HONDA CR-Z 2014 1.G Manual Online

80
uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing 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. 196
●Appears when the shift leve r 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. 196
●Appears when the engine does not automatically
restart for the following re asons 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.
2 Starting the Engine P. 180
Manual transmission models

81Continued
Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
1Gauges
Press and hold the km/h/mph change button until
you hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h. The display change message appears for a few
seconds.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
1 Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/h/mph change button to
switch the measurement.

uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uGauges
82
Instrument Panel
The remaining battery charge level is displayed
as a bar graph.
The degree to which the electric motor is as sisting 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 Indicator1 IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge le vel 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 batter y is too hot or too cold, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle
Stop, even though the ba ttery is well charged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.

83
uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odomet er, trip meter, outside temperature,
and other gauges. It also displays important messages such as warnings and other
helpful information.
Press the (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.
■Switching the Display

(Information)
ButtonSEL/RESET
Button
Ecological Drive
DisplayAverage Fuel
Economy
Records Average Fuel
Economy A
Range
Elapsed Time
Average Vehicle
Speed
Power Flow Monitor
Engine Oil Life
Customizable Setting
Entry
HFL*
Blank
Shown when Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ® is activated.
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
84
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles or kilome ters that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilomete rs driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to 0.0.
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
Odometer
Outside temperature Trip A Trip B
1
Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the SEL/RESET button.

Continued85
uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time during one drive cycle.
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A was reset.
■Outside Temperature
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
1 Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.Road
heat and exhaust from anothe r vehicle can affect the
temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized
features to correct the temperature. 2 Customized Features P. 90
1Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
2 Customized Features P. 90

uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
86
Instrument Panel
■Real-Time score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the multi-
information displa y. Leaves are:
• Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.
• Deducted when your style is not fuel
efficient.
■Reset the system
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30
seconds, and do not run the engine.
1. The shift lever must be in
(P.
The parking brake must be set.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
3. Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.
4. Depress the brake pedal twice.
u The ambient meter color ch anges from blue to green.
u When the METER COLOR CHANGE setting on the multi-information display is
off, the color stays in blue.
5. Press the ECON mode button.
6. Press the NORMAL mode button.
u The ambient meter color turns off.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0.
■Ecological Drive Display
Leaf
ICON1st Stage
2nd Stage
3rd Stage
1
Reset the system
If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the NORMAL
mode button. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
( 0,
then go to step 1.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models

Continued87
uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■Feedback with eco drive bar
The bar extends to the right or left of the center line while driving. The more
aggressive the acceleration is, the further the bar extends to the right. The more
aggressive the deceleration is, the further the bar extends to the left. Keep the bar
near the center line for bette r fuel economy while driving.
DecelerationAcceleration
High Fuel Economy High Fuel Economy
Moderate Deceleration
Aggressive Deceleration Moderate Acceleration
Aggressive Acceleration
1 Feedback with eco drive bar
The ambient meter color changes corresponding to
the level of eco drive bar extension.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models

uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
88
Instrument Panel
Shows the average fuel economy for the last
three driving cycles (1-3), and the current
driving cycle (0) in mpg or l/100 km.
Each time you turn the ig nition switch to ON
(w, the display is updated, and the oldest
record is deleted.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, its average fuel
economy is also reset at the same time.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227
Shows your paired cell phone’s information.
2Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 160
■Average Fuel Economy Records
Latest Average
Fuel Economy
Past Average
Fuel Economy
■Average Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®*
1Average Fuel Economy
You can choose whether to reset trip A and average
fuel economy A when you refuel.
2 Customized Features P. 90
* Not available on all models

Continued89
uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Displays engine and electric motor power fl ow and whether the system is assisting
the engine or charging the battery.
■Power Flow Monitor1 Power Flow Monitor
The displayed power flow may not correspond to the
ASST/CHRG indicators directly.
2 Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) P. 82
2 Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) P. 82
Power Flow
Engine
Operation
Icon
Operating
Not
operating Power is supplied with the
engine and the electric motor
is assisting the engine.
The electric motor is charging
the IMA battery.
Power is supplied with only the
engine.
Power is supplied with only the
engine and the electric motor
is charging the IMA battery.