2011 HONDA CR-Z stop start

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The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine. The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on current operating conditions.Tips to Improve Fuel Economy
To help your vehicle’s fuel economy: ●
Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display. It relects your driving style.
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Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration ● The electric motor assists the engine. Slow acceleration/ High speed cruise ●
Only the engine powers the vehicle. Deceleration ●
The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.
Stop ● Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
IMA
System
Electric MotorAssist
Eco Drive Bar Display IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
ON IMA
System
Electric Motor OFF
IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
ON
IMA
System
Electric Motor OFF
IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
OFF
IMA
System
Charging IMA
Battery Fuel
Engine
OFFVehicle Speed
Time
The Honda IMA System
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Depress the brake pedal. The vehicle speed goes below 6 mph (10 km/h).1. Depress the brake pedal.
The vehicle speed goes below 19 mph (30 km/h).
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal again.
2. Move the shift lever to .
3. Depress the accelerator pedal to resume driving.
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Continue to depress the brake pedal.
• Move the shift
lever to .
• Release the clutch pedal.
Continue to depress the brake pedal. Release the brake pedal.
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Automatic transmission (CVT)Manual transmission Engine status
Turning off
Off
Restarting
Deceleration Stop Start-up
Auto Idle Stop Function To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed belo w. When Auto Idle Stop is
on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.
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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.
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The exterior lights are left on.
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The auto idle stop is in operation.
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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.
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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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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.
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Comes on along with the ABS

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indicator - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
If the Brake System Indicator Comes
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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

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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.
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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.
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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

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is not charging. Comes on during driving

• - Turn off
the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.
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Transmission Indicator(Shift Position Indicator) * Comes on for a few seconds when

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

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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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Instrument Panel
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

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come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
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U.S. models only
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS IndicatorComes on briefly when you turn

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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

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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 Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Message ConditionExplanation
Appears when the ignition key is turned to

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ACCESSORY
from ON II. (The driver’s door is
closed.) —
Appears when you open the driver’s door while the

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ignition key is in LOCK
0. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

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Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the auto idle stop is in operation, and the engine is ready
to restart. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

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Appears when the shift lever is in any forward gear

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position, and the auto idle stop operating time has continued for a while. Shift to

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N. Auto Idle Stop P.227
Appears while the auto idle stop is in operation, and

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to allow the engine to restart again for the following reasons:
The IMA battery charge is low.
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There is a problem with the system.
• Manually start the engine.

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Keys

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Use the key to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors and hatch. You can also use the remote transmitter to lock and unlock the doors and hatch.
Key Number Tag

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Contains a number that you will need if you purchase a replacement key.
Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle theft.
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The keys contain precision electronics. Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics: Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or

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in locations with high temperature or high humidity.Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on

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them.Keep the keys away from liquids.

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Do not take the keys apart except for replacing

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the battery.
If the circuit in the keys are damaged, the engine may not start, and the remote transmitter may not work.If the keys do not work properly, have them inspected by a dealer.
Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a safe place outside of your vehicle.If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact your dealer. If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.
Key with Remote Transmitter
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