mode HONDA CR-Z 2013 1.G Service Manual

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 98
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 100
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 103
Opening and Closing the Hatch ....... 104
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 106
Security System Alarm ...................... 106
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 108Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 110
Turn Signals ..................................... 111
Light Switches.................................. 111 Fog Lights *
...................................... 113
Daytime Running Lights ................... 113
Wipers and Washers ........................ 114
Brightness Control ........................... 116
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *

Button ........................................... 117
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 118 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 119
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 120
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 121
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 126
Interior Convenience Items .............. 127
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 134
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 136
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Setting the Clock
Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display, using the CLOCK (AM /FM ) button with
the ignition switch in ON
(w .
1. Press and hold the CLOCK button until the clock dis play begins to blink.
2. Press the
(1 (Hour) button to change the hours.
3. Press the
(2 (Minute) button to change the minutes.
4. Press the CLOCK button to go back to the normal display.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
To set the time to the nearest hour:
Press and hold the CLOCK button until the clock
display begins to blink, then press the
(3 (Reset)
button.
Depending on the displayed time, the clock sets
forward or backward.
Example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:53 will reset to 2:00
The clock is automatically updated through the navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
(2 Button
(1 Button
(3 Button
CLOCK ButtonClock Display
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
and hatch lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security system is set.
■ Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe passenger’s door and the hatch unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors and the hatch will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 126
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or the hatch is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low. Replace the button battery as soon as possible.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 263
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90
LED
Unlock Button Lock
Button
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it. ■Locking the driver's door
Pull the lock tab rearward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■ Locking the passenger's door
Pull the lock tab rearward and close the door.
■ Lockout preventi on system
The doors and the hatch cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch, and either door or the hatch is open.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the
doors and hatch lock at the same time. When
unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the
passenger’s door and the hatch.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 90
Lock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, all the doors and
hatch lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in the vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a
certain condition is met. ■Drive lock mode
The auto door lock function automatically locks all the doors and hatch when the
vehicle reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h). ■ Park unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into
(P with the brake pedal
depressed. The settings can be changed to unlock all doors.
■ Ignition switch unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the igni tion switch is moved out of ON
(w. The
settings can be changed to unlock all doors.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the multi-information
display. 2 Customized Features P. 90
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met: • The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0 , and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood is closed.
• Both doors and the hatch are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
■ When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set. ■ To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or
remote transmitter, or the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w . The security system
alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds: • The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■ Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
■Panic Mode
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when unlocking the door with
the lock tab or the master door lock switch.
If the 12 volt battery goes de ad after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
Panic Button
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
(P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK
(0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display: • In LOCK
(0 : REMOVE KEY
• In ACCESSORY
(q : RETURN IGNITION SWITCH
TO LOCK (0) POSITION
The buzzer will stop when you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK
(0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose co ntrol of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
All models
(0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
(q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
(w ON: This is the pos ition when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON
(w when you let go of
the key.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Continued
Controls
Turn SignalsThe turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch. ■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click. ■ Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams. ■ Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you remove the key fr om the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulbs
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w .
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness.
uYou can change the AUTO light
sensitivity setting.
2 Customized Features P. 90
■Automatic Lighting Control *1Automatic Lighting Control
*
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not work properly.
Adjust the AUTO light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXBright
HIGH
MID
LOW
MINDark
Light Sensor
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights *
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met: •The ignition switch is in ON
(w .
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch will turn off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1Fog Lights *
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on. 2 Indicators P. 66
Fog Light Switch
Models with bulb type parking lights
Models with LED type parking/daytime running lights
Models with bulb type parking lights
* Not available on all models
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