fog light HONDA CR-Z 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P 113)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) *
(P 206)
❙Brightness Control (P 115)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 110)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 112)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P 140)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)*
(P206)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 212)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 83)
❙ / (Information) Button (P 83)4
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons *
(P 173)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

() See Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 245)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 113, 266)
❙Door Lock/Unlock
Control (P 100)
❙Headlights
(P 110, 258)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights (P 110, 262)
❙Tires
(P 269, 287)
❙Fog Lights *
(P 112)❙Rear License Plate Light (P 265)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 264)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 263)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 263)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 264)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 265)
❙How to Refuel
(P 233)
❙Rear Wiper (P114,268)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P 104)
❙Hatch Release
(P104)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P 110, 262)
❙Door Mirrors
(P 118)

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P67)
Tachometer
CHRG/ASST Indicators
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
Shift Up/Down Indicator *Multi-Information
Display
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator
*
System Indicators
Lights Reminders
Instant Fuel
Economy GaugeSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security Alarm
System Indicator
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Gauges
(P81)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P68)
Ambient Meter
System Indicators System Indicators
System IndicatorsLights 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
Immobilizer System Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
U.S. models only
Door/Hatch Open
Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control
Indicator
System Message
Indicator
High Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT Mode
Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator

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uuIndicatorsu
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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
—
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.
—
Fog Light
Indicator *●
Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
——
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—
* Not available on all models

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 98
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 100
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 103
Opening and Closing the Hatch ....... 104
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 105
Security System Alarm ...................... 105
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 107Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 109
Turn Signals ..................................... 110
Light Switches.................................. 110 Fog Lights *
...................................... 112
Daytime Running Lights ................... 112
Wipers and Washers ........................ 113
Brightness Control ........................... 115
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *

Button ........................................... 116
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 117 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 118
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 118
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 119
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 124
Interior Convenience Items .............. 125
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 132
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 134
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
When you turn the light switch to
#Y , the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the AUTO light
sensitivity setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
■Automatic Lighting Control *1Automatic Lighting Control
*
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly.
Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXBright
HIGH
MID
LOW
MINDark
Light Sensor
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights *
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in ON
(w .
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights *
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on. 2 Indicators P. 68
Fog Light Switch
* Not available on all models

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P , then
depress the brake pedal.
uAlthough it is possible to start the vehicle in
(N , it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N . Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left foot.
uThe clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Brake PedalAutomatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Clutch Pedal
Brake PedalManual transmission models

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uuParking Your VehicleuAuto Idle Stop
Driving
The brake pedal is released. ■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed when:
• The shift position is changed to
(R .
• Shift mode set in the L mode.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The pressure to the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The IMA battery charge becomes low.
• The low temperature indicator comes on.
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly.
• The (windshield defogger) button is pressed.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

uuParking Your VehicleuAuto Idle Stop
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Driving
The clutch pedal is fully depressed, and the shift lever is moved to a position other
than
(N .
■ The engine automatically resta rts when the clutch pedal is fully depressed
even if the shift lever is in
(N when:
• The low temperature indicator comes on.
• The accelerator pedal is pressed.
• The IMA battery charge becomes low.
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
The engine automatically restarts when the pressure on the brake pedal is
repeatedly applied and released slightly during a stop. This applies even if the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
uThe engine automatically restarts.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
■When the Auto Idle Stop Indicator Starts Blinking Rapidly1When the Auto Idle Stop Indicator Starts Blinking Rapidly
The indicator starts blinking rapidly under the
following conditions: • The (windshield defogger) button is pressed.
• When the climate control system is in use and
moisture builds up inside the vehicle.
• When the climate control system is in use and the
difference between the set temperature and the
actual temperature inside the vehicle becomes
significant.