Honda CR-Z Specification & Maintenance
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| 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.
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| 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
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