2014 HONDA CR-Z radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 62Safety Labels P. 63
Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 105 Security System P. 107 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 109
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 120 Adjusting the Seats P. 122
Climate Control System P. 136
General Information on the Audio System P. 157 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 160
When Driving P. 180 Braking P. 210Parking Your Vehicle P. 214
Rearview Camera P. 216
Accessories and Modifications P. 222
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 231 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 244
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 255 12 Volt Battery P. 264 Remote Transmitter Care P. 266
Cleaning P. 268
Engine Does Not Start P. 290 Jump Starting P. 291 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 293
Fuses P. 301 Emergency Towing P. 305When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 307
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 313 Reporting Safety Defects P. 314
Authorized Manuals P. 319 Customer Service Information P. 320
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 65
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 139
DrivingP. 173
MaintenanceP. 223
Handling the UnexpectedP. 273
InformationP. 309
IndexP. 321

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P139)
Audio System (P140)
For navigation system operation () See the 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
(P144)
●VOL (volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
● MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● CH (channel) Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press 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
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the doors, hatch, or hood are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote tr ansmitter or turn the ignition switch to
ON
(w. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental move ment of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System................ 140
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 141
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 142
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 143
Audio Remote Controls.................... 144
Audio System Basic Operation.......... 145
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 147
Playing a CD .................................... 149
Playing an iPod® ............................... 151
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 153 Audio Error Messages
CD Player......................................... 155
iPod ®/USB Flash Drive ...................... 156
General Information on the Audio System Recommended CDs ......................... 157
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives ... 159
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 160
HFL Menus ...................................... 162

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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, USB flash drives, and iPod devices.
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 of Apple Inc.
You can operate the audio system by voice
commands. See the navigation system manual for full
details.
State or local laws may li mit the circumstances in
which you can launch or cont rol 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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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the 12 volt battery is disconnected or goes dead.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, and turn on the audio system.
u If you turn the igniti on switch to ACCESSORY
(q, you will be requested to
enter the audio security code.
2. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons.
If you enter an incorrect digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do
not enter the code correctly after 10 trie s, leave the system for one hour before
trying again, or visit a dealer to have the system reset.
1Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system's se curity code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number in this owner’s manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrie ve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Owner Link
(owners.honda.com. ), and find information on how
to retrieve the serial num ber and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.honda.com .
U.S. models

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM CD AUX
VOL Button
Press : To increase the volume.
Press : To decrease the volume.
CH Button
• When listening to the radio
Press
(+ : To select the next preset radio station.
Press
(- : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+ : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold
(- : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod ® or USB flash drive
Press
(+ : To skip to the next song.
Press
(- : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold
(+ : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold
(- : To go back to the previous folder.
1 Audio Remote Controls
When in the AUX mode, the following is operable
from the remote controls:
•iPod ®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
VOL
(Volume)
Button MODE
Button
CH (Channel)
Button
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4

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uuAudio System uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Continued
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest stations
on the selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the button again.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to tune the
radio frequency. FM/AM Button
Press to select a band.
A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
Press to scan both bands and store the
strongest station in each preset. To turn
off auto select, press the button again.
This restores the presets you originally set.
/ Button
Press to display and select
an RDS category.
/ SEEK Buttons●Press to change a station.●Press and hold to search up and
down the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.
TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name
on and off.