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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the outside rear seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the to p 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. 59)
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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
■Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and then allow it to retract
slightly in order to activate the
ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Before driving
While pushing the child seat
down into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child seat is securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that in cannot be extended.
■
Forward facing Convertible seat
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child seat and insert the plate
into the buckle. Make sure that
the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder strap
and then allow it to retract
slightly into the ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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■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.
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode: ( P. 62)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.
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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●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 sudden 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 seat 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.
● 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.
● Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in a secure place
when you use the child restraint system on the rear seat.
■ 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 sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child r estraint 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 system. 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 a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 200, 208
ABS........................................... 174
Air conditioning filter .............. 403
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 403
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 200
Manual air conditioning system................................ 208
Steering wheel air
conditioning switch ............. 204
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 93
Airbag precautions for
your child.............................. 97
Airbag warning light .............. 437
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 94
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 97
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 102
General airbag precautions .... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 90
Modification and disposal of airbags ........................... 101
Proper driving posture ...... 88, 97
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 94
Side airbag precautions.......... 97
SRS airbags ........................... 90 Alarm ...........................................85
Antenna.....................................225
Anti-lock brake system............174
Armrest .....................................337
Ashtray......................................332
Audio input ...............................263
Audio system
Antenna .................................225
Audio input ............................263
AUX port................................263
CD player/changer ................228
iPod .......................................244
MP3/WMA disc......................236
Optimal use ...........................258
Portable music player............263
Radio .....................................220
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................265
Type ......................................216
USB memory .........................251
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................200
Automatic light control system ....................................162
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................471
S mode ..................................141
AUX port ...................................263
Auxiliary boxes ........................326A
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................. 500
Battery Checking ............................... 384
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 475
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 183
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 268
Bluetooth® phone .................... 284
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 381
Parking brake ........................ 147
Brake assist .............................. 174
Break-in tips ............................. 124
Care
Exterior .................................. 354
Interior ................................... 356
Seat belts .............................. 357
Cargo capacity ......................... 179
Cargo net .................................. 342
CD changer ............................... 228
CD player .................................. 228
Chains ....................................... 183
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 107
Booster seats, installation ..... 111
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 107
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 102
Infant seats, definition ........... 107
Infant seats, installation......... 111
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 112
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 114
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 117 Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 97
Battery precautions ....... 385, 477
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors....................... 45
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 63
Installing child restraints........ 111
Moon roof precautions ............ 78
Power window lock switch ...... 72
Power window precautions ..... 74
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 408
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 60
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 66
Seat belt precautions .............. 64
Seat heater precautions ........ 335
Trunk precautions ................... 51
Child-protectors ......................... 45
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 354
Interior ................................... 356
Seat belts .............................. 357
Clock ......................................... 331
Compass................................... 349
Condenser ................................ 380
Console box ............................. 322
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 479
Cruise control .......................... 170
Cup holder ................................ 324
Curtain shield airbags ............... 90
Customizable features ............ 516
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