lights HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G User Guide
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Instrument Panel
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
•
installed.
Tighten the Fuel Fill Cap P.301
Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.
•
Daytime Running Lights P.112
Canadian models only Appears when washer fluid gets low.
• Refilling washer fluid.
•
Refilling Window Washer Fluid P.257
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
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soon. Consequently, “SERVICE DUE NOW” and “SERVICE
•
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 Multi-Information Display
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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Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display
Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsDoor Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking feature. Shift from
P (A/T only), With
VEH SPD* 1
, OFF
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors and the hatch unlock automatically. Shift to
P*
2
, IGN off* 3
, OFF
Driver Door* 1
, All Doors
Door Lock Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or both doors and the hatch to unlock on the first push of the remote. Driver Door*
1
All Doors
Key Lock Acknowledgment LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds
ON*
1
, OFF
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors and the hatch to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening either door or the hatch. 90 sec, 60 sec*
1
, 30 sec
Default All Sets/Cancels all the customized settings as default. Set, Cancel
*1: Default Setting *2: Default Setting on automatic transmission (CVT) model*3: Default Setting on manual transmission
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
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Setting the Clock
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .......................... 99 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 100Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 102
Auto Door Lock/Unlock .......................... 103
Opening and Closing the Hatch ............. 104
Security System ....................................... 105
Immobilizer System ................................ 105
Security Alarm System ............................ 105
Opening and Closing the Windows ....... 107Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ....................................... 109
Turn Signals ........................................... 110
Light Switches ........................................ 110Fog Lights * ............................................ 112
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 112
Wipers and Washers ............................... 113
Brightness Control .................................. 115Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *
Button ................................................... 116
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................. 117 Adjusting the Mirror
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 118
Door Mirrors .......................................... 118
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Position ..................... 119
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ......................................... 123
Interior Convenience Items ..................... 125
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control ........... 131
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 133
* Not available on all models
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors Locking/Unlocking the Doors from Outside
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Using the Remote Transmitter
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■ Locking the Vehicle
Press the LOCK button. Once:
Some exterior lights will flash, all the
doors and hatch will lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first push):
A beeper sounds and verifies the security system is set.
Unlocking the Vehicle
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Press the UNLOCK button. Once:
Some exterior lights will flash twice, and
the driver’s door unlocks.
Twice:
The passenger’s door and the hatch unlock.
Panic Mode
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If you press the panic button for approximately one second, the following will occur:
The horn sounds.
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Some exterior lights flash for about 30 seconds.
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Canceling Panic Mode
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Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
II.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Open the door or the hatch within 30 seconds. If you do not open a door or the hatch within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, the doors and the hatch will automatically relock. If the light control switch is in the door activated position, the interior lights come on when you press the UNLOCK button.No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off immediately.
Interior Lights P.12 3
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so the operating range may vary depending on the surroundings. The remote transmitter will not work when the key is in the ignition switch. The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or the hatch is open. If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low.If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is dead.
Replacing the Battery P. 2 7 9
Lock Button
Panic Button
Unlock Button LED
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Security System
Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System
NOTICE Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended. Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic signals to verify the key. Pay attention to the following when inserting the key to the ignition switch.Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
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Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•
Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
•
switch.
Security Alarm System The security alarm system activates when the doors, hatch, or hood are opened without the key, or remote transmitter. It also activates if you turn the ignition switch to ON
II after locking the doors and the hatch with the remote transmitter.
When the Security Alarm System Activates
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The horn beeps intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.
To Deactivate the Security Alarm System
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Unlock the vehicle using the key, or remote transmitter. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, are deactivated.
Security Alarm System
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security alarm system deactivates.
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Turn Signals Light Switches
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
Light Switches Manual Operation
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Rotating the light switch turns the lights on and off, regardless of the position of the ignition switch.
Low Beams
■
Rotate the light switch to
.
High Beams
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Push the lever forward until you hear a click. Pull the lever back to return to low beams.
Flashing the High Beams
■
Pull the lever back and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
Light Switches
If you remove the key with the lights on, a lights on
reminder chime will sound. When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the instrument panel will be on.
Indicators P. 6 8
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces the life of the HID headlight bulbs.If you sense that the level of the headlights is abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off because it will cause the battery to discharge.
H igh Beam s
Lo w B eam s
Flashing
the high beam s
Turns on parking, side marke r,
tail, and license plate lights Tu rns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and license plate lights
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Light Switches
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
■*
Automatic lighting control can be used when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
When you turn the light switch to
AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities. The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do not cover this light sensor with anything; otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly. You can change the AUTO light sensitivity using the multi-information display.
Customization Procedure P. 9 0
Light Sensor
*Not available on all models
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lights*
Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the instrument panel will be on.They go off when the headlights turn off, or when the daytime running lights are on.
Indicators P. 6 8
When the low beam headlights are on, turn the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights The high beam headlights and indicator come on slightly dimmer than normal. The ignition switch is in ON
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II.
The headlight switch is off, or in
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.
The parking brake is released.
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The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition switch will turn off the daytime running lights. The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight switch is turned on.
Fog Light Switch
Daytime Running Lights
When there is a problem with the daytime running lights system, "CHECK DRL SYSTEM" appears on the multi-information display. Have your vehicle checked at a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Brightness Control
Brightness Control
Brightness Control
The brightness of the instrument panel varies according to whether the headlights are on or off.The instrument panel dims to reduce glare when you turn the light switch to
or , or the
exterior lights are on with the light switch in AUTO position. Pressing either
(information) button
switches the display.
If you turn the knob to the right until the brightn ess
display is up to max, the beeper sounds. This cancels the reduced instrument panel brightness when the parking lights are on. The brightness can be set differently for when the exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
When the parking lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in ON
II, you can use the
brightness control knob to adjust instrument panel brightness. Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness reaches minimum or maximum. The multi-information display will return to its original state several seconds after you adjust the brightness.
■Brightness Level Indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-information display while you are adjusting it.As the brightness level increases to the right, the instrument panel gets brighter.
Control Knob
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