2012 HONDA CR-Z change wheel

Contents
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vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 109
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 124
2Features P. 135
Audio System P. 136 Audio without Navigation System P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 169
2Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 197
Refueling P. 232 Fuel Economy P. 235
2Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance Minder ™
P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 266
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 280
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 285
Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299
2Information P. 311
Specifications P. 312 Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317 Warranty Coverages P. 319
Main Menu2012 CR-Z Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 136)
❙Navigation System *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 116)
❙Heated Mirror Button *
(P 116)
❙Seat Heater Switches *
(P131)
❙Ignition Switch (P 109)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 117)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 211)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 211)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 211)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 216)
❙km/mph Change Button (P81)
❙System Indicators (P 68)
❙Gauges (P 81)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 83)
❙Climate Control System (P132 )
❙Hazard Warning Button

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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P191)
Manual Transmission (P208)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P203) ● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
● Shifting 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
(P205)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
●Pulling a paddle shifter changes the
mode from automatic transmission (CVT)
to 7-speed manual shift mode. The
(M
indicator and the selected speed number
are displayed in the shift indicator.
● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily
changes the mode from automatic
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
L (Low) Mode (P207)
● Use Low to get more power when
climbing steep hills.
● Pull the
(+ and (- paddle shifters at the
same time until the shift indicator display
changes to “L”.
SPORT Mode
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode
(
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (+

Paddle Shifter
Ignition Switch
Release
ButtonShift Lever
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
7-speed mode can be used.
L mode is available.
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever
without pressing the
release button.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
When you turn the light switch to
#Y , the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the AUTO light
sensitivity setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
■Automatic Lighting Control *1Automatic Lighting Control
*
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly.
Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXBright
HIGH
MID
LOW
MINDark
Light Sensor
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers
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Controls
Wipers and WashersThe windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
■ MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever. ■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to the amount of rain. ■ Adjusting the delay
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper delay. ■ Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever, the wipers make
two or three more sweeps before stopping.
■Front Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermitte ntly, the length of the wipe
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring
a MIST
b OFF
c INT: Intermittent
d LO: Low speed wipe
e HI: High speed wipe Pull to use washer.
Long delay Short delay
ADJ

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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height Adjustment
(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Driver’s seat is shown.

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Features
Audio without Navigation System
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q
or
ON
(w .
Use the selector knob to access some audio
functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection. button: Press to select the Sound
Setting mode.
button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to ENTER.
Press the MODE,
(+ , (-, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting. 2 Audio Remote Controls P. 14034
Button
Selector Knob

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Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink ®*
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
Button: Press to give a command or answer a call.
Button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous command, or cancel a
command.
■HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®*
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities: • U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call
(888) 528-7876.
• Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888)
9-HONDA-9.
Voice control tips • Adjust or close the vents and all windows, as noise
coming from them may in terfere with the
microphone.
• Press and release the button before giving a
command. Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
• If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
• A command that consists of several words can be
spoken together. For example, say "Call 123-456-
7890" at once.
• When HFL is in use, navigation voice commands
cannot be recognized.
• To change the volume level, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
(HFL Talk) Button
Volume up
Microphone
(HFL Back) Button
Volume down
Navi Voice Control Buttons
* Not available on all models