2012 HONDA CR-Z start stop button

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument PanelImmobilizer System
Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w , then
goes off.
● Comes on if the immobilizer
system cannot recognize the key information.
● Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 , pull
the key out, and then insert the key and turn it to ON
(w again.
● Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
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Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 105—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●
Comes on when you press the CRUISE button.
2 Cruise Control P. 212—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator●
Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 212—
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator●
Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine
automatically shuts off.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 225, 228—
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Indicator

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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Use the system when the engine is running. 1.Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial.
3. Press the button to cancel.
■ Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the button and sw itch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During the Auto Idle Stop, the air conditioning
system will be turned off.
If the ECON mode is selected, the fan may also be
turned off.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
Once you have set the desired temperature, do not use the temperature control dial more than necessary.
Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the set temperature.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Dashboard
vents
Dashboard
and floor
vents
Floor vents
Floor and defroster
vents
AUTO Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
(Fan Control) Button
(Recirculation) Button
Temperature
Control Dial (Windshield Defogger) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
MODE Button

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uuClimate Control SystemuUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■ To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button (the indicator on).
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.
Pressing the button restarts the engine
automatically during the auto idle stop.
To defog during the auto idle stop, restart the engine
as follows.
1. Make sure the shift lever is in
(N.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully.
3. Press the button.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models

uuWhen DrivinguVSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System
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Driving
This button is on the driver side control panel.
To turn the VSA ® system on and off, press and
hold it until you hear a beep. VSA ® will stop and the indicator will come on.
To turn it on again, press the (VSA ® OFF)
button until you hear a beep.VSA ® is turned on every time you start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.
■VSA ® On and Off1VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC (Electronic Stability
Control), System Without VSA ®, your vehicle will have normal braking
and cornering ability, but it will not have VSA ®
traction and stability enhancement.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA ® temporarily switched off.
When the VSA ® system is off, the traction control
system is also off. You should only attempt to free
your vehicle with the VSA ® off if you are not able to
free it when the VSA ® is on.
Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA ® on again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA ® and traction control
systems switched off.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on or
blinks, the VSA ® system comes on automatically. In
this case, you cannot turn the system off by pressing
the button.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediatel y after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF
Indicator

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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.To apply:
Pull the lever fully up without pressing the release button.
To release: 1.Pull the lever slightly, and press and hold the release button.
2. Lower the lever down all the way, then release the button.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The
rear brakes and axle can be damaged if you drive
with the parking brake applied.
If you start driving without fully releasing the parking
brake, a buzzer sounds as a warning, and RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE appears on the multi-information
display.
Always apply the parking brake when parking.
To prevent the parking br ake from freezing when the
outside temperature is extremely cold, do not apply
it, but do the following:
Put the shift lever in
(P , then use a block or other
wheel chock to stop the wheels from turning.
Put the shift lever in
(R or (1, then use a block or
other wheel chock to stop the wheels from turning.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models

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uuParking Your VehicleuAuto Idle Stop
Driving
The brake pedal is released. ■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed when:
• The shift position is changed to
(R .
• Shift mode set in the L mode.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The pressure to the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The IMA battery charge becomes low.
• The low temperature indicator comes on.
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly.
• The (windshield defogger) button is pressed.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

uuParking Your VehicleuAuto Idle Stop
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Driving
The clutch pedal is fully depressed, and the shift lever is moved to a position other
than
(N .
■ The engine automatically resta rts when the clutch pedal is fully depressed
even if the shift lever is in
(N when:
• The low temperature indicator comes on.
• The accelerator pedal is pressed.
• The IMA battery charge becomes low.
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
The engine automatically restarts when the pressure on the brake pedal is
repeatedly applied and released slightly during a stop. This applies even if the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
uThe engine automatically restarts.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
■When the Auto Idle Stop Indicator Starts Blinking Rapidly1When the Auto Idle Stop Indicator Starts Blinking Rapidly
The indicator starts blinking rapidly under the
following conditions: • The (windshield defogger) button is pressed.
• When the climate control system is in use and
moisture builds up inside the vehicle.
• When the climate control system is in use and the
difference between the set temperature and the
actual temperature inside the vehicle becomes
significant.

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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