2014 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
The Shift UP/DOWN Indicators*
(P191)
●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 reflec t 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 cha nges 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 vehicle is turned off.
Real Time Score (represents your current trip) (P86)
● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, the Ecological Drive display starts with out any leaves on the plants. Leaves
accumulate or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.
Ecological Guide Display Fe edback 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 deceleration Moderate accelerationAggressive/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 SystemElectric Motor AssistEngine ON
Electric Motor OFF
ChargingEngine ONEngine
OFF
Engine
OFF
IMA
Battery IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
BatteryFuel Fuel
Fuel
FuelElectric Motor
OFF

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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as deta iled below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.
(P193,196)
AtAutomatic tran smission (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
To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition
Drive your vehicle at least once a month, a nd drive for more than 30 minutes at a time. Parking your vehicle for an extended pe riod can
cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life.
Safety Precautions
Do not cover the air intake.
Air Intake
Do not touch the Honda IMA SystemA high voltage current runs through Honda IMA System. Consult your authorized dealer when
maintenance or repair is needed.
Do not spill any liquids on or around the IMA
battery, as they can damage the IMA battery. If
you accidentally spill liquids on or around the
battery, ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up as soon as possible.
The IMA system indicator may come on.
IMA Battery
IMA Power Cable
If a crash occurs● Be careful of electric shock hazard.
u If a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrical shock. Do not
touch the IMA system componen ts or its wiring (orange).
● Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.
u The battery fluid may leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with
the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it, flush the affected
area(s) with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention
immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
u Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water can be
dangerous.
When the vehicle is disposed●The IMA battery is a Lithium ion battery. Honda collects and recycles used IMA batteries –
consult with your dealer for proper battery disposal in the event your vehicle is not
repairable.
If the air intake is obstructed during
vehicle operation, the IMA battery can
become too hot. To protect the battery,
the system may start limiting IMA
battery output power and cause the
IMA system and 12 volt battery
charging system indicators to come on.
IMA System Indicator
(P86)
12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator (P67)

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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P27)
Airbags (P39)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P54)
● Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. If you decide to
disregard our recommendations and tra nsport a child passenger, the child
should be properly restrained.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P62)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exha ust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P174)
● Before driving, check that the seats, steering wheel, and
mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passenger is wearing their
seat belt correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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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 Indicators
Instant Fuel
Economy
Gauge Speedometer
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
Canada U.S.
Canada U.S.

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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P97)
Clock (P98)
aPress the FM/AM button until you hear
a beep. The displayed time begins
flashing.
bPress ( 1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute) to set
the time. Press ( 3 (Reset) to set the
time to the nearest hour.
cPress the FM /AM button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Turn Signals (P112)
Lights (P112)
Turn Signal Control Lever Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P115)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
*
Not available on all models