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Driver’s seat ➀ Seat adjustment, forward / back-
ward (see page 3- 18)
➁ Seatback recliner (see page 3- 19)
➂ Seat heater switch*(see page 3- 20)
➃ Headrest adjustment
(see page 3- 21)
Front passenger seat ➄ Seat adjustment, forward / back-
ward (see page 3- 22)
➅ Seatback recliner (see page 3- 23)
➆
Seat heater switch*(see page 3- 24)
➇Headrest adjustment (see page 3- 25)
Rear seat ➈ Folding the rear seat*
(see page 3- 26)
➉ Headrest adjustment*
(see page 3- 31)
* : if equipped
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Driver’s seat adjustment
Adjusting the seat forward and
backward
To 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.
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Adjusting the front passenger seat
Forward/backward position
adjustment
To 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.
WARNING
In order to avoid unnecessary
airbag injuries including the
possibility of severe injury or
death, always sit as far back as
possible by moving the seat far
back, while still maintaining
good vehicle control. Serious
injury or death may be caused
due to the deployment of the
passenger’s airbag.
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5. Adjust the shoulder anchor posi-
tion to your size (if equipped). To
raise the anchor position, push theanchor up ( ➀). To lower the anchor
position, 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 underthe 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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Folding the outside rearview mirror
To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp
the housing of mirror and then fold it
toward the rear of the vehicle.
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 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 (if equipped)
Adjust the rearview mirror to center
on the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
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.
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CAUTION
Do not place objects in the rearseat or cargo area which would interfere with your vision outthe rear window.
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Day Night
Day/Night lever