2013 HONDA CR-Z fuel

Contents
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vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
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

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 229)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 114, 250)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 100)
❙Headlights
(P 111, 242)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights (P 111, 246)
❙Tires
(P 253, 271)
❙Fog Lights *
(P 113)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 248)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 247)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 247)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 248)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 249)
❙How to Refuel
(P 217)
❙Rear Wiper (P115,252)
❙Opening/Closing the Hatch (P 104)
❙Hatch Release
(P105)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P 111, 246)
❙Door Mirrors
(P 120)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 249)
❙Rearview Camera
(P214)
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Quick Reference Guide
3-Mode Drive System
There are three driving modes for your vehicle: SPORT, NORMAL and ECON. Each mode offers a different level of driving performan ce.
The mode buttons are located on the control panel. NORMAL mode, which is most suitable for all-purpose driving, is the default setting for
your vehicle.
The indicator of the
selected mode comes on.
SPORT Mode
Increases engine performance and
handling. Suitable for driving at hills or
curves in a mountain, or driving in a
suburb.
NORMAL Mode
Balances driving performance and fuel economy. Best for most driving situations.
ECON Mode
Maximizes fuel economy. Provides
longer Auto Idle Stop operating time
when the climate control system is in
use.
The indicator blinks wh en the Plus Sport
System stands by to be activated, and
when the system is in operation.
Press the button, then depress the
accelerator pedal to activate the Plus
Sport System in any driving mode (SPORT,
NORMAL, or ECON).
This helps you to momentarily accelerate with more power when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
Plus Sport System (P198)
Plus Sport Button
Plus Sport System
Helps the vehicle to momentarily accelerate with more engine and
electric motor assist power when you depress the accelerator pedal.
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
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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Quick Reference GuideDrive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points ●Comes on when the ig nition switch is in LOCK
(0.
Real Time Score (re presents your current trip) (P86)
● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, the Ecological Drive display starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves
accumulate or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.
Ecological Guide Display Feedback with Eco Drive Bar (P87)
Advancing to Second Stage
Advancing to Third Stage
Receding to Second Stage
Receding to First Stage Drive Cycle Score
Lifetime Points
The bar extends to
the right when you
press the accelerator pedal.
The bar extends to
the left when you
press the brake pedal.Slow, steady acceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy
Slow deceleration/
Maximizes fuel economy
Moderate de
celeration
Moderate a
cceleration Aggressive/Inconsistent
acceleration
Aggressive deceleration
First Stage
Second StageThird Stage●Keep the bar from extending
too much to the left or right
side. The shorter the bar is
while driving, the higher the
fuel economy becomes.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
The Honda IMA System
The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine.
The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on
current operating conditions.Tips to Improve Fuel Economy
To help your vehicle’s fuel economy: ● Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display.
It reflects your driving style. (P8, 86)
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
● The electric motor assists the engine.
Slow acceleration/High speed cruise
● Only the engine powers the vehicle. Deceleration
● The IMA system charges the IMA battery.
Stop
● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.
Vehicle Speed
Time
Eco Drive
Bar Display
IMA
System IMA

System
IMA

System
IMA
System
Electric
Motor
Assist Engine

ON Electric
Motor
OFF
Charging
Engine

ON
Engine
OFF
Engine
OFF
IMA
Battery IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
Fuel Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Electric Motor
OFF
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Quick Reference Guide
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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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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