Your airbag system includes:Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ). In models with side airbags, an
indicator on the instrument panel
that alerts you that the passenger’s
side airbag has been turned of f
(see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
In models with side airbags, one
for the driver and one for a front
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact,
or side impact in models with side
airbags.
In models with side airbags,
sensors that can detect whether a
small person or child is in the
passenger’s side airbag path and
automatically turn the airbag off
(see page ).
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition is ON (II).
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19 26
25
25
A irbag System Components
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Whatever type you have, f ollow
the child seat maker’s instructions
f or adjusting or tightening the f it.
Other LATCH-compatible seats
have a f lexible-type connector as
shown above.
Lif t the head restraint (see page
), then route the tether strap
through the legs of the head
restraint, over the seat-back,
making sure the strap is not
twisted.
Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchor, then tighten the
strap as instructed by the child
seat maker. Push and pull the child seat
f orward and f rom side to side to
verif y that it is secure.
4. 6.
5. 7.
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Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
37
Flexible type ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP HOOK
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A child seat with a tether can be
installed in any seating position in
the back seat, using one of the
anchorage points shown above.
Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.Af ter properly securing the child
seat (see page ), lif t the head
restraint, then route the tether
strap over the seat-back and
through the head restraint legs.
Lift the anchor cover, then attach
the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted.
Followsteps2and3fromthe
previous column.
Af ter properly securing the child
seat (see page ), route the
tether strap over the seat-back.
Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
1. 2. 3.
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Installing a Child Seat with a
Tether
Installing a Child Seat
Using an Out er A nchor
Using t he Cent er A nchor
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TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS
COVER ANCHOR
TETHER
STRAP
HOOK
ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP
HOOK
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CONT INUED
...................................
High Beam . 55
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 56
......................................
Low Fuel . 56
................
Low Oil Pressure . 54, 200
....................
Malf unction Lamp . 201
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 54
...............................................
SRS . 54
.................................
Trunk Open . 56
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 56
..............................
Washer Level . 56
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel . 51, 52
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 32
Inf ant Seats
......................................
Installing . 35
................
Tether Anchor Points . 40
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 178
..................
High Speed Driving . 179
.........................
Normal Driving . 179
...................................
Inside Mirror . 80
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 180
....................
Installing a Child Seat . 35
........................
Instrument Panel . 3, 50
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
................
Instrument and Controls . 49 .................................
Interior Lights . 86
........................................
Introduction . i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 190
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 189
................................
Jump Starting . 196
..................................................
Keys . 66
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 212
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 62
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 170
...............................
Indicators . 51, 52
.........................................
Parking . 62
..................................
Turn Signal . 62
....................................
Load Limits . 131
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 68 Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 68
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 123
.................................
Power Door . 69
...........................................
Trunk . 70
........................
Low Coolant Level . 126
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 56
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 200
................................
Lower Anchors . 36
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 136
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 214
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 130
..................................
Maintenance . 149
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 152
.................................
Record . 155-157
......................
Required Indicator . 57
..........................................
Saf ety . 150
.............................
Schedule . 151-154
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54, 201
Index
INDEX
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Radio/CD/Cassette
..............................
Sound System . 92
...
Recommended Tire Pressures . 179
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 114
...................
Readiness Codes . 201, 222
Rear Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement . 173
............................
Rear Seat Access . 74
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 76
............................
Rear View Mirror . 80
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 64
................
Reclining the Seat-backs . 73
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 137
........................................
Ref ueling . 123
.................
Reminder Indicators . 51, 52
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 71
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 176
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 160
..........................................
Fuses . 204
................................
Light Bulbs . 170
....................................
Schedule . 151
................................
Spark Plugs . 214
................................
Timing Belt . 169
......................
Tires and Wheels . 181
.............................
Wiper Blades . 176 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash . 20
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 226
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant . 126, 162
...............................
Restraint, Child . 27
..........
Reverse Gear Position . 139, 143
......................................
Roof Rack . 132
................................
Rotation, Tire . 181
..................................
Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 226
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 46
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 19
.....................................
Cleaning . 174
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 18
................................
Maintenance . 19 Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper . 18, 54
...................
System Components . 18
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
.....................................
Belt . 14, 18
.................................................
Seats . 73
.........................
Seats, Folding Rear . 76
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat . 34
...............................
Serial Number . 212
...........................
Service Intervals . 153
...........................
Service Manual . 227
.........
Service Station Procedures . 123
..........................
Setting the Clock . 115
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 138
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 141
................................
Side Airbags . 9, 24
..........................
Of f Indicator . 26, 54
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 172
...............................
Signaling Turns . 62
..................................
Snow Chains . 183
.....................................
Snow Tires . 182
..............
Socket, Accessory Power . 85
Index
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