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An inf ant must be properly
restrained in a rear-f acing, reclining
child seat until the child reaches the
seat maker’s weight or height limit
f or the seat, and the child is at least
one year old.
Only a rear-f acing child seat provides
proper support f or a baby’s head,
neck, and back.Two types of seats may be used: a
seat designed exclusively f or inf ants,
or a convertible seat used in the rear-
f acing, reclining mode.
If placed
f acing f orward, an inf ant could be
very seriously injured during a
f rontal collision.
A rear-f acing child seat can be placed
in any seating position in the back
seat, but not in the f ront.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inflates, it can hit the back of the
child seat with enough f orce to kill or
seriously injure an inf ant.
When properly installed, a rear-
f acing child seat may prevent the
driver or a f ront passenger f rom moving their seat as far back as
recommended, or f rom locking their
seat-back in the desired position.
It can also interf ere with proper
operation of the passenger’s
advanced front airbag system.
In any of these situations, we
strongly recommend that you install
the child seat directly behind the
f ront passenger’s seat, move the seat
as far forward as needed, and leave it
unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get
a smaller rear-f acing child seat.
Protecting Inf ants
Child Seat T ype
Do not put a rear-f acing child seat in
a f orward-f acing position.
Rear-f acing Child Seat Placement Never put a
rear-f acing child seat in t he f ront seat .
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Placing a rear-facing child seat
in the front seat can result in
serious injury or death during a
crash.
Always place a rear-facing child
seat in the back seat, not the
front.

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Many states, Canadian provinces and
territories allow a child one year of
age or older who also meets the
minimum size and weight
requirements to transition f rom a
rear-facing child seat to a forward
f acing seat. Know the requirements
where you are driving and follow the
child seat instructions. Many experts
recommend use of a rear-f acing seat
up to age two, if the child’s heightand weight are appropriate f or a
rear-facing seat.
Of the different seats available, we
recommend those that have a f ive-
point harness system as shown.
We also recommend that a small
child use the child seat until the child
reaches the weight or height limit
for the seat.
We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the f ront.
If the vehicle seat is too
f ar f orward, or the child’s head is
thrown f orward during a collision, an
inf lating airbag can strike the child
with enough force to cause very
serious or fatal injuries.
Even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the
passenger’s front airbag off (see
page ), a back seat is the saf est
place f or a small child. 25
Protecting Inf ants and Small Children
Protecting Small Children
Child Seat T ype Child Seat Placement
Placing a f orward-f acing child seat inthe f ront seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s airbag can behazardous.
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When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit in a back seat on a
booster seat and wear the lap/
shoulder belt.To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly f its a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself :Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
Do the child’s knees bend
comf ortably over the edge of the
seat?
The f ollowing pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt f it, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions f or a child
who must sit in f ront.
1.
2.
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Checking Seat Belt Fit
Protecting L arger Children
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Allowing a child age 12 or under
to sit in front can result in injury
or death if the passenger’s front
airbag inflates.
If a child must ride in front,
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, use a booster
seat if needed, have the child
sit up properly and wear the
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Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in f ront,
there are other important f actors you
should consider.
Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not f it properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in f ront.
To saf ely ride in f ront, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
aged 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inf lates in a moderate to severe
f rontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
A side airbag also poses risks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat.
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Physical Size
Maturity
When Can a Larger
Child Sit in Front
Protecting L arger Children
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer .64
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Trip Meter .65
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Fuel Gauge .65
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .66 ..........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 67
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Maintenance Minder . 67
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .68
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 69
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 70
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Hazard Warning Button . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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Seats .93
Driver’s Seat Power ............................
Adjustments .93
FrontSeatManual ............................
Adjustments .94
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment .95 ........................................
Armrest .95
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Rear Seat Access .95
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Head Restraints .97
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Seat Heaters .102
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
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Mirrors .106
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Power Windows .108
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Moonroof .112
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Parking Brake .114
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Interior Convenience Items . 115
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Glove Box .116
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Beverage Holders .116
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Console Compartment . 117
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Accessory Power Sockets . 118
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Sun Visor .119
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Vanity Mirror .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
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Coat Hook .120
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Center Pocket .120
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Interior Lights .121
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Ceiling Light .121
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Spotlights .121
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Courtesy Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the console lid as an armrest,
slide it to one of its three positions.
Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving. The height of your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly. To get into the rear seat on the
driver’s side, open the door and pull
the release lever up on the side of
the seat-back. The seat-back will tilt
f orward to allow easier entry to the
rear seat.
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On all V6 models and 4-cylinder EX-L
model
LX and EX models
A rmrest
Rear Seat A ccess
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
Adjustment
Driver’s Side
Seats
95
RELEASE LEVER

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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints. 13
They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint.
The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint.Donotattempttoadjustit
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom the likelihood of
whiplash and other injuries.
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Head Restraints
A djust ing t he Head Rest raint
Seats
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Front
CUSHION
RELEASE
BUTTON
LEGS SEAT-BACK

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To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
Removing t he Head Rest raint
Seats
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CUSHION
Rear Center
SEAT-BACK
LEGS RELEASE
BUTTON
Failure to reinstall, or correctly
reinstall, the head restraints can
result in severe injury during a
crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.

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