2016 HONDA CR-Z transmission

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Passenger's Front Airbag
(P 46)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 46)
❙Driver’s Door Lock Switch (P 116)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 140)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 308)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P379)
❙Glove Box (P 147)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P284)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 117)
❙Power Window Switches (P 124)
❙Center Pocket
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 149)
❙USB Ports (P161)
❙HDMITM Port (P162)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P 256)
Manual Transmission (P 261)
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
The Shift UP/DOWN Indicators*
(P262)
●These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain be tter 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 reflect 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 changes in accordance with:
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation, and shift
changes based on the shift up indicator.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Canadian models
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as deta iled below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.
(P264, 267)
AtContinuously variable transmissionManual transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Depress the brake pedal. The
vehicle speed goes below 6 mph
(10 km/h). 1. Depress the brake
pedal. The vehicle
speed goes below
19 mph (30 km/h).
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Stop
Continue to depress the brake
pedal.•Continue to
depress the
brake pedal.
•Move the shift
lever to
(N.
•
Release the
clutch pedal.
Start-up
Release the brake pedal. 1. Fully depress
the clutch pedal
again.
2. Move the shift
lever to
(1.
3. Depress the accelerator
pedal to resume
driving.
Turning off
Off
Restarting
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P243)
Manual Transmission (P261)
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P256)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
● Shifting
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode (P258)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
●Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode
from continuously vari able transmission
to 7-speed manual shift mode. The M
indicator and the selected speed number
are displayed in the shift indicator.
● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily
changes the mode from continuously
variable transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
L (Low) Mode (P260)
● Use Low to get more power when
climbing steep hills.
● Pull the
(+ and (- paddle shifters at the
same time until the shift indicator display
changes to L.
SPORT Mode
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode
(M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Shift Down
( -
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
ENGINE START/STOP button
Release
Button
Shift Lever
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
7-speed manual shift mode
can be used.
L mode is available.
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release
button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever
without pressing the
release button.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P299)
Under the Hood (P307)
● 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 (P320)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P328)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P331)
● Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop is in operation.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
●Check if the transmission is in (N. If so, select any other
position.
●Depress the clutch pedal fully, and release the clutch pedal
after the accelerator peda l is gently depressed.
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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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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Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®)
System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the VSA® system.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the hill start assist system.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the creep aid system
(Continuously Variable
Transmission) or the brake assist
system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 276
VSA® OFF
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA ®.
2VSA ® On and Off P. 277—
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