2011 HONDA CR-Z ignition

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Features
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
HFL Menus
Making a Call
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You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook, and redial the last number called.
Models with navigation system
You can make calls using the Cellular Phonebook (if your phone is compatible with this feature), or entering the phone number on the screen.
Direct Dialing a Phone Number
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Say “Call” or “Dial.”
1.
Say the number you want to dial after the prompts.
2.
Say “Call” or “Dial” after the prompts.
3.
From the HFL Phonebook
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Say “Call” or “Dial.”
1.
Say the name stored in the HFL phonebook after the prompts.
2.
Follow the HFL prompts.
3.
To Redial the Last Number Called by HFL
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Say “Redial.”
To End a Call
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Press the
button.
Making a Call
Press the
button and wait for a beep before
giving a command. The maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10 meters). HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you remove the key from the ignition switch. However, this may weaken the vehicle's 12 volt battery. Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of the person you are calling through the audio speakers.
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Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
HFL Menus
To Activate or Deactivate the Auto Transfer Function
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The call on your cell phone can be automatically transferred to HFL when you get into the vehicle and turn on the ignition.
Say “System Setup.”
1.
Say “Auto Transfer” after the prompts. HFL lets you know the current status.
2.
Follow the HFL prompts to change the setting.
3.
To Clear the System
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Paired phones, all stored or imported phonebook data, and any passcodes are erased.
Say “System Setup.”
1.
Say “Clear” after the prompts.
2.
Follow the HFL prompts.
3.
Change Language

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You can set the system language to French or English. Say “Change Language.”
1.
Follow the HFL prompts.
2. If you have not named your paired phone in the selected language, HFL will ask you to name it in that language.
System Setup
Press the
button before a command.
You can clear the system if you forget the passcode and cannot access HFL.When HFL asks you for the passcode, say “System Clear.”
Change Language
Quick Language Selection If you want to change the language, to French for example, say "Français" and follow the prompt.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving Starting the Engine
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Starting to Drive

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Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check
1.
that the brake system indicator has gone off.
Parking Brake P.219
Put the shift lever in
2.
D. Select R when reversing.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to
3.
pull away.
Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
for more than 15
seconds.
If the engine does not start right away, wait for

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at least 10 seconds before trying again. If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,

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wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3 while gently depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the accelerator pedal once the engine starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.
Immobilizer System P.1 0 5
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When Driving Precautions While Driving
Precautions While Driving
In Rain
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Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or cause electrical component failure.
Other Precautions

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If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location. Check the underside of the vehicle for damage and fuel or brake fluid leaks.
Precautions While Driving
NOTICE Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission. If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY

or LOCK while driving, the engine will shut
down and all steering and brake power assist functions will stop, making it dificult to control the vehicle. Do not drive with the shift lever in
, as you will
lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance. During the irst 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or powertrain. Avoid hard braking for the irst 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this when the brakes are replaced.
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When Driving Shifting
Shifting
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving need.Names and Functions of Shift Lever Positions
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Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK

and remove the key unless the shift lever is in .
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal irmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake. The engine may cut in and out in
R or depending
on the road condition, even when the engine
speed is lower than the tachometer’s red zone. This is the engine’s computer working to protect the transmission.
Park Used when parking or starting the engine. Reverse Used when backing up. Neutral Used when idling Drive Used for:
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Normal driving
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Temporarily driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in ECON or NORMAL mode)
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Driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode (when driving in SPORT mode)
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Driving in L mode
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When Driving Shifting
Reverse Lockout
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The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally shifting into
R from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving at a certain speed.
If you cannot shift to
R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following: 1. Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever all the way to the left, and shift to
R.
If you still cannot shift into
2.
R, apply the
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
I or LOCK 0.
Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
3.
R.
Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
4.
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
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When Driving 3-Mode Drive System
3-Mode Drive System Driving mode is in NORMAL when you turn the ignition switch to ON
II.
To change driving modes, press the desired mode button. The corresponding mode indicator comes on in the instrument panel, and the mode icon appears briefly on the multi-information display. 3-Mode Drive System
To keep the system in the ECON mode the next
time the ignition switch is turned to ON
, change
the customized setting on the multi-information display.
Customized Features P. 9 0
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by changing the engine, transmission, climate control system, cruise control, and IMA system performances. While in the ECON mode, the climate control system has greater temperature luctuations.
Ù Select a driving mode
and press the button.
Ù The selected driving mode
indicator comes on.
SPORT Mode Button NORMAL Mode Button ECON Mode Button
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When Driving Cruise Control
Cruise Control Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Cruise Control
When the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
or
LOCK , cruise control automatically goes off.
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed when driving uphill or downhill. When climbing a steep hill with the ECON mode, it may take relatively more time to accelerate to maintain the set speed. When not using cruise control, turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE button.
Manual transmission While the cruise control system is activated, the shift up or down indicator does not work.
WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.When to use
How to use
Ù Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h). Always keep sufcient distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
CRUISE MAIN is on in the instrument panel. Cruise control is ready to use.
Automatic transmission model
Ù Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.
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