2016 HONDA CR-Z warning lights

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
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Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
•
Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exte
rior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•

Remove any frost, snow
, or ice.
•

Make sure the hood is securely closed.
•


Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left u\
nder
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an exte\
nded period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried g

rass
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by\
a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials aft\
er you or
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•

Make sure the tires are in good condition.
•


Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
Interior Checks•
Store or secure all items on board properly
.
•

Do not pile items in the cargo area higher than the seat-back height.
•


Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure t\
he floor

mats.
•

If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in \
the
vehicle.
•

Securely close and lock both doors and the hatch.
•


Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly
.
•

Make sure items placed on the floor behind the seats cannot roll under\
the
seats.
•


Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
•


Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after

.
DRIVING
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to me\
lt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim a\
round the
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling, and
stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in the vehicle owner’s guide regarding accessories and
modifications.
WARNING
In addition:
•
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acc\
elerat
ion or
full throttle operation so as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
•

A
void hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this
when the brake pads are replaced.

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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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After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1.

Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’
s ground.
2.

Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (\
-)
terminal.
3.


Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’
s battery (+) terminal.
4.

Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery (\
+)
terminal. Close the fuse box cover on your vehicle’

s battery (+) terminal.
5.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer
.Overheating
If the high temperature indicator comes on, the engine suddenly loses po\
wer, or
steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheating\
.
1.
Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. T
urn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2.

If steam or spray is not present:
Keep the engine
running and open the hood.
If steam or spray is present:

Turn off the engine and
wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3.

Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the hig\
h
temperature indicator goes off. If the cooling fan is not operating, imm\
ediately
stop the engine.
4.


Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the\

cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve\
t

ank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in t\
he
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator ca\
p with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature
indicator. If the indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer for
repairs.
Reserve
tank
MAX
MIN
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant \
to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiato\
r cap.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may \
damage
the engine.
NOTICE

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)—Required Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthl\
y
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the \
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure\

label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated \
on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine\
the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the\

proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenanc\
e,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This \
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the \
malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be abl\
e
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle \
that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.Tire Repair Kit
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to tempo\
rarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire\
sidewall. Go
to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.\
This vehicle is
not equipped with a spare tire.
Before Repairing the Tire
1.
Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2.


Move the shift lever to Park (P) for CVT models or Reverse (R) for m\
anual
transmission models. Apply the parking brake.
3.


T
urn on the hazard warning lights, and turn off the vehicle.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire1.
Pull the strap and take the kit out of the case.
2.


Place the kit upright on flat ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not place
the kit on its side.
3.


Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the one provided in the\
kit that
came with your vehicle. If a different agent is used, you may permanent

ly damage
the tire pressure sensor.
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit compressor for more than 15\
minutes.
The accessory power socket and compressor can overheat and become
permanently damaged.
NOTICE
Running the engine with the vehicle in an enclosed or even partly enclos\
ed
area can cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can cause unconsciousness and even
death. Only run the engine to power the air compressor with the vehicle \
outdoors.
WARNING
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.
T
urn the vehicle off, including all lights and
accessories.
2.

Check the fuses on the battery in the engine
compartment. If the fuse is blown, have it
replaced by a dealer

.
3.

Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior

.
If there is a burned-out fuse, remove it with the
fuse puller and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the\
chances
of damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE
Fuse
Blown
fuse
Fuse puller
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourse\
lf, as well
as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing mainte\
nance.
Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety•
T
o reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks\
, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•

Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
•


T
o clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•

W
ear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery\
or
compressed air.
•

Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can\

accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•
The vehicle must be stationary
, and parked on level ground with the parking
brake set and the engine off.
•

Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•


Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
•


Do not touch the IMA battery and wiring (orange).
MAINTENANCE
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can \
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem befo\
re
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. \
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING