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When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt from
the guide.
Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolddowntheseat-back.
The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back can be released f rom
inside the trunk.
To release the seat-back, pull the
release under the trunk panel. Push
the seat-back down, then let go of
the release.
For 60/40 split rear f old-down seat
models, a release is located on each
side of the trunk.
For f ull rear f old-down seat models,
the release is located on the driver’s
side of the trunk.
The left and right halves can be
f olded separately.
On all models except DX and U.S. LX
Seats
Folding Rear Seat
94
GUIDE
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Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back whenever it is in the upright
position.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See on page.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
Make sure that the f olded-down rear
seat does not interf ere with the f ront
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors to work improperly (see
page ). This may also cause the
seat belt reminder indicator f or a
f ront passenger to work improperly.
Also, check the passenger airbag of f
indicator to assure the proper
operation of the passenger’s
advanced front airbag.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.
25
18850Carrying Cargo
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
95
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, proper operation of the
seats, and proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as f ar f orward as possible.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page . The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
50
Optional
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
carbon monoxide
poisoning Cargo Net
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CONT INUED
........................
Protecting Children .32
.......................
General Guideline .32
................
Installing a Child Seat .40
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .37
.......
Protecting Larger Children .46
.........
Protecting Small Children .38
.................
Selecting a Child Seat .39
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .45
.............................
Using LATCH .41
...................
Radiator Overheating .261
...........
Radio/Disc Sound System .116
Radio/Disc/PC Card Sound
........................................
System .134
...
Recommended Tire Pressures .242
.................
Radio Thef t Protection .172
...................
Readiness Codes .264,286
Rear Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement .236
............................
Rear Seat Access .92
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .94
..........................
Rear View Mirror .100
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .72 ................
Reclining the Seat-backs .90
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds .196
........................................
Ref ueling .181
.................
Reminder Indicators .55,57
.......................
Remote Transmitter .85
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .239
................
Engine Oil and Filter .222
..........................................
Fuses .266
................................
Light Bulbs .232
................
Maintenance Minder .209
................................
Spark Plugs .278
......................
Tires and Wheels .246
.............................
Wiper Blades .239
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects .290
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant .185, 224
...............................
Restraint, Child .32
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 199
...........................
Reverse Lockout .197
................................
Rotation, Tire .244 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 18
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 290
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
.....................................
Cleaning .237
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
................................
Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 57
...................
System Components . 18
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .14, 19
.................................................
Seats .90
.........................
Seats, Folding Rear .94
Index
INDEX
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