2016 HONDA CR-Z IMA battery

Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 119 Security System P. 122 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 124
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 139 Adjusting the Seats P. 141
Climate Control System P. 155
Audio Error Messages P. 195 General Information on the Audio System P. 199
When Driving P. 251 Braking P. 284Parking Your Vehicle P. 290
Refueling P. 293 Fuel Economy P. 296Accessories and Modifications P. 297
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 307 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 320
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 331 12-Volt Battery P. 340 Remote Transmitter Care P. 342
Cleaning P. 344
Engine Does Not Start P. 362 Jump Starting P. 366 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 369
Fuses P. 378 Emergency Towing P. 383When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 385
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 391 Reporting Safety Defects P. 392
Authorized Manuals P. 397 Customer Service Information P. 398
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 159
DrivingP. 243
MaintenanceP. 299
Handling the UnexpectedP. 349
InformationP. 387
IndexP. 399
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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. (P10, 94)
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
To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition
Drive your vehicle at least once a month, a nd drive for more than 30 minutes at a time. Parking your vehicle for an extended period can
cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life.
Safety Precautions
Do not cover the air intake.
Air Intake
Do not touch the Honda IMA SystemA high voltage current runs through the Honda IMA System. Consult your authorized dealer
when maintenance or repair is needed.
Do not spill any liquids on or around the IMA
battery, as they can damage the IMA battery. If
you accidentally spill liquids on or around the
battery, ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up as soon as possible.
The IMA system indicator may come on.
IMA Battery
IMA Power Cable
If a crash occurs● Be careful of electric shock hazard.
u If a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrical shock. Do not
touch the IMA system componen ts or its wiring (orange).
● Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.
u The battery fluid may leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with
the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it, flush the affected
area(s) with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention
immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
u Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water can be
dangerous.
When the vehicle is disposed● The IMA battery is a Lithium-ion battery. Honda collects and recycles used IMA batteries –
consult your dealer for proper battery disposal in the event your vehicle is not repairable.
If the air intake is obstructed during
vehicle operation, the IMA battery can
become too hot. To protect the battery,
the system may start limiting IMA
battery output power and cause the
IMA system and 12-volt battery
charging system indicators to come on.
IMA System Indicator
(P94)
12-volt Battery Charging System
Indicator (P72)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P69)
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 (P89)/Multi-Information Display (P91)/System Indicators (P70)
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
IndicatorSeat 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 (Red)
Low Temperature
Indicator (Blue)
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.
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Canada
U.S.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the engine
did not start. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 393●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 374
12-volt Battery
Charging
System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the 12-volt
battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the 12V Battery Charging System
Indicator Comes On P. 373
Transmission
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the IMA battery is significantly low.●Drive continuously or, if necessary, allow the vehicle to
idle in an open area until the message disappears.
●Appears while you are customizing the settings for the
following reasons:
The shift lever is moved out of
(P.
The parking brake is released.2 How to customize P. 98
●Appears once if the outside temperature is below 5°F
or 3°C while the power mode is in ON●There is a possibility that th e road surface is icy and
slippery.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed while
the Auto Idle Stop is in operation, and the engine is
ready to restart.●Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 267
●Appears when the shift leve r is in any forward gear
position, and the Auto Idle Stop operating time has
continued for a while.●Shift to (N.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 267
●Appears when the engine does not automatically
restart for the following re asons while the Auto Idle
Stop is in operation.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• There is a problem with the system.●Manually start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 251
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button at the same time.
Manual transmission models
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Instrument Panel
The remaining battery charge level is displayed
as a bar graph.
The degree to which the electric motor is as sisting the engine is displayed by the
ASST indicator bar.
The degree to which the IMA battery is being charged is displayed by the CHRG
indicator bar.
■IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator1 IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
The IMA battery charge level may decrease rapidly
under the following conditions:
•When the 12-volt battery has been replaced.
•When the IMA battery has been disconnected.•When the IMA battery control system is correcting
its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.READY
IMA Battery Charge
Level Indicator
CHRG Indicator ASST Indicator
■Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
■Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG)
1Electric Motor Assist Indicator (ASST)
If the IMA batter y is too hot or too cold, the IMA
battery’s output power is limited to protect the
battery. This disables the IMA assist and Auto Idle
Stop, even though the ba ttery is well charged.
It takes a short time to normalize the IMA battery’s
output power depending on the weather.
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