2012 HONDA CR-Z cruise control

uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
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Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the or buttons
on the steering wheel. • Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or decreases until you
release it. This speed is then set.
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following: • Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
• Depress the clutch pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed using the
button on the steering wheel when adjusting the
speed with the accelerator and brake pedals.
DECEL/SETRES/ACCELDECEL/SET
■To Cancel
To decrease speed
To increase speed
1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the
button while driving at a speed of at
least 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations: • When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)
• When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise control is canceled automatically.
RES/ACCEL
CRUISE Button
CANCEL Button
Manual transmission models

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uuEmissions TestinguTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7.Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows,
drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may
vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds
because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

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Index
Belts (Seat).................................................. 34
Beverage Holders ...................................... 126
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............... 88, 173
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 220
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 222
Brake Assist System ................................. 223
Brake System Indicator............................. 302
Fluid ........................................................ 256
Foot Brake ............................................... 221
Indicator .................................................. 302
Parking Brake .......................................... 220
Brightness Control (In strument Panel).... 115
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 258
Back-Up Lights......................................... 263
Brake/Taillight .......................................... 264
Bulb Specifications ................................... 312
Fog Lights ................................................ 260 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light ...................................................... 262
Headlights ............................................... 258
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 265
Rear License Plate Light............................ 265
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light .....
262 C
Carbon Monoxide Gas
............................... 64
Carrying Cargo ................................. 193, 195
CD Player ........................... 145, 156, 158, 162
Certification Label .................................... 314
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 258
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 300
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 60
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 59
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
CHRG Indicator ........................................... 82
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 283
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 281
Climate Control System ............................ 132
Changing the Mode ................................ 132
Defrosting the Windscreen and
Windows ............................................... 133
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 280
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 132
Sensors ................................................... 134
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 132
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 287, 313
Controls ....................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 252
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 253 Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 252
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 297
Creep Aid System ..................................... 200
Creeping ................................................... 202
Cruise Control .......................................... 212
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 126
Customer Service Information ................ 322
Customized Features ................................. 90
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 112
Dead Battery ............................................ 294
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 133
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 315
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 110
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 118
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 248
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 110
Door Mirrors ............................................. 118
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ................................. 72
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ....................... 33
Keys.......................................................... 99

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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside................................... 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 101
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 272
Driving ...................................................... 191
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 202
Braking ................................................... 220
Cruise Control ........................................ 212
Shifting Gear .......................................... 203
Starting the Engine ................................. 198
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 280
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar .......................................... 9, 87
Eco Guide ............................................... 9, 86
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 77
Elapsed Time .............................................. 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 72, 302
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 215
Emergency ................................................ 308
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 317
Engine ....................................................... 314
Coolant .................................................. 252
Jump Starting ......................................... 294 Oil ........................................................... 247
Starting ................................................... 198
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 109
Engine Coolant ......................................... 252
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 253
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 252
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 297
Engine Oil ................................................. 247
Adding .................................................... 249
Checking ................................................. 248
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 247
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS
(Electric Power Steering System) ..... 72, 302
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 283
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 118
F Features ..................................................... 135
Filters ......................................................... 280
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 280
Oil ........................................................... 250
Flat Tire ..................................................... 287
Floor Mats ................................................. 282 Fluid
Clutch ..................................................... 256
Manual Transmission ....................... 254, 255
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 256
Engine Coolant ....................................... 252
Windshield Washer ................................. 257
Foot Brake ................................................ 221
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 113
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 232
Economy ................................................. 235
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 232
Refueling................................................. 232
Fuel Economy ........................................... 235
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 234
Message.................................................. 301
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 233
Fuses .......................................................... 304
Inspecting and Changing......................... 307
Locations......................................... 304, 305

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Index
G Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 235
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 232
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 232
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmissi on (CVT) ................. 203
Glass (care) ................................................ 283
Glove Box .................................................. 125
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 258
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 285
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 173
HFL Buttons ............................................. 173
HFL Menus .............................................. 175
HFL Status Display.................................... 174
Phone Setup ............................................ 177
Hatch ......................................................... 104
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ........................ 33
Unable to Open ....................................... 310
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 121
Headlights ................................................. 111
Aiming .................................................... 258
Automatic Operation ............................... 111 Dimming ......................................... 110, 112
Operating........................................ 110, 112
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 131
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 173
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 73
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 200
Honda IMA System ..................................... 10
I Identification Numbers ............................ 314
Engine and Transmission ......................... 314
Vehicle Identification ............................... 314
Ignition Switch ......................................... 109
Illumination Control ................................. 115
Knob ....................................................... 115
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator .......... 82
IMA System Indicator ................................. 73
Immobilizer System .................................. 105
Indicator.................................................... 76
Indicators .................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 70
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 76
Charging System ............................... 69, 300
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 213
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 76, 212
Door Open ................................................ 33
ECON Mode .............................................. 77
EPS (Electric Power Steering System) .. 72, 302
Fog Light ................................................... 75 High Temperature ..................................... 73
High-Beam................................................ 74
IMA System .............................................. 73
Immobilizer System ................................... 76
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 299
Low Temperature...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 72, 217
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 301
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 302
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 35, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 76
Shift Up .................................................... 77
Side Airbag Off ................................... 54, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 52, 71
System Message ....................................... 73
Transmission ............................................. 69
Turn Signal ............................................... 75
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 71, 215
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 71, 216
Information .............................................. 311
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 115
Interior Lights ........................................... 124
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 118