2012 HONDA CR-Z child seat

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, Honda recommends that you do not
carry a child, age 12 or under, as a passenger.
This is because placing a forward-facing child seat in the passenger’s seat can be
hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the
passenger’s front airbag off.
If you choose to ignore our warnings and transport a small child in this vehicle, be
sure to move the passenger seat as far to the rear as possible, and follow the
instructions and guidelines in the following pages.
■ Important consideration when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
■Protecting Smaller Children
■Selecting a Forward-facing Child Seat
1Protecting Smaller Children
Educate yourself about the laws and regulations
regarding child seat use where you are driving, and
follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose seat is
not properly secured to the vehicle can be
endangered in a crash.
3WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the
passenger’s seat can result in serious injury
or death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child
seat in the passenger’s seat, move the
vehicle seat as far back as possible, and
properly restrain the child.

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1. Move the passenger seat to the rearmost position.
2. Place the child seat on the passenger seat.
3. Route the seat belt through the child seat according to the seat maker's instructions,
and insert the latch plate into the buckle.
uInsert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
4. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.
5. Let the seat belt completely wind up into
the retractor, then try to pull it out to make
sure the retractor is locked.
uIf you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 3 – 5.
6. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
uWhen doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.
■Installing a Child Seat1Installing a Child Seat
All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the
lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.
For your child's safety, when using a child seat
installed using the vehicle's seat belt system, check
that the seat is properly secured to the vehicle.

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7.Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
A tether anchorage point is provided behind
the passenger seat. A child seat with a tether
can be installed, so long as the base of the
child seat is secured using a seat belt. 1. Route the tether strap through the head
restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
2. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.1Installing a Child Seat
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or another vehicle occupant.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
■Adding Security with a Tether1Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether wheneve r one is available.
Tether
Anchorage
Point
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor

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Safety of Larger Children
Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, Honda recommends that you do
not carry a child age 12 or under as a passenger. This is because children
who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by
an inflating passen ger’s front airbag. If a larger child must ride in this vehicle,
the information in the following pages provides guidelines to help you decide when
a given child may ride in this vehicle, and how to properly protect the child.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in the passenger’s seat using
the lap/shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then
answer the following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child's knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child's neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child's thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
the vehicle can result in injury or death if
the passenger's front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in the vehicle,
move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, have the child sit up properly and
wear the seat belt properly, using a booster seat if needed.

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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.
If you decide that a child can safely ride in this vehicle, be sure that:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the seat.
■ Monitoring a child passenger
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 Seats1Booster 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 and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON
(w
, using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open
and close both windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed
in) to open and close the passenger’s window from the passenger's side.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, you can only operate the driver's
window. Turn the power window lock button on if a child rides in the passenger’s
seat.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch briefly. ■ Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing
automatically, it will stop closing and reverse direction.
The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passenger is away from the
window before closing it.
ON
OFF
Power Window
Lock Button
Driver’s
Window Switch
Passenger’s
Window Switch

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Index
Belts (Seat).................................................. 34
Beverage Holders ...................................... 126
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............... 88, 173
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 63
Brake System ............................................. 220
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 222
Brake Assist System ................................. 223
Brake System Indicator............................. 302
Fluid ........................................................ 256
Foot Brake ............................................... 221
Indicator .................................................. 302
Parking Brake .......................................... 220
Brightness Control (In strument Panel).... 115
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 258
Back-Up Lights......................................... 263
Brake/Taillight .......................................... 264
Bulb Specifications ................................... 312
Fog Lights ................................................ 260 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light ...................................................... 262
Headlights ............................................... 258
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 265
Rear License Plate Light............................ 265
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light .....
262 C
Carbon Monoxide Gas
............................... 64
Carrying Cargo ................................. 193, 195
CD Player ........................... 145, 156, 158, 162
Certification Label .................................... 314
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 258
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 300
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 63
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat ................................ 60
Larger Children ......................................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 59
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
CHRG Indicator ........................................... 82
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 283
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 281
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
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 287, 313
Controls ....................................................... 97
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 252
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 253 Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 252
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 297
Creep Aid System ..................................... 200
Creeping ................................................... 202
Cruise Control .......................................... 212
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 126
Customer Service Information ................ 322
Customized Features ................................. 90
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 112
Dead Battery ............................................ 294
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 133
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 315
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 110
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 118
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 248
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 110
Door Mirrors ............................................. 118
Doors .......................................................... 99
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ................................. 72
Door/Hatch Open Indicator ....................... 33
Keys.......................................................... 99

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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