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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.
o While driving, ensure the seat is
locked facing forward.If the seat is not facing forward,this may result in serious injury in the event of a sudden stop.
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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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B340A02P-GAT AUXILIARY SEAT (If installed) To fold the auxiliary seat
1. Pull the release knob and fold theseatback forward. HSRFL086
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2. Fold up the seat.
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2. Position the second seat at the end
of forward and then position the third seat at the end of rearward (For 12 passengers). 3. Recline the seatback all the way
backward to make a flat seat.
4. One large flat seat achieved.
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. This is 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. Neverhave a child do this operation, or an unexpected accident may be caused.
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Type B
B080D03A-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. Lock knob
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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.neck injuries when properly ad- justed.
o Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in motion.
B081D01P-GAT Tilting Forward and Rearward (If installed) The headrest may be tilted forward to each different position by pulling theheadrest forward. To adjust the head- rest rearward, pull it fully forward to the farthest position and release it. Adjustthe headrest so that it properly sup- ports the head and neck. HA1FL2011
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WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the sameheight as the top of the occupant's eyes. Fo r this reason, the use of
a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback should not be recommended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the headrests removed as injury tothe occupants may occur in the event of an accident. Headrestsmay provide protection against
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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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INDEX
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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 ..................................4-40
GGENERAL CHECKS ................................................... 8-6
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICE ..................................3-22
HHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM................................ 2-26
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT ......................4-29
HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM ............2-23
HEADREST ............................................................... 1-37
HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL ....................2-38
HEATING CONTROLS ............................................. 2-42
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT ...................................................................... 1-41
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT ...................2-25
HOLD OPEN LOCK SYSTEM................................. 1-13
HOOD RELEASE ..................................................... 1-23
HORN ........................................................................ 2-37