2013 HONDA CR-Z check engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 104 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 119Adjusting the Seats P. 121
Climate Control System P. 134
General Information on the Audio System P. 155 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 158
When Driving P. 178 Braking P. 208 Parking Your Vehicle P. 212
Rearview Camera P. 214
Accessories and Modifications P. 220
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 242
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 253 12 Volt Battery P. 262 Remote Transmitter Care P. 263
Cleaning P. 265
Engine Does Not Start P. 286 Jump Starting P. 287 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 289
Fuses P. 297 Emergency Towing P. 301 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 303
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 309 Reporting Safety Defects P. 310
Authorized Manuals P. 315 Customer Service Information P. 316
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 137
DrivingP. 171
MaintenanceP. 221
Handling the UnexpectedP. 269
InformationP. 305
IndexP. 317
Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P27)
Airbags (P39)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P54)
● Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. If you decide to
disregard our recommendations and transport a child passenger, the child
should be properly restrained.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P62)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P172)
● Before driving, check that the seats, steering wheel, and
mirrors have been properly adjusted. Seat Belts
(P32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat.
● Check that your passenger is wearing their
seat belt correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Maintenance (P221)
Under the Hood (P229)
● 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 (P242)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P250)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P253)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P269)
Flat Tire (P271)
● Park in a safe place and repair the flat tire
using the temporary tire repair kit.
● Park in a safe place and replace the flat
tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P292) ● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with an optional compact spare tire
Engine Won't Start (P286)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P297)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.Overheating (P290)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P301)
● Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when the parking
brake is applied, and goes off when it is released.
● Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
● The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level. 2What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 295
● Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer. 2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 295
Low Oil
Pressure
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place. 2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 292
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.Canada
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if
the engine is not started. If
“readiness codes” have not been
set, it blinks five times before it goes off.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
● Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 311
● Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
● Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer. 2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 294
12 Volt Battery
Charging System
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on when the 12 volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption. 2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 293
Transmission
Indicator*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
* Not available on all models
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
EPS (Electric
Power Steering) System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and
goes off when the engine starts.
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the EPS (Electric Power Steering) System.
●Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. 2If the EPS System Indicator Comes On P. 295
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if the tire pressure of
any of the tires becomes
significantly low.
● Blinks for about one minute, and
then stays on if there is a problem
with the TPMS, or when a
compact spare tire *
is temporarily
installed.
● Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
● Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle
is fitted with a compact spare, get your
regular tire repaired or replaced and put
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
U.S.
models only
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
High
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Blinks when the engine coolant temperature goes up, and stays
on if the temperature continues to rise.
● Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
● Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the engine to cool. 2Overheating P. 290
IMA System
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on if there is a problem
with the IMA system.
● Remains on or does not come on at all - Avoid high speed driving and have
the vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. 2If the IMA Indicator Comes On
P. 296
System Message
Indicator
● Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on along with a beep
when a problem is detected. A
system message on the multi-information display appears at the
same time.
● While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the
message again.
● Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears
on the multi-information display. Take
the appropriate action for the message.
● The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the button is pressed.
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