battery HONDA CR-Z 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 104 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 119Adjusting the Seats P. 121
Climate Control System P. 134
General Information on the Audio System P. 155 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 158
When Driving P. 178 Braking P. 208 Parking Your Vehicle P. 212
Rearview Camera P. 214
Accessories and Modifications P. 220
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 242
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 253 12 Volt Battery P. 262 Remote Transmitter Care P. 263
Cleaning P. 265
Engine Does Not Start P. 286 Jump Starting P. 287 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 289
Fuses P. 297 Emergency Towing P. 301 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 303
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 309 Reporting Safety Defects P. 310
Authorized Manuals P. 315 Customer Service Information P. 316
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 137
DrivingP. 171
MaintenanceP. 221
Handling the UnexpectedP. 269
InformationP. 305
IndexP. 317
Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
2013 CR-Z Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
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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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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Quick Reference Guide
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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Maintenance (P221)
Under the Hood (P229)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check transmission fluid (CVT).
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the 12 volt battery regularly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P242)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P250)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P253)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P269)
Flat Tire (P271)
● Park in a safe place and repair the flat tire
using the temporary tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe place and replace the flat
tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P292) ● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with an optional compact spare tire
Engine Won't Start (P286)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P297)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.Overheating (P290)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P301)
● Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicatorsu
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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. 311
● 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. 294
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. 293
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.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the ignition key is turned to
ACCESSORY
(q from ON (w. (The driver’s door is
closed.)—
● Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0 .
●
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●
Appears when the IMA battery is significantly low.●Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area until the message disappears.
●Appears while you are customizing the settings for the
following reasons:
The shift lever is moved out of
(P .
The parking brake is released.2 How to customize P. 90
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●
Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the Auto Idle Stop is in operation, and the engine is
ready to restart.●Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 194
●
Appears when the shift lever is in any forward gear
position, and the Auto Idle Stop operating time has
continued for a while.●Shift to (N .
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 194
●
Appears when the engine does not automatically
restart for the following reasons while the Auto Idle
Stop is in operation.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• There is a problem with the system.●
Manually start the engine.
2Starting the Engine P. 178
Manual transmission models
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Instrument Panel
The remaining battery charge level is displayed
as a bar graph.
The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the
ASST indicator bar.
The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG
indicator bar.
■IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator1IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions: • When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.
• When the IMA battery has been disconnected.
• When the IMA battery control system is correcting
its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.
READY
IMA Battery Charge
Level Indicator
CHRG Indicator ASST Indicator
■Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
■Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)
1Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA battery is too hot or too cool, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle
Stop, even though the battery is well-charged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.
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