2011 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Eco Assist System
The Shift Up/Down Indicators*

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● These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain better fuel economy. Ambient Meter ●
Changes color to reect your driving style.
● Colors Green: Saving fuel consumptionBlue green: Slow acceleration/decelerationBlue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● Changes to a constant red when SPORT mode is selected.
The ambient meter color changes in accordance with:
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Manual transmission model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation, and shift
changes based on the shift up indicator.
Displays when shifting up is recommended. Displays when shifting down is recommended.
The indicators do not come on in SPORT mode. ●
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Canadian models
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● Moderate acceleration
Slow, steady acceleration/ Maximizes fuel economy Aggressive/Inconsistent acceleration
Moderate deceleration
Slow deceleration/Maximizes fuel economy
Aggressive deceleration
The bar extends to the right when you press the accelerator pedal. The bar extends to the left when you press the brake pedal.
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Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ●
Comes on when the ignition switch is in LOCK .
Real Time Score (represents your current trip)
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● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON , the Eco Guide screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.
Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar P.86
● Keep the bar from extending too much to the left or right side. The shorter the bar is while driving, the higher the fuel economy becomes. Advancing to Second Stage
Receding to Second Stage
First Stage Second Stage Third Stage
Receding to First Stage
Lifetime Points
Drive Cycle Score
Advancing to Third Stage
* Not available on all models
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The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine. The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on current operating conditions.Tips to Improve Fuel Economy
To help your vehicle’s fuel economy: ●
Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display. It relects your driving style.
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Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration ● The electric motor assists the engine. Slow acceleration/ High speed cruise ●
Only the engine powers the vehicle. Deceleration ●
The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.
Stop ● Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
IMA
System
Electric MotorAssist
Eco Drive Bar Display IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
ON IMA
System
Electric Motor OFF
IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
ON
IMA
System
Electric Motor OFF
IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
OFF
IMA
System
Charging IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
OFFVehicle Speed
Time
The Honda IMA System
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Depress the brake pedal. The vehicle speed goes below 6 mph (10 km/h).1. Depress the brake pedal.
The vehicle speed goes below 19 mph (30 km/h).
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal again.
2. Move the shift lever to .
3. Depress the accelerator pedal to resume driving.
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Continue to depress the brake pedal.
• Move the shift
lever to .
• Release the clutch pedal.
Continue to depress the brake pedal. Release the brake pedal.
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Automatic transmission (CVT)Manual transmission Engine status
Turning off
Off
Restarting
Deceleration Stop Start-up
Auto Idle Stop Function To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed belo w. When Auto Idle Stop is
on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.
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To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition
Drive your vehicle at least once a month for more than 30 minutes.
Parking your vehicle for an extended period can cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life.
Do not touch the Honda IMA System
A high voltage current runs through Honda IMA System. Consult your author ized dealer
when maintenance or repair is needed.
Do not spill any liquids on or around the IMA
battery, as they can damage the IMA battery.
If you accidentally spill liquids on or around
the battery, ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up as soon as possible.
The IMA system indicator may come on.
If a crash occurs Be careful of electric shock hazard.

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If a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrica l shock. Do
not touch the IMA system components or its wiring (orange).
Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.

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The battery fluid may leak as a result of a crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with
the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touched it, f lush your eyes
or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medica l
attention immediately.
Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

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Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of wate r can be
dangerous.
When the vehicle is disposed The IMA battery is a Nickel hydride battery. Honda collects and recycles use d IMA

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batteries – consult with your dealer for proper battery disposal in the eve nt your vehicle
is not repairable.
Safety Precautions
Do not cover the air intake.
If the air intake is obstructed during
vehicle operation, the IMA battery can
become too hot. To protect the battery,
the system may start limiting IMA battery
output power and cause the IMA system
and 12 volt battery charging system
indicators to come on.
IMA System Indicator
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12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator
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Air IntakeIMA Battery
IMA Power Cable
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Safe Driving P. 2 9
Before Driving Checklist P.192
Before driving, check the seat positions, steering

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wheel and mirror adjustments. Airbags

P.41Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

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your passenger during a moderate to severe collision.
Seat Belts
P.34Fasten your seat belt and sit with a correct driving

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posture. Check that your passenger is wearing their seat

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belt correctly.
Child Safety

P. 5 6Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers.

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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
P. 6 4Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

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monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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TachometerSpeedometer
Ambient Meter
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator CHRG/ASST Indicators
Instant Fuel Economy GaugeMulti-Information Display
Security Alarm System Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift Up/Down Indicator *
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator
* Fuel Gauge
Instrument Panel
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Gauges P.81 Multi-Information Display
P.83 System Indicators
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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)
Indicator

IMA System Indicator

Auto Idle Stop Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator

Supplemental Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
U.S. models only
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator

Door/Hatch Open Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

System Message Indicator
Lights Reminders
System Indicators System Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator

Low Temperature Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator
System Indicators
SPORT Mode Indicator

NORMAL Mode Indicator

ECON Mode Indicator
System Indicators
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Turn Signals P.11 0
Turn Signal Control Lever Lights

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Light Control Switches Wipers and Washers

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Wiper/ Washer Control Lever
Right
Left
High Beam
Low Beam
Flashing
MIST INT LO HI
OFF Pull toward you to spray washer luid.
Adjustment Ring
: Low speed: High speed
Controls P. 9 7
*Not available on all models
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