Honda HR-V: When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
Honda HR-V (2015-2021) Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip screwdriver. Put it into the cover as shown in the image, and open it.
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2. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip screwdriver. Put it into the lid as shown in the image, and open the lid.
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3. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate while sliding the lever to the right.
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After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have your vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure there is enough space around the tailgate, and it does not hit anyone or any object.
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*1: 2WD
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Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N
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Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Test (AWD)
Test
1. Fuse - Check
Check the No. B21 (10 A) +B BACK UP fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay
box and the No. C34
(7.5 A) IG1 METER fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box before testing.
2. Body Electrical DTCs - Check
Check for body electrical system DTCs.
If no problem is found, go to the ne
Transfer Assembly Inspection (CVT)
Inspection
Transfer Gear Backlash Measurement
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Propeller Shaft (Transfer Side) - Disconnect
3. Transfer Assembly - Transfer Gear Backlash Check
Shift the transmission to N
Set a dial indicator (A) on the transfer companion flange (B).NOTE: Position the dial indicator tip (C)
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