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Instruments and Controls
1 - Rear window demister switch*→p. 4-18
2 - Hazard warning flasher switch→p. 4-18
3 - Ventilators→p. 6-18
4 - Inclinometer*→p. 4-4
5 - Thermometer*→p. 4-5
6 - Voltage meter*→p. 4-5
7 - Heater/Air conditioning*→p. 6-19, p. 6-25
8 - Supplemental restraint system-air bag*
(for front passenger's seat)→p. 3-20
9 - Gearshift lever or selector lever→p. 5-14, p. 5-16
10 - Parking brake lever→p. 5-30
11 - Rear heater*→p. 6-30
12 - Heated seat switch*→p. 3-7
13 - Transfer shift lever (4WD only)→p. 5-20
14 - Cigarette lighter→p. 6-33
15 - Ashtray→p. 6-34
16 - Audio*→p. 6-2
17 - Cup tray→p. 6-37
18 - Digital clock→p. 6-34
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Instruments and Controls
1 - Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(for front passenger's seat)*→p. 3-20
2 - Heater/Air conditioning*→p. 6-19
3 - Ventilators→p. 6-18
4 - Voltage meter*→p. 4-5
5 - Thermometer*→p. 4-5
6 - Inclinometer*→p. 4-4
7 - Hazard warning flasher switch→p. 4-18
8 - Rear window demister switch*→p. 4-18
9 - Digital clock→p. 6-34
10 - Cup tray→p. 6-37
11 - Audio*→p. 6-2
12 - Ashtray→p. 6-34
13 - Transfer shift lever (4WD only)→p. 5-20
14 - Heated seat switch*→p. 3-7
15 - Rear heater*→p. 6-30
16 - Parking brake lever→p. 5-30
17 - Gearshift lever→p. 5-14
18 - Cigarette lighter→p. 6-33
NOTE: *1- Vehicle with electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors as
optional equipment only
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-
port bar in its slot.
CAUTION(1) Note that the support bar may
disengage the bonnet if the
open bonnet is lifted by a strong
wind.
(2) Always insert the support bar
into the hole provided specifi-
cally for this purpose. Support-
ing the bonnet at any other loca-
tion could result in the support
bar slipping out and lead to an
accident.
To close
Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
30 cm above the closed position, then let
it drop.
NOTE
(1) If the bonnet does not latch, release it
from a slightly higher position.
(2) Do not press down the bonnet hard
with your hand as it may damage the
bonnet.CAUTION
(1) Be careful that hands or fingers
are not trapped when closing
the bonnet.
(2) Before driving, make sure that
the bonnet is securely locked.
An incompletely locked bonnet
can suddenly open while dri-
ving. This can be extremely
dangerous.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Driver’s switches
The driver’s switches can be used to oper-
ate all door windows. A window can be
opened or closed by operating the corres-
ponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the win-
dow, and pull up the switch to close it. If
the switch for the driver’s window is fully
pressed down/pulled up, the door window
automatically opens/closes completely.
If you want to stop the window movement,
operate the switch lightly.
Passenger’s switches
The passenger’s switches can be used to
operate the corresponding passenger’s
door windows.
Press the switch down to open, and pull
up to close.
Lock switch
When this switch is operated, the passen-
ger’s switches cannot be used to open or
close the door windows and the driver’s
switch cannot open or close any door win-
dows other than the front door windows.
To unlock, press it once again.
1 - Locked
2 - Unlocked
WARNINGA child may tamper with the switch
at the risk of its hands or head being
trapped in the window. When driving
with a child in the vehicle, please
press the window lock switch to dis-
able the passenger’s switches.
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SEAT AND SEAT BELTS
Front seatEG21B-V
To adjust forward or backward
Pull the seat adjusting lever and adjust the
seat forward or backward to the desired
position. After adjustment, release the ad-
justing lever to lock the seat in position.
WARNINGTo ensure the seat is locked se-
curely, try to move the seat forward
or backward without using the lever.
To recline the seatback*EG23B-Bd
In order to recline the seatback, lean for-
ward slightly, pull the seatback lock lever
up, and then lean backward to the desired
position and release the lever. The seat-
back will lock in that position.
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CAUTION(1) Switch off seat heaters when not
in use.
(2) Operate in the high position for
quick heating. Once the seat is
warm, set the heater to low to
keep it warm. Slight variations in
the seat temperature may be felt
while using the heated seats.
This is caused by the operation
of the heater’s internal thermo-
stat and does not indicate a mal-
function.
(3) If the following types of persons
use the heated seats, they might
become too hot or receive minor
burns (red skin, heat blisters,
etc.):
• Children, elderly persons, ill
people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of
alcohol or sleep inducing
medication (cold medicine,
etc.)
(4) Do not use a blanket, cushion,
or other material with high heat
insulation properties on the seat
while using the heater; this
might cause the heater element
to overheat.
(5) Turn the heater off immediately
if it appears to be malfunction-
ing during use.
NOTE
(1) Do not place heavy objects on the
seat or stick pins, needles, or other
pointed objects into it.
(2) When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzene, gasoline, alcohol, or other
organic solvents; this might damage
not only the surface of the seat, but
also the heater element.
(3) If water or any other liquid is spilled on
the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly
before attempting to use the heater.Seat beltsEG28AAPe
To protect you and your passengers in the
event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts are worn correctly when
you drive.
WARNING(1) Never wear the shoulder portion
of the seat belt under the arm or
other position which is incor-
rect.
(2) One seat belt should be used by
only one person. Doing other-
wise can be dangerous.
(3) The seat belt will provide its
wearer with maximum protec-
tion if the recliner seatback is
placed in fully upright position.
When the seatback is reclined,
there is greater risk that the pas-
senger will slide under the belt,
especially in a forward impact
accident, and may be injured by
the belt or by striking the instru-
ment panel or seatbacks.
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SEAT AND SEAT BELTS
To fasten
Pull the seat belts out slowly while holding
the plate.
NOTE
When the seat belts cannot be pulled out
in a locked condition, pull the belts once
forcefully and then return them. After that,
pull the belts out slowly once again.
Insert the plate into the buckle until a
“click” is heard.
CAUTION(1)Never wear the lap belt portion of
the across your abdomen. During
accidents it can press sharply
against the abdomen and increase
the risk of injury.
(2) The seat belts must not be
twisted when worn.
Pull the belt slightly to adjust looseness as
desired.
To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the button
on the buckle.
NOTE
As the belt retracts automatically, keep the
latch plate held while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could
damage the vehicle.
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When the impact sensors detect an impact
of sufficient frontal force, an automated cir-
cuit ignites materials in the inflator to gen-
erate gas and inflate the air bags.
The air bags deployment produces a sud-
den, loud noise, and releases some
smoke and powder, but these conditions
are not injurious, and do not indicate a fire
in the vehicle. People with respiratory
problems may feel some temporary irrita-
tion from chemicals used to produce the
deployment; open the windows after air
bag deployment, if safe to do so.
The air bags deflate very rapidly after de-
ployment, so there is little danger of ob-
scured vision.
The time required from the sensors de-
tecting an impact to deflation of the air
bags after deployment is shorter than a
blink of an eye.
CAUTIONAir bags are inflated at an extremely
rapid speed. In certain situations,
contact with inflating air bags can
result in light cuts, bruises, and the
like.
Air bag system
The driver’s air bag is located under the
padded cover in the middle of the steering
wheel. The front passenger air bag is con-
tained in the instrument panel above the
glove box.
The driver air bag and the front passenger
air bag are designed to inflate at the same
time even if the passenger seat is not oc-
cupied.
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