low oil pressure HONDA CR-Z 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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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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Instrument Panel
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. 295
● Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 295
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. 292
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.Canada
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Driving
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and
other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display. • Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 Liters of
fuel Kilometers L per 100 km
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uuMaintenance Under the HooduChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
5.Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
6. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
uIf it is stuck, you must detach it.
7. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
uApply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter gasket.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
uTightening torque:
29 lbfft (39 Nm, 4.0 kgfm)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into the engine.
uEngine oil change capacity (including filter):
3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
uIf necessary, add more engine oil.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check your work.
Oil Filter
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Handling the UnexpectedThis chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 270
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire *
....................... 271
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire....... 277
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 286
Jump Starting .................................... 287
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 289
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 290 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 292
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 293
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 294
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On ................................................. 295
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On.. 295
If the IMA Indicator Comes On......... 296 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 296
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 297
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 300
Emergency Towing ........................... 301
When You Cannot Open the Hatch ..... 303
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. ■ What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■ What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
uAdd oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 232
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.
uThe light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Index
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 111
Door Mirrors ............................................. 120
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ................................. 69
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ....................... 31
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 101
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 256
Driving ...................................................... 171
3-Mode Drive System .............................. 197
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 182
Braking ................................................... 208
Cruise Control ........................................ 200
Manual Transmission .............................. 188
Plus Sport System.................................... 198
Shifting Gear (Automatic Transmission) ... 183
Shifting Gear (Manual Transmission) ....... 188
Starting the Engine ................................. 178
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 264
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar .......................................... 9, 87
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86 Ecological Drive Display
............................. 86
ECON Mode ........................................ 76, 197
Elapsed Time ............................................... 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 295
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 203
Emergency ................................................ 301
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 311
Engine ....................................................... 308
Coolant ................................................... 236
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Oil ........................................................... 231
Starting ................................................... 178
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 110
Engine Coolant ......................................... 236
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 237
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 236
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 290
Engine Oil ................................................. 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 295 Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 267
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 119
F
Features .................................................... 137
Filters ......................................................... 264
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 264
Oil ........................................................... 234
Flat Tire ..................................................... 271
Floor Mats ................................................. 266
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 238
Brake ...................................................... 240
Clutch ..................................................... 240
Engine Coolant ....................................... 236
Manual Transmission ............................... 239
Windshield Washer ................................. 241
Foot Brake ................................................ 209
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 114
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 216
Economy ................................................. 219
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 216
Refueling................................................. 216
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Index
Fuel Economy............................................ 219
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 20, 218
Message .................................................. 294
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 20, 217
Fuses .......................................................... 297
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 300
Locations ......................................... 297, 298
G Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 219
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 216
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling ................................................. 216
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmissi on (CVT) ................. 183
Glass (care) ................................................ 267
Glove Box .................................................. 127
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 242
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 269
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 158
HFL Buttons ............................................. 158
HFL Menus .............................................. 160
HFL Status Display.................................... 159 Phone Setup............................................ 162
Hatch ......................................................... 104
Door/Hatch Open Indicator........................ 31
Unable to Open....................................... 303
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 123
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 242
Automatic Operation............................... 112
Dimming ......................................... 111, 113
Operating........................................ 111, 113
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 133
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 158
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 180
Honda IMA System ..................................... 10
I Identification Numbers ............................ 308
Engine and Transmission ......................... 308
Vehicle Identification ............................... 308
Ignition Switch ......................................... 110
Illumination Control ................................. 116
Knob ....................................................... 116
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator .......... 82
IMA System Indicator ................................. 72
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75 Indicators
.................................................... 66
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ..................... 74
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 69
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Charging System............................... 67, 293
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 201
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 200
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ............................................. 76
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 71, 295
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Temperature ..................................... 72
High-Beam................................................ 73
IMA System .............................................. 72
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 292
Low Temperature...................................... 73
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 71, 205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 294
NORMAL Mode ........................................ 76
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 66, 295
Plus Sport System...................................... 77
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 68
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Down ............................................... 76
Shift Lever Position.................................... 74
Shift Up .................................................... 76
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 73
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Index
SPORT Mode............................................. 76
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 67
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA® (Vehicle Stabi lity Assist)
System ............................................ 70, 203
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 70, 204
Information .............................................. 305
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 116
Interior Lights ........................................... 126
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 119
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 274
Jump Starting ........................................... 287
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 99
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 101
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 101
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag.............................................. 99
Remote Transmitter ................................ 100
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Won’t Turn ............................................... 23 Kickdown
.................................................. 182
L
L Mode ...................................................... 187
Language (HFL) ......................................... 159
Lights ................................................. 111, 242
Automatic ............................................... 112
Bulb Replacement .................................... 242
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 113
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 126
Light Switches ......................................... 111
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 111
Load Limits ................................................ 175
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 293
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 292
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 306
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 175M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator .................................................... 74
Maintenance ............................................. 221
Battery .................................................... 262
Brake Fluid .............................................. 240
Cleaning ................................................. 265
Climate Control....................................... 264
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 240
Coolant ................................................... 236
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 225
Oil ........................................................... 231
Precautions ............................................. 222
Radiator .................................................. 237
Remote Transmitter ................................. 263
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 242
Safety...................................................... 223
Service Items ........................................... 227
Tires ........................................................ 253
Transmission Fluid ........................... 238, 239
Under the Hood ...................................... 229
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 225
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 294
Manual Transmission
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 194
Checking the Clutch Fluid ....................... 240
Fluid (MTF) .............................................. 239
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 188
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 190
Shift UP/DOWN indicators ....................... 189
Shifting ................................................... 188
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Index
Maximum Load Limit................................ 175
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ....................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................. 119
Door ........................................................ 120
Exterior .................................................... 119
Interior Rearview...................................... 119
Modifications and Accessories ................. 220
MP3 .................................................... 147, 151
Multi-Information Display .......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 213
N NORMAL Mode ................................... 76, 197
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 308
OOdometer .................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Viscosity .................................................. 231
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 230
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Outside Temperature ................................. 85 Overheating
.............................................. 290
P
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 212
Parking Brake ........................................... 208
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 295
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Plus Sport System ............................... 77, 198
Plus Sport System Indicator ....................... 77
Power Door Mirror ................................... 120
Power Flow Monitor .................................. 89
Power Windows ....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving ....................... 181
Rain ........................................................ 181
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 271
R
Radiator .................................................... 237
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 145
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 146
Range .......................................................... 85
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 311
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 117
Rear Luggage Console ............................. 130
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 247 Rear Turn Signal Light
............................. 247
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 119
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display .................................................... 214
Refueling .................................................. 216
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 81
Gasoline ......................................... 216, 306
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations .............................. 206, 255, 309
Remote Transmitter ................................. 100
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 262
Bulbs ...................................................... 242
Button Battery, Remote Transmitter ........ 263
Fuses .............................................. 297, 298
Tires........................................................ 259
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 250, 252
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 310
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84
S Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 26
Seat ........................................................... 121
Adjusting ................................................ 121
Seat Heaters ........................................... 133
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
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