HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G Repair Manual

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Child Safety Safety of Infants and Small Children
Installing a Child Seat
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1. Move the passenger seat to the rearmost position.Place the child seat on the passenger seat.
2.
Route the seat belt through the child seat
3.
according to the seat maker’s instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle.
Insert 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.Let the seat belt wind up to remove the
5.
slack and then try to pull it out to make sure it is locked and does not come out.
If 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.
When doing this, place your weight
on the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.
Installing 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.
Adding Security with a Tether

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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.
Route the tether strap through the head
1.
restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
2.
anchor. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by
3.
the child seat manufacturer.
Installing a Child Seat with a Seat Belt
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 Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend using a tether whenever one is available.
Tether Anchorage Point
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
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Child Safety
Protecting Larger Children
Protecting 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 passenger’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.
Checking Seat Belt Fit

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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 in the seat, then answer the following questions.
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Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
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the edge of the seat?Does the shoulder belt cross between the
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child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
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possible, touching the child’s thighs?Will the child be able to stay seated like this
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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 a booster seat.
Protecting Larger Children
WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to ride 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 back as possible, and use a booster seat if needed. Have the child sit up and wear the seat belt properly.
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Booster Seats
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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.
Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks

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If you decide that a child can safely ride in this vehicle, be sure that:
You have read and fully understand the instructions and safety information in
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this manual. The passenger seat is as far back as possible.
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The child is sitting upright and well back in the seat.
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The seat belt is properly positioned.
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Monitoring a Child Passenger
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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 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/territories require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60 lbs/27 kg). Be sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you intend to drive.
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Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas The exhaust gas from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior.Have the Exhaust System Inspected for Leaks Whenever
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The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
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The exhaust system may have been damaged.
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The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
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When you operate a vehicle with the hatch open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the hatch open, open both windows and set the climate control system as shown below. Select the fresh air mode.
1.
Select the
2.
mode.
Set the fan speed to high.
3.
Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
4. Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly ill up with carbon monoxide gas.Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.
Sun VisorCargo Area
Doorjambs
U.S. models
U.S. models
U.S. models
Canadian models
Canadian modelsSeparatorU.S. models Canadian models
Canadian models
Radiator Cap
DashboardU.S. models only
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used during driving.
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Indicators
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Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages .............................. 78
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges .................................................... 81
Multi-Information Display ......................... 83
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
U.S.
Canada Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator Comes on briefly when you turn

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the ignition switch to ON
II, then
goes off (comes on when the parking brake is applied).Comes on when the brake fluid

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level is low.Comes on if there is a problem

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with the brake system.The beeper sounds and the

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indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake not fully released. Comes on while driving

• - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check
the brake fluid level.
What to Do When It Comes On While Driving P.302
Comes on along with the ABS

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indicator - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P.302
U.S. Canada
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts. Comes on when the engine oil

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pressure is low. Comes on during driving

• -
Immediately stop in a safe place. If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On P.299
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Indicators
IndicatorName On/Blinking Explanation Message
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off either when the engine starts or after several seconds if the engine is not started. If “readiness codes” have not been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.Comes on if there is a problem

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with the emissions control system.Blinks when a misfire in the

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engine’s cylinders is detected. Readiness codes are part of the on

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board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
Readiness Codes P.317
Comes on during driving

• - Have
the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.Blinks during driving

• - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinking P.301
12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes on when you turn the

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ignition switch to ON
II, and goes
off when the engine starts.
Comes on when the 12 volt battery

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is not charging. Comes on during driving

• - Turn off
the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.
If the 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On P.300
Transmission Indicator(Shift Position Indicator) * Comes on for a few seconds when

•
you turn the ignition switch to ON
II, then goes off.
Blinks if the transmission system

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has a problem. Blinks during driving

• - Avoid
sudden starts and acceleration and have the vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
* Not available on all models
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