2012 HONDA CR-Z airbag off

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Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
uThe appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
■Seat Heaters *1Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin sho uld not use seat
heaters.
Seat Heater Switch
* Not available on all models

Index
323
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 205
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 222
Accessories and Modifications ................ 236
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 127
Active Head Restraints ............................. 123
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 252
Engine Oil ............................................... 249
Washer ................................................... 257
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 247
Adjusting
Head Restraints ....................................... 121
Headlights .............................................. 258
Mirrors.................................................... 118
Seats....................................................... 119
Steering Wheel ....................................... 117
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 132
Changing the Mode................................ 132 Defrosting the Windscreen and
Windows .............................................. 133
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 280
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 132
Sensors ................................................... 134
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 132
Air Pressure ...................................... 269, 313
Airbags ....................................................... 41 Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ......................................... 45
Airbag Care ............................................... 55
Event Data Recorders ................................. 26
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator ........................................ 52, 70, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 53
Sensors ...................................................... 47
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 50
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
AM/FM Audio ................................... 143, 154
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 222
Indicator .................................................... 70
ASST Indicator ............................................. 82
Audio Remote Controls .............................. 19
Audio System ............................................ 136
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 142
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 138
Error Messages ........................................ 167
General Information ................................ 169
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 149
PC Card ................................................... 172
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 144
Reactivating ............................................. 139
Recommended CDs ................................. 169
Recommended Drives .............................. 171
Security Code .......................................... 139
Theft Protection ....................................... 139
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 137 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 171
with Navigation System ........................... 151
without Navigation System ...................... 141
Authorized Manuals ................................ 321
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ................................................. 90
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 225
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 76
Automatic Lighting .................................. 111
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 202
Creeping ................................................. 202
Fluid ........................................................ 254
Kickdown ................................................ 202
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 204
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 296
Shifting ................................................... 203
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 138
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 88
Average Speed ........................................... 85
B
Back-Up Light ........................................... 263
Battery ...................................................... 278
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 300
Jump Starting .......................................... 294 Maintenance }
(Checking the 12 Volt Battery) ............... 278
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 279
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) ........... 82

326
Index
G Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 235
Gauge ....................................................... 81
Information ............................................. 232
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 232
Gauges ......................................................... 81
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmissi on (CVT) ................. 203
Glass (care) ................................................ 283
Glove Box .................................................. 125
H
Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 258
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 285
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 173
HFL Buttons ............................................. 173
HFL Menus .............................................. 175
HFL Status Display.................................... 174
Phone Setup ............................................ 177
Hatch ......................................................... 104
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ........................ 33
Unable to Open ....................................... 310
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 2
Head Restraints ......................................... 121
Headlights ................................................. 111
Aiming .................................................... 258
Automatic Operation ............................... 111 Dimming ......................................... 110, 112
Operating........................................ 110, 112
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 131
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 173
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 73
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 200
Honda IMA System ..................................... 10
I Identification Numbers ............................ 314
Engine and Transmission ......................... 314
Vehicle Identification ............................... 314
Ignition Switch ......................................... 109
Illumination Control ................................. 115
Knob ....................................................... 115
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator .......... 82
IMA System Indicator ................................. 73
Immobilizer System .................................. 105
Indicator.................................................... 76
Indicators .................................................... 68
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 70
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 76
Charging System ............................... 69, 300
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 213
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 76, 212
Door Open ................................................ 33
ECON Mode .............................................. 77
EPS (Electric Power Steering System) .. 72, 302
Fog Light ................................................... 75 High Temperature ..................................... 73
High-Beam................................................ 74
IMA System .............................................. 73
Immobilizer System ................................... 76
Lights On .................................................. 75
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 299
Low Temperature...................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 72, 217
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 301
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 302
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 35, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 76
Shift Up .................................................... 77
Side Airbag Off ................................... 54, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 52, 71
System Message ....................................... 73
Transmission ............................................. 69
Turn Signal ............................................... 75
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 71, 215
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 71, 216
Information .............................................. 311
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge .................... 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 115
Interior Lights ........................................... 124
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 118

328
Index
O Odometer.................................................... 84
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 247
Adding .................................................... 249
Checking ................................................. 248
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 241
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 68, 299
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 247
Viscosity .................................................. 247
Opening/Closing Hatch ...................................................... 104
Hood ....................................................... 246
Power Windows ...................................... 107
Outside Temperature ................................. 85
Overheating .............................................. 297
P
Panic Mode ............................................... 106
Parking ...................................................... 224
Parking Brake ............................................ 220
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 68, 302
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 110
Power Door Mirror ................................... 118
Power Flow Monitor ................................... 89
Power Windows ........................................ 107
Precautions While Driving ........................ 201
Rain ......................................................... 201
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39 Puncture (Tire)
.......................................... 287
R
Radiator .................................................... 253
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 143, 154
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 144
Range .......................................................... 85
Readiness Code (Emissions Testing) ........ 317
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 116
Rear Luggage Console ............................. 128
Rear Side Marker Light ............................ 263
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................. 263
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 118
Refueling .................................................. 232
Fuel Gauge................................................ 81
Gasoline .......................................... 232, 312
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Regulations ............................... 218, 271, 315
Remote Transmitter ................................. 100
Replacement Battery .................................................... 278
Bulbs ....................................................... 258
Fuses ............................................... 304, 305
Tires ........................................................ 275
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 266, 268
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 316
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 84 S Safe Driving
................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 33
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message .......................................... 27
Seat ........................................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................ 119
Seat Heaters ........................................... 131
Seat Belts .................................................... 34
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 36
Checking .................................................. 40
Fastening .................................................. 37
Installing a Child Seat................................ 60
Pregnant Women...................................... 39
Reminder .................................................. 35
Warning Indicator ............................... 35, 70
Seat Heaters ............................................. 131
Security System Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 76
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 59
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 141
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 203
Operation ......................................... 20, 204
Releasing ................................................ 296
Won’t Move ........................................... 296
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 204
Shifting ..................................................... 203
Side Airbags ............................................... 48

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Index
Cutoff System ........................................... 50
Off Indicator ............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
Snow Tires ................................................ 277
Spare Tire ......................................... 287, 313
Spark Plugs ............................................... 312
Specifications ........................................... 312
Specified Fuel ................................... 232, 312
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 41
Starting the Engine .................................. 198
Does Not Start ........................................ 293
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 109
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Steering Wheel ........................................ 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Stopping ................................................... 224
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 109
System Message Indicator ......................... 73T
Tachometer
................................................. 81
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Temperature Sensor ................................. 134
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303
Tires ........................................................... 269
Air Pressure ..................................... 270, 313
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 269
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 287, 313
Inspection ................................................ 269
Labeling .................................................. 270
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 287
Regulations ............................................. 272
Rotation .................................................. 276
Tire Chains .............................................. 277
Wear Indicators ....................................... 274
Winter ..................................................... 277
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 129
Tools .......................................................... 286
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 197
Towing Hook ............................................ 309
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 197
Emergency .............................................. 308
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303 Transmission
............................................. 203
Automatic ............................................... 203
Fluid ........................................................ 254
Number................................................... 314
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 204
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 285
Blown Fuse...................................... 304, 305
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 308
Engine Does Not Start ............................. 293
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 297
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 287
Regular Gasoline ............................. 232, 312
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 296
Unable to Open the Hatch....................... 310
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 110
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 137
USB Flash Drive ................................. 165, 171