engine oil HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
285
Tools
Types of Tools ........................................ 286
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ............................... 287
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine .............................. 293
Jump Starting .......................................... 294
Shift Lever Does Not Move .................... 296
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ................... 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On ............................................. 299If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On ............................................. 300If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks ............................... 301If the Brake System Indicator
Comes On ............................................. 302
If the EPS Indicator Comes On ................ 302
If the IMA Indicator Comes On ............... 303If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ................................ 303 Fuses
Fuse Locations ........................................ 304
Inspecting and Changing Fuses .............. 307
Emergency Towing ................................. 308
When You Cannot Open the Hatch ....... 310
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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.
■
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
■
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
■
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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Information
Speciications
Brake/Clutch Fluid
■
Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Transmission Fluid
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Specified (Automatic Transmission: CVT) Honda CVTF (continuously variable transmission fluid)
3.0 US qt (2.8 ℓ) (Change)
Specified (Manual Transmission) Honda Manual Transmission Fluid 1.5 US qt (1.4 ℓ) (Change)
Engine Oil
■
Recommended Genuine Honda Motor OilAPI Premium grade 0W-20
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ) Change including filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 ℓ)
Engine Coolant
■
Specified Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/ Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water Capacity (Automatic Transmission: CVT) 1.16 US gal (4.4 ℓ) (change including the remaining 0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Capacity (Manual Transmission) 1.16 US gal (4.4 ℓ) (change including the remaining 0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Tire
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Regular Size P195/55R16 86V Pressure psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2
]) 30 (210 [2.1])
Compact Spare Size T135/80D15 99M Pressure psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2
]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size Regular 16 x 6J
Compact Spare 15 x 4T
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Index
323
Index
continued
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..........................221
Accessories and Modifications
........................235
Accessory Power Socket
.......................................127
Active Head Restraints
..........................................12 2
Adding
...............................................................................249
Engine Coolant ..........................................................
252
Engine Oil .....................................................................
249
Window Washer .......................................................
257
Additives, Engine Oil
..............................................247
Adjusting
.........................................................................117
Headlights ....................................................................
258
Mirrors ...........................................................................
11 8
Seats ................................................................................
119
Steering Wheel ..........................................................
117
Temperature (Climate Control) ........................
131
Airbags
.................................................................................41
Advanced Airbags ......................................................
47
After a Collision ..........................................................
45
Airbag Care ....................................................................
55
Event Data Recorder .................................................
26
Front Airbags (SRS) ...................................................
44
Indicator .............................................................
52,71,74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .........................
53
Sensors ..............................................................................
41
Side Airbag ....................................................................
48
Side Airbag Cutoff System ...................................
50
Side Airbag Off Indicator ......................................
50
Side Curtain Airbag ...................................................
51Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System)
..................................131
Changing the Mode ...............................................
131
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .
132
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................................
280
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ...........................
131
Sensors ...........................................................................
133
Using Automatic Climate Control ..................
131
Air Pressure
..........................................................270 , 313
Ambient Meter
..........................................................8 ,14
AM/FM Audio
....................................................14 3 ,15 4
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
..........................221
Indicator ...........................................................................
70
ASST (Electric Motor Assist) Indicator
.........82
Auto Door Lock /Unlock
........................................103
Automatic Lighting
..................................................111
Audio System
...............................................................13 6
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................................
13 9
Error Messages ..........................................................
167
General Information ...............................................
170
MP3/ WMA /AAC ............................................
14 9 ,16 5
Recommended Devices ........................................
17 2
Recommended Discs ..............................................
170
Remote Controls ......................................................
169
Security Code .............................................................
14 0
Theft Protection ........................................................
14 0
USB Adapter Cable .................................................
13 8
USB Flash Memory Devices ................................
137
Audio with Navigation System
.......................151
Audio without Navigation System
..............141
Authorized Manual .................................................319
Auto Idle Stop
....................................................224,227
Automatic Transmission (CV T) .........................
224
Manual Transmission .............................................
227
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
.........................................76
Automatic Transmission (CV T)
........................201
Creep Aid System ....................................................
19 9
Creeping .......................................................................
201
Fluid .................................................................................
254
Kickdown .....................................................................
201
Operating the Shift Lever .............................
20,202
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ............................
204
Shifting ..........................................................................
202
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...............................
296
Auxiliary Input Jack
.................................................13 9
Average Fuel Economy
...........................................87
Average Fuel Economy Records
.......................87
Average Speed
..............................................................87
B
Battery...............................................................................278
Charging System Indicator .........................
69,300
Jump Starting ............................................................
294
Maintenance (Checking the 12 volt Battery) .......................
278
Replacing ......................................................................
279
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) Indicator .......................................................................
82
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Index
Index C to D
Belts (Seat)
.......................................................................34
Beverage Holders
......................................................126
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
.............................17 3
Booster Seats
..................................................................63
Brake System
................................................................219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...........................
221
Brake Assist System ................................................
222
Fluid .................................................................................
256
Foot Brake ....................................................................
220
Indicator ................................................................
68,302
Parking Brake .............................................................
219
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)
.....115
Bulb Replacement
....................................................258
Back-Up, Turn Signal and Rear Side Marker Lights ............................................................................
263
Brake/ Taillights ..........................................................
264
Fog Lights .....................................................................
260
Front Turn/Parking/Side Marker Lights ........
262
Headlights ....................................................................
258
High-Mount Brake Light .....................................
265
License Plate ...............................................................
265
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights ............................................................................
262
Bulb Specifications
...................................................312
C
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ....................................64
Carrying Cargo
..................................................192,19 4
Certification Label
...................................................314
CD Player
...............................................................14 5 ,15 6
Changing Bulbs
...........................................................258
Charging System Indicator
.........................69,300
Child Safety
.....................................................................56
Child Seat
..........................................................................56
Booster Seats ...............................................................
63
Child Seat for Infants ...............................................
58
Child Seat for Small Children ...............................
59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .......................................................................
60
Larger Children ...........................................................
62
Rear Facing Child Seat ............................................
58
Selecting a Child Seat ..............................................
59
Using Tether ...................................................................
61
CHRG (Battery Charge in Progress) Indicator
..........................................................................82
Cleaning the Exterior
.............................................283
Cleaning the Interior
..............................................281
Climate Control System
........................................131
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .
132
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................................
280
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ...........................
131
Sensors ...........................................................................
133
Using Automatic Climate Control Changing ..................................................................
131
Clock .....................................................................................98
Clutch Fluid
....................................................................256
Compact Spare Tire
........................................2 8 7, 3 13
Controls
...............................................................................97
Coolant (Engine)
........................................................252
Adding to the Radiator .........................................
253
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..............................
252
Overheating ................................................................
297
Temperature Indicators ....................................
73,74
Creeping (Automatic Transmission– CV T)
...................201
Cruise Control
..............................................................2 11
Indicator ...........................................................................
76
Cup Holder
.....................................................................126
Customer Service Information
........................320
Customized Features
................................................90
D
Daytime Running Lights ......................................112
Dead Battery
...............................................................294
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
.......................................................................132
Detachable Towing Hook
..................................309
Dimming Headlights ....................................................................
11 0
Dipstick (Engine Oil)
...............................................24 8
Directional Signals (Turn Signals)
.................11 0
Door Mirrors
.................................................................11 8
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Index
Index E to F
continued
Doors ....................................................................................99
Auto Door Lock ........................................................
103
Auto Door Unlock ...................................................
103
Door and Hatch Open Indicator ..................
33,72
Keys ...................................................................................
99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from Inside ...........................................................................
102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from Outside ........................................................................
10 0
Lockout Prevention System ................................
101
DOT Tire Quality Grading
...................................272
Driving
...............................................................................191
Automatic Transmission (CV T) .........................
201
Braking ...........................................................................
219
Cruise Control ............................................................
2 11
Shifting Gear ..............................................................
207
Starting the Engine .................................................
197
Dust and Pollen Filter
............................................280
E
ECO Assist System ..........................................................8
ECO Drive Bar
.............................................................9,86
ECO Guide
.....................................................................9,86
ECO Mode Button
................................................7, 21 0
ECO Mode Indicator
............................................7, 21 0
ECO Score
......................................................................9,85
Elapsed Time
...................................................................87 Electric Motor Assist (ASST) Indicator
........82
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
.72,302
Indicator ................................................................
72,302
Electric Stability Control (ESC)
........................214
Emergency
.....................................................................308
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
..........317
Engine
................................................................................314
Coolant ..........................................................................
252
Jump Starting ............................................................
294
Oil .....................................................................................
247
Starting ..........................................................................
197
Engine Coolant
...........................................................252
Adding to the Radiator .........................................
253
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..............................
252
Overheating ................................................................
297
Temperature Indicator .......................................
73,74
Engine Oil
.......................................................................247
Adding ...........................................................................
249
Checking .......................................................................
24 8
Displaying Oil Life ....................................................
241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ..........................
68,299
Recommended Engine Oil ..................................
247
EPS (Electric Power Steering System)
.72,302
Exhaust Hazard (Carbon Monoxide)
............64
Exterior Mirrors
..........................................................11 8
Exterior Care (Cleaning)
......................................283
F
Features ............................................................................135
Filters Dust and Pollen .........................................................
280
Oil .....................................................................................
250
Flat Tire
.............................................................................287
Floor Mats
.......................................................................282
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CV T) .........................
254
Brake/Clutch ...............................................................
256
Engine Coolant ..........................................................
252
Manual Transmission .............................................
255
Window Washer .......................................................
257
Fog Light Indicator
.....................................................75
Folding Down the Separator
...........................128
Foot Brake
......................................................................220
Front Airbags (SRS)
....................................................44
Fuel
...............................................................................21, 2 31
Economy ......................................................................
234
Gauge ................................................................................
81
Instant Fuel Economy ..............................................
82
Low Fuel Indicator ......................................................
70
Range ................................................................................
87
Recommendation ....................................................
231
Refueling .......................................................................
232
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Index
Index O to S
continued
O
Odometer .........................................................................84
Oil (Engine)
....................................................................247
Adding ...........................................................................
249
Checking .......................................................................
24 8
Displaying Oil Life ....................................................
241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ..........................
68,299
Recommended Engine Oil .........................
2 4 7, 3 13
Viscosity ........................................................................
247
Opening/Closing Hatch ...............................................................................
10 4
Hood ...............................................................................
246
Power Windows .......................................................
107
Outside Temperature Display
............................84
Overheating
..................................................................297
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
......................................................................20,204
Panic Mode
....................................................................10 0
Parking
...................................................................223,230
Parking Brake
...............................................................219
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
................................................................68,302
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .......................53
Passing Indicators
.....................................................11 0
Power Flow Monitor
.................................................88
Power Windows
.........................................................107
Precautions While Driving
................................200
Rain .................................................................................
200
Pregnant Women
........................................................39
Puncture (Tire)
............................................................287
R
Radiator ............................................................................253
Radio (AM/FM)
..................................................14 3 ,15 4
Radio Data System (RDS)
.....................................14 4
RDS (Radio Data System)
.....................................14 4
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)
..........317
Rear Cargo Console
.................................................128
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
.............................................................................11 6
Rearview Mirror
.........................................................11 8
Refueling
.........................................................................231
Fuel Gauge ..............................................................
14 , 81
Gasoline ..............................................................
231,312
Low Fuel Indicator ......................................................
70
Regulations .................................................2 17, 2 7 2 , 3 15
Remote Transmitter
................................................10 0
Replacement Battery ............................................................................
279
Bulbs ................................................................................
258
Fuses ...............................................................................
304
Tires .................................................................................
275
Wiper Blade Rubber ...............................................
266
Reporting Safety Defects U.S. Vehicle
......316
Resetting a Trip Meter
............................................84
S
Safety Check ....................................................................33
Safety Labels
..................................................................65
Safety Message
..............................................................27
Seat Belts
...........................................................................34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .........................
36
Checking .........................................................................
40
Fastening .........................................................................
37
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .......................................................................
60
Pregnant Women .......................................................
39
Reminder ........................................................................
35
Warning Indicator ................................................
35,70
Seats
....................................................................................119
Adjusting ......................................................................
119
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Index
Index U to W
Trip Meter .........................................................................84
Troubleshooting
........................................................285
Blown Fuse ..................................................................
307
Brake Pedal Vibrates ..................................................
24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ..............
25
Emergency Towing ................................................
308
Engine Won’t Start .................................................
293
Noise When Braking .................................................
25
Overheating ................................................................
297
Puncture/Flat Tire .....................................................
287
Regular Gasoline ............................................
231,312
Shift Lever Won’t Move ......................................
296
Warning Indicators ....................................................
68
Turn signals
....................................................................11 0
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...............................
75
U
USB Adapter .......................................................13 6 ,13 8
USB Device
......................................................................137
Unlocking the Doors
................................................99
V
Vanity Mirrors ...................................................................5
Vehicle Identification Numbers
.....................314
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)
.........................214
Off Indicator ........................................................
71, 215
Off Switch ....................................................................
215
System Indicator ................................................
71, 215
Ventilation
.....................................................................131
Viscosity (Oil)
.......................................................2 4 7, 3 13
VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
.........................214
W
Warning and Information Message .............78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking
......................299
Warning Labels
.............................................................65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately)
...................................................................321
Wat ts
..................................................................................312
Wear Indicators (Tire)
..........................................274
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)
...............290
Windows (Opening and Closing)
..................107
Window Washers
......................................................113
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................................
257
Switch .............................................................................
113Windshield
.....................................................................113
Cleaning .......................................................................
284
Defrosting/Defogging ...........................................
132
Wipers and Washers ..............................................
113
Washer Fluid ......................................................
2 5 7, 3 12
Wiper Blades ..............................................................
266
Winter Tires
...................................................................277
Snow Tires ...................................................................
277
Tire Chains ...................................................................
277
Wipers and Washers
...............................................113
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ........
266
WMA
.............................................14 5 ,14 9 ,15 6 ,15 8 ,16 5
Worn Tires
.....................................................................269
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