2013 HONDA CR-Z adding oil

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil1.Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.
1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Main MenuTable of Contents

318
Index
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
Main Menu

319
Index
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
Main Menu

322
Index
Maximum Load Limit................................ 175
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ....................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................. 119
Door ........................................................ 120
Exterior .................................................... 119
Interior Rearview...................................... 119
Modifications and Accessories ................. 220
MP3 .................................................... 147, 151
Multi-Information Display .......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 213
N NORMAL Mode ................................... 76, 197
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 308
OOdometer .................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 231
Adding .................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 232
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 225
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 292
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 231
Viscosity .................................................. 231
Opening/Closing
Hood ....................................................... 230
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Outside Temperature ................................. 85 Overheating
.............................................. 290
P
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 212
Parking Brake ........................................... 208
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 295
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Plus Sport System ............................... 77, 198
Plus Sport System Indicator ....................... 77
Power Door Mirror ................................... 120
Power Flow Monitor .................................. 89
Power Windows ....................................... 108
Precautions While Driving ....................... 181
Rain ........................................................ 181
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 271
R
Radiator .................................................... 237
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 145
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 146
Range .......................................................... 85
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 311
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 117
Rear Luggage Console ............................. 130
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 247 Rear Turn Signal Light
............................. 247
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 119
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display .................................................... 214
Refueling .................................................. 216
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 81
Gasoline ......................................... 216, 306
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations .............................. 206, 255, 309
Remote Transmitter ................................. 100
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 262
Bulbs ...................................................... 242
Button Battery, Remote Transmitter ........ 263
Fuses .............................................. 297, 298
Tires........................................................ 259
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 250, 252
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 310
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84
S Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 26
Seat ........................................................... 121
Adjusting ................................................ 121
Seat Heaters ........................................... 133
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Main Menu

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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 269
Blown Fuse ...................................... 297, 298
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 24
Emergency Towing .................................. 301
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 286
Noise When Braking .................................. 24
Overheating............................................. 290
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 271
Regular Gasoline.............................. 216, 306
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 289
Unable to Open the Hatch ....................... 303
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
Turn Signals ............................................... 111
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 74 U
Unlocking the Doors
................................ 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 139
USB Flash Drive ......................................... 157
VVanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 308
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 203
Off Button............................................... 204
Off Indicator.............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Ventilation ................................................ 134
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 231, 307
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 203W
Warning and Information Messages
........ 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 292
Warning Labels .......................................... 63
Warranties (Warranty M anual provided
separately) .............................................. 313
Watts ........................................................ 306
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 258
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 274
Window Washers ..................................... 114
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 241
Switch .................................................... 114
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 108
Windshield ............................................... 114
Cleaning ................................................. 268
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 135
Washer Fluid ........................................... 241
Wiper Blades................................... 250, 252
Wipers and Washers ............................... 114
Winter Tires .............................................. 261
Snow Tires .............................................. 261
Tire Chains.............................................. 261
Wipers and Washers ................................ 114
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades ................................................... 250
WMA ................................................. 147, 151
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