82 Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInstallation of infant and child restraint 
systems
This vehicle is equipped with tether 
anchorages for a top tether strap at each 
of the rear seating positions.
1Cover of top anchorage ring
Make sure the rear backrest is locked 
in its upright position (
page 255).
Remove cover1 from anchorage 
ring3.
Guide tether strap between head 
restraint and top of seat back.
Head restraint must be installed (if 
removable) and positioned such that 
the top tether strap can pass freely 
between the head restraint and top of 
seat back.
Make sure the tether strap is not 
twisted.2Hook
3Anchorage ring
Securely fasten hook2, which is part 
of the tether strap, to anchorage 
ring3.
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Always lock backrest in its upright position 
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or the extended cargo area is not in 
use. Check for secure locking by pushing 
and pulling on the backrest. 
256 Controls in detailLoadingAlways place items being carried against 
front or rear seat backrests, and fasten 
them as securely as possible.
The heaviest portion of the cargo should al-
ways be kept as low as possible since it in-
fluences the handling characteristics of 
the vehicle.
Cargo tie-down rings*
The four cargo tie-down rings are located 
in the trunk.Cargo tie-down rings
Carefully secure cargo by applying 
even load on all rings with rope 
sufficient strength to hold down the 
cargo.
Always follow loading instructions 
(page 255).
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Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown 
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items 
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care 
when transporting cargo.
Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly 
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve-
hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness 
and death.iThe trunk is the preferred place to carry 
objects.
The enlarged cargo area should only be 
used for items which do not fit in the 
trunk alone.