Honda HR-V: Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
- The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
- The exhaust system may have been damaged.
- The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system*/climate control system* as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
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mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling system*/climate control system* in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer for a replacement.
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Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition
Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer and related indicators. They are
displayed when the ignition switch is in ON (II)*1.
■Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph and km/h.
■Ta
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EPS System Description - EPS Control
The base current is a basic current value to drive the motor. Base current is
calculated using steering torque and
vehicle speed.
EPS motor torque tends to be lower as the vehicle begins to move, and higher as
it decreases in speed due to
inertia of the rotating body. Inertia compensation increas
Maintenance Minder
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder
messages
appear on the information display every time you turn the ignition switch to ON
(II)*1. The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring
your
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance s
