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B310A02P-GAT THIRD SEATS Folding the third seat(Minibus) (If installed) By folding the third seat, larger articles can be stowed in the vehicle.
1. Remove the headrest and tilt the
seatback fully backward. 2. Pull the strap (a) for raising and fold
the seat sideways.
3. Hook the securing band to the as- sist handle to secure the seat, and fold the legs of the seat.
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4. Fix the headrest at the upper part ofthe seat leg.
5. Reverse the above procedure when returning the seat to the normalposition.
WARNING:
Be careful not to let the seat fall asthe seat may catch your hand orfoot.
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To return the seat to the normal position, extend the leg of the seat, remove the securing band, andslowly lower the seat.
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B350A02P-GAT MAKING A FLAT SEAT (If installed)
1. Remove the headrests. HA1FL2010
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NOTE: To recline the auxiliary seatback rearward, pull the lever and recline the seatback rearward to the lock-ing position.
CAUTION:
Avoid full flat condition while driv-ing.
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WARNING:
Be careful not to be caught by hand or foot under the seat while fixing the auxiliary seat at the suitable position.
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2. Position the second seat at the fore-
front and then position the third seatat the end of rearward (For 12 pas- sengers).
3. Recline the seatback all the way backward to make a flat seat.
4. One large flat seat achieved.
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CAUTION:
o To make a flat seat, stop the ve- hicle in a safe place.
o Do not walk around on top of the
seats after they have been laid flat. To avoid loosing your foot- ing, step on the center of the seats and walk slowly.
o To ensure the seats are locked securely, attempt to move themback and forth.
o Do not jump on, or impact the seatbacks heavily.
o Never drive with the luggage or passengers on the flat seat. Thisis highly dangerous if heavy brak-ing is required.
o To raise the seatback, sit on the
seat and put a hand on theseatback and raise slowly. Never have a child do this operation, or an unexpected accident may becaused. B080D02A-AAT HEADREST Adjustable Headrests(If installed) Headrests are designed to help re- duce the risk of neck injuries. To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressingthe lock knob.
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HSRFL330! B081D01P-GAT Tilting Forward and Rearward (If installed) The headrest may be tilted forward to each different position by pulling the headrest forward. To adjust the head-rest rearward, pull it fully forward to the farthest position and release it. Adjust the headrest so that it properly sup-ports the head and neck.HA1FL2011
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B270A01P-GAT SEAT WARMER (Driver's seat only) (Minibus)(If installed) The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition key in the "ON" posi-tion, push the switch to warm the driver's seat. During mild weather or under condi-tions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switch in the "OFF" position.
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B330B01P-GAT Removal of the headrest To remove the headrest, pull it out while pressing the lock knob in thedirection of the arrow. When installing the headrest, first check to be sure that it is facing in the correctdirection, and then insert it into the seatback and press downward until it locks in place.Check to be sure that the lock knob is in the correct position, as shown in the figure, and then try to pull the headrestup to be sure it doesn't come out.
WARNING:
It is dangerous to drive without installing the head restraints.
WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the top of the headrest is at the same height as the top of the occupant's ears.The use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severeinjury to an occupant may occur in the event of an accident. Head- rests may provide protectionagainst severe neck injuries when properly adjusted.
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2PRECAUTION FOR EX- HAUST FUMES WHILESTARTING AND DRIVING
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1. Do not breathe exhaust fumes con- taining carbons monoxide when starting or driving. Carbon monox- ide is a colorless, odorless gas and can cause unconsciousness ordeath by asphyxiation.
2. Open all the windows fully and get
the back door closed if you smellexhaust fumes inside the vehicle. Have the cause immediately located and corrected.
3. Check the exhaust system, from time to time, for holes or loose con-nections if you hear a change in theexhaust sound, or if something has hit the exhaust system.
4. Do not race the engine in a garage
or enclosed area any longer than ittakes to start the engine and drive the vehicle in or out. The sealedexhaust fume may make a particu- larly dangerous situation.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
C020A01O-GAT Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of pos- sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior
mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories
that are not needed. WARNING (DIESEL ENGINE):
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur- ing cold weather start-up condi-tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several seconds after starting the engine.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriatewarning lights are operating andthat you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is inthe "ON" position.
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DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MI RROR .............2-34
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING ...................................2-43
DIGITAL CLOCK ...................................................... 2-37
DOOR LOCKS .......................................................... 1-12
DRINK HOLDER ....................................................... 2-35
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY ......................................3-25
DRIVING WITH ELECTRONIC DUAL-RANGE AUTOMATIC TRANSM ISSION ............................. 3-13
EEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ............................... 7-2
ENGINE ...................................................................... 9-3
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ......................... ................ 8-2
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 8-10
ENGINE COOLANT TEM PERATURE GAUGE.......2-12
ENGINE NUMBER ..................................................... 1-5
ENGINE OI L ............................................................... 8-7
ENGINE RPM ADJUSTMENT KNOB ......................2-24
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS .............. ...........................6-12
FFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) ..................................3-15
FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING LIGHT ...............2-25
FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS ...........................1-25
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH .................................2-25FRONT/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCH .. 2-26
FUEL GAUGE ........................................................... 2-12
FUEL TANK CAPACITY ............................................. 9-2
FUSE PANEL DESCRIPTION ..................................4-37
GGENERAL CHECKS ................................................... 8-6
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICE ..................................3-22
HHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM................................ 2-26
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT ......................4-26
HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM ............2-23
HEADREST ............................................................... 1-35
HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL ....................2-38
HEATING CONTROLS ............................................. 2-42
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT ...................................................................... 1-38
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT ...................2-25
HOLD OPEN LOCK SYSTEM................................. 1-13
HOOD RELEASE ..................................................... 1-23
HORN ........................................................................ 2-37