2014 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
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 mo del 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 in cluded 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
Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 111
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 127
2 Features P. 139
Audio System P. 140 Audio Error Messages P. 155
2Driving P. 173
Before Driving P. 174 Towing a Trailer P. 179
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 215
Refueling P. 218 Fuel Economy P. 221
2Maintenance P. 223
Before Performing Maintenance P. 224 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 252
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 267
2Handling the Unexpected P. 273
Tools P. 274 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 275
Overheating P. 294 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 296
2Information P. 309
Specifications P. 310 Identification Numbers P. 312
Emissions Testing P. 315 Warranty Coverages P. 317

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 105 Security System P. 107 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 109
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 120 Adjusting the Seats P. 122
Climate Control System P. 136
General Information on the Audio System P. 157 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 160
When Driving P. 180 Braking P. 210Parking Your Vehicle P. 214
Rearview Camera P. 216
Accessories and Modifications P. 222
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 231 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 244
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 255 12 Volt Battery P. 264 Remote Transmitter Care P. 266
Cleaning P. 268
Engine Does Not Start P. 290 Jump Starting P. 291 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 293
Fuses P. 301 Emergency Towing P. 305When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 307
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 313 Reporting Safety Defects P. 314
Authorized Manuals P. 319 Customer Service Information P. 320
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 139
DrivingP. 173
MaintenanceP. 223
Handling the UnexpectedP. 273
InformationP. 309
IndexP. 321

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 140)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 118)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P 118)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P135)
❙Ignition Switch (P 111)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 119)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 199)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 199)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 199)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ) System OFF) Button (P 206)
❙km/h/mph Change Button (P81)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 81)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 83)
❙Climate Control System (P136 )
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Clock (P98)

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P 115)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P 188)
❙Brightness Control (P 117)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 112)
❙Fog Lights* (P 114)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P 144)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P188)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons* (P 160)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 202)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 83)
❙ (Information) Button (P 83)
❙Plus Sport Button (P200)
* Not available on all models

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 121)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 232)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 302)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P 185)
Manual Transmission (P 190)
❙Glove Box (P 128)
❙Parking Brake (P 210)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 130)
❙Center Pocket
❙USB Adapter Cable (P 141)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 142)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 103)
❙Power Window Switches (P 109)

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Upper Instrument
Panel Storage
❙Rearview Mirror (P 120)
❙Interior Lights/Map Lights (P 127)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors*
❙Seat Belts
(P 32)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 49)
❙Interior Lights (Rear)
(P 127)
❙Cargo Area Light
❙Seats (P 122)
❙Side Airbags (P 46)
❙Rear Cargo Console (P 131)
❙Cargo Area
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 231)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 115, 252)
❙Door Lock/Unlock
Control
(P 100)
❙Headlights (P 112, 244)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P 112, 248)
❙Tires (P 255, 275)
❙Fog Lights* (P 114)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 250)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 249)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 249)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 249)
❙High-Mount Brake
Light
(P 251)
❙How to Refuel (P 219)
❙Rear Wiper (P116,254)
❙Opening/Closing
the Hatch
(P 105)
❙Hatch Release (P106)
❙Side Turn Signal
Lights
(P 112, 248)
❙Door Mirrors (P 121)
❙Rear License Plate
Lights
(P 251)
❙Rearview Camera
(P216)

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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, wh ich 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 fo
r 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 when 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 (P200)
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