sport mode HONDA CR-Z 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 138)
❙Navigation System *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 117)
❙Heated Mirror Button *
(P 117)
❙Seat Heater Switches *
(P133)
❙Ignition Switch (P 110)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 118)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 197)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 197)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 197)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 204)
❙km/h/mph Change Button (P81)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 81)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 83)
❙Climate Control System (P134 )
❙Hazard Warning Button
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❙Wipers/Washers (P 114)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) *
(P 186)
❙Brightness Control (P 116)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 111)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 113)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P 142)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)*
(P186)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons *
(P 158)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 200)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 83)
❙ (Information) Button (P 83)
❙Plus Sport Button (P198)
* Not available on all models
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3-Mode Drive System
There are three driving modes for your vehicle: SPORT, NORMAL and ECON. Each mode offers a different level of driving performan ce.
The mode buttons are located on the control panel. NORMAL mode, which is most suitable for all-purpose driving, is the default setting for
your vehicle.
The indicator of the
selected mode comes on.
SPORT Mode
Increases engine performance and
handling. Suitable for driving at hills or
curves in a mountain, or driving in a
suburb.
NORMAL Mode
Balances driving performance and fuel economy. Best for most driving situations.
ECON Mode
Maximizes fuel economy. Provides
longer Auto Idle Stop operating time
when the climate control system is in
use.
The indicator blinks wh en the Plus Sport
System stands by to be activated, and
when the system is in operation.
Press the button, then depress the
accelerator pedal to activate the Plus
Sport System in any driving mode (SPORT,
NORMAL, or ECON).
This helps you to momentarily accelerate with more power when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
Plus Sport System (P198)
Plus Sport Button
Plus Sport System
Helps the vehicle to momentarily accelerate with more engine and
electric motor assist power when you depress the accelerator pedal.
*
Not available on all models
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Eco Assist System
The Shift UP/DOWN Indicators*

(P189) ● These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain better fuel economy.
Displays when shifting up
is recommended.
Displays when shifting down
is recommended.
The indicators do not come on in SPORT mode. Ambient Meter ●
Changes color to reflect your driving style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● Changes to constant red when SPORT mode is
selected.
● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with:
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation, and shift
changes based on the shift up indicator.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Canadian models
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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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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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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
*1:The driving mode message on the multi-information display appears for a few seconds when you press the appropriate mode button.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Shift Up
Indicator*
●
Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
2 Shift Up/Down Indicators P. 189—
Shift Down
Indicator*
●
Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when shifting down is
recommended.
SPORT Mode
Indicator *1
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when you press the
SPORT mode button.23-Mode Drive System P. 197
NORMAL
Mode
Indicator *1
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when you press the
NORMAL mode button.23-Mode Drive System P. 197
ECON Mode
Indicator*1
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when you press the
ECON mode button.23-Mode Drive System P. 197
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving Driving Preparation .............................. 172
Maximum Load Limit............................ 175
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ............................ 177
When Driving Starting the Engine .............................. 178
Precautions While Driving..................... 181
Automatic Transmission (CVT) .............. 182
Shifting ................................................ 183
Shifting ................................................ 188
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Auto Idle Stop ..................................... 191
Auto Idle Stop ..................................... 194
3-Mode Drive System........................... 197
Plus Sport System ................................ 198
Cruise Control ..................................... 200
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System .. 203
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 205
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ............. 206
Braking
Brake System ....................................... 208
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................ 210
Brake Assist System .............................. 211
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ..................................... 212
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 213
Rearview Camera ............................. 214
Refueling Fuel Information ................................... 216
How to Refuel ...................................... 217
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy....................... 219
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ........................................... 220
Modifications ....................................... 220
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Continued
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■ Shift lever positions
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
The engine may cut in and out in
(R or depending on
the road condition, even when the engine speed is
lower than the ta chometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer working to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
ReverseUsed when reversing
Neutral Used when idling
Drive Used:● For normal driving
● When temporarily driving in the 7-speed
manual shift mode (when driving in ECON
or NORMAL mode)
● For driving in the 7-speed manual shift
mode (when driving in SPORT mode)
● For driving in L mode
Release Button
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