Honda 2011 CR-Z Owner's Manual page 21

Driving
QRG
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
P.202
● Shift to and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
Shifting
●
Park
P
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
R
Neutral
N
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
D
Normal driving.
7-speed mode can be used.
L mode is available.
Index
Home
20
P.191
P.207
Release
Button
Shift
Lever
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.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without removing
your hands from the steering wheel.
M
Indicator
Shift Indicator
Shift Down (–) Shift Up (+)
Paddle Shifter Paddle Shifter
2011 CR-Z
P.204
SPORT Mode
● 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.
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode
● 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 P.206
● 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".
Ignition Switch