2013 HONDA CR-Z steering

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descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
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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. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 65
Indicators P. 66 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. 110
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 126
2Features P. 137
Audio System P. 138 Audio Error Messages P. 153
2Driving P. 171
Before Driving P. 172 Towing a Trailer P. 177
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 213
Refueling P. 216 Fuel Economy P. 219
2Maintenance P. 221
Before Performing Maintenance P. 222 Maintenance Minder

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 138)
❙Navigation System *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 117)
❙Heated Mirror Button *
(P 117)
❙Seat Heater Switches *
(P133)
❙Ignition Switch (P 110)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 118)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 197)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 197)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 197)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 204)
❙km/h/mph Change Button (P81)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 81)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 83)
❙Climate Control System (P134 )
❙Hazard Warning Button
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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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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P65)
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 System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Gauges
(P81)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P66)
Ambient Meter
System Indicators System Indicators System Indicators
Lights 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) System Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator (Red)
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
IndicatorHigh Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT Mode
Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Plus Sport System
Indicator
Plus Sport READY
Indicator
Plus Sport Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel (P118)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.Hatch (P104)
● With the doors unlocked, press the hatch
release button on the hatch to open it.
Power Door Mirrors
(P120) ● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P108)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, the passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position, the passenger's window
switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P171)
Manual Transmission (P188)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P183) ● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
● Shifting 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
(P185)
● 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 (P187)
● 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 manual shift 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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What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0 to (q.
Why?
● The steering wheel may be locked.
● Move the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P on
the automatic transmission (CVT) model.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressu re on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
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uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle's Safety Features
Safe Driving
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passenger.
1Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many features that
work together to help protect you and your
passenger during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger compartment,
front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering
column, and tensioners that tighten the seat belts in
a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passenger cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags Door Locks
Occupant Position Detection
System (OPDS) Sensor
Side Airbags
11Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
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