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To lower the tailgate fully, release the
support brackets from the lugs as shown.
NOTICE
Make sure the tailgate is securely caught by the support brackets beforeclosing the tailgate.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is securely closed and locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.
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3. Push back the auxiliary catch to re- lease it from the hook. Then lift the
moon roof panel and pull it out. ÐInstalling1. Insert the flat hinges of the moon
roof panel into the cutouts on the
body. Then slowly lower it while
holding the roof with your hands.
Make sure both flat hinges are inserted
into the cutouts.2. Press in the retaining spring arms and insert them into the holes. Then
push the handle up with the palm of
your hand and lock the roof.
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WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT
(Xtra- cab models):
Raise the bottom cushion before instal-
ling the child restraint system.
If your child restraint system is too large,
you can use the folding table as an auxil-
iary support. For instructions about how to
stand the table, see ºCup holder (Xtra- cab
models)º in Chapter 1- 8.(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat is used in rear- facing
position only.CAUTION
Never put a rear- facing child restraint
system on the right front seat with
the passenger airbag manual on- off
switch in the ºONº position. In the
event of an accident, the force of the
rapid inflation of the passenger air-
bag can cause death or serious injury
to the child.
ÐInstallation with 3- point
type seat belt