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2-49BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
Installation with the LATCH System
65D33757L21046
Your vehicle is equipped with lower
anchors for securing up to one or two stan-
dard LATCH-type child restraint(s) in the
rear seats. (LATCH stands for Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children.)
The anchors are located where the rear of
the seat cushion meets the bottom of the
seatback.
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The covers marked with the child restraint
symbol as shown in the illustration indicate
the presence of lower anchors. Remove
the covers before installing the child
restraint system. Cover the lower anchors
when not in use.
NOTE:
Stow the removed covers in the glove box
or other appropriate stowage so they will
not inconvenience the occupants.
Install the LATCH-type child restraint sys-
tem according to the instructions provided
by the child restraint system manufacturer.
After installing, try moving the child
restraint system in all directions, especially
forward to make sure the flexible straps or
rigid connecting bars are securely latched
to the anchors.
Rigid lower connecting
bar typeFlexible lower connecting
strap type
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE
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BEFORE DRIVING
57L20-03E
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4) Push the child restraint toward the
anchors so that the connecting bar tips
are partially hooked to the anchors.
Use your hands to confirm the position.
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5) Grasp the front of the child restraint and
push the child restraint forcefully to
latch the connecting bars. Make sure
they are securely latched by trying to
move the child restraint system in all
directions, especially forward.
6) Return the seatback if folded. Attach
the top tether strap, if applicable.
Installation of Child Restraint with
To p S t r a p
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Some child restraint systems require the
use of a top strap. Top strap anchor brack-
ets are provided in your vehicle at the loca-
tions shown in the illustrations. Install the
child restraint system as follows:
1) Secure the child restraint on the rear
seat using the procedure described
above for securing a restraint system
that does not require a top strap.
2) Open the cover that is marked with the
anchor bracket symbol to access the
anchor bracket. Close the cover when
not using the anchor bracket.
3) Hook the top strap to the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap
according to the instructions provided
by the child restraint system manufac-
turer. Be sure to attach the top strap to
the corresponding anchor located
EXAMPLE
WARNING
The seatback should always be
securely latched in a fairly upright
position when any type of child seat
is installed. An unlatched or reclined
seatback will reduce the intended
effectiveness of the child restraint
system.EXAMPLE
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OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
57L20-03E
Using HomeLink
®
To operate, simply press and release the
programmed HomeLink
® button. Activation
will now occur for the trained device (i.e.
garage door opener, gate operator, secu-
rity system, entry door lock, home/office
lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-
held transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time. In the event that there
are still programming difficulties or ques-
tions, contact HomeLink
® at
www.homelink.com
or 1-800-355-3515.
Erasing HomeLink
® Buttons
To erase programming from the three but-
tons (individual buttons cannot be erased
but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined
below), follow the step noted:
Press and hold the two outer HomeLink
®
buttons until the indicator light begins to
flash-after 20 seconds. Release both but-
tons. Do not hold for longer that 30 sec-
onds. HomeLink
® is now in the train (or
learning) mode and can be programmed at
any time beginning with “Programming
HomeLink
®” – step 2).
Reprogramming a Single
HomeLink
® Button
To program a device to HomeLink
® using a
HomeLink
® button previously trained, fol-
low these steps:
1) Press and hold the desired HomeLink
®
button. DO NOT release the button.
2) The indicator light will begin to flash
after 20 seconds. Without releasing the
HomeLink
® button, proceed with “Pro-
gramming HomeLink
®” – step 2).
For questions or comments, contact
HomeLink
® at www.homelink.com
or 1-
800-355-3515.
Frame HooksFront hook (1)
1) Take out the necessary tools (jack bar,
wheel nut wrench and tow hook) from
the onboard tool set.
2) Use the end of the jack bar (a) wrapped
with a cloth (b) to open the front tow
hook cover (c).
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3) Insert the tow hook (e) into the tow
hook receptacle (d) and screw the hook
in as far as it can be turned by hand.
(c)
(a)
(b)
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5-97OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
57L20-03E
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4) Further screw in the tow hook using the
wheel nut wrench (f) as shown in the
illustration to firmly tighten the hook.
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Rear hook (2)
1) Take out the necessary tools (jack bar,
wheel nut wrench and tow hook) from
the onboard tool set.
2) Use the end of the jack bar (a) wrapped
with a cloth (b) to open the rear tow
hook cover (c).
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3) Insert the tow hook (e) into the tow
hook receptacle (d) and screw the hook
in as far as it can be turned by hand.
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4) Further screw in the tow hook using the
wheel nut wrench (f) as shown in the
illustration to firmly tighten the hook.
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(d)
(e)(f)
(a)
(c)(b)
(d)
(e)
(f)
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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
57L20-03E
Trailer Towing
54G639
Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The
vehicle is not designed or intended for
such use. Towing a trailer can adversely
affect handling, durability and fuel econ-
omy.
Towing Your Vehicle
(recreational towing)Your vehicle may be towed behind another
vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided
you use the proper towing method speci-
fied for your vehicle. The towing method
you must use depends on the specifica-
tions of your vehicle: whether it is a 2-
wheel drive (2WD) or intelligent All Wheel
Drive (i-AWD) vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select
the proper towing method for your vehicle,
and carefully follow the corresponding
instructions. Be sure to use proper towing
equipment designed for recreational tow-
ing and make sure that towing speed does
not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph).TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE
80J2051
WARNING
Always use a safety chain when tow-
ing your vehicle and be sure to
observe federal, state, and local
requirements for trailer hitches, tow
bars, lights, etc.
DRIVE
TRAINTRANSAXLETOWING
METHOD
2WDCVT (AUTO)A
M/T (MANUAL)A B
i-AWD
includ-
ing 2WD
modeCVTnone
CAUTION
For the CVT of intelligent All Wheel
Drive (i-AWD) models, don’t tow your
vehicle behind another vehicle such
as a motorhome, or the drive train
may be seriously damaged.
Daily Inspection Checklist: NO
Starting the Engine: 1