HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G Owners Manual

Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 109
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 123
Features P. 135
Audio System P. 136 Audio without Navigation System P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 170
Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 196
Refueling P. 231 Fuel Economy P. 234
Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance Minder ™
P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 266
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 280
Handling the Unexpected P. 285
Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299
Information P. 311
Specifications P. 312 Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317 Authorized Manuals P. 319
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the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the CR-Z. You may
find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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cover) represent features and equipment that are available on
some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have
some of these features.
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Contents
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument Panel P. 67
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 135
DrivingP. 191
MaintenanceP. 237
Handling the UnexpectedP. 285
InformationP. 311
IndexP. 323
Child Safety P. 56 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 104 Security System P. 105 Opening and Clos ing the Windows P. 107
Adjusting the Mirror P. 118 Adjusting the Seats P. 119
Climate Control System P. 131
Audio with Navigation System P. 151 Audio Error Messages P. 167 Audio Rem ote Controls P. 169
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
P. 173
When Driving P. 197 Braking P. 219 Parking Your Vehicle P. 223 Accessories and Modifications P. 235
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 245 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 258
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 269 12 Volt Battery P. 278 Remote Trans mitter Care P. 279
Cleaning P. 281
Engine Does Not Start P. 293 Jump Starting P. 294 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 296 Fuses P. 304 Emergency Towing P. 308 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 310
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 315 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) P. 316
Customer Service Information P. 320 Warranty Coverages P. 321

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Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
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❙ System Indicators
❙ Gauges
❙ Multi-Information Display
❙ Navigation System
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❙ Audio System
❙ Hazard Warning Button
❙ Climate Control System
❙ Rear Window Defogger
❙ Heated Mirror Button
*
❙ Ignition Switch
❙ Steering Wheel Adjustment
❙ ( Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
) System Off) Button
❙ SPORT Mode Button
❙ NORMAL Mode Button
❙ ECON Mode Button
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❙ Headlights/Turn Signals
❙ Fog Lights
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❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
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❙ Remote Audio Control Buttons
❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
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❙ Wipers/Washers
❙ Cruise Control Buttons
❙ SEL/RESET Button
❙ ( Information) Button
❙ Horn
❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
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❙ Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
System Voice Control Buttons *
P.110
P.112
P.204,206
P.204,206
P.169
P.113
P.211
P.83
P.83
P.173
P.173
*Not available on all models
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Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙ Door Mirror Controls
❙ Driver’s Front Airbag❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag
❙ Parking Brake
❙ Glove Box
❙ Accessory Power Socket
❙ Hood Release Handle
❙ Interior Fuse Box
❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch
❙ Power Window Switches
❙ Shift Lever
A utomatic Transmission (CVT)
Manual Transmission
❙ Driver’s Door Lock Switch
❙ Center Pocket
❙ Auxiliary Input Jack
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❙ USB Adapter Cable
P.102
P.118
P.44P.44
P.125
P.127
P.202
P.207
P.219
P.305
P. 246
P.102
P.107
P.139
P.138
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Quick Reference Guide
❙ Side Curtain Airbags
❙ Seat Belts
❙ Interior Lights (Rear)
❙ Cargo Area Light
❙ Cargo Area❙ Rear Cargo Console
❙ Interior Lights/Map Lights
❙ Rearview Mirror
❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors
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❙ Upper Instrument Panel Storage
❙ Seats
❙ Side Airbags
P.123
P.118
P.34
P.51
P.123
P.124
P.119
P.48
P.128
P.128
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
■ Maintenance
■ Windshield Wipers
■ Headlights
■ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights■ Back-up Lights
■ Brake/Taillights
■ Rear Side Marker Lights
■ Rear Turn Signal Lights
■ Door Mirrors
■ Side Turn Signal Lights
■ Door Locks/Unlocks
■ Tires
■ Fog Lights
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■ How to Refuel
■ Rear Wiper
■ Opening/Closing the Hatch
■ Hatch Release Switch
■ High-mount Brake Light
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P.113,266
P.118
P.110,262
P.100
P.269,287
P.112,260
P.110,258
P.110,262
P.263
P.264
P.110,263
P.110,263
P.232
P.114,268
P.104
P.104
P.265
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Quick Reference Guide
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3-Mode Drive System
There are three driving modes for your vehicle: SPOR
T, NORMAL, and ECON. Each mode offers a different level of driving performance.
The mode buttons are located on the control panel. NORMAL mode, which is most suitable for all-purpose driving, is the default setting for your vehicle.
The indicator of the selected mode comes on.
SPORT ModeIncreases engine performance and handling. Suitable for driving at hills or curves in a mountain, or driving in a suburb. NORMAL Mode Balances driving performance and fuel
economy. Best for most driving situations. ECON Mode
Maximizes fuel economy. Provides longer auto idle stop operating time when the climate control system is in use.
*Not available on all models
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Eco Assist System
The Shift Up/Down Indicators*

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● These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain better fuel economy. Ambient Meter ●
Changes color to reect your driving style.
● Colors Green: Saving fuel consumptionBlue green: Slow acceleration/decelerationBlue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● Changes to a constant red when SPORT mode is selected.
The ambient meter color changes in accordance with:
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Manual transmission model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation, and shift
changes based on the shift up indicator.
Displays when shifting up is recommended. Displays when shifting down is recommended.
The indicators do not come on in SPORT mode. ●
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Canadian models
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● Moderate acceleration
Slow, steady acceleration/ Maximizes fuel economy Aggressive/Inconsistent acceleration
Moderate deceleration
Slow deceleration/Maximizes fuel economy
Aggressive deceleration
The bar extends to the right when you press the accelerator pedal. The bar extends to the left when you press the brake pedal.
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Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ●
Comes on when the ignition switch is in LOCK .
Real Time Score (represents your current trip)
P.85
● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON , the Eco Guide screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.
Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar P.86
● Keep the bar from extending too much to the left or right side. The shorter the bar is while driving, the higher the fuel economy becomes. Advancing to Second Stage
Receding to Second Stage
First Stage Second Stage Third Stage
Receding to First Stage
Lifetime Points
Drive Cycle Score
Advancing to Third Stage
* Not available on all models
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