2011 HONDA CR-Z ad blue

Contents
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument Panel P. 67
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 135
DrivingP. 191
MaintenanceP. 237
Handling the UnexpectedP. 285
InformationP. 311
IndexP. 323
Child Safety P. 56 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 104 Security System P. 105 Opening and Clos ing the Windows P. 107
Adjusting the Mirror P. 118 Adjusting the Seats P. 119
Climate Control System P. 131
Audio with Navigation System P. 151 Audio Error Messages P. 167 Audio Rem ote Controls P. 169
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
P. 173
When Driving P. 197 Braking P. 219 Parking Your Vehicle P. 223 Accessories and Modifications P. 235
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 245 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 258
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 269 12 Volt Battery P. 278 Remote Trans mitter Care P. 279
Cleaning P. 281
Engine Does Not Start P. 293 Jump Starting P. 294 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 296 Fuses P. 304 Emergency Towing P. 308 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 310
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 315 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) P. 316
Customer Service Information P. 320 Warranty Coverages P. 321

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ Headlights/Turn Signals
❙ Fog Lights
*
❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
*
❙ Remote Audio Control Buttons
❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
*
❙ Wipers/Washers
❙ Cruise Control Buttons
❙ SEL/RESET Button
❙ ( Information) Button
❙ Horn
❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
❙ Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
System Voice Control Buttons *
P.110
P.112
P.204,206
P.204,206
P.169
P.113
P.211
P.83
P.83
P.173
P.173
*Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
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Eco Assist System
The Shift Up/Down Indicators*

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● These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain better fuel economy. Ambient Meter ●
Changes color to reect your driving style.
● Colors Green: Saving fuel consumptionBlue green: Slow acceleration/decelerationBlue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● Changes to a constant red when SPORT mode is selected.
The ambient meter color changes in accordance with:
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Manual transmission model
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation, and shift
changes based on the shift up indicator.
Displays when shifting up is recommended. Displays when shifting down is recommended.
The indicators do not come on in SPORT mode. ●
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature, and other fuel economy information.It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.Switching the Display

■
Press the button or the SEL/RESET button to change the display.
Eco Guide feedback with Eco Drive Bar
OFF
HFL *
Customizable Setting Entry Engine Oil Life Power Flow
MonitorAverage Vehicle SpeedElapsed Time
Average Fuel Economy Records
Average Fuel Economy A
Range
SEL/RESET Button
(Information) Button Shown when
Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink ®
is activated.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display
Eco Assist Scoring (Real-Time Score)/Eco Guide Feedback
■

■ Real-Time Score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system you can use to monitor your driving style and its impact on fuel economy. Points are represented by leaf icons on the multi-information display. Leaves are:
Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
•
efficient.Deducted when your style is not fuel
•
efficient.
Reset the System
■
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30 seconds, and do not run the engine.
Automatic transmission (CVT): The shift lever must be in
1.
P.
Manual transmission: The parking brake must be set. Turn the ignition switch to ON
2.
II.
Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.
3.
Depress the brake pedal twice.
4.
The ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
When the “meter color change” setting on the multi-information display is
off, the color stays in blue.
Press the ECON mode button.
5.
Press the NORMAL mode button.
6.
The ambient meter color turns off.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
7.
0.
1st Stage
Leaf Icon
2nd Stage 3rd Stage
Reset the System
If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the NORMAL mode button. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
, then go to step 1.
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Instrument Panel
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Multi-Information Display
Engine Oil Life
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Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder ™
.
Maintenance Minder ™
P.241
Bluetooth

■®
HandsFreeLink ®
*
Shows your paired cell phone’s information.
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
P.173
* Not available on all models
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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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Features
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
*
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
(HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL HFL Buttons

■
Button: Press to give a command or answer a call.
Button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous command, or cancel a
command.
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
(HFL)
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: U.S.: Visit

• www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call
(888) 528-7876.Canada: Visit

• www.honda.ca, or call (888)
9-HONDA-9.
Voice Control Tips: Adjust or close the vents and all windows, as

•
noise coming from them may interfere with the microphone. Press and release the

•
button before giving
a command. Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.If the microphone picks up voices other than

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yours, the command may be misinterpreted.A command that consists of several words can

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be spoken together. For example, say "Call 123-456-7890" at once.When HFL is in use, navigation voice commands

•
cannot be recognized.To change the volume level, use the audio

•
system's volume knob or the remote audio controls.
Navi Voice Control Buttons
Microphone
(HFL Back) Button
(HFL Talk) Button
*Not available on all models
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