Honda HR-V: Recommended Engine Oil
- Genuine Honda Motor Oil
- Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal
on the
container.
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute's latest requirements.
Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown.
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.
■ Synthetic oil
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API
Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.
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We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check
the
oil.
1.
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain
the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed
regularly.
Change the oil and filter in acco
Specified coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
This coolant is premixed with 50% antifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any
straight antifreeze or water.
We recommend you check the engine
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Procedure
NOTE:
Clearing the DTCs with the HDS does not require you to do this
procedure.
The PCM memorizes the learning status in its memory after passed an hour
from turning the vehicle to
the OFF (LOCK) mode. If you need to disconnect the 12 volt battery terminals
before memorizing the
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
VSA will set this DTC if any SRS DTCs exist.
1. Problem verification:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
Check for DTCs wit