HONDA 2015 CR-Z - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 181)

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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in ( P , then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
( N , it is safer to start it in ( P .
2. Check that the shift lever is in ( N . Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1 Starting the Engine
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 at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
NOTICE
When ambient temperatures are extremely hot or
cold, the engine may not crank when you try to start
the engine. If this occurs, confirm that the shift lever
is in
( N and the clutch pedal is fully depressed, then
try to start the engine again. If the engine still does
not crank, contact a dealer.
Manual transmission models
Brake Pedal
Continuously variable transmission models
Clutch Pedal
Brake Pedal
Manual transmission models
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