fuel HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G User Guide

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Indicators Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the
(information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message Condition Explanation
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not

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installed.
Tighten the Fuel Fill Cap P.301
Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.

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Daytime Running Lights P.112
Canadian models only Appears when washer fluid gets low.

• Refilling washer fluid.

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Refilling Window Washer Fluid P.257
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due

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soon. Consequently, “SERVICE DUE NOW” and “SERVICE

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PAST DUE” follow.
Maintenance Minder ™
P.241
Appears when you open the driver’s door while the

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ignition key is in ACCESSORY
I. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

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0, then
remove the key.
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and IMA battery related indicators. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
Speedometer

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Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Fuel Gauge

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Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Tachometer

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Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Press and hold the kmh/mph change button until you hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the displayed measurements on the multi-information display switch between mph and km/h. The display change message appears for a few seconds.
Fuel Gauge
NOTICE You should refuel when the reading approaches E. Running out of fuel can cause the engine to
misire, damaging the catalytic converter. The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator

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The remaining battery charge level is displayed as a bar graph.
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)

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The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the ASST indicator bar.
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)

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The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG indicator bar.
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the kmh/mpg change button to switch the measurement.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly under the following conditions: When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.
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When the IMA battery has been disconnected.
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When the IMA battery control system is
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correcting its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected automatically while driving.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
CHRG IndicatorASST Indicator
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA battery’s output power is limited to protect the battery. This disables the IMA assist and auto idle stop, even though the battery is well-charged. It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s output power depending on the weather.
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature, and other fuel economy information.It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.Switching the Display

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Press the button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
Eco Guide feedback with Eco Drive Bar
OFF
HFL *
Customizable Setting Entry Engine Oil Life Power Flow
MonitorAverage Vehicle SpeedElapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy Records
Average Fuel Economy A
Range
SEL/RESET Button
(Information) Button Shown when
Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink ®
is activated.
* Not available on all models
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Eco Assist Scoring (Real-Time Score)/Eco Guide Feedback
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■ Real-Time Score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system you can use to monitor your driving style and its impact on fuel economy. Points are represented by leaf icons on the multi-information display. Leaves are:
Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
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efficient.Deducted when your style is not fuel
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efficient.
Reset the System
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To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30 seconds, and do not run the engine.
Automatic transmission (CVT): The shift lever must be in
1.
P.
Manual transmission: The parking brake must be set. Turn the ignition switch to ON
2.
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Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.
3.
Depress the brake pedal twice.
4.
The ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
When the “meter color change” setting on the multi-information display is
off, the color stays in blue.
Press the ECON mode button.
5.
Press the NORMAL mode button.
6.
The ambient meter color turns off.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
7.
0.
1st Stage
Leaf Icon
2nd Stage 3rd Stage
Reset the System
If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the NORMAL mode button. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
, then go to step 1.
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Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar
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The bar extends to the right or left of the center line while driving. The more aggressive the acceleration is, the further the bar extends to the right. The more aggressive the deceleration is, the further the bar extends to the left. Keep the bar near the center line for better fuel economy while driving.
Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar
Automatic Transmission (CVT) model The ambient meter color changes corresponding to the level of eco drive bar extension.
Deceleration
Moderate Deceleratio nModerate Acceleration
High Fuel Economy High Fuel Economy
Aggressive Deceleration Aggressive Acceleration Acceleration
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Average Fuel Economy Records
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Shows the average fuel economy for the last three driving cycles (1-3), and the current driving cycle (0) in mpg or l/100 km. Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, the display is updated, and the oldest
record is deleted.
Average Fuel Economy

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Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, its average fuel economy is also reset at the same time.
Range

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Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Elapsed Time

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The elapsed time display shows the time during one drive cycle.
Average Speed

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The display shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A was reset.
Past Average Fuel Economy
Latest Average Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy
You can choose to reset either Trip A or average fuel economy A when you refuel.
Customized Features P.90
Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
Customized Features P. 9 0
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Customizing Flow
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METE R SETUP
AU TO DOOR LOCK
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME
AU TO LIGHT SENSITIVIT Y
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LA NG UAGE SELE CTION
AD JUST OU TSIDE TE MP . DI SPLA Y
TRIP A RESE T with REFUEL
ELAP SED TIME RESE T
HOLD ECON MODE
METER COLOR CHANG E
DISPLAY KM/MILES
LIGHTING SETUP
DOOR SE TUP
EXIT
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
SEL/RESE T
Pres s the button .
CHG SE TTING
DE FAUL T AL L
EX IT
CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS
DOOR LOCK MODE
KE YLESS LOCK ACKNOWL EDGMEN T
SE CURI TY RELO CK TIME R
AU
TO DOOR UN LOCK
*Not available on all models
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List of Customizable Options
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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Meter Setup Language Selection Changes the displayed language. English*
1
, French, Spanish
Adjust outside temp. display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F*
1
~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C* 1
~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A Reset with Refuel Sets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset when you refuel. ON, OFF*
1
Elapsed Time Reset Changes the resetting conditions of the elapsed time. IGN OFF*
1
, Trip A, Trip B
Hold ECON Mode Maintains ECON mode. ON, OFF* 1
Meter Color Change Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. ON* 1
, OFF
Display Km/Miles Changes the displayed measurement on the multi-information display. AUTO*
1
, KM, MILES
Lighting Setup Interior Light Dimming Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.
60 sec, 30 sec*
1
, 15 sec
Auto Light Sensitivity* 2
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max, High, Mid*
1
, Low, Min
*1: Default Setting*2: If equipped
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Example for Customizing Settings
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The steps for changing the “Trip A reset with refuel” setting to ON are shown below. The default setting for “Trip A reset with refuel” is OFF.
1. Press the
button until
“CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS” appears on the display, then press the SEL/RESET button to go into the “CHG SETTING” group.
2. Press the SEL/RESET button to go into the “METER SETUP” group.
3. Press the SEL/RESET button again.
“LANGUAGE SELECTION” appears first
in the display.
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