2012 HONDA CR-Z transmission fluid

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. • If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the EPS Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada (Red)
1If the EPS Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, EPS is restored. Repeated operation under these conditions can eventually damage the system.

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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
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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
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
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 290
Jump Starting ........................................... 294
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 99
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 101
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 101
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag.............................................. 99
Remote Transmitter ................................ 100
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Won’t Turn ............................................... 24
Kickdown .................................................. 202
L
L Mode ...................................................... 207
Language (HFL) ........................................ 174
Lights ................................................ 110, 258
Automatic............................................... 111
Bulb Replacement ................................... 258
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 112
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 75
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 124
Light Switches......................................... 110
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 110 Load Limits
................................................ 195
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 300
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 299
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 312
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 195
M
Maintenance ............................................. 237
Battery .................................................... 278
Brake Fluid .............................................. 256
Cleaning .................................................. 281
Climate Control ....................................... 280
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 256
Coolant ................................................... 252 Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 241
Oil ........................................................... 247
Precautions .............................................. 238
Radiator .................................................. 253
Remote Transmitter ................................. 279
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 258
Safety ...................................................... 239 Service Items ........................................... 243
Tires ........................................................ 269
Transmission Fluid ................................... 254
Under the Hood ...................................... 245
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 241
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 301
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 195
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ...................................................... 118
Adjusting ................................................ 118
Door ....................................................... 118
Exterior ................................................... 118
Interior Rearview ..................................... 118
Modifications and Accessories ................. 236
MP3 ................... 145, 149, 156, 158, 162, 165
Multi-Information Display ......................... 83
N Numbers (Identification) .......................... 314

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Index
Cutoff System ........................................... 50
Off Indicator ............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
Snow Tires ................................................ 277
Spare Tire ......................................... 287, 313
Spark Plugs ............................................... 312
Specifications ........................................... 312
Specified Fuel ................................... 232, 312
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 41
Starting the Engine .................................. 198
Does Not Start ........................................ 293
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 109
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Steering Wheel ........................................ 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Stopping ................................................... 224
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 109
System Message Indicator ......................... 73T
Tachometer
................................................. 81
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Temperature Sensor ................................. 134
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303
Tires ........................................................... 269
Air Pressure ..................................... 270, 313
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 269
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 287, 313
Inspection ................................................ 269
Labeling .................................................. 270
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 287
Regulations ............................................. 272
Rotation .................................................. 276
Tire Chains .............................................. 277
Wear Indicators ....................................... 274
Winter ..................................................... 277
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 129
Tools .......................................................... 286
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 197
Towing Hook ............................................ 309
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 197
Emergency .............................................. 308
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303 Transmission
............................................. 203
Automatic ............................................... 203
Fluid ........................................................ 254
Number................................................... 314
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 204
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 285
Blown Fuse...................................... 304, 305
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 308
Engine Does Not Start ............................. 293
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 297
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 287
Regular Gasoline ............................. 232, 312
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 296
Unable to Open the Hatch....................... 310
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 110
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 137
USB Flash Drive ................................. 165, 171