Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 109
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 123
Features P. 135
Audio System P. 136 Audio without Navigation System P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 170
Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 196
Refueling P. 231 Fuel Economy P. 234
Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance Minder ™
P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 266
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 280
Handling the Unexpected P. 285
Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299
Information P. 311
Specifications P. 312 Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317 Authorized Manuals P. 319
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of
the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the CR-Z. You may
find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front
cover) represent features and equipment that are available on
some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have
some of these features.
The information and specifications included in this publication
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Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
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Driving P.1 9 1
P
D
N
R
M● Shifting
Depress the brake pedal and press the release
button to move out of P .Move the shift lever without pressing the release button. Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked. Reverse Neutral
Transmission is not locked. Drive Normal driving.7-speed mode can be used.L mode is available.
Ignition Switch
Indicator
Shift Indicator
Shift Down (–) Paddle Shifter Shift Up (+)Paddle Shifter
Release
Button
Shift Lever
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P.204
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
SPORT Mode● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes
the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in the
shift indicator.
L (Low) Mode
P.206● Use Low to get more power when climbing steep hills.
● Pull the + and - paddle shifters at the same time until the shift indicator display changes to "L".
Manual Transmission P.207
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
P .202
● Shift to and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Light Switches
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
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Automatic lighting control can be used when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
When you turn the light switch to
AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.
Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities. The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do not cover this light sensor with anything; otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly. You can change the AUTO light sensitivity using the multi-information display.
Customization Procedure P. 9 0
Light Sensor
*Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Wipers and Washers
Wipers and Washers
Wipers and Washers
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are operating intermittently, the interval decreases by about four seconds. Also, when the vehicle starts moving, the wipers make a single sweep. In the shortest delay setting (
), the wipers
change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
NOTICE Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged. Turn the washers off if no washer luid comes out. The pump may get damaged.
NOTICE In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
Front Wiper/Washer
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The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the ignition switch is in ON
II.
MIST
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The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever.
Wiper Switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
■
Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain.
Adjusting the Delay
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Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay.
Washer
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Sprays while you pull the lever toward you. When you release the lever, the wipers make two or three more sweeps before stopping.
Pull to use
washer.
Intermittent Time Adjustment Ring
MIST OFF
INT: IntermittentLO: Low speed wipeHI: High speed wipeLong delay Short delay
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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat PositionAdjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to adequately press the pedals without leaning forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably. The
passenger’s seat should be adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard as possible.
Move back.
Allow suficient space.
Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Trafic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and their chest. Always make seat adjustments before driving.Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle.
Driver’s seat is shown.
Height Adjustment (Driver's seat only)Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat. Horizontal Position AdjustmentPull up on the bar to move
the seat, then release the bar.
Seat-back Angle AdjustmentPull up the lever to change the angle.
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Driving
When Driving Shifting
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
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Use the paddle shifters to change between first and seventh speeds without removing your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful when engine braking is needed. You can cancel this mode by pressing any of the three driving mode buttons, or pulling the
paddle shifter for a few seconds.
When the Driving Mode is in ECON or NORMAL
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The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the number is displayed in the shift indicator.The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed temporarily before making a turn.
When the Driving Mode is in SPORT
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The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The
M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down, the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into first. If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
To improve fuel economy, the transmission may shift up to a higher speed than the seventh under certain circumstances. In this case, the number in the shift indicator remains as "7." In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifte r
under the following conditions:Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the higher speed position.Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest threshold of the lower speed position. When the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up automatically.When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts down automatically. Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back to the normal D driving mode.
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
How to Set Up the Jack
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket (as shown in the image) clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point.
Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the extension bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
Changing a Flat Tire
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle. Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight ("load") or their shape may not match the jacking point.The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely. Do not use while the engine is running.
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Use only where the ground is irm and level.
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Use only at the jacking points.
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Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
•
Do not put anything on top of or underneath
•
the jack.
WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath. Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
Extension Bar
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Information
Speciications
Brake/Clutch Fluid
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Specified Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Transmission Fluid
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Specified (Automatic Transmission: CVT) Honda CVTF (continuously variable transmission fluid)
3.0 US qt (2.8 ℓ) (Change)
Specified (Manual Transmission) Honda Manual Transmission Fluid 1.5 US qt (1.4 ℓ) (Change)
Engine Oil
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Recommended Genuine Honda Motor OilAPI Premium grade 0W-20
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ) Change including filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 ℓ)
Engine Coolant
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Specified Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/ Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water Capacity (Automatic Transmission: CVT) 1.16 US gal (4.4 ℓ) (change including the remaining 0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Capacity (Manual Transmission) 1.16 US gal (4.4 ℓ) (change including the remaining 0.116 US gal (0.44 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Tire
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Regular Size P195/55R16 86V Pressure psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2
]) 30 (210 [2.1])
Compact Spare Size T135/80D15 99M Pressure psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2
]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size Regular 16 x 6J
Compact Spare 15 x 4T
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