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Safety features of your vehicle
C010108AUN-EUSeatback pocketThe seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s and driver’s
seatbacks.
C010200AENFront seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control knob located on the outside of
the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so as to
easily control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument panel.
WARNING
- Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects
in the seatback pockets. In an acci-
dent they could come loose from
the pocket and injure vehicle occu-
pants.
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WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the car.
CAUTION
The power seat is driven by an
electric motor. Stop operating
once the adjustment is complet-
ed. Excessive operation may
damage the electrical equipment.
When in operation, the power
seat consumes a large amount of
electrical power. To prevent
unnecessary charging system
drain, don’t adjust the power seat
longer than necessary while the
engine is not running.
Do not operate two or more power
seat control knobs at the same
time. Doing so may result in
power seat motor or electrical
component malfunction.
WARNING
For proper operation of the occu-
pant classification system:
Do not place any items cumula-
tively weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
in the seatback pocket or on the
seat.
Do not hang onto the front pas-
senger seat.
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Features of your vehicle
D130500AUNHornTo sound the horn, press the horn sym-
bol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
✽ ✽
NOTICETo sound the horn, press the area indi-
cated by the horn symbol on your steer-
ing wheel (see illustration). The horn
will operate only when this area is
pressed.
D140100AUNInside rearview mirrorAdjust the rearview mirror to center on
the view through the rear window. Make
this adjustment before you start driving.
CAUTION
Do not strike the horn severely to
operate it, or hit it with your fist. Do
not press on the horn with a sharp-
pointed object.
MIRRORS
WARNING -
Rear visibility
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would
interfere with your vision through
the rear window.
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Driving your vehicle48 5E140400AUNDriving with a trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you must get to know
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is
by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This lets you check your electri-
cal connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-
ing.
E140401AUNFollowing distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
cle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.E140402AUNPassing You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.E140403AUNBacking up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
E140404AUNMaking turns When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.E140405AENTurn signals when towing a trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.
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Index
Parking brake ·································································7-20
Power adjustable pedals·················································4-38
Power steering fluid ·······················································7-19
Rear parking assist system·············································4-67
Rear seat entertainment system (RSE) ························4-166
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ··························8-5
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-8
Reporting safety defects ··················································8-9
Road warning ···································································6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-6
Normal maintenance schedule·······································7-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ···············7-10
Seat belts ········································································3-17
Pre-tensioner seat belt ·················································3-23
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system with
emergency locking retractor·····································3-19
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat
3-point system with combination locking retractor ··3-20
Seat belt warning ·························································3-19
Seats ·················································································3-2
Armrest ········································································3-13Headrest ·······························································3-5, 3-12
Folding the rear seat ····················································3-14
Front seat adjustment - manual ·····································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ·······································3-9
Lumbar support ····················································3-7, 3-11
Rear seat adjustment ····················································3-11
Seatback pocket ·····························································3-9
Seat warmer ···································································3-7
Walk-in seat ·································································3-14
Special driving conditions ·············································5-37
Driving at night ···························································5-38
Driving in flooded areas ··············································5-39
Driving in the rain ·······················································5-39
Hazardous driving conditions······································5-37
Highway driving ··························································5-40
Reducing the risk of a rollover····································5-41
Rocking the vehicle ·····················································5-37
Smooth cornering ························································5-38
Starting the engine ···························································5-6
Steering wheel································································4-39
Easy access function····················································4-40
Horn ·············································································4-41
Power steering ·····························································4-39
Tilt steering ··································································4-39
Storage compartment ···················································4-109
Center console storage···············································4-109
Glove box ··································································4-109
Multi box ···································································4-110PRS