ignition HONDA CR-Z 2012 1.G User Guide

uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
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Safe Driving
■ When the side airbag off indicator comes on
This indicator comes on if the passenger's side
airbag has been turned off because the
passenger is too small to be sitting in the
passenger’s seat, is slouching or not sitting
upright, or has leaned into the airbag's
deployment path.
Unless the passenger is a smaller statured
adult or a child, the indicator should go off
when the passenger returns to a proper
upright sitting position.
■Side Airbag Off Indicator1Side Airbag Off Indicator
When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, the
indicator should come on for a few seconds and then
go out. If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on
while driving without a passenger in the seat, have
the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
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Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when the parking
brake is applied, and goes off when it is released.
● Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
● The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level. 2What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 302
● Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator
Comes On P. 302
Low Oil
Pressure
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●
Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place. 2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 299
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if
the engine is not started. If
“readiness codes” have not been
set, it blinks five times before it goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
● Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 317
● Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 301
12 Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on when the 12 volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption. 2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 300
Transmission
Indicator*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w . If the passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about a few seconds
later.
● Blinks while driving if either you or
your passenger has not fastened a
seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular intervals.
● The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and your passenger fasten
your seat belts.
● Stays on after you or your passenger
has fastened the seat belt - A
detection error may have occurred in the
sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2Seat Belt Reminder P. 35
Low Fuel
Indicator
●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.8 U.S. gal./6.9 Liter left).
● Blinks if there is a problem with
the fuel gauge.●
Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
● Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function. 2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 222
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Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected: -Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●
Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
VSA ® (Vehicle
Stability Assist) System
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Blinks when VSA ® is active.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the VSA ® system.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the hill start assist system.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the creep aid system (CVT) or
the brake assist system.
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer. 2VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System P. 215
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when you deactivate VSA ®.2 VSA ® On and Off P. 216—
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Door/Hatch Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w ,
then goes off.
● Comes on if the hatch or either
door is not completely closed.
● The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if the hatch or
either door is opened while
driving.
● Goes off when both doors and the hatch are closed.
EPS (Electric
Power Steering System)
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS (Electric Power Steering System).
● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. 2If the EPS Indicator Comes On P. 302
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
● Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a
compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.
● Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
● Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
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High Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays
on if the temperature continues to
rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
● Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the engine to cool. 2Overheating P. 297
IMA System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the IMA system.
●Remains on or does not come on at all - Avoid high speed driving and have
the vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible. 2If the IMA Indicator Comes On
P. 303
System
Message
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on along with a beep
when a problem is detected. A
system message on the multi-
information display appears at the
same time.
●
While the indicator is on, press the
/ (information) button to see the
message again.
● Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
● The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the /
button is pressed.
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Low
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
● If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when the passenger
side airbag system is automatically shut off.
●
It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.
● Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
High Beam
Indicator● Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
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Turn Signal Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal lever.
● If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all
turn signals blink at the same time.●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately. 2Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 262, 263
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Lights On
Indicator●
Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver's door is opened.
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Fog Light
Indicator *●
Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
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Shift Lever Position
Indicator *
●
Indicates in which position your shift lever is.
2 Shifting P. 203—
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator *●
Comes on when the 7-speed shift
mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 205—
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Instrument PanelImmobilizer System
Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w , then
goes off.
● Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key information.
● Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 , pull
the key out, and then insert the key and turn it to ON
(w again.
● Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
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Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 105—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●
Comes on when you press the CRUISE button.
2 Cruise Control P. 212—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●
Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 212—
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator●
Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 225, 228—
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