2013 HONDA CR-Z power steering

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uuBrakinguBrake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist
helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system increases
the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an emergency
situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering control when braking very hard. 2 Brake Assist System P. 211
2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 210
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be
replaced. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a
lower gear. With manual transmission use a lower
gear for greater engine braking.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.
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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have the vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest service station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place. 1.Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to
(P .
2. Move the shift lever to
(R .
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 .
■Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
• The tire sealant has expired.
• More than two tires are punctured.
• The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
• The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
• Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
• The tire bead is no longer seated.
• The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the ki t that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently damage the tire pressure sensor.
Contact
Area
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch (4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm) No
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
All models
Pressure Gauge
Sealant/Air
Hose (Clear)
Pressure Relief Button
Air Only
Hose (Black)
Inflator Switch
Side Cover
Repair Notification Label
Power Plug
Speed Restriction Label
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Index
Index
Numbers
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................... 67
3-Mode Drive System ............................... 197
ECON Mode Indicator ............................... 76
NORMAL Mode Indicator .......................... 76
SPORT Mode Indicator .............................. 76
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 185
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 210
Accessories and Modifications ................ 220
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 129
Active Head Restraints ............................. 125
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 236
Engine Oil ............................................... 231
Washer ................................................... 241
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 231
Adjusting
Head Restraints ....................................... 123
Headlights .............................................. 242
Mirrors.................................................... 119
Seats....................................................... 121
Steering Wheel ....................................... 118
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 134
Changing the Mode................................ 134 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 135 Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 264
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 134
Sensors .................................................... 136
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 134
Air Pressure ....................................... 253, 307
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorders ................................. 25
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 69, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Audio ........................................... 145
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 210
Indicator .................................................... 69
ASST Indicator ............................................. 82
Audio Remote Controls .............................. 18
Audio System ............................................ 138
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 144
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Error Messages ........................................ 153
General Information ................................ 155
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 151
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 146
Reactivating ............................................. 141 Recommended CDs ................................. 155
Recommended Drives .............................. 157
Security Code .......................................... 141
Theft Protection ...................................... 141
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 139
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 157
Authorized Manuals ................................ 315
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ................................................. 90
Auto Idle Stop
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 191
Manual Transmission ............................... 194
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 75
Automatic Lighting .................................. 112
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 182
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ............ 185, 186
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 191
Creeping ................................................. 182
Fluid ........................................................ 238
Kickdown ................................................ 182
L Mode ................................................... 187
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 184
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 289
Shifting ................................................... 183
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 88
Average Speed ........................................... 85
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Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 111
Door Mirrors ............................................. 120
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ................................. 69
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ....................... 31
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 101
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 256
Driving ...................................................... 171
3-Mode Drive System .............................. 197
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 182
Braking ................................................... 208
Cruise Control ........................................ 200
Manual Transmission .............................. 188
Plus Sport System.................................... 198
Shifting Gear (Automatic Transmission) ... 183
Shifting Gear (Manual Transmission) ....... 188
Starting the Engine ................................. 178
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 264
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 8
Eco Drive Bar .......................................... 9, 87
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86 Ecological Drive Display
............................. 86
ECON Mode ........................................ 76, 197
Elapsed Time ............................................... 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 295
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 203
Emergency ................................................ 301
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 311
Engine ....................................................... 308
Coolant ................................................... 236
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Oil ........................................................... 231
Starting ................................................... 178
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 110
Engine Coolant ......................................... 236
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 237
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 236
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 290
Engine Oil ................................................. 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 295 Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 267
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 119
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Features .................................................... 137
Filters ......................................................... 264
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 264
Oil ........................................................... 234
Flat Tire ..................................................... 271
Floor Mats ................................................. 266
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 238
Brake ...................................................... 240
Clutch ..................................................... 240
Engine Coolant ....................................... 236
Manual Transmission ............................... 239
Windshield Washer ................................. 241
Foot Brake ................................................ 209
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 114
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 216
Economy ................................................. 219
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 216
Refueling................................................. 216
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Fuel Economy............................................ 219
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 20, 218
Message .................................................. 294
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 20, 217
Fuses .......................................................... 297
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 300
Locations ......................................... 297, 298
G Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 219
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 216
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling ................................................. 216
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmissi on (CVT) ................. 183
Glass (care) ................................................ 267
Glove Box .................................................. 127
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 242
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 269
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 158
HFL Buttons ............................................. 158
HFL Menus .............................................. 160
HFL Status Display.................................... 159 Phone Setup............................................ 162
Hatch ......................................................... 104
Door/Hatch Open Indicator........................ 31
Unable to Open....................................... 303
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 123
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 242
Automatic Operation............................... 112
Dimming ......................................... 111, 113
Operating........................................ 111, 113
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 133
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 158
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 180
Honda IMA System ..................................... 10
I Identification Numbers ............................ 308
Engine and Transmission ......................... 308
Vehicle Identification ............................... 308
Ignition Switch ......................................... 110
Illumination Control ................................. 116
Knob ....................................................... 116
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator .......... 82
IMA System Indicator ................................. 72
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75 Indicators
.................................................... 66
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ..................... 74
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 69
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Charging System............................... 67, 293
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 201
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 200
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ............................................. 76
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 71, 295
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Temperature ..................................... 72
High-Beam................................................ 73
IMA System .............................................. 72
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 292
Low Temperature...................................... 73
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 71, 205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 294
NORMAL Mode ........................................ 76
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 66, 295
Plus Sport System...................................... 77
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 68
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Down ............................................... 76
Shift Lever Position.................................... 74
Shift Up .................................................... 76
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 73
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