HONDA CR-Z 2016 1.G Owners Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may da mage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
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■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the high temperature
indicator goes off.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature
indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.MAX
MIN
Reserve
Tank
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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 ha zard 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.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 310
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The light goes off: Start driving again.
u The light does not go off 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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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the 12V Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the 12V Battery Chargin g System Indicator Comes
On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12-volt battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If the 12V Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the 12-volt battery.
This indicator may also come on when the Auto Idle
Stop function is activated for a while. Restart the
engine. 2 Auto Idle Stop P. 267
This indicator may also come on when the IMA
battery charge drops below a desired level.
The engine starts to recharge the battery.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 264
The indicator goes off when the battery is being
charged normally.
This indicator may blink after starting when the
outside temperature is belo w -20°F (-30°C). It will
stop blinking after the IMA battery warms up.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fu el fill cap using the procedures described
above.
■Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
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uuIndicator, Comi ng On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indica tor comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) blinks at the same
time when the Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) comes
on or blinks at the same time when the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes on
P. 376U.S.
Canada (Red)
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) comes on or blinks at the same time when the Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes on
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) comes on or
blinks at the same time when the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) comes on
■If the Brake System Indicator (Red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the Brake Syst em Indicator (Amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically
2 Parking Brake P. 284
•If the Brake System Indicator (Red) co ntinuously comes on or blinks at
the same time when the Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place an d have it inspected by a dealer
Immediately.
2 Preventing the vehicle from moving
Move to shift lever to (P.
Move to shift lever to
(1 or (R.
• If only the Brake System Indicator (Red) is turned off, avoid using the
Parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the Brake Syst em Indicator (Amber) comes on
If you apply the parking br ake, you may not be able
to release it.
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) and the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) blinks at the same
time when the Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)
U.S.Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the IMA Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the IMA Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a pr oblem with the IMA system.
■What to do when the indicator come on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected by a
dealer.
If the Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The spec ified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb. u Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.
■What to do when the indica tor blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible.
U.S. models
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to OFF and check to see if
any applicable fuse is blown.Located near the + terminal on the 12-volt
battery.
Fuse locations are sh own on the fuse box
cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box (Type A)
Fuse Box
1. Pull on the tab to release the front of the
cover.
2. Pull up the cover by pushing the two tabs
as shown.
Replacement of engine compartment
fuses should be done by a dealer.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Battery100 A
2EPS70 A
3Horn, Stop, Hazard20 A
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located in the back of the engine
compartment on the left side.
Push the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover mark.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box (Type B)
Cover
Tabs
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1HAZARD10 A
2STOP/HORN10 A
3BACK UP30 A
4−−
Located under the driver side dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the back side of the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box (Type A)
Fuse Label Cover
Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
aTAIL GATE LOCK10 A
b−−
cBACK UP10 A
dSTRD7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1DOOR LOCK20 A
2−−
3SMART10 A
4R SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
5L SIDE DOOR UNLOCK(10 A)
6DR DOOR UNLOCK(10 A)
7−−
8DR P/W20 A
9DAY LIGHT(7.5 A)
10AS P/W20 A
11−−
12R SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
13L SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
14−−
15H/L HI R10 A
16−−
17DBW15 A
18MG CLUTCH7.5 A
19HEATED SEAT(15 A)
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