2012 HONDA CR-Z ignition

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Features
Audio with Navigation System *
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q
or
ON
(w .
To operate the audio system, press the control buttons on the side of the screen or
touch the control icons on the audio screen. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio screen.
To select any function, touch the appropriate icon on the screen.
■ How to access the disc slot or PC card slot
Press the OPEN button.
The screen folds back, and the CD and PC
card slots appears.
1Audio System Basic Operation
Voice Control System
The audio system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for details.
■Operation with the Control Icons1Operation with the Control Icons
On the navigation screen, touch the AUDIO INFO icon
to see the selected audio information.
Press any of the audio buttons to display the audio
status bar at the bottom of the screen.
AUDIO INFO Icon
AUDIO Button
* Not available on all models

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Features
HFL Menus
The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q
or ON (w to use HFL.1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle
is parked.

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®*uHFL Menus
Features
You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook, and
redial the last number called.
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
1. Say “Call” or “Dial.”
2. Say the number you want to dial after the prompts.
3. Say “Call” or “Dial” after the prompts.
■ From the HFL phonebook
1. Say “Call” or “Dial.”
2. Say the name stored in the HFL phonebook after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts.
■ To redial the last number called by HFL
Say “Redial.” ■ To end a call
Press the (HFL back) button.
■Making a Call1Making a Call
Press the button and wait for a beep before
giving a command.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, with has a maximum range of about 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.
Models with navigation system

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®*uHFL Menus
Features
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To activate or deactiva te the auto transfer function
The call on your cell phone can be automatically transferred to HFL when you get
into the vehicle and turn on the ignition. 1. Say “System Setup.”
2. Say “Auto Transfer” after the prompts. HFL lets you know the current status.
3. Follow the HFL prompts to change the setting.
■ To clear the system
Paired phones, all stored or imported phonebook data, and any passcodes are
erased. 1. Say “System Setup.”
2. Say “Clear” after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts.
You can set the system la nguage to French or English.
1. Say “Change Language.”
2. Follow the HFL prompts.
If you have not named your paired phone in the selected language, HFL will ask you to name it in that language.
■Change Language *
1System Setup
Press the button before a command.
You can clear the system when you have forgotten
the passcode and cannot access HFL.
When HFL asks you for the passcode, say “System
Clear.”
1Change Language
*
Press the button before a command.
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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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
Driving
3.Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake and brake system indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 220
2. Put the shift lever in
(D . Select (R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
1Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 15
seconds.
• If the engine does not start right away, wait for at least 10 seconds before trying again.
• If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the acce lerator 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 2 Immobilizer System P. 105
■Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission (CVT) models

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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1Precautions 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
(q or
LOCK
(0 while driving, the engine will shut down
and all steering and brake power assist functions will
stop, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not put the shift lever in
(N , as you will lose
engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 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 first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are replaced.
NOTICE
Following can damage the under spoiler: • Parking the vehicle by a parking block
• Parallel parking along the road shoulder
• Driving towards the bottom of a hill
• Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
• Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
• Driving on a road with potholes

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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■ Shift lever positions
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
remove the key unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
(N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly 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 ta chometer’s red zone. This is the
engine’s computer working to protect the
transmission.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
ReverseUsed when reversing
Neutral Used when idling
Drive
Used for:● Normal driving
● Temporarily driving in the 7-speed manual
shift mode (when driving in ECON or NORMAL mode)
● Driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode
(when driving in SPORT mode)
● Driving in L mode
Release Button

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally
shifting into
(R from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving above 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 .
2. If you still cannot shift into
(R , apply the
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch
to ACCESSORY
(q or LOCK (0.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
(R .
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you
have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
■Reverse Lockout