2014 HONDA CR-Z dashboard

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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height Adjustment(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Driver’s seat is shown.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box.
You can keep beverage bottles and cans cool
with the air conditioning system.
1. Push the lever forward to open the air vent
in the glove box.
2. Turn on the climate control system and
adjust the temperature to cool.
3. Set the mode control or .
u The cool air is diverted through the air
vent.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
Use only resealable cont ainers or keep unopened
cans in the glove box.
Spilled liquids can dama ge the upholstery and
electrical components in the glove box and inside the
dashboard.
When the heater begins to divert warm air, the
airflow into the glov e box is shut off.
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
Handle
Close
OpenLever

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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control dial.
3. Press the butto n to cancel.
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in AUTO, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During the Auto Idle Stop, the air conditioning
system will be turned off.
If the ECON mode is selected, the fan may also be
turned off.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor vents Floor and
defroster
vents
AUTO Button
A/C
(Air Conditioning)
Button
(Fan Control) Button
(Recirculation) Button
Temperature
Control Dial (Windshield Defogger) Button
(On/Off) Button
MODE Button

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
Hood Release
Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the driver side dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the back side of the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label Cover
Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Back UP15 A
2TPMS*17.5 A
3Driver’s Power Window20 A
4−−
5Back-Up Light10 A
6SRS10 A
7Transmission SOL*210 A
8SRS7.5 A
9Fog Light*20 A
10 A/C 7.5 A
11ABS/VSA ®7.5 A
12 IMA 10 A
13Accessory Power Socket20 A
14 Radio 7.5 A
15Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
16 Rear Wiper 10 A
17Passenger’s Power Window20 A
18 − −
19−−
20 Fuel Pump 15 A
*1:U.S. models only
*2:Automatic transmission (CVT)
*3:Vehicle with halogen bulb low beam headlights
*4:Vehicle with discharge headlights
Circuit ProtectedAmps
21Washer15 A
22 Meter 7.5 A
23Hazard10 A
24 Stop/Horn 10 A
25Audio AMP*20 A
26 LAF 10 A
27Door Lock Main20 A
28 Headlight Main 20 A
29Small Light10 A
30 Main Fan Motor 30 A
31IGPS7.5 A
32 Right Headlight Low*310 A
Right Headlight Low (HID)*415 A
33Ignition Coil15 A
34 Left Headlight Low*310 A
Left Headlight High*410 A
35Door Lock7.5 A
36 Door Lock 10 A
37ABS FSR/VSA® FSR30 A
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* Not available on all models