2014 HONDA CR-Z wheel

uuAudio System uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
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Features
Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in
each preset.
Press the A.SEL button to activate the feature.
To turn off auto select, press the A.SEL button again. This restores the presets you
originally set.
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
■RDS INFO ON
Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON
appears, and the station name is displayed.
1.Press the / button to
display and select an RDS category.
2. Use SEEK or SCAN to select an RDS station.
■Auto Select (A.SEL)
■Radio Data System (RDS)
■To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 144
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button me mory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM
stations and twelve FM stat ions with a strong signal
into the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stati ons auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.
1Radio Data System (RDS)
The display shows up to 31 ch aracters of text data.
Press and hold the TITLE button to see additional
characters. indicates that the text data continues.
The display goes back to the previous screen if you
press and hold the button again.
RDS Category

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
See the Navigation System Manual for how to operate the 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
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.
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
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.handsfreelink .ca, or call (888)
528-7876.
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 vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•A command that consists of several words can 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 on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
(HFL Talk) Button
Volume up
Microphone
(HFL Back) Button
Volume down

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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 255
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal.
Also check under the hood fo r leftover flammable
materials after you or so meone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 177
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor mats.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock both doors and the hatch.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 102
•Adjust your seating position properly.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 122
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 120
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 119
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.

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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
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Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine and
driveline, and cause electrical component failure.
■In Rain1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored. Repeated operation under
these conditions can eventually damage the system.
If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY
( q or
LOCK
( 0 while driving, the e ngine will shut down
and all steering and brake pow er 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 acce leration) 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.

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without removing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.
You can cancel this mode by pressing any of the three driving mode buttons, or
pulling the
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
■When the driving mode is in ECON or NORMAL
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed ma nual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant
speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especial ly useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.
■When the driving mode is in SPORT
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down,
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode1 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
To improve fuel economy, the transmission may shift
up to a higher speed than the seventh under certain
circumstances. In this case, the number in the shift
indicator remains as 7.
In the 7-speed manual shif t mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by opera ting either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine sp eed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine sp eed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.
When the engine speed reaches near the
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed positi on, the transmission shifts
down automatically.
Operating the paddle shifte rs on slippery surfaces
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back
to the normal D driving mode.

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uuWhen Driving uPlus Sport System
Driving
Plus Sport System
Helps the vehicle to momentarily accelera te with more engine and electric motor
assist power when you depress the accelerator pedal.
This system can be used in any driving mode (SPORT, NORMAL, or ECON).
When the vehicle speed is over 19 mph (30 km/h), and the IMA battery charge level
indicator shows more than four segments:
The Plus Sport System indicator comes on.
The system is available.
The Plus Sport indicator blinks.
The system stands by to be activated.
Only the Plus Spo rt indicator blinks.
The Plus Sport READY indicator goes off.
The system is in operation.
Press the (Plus Sport) button on the
steering wheel.
Depress the accelerator pedal.

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uuWhen Driving uPlus Sport System
Driving
■To cancel the Plus Sport System:
To cancel the ready-to-be activated system:
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal for more than five seconds while the Plus
Sport indicator is blinking.
• Press the button again.
• Depress the brake or clutch pedal.
u The Plus Sport indicator stops blinking.
To stop the system in operation, do any of the following:
• Release the accelerator pedal.
• Press the button again.
u The Plus Sport indicator stops blinking, then stays on, and the Plus Sport
READY indicator comes on.1To cancel the Plus Sport System:
The Plus Sport System automatically shuts itself off
with the system ready to be activated, or cancels if
the system is in operation when:
•You are making a sharp turn while driving.•The wheel speed between the front and rear, or
left and right ti res becomes signifi cantly different
due to an icy or wet, and slippery road.
The ambient meter changes color to red in NORMAL
and ECON mode while the system is in operation.
The Plus Sport System can momentarily help you
accelerate your vehicle. However, it is still your
responsibility to decide when to use the system. Drive
safely at speeds appropriate for the conditions.