2013 HONDA CR-Z audio

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in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 65
Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 110
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 126
2Features P. 137
Audio System P. 138 Audio Error Messages P. 153
2Driving P. 171
Before Driving P. 172 Towing a Trailer P. 177
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 213
Refueling P. 216 Fuel Economy P. 219
2Maintenance P. 221
Before Performing Maintenance P. 222 Maintenance Minder

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Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62 Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 104 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 119Adjusting the Seats P. 121
Climate Control System P. 134
General Information on the Audio System P. 155 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 158
When Driving P. 178 Braking P. 208 Parking Your Vehicle P. 212
Rearview Camera P. 214
Accessories and Modifications P. 220
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 229 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 242
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 253 12 Volt Battery P. 262 Remote Transmitter Care P. 263
Cleaning P. 265
Engine Does Not Start P. 286 Jump Starting P. 287 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 289
Fuses P. 297 Emergency Towing P. 301 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 303
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 309 Reporting Safety Defects P. 310
Authorized Manuals P. 315 Customer Service Information P. 316
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 137
DrivingP. 171
MaintenanceP. 221
Handling the UnexpectedP. 269
InformationP. 305
IndexP. 317
Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 138)
❙Navigation System *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 117)
❙Heated Mirror Button *
(P 117)
❙Seat Heater Switches *
(P133)
❙Ignition Switch (P 110)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 118)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 197)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 197)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 197)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 204)
❙km/h/mph Change Button (P81)
❙System Indicators (P 66)
❙Gauges (P 81)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 83)
❙Climate Control System (P134 )
❙Hazard Warning Button
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❙Wipers/Washers (P 114)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) *
(P 186)
❙Brightness Control (P 116)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 111)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 113)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P 142)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)*
(P186)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Buttons *
(P 158)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 200)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 83)
❙ (Information) Button (P 83)
❙Plus Sport Button (P198)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P137)
Audio System (P138)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Button
TITLE Button
FM
/AM Button
(Power) Button
CD Button
AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
SCAN Button
(Sound) Button
VOL /SELECT
(Volume/Select) Knob
SEEK Button Preset Buttons
(1-6)
Button
SEEK Button
Auxiliary Input Jack Audio Display
RDM/A.SEL (Random/
Auto Select) Button
RPT (Repeat) Button
●Audio Remote Controls (P142)
● VOL (volume) Button
Press and release / to adjust the volume up/down.
● MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● CH (channel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station.
CD/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
MODE
Button
VOL Button
CH
Button
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
(P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK
(0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display: • In LOCK
(0 : REMOVE KEY
• In ACCESSORY
(q : RETURN IGNITION SWITCH
TO LOCK (0) POSITION
The buzzer will stop when you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK
(0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose co ntrol of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
All models
(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
(w ON: This is the pos ition when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON
(w when you let go of
the key.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System................ 138
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 139
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 140
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 141
Audio Remote Controls.................... 142
Audio System Basic Operation.......... 143
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 145
Playing a CD .................................... 147
Playing an iPod ®............................... 149
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 151 Audio Error Messages
CD Player......................................... 153
iPod ®/USB Flash Drive ...................... 154
General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs ......................... 155
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives ... 157
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 158
HFL Menus ...................................... 160
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
On models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod ®, and USB flash drives.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
You can operate the audio system by voice
commands. See the navigation system manual for full details.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.
Models with navigation system
Remote Control iPod
® USB Flash DriveUSB Adapter
Cable
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Auxiliary
Input Jack
Auxiliary
Input Jack
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