2012 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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MessageConditionExplanation
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Appears while you are customizing the settings for the
following reasons:
The shift lever is moved out of
(P .
The parking brake is released.2 Customized Features P. 90
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
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Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
.
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
■Speedometer
■Tachometer
■Fuel Gauge
■Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
1Gauges
Press and hold the kmh/mph change button until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h. The display change message appears for a few
seconds.
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.E
1Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the km/mpg change button to switch
the measurement.

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The remaining battery charge level is displayed
as a bar graph.
The degree to which the electric motor is assisting the engine is displayed by the
ASST indicator bar.
The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG
indicator bar.
■IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator1IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions: • When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.
• When the IMA battery has been disconnected.
• When the IMA battery control system is correcting
its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.
IMA Battery Charge
Level Indicator
CHRG Indicator ASST Indicator
■Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
■Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)
1Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA battery is too hot or too cool, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and auto idle
stop, even though the battery is well-charged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.

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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature,
and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.
■Switching the Display
4
/
(Information)
Button4SEL/RESET
Button
Eco Guide feedback
with Eco Drive Bar Average Fuel
Economy
RecordsAverage Fuel
Economy A
Range
Elapsed Time
Average Vehicle
Speed
Power Flow Monitor
Engine Oil Life
Customizable Setting Entry HFL
*
OFF
Shown when Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ® is activated.
* Not available on all models

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Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure 2 separate trips. ■ Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button. The trip
meter is reset to “0.0”.
■Odometer
■Trip Meter
Odometer Outside temperature Trip A Trip B
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the SEL/RESET button.

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada). ■Adjusting the ou tside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect. 2 Customized Features P. 90
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time during one drive cycle.
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A was reset.
■Outside Temperature
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.Road
heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the
temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized features to corre ct the temperature.
1Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
2 Customized Features P. 90

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■ Real-Time score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the multi-
information display. Leaves are:• Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.
• Deducted when your style is not fuel efficient.
■ Reset the system
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30 seconds, and do not run the engine. 1. The shift lever must be in
(P .
The parking brake must be set.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
3. Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.
4. Depress the brake pedal twice.
uThe ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
uWhen the METER COLOR CHANGE setting on the multi-information display is
off, the color stays in blue.
5. Press the ECON mode button.
6. Press the NORMAL mode button.
uThe ambient meter color turns off.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 .
■Eco Assist Scoring (Real-Time Score )/Eco Guide Feedback
Leaf
ICON1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage
1Reset the system
If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the NORMAL
mode button. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
,
then go to step 1.
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
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■Eco guide feedback with eco drive bar
The bar extends to the right or left of the center line while driving. The more
aggressive the acceleration is, the further the bar extends to the right. The more
aggressive the deceleration is, the further the bar extends to the left. Keep the bar
near the center line for better fu el economy while driving.
Deceleration Acceleration
High Fuel Economy High Fuel Economy
Moderate Deceleration
Aggressive Deceleration Moderate Acceleration
Aggressive Acceleration
1Eco guide feedback with eco drive bar
The ambient meter color changes corresponding to the level of eco drive bar extension.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models