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Maintenance
Maintenance Minder™
Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information Display
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Maintenance MessageOil Life Display Explanation Information
SERVICE DUE SOON15% The remaining engine oil life is
15 to 6 percent. Once you switch the display by pressing the
button, this
message will go off. The engine oil is approaching the end of its service life, and the maintenance items should be inspected and serviced soon.
SERVICE DUE NOW5% The remaining engine oil life is
5 to 1 percent. Press the
button to switch
to another display. The engine oil has almost reached the end of its service life, and the maintenance items should be inspected and serviced as soon as possible.
SERVICE PAST DUENegative Distance
U.S. Canada The remaining engine oil life has passed its service life, and a negative distance appears after driving over 10 miles (US models) or 10 km (Canadian models). Press the
button to switch
to another display. The engine oil life has passed. The maintenance items must be inspected and serviced immediately.
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Maintenance Minder™
Maintenance Service Items
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System Message Indicator Maintenance Minder Message
Sub Items
Main Item
Maintenance Service Items
Independent of the maintenance minder
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messages, replace the brake luid every 3 years. Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
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km).Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3
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only if they are noisy.
*1: Change the engine oil according to the maintenance minder messages, or annually, whichever comes irst.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen ilter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
Code Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil*
• 1
B Replace engine oil*
• 1
and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
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Check parking brake adjustment
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Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear
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box, and boots
Inspect suspension components
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Inspect driveshaft boots
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Inspect brake hoses and lines
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(including ABS/VSA ®
)
Inspect all fluid levels and
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condition of fluids
Inspect exhaust system
• #
Inspect fuel lines and connections
• #Code Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires •
2 Replace air cleaner element* • 2
Replace dust and pollen
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filter* 3
Inspect drive belt
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3 Replace transmission fluid •
4 Replace spark plugs •
Inspect valve clearance
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5 Replace engine coolant •
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Maintenance
Maintenance Minder™
Resetting the Display
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Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
Turn the ignition switch to ON
1.
II.
Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the
2.
button.
Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for 10 seconds or more.
3.
The oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.
Select “RESET” with the
4.
button, then press the SEL/RESET button.
The service code will disappear and the engine oil life display will return to
100 %.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select “CANCEL”, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Resetting the Display
NOTICE Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems. The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after completing the required maintenance service.If someone other than a dealer performs
maintenance service, reset the engine oil life disp lay
yourself.
Maintenance Item Codes
Engine Oil Life
SEL/RESET Button
(Information) Button
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these gradings.Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Treadwear

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The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and difference s in road characteristics and
climate.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
For example: Treadwear 200Traction AATemperature A All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
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Checking and Maintaining Tires Wear Indicators Tire Service Life
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is located is 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) shallower than elsewhere on the tire. If the tread has worn so that the indicator is exposed, replace the tire.Worn out tires have poor traction on wet roads.
Tire Service Life The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use). In addition to your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. It is also recommended that all tires, including the spare, be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear. Wear Indicators shown by a mark
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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
What to Do After the Engine Starts
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Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following order.
Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s grounding strap.
1.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s battery
2.
terminal.
Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery
3.
terminal.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s battery
4.
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.Flat Bed Equipment
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The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment
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The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle. Emergency Towing
NOTICE Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the transmission. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift from side to side or break.
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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Call a professional towing service if your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow. You can use the detachable towing hook to free the vehicle for very short distances.
1. Push the right edge of the cover with your finger, then remove it.Take the towing hook and the wheel nut
2.
wrench out of the cargo area.
3. Screw the towing hook into the hole, and tighten it securely with the wheel nut wrench.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
NOTICE To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook for straight, lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. This hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a lat bed. Do not use it as a tie down. Make sure to use the properly-designed and attached towing equipment.
NOTICE Do not slip the clutch for a long time to get unstuck. This may overheat and damage the transmission.
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Towing Hook
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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle’s specifications, locations of
identification numbers, and other information required by regulation.
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Specifications
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Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ........ 314 Engine Number and Transmission
Number ................................................. 314
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............. 315
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......................................... 316 Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes .................... 317
Authorized Manuals ............................... 319
Customer Service Information ............... 320
Warranty Coverages ............................... 321
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Information
Authorized Manuals
U.S. Owners: The publications listed below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order a manual by phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at www.helminc.com.
Make an inquiry to Helm Inc. at (800) 782-4356 if you are interested in ordering other models’ or other years’ manuals.
Publication Form Number Form Description
61SZT00 2011 Honda CR-Z Service Manual
61SZT00EL 2011 Honda CR-Z Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61SZT30 2011 Honda CR-Z Body Repair Manual
31SZT600 2011 Honda CR-Z Owner’s Manual
31SZT800 2011 Honda CR-Z Navigation System Owner’s Manual
31SZTM00 2011 Honda CR-Z Honda Service History
31SZTQ00 2011 Honda CR-Z Technology Reference Guide
HON-R Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate Year and Model Desired
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman technician, but it is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle. Body Repair Manual: Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts.
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