2011 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Rear Cargo Console
■
Rear trays to store small items are located on the rear cargo console. To access the rear cargo console, open the door, slide the seat by pulling up on the bar, then pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever.
■Separator
Folding down the separator will create more cargo area.
Remove any items from the rear trays.
1.
Pull up the release handle on the top of
2.
the separator.
Trays
Rear Trays
Make sure all items on the rear trays are secured. They could be thrown around and cause injury during a crash. To return the separator upright, push it backwards until it locks. Make sure that the folded separator does not press against the passenger seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.
Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 5 4
Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can ly forward if you have to brake hard.
WARNING
This vehicle is not equipped with rear seats or seatbelts. Sitting in this area may result in injury or death, and may violate state laws. Only the driver and one front seat passenger may be safely seated in this vehicle.
Bar
Seat-back
Adjustment Lever
Seat-back Adjustment Lever
Separator Release Handle
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Tonneau Cover
■
The tonneau cover can be used to conceal your parcels and protect them from direct sunlight.
To Extend:
■
Pull the handle on the center edge, then clip the mounting rods in the hooks on both sides of the hatch opening.
■To Retract:
Slip the rods out of the hooks, then slowly roll it back until it is completely retracted.
■To Remove:
Push either end of the housing inward, then lift it out of its position.
Tonneau Cover
Do not access parcels in the cargo area while driving. This may cause injury if you have to brake hard. Do not stack objects higher than the top of the seat in the cargo area. They could block your view and be thrown about the vehicle during a sudden stop. To prevent tonneau cover damage: Do not place items on the tonneau cover.

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Do not put weight on the tonneau cover.

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Mounting Rod
Hook
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■ To Store:
The housing unit can be stored on the cargo area floor to make more space available. Push one end of the unit into the hole on one side panel, then insert the other end into the hole on the other side. After storing the unit, rock it up and down to make sure it is securely placed. Reverse this procedure to install the housing unit in place.
■To Separate the Cargo Area into two:
Pull out the tonneau cover from its housing
1.
while it is stored on the cargo area floor.Clip the mounting rods in the hooks at
2.
both sides of the hatch opening.
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Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that will as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference. Use the system when the engine is running.Press the AUTO button.
1.
Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial.
2.
Press the
3.
button to cancel.
Switching Between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes
■
Press the
button and switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the v ehicle’s interior through
the system.Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate control system in AUTO, the function of the button that was pressed will take priority.The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions unrelated to the button that was pressed will be controlled automatically. During the auto idle stop, the air conditioning system will be turned off.If the ECON mode is selected, the fan may also be turned off. To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the fan may not start immediately when the AUTO button is pressed. Once you have set the desired temperature, do not use the temperature control dial more than necessary.Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the set temperature. If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning the system on AUTO, and setting the temperature to low. When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit, Lo or Hi is displayed. Pressing the
button switches the climate
control system between on and off. The system selects your last selection.
Temperature Control Dial MODE Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button AUTO Button
Dashboard ventsFloor and defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and loor vents
(Windshield Defroster) Button
(Fan Control) Button
(On/Off) Button
(Recirculation) Button
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Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
■
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode. Press the
button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
To Rapidly Defrost the Windows
■
1. Press the
button.
Press the
2.
button.
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit.When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up. If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows. For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.
To Rapidly Defrost or Defog the Windows
After defrosting or defogging the windows, switch over to fresh air mode.If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.
On automatic transmission (CVT) model
Pressing the button restarts the engine
automatically during the auto idle stop.
On manual transmission model To defog during the auto idle stop, restart the engine as follows.
Make sure the shift lever is in
1.
.
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
2.
Press the
3.
button.
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Climate Control System Automatic Climate Control Sensors
Automatic Climate Control SensorsThe automatic climate control system is equipped with a sunlight sensor and an interior temperature/humidity sensor. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight Sensor
Temperature/
Humidity Sensor
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate the audio system and other technology features.
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Audio System
About Your Audio System ...................... 136 Compatible iPod and USB Flash Memory
Devices .................................................. 137
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 138
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 139
Audio System Theft Protection ............... 140
Audio without Navigation System
Audio System Basic Operation ................ 141
Playing the AM/FM Radio ....................... 143
Playing a CD ........................................... 145Playing an iPod ®
..................................... 147
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device ........ 149 General Information on the Audio System
Recommended Discs .............................. 170Recommended USB Flash Memory
Devices .................................................. 172
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
.................... 173
Using HFL ............................................... 173
HFL Menus ............................................. 175
Phone Setup ........................................... 177
Making a Call ......................................... 179
HFL Phonebook ...................................... 183
Cellular Phonebook ................................ 185
System Setup ......................................... 188
Audio with Navigation System
Audio System Basic Operation ................ 151
Playing the AM/FM Radio ....................... 154
Playing a Disc ......................................... 156
Playing a PC Card ................................... 158Playing an iPod ®
..................................... 162
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device ........ 165
Audio Error Messages Disc Player .............................................. 167iPod ®
/USB Flash Memory Device ............. 168
Audio Remote Controls .......................... 169
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