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CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
Position the arm on the adjustable cup holder so
that the cup is held securely.To open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front
console) , lower the lid. To close, raise the lid.
Adjustable
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Rear console (if so equipped)
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CAUTION
Do not use bottle holder for any other
objects that could be thrown about in the
vehicle and possibly injure people during
sudden braking or an accident.
2ND ROW CENTER CONSOLE (if so
equipped)
Pull up on the lever to open the console box lid.
Removing the 2nd row center console
box
To remove the 2nd row center console box:
s1Lift out the cup holder tray.
s2Pull up on the handle to tilt the console box
up.
s3Move the console box toward the front of the
vehicle and lift it out.
Bottle holder
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To reinstall the 2nd row center console box:
1. Slide the console box over the base toward
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Push down to lock the console box in place.
3. Replace the cup holder tray.
CARGO AREA STORAGE BIN
To open the cargo area storage bin, pull down on
the tab and pull the lid off.To access the floor storage area, push down
s1
to raise the handle, then pull up on the handles2
to lift the luggage board.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
The luggage hooks can be used to secure cargo
with ropes or other types of straps.
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WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
cUse suitable ropes and hooks to secure
cargo.
cNever allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage area. It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
cDo not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
cBe sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Side finisher
When hooking on ropes, do not apply a load of
more than 55 lb (245 N) to a single
sAhook or 44
lb (196 N) to a single
sBhook.
Floor hooks
Do not apply a load of more than 110 lb (490 N)
to a single hook.
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CARGO NET (if so equipped)
The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo
area from moving around while the vehicle is in
motion.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to the
retainers.
To remove the cargo net, detach the hooks from
the cargo net retainers.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
cBe sure to secure all four hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or
the net may not stay secured.
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ROOF RACK (if so equipped)
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 200 lbs (91 kg) on
the entire roof rack
sA. If an additional rear cross-
bar (if so equipped) is installed, the maximum
load capacity for the rear roof rack
sBis 125 lbs(56 kg) . Be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear) . The GVWR and GAWR
are located on the Safety Compliance Certifica-
tion Label (located on the driver’s door pillar) . For
more information regarding GVWR and GAWR,refer to the “Technical and consumer information”
section later in this manual.
The rear crossbar can be adjusted forward and
backward. Raise the lock levers
s1and adjust
the crossbar to the desired position. Lower the
lock levers. Place your luggage on the bars and
secure the luggage with rope to the utility loops
s2. Do not place luggage on the side rails or tie
rope directly to the side rails. Always be sure the
lock levers are lowered to keep the crossbar in
place. Do not use utility loops for any purpose
other than securing luggage.
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WARNING
Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un-
secured cargo could cause personal
injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot comfort-
ably lift the items onto the roof rack from
the ground, use a ladder or stool.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
1. Window lock button
2. Door lock/unlock button
3. Front passenger side automatic switch
4. Right rear passenger window switch
5. Left rear passenger window switch
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close the front and rear
passenger windows.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
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