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Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 109
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 123
Features P. 135
Audio System P. 136 Audio without Navigation System P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 170
Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 196
Refueling P. 231 Fuel Economy P. 234
Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance Minder ™
P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 266
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 280
Handling the Unexpected P. 285
Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299
Information P. 311
Specifications P. 312 Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317 Authorized Manuals P. 319
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of
the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of the CR-Z. You may
find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front
cover) represent features and equipment that are available on
some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have
some of these features.
The information and specifications included in this publication
were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor
Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
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Quick Reference Guide
❙ Side Curtain Airbags
❙ Seat Belts
❙ Interior Lights (Rear)
❙ Cargo Area Light
❙ Cargo Area❙ Rear Cargo Console
❙ Interior Lights/Map Lights
❙ Rearview Mirror
❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors
*
❙ Upper Instrument Panel Storage
❙ Seats
❙ Side Airbags
P.123
P.118
P.34
P.51
P.123
P.124
P.119
P.48
P.128
P.128
* Not available on all models
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Safe Driving P. 2 9
Before Driving Checklist P.192
Before driving, check the seat positions, steering
●
wheel and mirror adjustments. Airbags
P.41Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
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your passenger during a moderate to severe collision.
Seat Belts
P.34Fasten your seat belt and sit with a correct driving
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posture. Check that your passenger is wearing their seat
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belt correctly.
Child Safety
P. 5 6Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers.
● If you decide to
disregard our recommendations and transport a child passenger, the child should be properly restrained. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
P. 6 4Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
●
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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TachometerSpeedometer
Ambient Meter
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator CHRG/ASST Indicators
Instant Fuel Economy GaugeMulti-Information Display
Security Alarm System Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift Up/Down Indicator *
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator
* Fuel Gauge
Instrument Panel
P. 6 7
Gauges P.81 Multi-Information Display
P.83 System Indicators
P.68
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator *
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
)
System Indicator
VSA ®
OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
U.S. models only
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS Indicator
Door/Hatch Open Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
System Message Indicator
Lights Reminders
System Indicators System Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
System Indicators
SPORT Mode Indicator
NORMAL Mode Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
System Indicators
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Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver’s door? The beeper sounds when: The key is left in the ignition switch.
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The exterior lights are left on.
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The auto idle stop is in operation.
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Why does the beeper sound
when I start driving? The beeper sounds when: The driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
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The parking brake lever is not fully released.
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Why does a screeching sound
occur when I apply the brake pedal? The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices
commonly referred to as event data recorders. These
devices record front seat belt use, front passenger
seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the
failure of any airbag system component. This data
belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed
by anyone else except as legally required or with the
permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that
record information about powertrain performance. The
data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service
problems. It may also be combined with data from other
sources for research purposes, but it remains conidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries
in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special
handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/ As you read this manual, you will find information that is
preceded by a
symbol. This information is intended to
help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the
environment.
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Safe Driving You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
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For Safe Driving
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Important Safety Precautions .................... 30
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features .................. 32
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts .............................. 34
Fastening a Seat Belt ................................ 37
Seat Belt Inspection .................................. 40 Airbags
Airbag System Components ..................... 41
Types of Airbags ....................................... 44
Front Airbags (SRS) ................................... 44
Side Airbags ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags ................................. 51
Airbag System Indicators .......................... 52
Airbag Care .............................................. 55 Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ...................... 56
Safety of Infants and Small Children ......... 58
Protecting Larger Children ........................ 62
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................. 64
Safety Labels ............................................. 65
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For Safe Driving Important Safety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
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A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.
Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child Passengers
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you do not carry any child who is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front.
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
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While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Important Safety Precautions
Never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this vehicle.If an older child must ride in this vehicle, follow all child safety instructions and warnings in this manual.
Child Safety P. 5 6
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