HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G User Guide

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The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine. The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on current operating conditions.Tips to Improve Fuel Economy
To help your vehicle’s fuel economy: ●
Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display. It relects your driving style.
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Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration ● The electric motor assists the engine. Slow acceleration/ High speed cruise ●
Only the engine powers the vehicle. Deceleration ●
The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.
Stop ● Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
IMA
System
Electric MotorAssist
Eco Drive Bar Display IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
ON IMA
System
Electric Motor OFF
IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
ON
IMA
System
Electric Motor OFF
IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
OFF
IMA
System
Charging IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
OFFVehicle Speed
Time
The Honda IMA System
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Depress the brake pedal. The vehicle speed goes below 6 mph (10 km/h).1. Depress the brake pedal.
The vehicle speed goes below 19 mph (30 km/h).
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal again.
2. Move the shift lever to .
3. Depress the accelerator pedal to resume driving.
•
Continue to depress the brake pedal.
• Move the shift
lever to .
• Release the clutch pedal.
Continue to depress the brake pedal. Release the brake pedal.
At
Automatic transmission (CVT)Manual transmission Engine status
Turning off
Off
Restarting
Deceleration Stop Start-up
Auto Idle Stop Function To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed belo w. When Auto Idle Stop is
on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.
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To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition
Drive your vehicle at least once a month for more than 30 minutes.
Parking your vehicle for an extended period can cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life.
Do not touch the Honda IMA System
A high voltage current runs through Honda IMA System. Consult your author ized dealer
when maintenance or repair is needed.
Do not spill any liquids on or around the IMA
battery, as they can damage the IMA battery.
If you accidentally spill liquids on or around
the battery, ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up as soon as possible.
The IMA system indicator may come on.
If a crash occurs Be careful of electric shock hazard.

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If a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrica l shock. Do
not touch the IMA system components or its wiring (orange).
Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.

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The battery fluid may leak as a result of a crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with
the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touched it, f lush your eyes
or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medica l
attention immediately.
Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

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Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of wate r can be
dangerous.
When the vehicle is disposed The IMA battery is a Nickel hydride battery. Honda collects and recycles use d IMA

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batteries – consult with your dealer for proper battery disposal in the eve nt your vehicle
is not repairable.
Safety Precautions
Do not cover the air intake.
If the air intake is obstructed during
vehicle operation, the IMA battery can
become too hot. To protect the battery,
the system may start limiting IMA battery
output power and cause the IMA system
and 12 volt battery charging system
indicators to come on.
IMA System Indicator
P. 7 3
12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator
P. 6 9
Air IntakeIMA Battery
IMA Power Cable
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Safe Driving P. 2 9
Before Driving Checklist P.192
Before driving, check the seat positions, steering

●
wheel and mirror adjustments. Airbags

P.41Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

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your passenger during a moderate to severe collision.
Seat Belts
P.34Fasten your seat belt and sit with a correct driving

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posture. Check that your passenger is wearing their seat

●
belt correctly.
Child Safety

P. 5 6Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers.

● If you decide to
disregard our recommendations and transport a child passenger, the child should be properly restrained. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
P. 6 4Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

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monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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TachometerSpeedometer
Ambient Meter
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator CHRG/ASST Indicators
Instant Fuel Economy GaugeMulti-Information Display
Security Alarm System Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift Up/Down Indicator *
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator
* Fuel Gauge
Instrument Panel
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Gauges P.81 Multi-Information Display
P.83 System Indicators
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Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator *
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)
System Indicator

VSA ®
OFF Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators

Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Indicator

IMA System Indicator

Auto Idle Stop Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
U.S. models only
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Door/Hatch Open Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

System Message Indicator
Lights Reminders
System Indicators System Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator

Low Temperature Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator
System Indicators
SPORT Mode Indicator

NORMAL Mode Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator
System Indicators
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Turn Signals P.11 0
Turn Signal Control Lever Lights

P.11 0
Light Control Switches Wipers and Washers

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Wiper/ Washer Control Lever
Right
Left
High Beam
Low Beam
Flashing
MIST INT LO HI
OFF Pull toward you to spray washer luid.
Adjustment Ring
: Low speed: High speed
Controls P. 9 7
*Not available on all models
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Steering Wheel P.117
Reposition the steering wheel by pulling

●
the steering wheel adjustment lever toward you.
Hatch
P.10 4.
With the doors unlocked, press the hatch

●
release switch on the hatch to open it. Door Mirrors

P.11 8
With the ignition switch in ON

●II, move
the selector switch to L or R. Push the appropriate edge of the

●
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror. Power Windows

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With the ignition switch in ON

●II, open
and close the power windows. If the main switch is in the OFF position,

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the passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch.If the main switch is in the ON position,

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the passenger's window switch is disabled.
Adjustment Switch
Selector Switch
Window Switch
Main Switch
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Climate Control System P.13 1
Press the AUTO button to activate the automatic climate control system.

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Press the

●
button to turn the system on or off.
Press the

●
button to defrost the windshield.
On models with navigation system The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
Temperature Control Dial (Windshield
Defroster) Button
(Rear Window
Defogger/Heated Mirror *)
Button
MODE Control Button
(Fan Control) Button
(On/Off) Button (Recirculation)
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
AUTO Button Air lows from dashboard vents.
Air lows from loor and windshield defroster vents. Air lows from loor vents.
Air lows from loor and


dashboard vents.
* Not available on all models
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Features P.13 5
On models without navigation system P.1 41
(Power) Button CD Button
AUX Button
Disc Slot
(Disc Eject)
Button Button
Preset Buttons
SEEK Button Button
SEEK Button
(Sound) ButtonRDM/A.SEL (Random/Auto Select) Button
VOL/SELECT
(Volume/Select) Knob
RPT (Repeat) Button
Audio Display
FM/AM Button
TITLE Button
SCAN Button
Auxiliary Input Jack
Clock P. 9 8
Models without navigation system
Press the FM/AM button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins
flashing.
Press the (Hour) or (Minute)
button to set the time. Press the

(Reset) button to set the time to the
nearest hour.
Press the FM/AM button again to set the time.
Models with navigation system
The navigation system receives signals
from GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
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On models with navigation system P.1 51
For navigation system operation
VOL/PWR
(Volume/Power) KnobFM1 Icon
FM2 Icon
AM Icon
AUTO SEL (Auto Select) Icon Sound Icon Background Icon
Preset Buttons
Disc SlotPC Card Slot
TUNE Bar
SCAN Button
AUDIO Button OPEN Button
AM/FM Button CD/AUX Button
Audio Remote Controls

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VOL (volume) Button

●
Press
/ to adjust the volume up/
down.
MODE Button

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Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/DISC /PC Card/AUX.
CH (channel) Button

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Radio: Press and release to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next
or previous strong station.
Disc /PC Card/USB device: Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
CH Button
MODE Button
VOL Button
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