2012 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Door/Hatch Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w ,
then goes off.
● Comes on if the hatch or either
door is not completely closed.
● The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if the hatch or
either door is opened while
driving.
● Goes off when both doors and the hatch are closed.
EPS (Electric
Power Steering System)
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS (Electric Power Steering System).
● Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. 2If the EPS Indicator Comes On P. 302
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
● Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a
compact spare tire is temporarily
installed.
● Comes on while 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.
U.S.
models only

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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
High Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays
on if the temperature continues to
rise.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
● Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the engine to cool. 2Overheating P. 297
IMA System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the IMA system.
●Remains on or does not come on at all - Avoid high speed driving and have
the vehicle checked by a dealer as soon
as possible. 2If the IMA Indicator Comes On
P. 303
System
Message
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on along with a beep
when a problem is detected. A
system message on the multi-
information display appears at the
same time.
●
While the indicator is on, press the
/ (information) button to see the
message again.
● Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
● The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the /
button is pressed.
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Low
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
● If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
—
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when the passenger
side airbag system is automatically shut off.
●
It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.
● Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
High Beam
Indicator● Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
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U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada

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Turn Signal Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink
when you operate the turn signal lever.
● If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all
turn signals blink at the same time.●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown. Change
the bulb immediately. 2Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 262, 263
—
Lights On
Indicator●
Comes on whenever the light
switch is on, or in AUTO when the
exterior lights are on.●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver's door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator *●
Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
——
Shift Lever Position
Indicator *
●
Indicates in which position your shift lever is.
2 Shifting P. 203—
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator *●
Comes on when the 7-speed shift
mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 205—
* Not available on all models

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Instrument PanelImmobilizer System
Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w , then
goes off.
● Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key information.
● Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 , pull
the key out, and then insert the key and turn it to ON
(w again.
● Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
—
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 105—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●
Comes on when you press the CRUISE button.
2 Cruise Control P. 212—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●
Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 212—
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator●
Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 225, 228—
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Indicator

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*1:The driving mode message on the multi-information display appears for a few seconds when you press the appropriate mode button.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Shift Up
Indicator*
●
Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
2 Shift Up/Down Indicators P. 209—
Shift Down
Indicator*
●
Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when shifting down is
recommended.
SPORT Mode
Indicator *1
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when you press the SPORT mode button.2 3-Mode Drive System P. 211
NORMAL Mode
Indicator*1
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when you press the NORMAL mode button.2 3-Mode Drive System P. 211
ECON Mode
Indicator*1
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when you press the
ECON mode button.2 3-Mode Drive System P. 211
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the / (information) button to see the message agai n
with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
● Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 301
●
Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 112
●
Appears when washer fluid gets low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 257
●
Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
● Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 241
●
Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY
(q .
●
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 , then remove the
key.
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MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the ignition key is turned to
ACCESSORY
(q from ON (w. (The driver’s door is
closed.)—
● Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0 .
●
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●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.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 228
●
Appears when the shift lever is in any forward gear
position, and the Auto Idle Stop operating time has
continued for a while.●Shift to (N .
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 228
●
Appears when the engine does not automatically
restart for the following reasons while the Auto Idle
Stop is in operation.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• There is a problem with the system.●
Manually start the engine.
2Starting the Engine P. 198