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Before driving
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 teth er 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. 55)
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Installation with LATCH system
Fold down the seatback and
back to the most upright position
until it locks into place.
Type A Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the hooks of the
lower straps onto the
LATCH anchors and
tighten the lower straps.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.
(→ P. 1 1 4 )
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
Most
upright
position
Canada
only
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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. 11 4 )
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
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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.
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 it cannot be extended.
n
Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
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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.
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 it cannot be extended.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. ( →P. 114)
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CAUTION
nWhen installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode. ( →P. 60)
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.
n 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.
lIf 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.
l Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
l 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
n
When installing a child restraint system
lSplit 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.
l 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.
l 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.
l Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
l Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be
sure it is secure.
l After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
l Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
l 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.
l 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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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 186
ABSABS ...................................... 160
Warning light ........................ 320
Air conditioning filter .............. 281
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 281
Air conditioning
system................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 89
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 93
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 89
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 93
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 98
General airbag precautions .... 93
Indicators ................................ 98
Locations of airbags ............... 86
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 97
Proper driving posture ...... 84, 93
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 89
Side airbag precautions.......... 93
SRS airbags ........................... 86
Warning light ........................ 320
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna ............................ 199, 238
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 320
Audio input .............................. 217 Audio system
Antenna .................................199
Audio input ............................217
AUX port................................217
CD player ..............................203
MP3/WMA disc......................208
Optimal use ...........................215
Portable music player............217
Radio .....................................197
Type ......................................195
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........133
Fluid ......................................363
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................343
Indicators...............................133
Shift lock system .... ...............343
AUX port ...................................217
Auxiliary boxes ................225, 234
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............297
Wattage .................................366
Back door ...................................35
Battery
Checking ...............................264
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................345
Preparing and checking before winter .......................169
Voltage ..................................363
Warning light .........................320
Bottle holders ...........................223
Brake assist ..............................160
Brakes Fluid ......................................263
Parking brake ........................137
Specifications ........................364
Warning light .........................319
Break-in tips .............................122A
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