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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode: ( P. 59)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.
■ 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 sudden
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 the
“PASSENGER 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
●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.
■ 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
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud and Snow MAX Maximum
MIN Minimum
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
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

518 Alphabetical index
CareExterior .................................. 336
Interior ................................... 338
Seat belts .............................. 339
Cargo capacity ......................... 170
CD changer ............................... 217
CD player .................................. 217
Chains ....................................... 174
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 seats, definition ........... 102
Infant seats, installation......... 106
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............................... 107
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 109
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 113
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................92
Battery precautions ....... 367, 458
Child restraint system............ 102
Child-protectors .......................40
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................60
Installing child restraints ........ 106
Moon roof precautions ............74
Power window lock switch.......69
Power window precautions .....70
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 389
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 57
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................63 Seat belt precautions .............. 61
Seat heater precautions ........ 327
Trunk precautions ................... 47
Child-protectors ......................... 40
Cleaning Exterior.................................. 336
Interior ................................... 338
Seat belts .............................. 339
Clock ......................................... 323
Compass................................... 330
Condenser ................................ 363
Console box ............................. 314
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 460
Cruise control .......................... 162
Cup holder ................................ 316
Curtain shield airbags ............... 85
Customizable features ............ 495
Daytime running light system .................................... 158
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 205
Side mirror ............................ 205
Dimension ................................ 468
Dinghy towing ................... 187,188
Display Trip information ..................... 154
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 347
Doors Door lock ..................... 23, 34, 39
Door windows ......................... 69
Side mirrors............................. 67
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 426
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 120
Correct posture ....................... 83
Procedures............................ 118
Winter driving tips ................. 174C
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522 Alphabetical index
Radiator .................................... 363
Radio ......................................... 210
Rear seatsFolding down ...........................52
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 400
Switch.................................... 157
Wattage ................................. 479
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 144
Wattage ................................. 479
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 330
Rear window defogger ............ 205
Replacing Fuses .................................... 390
Key battery ............................ 386
Light bulbs ............................. 400
Tires ...................................... 436
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 502 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 56
Automatic Locking
Retractor ............................... 59
Child restraint system
installation........................... 106
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 339
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 59
How to wear your seat belt ..... 56
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 60
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................. 59
Reminder light ....................... 426
Seat belt extenders ................. 60
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 58
Seat heaters ............................. 327
Seating capacity ...................... 173
Seats Adjustment .............................. 49
Adjustment precautions .......... 51
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 106
Cleaning ................................ 338
Head restraint ......................... 54
Properly sitting in the seat....... 83
Rear seat folding down ........... 52
Seat heaters.......................... 327
Service reminder indicators .............................. 150
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 137
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 450
Manual transmission ............. 143
Shift lock system ..................... 450
Side airbags ............................... 85
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage................................. 479RS