2014 HONDA CR-Z radio controls

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 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
3
4

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

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................... 67
3-Mode Drive System ............................... 199
ECON Mode Indicator ............................... 76
NORMAL Mode Indicator .......................... 76
SPORT Mode Indicator .............................. 76
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 187
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 212
Accessories and Modifications ................ 222
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 130
Active Head Restraints ............................. 126
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 238
Engine Oil ............................................... 233
Washer ................................................... 243
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 233
Adjusting
Clock ........................................................ 98
Headlights .............................................. 244
Mirrors.................................................... 120
Seats....................................................... 122
Steering Wheel ....................................... 119
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 136
Changing the Mode................................ 136
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 137 Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 267
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 136
Sensors .................................................... 138
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 136
Air Pressure ....................................... 255, 311
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ......................................... 53
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorders ................................. 25
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 69, 73
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Audio ........................................... 147
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 212
Indicator .................................................... 69
ASST Indicator ............................................. 82
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 144
Audio System ............................................ 140
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 146
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Error Messages ........................................ 155
General Information ................................ 157
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 153
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 148
Reactivating ............................................. 143 Recommended CDs ................................. 157
Recommended Drives .............................. 159
Security Code .......................................... 143
Theft Protection ...................................... 143
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 141
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 159
Authorized Manuals ................................ 319
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 104
Customize ................................................. 90
Auto Idle Stop Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 193
Manual Transmission ............................... 196
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 75
Automatic Lighting .................................. 113
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 184
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ............ 187, 188
Auto Idle Stop ......................................... 193
Creeping ................................................. 184
Fluid ........................................................ 240
Kickdown ................................................ 184
L Mode ................................................... 189
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 186
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 293
Shifting ................................................... 185
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 142
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 88
Average Speed ........................................... 85