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Split rear seats (type B)
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Non-split rear seat only:
Reinstall the head restraint.
Reinstall the auxiliary boxes, deck board and luggage cover.
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
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CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode. (P. 61)
In ALR lock mode the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended,
which could cause injury or discomfort to the child seated in the booster
seat.
■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of emer-
gency braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●If the driver's seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
●Only put a forward-facing or booster
child seat on the front seat when
unavoidable. When installing a forward-
facing or booster child seat on the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far
back as possible even if AIR BAG OFF
indicator light is illuminated. Failing to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●Split rear seats: When installing a child restraint system in the rear center
seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align seatbacks
at the same angle. The seatbacks must be adjusted to the same angle.
Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and
this may cause death or serious injuries in the event of emergency brak-
ing, sudden swerving or an accident.
●Split rear seats: When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint sys-
tem, move the seat as far back as possible and adjust the seatback as
upright as possible.
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of emergency braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be
sure it is secure.
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
●Split rear seats: When a child restraint system with a top tether strap is
installed, do not install the head restraint. The head restraint may interfere
with the top tether strap preventing secure installation of the child restraint
system.
●Split rear seats: Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in
a secure place when you use the child restraint system on the rear seats.
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CAUTION
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of emer-
gency braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
emergency braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 186
ABS
ABS ...................................... 160
Warning light ........................ 316
Air conditioning filter .............. 278
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 278
Air conditioning
system................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 88
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 92
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 88
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 92
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 97
General airbag precautions .... 92
Indicators ................................ 97
Locations of airbags ............... 85
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 96
Proper driving posture ...... 83, 92
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 88
Side airbag precautions.......... 92
SRS airbags ........................... 85
Warning light ........................ 316
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna ............................ 199, 236
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 316
Audio input .............................. 217
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 199
Audio input ........................... 217
AUX adapter ......................... 217
CD player ............................. 203
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 208
Optimal use .......................... 215Portable music player............217
Radio .....................................197
Type ......................................195
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........132
Fluid ......................................357
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................339
Indicators...............................132
Shift lock system ...................339
AUX adapter .............................217
Auxiliary boxes ................225, 233
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Wattage .................................360
Back door ...................................36
Battery
Checking ...............................261
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................341
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................169
Voltage ..................................357
Warning light .........................316
Bottle holders ...........................223
Brake assist ..............................160
Brakes
Fluid ......................................260
Parking brake ........................136
Specifications ........................358
Warning light .........................315
Break-in tips .............................122
Care
Exterior ..................................236
Interior ...................................238
Seat belts ..............................239
Cargo capacity .........................165
CD player ..................................203
Chains .......................................169A
B
C
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Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........ 102
Booster seats, installation ..... 106
Convertible seats, definition .. 102
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 106
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............97
Infant seat, definition ............. 102
Infant seats, installation......... 106
Installing CRS with LATCH
system ................................ 108
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 109
Installing CRS with top
tether straps ........................ 113
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................92
Battery precautions ....... 262, 344
Child restraint system............ 102
Child-protectors .......................34
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................62
Installing child restraints ........ 106
Power window lock switch.......72
Power window precautions .....73
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 282
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................65
Seat belt precautions ..............63
Child-protectors .........................34
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 236
Interior ................................... 238
Seat belts .............................. 239
Clock ......................... 139, 141, 229
Clutch
Fluid ...................................... 358
Pedal ..............................120,134
Comfort guide ............................59
Condenser ................................ 259
CRS ........................................... 102Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 156
Indicator ................................ 156
Cup holders .............................. 222
Curtain shield airbags ............... 85
Customizable features ............ 377
Daytime running light
system .................................... 150
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirrors........................... 193
Dimension ................................ 352
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 247
Doors
Back door ................................ 36
Door glasses ........................... 71
Door lock ................................. 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 68
Warning light ......................... 318
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 318
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 122
Correct posture ....................... 83
Procedures............................ 120
Winter driving tips ................. 169
Electric power steering
Electric power steering.......... 160
Warning light ......................... 316
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 304
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 337
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 339
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 341
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 315
D
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Seat belts
Adjustment ..............................57
ALR .........................................61
Automatic Locking Retractor ...61
Child restraint system
installation ................... 102, 106
Cleaning and maintaining...... 240
Comfort guide..........................59
ELR .........................................61
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 61
How to wear your seat belt......56
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................62
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................62
Reminder light ....................... 318
Seat belt extenders .................62
Seat belt pretensioners ...........61
Seats
Adjustment ..............................40
Adjustment precautions........... 42
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ...... 102, 106
Cleaning ................................ 238
Folding down the rear seat......45
Folding down the rear seat
precautions ...........................49
Front seat adjustment .............40
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................42
Head restraint..........................50
Properly sitting in the seat .......83
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 145
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 132
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 339
Manual transmission ............. 134
Shift lock system..................... 339
Side airbags................................85Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 294
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage................................. 360
Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 68
Defogger ............................... 193
Folding .................................... 69
Spare tire
Identification number............. 364
Inflation pressure .......... 272, 359
Information ............................ 364
Replacing .............................. 325
Size ....................................... 359
Storage location .................... 325
Spark plug ................................ 356
Specifications .......................... 352
Speedometer ............................ 139
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 66
Column lock release ............. 130
Electric power steering.......... 160
EPS ....................................... 160
Specification.......................... 359
Warning light ......................... 316
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 294
Wattage................................. 360
Storage features
Auxiliary boxes .............. 220, 225
Bottle holders ................ 220, 223
Cup holders................... 220, 222
Glove boxes .................. 220, 221
Storage precautions ................ 167
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 348
Sun visors ................................ 227
Switch
Cruise control ........................ 156
Emergency flashers
switch.................................. 304
Engine switch ........................ 129S