HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact Honda Customer Service. U.S. Owners: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Honda Automobile Customer ServiceMail Stop 500-2N-7A1919 Torrance Blvd.Torrance, CA 90501-2746Tel: (800) 999-1009Canadian Owners:Customer Relations Honda Canada Inc.Visit www.honda.ca for contact informationTel: (888) 9-HONDA-9Fax: (877) 939-0909
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:Bella InternationalP.O. Box 190816San Juan, PR 00919-0816Tel: (787) 620-7546 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the followin g
information: Vehicle Identiication Number
•
Vehicle Identification Number P. 3 1 4
Date of purchase
•
Odometer reading of your vehicle
•
Your name, address, and telephone number
•
A detailed description of the problem
•
Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Your new vehicle is covered by these warranties: New Vehicle Limited Warranty – covers your new vehicle, except for the
emissions control systems, and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship. Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty – these two warranties cover your vehicle’s
emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read your warranty booklet for exact information. Seat Belt Limited Warranty – a seat belt that fails to function properly
is covered by a limited warranty. Please read your warranty booklet for details. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – all exterior body panels are covered
for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit. Accessory Limited Warranty – Honda accessories are covered under this
warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty booklet for details. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty – covers all Honda replacement
parts against defects in materials and workmanship.
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Warranty Coverages
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty – provides prorated coverage
for a replacement battery purchased from your dealer. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty – provides coverage
for as long as the purchaser of the muffler owns the vehicle.Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 2011 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty information is in a separate booklet.
Canadian Owners
Please refer to the 2011 warranty manual that came with your vehicle.
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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 E to F
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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 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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Index
Index J to L
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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 â„¢
.......................................... 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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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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