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Illustrated index „Exterior
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1) Engine hood (page 11-5)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-23)
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-63)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-29)
5) Roof rails (page 8-17)
6) Door locks (page 2-6)
7) Tire pressure (page 11-44)
8) Flat tires (page 9-3)
9) Tire chains (page 8-13)
10) Front fog light button (page 3-
27)
11) Tie-down/Towing hooks (page 9-13)

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1) Rear window defogger button
(page 3-33)
2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4)
3) Child safety locks (page 2-23)
4) Tie-down/Towing hook (page 9- 13)
5) Rear gate (page 2-27)

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the recess of the ceil-
ing.
1. Remove the connector (tongue) plate from the
holder located at the front of the recess by pulling the
connector (tongue) plate rearward.
2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the overhead re-tractor.
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„SRS frontal airbag
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center
portion of the steering wheel. The passenger’s SRS
frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard
under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver’s
and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy and
supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact on
the driver’s and front passenger’s head and chest.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD
BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE
TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on
the front passenger’s seat. The SRS airbag de-
ploys with considerable force and can injure or
even kill the child.
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avoid injuries that can result when the SRS air-
bag contacts an occupant not in proper posi-
tion such as one thrown toward the front of the
vehicle during pre-accident braking.
Do not put any objects over the steering wheel
pad and dashboard. If the SRS frontal airbag
deploys, those objects could interfere with its
proper operation and could be propelled inside
the vehicle and cause injury.
Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or
fit an extra-wide mirror over the rear view mir-
ror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects
could become projectiles that could seriously
injure vehicle occupants.
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Never allow a child to kneel on the front pas-
senger’s seat facing the side window or to wrap
his/her arms around the front seatback. In the
event of an accident, the force of the SRS side
airbag deployment could injure the child seri-
ously because his/her head or arms or other
body parts are too close to the SRS side airbag.
Since your vehicle is also equipped with a pas-
senger’s SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12
and under should be placed in the rear seat
anyway and should be properly restrained at all
times.
Do not attach accessories to the door trim or
near either SRS side airbags and do not place
objects near the SRS side airbags. In the event
of the SRS side airbag deployment, they could
be propelled dangerously toward the vehicle’s
occupants and cause injuries.
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Keys and doors
Door locks „
Locking and unlocking from the out- side
A) Lock
B) Unlock
To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the
key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key
toward the front (Driver’s side only).
Pull the outside door handle to open the unlocked
door. A) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
B) Close the door.
To lock the door from the outside without the key, ro-
tate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the power door
locking switch, push the front side of the switch
(“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case, all
closed doors and the rear gate are locked at the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are
locked before leaving your vehicle.
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Remote keyless entry system (if
equipped)
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry system has the following
functions. yLocking and unlocking the doors and rear gate with-
out a key y Sounding a panic alarm
y Arming and disarming the security system (if your
vehicle is equipped with an optional security system).
See the next section “Security system (if equipped)”
for detailed information.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is
approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this dis- tance will vary depending on environmental condi-
tions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter
in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting
strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast
station, TV tower, or remote controller of home elec-
tronic appliances.
The keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch to prevent acci-
dental lockout.
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Do not expose the transmitter to severe
shocks, such as those experienced as a result
of dropping or throwing. y Do not take the transmitter apart except when
replacing the battery.y Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.