2014 HONDA CR-Z belt

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
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 your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2Seat Belt Reminder P. 33
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 your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
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 your vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator
on, your vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 212
Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.●Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by
a dealer.
Door/Hatch
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w,
then goes off.
●Comes on if the hatch or either
door is not completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if the hatch or
either door is opened while
driving.
●Goes off when both doors and the hatch
are closed.

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uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
Controls
Adjust the driver's seat -back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The passenger should also adjust their seat-
back to a comfortable, upright position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant's chest reduces the protective capa bility of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the gr eater the risk of injury.
■Adjusting the Seat-Backs1Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.
Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag
operation.
If you cannot get far e nough away from the steering
wheel and still reach th e controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
3WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

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uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
Controls
To install the head restraint:
1.Put the legs back in place, then slightly
lower it.
u Do not push it down fully until it locks in
place.
2. Insert the strap onto the band, then hook it
to the magnet on the outside edge of the
seat-back.
3. Push the head restraint down until it locks.
Make sure the head restraint locks in place
when you reinstall it.
After all occupants have adjusted their seats, and put on their seat belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet
on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns si deways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the seat can be seriously or fatally
injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.
Magnet
■Maintain a Proper Sitting Position1 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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Controls
The driver’s and passenger’s seats have active
head restraints. In a rear impact, an occupant
properly secured by a seat belt will be pushed
against the seat-back an d the head restraint
will move forward. This reduces the distance
between the restraint and the occupant’s
head, which helps reduce the likelihood of
whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper
spine.
■Active Head Restraints1 Active Head Restraints
In order for the active head restraints to operate
properly:
•Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
•Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
•Install each restraint in its proper location.
After collision, the activated restraint should return to
its normal position. If the restraint does not return to
its normal position, or in the event of a severe
collision, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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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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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Rear trays to store small items are located on
the rear cargo console.
To access the rear ca rgo console, open the
door, slide the seat by pulling up on the bar,
then pull up on the seat-back adjustment
lever.
Pulling up on the release lever on the side of
the seat-back tilts the seat-back forward.
■Rear Cargo Console1 Rear Cargo Console
Make sure all items on the rear trays are secured.
They could be thrown around and cause injury during
a crash.
To return the separator upright, push it backwards
until it locks.
3WARNING
This vehicle is not equi pped with rear seats
or seatbelts.
Sitting in this area may result in injury or
death, and may violate state laws.
Only the driver and one front seat
passenger may be safely seated in this
vehicle.
Trays
Seat-back
Adjustment
Lever
Bar
Release Lever
Driver side

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats cannot
roll under the seats.
u They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
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