Head Restraints...............................................1-2
Front Seats......................................................1-4
Power Seats..................................................1-4
Power Lumbar ...............................................1-5
Heated Seats.................................................1-6
Memory Seat and Mirrors................................1-6
Power Reclining Seatbacks..............................1-8
Rear Seats.....................................................1-10
Heated Seats...............................................1-10
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................1-11
Bucket Seats (Reclining Seatbacks).................1-13
Third Row Seat............................................1-14
Safety Belts...................................................1-20
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone................1-20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.................1-25
Lap-Shoulder Belt.........................................1-34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy..................1-39
Safety Belt Extender.....................................1-39
Child Restraints.............................................1-40
Older Children..............................................1-40
Infants and Young Children............................1-43Child Restraint Systems.................................1-47
Where to Put the Restraint.............................1-50
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH)......................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position....................................1-62
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position............................1-64
Airbag System...............................................1-67
Where Are the Airbags?................................1-69
When Should an Airbag In ate?.....................1-72
What Makes an Airbag In ate?.......................1-73
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.......................1-74
What Will You See After an Airbag In ates?.....1-74
Airbag Off Switch..........................................1-76
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle...........1-79
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................1-79
Restraint System Check..................................1-80
Checking the Restraint Systems......................1-80
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash............................................1-81
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System
1-1
Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright
Position
{CAUTION:
If either seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they
are locked.
{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly
attached, or twisted will not provide the protection
needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt
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CAUTION: (Continued)
could be seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and attached, and are
not twisted.
To return the seat(s) to the upright position:
1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all
the way.
2. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position.
3. Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat
cushion to make sure the seat is securely in
place.
4. Return the head rest (SUV only) to the upright
position.
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{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly
attached, or twisted will not provide the protection
needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt
could be seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and attached, and are
not twisted.
To install the seat:
1. Slide the front wheels into the slots on the oor
while holding the rear of the seat up. The front
latches should lock into place. If the latches do not
lock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward.2. Once the latches are engaged, pull up on the lever
labeled 3 to allow the seat to drop into place.
3. Pull up on the lever labeled 1 to return the seatback
to its upright position.
4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked
into place. The seatback cannot be raised to the
upright position unless the seat is secured to
the oor.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a
lap-shoulder belt.
The following instructions explain how to wear a
lap-shoulder belt properly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can
sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.
The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt
across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt
go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled
out all the way, the child restraint locking feature
may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt
go back all the way and start again.3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt is not long enough, seeSafety Belt
Extender on page 1-39.
Position the release button on the buckle so that
the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if
necessary.
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low as possible,
below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more
likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Safety Belt Extender
If the safety belt will fasten around you, you should
use it.
But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer
will order you an extender. When you go in to order it,
take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will
be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do
not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it
is made to t. The extender has been designed for adults.
Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it
to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the
instruction sheet that comes with the extender.
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Q:What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
A:An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt
and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can
provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face
or neck. The lap belt should t snugly below the hips,
just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt
force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. It should
never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause
severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash.
Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-34.
According to accident statistics, children and infants
are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint
system or infant restraint system secured in a rear
seating position.
In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike
other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown
out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety
belts properly.{CAUTION:
Never do this.
Never allow two children to wear the same safety
belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the
impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be
crushed together and seriously injured. A safety
belt must be used by only one person at a time.
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{CAUTION:
Never do this.
Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a
vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it
during a crash. For example, in a crash at only
25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will
suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a
person’s arms. An infant should be secured in an
appropriate restraint.
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