2014 HONDA CR-Z oil viscosity

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Driving
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and
other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
multi-information display.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles driven Gallons of
fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 Liters of
fuel Kilometers L per 100 km

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity. If you drive the
vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil,
the engine may fail or be damaged.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown.
■Synthetic oil
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.
• Genuine Honda Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container.1 Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.
Ambient Temperature

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the bolts with a wrench and clips
with a flat-tip screwdri ver, then carefully
remove the under cover.
3. Remove the transmission filler bolt and
washer.
Carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your
fingers.
u Check if the fluid leve l is up to the edge
of the bolt hole.
4. If the fluid level is not up to the edge of the
bolt hole, add Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF) until it runs out of the hole.
5. Put a new washer on the filler bolt, then
reinstall the filler bolt.
u Tightening torque:
33 lbf∙ft (44 N∙m, 4.5 kgf∙m)
6. Reinstall the under cover with the bolts and
clips.
■Manual Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
1Manual Transmission Fluid
If Honda MTF is not availa ble, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper addi tives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
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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
Troubleshooting....................................... 273
Blown Fuse ...................................... 301, 302
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 24
Emergency Towing .................................. 305
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 290
Noise When Braking .................................. 24
Overheating............................................. 294
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 275
Regular Gasoline.............................. 218, 310
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 293
Unable to Open the Hatch ....................... 307
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
Turn Signals ............................................... 112
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 74
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 141
USB Flash Drive ......................................... 159
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 312
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 205
Off Button ............................................... 206
Off Indicator ...................................... 70, 206
System Indicator ................................ 70, 205
Ventilation ................................................ 136 Viscosity (Oil)
.................................... 233, 311
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 296
Warning Labels ........................................... 63
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 317
Watts ......................................................... 310
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 260
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 278
Window Washers ..................................... 115
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 243
Switch ..................................................... 115
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 109
Windshield ................................................ 115
Cleaning ................................................. 271
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 137
Washer Fluid ........................................... 243
Wiper Blades ................................... 252, 254
Wipers and Washers................................ 115
Winter Tires .............................................. 263
Snow Tires .............................................. 263
Tire Chains .............................................. 263
Wipers and Washers ................................. 115
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades ........................................... 252, 254
WMA ................................................. 149, 153