2014 HONDA CR-Z battery

uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uGauges
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Instrument Panel
The remaining battery charge level is displayed
as a bar graph.
The degree to which the electric motor is as sisting the engine is displayed by the
ASST indicator bar.
The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG
indicator bar.
■IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator1 IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge le vel may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions:
•When the 12 volt battery has been replaced.
•When the IMA battery has been disconnected.•When the IMA battery control system is correcting
its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.READY
IMA Battery Charge
Level Indicator
CHRG Indicator ASST Indicator
■Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
■Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)
1Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA batter y is too hot or too cold, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle
Stop, even though the ba ttery is well charged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.

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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Displays engine and electric motor power fl ow and whether the system is assisting
the engine or charging the battery.
■Power Flow Monitor1 Power Flow Monitor
The displayed power flow may not correspond to the
ASST/CHRG indicators directly.
2 Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) P. 82
2 Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) P. 82
Power Flow
Engine
Operation
Icon
Operating
Not
operating Power is supplied with the
engine and the electric motor
is assisting the engine.
The electric motor is charging
the IMA battery.
Power is supplied with only the
engine.
Power is supplied with only the
engine and the electric motor
is charging the IMA battery.

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and hatch.
You can also use the remote transmitter to
lock and unlock the doors and hatch.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 107
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Key with Remote Transmitter
■Key Number Tag1 Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and hatch lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five seco nds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
u The passenger’s door and the hatch
unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors and the hatch will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 127
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door or
the hatch is open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low. Replace the
button battery as soon as possible.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 266
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button

uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood is closed.
• Both doors and the hatch are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter, or the igniti on switch is turned to ON
(w. The security system
alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one seco nd, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
■Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when unlocking the door with
the lock tab or the master door lock switch.
If the 12 volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
Panic
Button

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Repeatedly turning the he adlights on and off reduces
the life of the HI D headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulbs
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the 12 volt
battery, making it difficult to start the engine.
* Not available on all models

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
The accessory power soc ket can be used when
the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
(q or ON
(w.
Open the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Socket1 Accessory Power Socket
NOTICE
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC access ories that are rated 180
watts or less (15 amps).
To prevent 12 volt battery drain, only use the power
socket with the engine running.