2012 HONDA CR-Z engine coolant

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission (CVT) Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda CVTF (continuously
variable transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.0 US qt (2.8 L)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 L)
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
Change
including filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 L) in the reserve tank)
■Tire
Regular
SizeP195/55R16 86V
Pressure30 psi
(210 kPa [2.1 kgf/cm 2
])
Compact
Spare Size T135/80D15 99M Pressure
60 psi
(420 kPa [4.2 kgf/cm
2
])
Wheel SizeRegular16 x 6J
Compact Spare15 x 4T

Index
323
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 205
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 222
Accessories and Modifications ................ 236
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 127
Active Head Restraints ............................. 123
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 252
Engine Oil ............................................... 249
Washer ................................................... 257
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 247
Adjusting
Head Restraints ....................................... 121
Headlights .............................................. 258
Mirrors.................................................... 118
Seats....................................................... 119
Steering Wheel ....................................... 117
Air Conditioning System
(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
Air Pressure ...................................... 269, 313
Airbags ....................................................... 41 Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ......................................... 45
Airbag Care ............................................... 55
Event Data Recorders ................................. 26
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator ........................................ 52, 70, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 53
Sensors ...................................................... 47
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 50
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
AM/FM Audio ................................... 143, 154
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 222
Indicator .................................................... 70
ASST Indicator ............................................. 82
Audio Remote Controls .............................. 19
Audio System ............................................ 136
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 142
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 138
Error Messages ........................................ 167
General Information ................................ 169
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 149
PC Card ................................................... 172
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 144
Reactivating ............................................. 139
Recommended CDs ................................. 169
Recommended Drives .............................. 171
Security Code .......................................... 139
Theft Protection ....................................... 139
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 137 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 171
with Navigation System ........................... 151
without Navigation System ...................... 141
Authorized Manuals ................................ 321
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ................................................. 90
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 225
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 76
Automatic Lighting .................................. 111
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 202
Creeping ................................................. 202
Fluid ........................................................ 254
Kickdown ................................................ 202
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 204
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 296
Shifting ................................................... 203
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 138
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 88
Average Speed ........................................... 85
B
Back-Up Light ........................................... 263
Battery ...................................................... 278
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 300
Jump Starting .......................................... 294 Maintenance }
(Checking the 12 Volt Battery) ............... 278
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 279
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) ........... 82

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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

325
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