2011 HONDA CR-Z warning

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating Overheating symptoms are as follows:The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
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Steam is coming out of the engine compartment.
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First Thing to Do
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Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
1.
Put the shift lever to P (CVT) or N (manual transmission) and set the
parking brake. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
No steam coming out:
2. Keep the engine running and open the hood.
Steam coming out: Turn off the engine and wait until steam goes away.
Then, open the hood.
How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE Continuing to drive with the high temperature indicator on may damage the engine.
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you. Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating How to Handle Overheating
Next Thing to Do
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1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the high temperature indicator goes off.
If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
2.
the coolant level and check the cooling system components for leaks.
If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark.
If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, check that the radiator is cool. Cover the radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Last Thing to Do
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Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature
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indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer for repairs.
Reserve
Tank
MIN
MAX
How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs. Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only. Have a dealer lush the system with proper antifreeze as soon as possible.
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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Reasons for the Indicator to Come On
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
What to Do as Soon as the Indicator Comes On
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Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
1.
If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
2.
What to Do After Parking the Vehicle
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Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
1.
Open the hood and check the oil level.
2.
Add oil as necessary.
Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
3.
The light goes out: Start driving again.
The light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
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Index
Index G to I
Fuel Economy ..............................................................234
Fuel Fill Cap
............................................................21, 2 32
Message ........................................................................
301
Fuel Fill Door
.........................................................21, 2 32
Fuses
...................................................................................304
Inspecting and Changing ....................................
307
Locations .....................................................................
304
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ......................................................................
234
Gauge ................................................................................
81
Information .................................................................
231
Instant Fuel Economy ..............................................
82
Low Fuel Indicator ......................................................
70
Refueling .......................................................................
232
Gauges
.................................................................................81
Gear Shift Lever Positions
..................................207
Manual Transmission .............................................
207
Glass (Care)
...................................................................284
Glove Box
........................................................................125
H
Halogen Bulbs .............................................................258
HandsFreeLink (HFL)
...............................................17 3
Cellular Phonebook Option ...............................
185
Change Language ...................................................
189
Help Features .............................................................
174
Information Display ................................................
174
Making a Call .............................................................
17 9
Menus ............................................................................
175
Phone Setup ...............................................................
17 7
Phonebook ..................................................................
183
Receiving a Call .........................................................
182
Transferring a Call ...................................................
182
Muting a Call ..............................................................
182
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call .............................................................................
183
Search Imported Phonebook ............................
185
Hatch
..................................................................................10 4
Door/Hatch Open Indicator .................................
72
Unable to Open ........................................................
310
Hazard Warning Button
...........................................2
Head Restraints
..........................................................121
Headlights
......................................................................11 0
Aiming ............................................................................
258
Automatic Operation ..............................................
111
Dimming ..............................................................
11 0 ,112
Operating .....................................................................
11 0
Heated Door Mirrors ..............................................11 6
High Temperature Indicator
...............................73
Hill Start Assist System
..........................................19 9
HFL (HandsFreeLink)
...............................................17 3
High Beam Indicator
..................................................74
Honda IMA System
..............................................10 ,12
I
Identification Numbers ........................................314
Engine and Transmission .....................................
314
Vehicle Identification .............................................
314
Ignition Switch
............................................................10 9
Illumination Control
...............................................115
Knob ................................................................................
115
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
.............82
IMA System Indicator
...............................................73
Immobilizer System
.................................................105
Indicator ...........................................................................
75
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Index
Index O to S
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O
Odometer .........................................................................84
Oil (Engine)
....................................................................247
Adding ...........................................................................
249
Checking .......................................................................
24 8
Displaying Oil Life ....................................................
241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ..........................
68,299
Recommended Engine Oil .........................
2 4 7, 3 13
Viscosity ........................................................................
247
Opening/Closing Hatch ...............................................................................
10 4
Hood ...............................................................................
246
Power Windows .......................................................
107
Outside Temperature Display
............................84
Overheating
..................................................................297
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
......................................................................20,204
Panic Mode
....................................................................10 0
Parking
...................................................................223,230
Parking Brake
...............................................................219
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
................................................................68,302
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .......................53
Passing Indicators
.....................................................11 0
Power Flow Monitor
.................................................88
Power Windows
.........................................................107
Precautions While Driving
................................200
Rain .................................................................................
200
Pregnant Women
........................................................39
Puncture (Tire)
............................................................287
R
Radiator ............................................................................253
Radio (AM/FM)
..................................................14 3 ,15 4
Radio Data System (RDS)
.....................................14 4
RDS (Radio Data System)
.....................................14 4
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)
..........317
Rear Cargo Console
.................................................128
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
.............................................................................11 6
Rearview Mirror
.........................................................11 8
Refueling
.........................................................................231
Fuel Gauge ..............................................................
14 , 81
Gasoline ..............................................................
231,312
Low Fuel Indicator ......................................................
70
Regulations .................................................2 17, 2 7 2 , 3 15
Remote Transmitter
................................................10 0
Replacement Battery ............................................................................
279
Bulbs ................................................................................
258
Fuses ...............................................................................
304
Tires .................................................................................
275
Wiper Blade Rubber ...............................................
266
Reporting Safety Defects U.S. Vehicle
......316
Resetting a Trip Meter
............................................84
S
Safety Check ....................................................................33
Safety Labels
..................................................................65
Safety Message
..............................................................27
Seat Belts
...........................................................................34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .........................
36
Checking .........................................................................
40
Fastening .........................................................................
37
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .......................................................................
60
Pregnant Women .......................................................
39
Reminder ........................................................................
35
Warning Indicator ................................................
35,70
Seats
....................................................................................119
Adjusting ......................................................................
119
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Index
Index U to W
Trip Meter .........................................................................84
Troubleshooting
........................................................285
Blown Fuse ..................................................................
307
Brake Pedal Vibrates ..................................................
24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ..............
25
Emergency Towing ................................................
308
Engine Won’t Start .................................................
293
Noise When Braking .................................................
25
Overheating ................................................................
297
Puncture/Flat Tire .....................................................
287
Regular Gasoline ............................................
231,312
Shift Lever Won’t Move ......................................
296
Warning Indicators ....................................................
68
Turn signals
....................................................................11 0
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...............................
75
U
USB Adapter .......................................................13 6 ,13 8
USB Device
......................................................................137
Unlocking the Doors
................................................99
V
Vanity Mirrors ...................................................................5
Vehicle Identification Numbers
.....................314
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)
.........................214
Off Indicator ........................................................
71, 215
Off Switch ....................................................................
215
System Indicator ................................................
71, 215
Ventilation
.....................................................................131
Viscosity (Oil)
.......................................................2 4 7, 3 13
VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
.........................214
W
Warning and Information Message .............78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking
......................299
Warning Labels
.............................................................65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately)
...................................................................321
Wat ts
..................................................................................312
Wear Indicators (Tire)
..........................................274
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)
...............290
Windows (Opening and Closing)
..................107
Window Washers
......................................................113
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................................
257
Switch .............................................................................
113Windshield
.....................................................................113
Cleaning .......................................................................
284
Defrosting/Defogging ...........................................
132
Wipers and Washers ..............................................
113
Washer Fluid ......................................................
2 5 7, 3 12
Wiper Blades ..............................................................
266
Winter Tires
...................................................................277
Snow Tires ...................................................................
277
Tire Chains ...................................................................
277
Wipers and Washers
...............................................113
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ........
266
WMA
.............................................14 5 ,14 9 ,15 6 ,15 8 ,16 5
Worn Tires
.....................................................................269
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