2016 HONDA CR-Z hood release

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INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
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INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
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Dashboard and Other Controls
1 Touchscreen p. 42
2 Hazard warning button
3 USB ports p. 40
HDMI port p. 40
Accessory power socket p. 40
4 Hood release handle p. 94
5 Power window switches p. 29
Door lock switches
p. 28
6 Shift lever (CVT)* p. 67
Manual transmission*
p. 69
7 Electric parking brake p. 70
8 ENGINE START/STOP button
p. 66
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions•
Always wear your seat belt.
•


Be aware of airbag hazards.
•


Don’
t drink and drive.
•

Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
.
•

Control your speed.
•


Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fr\
om paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember

, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children
ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Since this vehi\
cle does
not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you do not carry any ch\
ild who
is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
Y

ou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow



instructions.
Y

ou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow

instructions.



Y

ou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your



vehicle, other property

, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
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NAVIGATION
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can re\
sult in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in both seating positions; \
however,
they are non-adjustable. Head restraints are most effective for protecti\
on against
whiplash and other rear-impact crash injuries. Head restraints can be removed for
cleaning or repair.
The driver’s and passenger’s seats have active head
restraints. In a rear impact, an occupant properly
secured by a seat belt will be pushed against the
seat-back and the head restraint will move forward.
This reduces the distance between the restraint
and the occupant’s head, which helps reduce the
likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and
upper spine.
To remove a head restraint
1.

Unhook the strap on the outside edge of the
seat-back.
2.


Pull out the strap throughout the band on the
outside under edge of the head restraint.
3.


Push the release button, and pull the head
restraint upward.
T

o resintall a head restraint
1.

Put the legs back in place, then slightly lower it.
Do not push it down fully until it locks in place.
2.


Insert the strap onto the band, then hook it to the
magnet on the outside edge of the seat-back.
3.


Push the head restraint down until it locks. Make
sure the head restraint locks in place when you
reinstall it.
In order for the head restraint system to work properly:
•


Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs\
.
•


Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•


Install each restraint in its proper location.
Strap
Band
Release button
Magne t
Rear Cargo
Rear trays to store small items are located on the rear cargo console.
Rear Cargo Console
To access the rear cargo console, slide the seat
forward by pulling up on the bar, then pull up on the
seat-back adjustment lever.
You can also pull up on the release lever on the
driver’s side of the seat-back to tilt the seat-back
forward.
Folding down the separator creates more cargo
area:
1.

Remove any items from the rear trays.
2.


Pull up the release handle on the top of the
separator

.
Seat-back
adjustment
lever
Bar
Release lever
Release
handle
Separator
This vehicle is not equipped with rear seats or seatbelts.
Sitting in this area may result in injury or death, and may violate stat\
e laws.
Only the driver and one passenger may be safely seated in this vehicle.
WARNING

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NAVIGATION
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, follow the below\
steps to start
the engine.
1.

T
ouch the back of the remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2.

With the brake pedal pressed (and the clutch
pedal for manual transmission), press the ENGINE
ST

ART/STOP button within 10 seconds.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
*if equipped
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Par\
k (P).
1.
Set the parking brake.
2.


Remove the built-in key from the remote
transmitter

.
3.

W
rap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
4.

Insert the key into the shift release lock.
5.


While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Slot Cover
Release
button
Shift
lock
release
slot
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriou\
sly
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open ames, and smoking materials away from the batt\
ery.
WARNING
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.

Open the fuse box cover on your vehicle’
s 12-volt
battery positive (+) terminal.
2.

Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’
s
battery (+) terminal.
3.

Connect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only

.
4.

Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
5.


Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the grounding strap as shown. Do not connect
this jumper cable to any other part.
6.


If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’

s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
7.

Attempt to start your vehicle’
s engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure that the
jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead\

compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Booster
batter y

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Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2.


Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3.


Slide the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4.


Remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Brake uid
(black cap)
Clutch uid*
(light gray cap)
Washer uid
(blue cap)
Engine oil dipstick
(orange)
Radiator cap
Engine oil ll ca
p
Continuously variable transmission
uid dipstick
(yellow)
Engine coolant reserve tank 12-volt battery
Hood release
handle
Pull
Lever
Support ro d
Grip
Clamp
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
•
Premium-grade 0W
-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specified viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil 1.
Remove the dipstick (orange).
2.


Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3.


Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4.


Remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary

.
Ambient temperature
Dipstick
Upper mark
Lower mark