2012 HONDA CR-Z lights

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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
❙Wipers/Washers (P 113)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) *
(P 206)
❙Brightness Control (P 115)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 110)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 112)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P 140)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)*
(P206)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 212)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 83)
❙ / (Information) Button (P 83)4
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons *
(P 173)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

() See Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Upper Instrument
Panel Storage
❙Rearview Mirror (P 118)
❙Interior Lights/Map Lights (P 124)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors*
❙Seat Belts
(P 34)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 51)
❙Interior Lights (Rear)
(P 124)
❙Cargo Area Light
❙Seats
(P 119)
❙Side Airbags (P 48)
❙Rear Cargo Console (P 128)
❙Cargo Area (P 128)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 245)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 113, 266)
❙Door Lock/Unlock
Control (P 100)
❙Headlights
(P 110, 258)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights (P 110, 262)
❙Tires
(P 269, 287)
❙Fog Lights *
(P 112)❙Rear License Plate Light (P 265)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 264)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 263)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 263)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 264)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 265)
❙How to Refuel
(P 233)
❙Rear Wiper (P114,268)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P 104)
❙Hatch Release
(P104)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P 110, 262)
❙Door Mirrors
(P 118)

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P67)
Tachometer
CHRG/ASST Indicators
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
Shift Up/Down Indicator *Multi-Information
Display
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator
*
System Indicators
Lights Reminders
Instant Fuel
Economy GaugeSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security Alarm
System Indicator
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Gauges
(P81)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P68)
Ambient Meter
System Indicators System Indicators
System IndicatorsLights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator *
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
12 Volt Battery
Charging System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
U.S. models only
Door/Hatch Open
Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control
Indicator
System Message
Indicator
High Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT Mode
Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P97)
Turn Signals (P110)
Lights (P110)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing Wipers and Washers
(P113)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel
(P117)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P237)
Under the Hood (P245)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check transmission fluid (CVT).
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the 12 volt battery regularly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P258)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P266)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P269)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.

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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the driver's door?The beeper sounds when: ●The key is left in the ignition switch.
● The exterior lights are left on.
● The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when: ●Driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
● The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.