2015 HONDA CR-Z transmission fluid

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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 (Continuously Variable Transmission).
● 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.
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uuWhen Driving uContinuously Variable Transmission
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Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Continuously Variable Transmission
The engine runs at higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, es pecially on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Following can damage the under spoiler:•Parking the vehicle by a parking block
•Parallel pa rking along the road shoulder
•Driving towards the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road•Driving on a road with potholes
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
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Driving
The vehicle stops with the shift lever in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The low temperature indicator is on.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• The bars of the ASST/CHRG indicators do not move when accelerating or
decelerating.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again be fore the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph
(15 km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• The shift lever is in a position other than
(D or (N.
• Airflow from the climate con trol system increases. (Except when in ECON mode)
u If you have selected the fan speed manually:
The display shows more than five vertical bars.
• Shift mode is in the L mode.
• is on (indicator on).
■Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:
• Certain ambient conditions (strong sunlight , high or low temperatures, etc.) can
prevent Auto Idle Stop from activating, ev en if the set temperature and the actual
interior temperature are around the same. (Except when in ECON mode).
• When humidity in the interior is high.
• The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
The Auto Idle Stop may also activate when the brake
pedal is depressed, and th e vehicle slows down to a
speed below 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 224
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 225Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 226
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 227
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 231Opening the Hood ........................... 232
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 233
Oil Check ......................................... 234
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 235
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 236
Engine Coolant ................................ 238
Transmission Fluid ............................ 240
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 242
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 243
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 244
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 252
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 255
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 256
Tire Labeling .................................... 256
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 258Wear Indicators................................ 260 Tire Service Life ................................ 260
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 261
Tire Rotation .................................... 262
Winter Tires ..................................... 263
12 Volt Battery .................................. 264
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 266
Climate Control System Maintenance ...... 267Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 268
Exterior Care.................................... 270
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.) Refer to the separate maintena nce booklet for detailed maintenance and
inspection information.
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the continuously variable transmission fluid level monthly.
2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid P. 240
•Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake/Clutch Fluid P. 242
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 255
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 244
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 252
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the mult i-information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 229
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 319
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder
Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
●Check expiration date for TRK bottle
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Clutch Fluid
(Light Gray Cap)
Manual transmission models
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Radiator Cap
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid Dipstick
(Yellow)
Engine Coolant Reserve Tank 12 Volt Battery
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1. Park on level ground, and start the engine.
2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
u Perform step 3 after waiting for about 60
seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the
transmission securely, as shown in the
image.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid
level.
u It should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the level is below the lower mark, add
fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the
level between the upper and lower marks,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
■Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
1Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda Continuously Variable
Transmission Fluid with other transmission
fluids.
Using a transmission fl uid other than Honda
Continuously Variable Tr ansmission Fluid may
adversely affect the operati on and durability of your
vehicle’s transmission, and damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda Continuously Variable
Transmission Fluid is not covered by Honda’s new
vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
Upper
Mark
Lower
Mark
HOT

Range
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