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

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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.Check Items Before Getting In the Vehicle

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Make sure there is no obstruction on the windows, door mirrors, exterior lights,

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or other parts of the vehicle.
Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. When frozen hard, remove ice once it has softened.
When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel or wheel components.
Make sure the hood is securely closed.

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If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
Make sure the tires are in good condition.

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Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
Checking and Maintaining Tires P.269
Make sure there is no person or object behind or around the vehicle.

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There are blind spots from the inside.
Check Items in the Compartment

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Store or secure all items on board properly.

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Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Maximum Load Limit P.194
Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

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They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
Check Items Before Getting On the Vehicle
NOTICE If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing. Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder. You will be unable to insert key if the hole freezes.
Check Items in the Compartment
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and typically does not need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualiied technician.
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Driving
When Driving Starting the Engine
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Starting to Drive

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Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check
1.
that the brake system indicator has gone off.
Parking Brake P.219
Put the shift lever in
2.
D. Select R when reversing.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to
3.
pull away.
Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
for more than 15
seconds.
If the engine does not start right away, wait for

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at least 10 seconds before trying again. If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,

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wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3 while gently depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the accelerator pedal once the engine starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.
Immobilizer System P.1 0 5
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Driving
When Driving Shifting
Shifting
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving need.Names and Functions of Shift Lever Positions
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Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK

and remove the key unless the shift lever is in .
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal irmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake. The engine may cut in and out in
R or depending
on the road condition, even when the engine
speed is lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the engine’s computer working to protect the transmission.
Park Used when parking or starting the engine. Reverse Used when backing up. Neutral Used when idling Drive Used for:
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Normal driving
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Temporarily driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in ECON or NORMAL mode)
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Driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in SPORT mode)
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Driving in L mode
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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Battery If the indicator does not come on when the button is pushed, replace the battery.
Battery type: CR1616
1. Unscrew the cover with a small Phillips- head screwdriver. Push a button to pry open the transmitter.
2. Open the keypad.
Wrap the small flat-tip screwdriver
with a cloth to prevent scratching the transmitter.
Make sure to replace the battery with the
3.
correct polarity.
Replacing the Battery
NOTICE An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always conirm local regulations for battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or at a dealer.
Screw
BatteryKeypad
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Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of P position.
Releasing the Lock

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1. Set the parking brake. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2.
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
3.
tip screwdriver and remove the cover of the shift lock release slot.
Put the tip of the flat-tip screwdriver into the slot and remove it as shown in the image.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.While pushing on the key, press the shift
5.
lever release button and place the shift lever into
N.
The lock is now released. Have the shift lever checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
SlotCover
Shift Lock Release Slot
Release Button
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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 J to L
continued
Indicators
..........................................................................68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..............................
70
Auto Idle Stop ...............................................................
76
Charging System ........................................................
69
CRUISE CONTROL .............................................
76 , 212
CRUISE MAIN ......................................................
7 6 , 2 11
Door/Hatch Open ......................................................
72
ECON Mode ..................................................................
77
EPS (Electronic Power Steering System) ........
72
Fog Light ..........................................................................
75
High Beam ......................................................................
74
IMA System ...................................................................
73
Immobilizer System ....................................................
75
Lights On .........................................................................
75
Low Fuel ...........................................................................
70
Low Oil Pressure .........................................................
68
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS ........................................
72
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ................................
69
Normal Mode ...............................................................
77
Parking Brake and Brake System .......................
68
Seat Belt Reminder ....................................................
70
Security System ............................................................
76
Shift Up/Down .............................................................
76
Side Airbag Off .....................................................
5 4 ,74
Sport Mode ....................................................................
76
Supplemental Restraint System ..........................
71Temperature ...........................................................
73,74
Transmission .................................................................
69
Turn Signal ......................................................................
75
VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist) .............................
71
VSA ®
Off ...............................................................
71, 215
Information Buttons
.................................................83
Instant Fuel Economy
..............................................82
Instrument Panel
.........................................................67
Brightness Control ...................................................
115
Interior Lights
..............................................................12 3
Interior Rearview Mirror
.....................................11 8
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ..................................290
Jump Starting
.............................................................294
K
Key Number Tag ..........................................................99
Keys
........................................................................................99
Lockout Prevention .................................................
101
Remote Transmitter ................................................
10 0
Types and Functions .................................................
99
Won’t turn ......................................................................
24
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission– CV T)
...................201
L
Language (HFL) ..........................................................189
Lights
........................................................................11 0 , 2 5 8
Automatic .....................................................................
111
Bulb Replacement ....................................................
258
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
112
Fog Lights .....................................................................
112
High Beam Indicator Light .....................................
74
Interior ...........................................................................
12 3
Light Switches ............................................................
11 0
Lights On Indicator ....................................................
75
Turn Signals .................................................................
11 0
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Index
Index M to N
L Mode
..............................................................................206
Load Limits
.....................................................................19 4
Locking/Unlocking
....................................................99
Auto Door Lock /Unlock .......................................
103
From Inside ..................................................................
102
From Outside ..............................................................
10 0
Keys ...................................................................................
99
Using a Key ..................................................................
101
Lockout Prevention System
...............................101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt)
..........................300
Low Fuel Indicator
.......................................................70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
.........................68,299
Low Temperature Indicator
.................................74
Lubricant Specifications Chart
........................313
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
...................19 4
M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Indicator
........................................................................203
Maintenance
.................................................................237
Battery ............................................................................
278
Brake/Clutch Fluid ....................................................
256
Cleaning ........................................................................
281
Climate Control .........................................................
280
Coolant ..........................................................................
252
Maintenance Minder ™
.......................................... 241
Oil ....................................................................................
24 8
Precautions ..................................................................
238
Radiator .........................................................................
253
Remote Transmitter ................................................
279
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................................
258
Safety ..............................................................................
239
Schedule .......................................................................
241
Service Items ...............................................................
243
Tires .................................................................................
269
Transmission Fluid ....................................................
254
Under the Hood .......................................................
245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.....................69,301
Manual Transmission
..............................................207
Map Lights
......................................................................12 3
Maximum Load Limit
.............................................19 4
Meters, Gauges
.............................................................81
Mirrors ...............................................................................11 8
Adjusting ......................................................................
11 8
Door ................................................................................
11 8
Exterior ..........................................................................
11 8
Interior Rearview ....................................................
11 8
Modifications (and Accessories)
....................235
MP3
................................................14 5 ,14 9 ,15 6 ,15 8 ,16 5
Multi-Information Display
...................................83
N
Normal Mode Button ........................................7, 21 0
Normal Mode Indicator
.........................................77
Numbers (Identification)
.....................................314
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