2016 HONDA CR-Z battery

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 111).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda CR-Z. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all CR-Z
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that ar\
e not in your
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt features
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC
or Mac platform) and saved or printed
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request\
a copy from
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Other Controls
...........2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts
............................................... 5
Airbags
.................................................... 8
Child Safety
.......................................... 13
Safety Label Locations
.......................18
Reporting Safety Defects
...................19
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................20
Malfunction Indicators
......................20
Condition Indicators
...........................22
On/Off Indicators
................................. 23
IMA Battery Charge Level
.................23
Multi-Information Display
.................24
VEHICLE CONTROLS

...........................26
Using the Remote T

ransmitter ..........26
Smart Entry System

.............................27
Door Operation

.................................... 28
Power Window Operation
................29
One-Touch Turn Signal
.......................29
Interior and Exterior Lights
...............30
Wiper Operation
.................................. 31
Adjusting the Seats

............................32
Rear Cargo

........................................... 35
Adjusting the Mirrors

.........................37
Adjusting the Steering Wheel

..........37
Climate Control System
....................38
Seat Heaters*
...................................... 38
Setting the Clock

................................. 39
Customized Features


..........................39
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

.............40
Basic Audio Operation
.......................40HondaLink™
........................................
43
FM/AM Radio ......................................44
Compact Disc (CD)

.............................45
iPod
®......................................................46
USB Flash Drive .................................. 47
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................ 48
Pandora
® .............................................. 49
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® .... 50
Basic HFL Operation

........................... 50
Pairing a Phone


................................... 51
Making a Call


...................................... 52
HondaLink
® Assist .............................. 53
SMS T
ext Messaging and E-Mail* ...54
Siri
® Eyes Free ..................................... 55
NA
VIGATION*
...................................... 56
Basic Navigation Operation

.............56
Entering a Destination
.......................59
Routing
.................................................. 61
DRIVING
................................................ 62
Before Driving
..................................... 62
Maximum Load Limit

..........................64
Starting to Drive

.................................. 66
Shifting
.................................................. 67
Braking
................................................. 70
3-Mode Drive System

.........................71
Plus Sport System


............................... 72
Eco Assist™ System


...........................73
V

ehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System

................................................... 75
Cruise Control

...................................... 76
LaneW

atch™*

..................................... 77
Multi-View Rear Camera


................... 78
Refueling

.............................................. 79

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
HONDALINK®
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneW atch
button* p. 30, p. 29, p. 77
2 Brightness control p. 30
3 Wipers/washers p. 31
4 Cruise control buttons p. 76
5 Horn
6 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®/

navigation* voice recognition buttons

p. 50, p. 57
7 Instrument panel p. 20
8 Multi-information display p. 24
9 Audio controls p. 41
10 3-mode drive buttons p. 71
11 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF

button

p. 75
12 Info (p/q) buttons p. 24
SEL/RESET button

p. 24
S+ (Plus Sport) button

p. 72
13 Door mirror controls p. 37
14 Climate control system p. 38
15 Paddle shifters* p. 68
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
7
12564
10
13
14111283
914
15
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ......... 80
Smart Entry Remote Battery
Strength
................................................ 80
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
.............80
Jump Starting
...................................... 81
Overheating
.......................................... 83
Emergency Engine Stop
.....................84
Emergency Towing

.............................84
T

ire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
.................................................. 85
Tire Repair Kit

...................................... 87
Fuse Locations

..................................... 88
MAINTENANCE

................................... 91
Safety Precautions


.............................91
Maintenance Minder™......................92
Under the Hood


.................................... 94
Engine Oil

............................................. 95
Engine Coolant

.................................... 97Brake/Clutch* Fluid

............................
98
Window W asher Fluid .......................98
Checking the Battery
..........................99
Changing Wiper Blades
...................100
Tire Information

.................................102
T

ire Labeling ......................................105
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.................106
Testing of Readiness Codes
............108
SPECIFICATIONS

...............................109
CUSTOMER INFORMA

TION .............110
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting

................................110
Contact Us

..........................................111
Honda Roadside Assistance
...........112
Warranty Coverages

.........................112
VOICE COMMAND INDEX

................113
INDEX
..................................................119

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CUSTOMER
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the \
vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red \
and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for gen\
eral
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check \
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate actio\
n. If
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 96). If the indicator does n\
ot turn
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Canada
U.S.
INSTRUMENT PANELMalfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is loos\
e
or missing. If the indicator blinks, a
misfire in the engine’s cylinders is
detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models only)
If the indicator blinks for one minute and then stays on, there is a pro\
blem
with the system.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system.
Brake system
There is a problem with a braking system component or the electric parking
brake.
Electric power steering
There is a problem with the system. Stop in a safe place, and restart th\
e
vehicle.
IMA (Integrated Motor Assist)
There is a problem with the system. Avoid high speed driving and have your
vehicle repaired immediately.
High temperature
The engine coolant temperature is high. Drive slowly to prevent overheat\
ing.
If the indicator remains on, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe plac\
e (see
page 83).
Low temperature
The engine coolant temperature is low. If the indicator remains on after the
engine has reached normal operating temperature, there may be a problem \
with temperature sensors.
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Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door/hatch open
A door or the hatch is open. A beep sounds if any door or the hatch is o\
pen
while driving.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem \
with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary. If
the indicator remains on after tire inflation, you need to calibrate t\
he system
(see page 85).
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indic\
ator
blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, and then
on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the syst\
em.
See your dealer.
Canada
U.S.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
VSA on (blinks)
Side airbag off
CRUISE
MAIN on
CRUISE
CONTROL on
Turn signals/hazards on
Fog lights* on High beams on
Exterior lights on
ECON mode on
SPORT mode on
NORMAL mode on
Auto idle stop on (blinks)
Plus Sport system on
CanadaU.S.
*if equipped
IMA Battery Charge Level
The remaining battery charge level is displayed as a bar graph.
Electric Motor Assist
The degree to which the electric motor is assisting
the engine is displayed by the ASST indicator bar.
Battery ChargeThe degree to which the IMA battery is being
charged is displayed by the CHRG indicator bar.
IMA battery charge
level indicator
CHRG indicato rASST indicato r

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Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press
the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when starting the engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the shift lever is in Neutral (N). Press
the brake pedal with your right foot, and press the
clutch pedal all the way down with your left foot.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found a\
t altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off
all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, a\
nd rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Changing the Power ModeUse the ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start the
engine.
Accessory or On mode: Press ENGINE START/STOP
once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory
mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal
(and the clutch for manual transmission), then press
ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P) (or apply the parking brake for manual
transmission), then press ENGINE START/STOP. If you press the button and the
shift lever is not in Park (P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
Brake pedal
Clutch pedal
Brake pedal
*if equipped
Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)*Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping
the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the
release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving or using the
paddle shifters.
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a co\
mplete
stop and keep the brake pedal pressed. Operating the shift lever before \
the vehicle
has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
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Paddle Shifters*
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from\
the
steering wheel.
*if equipped
When driving in ECON or NORMAL mode: The vehicle goes into manual shift
mode temporarily, and the gear number appears in the shift indicator. When you
start traveling at a constant speed or accelerate, manual shift mode aut\
omatically
switches off, and the gear number goes off.
When driving in SPORT mode: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode, and
the M indicator and gear number appear in the shift indicator. If the vehicle
speed increases and the engine speed approaches the tachometer’s red zone,
the transmission automatically shifts up. As the vehicle speed slows down, the
transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to a
stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st gear.
You can cancel manual shift mode by pressing any of the three driving mod\
e
buttons, or by pulling the (+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
L mode operation: Use L mode when you want to increase engine braking to
maximum when in manual shift mode, when going up or down hills, or when the
IMA battery is low. Pull and hold both paddle shifters (+) and (-) at the same time.
The L indicator is displayed in the shift indicator. To cancel this mode, pull and
hold both paddle shifters again, or press any of the three driving mode \
buttons.
The L indicator goes off.
M indicator/gear
position indicator
Shift up1 to 215 mph (24 km/h)
2 to 3 25 mph (40 km/h)
3 to 440 mph (64 km/h)
4 to 5
5 to 652 mph (84 km/h)
6 to 7 57 mph (92 km/h)
Normal acceleration
47 mph (76 km/h)
Recommended shift points
(-) paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down
to a lower gear. (+) paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to
a higher gear.
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears\
.
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete sto\
p. This can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachomete\
r’s red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
Shift up1st to 2nd15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h)
5th to 6th52 mph (84 km/h)
Normal acceleration
Recommended shift points
*if equipped
Shift indicators
Indicates when a gear change is appropriate to
maintain the most fuel-efficient driving style while
driving in ECON or NORMAL mode.
Shift up indicator: Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
Shift down indicator: Comes on when shifting down
is recommended.
READY

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Plus Sport System
Helps the vehicle momentarily accelerate with more engine and electric m\
otor
assist power. This system can be used in any driving mode (SPORT, NORMAL, or
ECON).
When the vehicle speed is over 19 mph (30 km/h) and the IMA battery charge level
indicator shows more than four segments:
The Plus Sport System indicator comes on.
Depress the accelerator pedal. Only the Plus
Sport indicator blinks. The Plus Sport READY
indicator goes off. The system is in operation. Press the
(Plus Sport) button on th e
steering wheel. The Plus Sport indicator blinks.
The system stands by ready to be activated.
To cancel the Plus Sport System, release the accelerator pedal for more \
than 5 seconds,
press the Plus Sport button again, or press the brake or clutch pedal.
Eco Assist™ System
Can help improve fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine\
,
transmission, climate control system, and cruise control. Press the ECON\
mode
button to turn the system on or off (see page 71).
Ambient Meter
Color-coded bars change based on your driving style and brake or accelerator \
pedal operation.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue-green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
Ambient mete r
Power Flow Monitor
Monitors engine and electric motor power flow and whether the system i\
s
assisting the engine or charging the battery. Press the Info (p/q) button on the
steering wheel to scroll to the screen.
Power flow monitor
Here are some examples of screens:
Power is supplied with
the engine and the
electric motor is assisting
the engine. The electric motor is
charging the IMA battery.
Power is supplied by the
engine.

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Ecological Drive Display
Monitors the fuel efficiency of your driving style in real time. Pres\
s the Info (p/q)
button on the steering wheel to scroll to the screen.
Ecological drive display
Real-time score
Your driving “score” is shown as leaves, which
accumulate or diminish based on your driving style
and its impact on fuel economy.
When you turn the vehicle off, your drive cycle and
lifetime score are displayed.
Eco drive bar
The bar extends based on your driving style. The
more aggressive your acceleration or deceleration
is, the farther the bar extends from the center. Keep
the bar near the center line for more fuel efficient
driving.
Drive cycle scor e
Lifetime points
Leaf
icon 1st stag
e
2nd stage
3rd stage
Eco drive bar
Auto Idle Stop Shuts the engine off at a stop in order to maximize fuel efficiency.
When the shift lever is in Drive (D) and the brake
pedal is pressed (or the clutch pedal is pressed
and the shift lever is in Neutral (N) for manual
transmission), the engine shuts off. The Auto Stop
indicator blinks.
The engine restarts when the brake pedal is
released (or the clutch pedal is pressed and the
shift lever is moved out of Neutral (N) for manual
transmission).
Idle stop occurrence and duration vary depending on certain conditions, \
including
sudden braking, climate control operation, IMA battery level, and outsid\
e
temperature.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns mor\
e or less
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery s\
urfaces by
regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or Off
VSA is turned on every time you start the engine,
even if you previously turned it off. If you turn VSA
off, your vehicle has normal braking and cornering
ability, but not VSA traction and stability.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you hear a
beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA OFF indicator
appears when the system is off.
When VSA is turned off, traction control stops functioning, which may ma\
ke it
easier when trying to free your vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow.
AUTO STOP
indicator
VSA OFF
button