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Before driving
Lock switch
Press the switch down to lock
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent chil-
dren from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
nThe power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n Operating the power windows after turning the engine switch off
(driver’s window only)
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned off. They cannot, however, be operated
once either front door is opened.
CAUTION
n Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
lCheck to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
l Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
lA locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the key (vehicles without wireless remote control)
or wireless remote control d oor lock function (vehicles with
wireless remote control). (The doors will lock again automati-
cally.)
l The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
l The battery is reconnected.
n Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors using
the key (vehicles without wire-
less remote control) or wire-
less remote control door lock
function (vehicles with wire-
less remote control). The sys-
tem will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
nDeactivating or stopping the alarm
lUnlock the doors or trunk using the key (vehicles without wire-
less remote control) or wireless remote control door lock func-
tion (vehicles with wireless remote control).
l Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
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Before driving
n
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
lNobody is in the vehicle.
l The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
l No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
lA person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
l The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
n When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm
may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
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Before driving
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture
Drive in a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (→P. 3 4 )
Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. ( →P. 34)
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily oper-
able.
Adjust the tilt positions of
the steering wheel down-
ward so the airbag is facing
your chest. ( →P. 4 7 )
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( →P. 38)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( → P. 40)
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CAUTION
nWhile driving
lDo not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
l Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.
l Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
n Adjusting the seat position
lTake care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
l Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
n
Child restraint precautions
lMake sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
n Child restraint lock function belt precaution
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the
belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the
belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
n When the child restrain t system is not in use
l Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment.
l If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the r ear seats using the LATCH anchors or
a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child
restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is
not compatible with the LATCH (Low er Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the outside rear seats. (But-
tons displaying the location of
the anchors are attached to the
seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) ( →P. 40)
Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for all rear seats.
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Type BWiden the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the buckles onto
the LATCH anchors.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.
(→ P. 92)
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
n Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Canada only