Honda CR-Z Specification & Maintenance

Honda CR-Z

The Honda CR-Z was a sport compact hybrid electric automobile manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements.

The CR-Z is the sixth unique version of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology since the technology was first launched in the first generation Insight 3 door hatchback. Sales of the CR-Z began in Japan in February 2010.

IMA - Integrated Motor Assist

The Honda IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) System provides you with better fuel economy.  An electric motor assists the vehicle's gasoline engine when accelerating, and reduces the load on the engine to improve the fuel economy.  When decelerating, the turning wheels activate the electric motor, which generates electric power to charge the IMA battery.  When you come to a stop, an Auto Idle Stop function shuts off the engine under certain conditions.

The IMA battery's voltage is extremely high (100 volts - Nickel-Metal Hydride battery).  This battery is located under the luggage area and there are no maintenance tasks you can safely perform.  Never try to remove or disassemble it.

The required maintenance schedule specifies all maintenance required to keep your vehicle in peak operating condition.

If you drive your vehicle under one or more of the following severe conditions, the items described below must be serviced according to the maintenance schedule indicated as SEVERE.

Severe driving conditions:

> Driving less than 8 km per trip.

> Driving in extremely hot (over 35°C) conditions.

> Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.

> Driving on muddy or dusty roads.

REPLACE:

Engine oil every 5,000 km or 6 months, API SN (0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30)

Air cleaner elements every 30,000 km

Spark plugs every 100,000 km (NGK: DIFR6D13)

Engine coolant at 200,000 km or 10 years, thereafter 100,000 km or 5 years

Manual transmission fluid every 60,000 km

CVT fluid every 40,000 km

Brake fluid every 3 years (Use only DOT3 or DOT4 only!)

Dust and pollen filter (cabin filter) every 20,000 km

CHECK:

Valve clearance every 40,000 km

Drive belt every 40,000 km

Front & Rear brakes every 10,000 km

Windscreen washer fluid every month

Wiper blade every 6 months

Specifications:

Length: 4080 mm

Width: 1740 mm

Height: 1395 mm

Wheelbase: 2435 mm

Track 

Front: 1515 mm

Rear 1500 mm

Engine

Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC i-VTEC petrol engine with Hybrid Electric Motor

Bore x stroke: 73.0 x 89.4 mm

Displacement: 1497 cm³

Compression ratio 10.4:1

Weight

Curb weight (CVT) 1180 kg

Curb weight (Manual transmission) 1155-1170 kg

Capacities

Fuel tank: Approx. 40L

Engine Coolant: 4.42L (Manual), 4.35L (CVT)

Engine Oil: 3.6L

Manual transmission fluid: 1.4L

CVT Fluid: 2.8L

Alignment 

Toe-in: Front 0.0 mm, Rear + 3.0 mm

Camber: Front 0°, Rear - 1° 30' 

Caster: Front 3° 22' 

Suspension

Front: Macpherson strut

Rear: Torsion beam axle

Steering

Rack and pinion, with electrical power assistance

Brake

Power assisted

Front: Ventilated disc

Rear: Solid disc

Parking: Mechanical

Clutch

Dry, single plate, diaphragm spring