2012 HONDA CR-Z oil

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

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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

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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
O Odometer.................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 247
Adding .................................................... 249
Checking ................................................. 248
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 247
Viscosity .................................................. 247
Opening/Closing Hatch ...................................................... 104
Hood ....................................................... 246
Power Windows ...................................... 107
Outside Temperature ................................. 85
Overheating .............................................. 297
P
Panic Mode ............................................... 106
Parking ...................................................... 224
Parking Brake ............................................ 220
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 302
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 110
Power Door Mirror ................................... 118
Power Flow Monitor ................................... 89
Power Windows ........................................ 107
Precautions While Driving ........................ 201
Rain ......................................................... 201
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39 Puncture (Tire)
.......................................... 287
R
Radiator .................................................... 253
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 143, 154
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 144
Range .......................................................... 85
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 317
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 116
Rear Luggage Console ............................. 128
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 263
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................. 263
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 118
Refueling .................................................. 232
Fuel Gauge................................................ 81
Gasoline .......................................... 232, 312
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations ............................... 218, 271, 315
Remote Transmitter ................................. 100
Replacement Battery .................................................... 278
Bulbs ....................................................... 258
Fuses ............................................... 304, 305
Tires ........................................................ 275
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 266, 268
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 316
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84 S Safe Driving
................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 33
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message .......................................... 27
Seat ........................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................ 119
Seat Heaters ........................................... 131
Seat Belts .................................................... 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 36
Checking .................................................. 40
Fastening .................................................. 37
Installing a Child Seat................................ 60
Pregnant Women...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 35
Warning Indicator ............................... 35, 70
Seat Heaters ............................................. 131
Security System Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 59
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 141
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 203
Operation ......................................... 20, 204
Releasing ................................................ 296
Won’t Move ........................................... 296
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 204
Shifting ..................................................... 203
Side Airbags ............................................... 48

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Index
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 314
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 215
Off Button ............................................... 216
Off Indicator .............................................. 71
System Indicator ........................................ 71
Ventilation ................................................ 132
Viscosity (Oil) ..................................... 247, 313
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 215W
Warning and Information Messages
......... 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 299
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 319
Watts ......................................................... 312
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 274
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 290
Window Washers ..................................... 113
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 257
Switch ..................................................... 113
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 107
Windshield ................................................ 113
Cleaning ................................................. 284
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 133
Washer Fluid ........................................... 257
Wiper Blades ................................... 266, 268
Wipers and Washers................................ 113
Winter Tires .............................................. 277
Snow Tires .............................................. 277
Tire Chains .............................................. 277
Wipers and Washers ................................. 113
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades ................................................... 266
WMA ................. 145, 149, 156, 158, 162, 165