warning light HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G User Guide

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating Overheating symptoms are as follows:The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
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Steam is coming out of the engine compartment.
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First Thing to Do
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Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
1.
Put the shift lever to P (CVT) or N (manual transmission) and set the
parking brake. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
No steam coming out:
2. Keep the engine running and open the hood.
Steam coming out: Turn off the engine and wait until steam goes away.
Then, open the hood.
How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE Continuing to drive with the high temperature indicator on may damage the engine.
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you. Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Reasons for the Indicator to Come On
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
What to Do as Soon as the Indicator Comes On
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Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
1.
If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
2.
What to Do After Parking the Vehicle
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Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
1.
Open the hood and check the oil level.
2.
Add oil as necessary.
Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
3.
The light goes out: Start driving again.
The light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
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Index
Index G to I
Fuel Economy ..............................................................234
Fuel Fill Cap
............................................................21, 2 32
Message ........................................................................
301
Fuel Fill Door
.........................................................21, 2 32
Fuses
...................................................................................304
Inspecting and Changing ....................................
307
Locations .....................................................................
304
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ......................................................................
234
Gauge ................................................................................
81
Information .................................................................
231
Instant Fuel Economy ..............................................
82
Low Fuel Indicator ......................................................
70
Refueling .......................................................................
232
Gauges
.................................................................................81
Gear Shift Lever Positions
..................................207
Manual Transmission .............................................
207
Glass (Care)
...................................................................284
Glove Box
........................................................................125
H
Halogen Bulbs .............................................................258
HandsFreeLink (HFL)
...............................................17 3
Cellular Phonebook Option ...............................
185
Change Language ...................................................
189
Help Features .............................................................
174
Information Display ................................................
174
Making a Call .............................................................
17 9
Menus ............................................................................
175
Phone Setup ...............................................................
17 7
Phonebook ..................................................................
183
Receiving a Call .........................................................
182
Transferring a Call ...................................................
182
Muting a Call ..............................................................
182
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call .............................................................................
183
Search Imported Phonebook ............................
185
Hatch
..................................................................................10 4
Door/Hatch Open Indicator .................................
72
Unable to Open ........................................................
310
Hazard Warning Button
...........................................2
Head Restraints
..........................................................121
Headlights
......................................................................11 0
Aiming ............................................................................
258
Automatic Operation ..............................................
111
Dimming ..............................................................
11 0 ,112
Operating .....................................................................
11 0
Heated Door Mirrors ..............................................11 6
High Temperature Indicator
...............................73
Hill Start Assist System
..........................................19 9
HFL (HandsFreeLink)
...............................................17 3
High Beam Indicator
..................................................74
Honda IMA System
..............................................10 ,12
I
Identification Numbers ........................................314
Engine and Transmission .....................................
314
Vehicle Identification .............................................
314
Ignition Switch
............................................................10 9
Illumination Control
...............................................115
Knob ................................................................................
115
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
.............82
IMA System Indicator
...............................................73
Immobilizer System
.................................................105
Indicator ...........................................................................
75
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