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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. • If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehic le using engine braking.
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada (Red)
1If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, EPS is restored. Repeated operation under these conditions can eventually damage the system.
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
ModelCR-Z
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear -
Total 2
Weights:
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating U.S.: 3,263 lbs (1,480 kg)
Canada: 1,480 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 1,819 lbs (825 kg)
Canada: 825 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 1,455 lbs (660 kg)
Canada: 660 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 15.8 – 17.6 oz (450 – 500 g)
Lubricant Type SP-10
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■12 Volt Battery
■Washer Fluid
Displacement91 cu-in (1,497 cm 3
)
Spark Plugs NGK DIFR6D13
DENSO DK20PR-D13
Fuel: TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 US gal (40 L)
Capacity/Type32AH(5)/40AH(20)
34AH(5)/40AH(20)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 5.12 US qt (4.85 L)
■Light Bulbs
*1: Vehicle with discharge headlights
*2: Vehicle with halogen bulb low beam headlights
Headlights (Low Beam)35W (D4S) *1
55W (H11) *2
Headlights (High Beam) 60W (HB3)
Fog Lights *35W (H8)
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side
Marker Lights 28W/8W
Rear Side Marker Lights3CP
Brake/Taillights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Back-Up Lights 16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W (Amber)
High-Mount Brake Lights LED
License Plate Light5W
Cargo Area Light 5W
Interior Lights
Front 8W
Rear3.4W
Vanity Mirror Lights *
2W
Glove Box Light1.4W
Courtesy Lights 2CP (3.8W)
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission (CVT) Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda CVTF (continuously
variable transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.0 US qt (2.8 L)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 L)
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
*1: Manual transmission models
*2: Automatic transmission (CVT) models
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uuEmissions TestinguTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7.Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows,
drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may
vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds
because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
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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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B
Back-Up Light............................................ 247
Battery ....................................................... 262
Charging System Indicator ................. 67, 293
Jump Starting .......................................... 287
Maintenance
(Checking the 12 Volt Battery) ............... 262
Maintenance
(Replacing the Button Battery)................ 263
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)............ 82
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ...................................... 128
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............... 88, 158
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 61
Brake System ............................................. 208
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 210
Brake Assist System ................................. 211
Brake System Indicator............................. 295
Fluid ........................................................ 240
Foot Brake ............................................... 209
Indicator .................................................. 295
Parking Brake .......................................... 208
Brightness Control (In strument Panel).... 116
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 242
Back-Up Lights......................................... 247
Brake/Taillight .......................................... 248
Bulb Specifications ................................... 306
Fog Lights ................................................ 244 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker
Light ...................................................... 246
Headlights ............................................... 242 High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 249
Parking/Daytime Running Light................ 246
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 249
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Light...................................................... 246
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 62
Cargo Cover .............................................. 131
Carrying Cargo ................................. 173, 175
CD Player ................................................... 147
Certification Label .................................... 308
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 242
Charging System Indicator ................. 67, 293
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 61
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 58
Larger Children ......................................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 57
Using a Tether ........................................... 59
CHRG Indicator ........................................... 82
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 267
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 265
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
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 271, 307
Controls ...................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 236
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 237
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 236
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Overheating ............................................ 290
Creep Aid System ..................................... 180
Creeping ................................................... 182
Cruise Control .......................................... 200
Indicator ................................................... 75
Cup Holders .............................................. 128
Customer Service Information ................ 316
Customized Features ................................. 90
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 113
Dead Battery ............................................ 287
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 135
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 309
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 111
Rearview Mirror .............................. 119, 120
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 232
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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
F
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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