2014 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Information
Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009 Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461 Customer Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
P. 312
•Date of purchase
•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number
•A detailed description of the problem
•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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
B
Back-Up Light............................................ 249
Battery ....................................................... 264
Charging System Indicator ................. 67, 297
Jump Starting .......................................... 291
Maintenance (Checking the 12 Volt Battery) ............... 264
Maintenance
(Replacing the Button Battery)................ 266
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) ............ 82
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ...................................... 129
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............... 88, 160
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 61
Brake System ............................................. 210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 212
Brake Assist System ................................. 213
Brake System Indicator............................. 299
Fluid ........................................................ 242
Foot Brake ............................................... 211
Indicator .................................................. 299
Parking Brake .......................................... 210
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 117
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 244
Back-Up Lights......................................... 249
Brake/Taillight .......................................... 250
Bulb Specifications ................................... 310
Fog Lights ................................................ 246
Front Turn Signal/Par king/Side Marker
Light ...................................................... 248
Headlights ............................................... 244 High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 251
Parking/Daytime Running Light................ 248
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 251
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Light...................................................... 248
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 62
Cargo Cover .............................................. 133
Carrying Cargo ................................. 175, 177
CD Player ................................................... 149
Certification Label .................................... 312
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 244
Charging System Indicator ................. 67, 297
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 61
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 58
Larger Children ......................................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 57
Using a Tether ........................................... 59
CHRG Indicator ........................................... 82
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 270
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 268
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
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 275, 311
Controls ...................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 238
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 239
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 238
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Overheating ............................................ 294
Creep Aid System ..................................... 182
Creeping ................................................... 184
Cruise Control .......................................... 202
Indicator ................................................... 75
Cup Holders .............................................. 129
Customer Service Information ................ 320
Customized Features ................................. 90
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 114
Dead Battery ............................................ 291
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 137
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 313
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 112
Rearview Mirror .............................. 120, 121
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 234

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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

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Index
SPORT Mode............................................. 76
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 69
System Message ....................................... 72
Transmission ............................................. 67
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF ..... 70, 206
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System ............................................ 70, 205
Information .............................................. 309
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 65
Brightness Control .................................. 117
Interior Lights ........................................... 127
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 120
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 278
Jump Starting ........................................... 291
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 99
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 101
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 101
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag.............................................. 99
Remote Transmitter ................................ 100
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Won’t Turn ............................................... 23 Kickdown
.................................................. 184
L
L Mode...................................................... 189
Language (HFL) ......................................... 161
Lights ................................................. 112, 244
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement .................................... 244
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 73
Interior .................................................... 127
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................. 112
Load Limits ................................................ 177
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 104
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 297
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 66, 296
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 310, 311
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 177
M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator .................................................... 74
Maintenance ............................................. 223
Battery .................................................... 264
Brake Fluid .............................................. 242
Cleaning ................................................. 268
Climate Control....................................... 267
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 242
Coolant ................................................... 238
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Oil ........................................................... 233
Precautions ............................................. 224
Radiator .................................................. 239
Remote Transmitter ................................. 266
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 244
Safety...................................................... 225
Service Items ........................................... 229
Tires ........................................................ 255
Transmission Fluid ........................... 240, 241
Under the Hood ...................................... 231
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 227
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 67, 298
Manual Transmission Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 196
Checking the Clutch Fluid ....................... 242
Fluid (MTF) .............................................. 241
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 190
Reverse Lockout ...................................... 192
Shift UP/DOWN indicators ....................... 191
Shifting ................................................... 190

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Index
Maximum Load Limit................................ 177
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ....................................................... 120
Adjusting ................................................. 120
Door ........................................................ 121
Exterior .................................................... 121
Interior Rearview...................................... 120
Modifications and Accessories ................. 222
MP3 .................................................... 149, 153
Multi-Information Display .......................... 83
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 215
N
NORMAL Mode................................... 76, 199
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 312
O
Odometer.................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 233
Adding .................................................... 235
Checking ................................................. 234
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 227
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 66, 296
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 233
Viscosity .................................................. 233
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 232
Power Windows ...................................... 109
Outside Temperature ................................. 85 Overheating
.............................................. 294
P
Panic Mode............................................... 108
Parking ...................................................... 214
Parking Brake ........................................... 210
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 66, 299
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Plus Sport System ............................... 77, 200
Plus Sport System Indicator ....................... 77
Power Door Mirror ................................... 121
Power Flow Monitor .................................. 89
Power Windows ....................................... 109
Precautions While Driving ....................... 183
Rain ........................................................ 183
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 275
R
Radiator.................................................... 239
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 147
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 148
Range .......................................................... 85
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 315
Rear Cargo Console .................................. 131
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 118
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 249 Rear Turn Signal Light
............................. 249
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 120
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display .................................................... 216
Refueling .................................................. 218
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 81
Gasoline ......................................... 218, 310
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations .............................. 208, 257, 313
Remote Transmitter ................................. 100
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 265
Bulbs ...................................................... 244
Button Battery, Remote Transmitter ........ 266
Fuses .............................................. 301, 302
Tires........................................................ 261
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 252, 254
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 314
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84
S
Safe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 63
Safety Message .......................................... 26
Seat ........................................................... 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Seat Heaters ........................................... 135
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34

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Index
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat................................ 58
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 135
Security System
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 57
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 145
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................................. 19
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 185
Operation ................................................. 19
Operation (Automatic Transmission)........ 186
Operation (Manual Transmission) ............ 190
Releasing ................................................ 293
Won’t Move ........................................... 293
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 186
Shifting Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 185
Manual Transmission .............................. 190
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
Snow Tires ................................................ 263
Spare Tire ......................................... 275, 311 Spark Plugs
................................................ 310
Specifications ............................................ 310
Specified Fuel .................................... 218, 310
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SPORT Mode ....................................... 76, 199
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 39
Starting the Engine .................................. 180
Does Not Start ......................................... 290
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 111
Jump Starting .......................................... 291
Steering Wheel ......................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................. 119
Stopping .................................................... 214
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 111
System Message Indicator .......................... 72
T
Tachometer................................................. 81
Tailgate Release Button ........................................ 106
Tailgate Release Button ........................... 106
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Temperature Sensor ................................. 138
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ............ 281
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 207
Indicator............................................ 71, 300
Tires ........................................................... 255
Air Pressure ..................................... 256, 311
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 255
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 275, 311
Inspection ............................................... 255
Labeling .................................................. 256
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 275
Regulations ............................................. 258
Rotation .................................................. 262
Tire Chains .............................................. 263
Wear Indicators ....................................... 260
Winter..................................................... 263
Tools .......................................................... 274
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 179
Towing Hook ............................................ 306
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 179
Emergency .............................................. 305
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 207
Indicator............................................ 71, 300
Transmission Automatic (CVT)...................................... 185
Fluid ................................................ 240, 241
Manual ................................................... 190
Number................................................... 312
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 186
Trip Meter ................................................... 84