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Driver’s seat➀
Seat adjustment, forward /
backward (see page 3- 21)
➁
Seatback recliner(see page 3- 21)
➂
Seat adjustment, height
(see page 3- 22)
➃
Seat heater switch*(see page 3- 22)
➄
Headrest adjustment
(see page 3- 23)Front passenger seat
➅
Seat adjustment, forward /
backward (see page 3- 21)
➆
Seatback recliner(see page 3- 21)
➇
Seat heater switch*
(see page 3- 22)
➈
Headrest adjustment
(see page 3- 23)
Rear seat
➉
Armrest (see page 3- 29)
Headrest adjustment
(see page 3- 30)
Split folding rear seat
(see page 3- 27)
* ; if equipped
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Front seat adjustmentAdjusting the seat forward and
backwardTo move the seat forward or back-
ward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment
lever under the front edge of the
seat cushion up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seat is locked in place.Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is locked secure-
ly by trying to move forward and
backward without using the control
knob. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.
Adjusting the seatback reclinerTo recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on
the seatback recline lever located
on the outside of the seat, at the
rear.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat
and adjust the seatback of the
seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seatback is locked in place.
(The lever MUST return to its orig-
inal position for the seatback to
lock.)
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NOTICE• The seat warmer will not operate
if ambient temperature is above
37±3 °C (98.5±5.5 °F).
• If the seat warmer doesn't work
when the ambient temperature is
below 28±3.5 °C (82.5±5.5 °F),
have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Headrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and passengers,
but also helps to protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (
➀). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (
➁) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (➂). For best protection,
adjust the headrest so its center is as
high as your ears. Also adjust the
headrest so its distance from the
head is as wide as your fist.
WARNING
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warm-
ers due to the possibility of
excess heating or burns. In par-
ticular, the following types of
passengers should exercise
extreme care:
1. Infants, children, elderly or
handicapped persons, or hos-
pital outpatients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or
those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills,
cold tablets, etc.)
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CAUTION
 When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solvent
such as thinner, benzene,
alcohol and gasoline. Doing
so may damage the surface of
the heater or seats.
 To prevent overheating the
seat warmer, do not place
blankets, cushions or seat
covers on the seats while the
seat warmer is in operation.
 Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped
with seat warmers. Damage to
the seat warming components
could occur.
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Seatback pocketA seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger and driv-
ers seatbacks.
Rear seat adjustmentAdjusting the seatback To recline the seatback:
1. Pull the lock release lever located
on the top of the seatback.
2. Recline the seatback to the
desired position.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seatback is locked in place.
Split folding rear seat The rear seatbacks fold forward to
provide additional cargo space and
to provide access to the cargo area.
 To fold the rear seatback(s) down,
pull the lock release lever, then fold
the seatback forward and down.
 To raise the seatback, lift and push
it firmly until it clicks into place.
 When you return the seatback to
its upright position, reposition the
rear safety belts so that they can
be used by rear seat passengers.
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WARNING
Do not put heavy or sharp
objects in the seatback pockets.
In an accident they could come
loose from the pocket and injure
vehicle occupants.
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CAUTION
When reclining the seatback,
you should adjust the lock
release lever while standing and
holding the seatback.
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ArmrestThe armrest is located in the center
of the rear seat. Pull the armrest
down from the seatback.
Headrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and passengers,
but also helps to protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (
➀). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (
➁) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (➂). For best protection,
adjust the headrest so its center is as
high as your ears. Also adjust the
headrest so its distance from the
head is as wide as your fist.Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release lever (
➀) while pulling
upward (
➁).
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of head and
neck injuries, do not drive the
vehicle with the headrest
removed or improperly posi-
tioned.
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5. Adjust the shoulder anchor posi-
tion to your size. To raise the
anchor position, push the anchor
up (
➀). To lower the anchor posi-
tion, press (
➁) the button ( ) and
slide the anchor down (
➂). After
adjustment, make sure the anchor
is locked in position.
To unfasten the front lap/shoulder
belt:Press the release button on the
buckle and allow the belt to slowly
retract.
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WARNING
 The seatbacks should always
remain in a comfortable,
upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. The safe-
ty belt system will provide the
most protection with the seat-
backs in an upright position.
 Never wear the shoulder por-
tion of the safety belt under
the outside arm or behind the
back.
 Never wear the shoulder por-
tion of the safety belt across
the neck or face.
 Wear the lap portion of the
safety belt as low on the hips
as possible. Be sure the lap
belt fits snugly around the
hips. Never wear the lap belt
over your waist.
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Outside rearview mirror heater
(if equipped) The outside rearview mirror heater is
actuated in connection with the rear
window defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push the but-
ton for the rear window defroster.
The rearview mirror heater (and rear
window defroster) will not operate
unless the engine is running.
The outside rearview mirror glass will
be heated for defrosting or defogging
and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather condi-
tions. Push the button again to turn
the heater off. The outside rearview
mirror heater automatically turns off
after 20 minutes.
Day/night rearview mirror Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
Manual type Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night
driving.Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.
CAUTION
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would
interfere with your vision out
the rear window.
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