power steering HONDA CR-Z 2014 1.G Technology Reference Guide

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Malfunction IndicatorsIf an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see a dealer
On/Off Indicators
Condition IndicatorsAction is needed by driver
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
CRUISE CONTROL on
SPORT mode on
VSA OFF
Fog lights on (if equipped)
Exterior lights on
Turn signals\fhazards on
Auto Idle Stop on (blinking)
NORMAL mode on
ECON mode on
High beams on
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
AntiLock Brake System (ABS)
Low tire pressure:
Add air
Message indicator:
See MID
High temperature indicator:
Pull over for engine cooling
IMA System
Malfunction lamp
(check engine light)
Vehicle Stability Assist®(VSA)
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Low engine temperature
(stays on)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (blinks and stays on)
Transmission (blinks)
Parking brake on:
Release
Door\fHatch open:
Close door(s) \b hatch
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
Low fuel:
Refill
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSBriefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue
and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
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CRUISE MAIN on
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF(center audio panel)
Manual Transmission
Shift Indicators
Note\f Indicators do not
come on in SPORT mode.
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use other vehicle key
and see dealer
Plus Sport System on
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3 M O D E D R I V E S Y S T E M
Select one of three different modes of driving styles.
Driving Modes
Normal Mode
• Achieves the best balance ofdriving performance and fuel
efficiency.
• This is the default mode at engine start.
• Ambient meter changes from blue to green.
Sport Mode
• Enhanced steering, handling,and performance response.
• Reduced fuel efficiency.
• Ambient meter turns red.
Econ Mode
• Fuel efficiency is prioritized over engine response and
climate control.
• Ambient meter changes from blue to green.
When a mode is
selected, a message
briefly appears on the
MID and the mode
indicator turns on.
P L U S S P O R T S Y S T E M
Helps the vehicle briefly accelerate by increasing power and electric motor assist
when you depress the gas pedal. Works in any driving mode.
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How It Works
When the vehicle speed is over 20 mph and the IMA battery charge level shows at
least four segments, the Plus Sport System indicator appears. The system is now
ready for activation.
Activating the System
1. When the Plus Sport System indicator is on, press the S+ button.
2. S+ begins to blink. Depress the gas
pedal to activate the system. 3. S+
blinks, READY disappears, and the
ambient meter turns red when the
system is in operation.
4. To cancel the system during operation, release the gas pedal or
press the S+ button again.
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