2014 HONDA CR-Z power steering

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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist
helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system increases
the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an emergency
situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
2 Brake Assist System P. 213
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 212
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be
replaced. Have your vehi cle checked by a dealer.
Constantly using the brak e pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a
lower gear. With manual transmission use a lower
gear for greate r engine braking.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you.

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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder
Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
●Check expiration date for TRK bottle
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 274
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
*....................... 275
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 281
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 290
Jump Starting .................................... 291
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 293
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 294 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 296
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 297
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 298
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 299
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ........................... 299
If the IMA Indicator Comes On......... 300 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 300
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 301
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 304
Emergency Towing ........................... 305
When You Cannot Open the Hatch ..... 307
* Not available on all models

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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire. If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise
severely damaged, you will need to have th e vehicle towed. If the tire only has a
small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can use the temporary tire repair kit so
that you can drive to the nearest servic e station for a more permanent repair.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever to
(P.
2. Move the shift lever to
(R.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0.
■Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
1Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or a roadside assistant to
have the vehicle towed.
•The tire sealant has expired.•More than two tires are punctured.
•The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
•The tire side wall is da maged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
•Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
•The tire bead is no longer seated.
•The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
NOTICE
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If
a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
Contact
Area
When the puncture is:Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
(4 mm)Yes
Larger than 3/16 inch
(4 mm) No
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
All models
Pressure Gauge
Sealant/Air
Hose (Clear)
Pressure Relief Button
Air Only
Hose (Black)
Inflator Switch
Side Cover
Repair
Notification Label
Power Plug
Speed Restriction Label

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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada (Red)

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................... 67
3-Mode Drive System ............................... 199
ECON Mode Indicator ............................... 76
NORMAL Mode Indicator .......................... 76
SPORT Mode Indicator .............................. 76
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 187
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 212
Accessories and Modifications ................ 222
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 130
Active Head Restraints ............................. 126
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 238
Engine Oil ............................................... 233
Washer ................................................... 243
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 233
Adjusting
Clock ........................................................ 98
Headlights .............................................. 244
Mirrors.................................................... 120
Seats....................................................... 122
Steering Wheel ....................................... 119
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 136
Changing the Mode................................ 136
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 137 Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 267
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 136
Sensors .................................................... 138
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 136
Air Pressure ....................................... 255, 311
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 53
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorders ................................. 25
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 69, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Audio ........................................... 147
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 212
Indicator .................................................... 69
ASST Indicator ............................................. 82
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 144
Audio System ............................................ 140
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 146
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Error Messages ........................................ 155
General Information ................................ 157
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 153
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 148
Reactivating ............................................. 143 Recommended CDs ................................. 157
Recommended Drives .............................. 159
Security Code .......................................... 143
Theft Protection ...................................... 143
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 141
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 159
Authorized Manuals ................................ 319
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 104
Customize ................................................. 90
Auto Idle Stop Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 193
Manual Transmission ............................... 196
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 75
Automatic Lighting .................................. 113
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 184
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ............ 187, 188
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 193
Creeping ................................................. 184
Fluid ........................................................ 240
Kickdown ................................................ 184
L Mode ................................................... 189
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 186
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 293
Shifting ................................................... 185
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 88
Average Speed ........................................... 85

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Index
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 112
Door Mirrors ............................................. 121
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 104
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 104
Door Open Indicator ................................. 69
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ................. 31, 69
Keys.......................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 102
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside ........................................... 100
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 101
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 258
Driving ...................................................... 173
3-Mode Drive System .............................. 199
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 184
Braking ................................................... 210
Cruise Control ........................................ 202
Manual Transmission .............................. 190
Plus Sport System.................................... 200
Shifting Gear
(Automatic Transmission) ...................... 185
Shifting Gear (Manual Transmission) ....... 190
Starting the Engine ................................. 180
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 267
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 8
Eco Score ................................................ 9, 86 Ecological Drive Display
............................. 86
ECON Mode ........................................ 76, 199
Elapsed Time ............................................... 85
Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST) ....... 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 71, 299
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 205
Emergency ................................................ 305
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 315
Engine ....................................................... 312
Coolant ................................................... 238
Jump Starting .......................................... 291
Oil ........................................................... 233
Starting ................................................... 180
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 111
Engine Coolant ......................................... 238
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 239
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 238
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Overheating ............................................ 294
Engine Oil ................................................. 233
Adding .................................................... 235
Checking ................................................. 234
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 227
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 296
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 233
Engine Oil Life ............................................ 88
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 71, 299 Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 62
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 270
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 121
F
Features.................................................... 139
Filters ......................................................... 267
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 267
Oil ........................................................... 236
Flat Tire ..................................................... 275
Floor Mats ................................................. 269
Fluids Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 240
Brake ...................................................... 242
Clutch ..................................................... 242
Engine Coolant ....................................... 238
Manual Transmission ............................... 241
Windshield Washer ................................. 243
Foot Brake ................................................ 211
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 42
Front Wiper/Washer ................................. 115
Fuel ...................................................... 20, 218
Economy ................................................. 221
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge ..................... 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 85
Recommendation .................................... 218
Refueling................................................. 218

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Index
Fuel Economy............................................ 221
Fuel Fill Cap ......................................... 20, 220
Message .................................................. 298
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 20, 219
Fuses .......................................................... 301
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 304
Locations ......................................... 301, 302
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 221
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 218
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Refueling ................................................. 218
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 185
Glass (care) ................................................ 270
Glove Box .................................................. 128
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 244
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 273
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 160
HFL Buttons ............................................. 160
HFL Menus .............................................. 162
HFL Status Display.................................... 161 Phone Setup............................................ 164
Hatch ......................................................... 105
Door/Hatch Open Indicator.................. 31, 69
Unable to Open....................................... 307
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 124
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 244
Automatic Operation............................... 113
Dimming ................................................. 112
Operating................................................ 112
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 135
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 160
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 182
Honda IMA System ..................................... 10
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Identification Numbers ............................ 312
Engine and Transmission ......................... 312
Vehicle Identification ............................... 312
Ignition Switch ......................................... 111
Illumination Control ................................. 117
Knob ....................................................... 117
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator .......... 82
IMA System Indicator ................................. 72
Immobilizer System .................................. 107
Indicator.................................................... 75 Indicators
.................................................... 66
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ..................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 69
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Charging System............................... 67, 297
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 75, 203
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 75, 202
Door Open.......................................... 31, 69
ECON Mode ............................................. 76
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 71, 299
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Temperature ..................................... 72
High-Beam................................................ 73
IMA System .............................................. 72
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 66, 296
Low Temperature...................................... 73
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 71, 207
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 298
NORMAL Mode ........................................ 76
Parking Brake and Brak e System ....... 66, 299
Plus Sport System...................................... 77
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 68
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Down ............................................... 76
Shift Lever Position.................................... 74
Shift Up .................................................... 76
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 73