2014 HONDA CR-Z fuel

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Instrument Panel
Shows the average fuel economy for the last
three driving cycles (1-3), and the current
driving cycle (0) in mpg or l/100 km.
Each time you turn the ig nition switch to ON
(w, the display is updated, and the oldest
record is deleted.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, its average fuel
economy is also reset at the same time.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227
Shows your paired cell phone’s information.
2Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 160
■Average Fuel Economy Records
Latest Average
Fuel Economy
Past Average
Fuel Economy
■Average Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®*
1Average Fuel Economy
You can choose whether to reset trip A and average
fuel economy A when you refuel.
2 Customized Features P. 90
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Press the button.
DEFAULT ALL
EXIT
DOOR SETUP
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET with REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY*
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
AUTO DOOR LOCK
LANGUAGE SELECTIONSEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
METER SETUP
LIGHTING SETUP
CHG SETTING
EXIT
CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS
HOLD ECON MODE
METER COLOR CHANGE
DISPLAY KM/MILES
Auto Light Sensitivity*
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■List of customizable options
*1: Default Setting
*2: If equipped Setup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable settings
Meter Setup
Language SelectionChanges the displayed language.English*1, French , Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C
Trip A Reset with RefuelSets Trip A and the averag e fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.ON , OFF*1
Elapsed Time ResetChanges the resetting conditions of the elapsed
time.IGN OFF*1, Trip A , Trip B
Hold ECON ModeMaintains ECON mode.ON , OFF*1
Meter Color ChangeTurns the ambient meter feature on and off.ON*1, OFF
Display Km/MilesChanges the displayed measurement on the multi-
information display.AUTO*1, KM , MILES
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60 sec,
30 sec
*1, 15 sec
Auto Light Sensitivity
*2Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.Max, High , Mid*1, Low , Min

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■Example of customizing settings
The steps for changing TRIP A RESET with REFUEL setting to ON are shown below.
The default setting for TRIP A RESET with REFUEL is OFF.
1. Press the button until CUSTOMIZE
SETTINGS appears on the display, then
press the SEL/RESET button.
2. Press the SEL/RESET button.
3. Press the SEL/RESET button again.

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4. Press the button until TRIP A
RESET with REFUEL appears on the
display, then press the SEL/RESET button.
5. Press the button and select ON,
then press the SEL/RESET button.
6. Press the button until EXIT
appears in the display, then press the SEL/
RESET button.
7. Repeat step 6 until you return to the normal
screen.

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .............................. 174
Maximum Load Limit............................ 177
Towing a TrailerTowing Your Vehicle ............................ 179When DrivingStarting the Engine .............................. 180
Precautions While Driving..................... 183
Automatic Transmission (CVT) .............. 184
Shifting ................................................ 185
Shifting ................................................ 190
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Auto Idle Stop ..................................... 193
Auto Idle Stop ..................................... 196
3-Mode Drive System........................... 199
Plus Sport System ................................ 200
Cruise Control ..................................... 202
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ........... 205
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........ 207
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ............. 208
BrakingBrake System ....................................... 210
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 212
Brake Assist System .............................. 213
Parking Your VehicleWhen Stopped ..................................... 214Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 215
Rearview Camera ............................. 216
Refueling
Fuel Information ................................... 218
How to Refuel ...................................... 219
Fuel EconomyImproving Fuel Economy....................... 221Accessories and Modifications ........ 222

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake and brake system indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 210
2.Put the shift lever in (D. Select (R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
1 Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 15
seconds.
•If the engine does not start right away, wait for at
least 10 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly c oded device is used, the
engine's fuel system is disabled 2 Immobilizer System P. 107
■Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission (CVT) models

uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■Shift Lever Operation1Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from (D to (R and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever be fore the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the
lever position befo re pulling away.
Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving,
a blinking
( D indicator indicates a transmission
problem.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the ta chometer red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happe ns, you may experience a
slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is pressed.
Depress the brake pedal first.
READY
Tachometer's
Red Zone
Shift Lever Position Indicator Depress the brake pedal and
press the shift lever release
button to shift.
Shift without pressing the
shift lever release button.
Press the shift lever
release button and
shift. M
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
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