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, the Eco Guide screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate , the Eco Guide screen starts without any leaves on the plants. Leaves accumulate
P.85
P.85Lifetime Points Lifetime Points
Real Time Score (represents your current trip) Real Time Score (represents your current trip) ● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON ● Each time you turn the ignition switch to ON
or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip. or diminish based on your driving style during the current trip.
First Stage First Stage
Second Stage Second Stage
Third Stage Third Stage
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P.86Slow, steady acceleration/ Slow, steady acceleration/ Maximizes fuel economy Maximizes fuel economy
Moderate acceleration Moderate acceleration
Aggressive/Inconsistent Aggressive/Inconsistent acceleration acceleration
Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar Eco Guide Feedback with Eco Drive Bar ● Keep the bar from extending ● Keep the bar from extending too much to the left or right too much to the left or right side. The shorter the bar is side. The shorter the bar is while driving, the higher the while driving, the higher the fuel economy becomes. fuel economy becomes.
The bar extends The bar extends to the right when to the right when you press the you press the accelerator pedal. accelerator pedal.
The bar extends The bar extends to the left when to the left when you press the you press the brake pedal. brake pedal.
Slow deceleration/ Slow deceleration/ Maximizes fuel economy Maximizes fuel economy
Moderate deceleration Moderate deceleration
Aggressive deceleration Aggressive deceleration
*Not available on all models
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The Honda IMA System
The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine. The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on current operating conditions.
Tips to Improve Fuel Economy To help your vehicle’s fuel economy: ● Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking ● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display. It reflects your driving style.
P.8,86
Start-up/Low speed cruise/ Aggressive acceleration ● The electric motor assists the engine.
Vehicle Speed
Time
IMA System
Electric Motor Assist
IMA
Battery
Engine ON
Fuel
Slow acceleration/ High speed cruise ● Only the engine powers
the vehicle.
Deceleration ● The IMA system charges
the IMA battery.
IMA System
Electric Motor OFF
IMA
Battery
Engine ON
Fuel
IMA System
Charging
Engine OFF
IMA
Battery
Fuel
Stop ● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.
IMA System
Electric Motor OFF
IMA
Battery
Engine OFF
Fuel
Eco Drive Bar Display
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2011 CR-Z Auto Idle Stop Function To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the AUTO STOP indicator blinks.
P.76
At
Automatic transmission (CVT)
Manual transmission
Engine status
Depress the brake pedal. The vehicle speed goes below 6 mph (10 km/h).
1. Depress the brake pedal.
The vehicle speed goes below 19 mph (30 km/h). 2. Fully depress the clutch
pedal.
Continue to depress the brake pedal.
Release the brake pedal.
• Continue to
depress the brake pedal.
• Move the shift
lever to
• Release the clutch
pedal.
1. Fully depress the
clutch pedal again.
2. Move the shift
lever to . 3. Depress the
accelerator pedal to resume driving.
Turning off
Off
Restarting
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2011 CR-Z To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition Drive your vehicle at least once a month for more than 30 minutes. Parking your vehicle for an extended period can cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life. Safety Precautions Do not cover the air intake.
Do not touch the Honda IMA System A high voltage current runs through Honda IMA System. Consult your authorized dealer when maintenance or repair is needed.
Do not spill any liquids on or around the IMA battery, as they can damage the IMA battery. If you accidentally spill liquids on or around the battery, ensure that the spill is completely wiped up as soon as possible. The IMA system indicator may come on.
If a crash occurs ●
Be careful of electric shock hazard.
IMA Battery IMA Power Cable
If a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrical shock. Do
not touch the IMA system components or its wiring (orange).
●
Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.
The battery fluid may leak as a result of a crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with
the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touched it, flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.
●
Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water can be
dangerous.
When the vehicle is disposed ●
The IMA battery is a Nickel hydride battery. Honda collects and recycles used IMA batteries – consult with your dealer for proper battery disposal in the event your vehicle is not repairable.
Air Intake
If the air intake is obstructed during vehicle operation, the IMA battery can become too hot. To protect the battery, the system may start limiting IMA battery output power and cause the IMA system and 12 volt battery charging system indicators to come on.
IMA System Indicator
P.73
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
P.69
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2011 CR-Z Safe Driving
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Airbags ●
P.41
Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your passenger during a moderate to severe collision.
Child Safety ●
P.56
Your vehicle is not recommended for child passengers. disregard our recommendations and transport a child passenger, the child should be properly restrained. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the passenger's seat.
If you decide to
Exhaust Gas Hazard ●
P.64
Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Seat Belts ●
P.34
Fasten your seat belt and sit with a correct driving posture. Check that your passenger is wearing their seat belt correctly.
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Before Driving Checklist ●
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Fasten your lap belt as low as possible.
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2011 CR-Z Instrument Panel Gauges P.81 Lights Reminders
P.67
Multi-Information Display
P.83
System Indicators
P.68
CHRG/ASST Indicators IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
Ambient Meter Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Fog Light Indicator*
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator VSA® OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
System Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
U.S. models only Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Door/Hatch Open
Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
System Message
Indicator
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator*
Security Alarm System Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift Up/Down Indicator*
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Multi-Information Display
System Indicators
System Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
SPORT Mode Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
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2011 CR-Z Controls
P.97
Turn Signals
P.110
Lights
P.110
Turn Signal Control Lever
Light Control Switches
Right
Left
High Beam
Low Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
P.113
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Low speed : High speed
Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.
MIST OFF INT LO HI
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*Not available on all models
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2011 CR-Z Steering Wheel ●
Reposition the steering wheel by pulling the steering wheel adjustment lever toward you.
P.117
Door Mirrors ●
P.118
With the ignition switch in ON the selector switch to L or R. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.●
II , move
Selector Switch
P.107
II , openPower Windows ●
With the ignition switch in ON and close the power windows. If the main switch is in the OFF position, the passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch. If the main switch is in the ON position, the passenger's window switch is disabled.
●
●
Main Switch
Hatch
P.104.
Adjustment Switch
Window Switch
●
With the doors unlocked, press the hatch release switch on the hatch to open it.
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2011 CR-Z
Climate Control System ● ● ●
Press the AUTO button to activate the automatic climate control system. Press the Press the
button to turn the system on or off.
button to defrost the windshield.
P.131
On models with navigation system The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
MODE Control Button
Air flows from floor and windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard vents.
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
AUTO Button
Temperature Control Dial
(Windshield
Defroster) Button
(Rear Window Defogger/Heated Mirror*) Button
(Recirculation)
Button
(On/Off) Button
(Fan Control) Button
*Not available on all models
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Features
P.135
On models without navigation system
P.141
Clock Models without navigation system
P.98
Press the FM/AM button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins flashing.
(Hour) or
Press the
button to set the time. Press the (Reset) button to set the time to the nearest hour.
(Minute)
Disc Slot
Button
Press the FM/AM button again to set the time.
(Disc Eject)
Button
Models with navigation system The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.
(Power) Button
VOL/SELECT (Volume/Select) Knob SEEK Button
Auxiliary Input Jack
Audio Display
FM/AM Button
CD Button
AUX Button
Preset Buttons
TITLE Button
RDM/A.SEL (Random/Auto Select) Button
RPT (Repeat) Button
SCAN Button
(Sound) Button
SEEK Button Button
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2011 CR-Z On models with navigation system For navigation system operation
P.151
FM1 Icon
FM2 Icon
AM Icon
VOL/PWR (Volume/Power) Knob
OPEN Button AM/FM Button CD/AUX Button AUDIO Button SCAN Button
AUTO SEL (Auto Select) Icon Sound Icon Background Icon
●
Audio Remote Controls
P.169
MODE Button
CH Button
VOL Button
●
VOL (volume) Button Press down.
to adjust the volume up/
TUNE Bar
Preset Buttons
PC Card Slot
Disc Slot
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MODE Button Press and release to change the audio mode: FM1/FM2/AM/DISC/PC Card/AUX.
●
CH (channel) Button Radio: Press and release to change the
preset station. Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station.
Disc/PC Card/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song. Press and hold to change a folder.
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2011 CR-Z P.191
Driving Manual Transmission P.207
Automatic Transmission (CVT)● Shift to and depress the brake pedal when
P.202
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without removing
P.204
your hands from the steering wheel.
Indicator
Release Button
Shift Lever
Shift Indicator
Shift Down (–) Paddle Shifter
Shift Up (+) Paddle Shifter
SPORT Mode ● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode
from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the selected speed number are displayed in the shift indicator.
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode ● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes
the mode from automatic transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode. The selected speed number is displayed in the shift indicator.
starting the engine.
● Shifting Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked. Reverse
Neutral Transmission is not locked.
Drive Normal driving. 7-speed mode can be used. L mode is available.
Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of P .
Move the shift lever without pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move the shift lever.
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L (Low) Mode ● Use Low to get more power when climbing
P.206
steep hills.
● Pull the + and - paddle shifters at the
same time until the shift indicator display changes to "L".
Ignition Switch
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2011 CR-Z VSA® Off Button ●
P.215
®) system The vehicle stability assist (VSA helps stabilize the vehicle during sharp cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.VSA ●
® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine. To turn VSA
●
® on or off, press and hold the
button until you hear a beep.
P.211
Cruise Control ●
●
Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press the DECEL/SET button when the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) U.S. models only ● ●
TPMS monitors tire pressure. TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
P.216
Refueling Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87
P.231
or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)
Press and release the center of the rear edge of the fuel fill door. You hear a click. The door pops open slightly.
Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.
Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
After refueling, screw the cap back on until it clicks at least once.
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2011 CR-Z Maintenance Under the Hood ●
P.245
P.237
Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid. Add when necessary. Check transmission fluid (CVT). Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. Check the 12 volt battery regularly.
● ● ●
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
Locate the hood latch handle, pull the handle up, and lift up the hood.
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place.
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Wiper Blades ●
Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield.
P.266
P.269
Tires ● ● ●
Inspect tires and wheels regularly. Check tire pressure regularly. Install snow tires for winter driving.
Lights ●
P.258
Inspect all lights regularly.
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2011 CR-Z Handling the Unexpected
P.285
Flat Tire ●
P.287
Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire located under the cargo area.
Engine Won't Start ●
P.293
If the 12 volt battery is dead, jump start it using a booster battery.Overheating ●
P.297
Park in a safe location. If there is no steam coming out, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.
Indicators Come On ●
Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual.
P.299
Blown Fuse ●
P.304
Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.
Emergency Towing ●
P.308
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What to Do If
The ignition switch does not turn from 0 to I . Why?
The steering wheel may be locked.
• • Try to turn the steering wheel left and
right while turning the ignition key.
The ignition switch does not turn from I to 0 and I cannot remove the key. Why?
The shift lever should be moved to P on the automatic transmission (CVT) model.
Why does the brake pedal pulsate slightly when applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never pump the brake pedal.
Why do the doors lock after I unlocked the doors using a remote transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors relock automatically.
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2011 CR-Z Why does the beeper sound when I open the driver’s door?
The beeper sounds when: • • •
The key is left in the ignition switch. The exterior lights are left on. The auto idle stop is in operation.
Why does the beeper sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when: • •
The driver and/or passenger are not wearing their seat belts. The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why does a screeching sound occur when I apply the brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
symbol. This information is intended to
Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate/
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2011 CR-Z A Few Words About Safety
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.
● ●
● ● ●
- on the vehicle.
- preceded by a safety alert symbol
Safety Labels Safety Messages and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
- such as Important Safety Precautions.
Safety Headings Safety Section Instructions
- such as Safe Driving.
- how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please read it carefully.
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2011 CR-Z Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving ........................................ 30
Important Safety Precautions .................... 30
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features .................. 32Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts .............................. 34
Fastening a Seat Belt ................................ 37
Seat Belt Inspection .................................. 40Airbags
Airbag System Components ..................... 41
Types of Airbags ....................................... 44
Front Airbags (SRS) ................................... 44
Side Airbags ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags ................................. 51
Airbag System Indicators .......................... 52
Airbag Care .............................................. 55Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ...................... 56
Safety of Infants and Small Children ......... 58
Protecting Larger Children ........................ 62Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................. 64
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2011 CR-Z For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.
Don’t Drink and Drive
Important Safety Precautions ■ Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
Pay Appropriate Attention to the Task of Driving Safely
■ Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.
Control Your Speed
■ Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
■ Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tires’ pressure and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
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Important Safety Precautions Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use of cell phones (other than hands-free devices) by the driver while driving.
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2011 CR-Z For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this vehicle. If an older child must ride in this vehicle, follow all child safety instructions and warnings in this manual.
Child Safety P.56
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
■ A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.
Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child Passengers
■ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you do not carry any child who is not large enough and mature enough to ride in front.
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
■ While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.
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2011 CR-Z For Safe Driving
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to help protect you and your passenger during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column, and tensioners that tighten the seat belts in a crash.
However, you and your passenger cannot take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct position and always wear your seat belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly.
The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and your passenger.
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2011 CR-Z For Safe Driving
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safety Checklist If the door/hatch open indicator is on, a door and/ or the hatch is not completely closed. Close both doors and the hatch tightly until the indicator goes off.
Door/Hatch Open Indicator P.72
Safety Checklist
■ For the safety of you and your passenger, make a habit of checking these items each time before you drive.
●
After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure both doors and the hatch are closed and locked. Locking the doors and the hatch helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the hatch.
Locking/Unlocking Doors from Inside P.102
●
Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the seats are adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.
Adjusting the Seats P.119
●
Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any passenger is properly belted as well.
Fastening the Seat Belts P.37
●
If you choose to ignore our warnings and carry a child in this vehicle, make every effort to protect them by properly using a seat belt or a child seat according to the child’s age, height, and weight.
Child Safety P.56
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2011 CR-Z Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against a passenger, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
frontal impacts side impacts rear impacts rollovers
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
■ Both seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body. The passenger’s seat belt has a lockable retractor that must be properly activated when using a forward-facing child seat, should you choose to disregard our recommendations and install one.
Installing a Child Seat using the Lockable Retractor Seat Belt P.60
About Your Seat Belts
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury.
Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts.
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2011 CR-Z Proper Use of Seat Belts
■ Follow these guidelines for proper use: ●
All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position for the duration of the trip. Slouching or leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
●
Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
●
Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.
●
Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
■
Seat Belt Reminder
Your vehicle monitors seat belt use. If the ignition switch is turned to ON II before the driver’s seat belt is fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver does not fasten the belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will remain on.
The beeper will also periodically sound and the indicator will blink while driving until the driver’s and passenger’s seat belts are fastened.
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts If your passenger moves around and extends the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. Then refasten the belt.
Seat Belt Reminder The indicator will also come on if a passenger does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON is sitting in the passenger's seat, or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator will not come on. This is because the weight sensor in the seat cannot detect their presence.
. When no one
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2011 CR-Z Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
■ The driver’s and passenger’s seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.
The tensioners automatically tighten the seat belts during a moderate to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inflate the front airbags.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The seat belt tensioners can only operate once. If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not offer protection in a subsequent crash.
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2011 CR-Z Fastening a Seat Belt After adjusting your seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well back in the seat:
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Pull out slowly.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
Correct Seated Posture
Seat Belts
Fastening a Seat Belt
Fastening a Seat Belt No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or retractor mechanism.
