2011 HONDA CR-Z belt

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Child Safety Safety of Larger Children
Booster Seats
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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in
the passenger’s seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.
Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks

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If you decide that a child can safely ride in this vehicle, be sure that:
You have read and fully understand the instructions and safety information in
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this manual. The passenger seat is as far back as possible.
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The child is sitting upright and well back in the seat.
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The seat belt is properly positioned.
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Monitoring a Child Passenger
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We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on a child passenger. Even older, more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up properly.
Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the instructions that came with it, and install the seat accordingly.There are high-and low-type booster seats. Choose a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat belt correctly. Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 lbs/27 kg). Be sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you intend to drive.
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Comes on and the beeper sounds

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if you are not wearing a seat belt when you turn the ignition switch to ON
II. If the passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator comes on about six seconds later.Blinks during driving if either you

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or your passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at regular intervals. The beeper stops and the indicator

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goes off when you and your passenger fasten your seat belts.Stays on after you or your

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passenger has fastened the seat belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator P.35
Low Fuel Indicator Comes on when the fuel reserve is

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running low (approximately 1.8 U.S. gal./6.9 Liter left).Blinks if there is a problem with the

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fuel gauge. Comes on

• - Refuel your vehicle as
soon as possible.Blinks

• - Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

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you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
If it comes at any other time, there

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is a problem with the ABS. Stays on constantly

• - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P.221
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Supplemental
Restraint System Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

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you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Comes on if a problem with any of

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the following is detected:
Supplemental restraint system
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Side airbag system
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Side curtain airbag system
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Seat belt tensioner
- Stays on constantly or does not

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come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
VSA ®
(Vehicle
Stability Assist) System Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

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you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Blinks when VSA

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is active.
Comes on if there is a problem

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with the VSA ®
system.
Comes on if there is a problem

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with the hill start assist system. Comes on if there is a problem

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with the creep aid system (CVT) or the brake assist system. Stays on constantly

• - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P.214
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) OFF Indicator Comes on for a few seconds when

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you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Comes on when you deactivate

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VSA ®
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VSA ®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
System P.215
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Controls
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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Controls
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Position
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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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items
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
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in the glove box.Turn on the climate control system and
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adjust the temperature to cool.Set the mode control
3.
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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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Convenience Items
Rear Cargo Console
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Rear trays to store small items are located on the rear cargo console. To access the rear cargo console, open the door, slide the seat by pulling up on the bar, then pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever.
■Separator
Folding down the separator will create more cargo area.
Remove any items from the rear trays.
1.
Pull up the release handle on the top of
2.
the separator.
Trays
Rear Trays
Make sure all items on the rear trays are secured. They could be thrown around and cause injury during a crash. To return the separator upright, push it backwards until it locks. Make sure that the folded separator does not press against the passenger seat, as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly.
Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 5 4
Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can ly forward if you have to brake hard.
WARNING
This vehicle is not equipped with rear seats or seatbelts. Sitting in this area may result in injury or death, and may violate state laws. Only the driver and one front seat passenger may be safely seated in this vehicle.
Bar
Seat-back
Adjustment Lever
Seat-back Adjustment Lever
Separator Release Handle
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Driving
Before Driving Driving Preparation
Do not place anything in the seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor mats.

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An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and
accelerator pedal operation while driving.
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

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They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
Securely close and lock both doors and the hatch.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside P.102
Adjust your seating position properly.

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Adjusting the Seats P.119
Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.

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Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
Adjusting the Mirrors P.118
Steering Wheel Adjustments P.117
Be sure items placed on the floor behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats

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cannot roll under the seats.
They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

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Fastening a Seat Belt P.37
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start

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the vehicle, and go off soon after.
Always have a dealer check the vehicle if any of the indicators indicate a
problem.
Indicators P.68
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