2012 HONDA CR-Z sensor

uuAirbagsuSide Airbags
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Safe Driving
To reduce the likelihood that a passenger may be injured by an inflating side airbag,
the passenger side airbag is automatically turned off when:• The height sensors detect a child or short-statured adult is seated in the passenger
seat.
• The position sensor detects that the passe nger is leaning into the deployment
path of the side airbag.
When the side airbag cutoff system is activated, the side airbag off indicator comes
on. 2 Side Airbag Off Indicator P. 54
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
■Side Airbag Off Indicator
1Side Airbag Cutoff System
The sensors that monitor the passenger's height and
body position may not work if: • The seat-back is wet
• The passenger is touching a metal or other
electrical conductive object
• A seat cushion is on the seat
• The passenger is wearing excessively thick clothing
Sensors that
monitor the
passenger’s height.
Sensors that monitor the
passenger’s position.

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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
■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. 2 Child Safety P. 56
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 Indicator1Passenger 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.
• An object pressing the rear of the seat-back.
• The seat or seat-back is forced back against cargo
on the rear trays or floor behind it.
• An object placed under the passenger's seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The passenger airba g off indicator may come on and
goes off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is
near the airbag cutoff threshold.
OFFOFF
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
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PASSENGER
AIRBAG
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navigation system
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uuAirbagsuAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations: ■When the airbags have deployed
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
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, seat belt tensioners,
and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■ Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
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 U.S. vehicles, American Honda
Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Honda
Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.
1Airbag Care
We recommends against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w . If the passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about a few seconds
later.
● Blinks while driving if either you 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 goes
off when you and your passenger fasten
your seat belts.
● Stays on after you or your passenger
has fastened the seat belt - A
detection error may have occurred in the
sensor. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer. 2Seat Belt Reminder P. 35
Low Fuel
Indicator
●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.8 U.S. gal./6.9 Liter left).
● Blinks if there is a problem with
the 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
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● If it comes on at any other time,
there 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. 2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 222
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low
Temperature
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
● Comes on when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
● If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be a problem
with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when the passenger
side airbag system is automatically shut off.
●
It does not mean there is a problem with
your side airbags.
● Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
● Comes on when someone is sitting in
the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
High Beam
Indicator● Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada). ■Adjusting the ou tside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect. 2 Customized Features P. 90
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time during one drive cycle.
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A was reset.
■Outside Temperature
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.Road
heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the
temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized features to corre ct the temperature.
1Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
2 Customized Features P. 90

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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 .......................... 105
Security System Alarm ...................... 105
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 107Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 109
Turn Signals ..................................... 110
Light Switches.................................. 110 Fog Lights *
...................................... 112
Daytime Running Lights ................... 112
Wipers and Washers ........................ 113
Brightness Control ........................... 115
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror *

Button ........................................... 116
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 117 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 118
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 118
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 119
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 124
Interior Convenience Items .............. 125
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 132
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 134
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w.
When you turn the light switch to
#Y , 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