window HONDA CR-Z 2011 1.G Owners Manual

Contents
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument Panel P. 67
ControlsP. 97
FeaturesP. 135
DrivingP. 191
MaintenanceP. 237
Handling the UnexpectedP. 285
InformationP. 311
IndexP. 323
Child Safety P. 56 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 64 Safety Labels P. 65Opening and Closing the Hatch P. 104 Security System P. 105 Opening and Clos ing the Windows P. 107
Adjusting the Mirror P. 118 Adjusting the Seats P. 119
Climate Control System P. 131
Audio with Navigation System P. 151 Audio Error Messages P. 167 Audio Rem ote Controls P. 169
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
P. 173
When Driving P. 197 Braking P. 219 Parking Your Vehicle P. 223 Accessories and Modifications P. 235
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 245 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 258
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 269 12 Volt Battery P. 278 Remote Trans mitter Care P. 279
Cleaning P. 281
Engine Does Not Start P. 293 Jump Starting P. 294 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 296 Fuses P. 304 Emergency Towing P. 308 When You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 310
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 315 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) P. 316
Customer Service Information P. 320 Warranty Coverages P. 321

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Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
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❙ System Indicators
❙ Gauges
❙ Multi-Information Display
❙ Navigation System
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❙ Audio System
❙ Hazard Warning Button
❙ Climate Control System
❙ Rear Window Defogger
❙ Heated Mirror Button
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❙ Ignition Switch
❙ Steering Wheel Adjustment
❙ ( Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®
) System Off) Button
❙ SPORT Mode Button
❙ NORMAL Mode Button
❙ ECON Mode Button
Visual Index
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❙ Door Mirror Controls
❙ Driver’s Front Airbag❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag
❙ Parking Brake
❙ Glove Box
❙ Accessory Power Socket
❙ Hood Release Handle
❙ Interior Fuse Box
❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch
❙ Power Window Switches
❙ Shift Lever
A utomatic Transmission (CVT)
Manual Transmission
❙ Driver’s Door Lock Switch
❙ Center Pocket
❙ Auxiliary Input Jack
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❙ USB Adapter Cable
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Steering Wheel P.117
Reposition the steering wheel by pulling

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the steering wheel adjustment lever toward you.
Hatch
P.10 4.
With the doors unlocked, press the hatch

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release switch on the hatch to open it. Door Mirrors

P.11 8
With the ignition switch in ON

●II, move
the selector switch to L or R. Push the appropriate edge of the

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adjustment switch to adjust the mirror. Power Windows

P.107
With the ignition switch in ON

●II, open
and close the power windows. If the main switch is in the OFF position,

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the passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch.If the main switch is in the ON position,

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the passenger's window switch is disabled.
Adjustment Switch
Selector Switch
Window Switch
Main Switch
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Climate Control System P.13 1
Press the AUTO button to activate the automatic climate control system.

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Press the

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button to turn the system on or off.
Press the

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button to defrost the windshield.
On models with navigation system The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
Temperature Control Dial (Windshield
Defroster) Button
(Rear Window
Defogger/Heated Mirror *)
Button
MODE Control Button
(Fan Control) Button
(On/Off) Button (Recirculation)
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
AUTO Button Air lows from dashboard vents.
Air lows from loor and windshield defroster vents. Air lows from loor vents.
Air lows from loor and


dashboard vents.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance P. 2 3 7
Under the Hood P. 2 4 5
Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.

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Add when necessary. Check transmission fluid (CVT).

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Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.

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Check the 12 volt battery regularly.

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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.
Wiper Blades P. 2 6 6
Replace blades if they leave streaks

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across the windshield.
Lights
P. 2 5 8
Inspect all lights regularly.

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Tires
P. 2 6 9
Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

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Check tire pressure regularly.

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Install snow tires for winter driving.

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Airbags
Airbag System Components
The front, front side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction and severity of the impact. The airbag system includes:
Two 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.”
Two 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
A I R B A G .”
Two 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.”
An electronic control unit that
continually monitors and records
information about the sensors,
the airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and passenger
seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON
II. It also includes
emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Automatic seat belt tensioners. The
driver’s and passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect
whether or not they are fastened.
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat from
the front airbag. If the seat is too far
forward, the airbag will inflate with
less force.
Weight 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).
Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front or side
collision.
An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.
Sensors that can detect if a child
or small statured adult is in the
deployment path of the passenger’s
side airbag.
An indicator on the instrument panel
that alerts you to a possible problem
with your airbag system or seat belt
tensioners.
An indicator on the instrument panel
that alerts you that the passenger’s
side airbag has been turned off.
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Airbags Types of Airbags Front Airbags (SRS)
Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:Front airbags:

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Airbags in front of the driver’s and passenger’s seats.
Side airbags:

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Airbags in the driver’s and passenger’s seat-backs.
Side curtain airbags:

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Airbags in the ceiling along side the windows on both
sides of the vehicle.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS) The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or passenger. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary restraint system.
Housing Locations

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The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
Type of Airbags
The airbags can inlate whenever the ignition switch is in ON
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Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multi-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS).During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inlate at different rates, depending on the severity of the crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and other factors. Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes.
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Airbags Side Curtain Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and a passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact.Housing Locations

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The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the windows on the driver side and the passenger side.
Operation

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The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy in a moderate-to-severe side impact.
When Side Curtain Airbags Deploy in a Frontal Collision
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One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision.In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags are most effective when an occupant is wearing their seat belt properly and sitting upright, well back in their seat. Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Side Curtain Airbag StorageSide Curtain Airbag Storage
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Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers
Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt must be properly restrained in

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an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using the lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt. Never hold a small child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in

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the event of a collision.Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would

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likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very

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seriously injured in a crash.Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.

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Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when

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the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.
Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way. To remind you of the passenger's front airbag hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Safety Labels P. 6 5
WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death. Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
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