ECO mode HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G Owners Manual

Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 109
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 123
Features P. 135
Audio System P. 136 Audio without Navigation System P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 170
Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 196
Refueling P. 231 Fuel Economy P. 234
Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance Minder ™
P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 266
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 280
Handling the Unexpected P. 285
Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299
Information P. 311
Specifications P. 312 Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317 Authorized Manuals P. 319
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of
the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the CR-Z. You may
find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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cover) represent features and equipment that are available on
some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have
some of these features.
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Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
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P.215
P.68
P.81
P.83
P.131
P.141, 151
P.116
P.116
P.109
P.117
P.210
P.210
P.210
❙ System Indicators
❙ Gauges
❙ Multi-Information Display
❙ Navigation System
*
❙ Audio System
❙ Hazard Warning Button
❙ Climate Control System
❙ Rear Window Defogger
❙ Heated Mirror Button
*
❙ Ignition Switch
❙ Steering Wheel Adjustment
❙ ( Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
) System Off) Button
❙ SPORT Mode Button
❙ NORMAL Mode Button
❙ ECON Mode Button
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3-Mode Drive System
There are three driving modes for your vehicle: SPOR
T, NORMAL, and ECON. Each mode offers a different level of driving performance.
The mode buttons are located on the control panel. NORMAL mode, which is most suitable for all-purpose driving, is the default setting for your vehicle.
The indicator of the selected mode comes on.
SPORT ModeIncreases engine performance and handling. Suitable for driving at hills or curves in a mountain, or driving in a suburb. NORMAL Mode Balances driving performance and fuel
economy. Best for most driving situations. ECON Mode
Maximizes fuel economy. Provides longer auto idle stop operating time when the climate control system is in use.
*Not available on all models
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Eco Assist System
The Shift Up/Down Indicators*

P.208
● These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain better fuel economy. Ambient Meter ●
Changes color to reect your driving style.
● Colors Green: Saving fuel consumptionBlue green: Slow acceleration/decelerationBlue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● Changes to a constant red when SPORT mode is selected.
The ambient meter color changes in accordance with:
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Manual transmission model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation, and shift
changes based on the shift up indicator.
Displays when shifting up is recommended. Displays when shifting down is recommended.
The indicators do not come on in SPORT mode. ●
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Canadian models
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● Moderate acceleration
Slow, steady acceleration/ Maximizes fuel economy Aggressive/Inconsistent acceleration
Moderate deceleration
Slow deceleration/Maximizes fuel economy
Aggressive deceleration
The bar extends to the right when you press the accelerator pedal. The bar extends to the left when you press the brake pedal.
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Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ●
Comes on when the ignition switch is in LOCK .
Real Time Score (represents your current trip)
P.85
● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON , the Eco Guide screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.
Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar P.86
● Keep the bar from extending too much to the left or right side. The shorter the bar is while driving, the higher the fuel economy becomes. Advancing to Second Stage
Receding to Second Stage
First Stage Second Stage Third Stage
Receding to First Stage
Lifetime Points
Drive Cycle Score
Advancing to Third Stage
* Not available on all models
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Safe Driving P. 2 9
Before Driving Checklist P.192
Before driving, check the seat positions, steering

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wheel and mirror adjustments. Airbags

P.41Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

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your passenger during a moderate to severe collision.
Seat Belts
P.34Fasten your seat belt and sit with a correct driving

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posture. Check that your passenger is wearing their seat

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belt correctly.
Child Safety

P. 5 6Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers.

● If you decide to
disregard our recommendations and transport a child passenger, the child should be properly restrained. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
P. 6 4Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

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monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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TachometerSpeedometer
Ambient Meter
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator CHRG/ASST Indicators
Instant Fuel Economy GaugeMulti-Information Display
Security Alarm System Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift Up/Down Indicator *
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator
* Fuel Gauge
Instrument Panel
P. 6 7
Gauges P.81 Multi-Information Display
P.83 System Indicators
P.68
Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Fog Light Indicator *
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)
System Indicator

VSA ®
OFF Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators

Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Indicator

IMA System Indicator

Auto Idle Stop Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
U.S. models only
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Door/Hatch Open Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

System Message Indicator
Lights Reminders
System Indicators System Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator

Low Temperature Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator
System Indicators
SPORT Mode Indicator

NORMAL Mode Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator
System Indicators
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Driving P.1 9 1
P
D
N
R
M● Shifting
Depress the brake pedal and press the release
button to move out of P .Move the shift lever without pressing the release button. Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked. Reverse Neutral
Transmission is not locked. Drive Normal driving.7-speed mode can be used.L mode is available.
Ignition Switch
Indicator
Shift Indicator
Shift Down (–) Paddle Shifter Shift Up (+)Paddle Shifter
Release

Button
Shift Lever
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P.204
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without removing your hands from the steering wheel.

SPORT Mode● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.

NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes
the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in the
shift indicator.
L (Low) Mode
P.206● Use Low to get more power when climbing steep hills.
● Pull the + and - paddle shifters at the same time until the shift indicator display changes to "L".
Manual Transmission P.207
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
P .202
● Shift to and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
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VSA®
Off Button P.215
The vehicle stability assist (VSA

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) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during sharp cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.VSA

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comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.To turn VSA

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on or off, press and hold the
button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
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Cruise control allows you to maintain a set

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speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.To use cruise control, press the CRUISE

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button, then press the DECEL/SET button when the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
P.
216
U.S. models only
TPMS monitors tire pressure.

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TPMS is turned on automatically every

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time you start the engine. Refueling
P. 2 3 1
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87
or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)
Press and release the center of the rear edge
of the fuel fill door. You
hear a click. The door
pops open slightly.
Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.
Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill
d o o r.
After refueling, screw the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
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What to Do If
The ignition switch does not turn from
0 to I. Why?
The steering wheel may be locked.•
• Try to turn the steering wheel left and
right while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does not turn from
I to 0 and I
cannot remove the key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to P on the automatic
transmission (CVT) model.
Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes? This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.
Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter? If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors relock automatically.
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