2011 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Airbags Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a passenger during a moderate to severe side impact.Housing Locations

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The side airbags are housed in the outside edge of the driver’s and passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
Operation

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When the sensors detect a moderate-to- severe side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.
Side Airbags
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inlates. If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag deploys even if there is no passenger in the passenger seat. Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.
Housing Location
Side Airbag When inlated
Side Airbags
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Side Airbags
When a Side Airbag Deploys With Little or No Visible Damage
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Because the airbag systems sense sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.
When a Side Airbag May Not Deploy, Even Though Visible Damage
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Appears Severe
It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
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Airbags Side Airbags
Side Airbag Cutoff System
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To prevent a passenger from possible injury by an inflating side airbag, the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:
The height sensors detect a child or small statured adult is seated in the

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passenger seat.The position sensors detect that the passenger is leaning into the deployment

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path of the side airbag.
When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator comes on.
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Side Airbag Off Indicator

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If the side airbag off indicator comes on, have the passenger sit upright. A few seconds after the passenger is sitting properly, the side airbag will automatically be turned on, and the indicator will go off. If the passenger is a child, the indicator will remain on so long as the child is seated. Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry any child who is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front.
Side Airbag Cutoff System
The sensors that monitor the passenger's height and body position may not work if: The seat-back is wet
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The passenger is touching a metal or other
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electrical conductive objectA seat cushion is on the seat
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The passenger is wearing thick clothing
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Sensors that monitor the
passenger’s height.
Sensors that monitor
the passenger’s position.
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Airbags Side Curtain Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and a passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact.Housing Locations

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The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the windows on the driver side and the passenger side.
Operation

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The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a moderate-to-severe side impact.
When Side Curtain Airbags Deploy in a Frontal Collision
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One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision.In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags are most effective when an occupant is wearing their seat belt properly and sitting upright, well back in their seat. Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Side Curtain Airbag StorageSide Curtain Airbag Storage
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Airbags Airbag System Indicators
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a message appears on the multi-information display.SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator

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The indicator comes on briefly then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you do not, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
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Airbags Airbag System Indicators
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
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■ When the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Comes On
The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.This occurs when the passenger’s weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat. Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. Never put a rear-facing child seat in this vehicle.If you decided to disregard our recommendations and transport a small child, they should be properly restrained.
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Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on. If the passenger seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy and the indicator will not come on.
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
If the indicator comes on with no passenger and no objects on the passenger's seat, or with an adult riding there, something may be interfering with the weight sensors. Such as: An object hanging on the seat.
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An object pressing the rear of the seat-back.
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The seat or seat-back is forced back against
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cargo on the rear trays or loor behind it.An object placed under the passenger's seat.
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If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible. The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
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Airbags Airbag System Indicators
Side Airbag Off Indicator
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■ When the Side Airbag Off Indicator Comes On
This indicator comes on if the passenger side airbag has been turned off because the passenger is too small to be sitting in the passenger’s seat, is slouching or not sitting upright, or has leaned into the airbag's deployment path.
Unless the passenger is a smaller statured adult or a child, the indicator should go off when the passenger returns to a proper upright sitting position.
Side Airbag Off Indicator
When you turn the ignition switch to ON
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indicator should come on briely and then go out. If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on while driving without a passenger in the seat, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
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Airbag Care
Airbag Care You do not need to perform any maintenance to your airbag system. However, you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the Airbags Have Deployed
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If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be replaced.
When the Vehicle Has Been in a Moderate to Severe Collision
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Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s seat position sensor, the passenger’s weight sensors, seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
Do Not Remove or Modify a Seat Without Consulting a Dealer
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This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the passenger’s weight sensors. If it is necessary to remove or modify a seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for US vehicles, American Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda Canada Customer Relations at 866-946-6329.
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