2011 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Indicators Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message ConditionExplanation
Automatic transmission (CVT) model Manual transmission model Appears while you are customizing the settings for the

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following reasons: The shift lever is moved out of

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P (CVT).
The parking brake is released (manual transmission).

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Customization Procedure P.90
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and IMA battery related indicators. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
Speedometer

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Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Fuel Gauge

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Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Tachometer

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Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Press and hold the kmh/mph change button until you hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the displayed measurements on the multi-information display switch between mph and km/h. The display change message appears for a few seconds.
Fuel Gauge
NOTICE You should refuel when the reading approaches E. Running out of fuel can cause the engine to
misire, damaging the catalytic converter. The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
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Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
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Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator

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The remaining battery charge level is displayed as a bar graph.
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)

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The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the ASST indicator bar.
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)

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The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG indicator bar.
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the kmh/mpg change button to switch the measurement.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly under the following conditions: When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.
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When the IMA battery has been disconnected.
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When the IMA battery control system is
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correcting its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected automatically while driving.
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
CHRG IndicatorASST Indicator
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA battery 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 battery is well-charged. It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s output power depending on the weather.
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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature, and other fuel economy information.It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.Switching the Display

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Press the button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
Eco Guide feedback with Eco Drive Bar
OFF
HFL *
Customizable Setting Entry Engine Oil Life Power Flow
MonitorAverage Vehicle SpeedElapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy Records
Average Fuel Economy A
Range
SEL/RESET Button
(Information) Button Shown when
Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink ®
is activated.
* Not available on all models
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Odometer
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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Trip Meter

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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips.
Resetting a Trip Meter
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To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip meter is reset to “0.0”.
Outside Temperature

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
Adjusting the Outside Temperature Display
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Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.Use the multi-information display’s customized features to correct the temperature.
Customizing Features P.90
Trip B
Trip A
Odometer
Outside Temperature
Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the SEL/RESET button.
Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road heat and exhaust from another 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.
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Eco Assist Scoring (Real-Time Score)/Eco Guide Feedback
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■ 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 display. Leaves are:
Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
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efficient.Deducted when your style is not fuel
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efficient.
Reset the System
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To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30 seconds, and do not run the engine.
Automatic transmission (CVT): The shift lever must be in
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P.
Manual transmission: The parking brake must be set. Turn the ignition switch to ON
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Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.
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Depress the brake pedal twice.
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The ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
When the “meter color change” setting on the multi-information display is
off, the color stays in blue.
Press the ECON mode button.
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Press the NORMAL mode button.
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The ambient meter color turns off.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
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1st Stage
Leaf Icon
2nd Stage 3rd Stage
Reset the System
If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the NORMAL mode button. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
, then go to step 1.
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Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar
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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 better fuel economy while driving.
Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar
Automatic Transmission (CVT) model The ambient meter color changes corresponding to the level of eco drive bar extension.
Deceleration
Moderate Deceleratio nModerate Acceleration
High Fuel Economy High Fuel Economy
Aggressive Deceleration Aggressive Acceleration Acceleration
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Average Fuel Economy Records
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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 ignition switch to ON
II, the display is updated, and the oldest
record is deleted.
Average Fuel Economy

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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.
Range

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Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Elapsed Time

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The elapsed time display shows the time during one drive cycle.
Average Speed

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The display shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A was reset.
Past Average Fuel Economy
Latest Average Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy
You can choose to reset either Trip A or average fuel economy A when you refuel.
Customized Features P.90
Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
Customized Features P. 9 0
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