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See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs. 11 13
Make all adjustments bef ore you
start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the bar under
the seat cushion’s f ront edge. Then
trytomovetheseattomakesureit
is locked in position.To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up on the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Seats
FrontSeatAdjustments
Inst rument s and Cont rols74
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 14
U.S.: LX,EX Canada: DX-G, LX, Si
The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers f rom whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
ef f ective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant’s head rests
against the center of the restraint.
The head restraints in the f ront and
rear outboard seating positions
adjust f or height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
sideways and push the restraint
down.
To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of
the seat bottom. Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in the f ront seats and the
outboard seating positions in therear.
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints
75
FRONT
RELEASE BUTTON
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When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt f rom
the guide.
The left and right halves can be
f olded separately f rom inside the
vehicle or inside the trunk. To f old
down the seat-back f rom inside the
vehicle, insert the master key in the
lock on the rear shelf . To f old down
the driver’s side, turn the key
clockwise, pull down the top of the
seat-back, then release the key. To
f old down the passenger’s side, turn
the key counter clockwise and
perf orm the same procedure.
The lid of the console compartment
canbeusedasanarmrest.
Make sure the passenger’s hands or
fingersareawayfromthearmrest
bef ore pushing it down.
It is optional on other models.
Standard on LX and EX models in the
U.S., and DX-G, LX and Si models in
Canada
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Armrest Folding Rear Seat
76
MASTER KEY GUIDE
CENTER SHOULDER BELT
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To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release under the
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down, then let go of the release.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back whenever it is in the upright
position.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See on page
.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page . 119
46
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
77
Pull
Pull
RELEASE
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To determine the correct cargo and
luggage load limit:
Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 850 lbs
(395 kg)’’ on your vehicle’s placard
(on the driver’s doorjamb).
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in the vehicle.
(Five is seating capacity of your
vehicle.)
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
850 lbs (395 kg).
The resulting f igure equals the
available load capacity. Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
For example, if there will be f our 150
lbs (70 kg) occupants in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 250 lbs (115
kg).
4 150 lbs (70 kg) = 600 lbs (280
kg)
850 lbs (395 kg) 600 lbs (280 kg) =
250 lbs (115 kg)
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (395 kg). This f igure
includes total weight of all occupants,
cargo, and accessories.
Determine the combined weight
of accessories, luggage, and cargo
beingloadedinthevehicle.The
weight may not saf ely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4.Do not put any items on top of the
trunk panel. They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
1. 2.3. 4. 5.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
120
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in thismanual.
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Capacities Chart . 196
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46
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Carrying Cargo . 119
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 104
...................................
Operation . 102
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.....................................
CD Changer . 98
.........................................
CD Player . 97
....................................
Ceiling Light . 83
........................
Certif ication Label . 194
............................................
Chains . 166
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 171
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 145
......................................
When to . 139
...
Charging System Indicator . 55, 182
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 124
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 29
Child Seats
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 37
...........................
Lower Anchors . 37
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 70 .........................
Clock, Setting the . 106
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 151
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 202
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 125
..............................
Compact Spare . 170
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 208
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 49
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 147
....................................
Checking . 115
.........................
Proper Solution . 147
...................
Temperature Gauge . 60
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 202
............
Cruise Control Operation . 107
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 208
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 50
................
Daytime Running Lights . 63
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 210
..........................
Def og and Def rost . 91
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 65
................
Def rosting the Windows . 91 ....................................
Dimensions . 196
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 63
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 149
..................................
Engine Oil . 115
..........................
Directional Signals . 63
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 132
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 146
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 70
......................
Power Door Locks . 70
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 126
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 123
....................................
Economy . 116
................
In Foreign Countries . 201
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 159
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 116
............
Emergencies on the Road . 169
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 178
...........
Brake System Indicator . 184
Index
C
D E
II
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 172
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 171
................................
Jump Starting . 178
..................................................
Keys . 67
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 60
...............................................
Fuel . 59
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 128
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 127
........................................
Glove Box . 85
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 153
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 65
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 153
............
Daytime Running Lights . 63
..................
High Beam Indicator . 56
........................
Reminder Beeper . 63
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 153
...................................
Turning on . 63
..............................
Head Restraints . 75
.......................
Heating and Cooling . 88
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 125
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 63
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 158
....................................
Hood Latch . 152 .......................
Hood, Opening the . 114
..................................................
Horn . 61
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 151
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 194
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 67
...........................................
Switch . 69
............
Timing Control System . 203
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 54
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 34
Inf ant Seats
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 37
...........................
Lower Anchors . 37
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 162
..................
High Speed Driving . 162
.........................
Normal Driving . 162
...................................
Inside Mirror . 80
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 163
........................
Instrument Panel . 2, 51
................
Instrument Panel Lights . 54
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 64 .................................
Interior Lights . 83
........................................
Introduction . i
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 194
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 63
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 37
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 153
.......................................
Indicator . 54
.........................................
Parking . 55
..................................
Turn Signal . 56
.....................................
Load Limit . 120
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Index
H I
J K L
IV
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
........................
Protecting Children . 29
.....................
General Guidelines . 29
...........................
Protecting Inf ants . 34
.............
Protecting Small Children . 35
......................
Selecting Child Seats . 36
....................
Installing a Child Seat . 37
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 42
...................
Radiator Overheating . 179
Radio/CD/Cassette
..............................
Sound System . 92
...................
Readiness Codes . 183, 205
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement . 156, 157
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 76
............................
Rear View Mirror . 80
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 65
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 74
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 127
.............................
Reminder Lights . 54
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 72 Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 159
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 145
.................................
Floor Mats . 159
..........................................
Fuses . 186
................................
Light Bulbs . 153
....................................
Schedule . 137
...................................
Seat Belts . 159
................................
Timing Belt . 150
...........................................
Tires . 165
.............................
Wiper Blades . 160
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 115, 147
...............................
Restraint, Child . 29
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 129
................................
Rotation, Tire . 164
..................................
Saf ety Belts . 8, 19
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 210
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
.........................................
Airbags . 10
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8 .............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 47
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 19
...............
Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 20
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
........................
Maintenance . 21, 159
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 19, 54
...................
System Components . 19
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 17
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
........................
Seats, Adjusting the . 74
...............................
Serial Number . 194
....................
Service Intervals . 139-140
...........................
Service Manual . 211
.........
Service Station Procedures . 113
..........................
Setting the Clock . 106
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 128
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 130
..............................
Side Airbags . 10, 25
....................
Cutof f Indicator . 27, 54
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 155, 156
...............................
Signaling Turns . 63
Index
R
S
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