TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 111).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda CR-Z. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all CR-Z
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that ar\
e not in your
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt features
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC
or Mac platform) and saved or printed
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request\
a copy from
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard and Other Controls
...........2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts
............................................... 5
Airbags
.................................................... 8
Child Safety
.......................................... 13
Safety Label Locations
.......................18
Reporting Safety Defects
...................19
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................20
Malfunction Indicators
......................20
Condition Indicators
...........................22
On/Off Indicators
................................. 23
IMA Battery Charge Level
.................23
Multi-Information Display
.................24
VEHICLE CONTROLS
...........................26
Using the Remote T
ransmitter ..........26
Smart Entry System
.............................27
Door Operation
.................................... 28
Power Window Operation
................29
One-Touch Turn Signal
.......................29
Interior and Exterior Lights
...............30
Wiper Operation
.................................. 31
Adjusting the Seats
............................32
Rear Cargo
........................................... 35
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................37
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........37
Climate Control System
....................38
Seat Heaters*
...................................... 38
Setting the Clock
................................. 39
Customized Features
..........................39
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............40
Basic Audio Operation
.......................40HondaLink™
........................................
43
FM/AM Radio ......................................44
Compact Disc (CD)
.............................45
iPod
®......................................................46
USB Flash Drive .................................. 47
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................ 48
Pandora
® .............................................. 49
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® .... 50
Basic HFL Operation
........................... 50
Pairing a Phone
................................... 51
Making a Call
...................................... 52
HondaLink
® Assist .............................. 53
SMS T
ext Messaging and E-Mail* ...54
Siri
® Eyes Free ..................................... 55
NA
VIGATION*
...................................... 56
Basic Navigation Operation
.............56
Entering a Destination
.......................59
Routing
.................................................. 61
DRIVING
................................................ 62
Before Driving
..................................... 62
Maximum Load Limit
..........................64
Starting to Drive
.................................. 66
Shifting
.................................................. 67
Braking
................................................. 70
3-Mode Drive System
.........................71
Plus Sport System
............................... 72
Eco Assist™ System
...........................73
V
ehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System
................................................... 75
Cruise Control
...................................... 76
LaneW
atch™*
..................................... 77
Multi-View Rear Camera
................... 78
Refueling
.............................................. 79
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V EHICLE C ONTROLS
V
EHICLE C ONTROLS
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VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Cargo Cover
The cargo cover can be used to conceal your parcels and protect them fro\
m
direct sunlight.
To extend the cargo cover
Pull the handle on the center edge, then clip the
mounting rods in the hooks on both sides of the
hatch opening.
To retract the cargo cover
Slip the rods out of the hooks, then slowly roll it
back until it is completely retracted.
To remove the cargo cover
Push either end of the housing inward, then lift it out
of its position.
To store the cargo cover
Push one end of the unit into the hole on one side
panel, then insert the other end into the hole on
the other side. After storing the unit, rock it up and
down to make sure it is securely placed.
Reverse this procedure to install the housing unit in
place.
To separate the cargo area into two
Pull out the cargo cover from its housing while it
is stored on the cargo area floor. Clip the mounting
rods in the hooks at both sides of the hatch opening.
Handle
Mounting ro d
Hook
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sit\
ting in the
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to
switch between day and night positions.
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving postur\
e.
1.
Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever
.
2.
Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3.
Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Selector
switch
Adjustment
switch
Tab
Daytime
position Night
position
To adjust
To lock
Lever
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
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DRIVING
DRIVING
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VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Cruise Control
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on th\
e
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where yo\
u can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Improper use of cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
CRUISE button
RES/ACCEL button
CANCEL button DECEL/SET button
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed1.
Press the CRUISE button. The CRUISE MAIN indicator
appears.
2.
Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/
40 km/h). Take your foot off the pedal and press the
DECEL/SET button to set the speed. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press the RES/ACCEL button to increase speed, or the
DECEL/SET button to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you
keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise ControlPress the CANCEL button or the brake pedal. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press the CRUISE button to turn the system off.
LaneWatch™*
Check the passenger-side rear areas in the upper display when the right turn signal
is activated.
LaneWatch display
Activating LaneWatchActivate the right turn signal. The LaneWatch display
appears. Check the display for blind spots, and
visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes.
You can also press the LaneWatch button on the end
of the turn signal switch to view a constant real-time
display. Press it again to turn the display off.
Changing SettingsCustomize the display and how and when the display appears.
1.
From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Camera.
3.
Select LaneW
atch.
4.
Select an option and make the preferred changes.
5.
Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneW
atch has limitations. Over-reliance on the
system may result in a collision.
*if equipped
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doi\
ng so may
result in a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on LaneWatch while driving. Always look in your mirrors, to
either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other vehicles before ch\
anging
lanes.
WARNING
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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
On-screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All
available commands are highlighted in yellow when you press the Talk button.
•
Next (or previous)
•
Up (or down)
•
Right (or left)
•
Return
•
OK (excluding Startup Confirmation screen)
•
Delete
INDEX
3-Mode Drive System ...................................... 71
ABS
....................................................... 21, 70
Accessory Power Socket
...............................40
Airbags
............................................................... 8
Advanced Airbags
......................................... 8
Airbag Care
................................................... 12
Airbag System Components
.......................11
Airbag System Indicators
.............................9
Front Airbags (SRS)
.......................................8
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
.................10
Side Airbag Off indicator
............................10
Side Airbags
.................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags
......................................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator...............................................9
Ambient Meter..................................................73
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
................21, 70
Audio Commands
........................................... 116
Audio Operation
............................................... 40
Accessory Power Socket
...........................40
Bluetooth
® Audio ......................................... 48
Compact Disc (CD) ....................................... 45
FM/AM Radio
................................................ 44
HDMI Port
...................................................... 40
HondaLink
® ................................................... 43
iPod® ............................................................. 46
Pandora® ....................................................... 49
Sound
............................................................. 41
Steering Wheel Controls
............................. 41
Touchscreen Operation
.............................. 42
USB Flash Drive
............................................ 47
USB Port
........................................................ 40
Auto idle stop
.............................................. 23, 75
Battery
............................................................. 99
Battery Charge
................................................. 23
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................................. 48
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ...................... 117
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) ................. 50
E-Mail
............................................................. 54
HFL Controls
.................................................. 50
HondaLink
® Assist ....................................... 53
Making a Call ................................................ 52
Pairing a Phone
............................................ 51
Phonebook
.................................................... 52
Siri
® Eyes Free .............................................. 55
SMS T ext Messaging .................................. 54
Speed Dial
..................................................... 53
Talk Button Tips
............................................ 51
Brake Assist System........................................70
Brake/Clutch Fluid............................................98
Brake system
.............................................. 20, 21
Braking
............................................................. 70
Brightness Control
........................................... 30Carbon Monoxide Gas.......................................4
Cargo Area
........................................................
35
Cargo Cover ......................................................
36
Changing Wiper Blades
................................
100
Charging system...............................................20
Child Safety
.......................................................
13
Child Seat ..........................................................
15
Climate Control Commands ..........................
115
Climate Control System
...................................
38
Clock
.............................................................
39
Compact Disc (CD) ...........................................
45
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ....................
116
Condition Indicators ........................................
22
Contact Us .......................................................
111
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
67
Cruise control .............................................
23, 76
Customer Information....................................110
Customize Settings ....................................
25, 39
Dashboard and Other Controls ........................
2
Destination ........................................................
59
Detour
.............................................................
61
Dialing a Number .............................................
52
Door/hatch open
..............................................
22
Door Mirrors
.....................................................
37
Door Operation ...........................................
27, 28
DOT Tire Quality Grading
..............................
106
Driving
.............................................................
62
3-Mode Drive System
..................................
71
Braking
...........................................................
70
Cruise Control ...............................................
76
Eco Assist™ System ....................................
73
ENGINE START/STOP button .....................
66
LaneWatch™ ................................................
77
Maximum Load Limit ....................................
64
Multi-View Rear Camera ............................
78
Paddle Shifters .............................................
68
Plus Sport System
........................................
72
Power Mode
.................................................
66
Refueling ........................................................
79
Shifting ...........................................................
67
Starting the Engine
......................................
66
V
ehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ..................
75
Eco Assist™ System
........................................ 73
Ecological Drive Display
................................. 74
ECON mode
................................................. 23, 71
Electric Motor Assist
....................................... 23
Electric Parking Brake
.................................... 70
Electric power steering...................................21
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
.................. 75
E-Mail
............................................................. 54
Emergency Engine Stop
.................................. 84
Emergency Towing
.......................................... 84
Engine and Fuel
.............................................. 109
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INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Engine Coolant..................................................97
Engine Oil...........................................................95
ENGINE START/STOP button
.........................66
Exterior lights
.............................................. 23, 30
Fastening a Seat Belt
........................................ 7
Find Nearest Place
.......................................... 60
Find Place Commands
...................................114
Floor Mats
......................................................... 33
Fluids
........................................................... 109
FM/AM Radio
.................................................... 44
FM/AM Radio Commands
.............................116
Fog lights
..................................................... 23, 30
Foot Brake
......................................................... 70
Frequently Asked Questions
........................110
Front Airbags (SRS)
........................................... 8
Front Door Inner Handle
.................................28
Front Wipers
..................................................... 31
Fuel Information
............................................... 79
Fuse Locations..................................................88
Hatch
....................................................... 27, 28
Hazards
............................................................. 23
HDMI Port..........................................................40
Head Restraints
................................................ 34
High beams
....................................................... 23
High temperature
............................................. 21
Home Address
.................................................. 59
HondaLink
® ....................................................... 43
HondaLink® Assist ........................................... 53
Honda Roadside Assistance ........................112
Hood
............................................................. 94
IMA Battery Charge Level
.............................. 23
IMA (Integrated Motor Assist).......................21
Immobilizer
........................................................ 22
Info Commands...............................................117
Information Display..........................................24
Instrument Panel
.............................................. 20
Interior Lights....................................................30
iPod
® ............................................................. 46
iPod® Commands ........................................... 116
Jump Starting ................................................... 81
LaneWatch™
.................................................... 77
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
................................... 5
Light Bulbs.......................................................109
Lights
............................................................. 30
Lock Tab
............................................................. 28
Low fuel
............................................................. 22
Low oil pressure
............................................... 20
Low temperature
.............................................. 21
Low tire pressure
............................................. 22
Maintenance.....................................................91 Battery
........................................................... 99
Brake/Clutch Fluid
........................................ 98
Engine Coolant
.............................................. 97
Engine Oil
....................................................... 95
Maintenance Minder™
...............................92Safety Precautions
......................................
91
Service Codes
...............................................
93
Under the Hood
............................................
94
Window W
asher Fluid
.................................
98
Wiper Blades
..............................................
100
Making a Call ....................................................
52
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................
21
Malfunction Indicators....................................20
Manual Transmission
......................................
69
Map Display Commands
...............................
113
Map Legend
......................................................
61
Master Door Lock Switch
...............................
28
Maximum Load Limit........................................64
Mirrors
.............................................................
37
Multi-Information Display
...............................
24
Multi-View Rear Camera
................................
78
Navigation
.........................................................
56
Detour ............................................................
61
Display and Controls
....................................
57
Entering a Destination
.................................
59
Find Nearest Place
......................................
60
Home Address
..............................................
59
Map Legend ..................................................
61
Place Name ...................................................
60
Routing ...........................................................
61
Steering Wheel Controls .............................
56
Street Address ..............................................
59
Talk Button Tips ............................................
58
Traffic
.............................................................
61
Voice Prompt.................................................58
Navigation Commands
..................................
113
NORMAL mode
...........................................
23, 71
One-Touch Turn Signal
....................................
29
On/Off Indicators
..............................................
23
On-screen Commands...................................118
Opening the Hood ............................................
94
Overheating.......................................................83
Paddle Shifters .................................................
68
Pairing a Phone ................................................51
Pandora® ........................................................... 49
Pandora® Commands .................................... 117
Parking brake..............................................22, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
.....................10
Phone
............................................................. 51
Phonebook
........................................................ 52
Phone Commands
.......................................... 117
Place Name.......................................................60
Plus Sport system
...................................... 23, 72
Power Door Mirrors.........................................37
Power Flow Monitor
........................................ 73
Power Mode
..................................................... 66
Power Windows
............................................... 29
Radio
............................................................. 44
Readiness Codes............................................108 Rear Camera
..................................................... 78Rear Cargo
........................................................
35
Rearview Mirror ...............................................
37
Rear Wiper ........................................................
31
Refueling............................................................79
Remote Battery Strength ................................
80
Remote Transmitter
.........................................
26
Reporting Safety Defects................................19
Roadside Assistance
.....................................
112
Route Commands
...........................................
115
Routing
.............................................................
61
Safety Information .............................................
3
Carbon Monoxide Gas
...................................
4
Child Safety
...................................................
13
Reporting Safety Defects ............................
19
Safety Label Locations
................................
18
Safety Messages
...........................................
3
Seat Belts ............................................................
5
Fastening a Seat Belt
....................................
7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
...............................
5
Seat Belt Inspection
......................................
6
Seat belt reminder ....................................... 22
Seat Heaters ..................................................... 38
Seats
............................................................. 32
Service Codes...................................................93
Settings
....................................................... 25, 39
Setting the Clock
.............................................. 39
Shifting
............................................................. 67
Shift Lever Does Not Move
............................80
Side airbag off
............................................ 10, 23
Side Airbags........................................................9
Side Curtain Airbags..........................................9
Siri
® Eyes Free .................................................. 55
Smart Entry System ......................................... 27
SMS Text Messaging
...................................... 54
Song By V
oice™ Commands ........................117
Sound
............................................................. 41
Specifications
................................................. 109
Speed Dial
......................................................... 53
SPORT mode
............................................... 23, 71
Starting the Engine
.......................................... 66
Steering Wheel.................................................37
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
............1
Steering Wheel Controls...........................41, 56
Street Address..................................................59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
.....9, 20
System message
.............................................. 22
Talk button
................................................... 50, 56
Talk Button Tips
.......................................... 51, 58
Text Messaging
................................................ 54
Tire Information
.............................................. 102
DOT Tire Quality Grading
..........................106
Inflation Guidelines
.................................... 102
T
ire and Loading Information Label ........103
Tire and Wheel Replacement
...................103
Tire Chains
................................................... 104Tire Identification Number (TIN)
..............
105
Tire Labeling ................................................
105
Tire Service Life ..........................................
104
Tire Terminology .........................................
105
Wear Indicators .........................................
102
Winter Tires .................................................
104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.........................................
21, 85
T
ire Repair Kit ...................................................
87
Tires
...........................................................
109
Touchscreen Operation ..................................
42
Towing
.............................................................
84
Traffic
.............................................................
61
Troubleshooting ..............................................
110
Turn Signal ..................................................
23, 29
Under the Hood ................................................
94
USB Commands..............................................116
USB Flash Drive................................................47
USB Port ............................................................
40
Vehicle
...........................................................
109
Vehicle Controls ...............................................
26
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) .......... 21, 23, 75
Visual Index.........................................................1
V
oice Command Index
.................................. 113
V
oice Prompt
.................................................... 58
Warranty Coverages
..................................... 112
W
ear Indicators
............................................. 102
Window Washer Fluid
..................................... 98
Windows............................................................29
Winter T
ires
..................................................... 104
Wiper Blades
.................................................. 100
Wiper Operation
............................................... 31