Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Keep the lower glove box closed
while driving. If it is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Do not stack items higher than the
back of the rear seats. They can
block your view and be thrown
around the vehicle during a crash.
If youfoldtherearseatsupor
down, tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop. Also, keep
all cargo below the bottom of the
windows. If it is higher, it could
interf ere with the proper operation
of thesidecurtainairbags.
Do not use the dual deck cargo shelf
with any rear seat f olded up or down.
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On all models except LX
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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Protecting Children .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children .50
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Protecting Small Children .40
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .48
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Using LATCH .43
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Protecting Your Discs .213
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .352
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .55
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .297
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Detachable Anchor .107
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ......................................
Beeper .60
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seat Heaters .108
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Seat Power Adjustment .94
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Seats, Adjusting the .95
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Select/Reset Button .66
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Serial Number .334
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Service Intervals .279
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Service Manual .353
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Service Station Procedures .227
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Radiator Overheating .322
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Radio/CD Sound System .139
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Radio Thef t Protection .218
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Readiness Codes .325
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid .289
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .295
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Rear Seat, Folding .102,104
..........................
Rear View Mirror .111
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .77
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer .74
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Reclining the Seat Backs .95
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Ref ueling .227
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Transmitter .89Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .298
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Engine Oil and Filter .282
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Fuses .327
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Light Bulbs .291
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Schedule .279
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Tires .302
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Wiper Blades .299
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .352
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant .230,284
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position .248
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Reverse Lockout .251
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Roof Rack .239
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Rotation, Tire .305
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