2015 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 234
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Charging System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the 12 volt battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately co ntact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the 12 volt battery.
This indicator may also come on when the Auto Idle
Stop function is activated for a while. Restart the
engine. 2 Auto Idle Stop P. 196
This indicator may also come on when the IMA
battery charge drops below a desired level.
The engine starts to recharge the battery.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 193
The indicator goes off when the battery is being
charged normally.
This indicator may blink after starting when the
outside temperature is belo w -20°F (-30°C). It will
stop blinking after the IMA battery warms up.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check if the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then reti ghten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, follow th e procedures described earlier to check the
fuel fill cap.
■Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.
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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indica tor comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada (Red)
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the IMA Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the IMA Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a pr oblem with the IMA system.
■What to do when the indicator come on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected by a
dealer.
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indica tor blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Ch eck the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The sp ecified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
■What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driv ing for a few miles (kilometers).
U.S. models
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
Driving on an extremely unde rinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
* Not available on all models
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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
check to see if any appl icable fuse is blown.
Located near the + terminal on the 12 volt
battery.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box
Fuse Box
1. Pull on the tab to release the front of the
cover.
2. Pull up the cover by pushing the two tabs
as shown.
Replacement of engine compartment
fuses should be done by a dealer.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Battery100 A
2EPS70 A
3Horn, Stop, Hazard20 A
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the driver side dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the back side of the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label Cover
Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Back UP15 A
2TPMS*17.5 A
3Driver’s Power Window20 A
4−−
5Back-Up Light10 A
6SRS10 A
7Transmission SOL*210 A
8SRS7.5 A
9Fog Light*20 A
10 A/C 7.5 A
11ABS/VSA ®7.5 A
12 IMA 10 A
13Accessory Power Socket20 A
14 Radio 7.5 A
15Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
16 Rear Wiper 10 A
17Passenger’s Power Window20 A
18 − −
19−−
20 Fuel Pump 15 A
*1:U.S. models only
*2:Continuously variable transmission
*3:Vehicle with halogen bulb low beam headlights
*4:Vehicle with discharge headlights
Circuit ProtectedAmps
21Washer15 A
22 Meter 7.5 A
23Hazard10 A
24 Stop/Horn 10 A
25Audio AMP*20 A
26 LAF 10 A
27Door Lock Main20 A
28 Headlight Main 20 A
29Small Light10 A
30 Main Fan Motor 30 A
31IGPS7.5 A
32 Right Headlight Low*310 A
Right Headlight Low (HID)*415 A
33Ignition Coil15 A
34 Left Headlight Low*310 A
Left Headlight High*410 A
35Door Lock7.5 A
36 Door Lock 10 A
37ABS FSR/VSA® FSR30 A
38 − −
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
39IGP15 A
40 Heated Seat*10 A
41−*1
Daytime Running Lights*2−
7.5 A
42 IMA 1 7.5 A
43MG Clutch7.5 A
44 STS 7.5 A
45Door Lock20 A
46 − −
47Sub Fan Motor30 A
48 Left Headlight High*1
Left Headlight Low (HID)*210 A
15 A
49Door Lock Motor 2
(UNLOCK)7.5 A
50 − −
51Right Headlight High10 A
52 DBW 15 A
53IMA 215 A
54 − −
*1:Vehicle with halogen bulb low beam headlights
*2:Vehicle with discharge headlights
*3:With heated door mirror
*4:Without heated door mirror
Circuit ProtectedAmps
55Heated Mirror*10 A
56 Front Wiper 30 A
57Blower Motor30 A
58 ABS/VSA ® MTR 30 A
59Rear Defogger40 A*3
30 A*4
60 IG Main 50 A
61−−
62 − −
* Not available on all models
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