Honda Jazz EV Hybrid Car Owners Manual

Honda Jazz EV Hybrid Car

Your Vehicle at a Glance

• To use the horn, press the centre pad of the steering wheel.
• For some types

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

• Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash.
• Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash; a collapsible steering column; and seat belt tensioners (on some types) that automatically tighten the front seat belts in the event of a crash

Adjust the Head Restraints

• Before driving, make sure everyone and other crash injuries. with an adjustable head restraint has properly positioned the head restraint. The restraint should be positioned so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the centre of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible.

Protecting Children

If You Must Drive with Several Children

Your vehicle has three seating positions in the back seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever have to carry more than three children in your vehicle:

• Place the largest child in the front seat, provided the child is large enough to wear a seat belt properly (see page 55 )
• Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible (see page 15 ).
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat (see page 21).
• Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured (see page 18 ).

Protecting Infants

Child Restraint System Type

• Only a rearward-facing child restraint system provides proper support for a baby’s head, neck and back. Infants up to about one year of age must be restrained in a rearward facing child restraint system.
• Two types of restraints may be used: a restraint system designed exclusively for infants, or a convertible restraint system used in the rearward facing, reclining mode

How Your Side Airbags Work (For some types)

• Your vehicle is equipped with side airbags for the driver and a front seat passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the front seat-backs, and both are marked “SIDE AIRBAG”
• If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver’s or the passenger’s side airbag.
• Only one airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the passenger’s side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

Heating and Cooling

• Proper use of the heating and cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for the best visibility

What Each Control Does

Fan Control Dial

• Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan’s speed, which increases air flow

Temperature Control Dials

• Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the air flow.

Climate Control System

Audio System(C Type)

• You can receive traffic information while you are listening to a CD. If the system is tuned to a TP or EON TP station before playing a CD, the system will stand by for traffic announcements by pressing the TA button (‘‘TA’’ indicator ON) and the system will switch from CD to the traffic announcement when it begins.
• The system will return to the CD mode when the traffic information is finished. To turn off the TA function, press the TA button again. ‘‘TA’’ will go out from the display. If you use SEEK or Auto Select with the TA function ON, the system searches only TP or EON TP stations

Operating the CD Changer (Optional)

• A Compact Disc changer is available for your vehicle. It holds up to 6 discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the in-dash CD player.
• Press the CD/AUX button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the display. The system will start to play the first track of the first disc. When that disc ends, the next disc in the magazine is loaded and played. After the last disc finishes, the system returns to disc 1.

CD Changer Error Indications

• If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your dealer.

Accessories and Modifications

Modification

• Do not remove any original equipment or modify your vehicle in any way that would alter its design or operation. This could make your vehicle unsafe and illegal to drive.
• For example, do not make any modifications that would change the ride height of your vehicle, or install wheels and tyres with a different overall diameter.
  Modification
• In addition, any modifications that decrease ground clearance increase the chance of undercarriage parts striking a curb, speed bump, or other raised object, which could cause your airbags to deploy.
• Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of your Supplemental Restraint System. Modifications could make the system ineffective.

Carrying Luggage

Load Limit

• When you load luggage, the total weight of the vehicle, all passengers, luggage and hitch must not exceed the maximum permissible weight. The load for the front and rear axles also must not exceed the maximum permissible axle weight. Refer to page for the maximum permissible weight and maximum permissible axle weight

Manual Transmission

• Recommended Shift Points
• Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you the best fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended:

• Maximum Allowable Speeds
• The speeds in this table are the maximum allowable speeds in each gear. If you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer’s red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine’s computer controls. The engine will run normally when you
  reduce the RPM below the red zone.
• Before downshifting, make sure the vehicle will not exceed the maximum allowable speed in the chart in thelower gear to avoid engine damage.

Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Shift Lever Positions

• The shift lever has six positions. It must be in Park or neutral to start the engine. When you are stopped in D, S, L, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal.When you start along a slope to go uphill, be sure to apply the parking brake in addition to using the foot brake
  because creeping may be less effective.

• You cannot shift out of Park with the brake pedal depressed when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position.
• Park (P)-This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal, have your foot off the accelerator pedal, and press the release button on the front of the shift lever.
• Sport (S)-Selecting Sport shifts the transmission into a lower range of ratios for better acceleration and increased engine braking. Use Sport when you are going down a steep hill.

Brake System Design

• The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits. Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle (the left-front brake is connected with the right-rear brake, etc.). If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have braking at two wheels
• Anti-lock Brakes (For some types)
• ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) helps to prevent the wheels from locking up and skidding during hard braking, allowing you to retain steering control.
• When the front tyres skid, you lose steering control; the vehicle continues straight ahead even though you turn the steering wheel. The ABS helps to prevent lock-up and helps you retain steering control by pumping the brakes rapidly; much faster than a person can do it.
• The ABS also balances the front-torear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

Driving in Bad Weather

• Rain, fog, and snow conditions require a different driving technique because of reduced traction and visibility. Keep your vehicle wellmaintained and exercise greater caution when you need to drive in bad weather.
• Driving Technique-Always drive slower than you would in dry weather. It takes your vehicle longer to react, even in conditions that may seem just barely damp. Apply smooth, even pressure to all the controls. Abrupt steering wheel movements or sudden, hard application of the brakes can cause loss of control in wet weather.
• Be extra cautious for the first few kilometers (miles) of driving while you adjust to the change in driving conditions. This is especially true in snow. A person can forget some snow-driving techniques during the summer months. Practice is needed to relearn those skills.
• Exercise extra caution when driving in rain after a long dry spell. After months of dry weather, the first rains bring oil to the surface of the roadway, making it slippery.

Maintenance Schedule

• The Required Maintenance Schedule specifies all maintenance required to keep your vehicle in peak operating condition. Maintenance work should be performed in accordance with the standards and specifications of Honda by properly trained and equipped technicians. Your authorized dealer meets all of these requirement
• Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s load limit. This puts excess strain on the engine, brakes, and many other parts of your vehicle.
• Operate your vehicle on reasonable roads within the legal speed limit.
• Always use the recommended fuel only (see page ).
• Drive your vehicle regularly over a distance of several kilometers (miles).
• We recommend the use of genuine Honda parts and fluids or their equivalent whenever you have maintenance done. These are the same high-quality items that went into your vehicle when it was new, so you can be sure they fit and perform flawlessly.

Required Maintenance Record (Except EU)

• Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your vehicle.

Fluid Locations

Engine Oil

Additives

• Your vehicle does not need any oil additives. Purchasing additives for the engine or transmission will not increase your vehicle’s performance or longevity. It only increases the cost of operating your vehicle

Changing the Oil and Filter

• Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance (kilometers/miles) recommendations in the maintenance schedule. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly.
• Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle should be raised on a service stationtype hydraulic lift for this service. Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment, you should have this maintenance done by a skilled technician

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