2014 HONDA CR-Z child restraint

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. The airbag
system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .
cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airb ag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON
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eAutomatic seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.
fA driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.
gWeight sensors in the passenger's seat.
The passenger's airbag will be turned off
if the weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg)
or less (the weight of an infant or small
child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side
collision.
iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the passenger's front airbag has
been turned off.
jSensors that can detect if a child or small
statured adult is in the deployment path
of the passenger's side airbag.
kAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possibl e problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
lAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you that the passenger's side
airbag has been turned off.

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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
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.1 Installing 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 Tether1 Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt in stallation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
Tether
Anchorage
Point
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor

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Index
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat................................ 58
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 68
Seat Heaters ............................................. 135
Security System
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 90
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 57
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 145
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................................. 19
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 185
Operation ................................................. 19
Operation (Automatic Transmission)........ 186
Operation (Manual Transmission) ............ 190
Releasing ................................................ 293
Won’t Move ........................................... 293
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 186
Shifting Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 185
Manual Transmission .............................. 190
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
Snow Tires ................................................ 263
Spare Tire ......................................... 275, 311 Spark Plugs
................................................ 310
Specifications ............................................ 310
Specified Fuel .................................... 218, 310
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SPORT Mode ....................................... 76, 199
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 39
Starting the Engine .................................. 180
Does Not Start ......................................... 290
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 111
Jump Starting .......................................... 291
Steering Wheel ......................................... 119
Adjusting ................................................. 119
Stopping .................................................... 214
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 111
System Message Indicator .......................... 72
T
Tachometer................................................. 81
Tailgate Release Button ........................................ 106
Tailgate Release Button ........................... 106
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Temperature Sensor ................................. 138
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire ............ 281
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 207
Indicator............................................ 71, 300
Tires ........................................................... 255
Air Pressure ..................................... 256, 311
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 255
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 275, 311
Inspection ............................................... 255
Labeling .................................................. 256
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 275
Regulations ............................................. 258
Rotation .................................................. 262
Tire Chains .............................................. 263
Wear Indicators ....................................... 260
Winter..................................................... 263
Tools .......................................................... 274
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 179
Towing Hook ............................................ 306
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 179
Emergency .............................................. 305
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 207
Indicator............................................ 71, 300
Transmission Automatic (CVT)...................................... 185
Fluid ................................................ 240, 241
Manual ................................................... 190
Number................................................... 312
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 186
Trip Meter ................................................... 84