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5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lap
belt webbing to tighten the belt.
6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seat
from side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat is
held securely in place. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5
through 6, or properly install the child seat in a different position.
Attaching safety seats with tether straps
Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap that
goes over the back of the vehicle seat and hooks to an anchoring point.
Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about
ordering a tether strap.
Children should be placed in the rear in an appropriate child
safety seat that is properly secured to the vehicle.
Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which
goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether
straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact
the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a
tether strap.
Tether strap anchors have been
provided in your vehicle. The left
side of the figure is the front of the
vehicle.
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Second row seats
1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.
2. Route the child safety seat tether
strap over the back of the seat.
3. Grasp the tether strap and
position it to the seat frame.
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6. Rotate the tether strap clip.
7. Refer to the instructions in this
section underInstalling child
safety seats in combination lap
and shoulder belt seating
positionsto secure the child safety
seat.
8. Tighten the child safety seat
tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Third row seats
The third row seat child tether anchors are located on the bottom back
side of the seat. Refer toSecond row seatslisted previously for
installation instructions.
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Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for
Children (LATCH) attachments
Some child safety seats are labeled as LATCH or LATCH-compatible child
seats. These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments
that connect to two anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle.
This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the
child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be
attached to the proper tether anchor point. For information on using
tether straps with the child safety seats, refer toAttaching safety seats
with tether strapsin this chapter.
LATCH anchors for child seat
installation have been provided in
your vehicle at the following
locations:
The anchors at the center of the
rear seat are further apart than the
sets of lower anchors for child seat
installation at other seating
positions. A child seat with rigid
LATCH attachments cannot be
installed at this seating position. A
LATCH compatible child seat (with
attachments on belt webbing) can
be used at this seating position only
if the child seat instructions state
that the child seat can be installed
to anchors that are 400 mm apart. Do not attach a child seat to any
lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor.
Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchors used for child
seat installation if an adjacent child seat is attached to that
anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two
child seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.
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The lower anchors for child seat
installation are located at the rear
section of the rear seat between the
cushion and seat back. Each lower
anchor for child seat installation is
located 2±3 inches below the locator
symbols.
Follow the child seat manufacturer's
instructions to properly install safety
seats with LATCH lower anchors
and LATCH-compatible attachments.
Attach the lower anchors for child seat installation or lower
anchors for child seat installation-compatible child seats only to
the appropriate locations shown.
If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten
the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the seat when the child
is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without raising the front
of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the front of the
vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Once you have
installed the lower anchors for child seat installation safety seat, assure
that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors for child seat
installation and tether anchors. Also, test the safety seat before you
place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the
seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a collision greatly increases.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
Corner
Lamps10A Front Exterior Lamps
Heated Seat 7.5A Heated Seats
I/P Illum 7.5A Interior Panel Illumination Lamps
Electron 10A Transaxle Control Module (TCM),
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) Module, Instrument Cluster, Rear
Wiper Motor Assembly
Tail Lamp 10A Rear Exterior Lamps
Air Bag 10A Airbag Diagnostic Monitor
Audio 10A Radio, Rear Radio Control, CD Changer
Eng Cont 10A
Powertrain Control Module, Oxygen Sensors
Room Lamp 15A Interior Lamps
Mirror 7.5A Smart Entry Control (SEC), Power Mirror
Switch
Stop Lamp 20A Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch, Trailer
Tow Control Unit
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
Fog Lamp 7.5A* Fog Lamps
FUEL PUMP15A* Fuel Pump Relay
INJ 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
Injectors
SEC 7.5A* Anti-Theft Relay, Smart Entry Control
(SEC)/Timer Module
RAD 7.5A* Radiator Fan Sensing
ECCS 10A* Data Link Connector (DLC) #1, PCM
Power Relay
Ð Ð Not Used
Ð Ð Not Used
ALT 10A* Generator
ABS 20A* ABS Control Module
Ð Ð Not Used
H/L RH 15A* Lighting Control Module
HORN 15A* Horn Relay
Ð Ð Not Used
H/L LH 15A* Lighting Control Module
Ð Ð Not Used
Ð Ð Not Used
ABS 40A** ABS Control Module
Ð Ð Not Used
PWR WND 30A** Power Window Relay, Smart Entry Control
(SEC)/Timer Module, Power Seats
RAD FAN
LO20A** Low Speed Fan Control Relay
Ð Ð Not Used
IGN SW 30A** Ignition Switch
Ð Ð Not Used
RAD FAN 75A** High Speed Fan Control Relay
FR BLW 65A** Front Blower Motor Relays
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Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver
from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
Cleaning the instrument cluster lens
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens.
Cleaning seats equipped with side air bags
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions that come with
the cleaner. Do not saturate the seat cover with upholstery cleaner.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the seat mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate
the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a
collision.
Woodtone trim
Wipe stains with a soft cloth and a multi-purpose cleaning solution.
Cleaning the overhead console
Clean with a damp cloth, then wipe dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the console. The dull
finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield
reflection.
Inside windows
Use Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (E4AZ-19C507±AA) for the inside
windows if they become fogged.
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