sport mode HONDA CR-Z 2016 1.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 138)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 277)
❙km/h/mph Change Button (P89)
❙Climate Control System (P155 )
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P126)
❙Clock (P108)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Audio System (P160)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙System Indicators (P 70)
❙Gauges (P 89)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 91)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P154)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 270)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 270)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 270)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 137)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P 137)
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P 259)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P164)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P259)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P213)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 273)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 91)
❙ (Information) Button (P 91)
❙Plus Sport Button (P271)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 134)
❙Brightness Control (P 136)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 129)
❙Fog Lights* (P 133)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P 133)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
3-Mode Drive System
There are three driving modes for your vehicle: SPORT, NORMAL and ECON. Each mode offers a different level of driving performance.
The mode buttons are located on the control panel. NORMAL mode, wh ich 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. Best suited for driving in hilly
regions and on open, curvy roads.
NORMAL Mode
Balances driving performance and fuel
economy. Best fo
r 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 when 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 (P271)
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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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
The Shift UP/DOWN Indicators*
(P262)
●These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain be tter 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.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Canadian models
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P31)
Airbags (P43)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P58)
● Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. If you decide to
disregard our recommendations and tra nsport a child passenger, the child
should be properly restrained.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P66)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exha ust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P244)
● Before driving, check that the seats, steering wheel, and
mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P36)
● 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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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P69)
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 Indicators
Instant Fuel
Economy
Gauge
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Gauges (P89)/Multi-Information Display (P91)/System Indicators (P70)
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
IndicatorSeat 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 (Red)
Low Temperature
Indicator (Blue)
SPORT Mode
Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Plus Sport System
Indicator
Plus Sport READY
Indicator
Plus Sport Indicator
Canada U.S.
Canada U.S.
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Canada
U.S.
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P243)
Manual Transmission (P261)
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P256)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
● Shifting
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode (P258)
● 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 continuously vari able transmission
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 continuously
variable transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
L (Low) Mode (P260)
● 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
ENGINE START/STOP button
Release
Button
Shift Lever
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
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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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:The driving mode message on the multi-in formation display appears for a few seconds when you press the appropriate mode button.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Shift Up
Indicator*
●Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON.
●Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
2Shift Up/Down Indicators P. 262—
Shift Down
Indicator*
●Comes on briefly when you set
the power mode to ON.
●Comes on when shifting down is
recommended.
SPORT Mode
Indicator*1
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when you press the
SPORT mode button.
2 3-Mode Drive System P. 270
NORMAL
Mode
Indicator
*1
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.
●Comes on when you press the
NORMAL mode button.23-Mode Drive System P. 270
ECON Mode
Indicator*1
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.
●Comes on when you press the
ECON mode button.23-Mode Drive System P. 270
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .............................. 244
Maximum Load Limit............................ 247
Towing a TrailerTowing Your Vehicle ............................ 250When DrivingStarting the Engine .............................. 251
Precautions While Driving..................... 254
Continuously Variable Transmission
*.... 255
Shifting ................................................ 256
Shifting ................................................ 261Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Auto Idle Stop ..................................... 264
Auto Idle Stop ..................................... 267
3-Mode Drive System........................... 270
Plus Sport System ................................ 271
Cruise Control ..................................... 273
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ........... 276
LaneWatch
TM*...................................... 278
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........ 280
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ............. 282
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
BrakingBrake System ........................................ 284
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 288
Brake Assist System .............................. 289
Parking Your VehicleWhen Stopped ..................................... 290Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 291
Refueling
Fuel Information ................................... 293
How to Refuel ...................................... 294
Fuel EconomyImproving Fuel Economy....................... 296Accessories and Modifications ........ 297
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift lever positions
Continuously variable transmission models
1Shifting
You cannot change the pow er mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 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 pe dal 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 tachometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer wo rking to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Reverse
Used 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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