2011 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Position
Adjusting the Seat-Backs
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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger should also adjust their seat- back to a comfortable, upright position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.
Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag operation. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help.
WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
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Head Restraints
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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in both seating positions. However, they are non-adjustable.Head restraints are effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-impact crash injuries.
Removing and Installing the Head Restraint for Cleaning
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To remove the head restraint:
1. Unhook the strap on the outside edge of the seat-back.Pull out the strap throughout the band
2.
on the outside under edge of the head restraint.Push the release button, and pull the head
3.
restraint upward.
To install the head restraint: 1. Put the legs back in place, then slightly lower it.
Do not push it down fully until it locks
in place.
Insert the strap onto the band, then hook
2.
it to the magnet on the outside edge of the seat-back.Push the head restraint down until it locks.
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Make sure the head restraint locks in place when you reinstall it.
Head Restraints
The driver’s and passenger’s seats have active head restraints.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash. Always replace the head restraints before driving.
Band Strap
Release Button
Magnet
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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
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After all occupants have adjusted their seats, and put on their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.
Active Head Restraints

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The driver’s and passenger’s seats have active head restraints. In a rear impact, an occupant properly secured by a seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will move forward. This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
Active Head Restraints
In order for the active head restraint to operate properly: Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or

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from the restraint legs.Do not place any objects between an occupant

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and the seat-back.
After a collision, the activated restraint should
return to its normal position. If the restraints do not
return to their normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
Interior Light Switch
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Front interior lights are located between the sun visors. Rear interior lights are located at the back corner of each rear window.
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed. Door Activated
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The interior lights come on in the following situations:
When either of the doors are opened.
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You unlock the driver’s door.
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You remove the key from the ignition
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switch.
OFF
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The interior lights remain off regardless of whether the doors are open or closed. Each front interior light can be used as a map light. Each light can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses.
Interior Lights
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following situations: When you unlock the driver's door but do not

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open it.When you remove the key from the ignition

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switch but do not open a door.
The interior lights go off immediately in the following situations: When you lock the driver's door.

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When you close the driver's door with the key in

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the ignition switch. When you turn the ignition switch to ON

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If you leave either door open without the key in th e
ignition switch, the interior lights go off after a bout
15 minutes. You can change the interior lights dimming time.
Customized Features P. 9 0
When the interior light switch is in the door activated position and either door is open, the front interior light will not go off when you press the lens.
Door Activated Position
On
OffFront
Rear
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Cargo Area Light
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The light on the rear left side of the cargo area comes on when the hatch is opened.
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Interior Convenience Items
Glove Box
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Pull the handle to open the glove box. You can keep beverage bottles and cans cool with the air conditioning system.
Push the lever forward to open the air vent
1.
in the glove box.Turn on the climate control system and
2.
adjust the temperature to cool.Set the mode control
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or .
The cool air is diverted through the air
vent.
Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on. Use only resealable containers or keep unopened cans in the glove box.Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and electrical components in the glove box and inside the dashboard. When the heater begins to divert warm air, the airlow into the glove box is shut off.
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Glove Box
Handle
Lever
Open
Close
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Beverage Holders
■ Beverage Holders
NOTICE Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior. Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. Hot liquid can scald you.
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Accessory Power Socket
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There is an accessory power socket in the front console panel. It can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY
I or ON II.
Open the cover to use it.
Accessory Power Socket
The accessory power socket is designed to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps).
NOTICE Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element.This can overheat the power socket. To prevent 12 volt battery drain, only use the power socket with the engine running.
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