2012 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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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. 1. Remove any items from the rear trays.
2. Pull up the release handle on the top of the
separator.
■Rear Cargo Console1Rear Cargo Console
Make sure all items on the rear trays are secured.
They could be thrown around and cause injury during a crash.
To return the sepa rator upright, push it backwards
until it locks.
Make sure that the fol ded separator does not press
against the passenger seat, as this could cause the
weight sensors to work improperly.
2 Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 50
Make sure all items in the cargo area are
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
3WARNING
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.
Trays
Seat-back
Adjustment Lever
Bar
Release
Handle
Separator

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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 Cover1Tonneau 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.
• Do not put weight on the tonneau cover.
Handle
Mounting Rod
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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, ro ck 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:
1. Pull out the tonneau cover from its housing
while it is stored on the cargo area floor.
2. Clip the mounting rods in the hooks at both
sides of the hatch opening.

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The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
uThe appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
■Seat Heaters *1Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin sho uld not use seat
heaters.
Seat Heater Switch
* Not available on all models

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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. 1.Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the temperature control dial.
3. Press the button to cancel.
■ Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the button and sw itch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1Using 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. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
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. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Dashboard
vents
Dashboard
and floor
vents
Floor vents
Floor and defroster
vents
AUTO Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
(Fan Control) Button
(Recirculation) Button
Temperature
Control Dial (Windshield Defogger) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
MODE Button

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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.
2. Press the button (the indicator on).
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
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.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting 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.
Pressing the button restarts the engine
automatically during the auto idle stop.
To defog during the auto idle stop, restart the engine
as follows.
1. Make sure the shift lever is in
(N.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully.
3. Press the button.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models

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Automatic Climate Control SensorsThe automatic climate control system is
equipped with a sunlight sensor, an interior
temperature and humidity sensor. Do not
cover or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight Sensor
Temperature
and Humidity
Sensor

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate the audio system an d other technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 136
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 137
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 138
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 139
Audio Remote Controls .................... 140
Audio without Navigation System Audio System Basic Operation .......... 141
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 143
Playing a CD .................................... 145
Playing an iPod ®............................... 147
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 149 Audio with Navigation System
*
Audio System Basic Operation.......... 151
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 154
Playing a CD .................................... 156
Playing a PC Card ............................ 158
Playing an iPod ®............................... 162
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 165
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 167
iPod ®/USB Flash Drive....................... 168 General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs ......................... 169
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives ... 171
Recommended PC Card ................... 172
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®*
Using HFL ........................................ 173
HFL Menus ...................................... 175
* Not available on all models