2012 HONDA CR-Z adding oil

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil1.Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap

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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
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