2011 HONDA CR-Z engine

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected

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Flat Tire P. 2 8 7
Park in a safe location and replace the flat

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tire with the compact spare tire located under the cargo area. Engine Won't Start

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If the 12 volt battery is dead, jump start it

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using a booster battery. Overheating

P. 2 9 7
Park in a safe location. If there is no steam

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coming out, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.
Indicators Come On P. 2 9 9
Identify the indicator and consult the

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owner's manual. Blown Fuse

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Check for a blown fuse if an electrical

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device does not operate. Emergency Towing

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Call a professional towing service if you

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need to tow your vehicle.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas The exhaust gas from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.Have the Exhaust System Inspected for Leaks Whenever
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The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
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The exhaust system may have been damaged.
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The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
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When you operate a vehicle with the hatch open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the hatch open, open both windows and set the climate control system as shown below. Select the fresh air mode.
1.
Select the
2.
mode.
Set the fan speed to high.
3.
Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
4. Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly ill up with carbon monoxide gas.Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
U.S.
Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Comes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II, then
goes off (comes on when the parking brake is applied).Comes on when the brake fluid

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level is low.Comes on if there is a problem

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with the brake system.The beeper sounds and the

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indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. Comes on while driving

• - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check
the brake fluid level.
What to Do When It Comes On While Driving P.302
Comes on along with the ABS

•
indicator - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P.302
U.S. Canada
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts. Comes on when the engine oil

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pressure is low. Comes on during driving

• -
Immediately stop in a safe place. If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P.299
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is not started. If “readiness codes” have not been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.Comes on if there is a problem

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with the emissions control system.Blinks when a misfire in the

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engine’s cylinders is detected. Readiness codes are part of the on

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board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
Readiness Codes P.317
Comes on during driving

• - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.Blinks during driving

• - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinking P.301
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts.
Comes on when the 12 volt battery

•
is not charging. Comes on during driving

• - Turn off
the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.
If the 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On P.300
Transmission Indicator(Shift Position Indicator) * Comes on for a few seconds when

•
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Blinks if the transmission system

•
has a problem. Blinks during driving

• - Avoid
sudden starts and acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
* Not available on all models
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Door/Hatch Open Indicator Comes on for a few seconds if you

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turn the ignition switch to ON
II,
then goes off. Comes on if the hatch or either

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door is not completely closed. Goes off if both doors and the hatch

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are closed.
EPS (Electric Power Steering System) Indicator Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts. Comes on if there is a problem

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with the EPS (Electric Power Steering System). Stays on constantly or does not

•
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
If the EPS Indicator Comes On P.302
U.S. models only
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS IndicatorComes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II.
Comes on if the tire pressure of any

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of the tires becomes significantly low.Blinks for about one minute, and

•
then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed. Comes on during driving

• - Stop in
a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if necessary. Blinks and remains on

• - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
High Temperature Indicator Comes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II.
Blinks when the engine coolant

•
temperature goes up, and stays on if the temperature continues to rise. Blinks while driving

• - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.Stays on while driving

• - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the engine to cool.
Overheating P.297
IMA System Indicator Comes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II.
Comes on if there is a problem

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with the IMA system. Remains on or does not come on

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at all - Avoid high speed driving and
have the vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
If the IMA Indicator Comes ON P.303
System Message Indicator Comes on along with a beep when

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a problem is detected. A system message on the multi-information display appears at the same time. While the indicator is on, press the

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(information) button to see
the message again. Refer to the Indicators information in

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this chapter when a system message appears on the multi-information display. Take the appropriate action for the message.
The multi-information display does not

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return to the normal screen unless the warning is canceled, or the

button is pressed.
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Low Temperature Indicator Comes on when the engine

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coolant temperature is low. If the indicator stays on after the

•
engine has reached normal operating temperature, there may be a problem with the temperature sensors. Have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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U.S.
Canada Side Airbag Off Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

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you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Comes on when the passenger side

•
airbag system is automatically shut off. It does not mean there is a problem

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with your side airbags. Comes on when nobody is sitting

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in the passenger seat - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.Comes on when someone is sitting

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in the seat - Have the person sit
properly. U.S.
Canada
High Beam Indicator Comes on when the high beam

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headlights are on.Comes on with reduced brightness

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when DRL (daytime running lights) are on. —
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Lights On Indicator Comes on whenever the light

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switch is on, or in AUTO when the exterior lights are on. If you remove the key from the

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ignition switch while the light is on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
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Fog Light Indicator * Comes on when the fog lights are

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on. ——
Turn Signal IndicatorsThe turn signal indicators blink

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when you operate the turn signal lever.If you press the hazard warning

•
button, both indicators and all turn signals blink at the same time. Does not blink or blinks rapidly

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A turn signal light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately. Replacing Light Bulbs P.262, 263—
Immobilizer System IndicatorComes on briefly when you turn

•
the ignition switch to ON
II, then
goes off. Comes on if the immobilizer

•
system cannot recognize the key information. Blinks

• - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
0, pull the key out, and then insert
the key and turn it to ON
II again.
Repeatedly blinks

• - The system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.Do not attempt to alter this system

•
or add other devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
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*Not available on all models
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