Honda 2016 CR-Z Owner's Manual page 261

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L Mode Operation
To switch to the L mode, pull and hold both paddle shifters (
time with the shift lever in
Pull both
To cancel this mode, pull and hold both paddle shifters again, or press any of the
three driving mode buttons. The L indicator goes off.
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is displayed in the 7-speed
( L
manual shift mode indicator.
and paddle shifters at the same time.
( + ( -
1L Mode Operation
Use the L mode in the following situations:
+ and - ) at the same
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When you want to increase engine braking to
maximum when in 7-speed manual shift mode
When going up or down hills
When the IMA battery is low