winter tires HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G Owners Manual

Quick Reference Guide
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Maintenance P. 2 3 7
Under the Hood P. 2 4 5
Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.

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Add when necessary. Check transmission fluid (CVT).

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Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.

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Check the 12 volt battery regularly.

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Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
Locate the hood latch handle, pull the handle up, and lift up the hood.
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.
Wiper Blades P. 2 6 6
Replace blades if they leave streaks

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across the windshield.
Lights
P. 2 5 8
Inspect all lights regularly.

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Tires
P. 2 6 9
Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

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Check tire pressure regularly.

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Install snow tires for winter driving.

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
237
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ................... 238
Safety When Performing Maintenance ... 239Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service .................................................. 240
Maintenance Minder ™
............................ 241
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood ....... 245
Opening the Hood ................................. 246
Recommended Engine Oil ...................... 247
Oil Check ............................................... 248
Adding Engine Oil .................................. 249
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .... 250 Engine Coolant ...................................... 252
Transmission Fluid .................................. 254
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................. 256
Refilling Window Washer Fluid ............... 257
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................. 258
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades Checking Wiper Blades ........................... 266
Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber 266
Changing the Rear Wiper Blade Rubber .. 268
Checking and Maintaining Tires Checking Tires ........................................ 269
Tire and Loading Information Label ........ 270
Tire Labeling ........................................... 270 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
.272
Wear Indicators ...................................... 274
Tire Service Life ...................................... 274
Tire and Wheel Replacement .................. 275
Tire Rotation .......................................... 276
Winter Tires ............................................ 277
12 Volt Battery ........................................ 278
Remote Transmitter Care ....................... 279
Replacing the Battery ............................. 279
Climate Control System Maintenance ... 280
Cleaning ................................................... 281
Interior Care ........................................... 281
Exterior Care .......................................... 283
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires Winter Tires
Winter Tires If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked “M + S” tires, snow tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when driving. Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent skidding. Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law. When mounting, refer to the following points. For winter tires:Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
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Mount the tires to all four wheels.
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For tire chains: Install them on the front tires only. Because your vehicle has limited tire
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clearance, Honda strongly recommends using the chains listed below:
Cable-type: SCC Radial Chain SC1030
Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruction when installing. Mount them as
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tightly as you can. Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
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Drive slowly.
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Winter Tires
NOTICE Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can damage your vehicle's brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are hitting any part of the vehicle. When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain manufacturer's instructions regarding vehicle operational limits.
WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly installing chains, can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed. Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding the selection and use of tire chains.
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Index
Index T
Security System
.........................................................105
Immobilizer System Indicator ...............................
75
Indicator ...........................................................................
76
SEL /RESET Button
........................................................83
Select Lever
...................................................20,202,207
Operation ....................................................
20,202,207
Releasing ......................................................................
296
Won’t Move ...............................................................
296
Selecting a Child Seat
...............................................59
Selector Knob (Audio)
...........................................141
Setting the Clock
.........................................................98
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
..........20,204,205
Speed Position Indicator/M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Indicator ................
20,203
Shift Lever
.............................................................202,207
Shift Lever Positions
.......................................20,203
Automatic Transmission (CV T) .................
20,203
Shift Up/Down Indicators
...........................76,20 8
Shifting (Transmission)
...............................202,207
Side Airbag
......................................................................48
Cutoff System ..............................................................
50
Off Indicator .................................................................
50
Side Curtain Airbag
....................................................51
Snow Tires
......................................................................277
Spare Tire
...............................................................2 8 7, 3 13
Spark Plugs
.....................................................................312
Specifications ......................................................312, 313
Specified Fuel
.....................................................231,312
Speedometer
...................................................................81
SPORT Mode Button
...........................................7, 21 0
SPORT Mode Indicator
.............................................76
SRS Airbags (Airbags)
..............................................44
Starting the Engine
.................................................197
Does Not Start ...........................................................
293
Jump Starting ............................................................
294
Steering Wheel
...........................................................117
Adjusting ......................................................................
117
Stopping
...........................................................................223
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel)
....2,3
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
..........44
System Message Indicator
....................................73
T
Tachometer .......................................................................81
Te m p e ra t u r e
.....................................................73,74 , 8 4
Indicators ..................................................................
73,74
Outside Temperature Display ..............................
84
Temperature Sensor
................................................133
3-Mode Drive System
.........................................7, 21 0
Mode Buttons ........................................................
7, 21 0
Time (Setting)
................................................................98 Tires
.....................................................................................269
Air Pressure .......................................................
270 , 313
Checking and Maintaining .................................
269
Inspection .....................................................................
269
Labeling .........................................................................
270
Puncture (Flat Tire) ..................................................
287
Regulations ..................................................................
272
Rotation .........................................................................
276
Spare Tire ............................................................
2 8 7, 3 13
Tire Chains ...................................................................
277
Wear Indicators .........................................................
274
Winter ............................................................................
277
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.............................................................................216
Indicator .......................................................
72,216,217
Tools
....................................................................................286
Towing a Trailer
..........................................................19 6
Towing Your Vehicle
...............................................19 6
Emergency ..................................................................
308
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
...........................................................................216
Transmission
...............................................202,207,313
Automatic (CV T) ......................................................
202
Fluid .......................................................................
254,255
Manual ...........................................................................
207
Number .........................................................................
314
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ...........
20,204,205
Shift Position Indicator .................................
20,203
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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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