Honda CR-Z Owner's manual

Contents

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descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your

particular model.

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represent features and equipment that are available on some, but

not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these

features.

This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and

Canada.

The information and specifications included in this publication were

in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications

or design at any time without notice and without incurring any

obligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 27

For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39

2 Instrument Panel P. 65

Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81

2 Controls P. 97

Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 111

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 127

2 Features P. 139

Audio System P. 140 Audio Error Messages P. 155

2 Driving P. 173

Before Driving P. 174 Towing a Trailer P. 179

Multi-View Rear Camera P. 215

Refueling P. 218 Fuel Economy P. 221

2 Maintenance P. 223

Before Performing Maintenance P. 224 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 227

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 252

Climate Control System Maintenance P. 267

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 273

Tools P. 274 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 275

Overheating P. 294 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 296

2 Information P. 309

Specifications P. 310 Identification Numbers P. 312

Emissions Testing P. 315 Warranty Coverages P. 317

Contents

Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63

Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 105 Security System P. 107 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 109

Adjusting the Mirrors P. 120 Adjusting the Seats P. 122

Climate Control System P. 136

General Information on the Audio System P. 157 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 160

When Driving P. 180 Braking P. 210 Parking Your Vehicle P. 214

Rearview Camera P. 216

Accessories and Modifications P. 222

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 231 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 244

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 255 12 Volt Battery P. 264 Remote Transmitter Care P. 266

Cleaning P. 268

Engine Does Not Start P. 290 Jump Starting P. 291 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 293

Fuses P. 301 Emergency Towing P. 305 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 307

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 313 Reporting Safety Defects P. 314

Authorized Manuals P. 319 Customer Service Information P. 320

Quick Reference Guide

P. 2

Safe Driving

P. 27

Instrument Panel

P. 65

Controls

P. 97

Features

P. 139

Driving

P. 173

Maintenance

P. 223

Handling the Unexpected

P. 273

Information

P. 309

Index

P. 321

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Visual Index

❙ Audio System (P 140)

❙ Navigation System

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 118)

❙ Heated Mirror Button

*

(P 118)

❙ Seat Heater Switches

*

(P135)

❙ Ignition Switch (P 111)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 119)

❙ SPORT Mode Button (P 199)

❙ NORMAL Mode Button (P 199)

❙ ECON Mode Button (P 199)

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 206)

❙ km/h/mph Change Button (P81)

❙ System Indicators (P 66)

❙ Gauges (P 81)

❙ Multi-Information Display (P 83)

❙ Climate Control System (P136 )

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Clock (P98)

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❙ Wipers/Washers (P 115)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)

*

(P 188)

❙ Brightness Control (P 117)

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 112)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P 114)

❙ Remote Audio Control Buttons (P 144)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)

*

(P188)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons

*

(P 160)

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P 202)

❙ SEL/RESET Button (P 83)

❙ (Information) Button (P 83)

❙ Plus Sport Button (P200)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

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❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P 42)

❙ Driver’s Door Lock Switch (P 102)

❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 121)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P 232)

❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 302)

❙ Shift Lever

Automatic Transmission (CVT)

(P 185)

Manual Transmission (P 190)

❙ Glove Box (P 128)

❙ Parking Brake (P 210)

❙ Accessory Power Socket

(P 130)

❙ Center Pocket

❙ USB Adapter Cable (P 141)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P 142)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 103)

❙ Power Window Switches (P 109)

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❙ Upper Instrument

Panel Storage

❙ Rearview Mirror (P 120)

❙ Interior Lights/Map Lights (P 127)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

*

❙ Seat Belts

(P 32)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags

(P 49)

❙ Interior Lights (Rear)

(P 127)

❙ Cargo Area Light

❙ Seats (P 122)

❙ Side Airbags (P 46)

❙ Rear Cargo Console (P 131)

❙ Cargo Area

* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 231)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P 115, 252)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock 
Control 
(P 100)
❙ Headlights (P 112, 244)
❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights 
(P 112, 248)
❙ Tires (P 255, 275)
❙ Fog Lights
*
 (P 114)
❙ Brake/Taillights (P 250)
❙ Back-Up Lights (P 249)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 249)
❙ Rear Side Marker Lights (P 249)
❙ High-Mount Brake 
Light 
(P 251)
❙ How to Refuel (P 219)
❙ Rear Wiper (P116,254)
❙ Opening/Closing 
the Hatch 
(P 105)
❙ Hatch Release (P106)
❙ Side Turn Signal 
Lights 
(P 112, 248)
❙ Door Mirrors (P 121)
❙ Rear License Plate 
Lights 
(P 251)
❙ Rearview Camera 
(P216)

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Quick Reference Guide

3-Mode Drive System

There are three driving modes for your vehicle: SPORT, NORMAL and ECON. Each mode offers a different level of driving performance.

The mode buttons are located on the control panel. NORMAL mode, which is most suitable for all-purpose driving, is the default setting for

your vehicle.

The indicator of the

selected mode comes on.

SPORT Mode

Increases engine performance and

handling. Suitable for driving at hills or

curves in a mountain, or driving in a

suburb.

NORMAL Mode

Balances driving performance and fuel

economy. Best for most driving

situations.

ECON Mode

Maximizes fuel economy. Provides

longer Auto Idle Stop operating time

when the climate control system is in

use.

The indicator blinks when the Plus Sport

System stands by to be activated, and

when the system is in operation.

Press the button, then depress the

accelerator pedal to activate the Plus

Sport System in any driving mode (SPORT,

NORMAL, or ECON).

This helps you to momentarily accelerate

with more power when you depress the

accelerator pedal.

Plus Sport System (P200)

Plus Sport Button

Plus Sport System

Helps the vehicle to momentarily accelerate with more engine and

electric motor assist power when you depress the accelerator pedal.

* Not available on all models

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Eco Assist System

The Shift UP/DOWN Indicators

*

(P191)

● These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to

shift to attain better 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.

Automatic transmission (CVT) models

Manual transmission models

Canadian models

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Quick Reference Guide

Drive Cycle Score/Lifetime Points

● Comes on when the vehicle is turned off.

Real Time Score (represents your current trip) (P86)

● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON

(w, the Ecological Drive display starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves

accumulate or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.

Ecological Guide Display Feedback with Eco Drive Bar (P87)

Advancing to Second Stage

Advancing to Third Stage

Receding to Second Stage

Receding to First Stage

Drive Cycle Score

Lifetime Points

The bar extends to

the right when you

press the accelerator

pedal.

The bar extends to

the left when you

press the brake

pedal.

Slow, steady acceleration/

Maximizes fuel economy

Slow deceleration/

Maximizes fuel economy

Moderate deceleration

Moderate acceleration

Aggressive/Inconsistent

acceleration

Aggressive deceleration

First Stage

Second Stage

Third Stage

● Keep the bar from extending

too much to the left or right

side. The shorter the bar is

while driving, the higher the

fuel economy becomes.

* Not available on all models

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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. (P8, 86)

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

System

Electric

Motor

Assist

Engine

ON

Electric

Motor

OFF

Charging

Engine

ON

Engine

OFF

Engine

OFF

IMA

Battery

IMA

Battery

IMA

Battery

IMA

Battery

Fuel

Electric

Motor

OFF

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Quick Reference Guide

Auto Idle Stop Function

To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.

(P193,196)

At Automatic transmission (CVT) Manual transmission Engine 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

To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition

Drive your vehicle at least once a month, and 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 System

A high voltage current runs through 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 components 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 with 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 (P86)

12 Volt Battery Charging System

Indicator (P67)

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Quick Reference Guide

Safe Driving (P27)

Airbags (P39)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and

your passenger during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety (P54)

● Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. If you decide to

disregard our recommendations and transport a child passenger, the child

should be properly restrained.

Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard (P62)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon

monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon

monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist (P174)

● Before driving, check that the seats, steering wheel, and

mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts (P32)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well

back in the seat.

● Check that your passenger is wearing their

seat belt correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as

low as possible.

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Quick Reference Guide

Instrument Panel (P65)

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 (P81)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P66)

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

Indicator

Seat 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

Indicator

High Temperature

Indicator

Low Temperature

Indicator

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.

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Quick Reference Guide

Controls (P97)

Clock (P98)

a Press the FM/AM button until you hear

a beep. The displayed time begins

flashing.

b Press (1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute) to set

the time. Press

(3 (Reset) to set the

time to the nearest hour.

c Press the FM/AM button again to set

the time.

The navigation system receives signals from

GPS satellites, updating the clock

automatically.

Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

Turn Signals (P112)

Lights (P112)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Wipers and Washers

(P115)

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

Adjustment Ring

: Long Delay

: Short Delay

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed with intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward

you to spray

washer fluid.

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Steering Wheel (P119)

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever

towards you, adjust to the desired

position, then lock the lever back in place.

Unlocking the Doors

from the Inside

(P102)

● Pull either door inner handle to unlock

and open it in one motion.

Hatch (P105)

● With the doors unlocked, press the hatch

release button on the hatch to open it.

Power Door Mirrors

(P121)

● With the ignition switch in ON

(w, move

the selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Power Windows (P109)

● With the ignition switch in ON

(w, open

and close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the

off position, the passenger's window can

be opened and closed with its own

switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the

on position, the passenger's window

switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

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Quick Reference Guide

Climate Control System (P136)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the button to defrost the windshield.

The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for complete details.

Models with navigation system

AUTO Button

Temperature Control Dial

(ON/OFF) Button

(Recirculation) Button

(Fan Control) Button

(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror

*

) Button

(Windshield Defroster) Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

(MODE Control) Button

Air flows from

floor and

windshield

defroster vents.

Air flows from

floor vents.

Air flows from

floor and

dashboard

vents.

Air flows from

dashboard

vents.

* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide

Features (P139)

Audio System (P140)

For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual

Button

TITLE Button

FM/AM Button

(Power) Button

CD Button

AUX Button

CD Slot

(CD Eject) Button

SCAN Button

(Sound) Button

VOL/SELECT

(Volume/Select) Knob

SEEK Button

Preset Buttons

(1-6)

Button

SEEK Button

Auxiliary Input Jack

Audio Display

RDM/A.SEL (Random/

Auto Select) Button

RPT (Repeat) Button

Audio Remote Controls

(P144)

● VOL (volume) Button

Press / to adjust the volume up/

down.

● MODE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM1/

FM2/AM/CD/AUX.

● CH (channel) Button

Radio:Press to change the preset station.

Press and hold to select the next or

previous strong station.

CD/USB device:

Press to skip to the beginning of

the next song or return to the

beginning of the current song.

Press and hold to change a folder.

MODE

Button

VOL Button

CH Button

3

4

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Quick Reference Guide

Driving (P173)

Manual Transmission (P190)

Automatic Transmission (CVT)

(P185)

● Shift to

(P and depress the brake pedal when

starting the engine.

● Shifting

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode (P187)

● 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 automatic transmission (CVT)

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 automatic

transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual

shift mode. The selected speed number is

displayed in the shift indicator.

L (Low) Mode (P189)

● 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

Ignition Switch

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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