locked at a passenger seating position. Lift
the seat cushion release lever and lower the
cushion until locked.
The seat cushion cannot be lowered in a
storage position. This prevents a pas-
senger from using a seat or seat belt that
is out of a seating position.
The seating system allows great flexibility.
Proper usage is important to your safety.
WARNING
cDo not slide the seat while the ve-
hicle is moving.
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to be sure it is securely locked.
c
After sliding the seat, check that both
sides of the seat are locked securely
by attempting to move each side of
the seat forward and backward. This
must be done before thevehicle is put
into motion in order to prevent unin-tended movement of the seat and
potential passenger injuries.
cDo not attempt to use the seats
placed into a storage position for
passengers because in this position
the seat belts will not protect the
occupants. Be sure to use the proper
seat belts for each seat location.
Improper seat belt usage will in-
crease the risk of severe injury in an
accident.
c
When the vehicle is being used to
carry cargo, be sure contents are se-
cure so that during a sudden stop or
collision, they do not become
projectiles.
cBe careful not to damage the seat
belt. Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on a seat that is in a
storage position. It is not designed
for passengers. They could be in-
jured in sudden braking or a collision.
cTo prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during braking,
do not stack anything in the cargo
area higher than the seatbacks.
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3. Position the lap belt portionlow on the
hipsas shown.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack.
The front seat passenger side seat belt and
rear 3-point seat belts have a cinching
mechanism for child seat installation. It is
referred to as the automatic locking mode.
When the automatic locking mode is acti-
vated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn
again until the seat belt tongue is detached
from the buckle and fully retracted. Refer to
``Child Restraints for Infants and SmallChildren'' later in this section for more infor-
mation.
WARNING
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child seat installation.
During normal seat belt use by a pas-
senger, the locking mode should not be
activated. If it is activated it may cause
uncomfortable seat belt tension.
Unfastening the belts
To unfasten the belt, press the button on the
buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.
Shoulder belt height adjustment
The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best for you. (See
``Precautions on Seat Belt Usage''.) To ad-
just, press the release button and move it to
the desired position so the belt passes over
the center of the shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not
falling off of your shoulder.
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WARNING
After adjustment, release the button
and check that it does not move up and
down to make sure the shoulder belt
anchor is securely fixed in position.
3-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT WITH
RETRACTOR FOR SECOND
ROW BUCKET SEATS
WARNING
cEvery person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should wear a seat belt
at all times.cThe seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort
when the vehicle is moving. Seat
belts are most effective when the
passenger sits well back and
straight up in the seat. If the seat is
reclined, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and being injured is in-
creased.
Fastening the belts
1. Adjust the seat.
2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retrac-
tor and insert the tongue into the buckle
until it snaps.
The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the belt to move,
and allows you some freedom of move-
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Ignition switch .............................................. 4-4
Increasing fuel economy............................ 4-11
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes)
Inertia fuel shut-off switch.......................... 5-10
Inside mirror ............................................... 2-76
Installing the license plate ......................... 9-11
Instrument brightness control .................... 1-16
Interior lights .............................................. 1-23
J
Jump starting ...................................... 5-7, 7-11
K
Key ............................................................... 2-2
Keyless entry (See multi-remote control system)
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-11
Emission control information label........ 9-10
Engine serial number ............................. 9-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................ 9-10
Vehicle identification number plate ........ 9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 2-45
License plate
Installing the license plate .................... 9-11Light
Air bag warning light............................. 2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 1-6
Bulb replacement.................................. 7-20
Cornering light ...................................... 1-16
Headlight control switch ....................... 1-12
Headlights ............................................. 7-19
Interior lights ......................................... 1-23
Light bulbs ............................................ 7-19
Luggage compartment lights ................ 1-23
Spotlights .............................................. 1-15
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 1-6
Lock
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 2-4
Door locks............................................... 2-2
Fuel filler lid and cap ............................ 2-15
Power door lock...................................... 2-5
Rear door lock ...................................... 2-11
Luggage compartment lights ..................... 1-23
Luggage rack ............................................. 2-14
M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 7-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 8-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 8-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 2-57
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 8-4
Manual front seat adjustment .................... 2-26Manual rear windows................................. 1-21
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 2-76
Outside mirror control ........................... 2-75
Outside mirrors ..................................... 2-76
Vanity mirror ......................................... 2-76
Multi-remote control system ........................ 2-7
O
Odometer ..................................................... 1-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine oil................................ 7-6
Changing engine oil filter........................ 7-7
Checking engine oil level ....................... 7-5
Engine oil ................................................ 7-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation... 9-4
Outside mirror control ................................ 2-75
Outside mirrors .......................................... 2-76
Overdrive switch .......................................... 4-7
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 5-9
Owner's manual order form ....................... 9-20
P
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 7-16
Parking brake operation ......................... 4-8
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 4-12
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Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 8-5
Personal reading light ................................ 1-23
Power
Power antenna ..................................... 3-21
Power door lock...................................... 2-5
Power rear windows ............................. 1-21
Power steering fluid ........................ 7-9, 9-2
Power support front seat ...................... 2-27
Power window ...................................... 1-19
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 7-2
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 2-47
Precautions when driving ..................... 4-13
Precautions when starting and driving ... 4-2
Q
Quick reference (See gas station information)
R
Radio.......................................................... 3-15
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 3-15
CB radio or car phone .......................... 3-26
Rear door lock ........................................... 2-11
Rear power point ....................................... 1-18
Rear seat heater and air conditioner......... 3-14
Rear window defogger switch ................... 1-12
Rear window wiper and washer switches . 1-11
Refrigerant recommendation ....................... 9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. 9-9Remote keyless entry (See multi-remote control
system)
Reporting safety defects (USA) ................. 9-19
S
Safety
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 2-4
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............ 9-19
Seats
Five passenger seating ........................ 2-18
Five passenger seating with cargo
room...................................................... 2-18
Flexible seating..................................... 2-33
Integrated child safety seats ................ 2-68
Manual front seat adjustment ............... 2-26
Power support front seat ...................... 2-27
Seat positions ....................................... 2-21
Second row bench seat........................ 2-21
Second row bucket seats ..................... 2-24
Seven passenger seating ................... 2-17
Sliding three-passenger seat .............. 2-39
Three-passenger bench seat in fully
forward position ................................... 2-19
Three passenger bench seat in storage
position ................................................ 2-17
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 2-47
Seat belt extenders .............................. 2-57
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 2-57
Seat belts.............................................. 2-47
2-point type without retractor................ 2-563-point type with retractor..................... 2-49
Seat positions ............................................ 2-21
Seating arrangements ............................... 2-15
Seats/floor mats ......................................... 2-15
Self-adjusting brakes ................................. 7-16
Service manual order form ........................ 9-20
Seven passenger seating .......................... 2-17
Shifting ......................................................... 4-6
Sliding three-passenger seat ..................... 2-39
Spark plug replacement............................. 7-12
Speedometer ............................................... 1-4
Spotlights ................................................... 1-15
SRS warning label ..................................... 2-45
Starting
Before starting the engine ...................... 4-5
Jump starting................................. 5-7, 7-11
Precautions when starting and driving ... 4-2
Starting the engine ................................. 4-8
Steering
Power steering fluid ................................ 7-9
Tilting steering wheel............................ 2-74
Storage
Coin tray ............................................... 1-18
Compact disc storage........................... 1-19
Underseat storage tray ......................... 2-30
Sunroof ...................................................... 1-20
Sun shade.................................................. 1-21
Supplemental restraint system
(air bag) ..................................................... 2-42
Switch
Autolamp switch ................................... 1-13
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 1-16
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