Maintenance - Honda 2012 CR-Z Owner's Manual

Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 238
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 239
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 240
Maintenance Minder ™ ...................... 241
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood..... 245
Opening the Hood ........................... 246
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 247
Oil Check ......................................... 248
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 249
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter.. 250
Engine Coolant ................................ 252
Transmission Fluid............................ 254
Brake/Clutch Fluid............................ 256
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 257
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 258
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 266
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 269
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 270
Tire Labeling .................................... 270
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 272
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Wear Indicators................................ 274

Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Tire Service Life................................ 274
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 275
Tire Rotation.................................... 276
Winter Tires ..................................... 277
12 Volt Battery.................................. 278
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Battery....................... 279
Climate Control System Maintenance...... 280
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 281
Exterior Care.................................... 283
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