2011 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Parking Your Vehicle Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT)
Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT) To help maximize fuel economy, Auto Idle Stop shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The AUTO STOP indicator blinks at this time.The engine then restarts once the vehicle is about to move again, and the indicator goes off. If the driver’s door is opened while the indicator is blinking, a buzzer sounds to notify you that the auto idle stop function is in operation.
Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT)
The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation: Increases

• in the ECON mode compared to
normal or sport mode with climate control in use.Decreases

• if you operate the wipers and climate
control simultaneously.
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Parking Your Vehicle Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT)
Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
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The idle stop is done when the vehicle stops with the shift lever in D and the brake
pedal depressed. Auto Idle Stop Does Not Activate When:
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The low temperature indicator is on.

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The IMA battery charge is low.

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The bars of the ASST/CHRG indicators do not move when accelerating or

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decelerating. The transmission fluid temperature is low.

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The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph

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(15 km/h) after the engine starts.Stopped on a steep incline.

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The shift lever is in a position other than

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D or N.
Airflow from the climate control system increases.

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If you have selected the fan speed manually:
The display shows more than five vertical bars.
Shift mode is in the L mode.

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• is on (the indicator is on).
Auto Idle Stop May Not Activate When:
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The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between

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the set temperature and the actual interior temperature. (Except when in ECON mode).When humidity in the interior is high.

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The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.

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Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
The brake pedal is depressed, and the vehicle slows down to a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Parking Your Vehicle Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission - CVT)
The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
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The brake pedal is released.
Engine Restarts Even If the Brake Pedal is Depressed When:
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The shift position is changed to

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R.
Shift mode set in the L mode.

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The accelerator pedal is depressed.

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The pressure to the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while

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stopped on an incline. The IMA battery charge becomes low.

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The low temperature indicator comes on.

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The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set

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temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.

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The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly.

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The

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(windshield defogger) button is pressed.
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Parking Your Vehicle Auto Idle Stop (Manual Transmission)
Auto Idle Stop (Manual Transmission) To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The AUTO STOP indicator blinks at this time. The engine then restarts once the vehicle is about to move again when you depress the clutch pedal fully, and the indicator goes off.If the driver’s door is opened while the indicator is blinking, a buzzer sounds to notify you that the auto idle stop function is in operation.
Auto Idle Stop (Manual Transmission)
If the Auto Idle Stop operating time lasts long enough to lower the 12 volt battery charge or the IMA battery charge, the engine may not restart automatically.Manually turn off the engine when you leave your vehicle. The duration of auto idle stop operation: Increases

• in the ECON mode compared to
normal or sport mode with climate control in use.Decreases

• if you operate the wipers and climate
control simultaneously.
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Parking Your Vehicle Auto Idle Stop (Manual Transmission)
Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
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Stopping with the brake, the clutch pedal is fully depressed, and the shift lever is in
N.
To restart the engine automatically, depress the clutch pedal.
Auto Idle Stop Does Not Activate When:
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The low temperature indicator is on.

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The IMA battery charge is low.

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The bars of the ASST/CHRG indicators do not move when accelerating or

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decelerating. The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph

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(15km/h) after the engine starts.The shift lever is in

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R.
Airflow from the climate control system increases.

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If you have selected the fan speed manually:
The display shows more than five vertical bars.

• is on (the indicator is on).
Auto Idle Stop May Not Activate When:
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The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between

•
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature. (Except when in ECON mode).When humidity in the interior is high.

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The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly

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Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
The brake pedal is depressed, the vehicle slows down to a speed below 19 mph (30 km/h), and the clutch pedal is fully pressed. The engine may not stop or restart automatically if you fail to fully depress the clutch pedal.
Keeping the proper driving positions makes it easie r
for you to depress the clutch pedal fully.
Adjusting the Seats P.11 9
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The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
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The clutch pedal is fully depressed, and the shift lever is moved to a position other than
N.
The Engine Automatically Restarts When the Clutch Pedal is Fully
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Depressed Even If the Shift Lever is in
N When:
The low temperature indicator comes on.

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The accelerator pedal is pressed.

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The IMA battery charge becomes low.

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The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set

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temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant. The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.

• The engine automatically restarts when the pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly during a stop. This applies even if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
When the Auto Idle Stop Indicator Starts Blinking Rapidly

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Fully depress the clutch pedal.
The engine automatically restarts
When the Auto Idle Stop Indicator Starts Blinking
Rapidly
The indicator starts blinking rapidly under the following conditions: The

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(windshield defogger) button is pressed.
When the climate control system is in use and

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moisture builds up inside the vehicle. When the climate control system is in use and

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the difference between the set temperature and the actual temperature inside the vehicle becomes signiicant.
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Parking
Parking
Raise the wiper arms when snow is expected. Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Depress the brake pedal firmly with the shift lever in
1. D.
Apply the parking brake while holding the brake pedal down.
2.
Move the shift lever to
3.
P.
Turn off the engine.
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Refueling
Fuel InformationFuel Recommendation
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Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persiste nt, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.6 U.S. gal (40 L)
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Fuel Information
NOTICE We strongly recommend that you do NOT use gasoline that contains manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT.Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance of the emissions control system, breach the emissions warranty, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. If this happens, have it checked by a dealer.
NOTICE Use of gasoline that contains these additives presents the following risks:
Damage to the exhaust system including the

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catalytic converterDamage to the engine and fuel system

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Detrimental effects on the engine and other

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systems
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume. For more information, visit www.hondacars.com,
www.honda.ca for Canadian customers. For details
about the factors affecting fuel economy ratings, see www.fueleconomy.gov (www.vehicles.gc.ca
for Canada).
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