Honda CR-Z Technical Reference Guide

T E C H N O L O G Y

R E F E R E N C E

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2 0 1 3 C R - Z

TEC HNOL OGY REFE REN C E G UIDE

The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get

INSTRUMENT PANEL p.4

acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic

instructions on some of its technology and convenience

features.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the

Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle

controls and operation, please refer to the respective

sections in the Owner’s Manual or Navigation Manual.

As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trims of

the CR-Z. Therefore, you may find descriptions of

equipment and features that are not on your particular

vehicle.

PLUS SPORT SYSTEM p.11

VOICE RECOGNITION p. 18

3-MODE DRIVE SYSTEM p.10

ECO ASSISTTMp.12

Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................2

Fuel Fill Door.............................................................................................................3

Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4

Multi-Information Display (MID)...........................................................................6

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................8

Paddle Shifting*..........................................................................................................9

3-Mode Drive System............................................................................................10

Plus Sport System...................................................................................................11

Eco Assist

Rearview Camera* .................................................................................................16

Multi-View Rear Camera* ....................................................................................17

..............................................................................................................12

Voice Recognition*................................................................................................18

Navigation*..............................................................................................................22

Bluetooth

SMS Text Messaging*..............................................................................................32

iPod

Bluetooth

Pandora*...................................................................................................................36

Owner Link..............................................................................................................37

Safety Reminder......................................................................................................37

Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................38

HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................25

or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................34

Audio* ....................................................................................................35

*if equipped

CHG SETTING

AUTO DOOR LOCK S

Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.

Default Lock/Unlock Setting

Modifying the Auto Door Unlock Setting

Press either Info (p/q) button to toggle to the “Customize Settings” display on the MID, then press SEL/RESET to activate the menu.

1. Select CHG SETTING.

4 . Select SHIFT TO P (or IGN OFF for

manual transmission).

Default Lock Setting

All doors and hatch are preset to lock when your vehicle reaches about 10 mph.

Default Unlock Setting

Only the driver’s door and hatch are preset to unlock when you shift into Park (P)

*In manual transmission vehicles, when you turn the ignition to LOCK (0).

Programmable Auto Door Lock/Unlock Settings

Below are the different programmable options you can choose. See your Owner’s Manual for additional instructions on programming these settings.

Auto Lock

Turn off

Auto Lock

AUTO DOOR LOCK

When you

reach 10 mph

Operate manually

When you shift

out of Park

Auto Unlock

(all doors and

Auto Unlock (only driver’s

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

hatch)

door and

hatch)

When you turn

the ignition OFF

When you turn

the ignition OFF

When you shift

into Park

When you shift

into Park

2. Select DOOR SETUP.

3. Select AUTO DOOR UNLOCK.

5 . Select ALL DOORS.

6. Select EXIT to save the setting and exit the menu.

FUEL FILL DOOR

Easy-to-open fuel door keeps your fuel cap covered.

Opening and Closing the Fuel Fill Door

To open, push and release the fuel door in the area shown until you hear a click and it pops open.

To close, push the fuel door flush with the body.

Turn off

Auto Unlock

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* Does not apply to manual transmission vehicles.

Operate manually

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

Manual Transmission

Shift Indicators

Note: Indicators do not come on in SPORT mode.

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see a dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid, Brake system

Low oil pressure

SRS (supplemental restraint system)

EPS (electronic power steering)

Low engine temperature (stays on)

ABS (anti-lock brake system)

IMA System

Malfunction lamp (check engine light)

VSA

(vehicle stability assist)

TPMS (blinks and stays on)

(tire pressure monitoring system)

Transmission (blinks)

Condition Indicators

Action is needed by driver

Malfunction Indicators

Parking brake on:

Release

Door/Hatch open:

Close door(s) / hatch

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Low fuel:

Refill

Low tire pressure on: Add air

Message indicator:

See MID

On/Off Indicators

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(center audio panel)

VSA OFF

Auto Idle Stop on (blinking)

CRUISE MAIN on

CRUISE CONTROL on

SPORT mode on

High temperature indicator:

Pull over for engine cooling

Immobilizer (blinks):

Use other vehicle key

NORMAL mode on

ECON mode on

Plus Sport System on

Fog lights on (if equipped)

Exterior lights on

Turn signals/hazards on

High beams on

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MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID)

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Accessing the Multi-Information Display

When you start the engine, the MID shows the main display.

To toggle between the MID displays:

• Press either Info button (p/q) for the main displays.

• Press SEL/RESET for the sub-displays.

SEL/RESET Button

MID Main Displays

Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®*

Customize Settings

Oil Life

MID Main Display

Ecological Drive Display

Average Fuel Economy

Records

Average Fuel Economy A

IMA System Power

Flow Monitor

Info Buttons

Average Vehicle Speed

Range

Elapsed Time

*if a call is active

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TIRE PRES SURE MONITOR ING S YSTEM (TPM S)

PADD LE SH IFTIN G*

Monitors the vehicle’s tire pressures.

How It Works

What to Do

1. Visually inspect the tires for damage.

2. Use a tire air pressure gauge to check which tire(s) have low pressure.

3. Inflate the tire(s), if necessary, to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

When the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels, the low tire pressure indicator comes on and CHECK TIRE PRESSURE appears on the MID.

If there is a problem with the system, CHECK TPMS SYSTEM appears on the MID. See a dealer.

While in the D position, 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode allows you to manually shift your vehicle’s speeds up or down. Useful for engine braking or when driving in hilly terrain or cornering.

Paddle Modes

Pull (-) to shift down. Pull (+) to shift up.

NORMAL or ECON Mode

• Pull (+) or (-) to temporarily switch from automatic to manual shift mode.

• The speed number is displayed on the shift indicator display.

• When the vehicle’s speed is constant, the mode returns to automatic.

SPORT Mode

• Pull (+) or (-) to switch to manual shift mode.

• The M indicator and speed number are displayed on the shift indicator display.

• Pull (+) or (-) to change transmission speeds.

• Pull and hold (+) to cancel this mode.

L (Low) Mode

• Pull and hold (+) and (-) at the same time until L is displayed on the shift indicator display.

• Use this mode to get higher torque when climbing steep hills.

• Pull and hold again to cancel this mode.

*in automatic transmission vehicles

3-MO DE DR IVE S YSTEM

PLUS SPOR T SYSTE M

Select one of three different modes of driving styles.

Driving Modes

When a mode is selected, a message briefly appears on the MID and the mode indicator turns on.

Sport Mode

• Enhanced steering, handling, and performance response.

• Reduced fuel economy.

• Ambient meter turns red.

Normal Mode

• Achieves the best balance of driving performance and fuel economy.

• This is the default mode at engine start.

• Ambient meter changes from blue to green.

Helps the vehicle briefly accelerate by increasing power and electric motor assist when you depress the gas pedal. Works in any driving mode.

How It Works

When the vehicle speed is over 20 mph and the IMA battery charge level shows at least four segments, the Plus Sport System indicator appears. The system is now ready for activation.

Activating the System

1. When the Plus Sport System indicator is on, press the S+ button.

2. S+ begins to blink. Depress the gas pedal to activate the system.

3. S+ blinks, READY disappears, and the ambient meter turns red when the system is in operation.

4. To cancel the system during operation, release the gas pedal or press the S+ button again.

Econ Mode

• Fuel economy is

• Ambient meter

prioritized over engine response and climate control.

changes from blue to green.

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