2014 HONDA CR-Z brake

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 42)
❙Driver’s Door Lock Switch (P 102)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 121)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 232)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 302)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P 185)
Manual Transmission (P 190)
❙Glove Box (P 128)
❙Parking Brake (P 210)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 130)
❙Center Pocket
❙USB Adapter Cable (P 141)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 142)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 103)
❙Power Window Switches (P 109)

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 231)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 115, 252)
❙Door Lock/Unlock
Control
(P 100)
❙Headlights (P 112, 244)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P 112, 248)
❙Tires (P 255, 275)
❙Fog Lights* (P 114)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 250)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 249)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 249)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 249)
❙High-Mount Brake
Light
(P 251)
❙How to Refuel (P 219)
❙Rear Wiper (P116,254)
❙Opening/Closing
the Hatch
(P 105)
❙Hatch Release (P106)
❙Side Turn Signal
Lights
(P 112, 248)
❙Door Mirrors (P 121)
❙Rear License Plate
Lights
(P 251)
❙Rearview Camera
(P216)

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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
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
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
Driving (P173)
Manual Transmission (P190)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P185)
●Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
● Shifting
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode (P187)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
●Pulling a paddle shifter changes the
mode from automatic transmission (CVT)
to 7-speed manual shift mode. The M
indicator and the selected speed number
are displayed in the shift indicator.
● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily
changes the mode from automatic
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
L (Low) Mode (P189)
● Use Low to get more power when
climbing steep hills.
● Pull the
(+ and (- paddle shifters at the
same time until the shift indicator display
changes to L.
SPORT Mode
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode
(M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Shift Down
( -
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Ignition Switch
Release
ButtonShift Lever
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
7-speed manual shift mode
can be used.
L mode is available.
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release
button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever
without pressing the
release button.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P223)
Under the Hood (P231)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.
Add when necessary.
● Check transmission fluid (CVT).
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the 12 volt battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P244)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P252)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P255)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.