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1. Engine hood (P. 3-21)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-30)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Power windows (P. 2-52)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-29)
7. Tire pressure (P. 9-12)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 8-41)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-31)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-32)
12. Fog light switch (P. 2-35)
13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-14)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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1. Roof rack (P. 2-50)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)
3. Glass hatch (P. 3-26)
4. Rear window washer (P.2-31)
5. Glass hatch release (P.3-26)
6. Lift gate release (P. 3-25)
7. Rearview monitor (if so equipped)
(P.4-32)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-31)
9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-26, P. 9-3, 9-4)
10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26)
11. Child safety rear door locks
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-14
Automatic transmis-
sion check warning
light2-14
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-14
or
Brake warning light 2-14
Charge warning
light2-15
Check suspension
warning light (if so
equipped)2-15
Warning
lightName Page
Engine oil pressure
low/engine coolant
temperature high
warning light2-15
4WD warning light
(
model)2-16
Low fuel warning
light2-16
Low tire pressure
warning light2-16
Master warning light 2-17
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-18
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-18
Indicator
lightName Page
Front passenger air
bag status light2-18
High beam indicator
light (Blue)2-18
Malfunction indica-
tor light (MIL)2-19
Security indicator
light2-19
Slip indicator light 2-19
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights2-20
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light2-20
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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WARNING
cDo not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.cFor the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
tions on Seat Belt Usage” later in this
section.
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.cThe seatback should not be reclined
anymore than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — PASSENGER’S
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Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) .
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WARNING
cAfter adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
cDo not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
cFor the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.
Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row
The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row
bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry
or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the
3rd row
s1, lift up on the latch located on the
upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row
bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an
angle over the seat base. This will release the
back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.Then
s2lift up on the lower corner of the seat
base and tip the outboard seating position of the
2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row
bench seat, lift up on the same latch and fold the
seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up
on the seat base and tip it forward.
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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
The head restraints on the 2nd and 3rd row seats
are removable. The front seat head restraints are
not removable.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.
Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.
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Fastening the seat belts
s1Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.
s2Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
cThe retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
cIf the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.s3Position the lap belt portionlow and snug
on the hipsas shown.
s4Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest.
The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have two modes
of operation:
cEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
cAutomatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
Front seat shown
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