2011 HONDA CR-Z trailer

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
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Driving
This chapter describes driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
191
Before Driving
Driving Preparation ................................. 192
Maximum Load Limit .............................. 194
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle .............................. 196
When Driving Starting the Engine ................................. 197
Precautions While Driving ....................... 200
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................ 201Shifting (Automatic Transmission - CVT) .202
Shifting (Manual Transmission) ............... 207
3-Mode Drive System ............................. 210
Cruise Control ........................................ 211 VSA
®
(Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ....... 214TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .216
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation .................. 217
Braking Brake System .......................................... 219
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 221
Brake Assist System ................................ 222
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ....................................... 223Auto Idle Stop (Automatic Transmission -
CVT) ....................................................... 224 Auto Idle Stop (Manual Transmission) ..... 227
Parking ................................................... 230
Refueling Fuel Information ..................................... 231
How to Refuel ........................................ 232
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy ........................ 234
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ............................................. 235
Modifications ......................................... 235
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Before Driving Maximum Load Limit
Maximum Load Limit The maximum load for your vehicle is 400 lbs (181 kg). See Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb. This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, and all cargo.
Specifications P. 3 12
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.
Specifications P. 3 12
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed. Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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Before Driving Maximum Load Limit
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Max Load 400 lbs
(181 kg) Cargo Weight
250 lbs
(113 kg)
Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 1 = 150 lbs (68 kg x 1 = 68 kg)
Max Load 400 lbs
(181 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs (45 kg)
Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)
Load Limits Example Example 1 Example 2
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Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties. Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
Emergency Towing P.308
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Index
Index T
Security System
.........................................................105
Immobilizer System Indicator ...............................
75
Indicator ...........................................................................
76
SEL /RESET Button
........................................................83
Select Lever
...................................................20,202,207
Operation ....................................................
20,202,207
Releasing ......................................................................
296
Won’t Move ...............................................................
296
Selecting a Child Seat
...............................................59
Selector Knob (Audio)
...........................................141
Setting the Clock
.........................................................98
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
..........20,204,205
Speed Position Indicator/M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Indicator ................
20,203
Shift Lever
.............................................................202,207
Shift Lever Positions
.......................................20,203
Automatic Transmission (CV T) .................
20,203
Shift Up/Down Indicators
...........................76,20 8
Shifting (Transmission)
...............................202,207
Side Airbag
......................................................................48
Cutoff System ..............................................................
50
Off Indicator .................................................................
50
Side Curtain Airbag
....................................................51
Snow Tires
......................................................................277
Spare Tire
...............................................................2 8 7, 3 13
Spark Plugs
.....................................................................312
Specifications ......................................................312, 313
Specified Fuel
.....................................................231,312
Speedometer
...................................................................81
SPORT Mode Button
...........................................7, 21 0
SPORT Mode Indicator
.............................................76
SRS Airbags (Airbags)
..............................................44
Starting the Engine
.................................................197
Does Not Start ...........................................................
293
Jump Starting ............................................................
294
Steering Wheel
...........................................................117
Adjusting ......................................................................
117
Stopping
...........................................................................223
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel)
....2,3
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
..........44
System Message Indicator
....................................73
T
Tachometer .......................................................................81
Te m p e ra t u r e
.....................................................73,74 , 8 4
Indicators ..................................................................
73,74
Outside Temperature Display ..............................
84
Temperature Sensor
................................................133
3-Mode Drive System
.........................................7, 21 0
Mode Buttons ........................................................
7, 21 0
Time (Setting)
................................................................98 Tires
.....................................................................................269
Air Pressure .......................................................
270 , 313
Checking and Maintaining .................................
269
Inspection .....................................................................
269
Labeling .........................................................................
270
Puncture (Flat Tire) ..................................................
287
Regulations ..................................................................
272
Rotation .........................................................................
276
Spare Tire ............................................................
2 8 7, 3 13
Tire Chains ...................................................................
277
Wear Indicators .........................................................
274
Winter ............................................................................
277
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.............................................................................216
Indicator .......................................................
72,216,217
Tools
....................................................................................286
Towing a Trailer
..........................................................19 6
Towing Your Vehicle
...............................................19 6
Emergency ..................................................................
308
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
...........................................................................216
Transmission
...............................................202,207,313
Automatic (CV T) ......................................................
202
Fluid .......................................................................
254,255
Manual ...........................................................................
207
Number .........................................................................
314
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ...........
20,204,205
Shift Position Indicator .................................
20,203
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