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Using Power Seats (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has power front seats, you can adjust your seat
in several directions. The driver's seat can be adjusted in six
directions and the passenger's seat can be adjusted in four
directions. The power slide switch moves the seat forward and
rearward. The power seat height adjustment switch raises or
lowers the seat. The power recline switch tilts the seat toward
the front or toward the back. The controls are located on the
side of the seat closest to the door. The seat can be adjusted
even without the key in the ignition.
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Six-way power seat controls location
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled
and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will
switch to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking
mode. See the detailed instructions underSafety Seats
for Childrenin this chapter.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
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Driver and right front passenger
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You can adjust the shoulder belt height to one of five (5)
positions.
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To adjust the belt down, pinch the release button and slide the
adjuster down. To adjust the belt up, pinch the release button
and slide the adjuster up.
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Make sure the adjuster is firmly in one of the five positions. The
belt should be adjusted up or down until the belt rests across
the middle of your shoulder.
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The shoulder belt height adjuster
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Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt
rests across the middle of your shoulder. Be sure the
shoulder belt is properly positioned on your shoulder
each time you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off
your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is a
greater risk of severe injury in a collision.
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Lap Belt Without a Retractor (for the three-passenger
bench seat)
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The center seat of the three-passenger bench seat has a lap belt
without a retractor. To make the belt longer, tip the tongue at a
right angle to the belt and pull the belt over your lap until the
tongue reaches the buckle.
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To fasten the belt, pull the belt across your hips and insert the
tongue into the correct buckle on your seat until you hear a
snap and feel it lock. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened.
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Pull the loose end of the webbing and adjust the belt so that it
fits snugly and as low as possible around the hips:
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If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and repeat the
procedure above.
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If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose end of the
webbing.
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To store the belt:
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Fasten the center tongue and buckle when not in use. This will
prevent the belt from falling between the seat and the seatback.
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Built-In Child Seats (If equipped)
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The optional second row bench seat includes two built-in child
seats. These child restraints are to be used only by children
who:
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are at least one year old
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AND
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weigh between 10 and 27 kilograms (22 and 60 pounds)
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AND
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whose shoulders are below the shoulder harness slots
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Children not meeting these requirements should be restrained in
an approved aftermarket child safety seat. Follow the specific
manufacturer's instructions for weight and height restrictions.
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Children must be properly buckled before riding in the vehicle.
It is the law in every state and province. These child seats
conform to all Federal/Canadian motor vehicle safety standards.
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Driving
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Modifications to the suspension spring rates and/or
vehicle ride height may adversely affect vehicle stopping
ability.
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Stopping Distances
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Stopping distances vary with different loads and driving
conditions. Use caution when you drive under new conditions
and acquaint yourself with your vehicle's performance.
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Applying the Brakes
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Apply the brake pedal evenly. Use the ªsqueezeº technique.
Push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force. This
allows the wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing
down, which lets you steer properly. In the event of a sudden
stop with ABS equipped vehicles, do not pump the brakes.
Pumping the brakes during an anti-lock stop will diminish
braking effectiveness.
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Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. This
will increase your vehicle's stopping distance and may also
cause brake damage.
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If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a
lower gear. Do not apply your brakes continuously, as
they may overheat and become less effective.
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Using the Parking Brake
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The parking brake pedal is suspended just below the bottom of
the instrument panel to the left of the brake pedal. To set the
parking brake, press the brake pedal with your right foot and
hold it while you push the parking brake pedal down firmly
with your left foot.
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