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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
were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor
Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
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Quick Reference Guide
❙ Headlights/Turn Signals
❙ Fog Lights
*
❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
*
❙ Remote Audio Control Buttons
❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
*
❙ Wipers/Washers
❙ Cruise Control Buttons
❙ SEL/RESET Button
❙ ( Information) Button
❙ Horn
❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
❙ Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
System Voice Control Buttons *
P.110
P.112
P.204,206
P.204,206
P.169
P.113
P.211
P.83
P.83
P.173
P.173
*Not available on all models
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❙ Side Curtain Airbags
❙ Seat Belts
❙ Interior Lights (Rear)
❙ Cargo Area Light
❙ Cargo Area❙ Rear Cargo Console
❙ Interior Lights/Map Lights
❙ Rearview Mirror
❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors
*
❙ Upper Instrument Panel Storage
❙ Seats
❙ Side Airbags
P.123
P.118
P.34
P.51
P.123
P.124
P.119
P.48
P.128
P.128
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
■ Maintenance
■ Windshield Wipers
■ Headlights
■ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights■ Back-up Lights
■ Brake/Taillights
■ Rear Side Marker Lights
■ Rear Turn Signal Lights
■ Door Mirrors
■ Side Turn Signal Lights
■ Door Locks/Unlocks
■ Tires
■ Fog Lights
*
■ How to Refuel
■ Rear Wiper
■ Opening/Closing the Hatch
■ Hatch Release Switch
■ High-mount Brake Light
P.237,245
P.113,266
P.118
P.110,262
P.100
P.269,287
P.112,260
P.110,258
P.110,262
P.263
P.264
P.110,263
P.110,263
P.232
P.114,268
P.104
P.104
P.265
Visual Index
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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
P. 6 7
Gauges P.81 Multi-Information Display
P.83 System Indicators
P.68
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
P.11 0
Light Control Switches Wipers and Washers
P.113
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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Maintenance P. 2 3 7
Under the Hood P. 2 4 5
Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.
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Add when necessary. Check transmission fluid (CVT).
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Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
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Check the 12 volt battery regularly.
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Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
Locate the hood latch handle, pull the handle up, and lift up the hood.
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.
Wiper Blades P. 2 6 6
Replace blades if they leave streaks
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across the windshield.
Lights
P. 2 5 8
Inspect all lights regularly.
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Tires
P. 2 6 9
Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
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Check tire pressure regularly.
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Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver’s door? The beeper sounds when: The key is left in the ignition switch.
•
The exterior lights are left on.
•
The auto idle stop is in operation.
•
Why does the beeper sound
when I start driving? The beeper sounds when: The driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
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The parking brake lever is not fully released.
•
Why does a screeching sound
occur when I apply the brake pedal? The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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