HONDA CR-Z 2013 1.G User Guide

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The Honda IMA System
The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine.
The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on
current operating conditions.Tips to Improve Fuel Economy
To help your vehicle’s fuel economy: ● Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display.
It reflects your driving style. (P8, 86)
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
● The electric motor assists the engine.
Slow acceleration/High speed cruise
● Only the engine powers the vehicle. Deceleration
● The IMA system charges the IMA battery.
Stop
● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.
Vehicle Speed
Time
Eco Drive
Bar Display
IMA
System IMA

System
IMA

System
IMA
System
Electric
Motor
Assist Engine

ON Electric
Motor
OFF
Charging
Engine

ON
Engine
OFF
Engine
OFF
IMA
Battery IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
Fuel Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Electric Motor
OFF
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Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.
(P191,194)
AtAutomatic transmission (CVT)Manual transmissionEngine status
Deceleration Depress the brake pedal. The
vehicle speed goes below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
1. Depress the brake
pedal. The vehicle
speed goes below
19 mph (30 km/h).
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Stop
Continue to depress the brake pedal.•Continue to depress the
brake pedal.
• Move the shift lever to
(N .
• Release the
clutch pedal.
Start-up Release the brake pedal.
1. Fully depress
the clutch pedal
again.
2. Move the shift lever to (1 .
3. Depress the
accelerator pedal to resume
driving.
Turning off
Off
Restarting
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To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition
Drive your vehicle at least once a month, and drive for more than 30 minutes at a time. Parking your vehicle for an extended period can
cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life. Safety Precautions
Do not cover the air intake.
Air Intake
Do not touch the Honda IMA System
A high voltage current runs through Honda IMA System. Consult your authorized dealer when
maintenance or repair is needed.
Do not spill any liquids on or around the IMA
battery, as they can damage the IMA battery. If
you accidentally spill liquids on or around the
battery, ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up as soon as possible.
The IMA system indicator may come on.
IMA Battery
IMA Power Cable
If a crash occurs ● Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrical shock. Do not
touch the IMA system components or its wiring (orange).
● Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.
uThe battery fluid may leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with
the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it, flush the affected
area(s) with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water can be dangerous.
When the vehicle is disposed ● The IMA battery is a Lithium ion battery. Hon da collects and recycles used IMA batteries

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Safe Driving (P27)
Airbags (P39)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P54)
● Your 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 (P62)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P172)
● Before driving, check that the seats, steering wheel, and
mirrors have been properly adjusted. Seat Belts
(P32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.
● Check that your passenger is wearing their
seat belt correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Instrument Panel (P65)
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 System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Gauges
(P81)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P66)
Ambient Meter
System Indicators System Indicators System Indicators
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) System Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator (Red)
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
IndicatorHigh Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT Mode
Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Plus Sport System
Indicator
Plus Sport READY
Indicator
Plus Sport Indicator
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Controls (P97)
Clock (P98)
a Press the FM/AM button until you hear
a beep. The displayed time begins
flashing.
b Press
(1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute) to set
the time. Press
(3 (Reset) to set the
time to the nearest hour.
c Press the FM/AM button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Turn Signals (P111)
Lights (P111)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P114)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward you to spray
washer fluid.
*
Not available on all models
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Steering Wheel (P118)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.Hatch (P104)
● With the doors unlocked, press the hatch
release button on the hatch to open it.
Power Door Mirrors
(P120) ● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P108)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, the passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position, the passenger's window
switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
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Climate Control System (P134)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
Models with navigation system
AUTO Button
Temperature Control Dial (ON/OFF) Button
(Recirculation) Button
(Fan Control) Button
(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror *
) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button (MODE Control) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield
defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from
floor and
dashboard
vents. Air flows from
dashboard
vents.
*
Not available on all models
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Features (P137)
Audio System (P138)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Button
TITLE Button
FM
/AM Button
(Power) Button
CD Button
AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
SCAN Button
(Sound) Button
VOL /SELECT
(Volume/Select) Knob
SEEK Button Preset Buttons
(1-6)
Button
SEEK Button
Auxiliary Input Jack Audio Display
RDM/A.SEL (Random/
Auto Select) Button
RPT (Repeat) Button
●Audio Remote Controls (P142)
● VOL (volume) Button
Press and release / to adjust the volume up/down.
● MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● CH (channel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station.
CD/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
MODE
Button
VOL Button
CH
Button
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Driving (P171)
Manual Transmission (P188)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P183) ● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
● Shifting 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
(P185)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
●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.
● 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 (P187)
● 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.
SPORT Mode
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode
(
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (+

Paddle Shifter
Ignition Switch
Release
ButtonShift Lever
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
7-speed manual shift mode can be used.
L mode is available.
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.
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