2014 HONDA CR-Z display

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 65
Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
2Controls P. 97
Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 111
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 127
2 Features P. 139
Audio System P. 140 Audio Error Messages P. 155
2Driving P. 173
Before Driving P. 174 Towing a Trailer P. 179
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 215
Refueling P. 218 Fuel Economy P. 221
2Maintenance P. 223
Before Performing Maintenance P. 224 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 252
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 267
2Handling the Unexpected P. 273
Tools P. 274 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 275
Overheating P. 294 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 296
2Information P. 309
Specifications P. 310 Identification Numbers P. 312
Emissions Testing P. 315 Warranty Coverages P. 317

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 140)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 118)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P 118)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P135)
❙Ignition Switch (P 111)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 119)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 199)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 199)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 199)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ) System OFF) Button (P 206)
❙km/h/mph Change Button (P81)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 81)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 83)
❙Climate Control System (P136 )
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Clock (P98)

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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
The Honda IMA System
The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine.
The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on
current operating conditions.Tips to Improve Fuel Economy
To help your vehicle’s fuel economy:
●Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display.
It reflects your driving style. (P8, 86)
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
● The electric motor assists the
engine.
Slow acceleration/High
speed cruise
● Only the engine powers
the vehicle. Deceleration
● The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.
Stop
● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.
Vehicle
Speed
Time
Eco Drive
Bar Display
IMA System
IMA System
IMA System
IMA SystemElectric Motor AssistEngine ON
Electric Motor OFF
ChargingEngine ONEngine
OFF
Engine
OFF
IMA
Battery IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
BatteryFuel Fuel
Fuel
FuelElectric Motor
OFF

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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
Controls (P97)
Clock (P98)
aPress the FM/AM button until you hear
a beep. The displayed time begins
flashing.
bPress ( 1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute) to set
the time. Press ( 3 (Reset) to set the
time to the nearest hour.
cPress the FM /AM button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Turn Signals (P112)
Lights (P112)
Turn Signal Control Lever Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P115)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
*
Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P139)
Audio System (P140)
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
Button
TITLE Button
FM
/AM Button
(Power) Button
CD Button
AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
SCAN Button
(Sound) Button
VOL /SELECT
(Volume/Select) Knob
SEEK Button Preset Buttons
(1-6)
Button
SEEK Button
Auxiliary Input Jack Audio Display
RDM/A.SEL (Random/
Auto Select) Button
RPT (Repeat) Button
Audio Remote Controls
(P144)
●VOL (volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
● MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● CH (channel) Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
MODE
Button
VOL Button
CH
Button
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