2016 HONDA CR-Z Quick Guide

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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
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Touchscreen Operation
Use simple gestures—including touching, swiping, and scrolling—to \
operate certain
audio functions.
Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for \
distraction.
You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands*.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
*if equipped
**HondaLink can be accessed only if the app is installed on your
smartphone, and the phone is connected to the system (see page 43).
Power button: Turn
audio on or off.
HOME button
(shown)
MENU button:
Display menu
items for the
selected screen.
BACK button:
Go back to the
previous screen.
button: Change
screen brightness. Settings: Choose
Audio for options. HondaLink
®:
View apps when
your phone
is connected
through
HondaLink**. Audio: Display
current audio
information.
Volume buttons
Changing Icon Order
You can change the order of the icons on the HOME screen.
1.

From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.


Select System.
3.


Select Home.
4.


Select Home Screen Edit Order
.
5.

Select and hold the icon you want to move and
slide it to a different position.
HondaLink®
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the audio system to enable int\
egration
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control
the phone’s apps through the touchscreen.
To check smartphone compatibility and connection instructions, visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada).
To get more information on HondaLink features and apps, visit www.hondalink.com
(U.S.) or honda.ca/handsfreelink (Canada).

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FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Source: Select
the FM or AM
icon.
Tune: Change
the station. Seek: Search
for the next or
previous station
with a strong
signal. Open/close:
Display or hide
the station list
or preset list.
Scan: Scan for
each station
with a strong
signal.
Presets:
Select and hold a preset number
to store the current station.
Select a preset number to select
a previously stored station.
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats. Press the eject/close button to fold down the screen and insert\
a disc.
Press it again to return the screen to its original position
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Source: Select
the CD icon. Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
Track: Change
the track.
CD eject/close
button

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iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 40).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1.

From the audio screen, press the MENU button.
2.


Select Music Search.
3.


Select a search option.
4.


Select the track you want to play
.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By Voice™ (see page 117).
Source: Select
the iPod icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Song: Change
the track.
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device to the USB port (see page 40).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB flash drive\
.
1.

From the audio screen, press the MENU button.
2.


Select Music Search.
3.


Select a folder
.
4.

Select the track you want to play
.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play USB music using
Song By Voice™ (see page 117).
Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.

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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 51).
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device.
1.

From the audio screen, press the MENU button.
2.


Select Music Search.
3.


Select a search category
.
4.

Select the track you want to play
.
Notes:
•
Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•


Y
ou may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•

The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all
phones.
Source: Select
the Bluetooth
icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change the group.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply with your phone service provider. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•

Connect via
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 51) or USB port (see page
40).
•

A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora

to be launched.
•

If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing
through

Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•

If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the

cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•

Connect via

Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 51).
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Skip: Go to
the next song. Open/close:
Display or hide
information.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including the
Station List. Like/dislike
song
Play/pause

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INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function. Voice commands are also available.
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)
*vehicles with navigation
Pick-Up button: Go to the Phone screen, or answer an
incoming call.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag,
phonebook name, or number, or say voice commands*.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel
an operation.
MENU button:
From the phone
screen, select
various call
options.
BACK: Go back
to the previous
display. Phone: From the
HOME screen,
select Phone to
display the Phone
screen.
Settings: Select
Phone from the
Settings screen
for phone pairing
and more.
HFL display
Talk Button Tips
For a list of available phone commands, see page 117.
•

When using the T
alk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
•

T
o bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.*
•

When the T
alk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.*
•

Speak in a clear
, natural voice.
•

Reduce all background noise.
•


Close the windows.
*vehicles with navigation
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first p\
air your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. \
Use the
touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1.
From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.


Select Phone.
3.


Select Bluetooth Device List.
4.


Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5.


Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select
Continue.
6.


The system searches for your phone. Select your
phone when it appears on the list.


If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
7.

The system gives you a pairing code. Compare it to
the code that appears on your phone. Connect to
HFL from your phone.
8.


The system asks if you want to enable options:

HondaLink Assist: Select On to enable emergency
collision notification (see page 53).
Automatic Phone Sync: Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9.

Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button and say “Call” and the phone
number. For example, “Call 3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
The system begins the call.
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1.

From the HOME screen, select Phone.
2.


Press the MENU button.
3.


Select Dial.
4.


Enter the phone number
. Select the green phone
icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imp\
orted to
the system. Automatic Phone Sync must be turned on.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button and say “Call” and the
phonebook name and type. For example, “Call John
Smith mobile.” The system begins the call.
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1.

From the HOME screen, select Phone.
2.


Press the MENU button.
3.


Select Phonebook.
4.


Scroll through the list to find the name and number
you want to call, and select it to call.
Storing Speed Dial EntriesStore up to 20 numbers for quick dialing.
1.

From the HOME screen, select Phone.
2.


Press the MENU button.
3.


Select Speed Dial, then select New Entry
.
4.

Select an entry method.
5.


If desired, you can create a voice tag for the
number

. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed DialMake calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button and say “Call” and the stored
voice tag name. For example, “Call John Smith.”
Using the touchscreen
1.

From the HOME screen, select Phone.
2.


Scroll through the list to find the entry you want
to call, and select it to call.
HondaLink® Assist
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically attempts to connect to an operator. Your
phone must be paired to the system and have good cellular connection. Vi\
sit www.
hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more information.
1.
Make sure your phone is on and paired to
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink® (see page 51).
2.

Select Call Now

, or the system automatically
connects after 10 seconds. The vehicle information
and its position are sent to the operator.
3.

Select T

alk Now to immediately talk to the operator.
4.

When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press
the Hang-Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
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SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
Receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Standard message rates apply with your phone service provider. This feature is
limited while the vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the touchscreen. You can
view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using fixed
phrases or call the sender.
1.

When the prompt appears, select Read.
2.


The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
T

o reply: With the message open, select Reply,
and choose one of the six available responses.
Select Send to send the message. You cannot
create a new text message.
To call the sender: With the message open,
select Dial.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and e-mail accounts, you can select \
only one
of them at a time to be active and receive notifications.
1.

From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.


Select Phone.
3.


Select Select Account.
4.


Select T
ext Message or an e-mail account.
*if equipped
Siri® Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone® is paired to the system. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
•

Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are no\
t
displayed in the vehicle.
•


Certain commands rely on the iPhone’

s features and existing apps.
•

T

o hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the aud\
io source
to Bluetooth
® Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play song XYZ”
Siri Eyes
Free
screen
Talk button: Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free
mode. Say your command after you hear the Siri tone. Hang-Up/Back button: Press to deactivate Siri Eyes Free
mode.
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Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the touchscreen.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to control the system.
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away f\
rom
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or kil\
led.
Operate system controls only when the conditions permit you to safely do\
so.
WARNING
Talk button: Press to say voice commands.
Hang-Up/Back button: Press to cancel a command or
operation.
Navigation Display and ControlsUse the touchscreen to enter information and make selections.
GPS signal
strength Traffic
incident
icon Traffic
flow
Current
map scale Current
vehicle
position
Map
orientation
Current
street
Traffic
status
Map
menu Landmark
icon
Navi: Display the
map screen.
HOME button
(screen shown)
Info: Select items
such as trip
computer, traffic
incidents, and
more.
BACK button:
Go back to
the previous
display. Settings: Select Navi from the
Settings screen for map and
navigation options.
MENU button:
From the
map screen,
select various
destination
options.