2013 HONDA CR-Z automatic transmission

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 42)
❙Driver’s Door Lock Switch (P 102)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 120)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 230)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 298)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P 183)Manual Transmission (P 188)
❙Glove Box (P 127)
❙Parking Brake (P 208)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 129)
❙Center Pocket
❙USB Adapter Cable (P 129)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 140)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 102)
❙Power Window Switches (P 108)
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Eco Assist System
The Shift UP/DOWN Indicators*

(P189) ● These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain better fuel economy.
Displays when shifting up
is recommended.
Displays when shifting down
is recommended.
The indicators do not come on in SPORT mode. Ambient Meter ●
Changes color to reflect your driving style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● Changes to constant red when SPORT mode is
selected.
● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with:
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation, and shift
changes based on the shift up indicator.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Canadian models
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Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.
(P191,194)
AtAutomatic transmission (CVT)Manual transmissionEngine status
Deceleration Depress the brake pedal. The
vehicle speed goes below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
1. Depress the brake
pedal. The vehicle
speed goes below
19 mph (30 km/h).
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Stop
Continue to depress the brake pedal.•Continue to depress the
brake pedal.
• Move the shift lever to
(N .
• Release the
clutch pedal.
Start-up Release the brake pedal.
1. Fully depress
the clutch pedal
again.
2. Move the shift lever to (1 .
3. Depress the
accelerator pedal to resume
driving.
Turning off
Off
Restarting
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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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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the ignition key is turned to
ACCESSORY
(q from ON (w. (The driver’s door is
closed.)—
● Appears when you open the driver’s door while the
ignition key is in LOCK
(0 .
●
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
●
Appears when the IMA battery is significantly low.●Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area until the message disappears.
●Appears while you are customizing the settings for the
following reasons:
The shift lever is moved out of
(P .
The parking brake is released.2 How to customize P. 90
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●
Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the Auto Idle Stop is in operation, and the engine is
ready to restart.●Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 194
●
Appears when the shift lever is in any forward gear
position, and the Auto Idle Stop operating time has
continued for a while.●Shift to (N .
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 194
●
Appears when the engine does not automatically
restart for the following reasons while the Auto Idle
Stop is in operation.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• There is a problem with the system.●
Manually start the engine.
2Starting the Engine P. 178
Manual transmission models
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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
■ Real-Time score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the multi-
information display. Leaves are:• Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.
• Deducted when your style is not fuel efficient.
■ Reset the system
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30
seconds, and do not run the engine. 1. The shift lever must be in
(P .
The parking brake must be set.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
3. Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.
4. Depress the brake pedal twice.
uThe ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
uWhen the METER COLOR CHANGE setting on the multi-information display is
off, the color stays in blue.
5. Press the ECON mode button.
6. Press the NORMAL mode button.
uThe ambient meter color turns off.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 .
■Ecological Drive Display
Leaf
ICON 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage
1Reset the system
If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the
NORMAL
mode button. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 ,
then go to step 1.
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
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