HONDA CR-Z 2014 1.G Navigation Manual
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Voice Control System
Voice Recognition
System Setup
Voice RecognitionTo achieve optimum voice recognition when using either the navigation voice 
control system or Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®:
• Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are 
using. 2 Voice Commands 
P. 194
• Close the windows and moonroof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone on 
the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking  voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your 
command if more than one pers on is speaking at the same time.
• Refer to the Voice Info tutorial.
2 Voice Help 
P. 13
1Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from 
the driver’s seat beca use the microphone unit 
removes noises from the  front passenger’s side.
 
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Interface SettingsDisplay and Volume SettingsHINFO button  
 Setup
Use the Main Setup screen to  adjust the display and volume.
Select b or  n to adjust the desired 
item.
The following items are available:
• Brightness:  Adjusts the screen’s brightness.
• Contrast:  Adjusts the screen’s contrast.
• Black Level:  Adjusts the screen’s black level.
• Volume:  Adjusts the navigation system volume level.
1Display and Volume Settings
You can set separate  daytime and nighttime 
settings for  Brightness, Contrast, and Black 
Level . Adjust each setting when the display is in 
either daytime or  nighttime mode.
You can set the display and volume settings 
using voice commands. 
2 Main Setup Screen Commands  P. 199
Volume
If you set  Volume to Off, you will not hear route 
guidance or voice command confirmations. If 
you then select  Voice on the map menu, you will 
hear route guidance at  the default volume.
 
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Interface Settings
Guidance Prompts
System Setup
Guidance PromptsHINFO button  
 Setup
Set the number of guidance prompts before you get to the guidance point. Select an option.
The following options are available:
1 Guidance Prompts
To replay voice guidance, select  Voice on the 
map menu.
2 Listening to Voice Guidance  P. 84
You can turn voice guidance off if you prefer. 
2 Display and Volume Settings  P. 21
Items
Distance from Guidance Point
About 1/2 mile
About 1/4 mile
Just before
MIN
Yes
NORMAL
(factory default)
Yes
Yes
Yes
MAX
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
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Interface Settings
Basic Settings
System Setup
Basic SettingsHINFO button  
 Setup 
 Other 
 Basic Settings
Set the map units to either miles or kilometers, and control the voice feedback from 
the navigation system. Select an item.
The following items are available:
• Keyboard Layout : Sets the type of keyboard scr een to either Alphabet (factory 
default) or QWERTY.
• Units : Sets the map units to either miles  (factory default) or kilometers.
• Voice Recognition Tutor : Turns the voice feedback feature on or off.
On  (factory default): Provides voice c ontrol system confirmation or prompts.
Off : Disables the feature.
• Display Voice Command Tips : Alerts you when manual control of the system is 
disabled to prevent distraction while driving. Only voice co mmands are available.
On  (factory default): Displays a message.
Off : Disables the message,  but some options may be  grayed out on the screen.
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Interface Settings
Color
System Setup
•Verbal Reminder : Turns the verbal reminders on or off.
On  (factory default): Provides  warning voice messages when:
– Driving with the parking brake on
– Driving without wearing the driv er and/or passenger seat belt
Off : Disables the feature.ColorHINFO button  
 Setup 
 Other 
 Color
Choose the color of the navigation map and system menus. Select an item.
The following item s are available:
• Map : Sets the color of the map screen.
2Map Color 
P. 25
• Menu : Sets the color of the menu screens.
2Menu Color 
P. 25
 
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Interface Settings
Color
System Setup
HINFO button  
 Setup 
 Other 
 Color 
 Map
Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes. Select a color for the map screen.
H INFO button  
 Setup 
 Other 
 Color 
 Menu
Set separate menu colors for Day and Night modes. Select a color for the menu screens.
■Map Color
1 Map Color
For Day mode
Set to  White (factory default is  Beige) to obtain 
the best daytime  display contrast.
For Night mode
Set to  Black (factory default) to obtain the best 
nighttime display contrast.
■ Menu Color
1 Menu Color
For Day mode
Set to  Black (factory default is  Blue) to obtain 
the best daytime  display contrast.
For Night mode
Set to  Black (factory default is  Blue) to obtain 
the best nighttime  display contrast.
 
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Interface Settings
Color
System Setup
Set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes. Press the 
a
 
(Display mode) button to cycle through the display modes (Day to Night to Off).
1. Press the  a button.
The Brightness bar is displayed 
for a few seconds.
2. Press the  a button again.
Repeat the procedure to switch 
the display modes.
Select  b or  n to adjust the 
brightness.
■ Switching Display Mode Manually
1 Switching Display Mode Manually
A visual guide helps y ou see the difference 
between Day an d Night modes.
2 Day or Night Mode  P. 8
Recommended Settings•Select mid-range for  the dash illumination.•Select White  for the map Day display and 
Black  for the map Night display.
 
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Interface Settings
Color
System Setup
Illumination control Priority Operationa
 button
1
Selects Day, Night, or Off display mode. This button has 
the highest priority and overrides all other display control 
adjustments listed below.
Sunlight sensor 
(see your 
Owner’s Manual 
for location) 2 If the sunlight sensor detects daylight and the headlights 
are turned on, the system automatically overrides the 
Night display and displays the Day display mode.
Remember : If desired, use the  a button to override 
this automatic choice.
Dash illumination 
adjustment 
buttons (see your 
Owner’s Manual 
for location)
3
When the headlights are turned on, and you wish to have 
the Day display mode, adjust the illumination to full 
brightness (beeps).
Remember : Adjust the dash brightness back to mid-range 
to allow auto switching by sensing the headlights are on or 
off.
Headlights 
(Auto/On/Off) 4 When turned on, the display changes to Night display 
mode. The previous three controls listed above can 
“cancel” this function.
Remember : Use the a button, or adjust the dash 
illumination to full brightness,  to set the display to your 
desired choice.
Screen color 
choice
N/A
The user can select the color of the screen that will be 
displayed for the Day and Night display modes described 
above.
Remember : For best contrast, ensure  that the map color is 
white for Day and black for Night.
 
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Interface Settings
Language
System Setup
LanguageHINFO button  
 Setup 
 Other 
 Language
Set the system language used on all scr eens. You can choose from three languages: 
English , Français  (French),  Español (Spanish).
Select the system language.
1Language
Voice confirmation of ci ties and streets only 
occurs when English  is the system language.
When  Français  or Español  is selected, some 
messages continue to be  displayed in English.
 
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Personal InformationHINFO button  
 Setup 
 Personal Information
Use the personal information menu to select and set your address books, home 
addresses, and PINs. You can also delete  unwanted destinations from the list of 
previously routed destinations.
Select an item.
The following items are available:
• Address Book : Stores new addresses or edits your address book.
2Address Book 
P. 30
• Home Address 1 : Sets or edits your home address.
2Home Addresses 
P. 35
• Home Address 2 : Sets or edits another home address.
2Home Addresses 
P. 35
• PIN Number : Sets or changes your PIN.
2PIN Numbers 
P. 36
• User Name : Sets or changes your user name.
2User Name 
P. 37
• Previous Destinations : Deletes the destination history.
2Previous Destinations 
P. 38
1Personal Information
Personal information cannot be backed up or 
moved to another navigation system.