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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●Ensure that the belt and plate 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 provid ed by the child restraint system manufac-
turer.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■When connecting the battery terminal
Lower the lever into the locked position and ensure that the terminal is securely
fixed in place.
If the terminal is not securely fixed in place, it may come off while the vehicle is
being driven. This may cause the engine and electronic components to stop func-
tioning, resulting in an accident.
■Chemicals in the battery
A battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydro-
gen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death or serious
injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the battery.
■Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or
closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.
■How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The battery may explode if charged at a
quicker rate.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASG Automated Sequential Gearbox
CCM Carbon Ceramic Material
CFRP Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
FCC Federal Communications Commission
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GPS Global Positioning System
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection
LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
NCRP National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure-
ment
NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
OBD On Board Diagnostics
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
“AUTO” driving mode ........................ 104
A/C ................................................... 186, 194
ABS.............................................................. 166
Active rear wing ....................................... 171
Air conditioning filter ..........................283
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 283
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................... 186, 194
Air gauge ................................................. 278
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 65
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 68
Airbag warning light .......................... 314
General airbag precautions ........... 68
Locations of airbags.............................. 61
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................... 71
Passenger occupant classification system.......................... 72
Proper driving posture ...................... 59
Seat airbag precautions .................... 68
Seat belt airbag operating conditions.............................................. 65
SRS airbags ............................................... 61 Alarm ............................................................ 55
Anti-lock brake system ........................166
ASG ............................................................ 102
Audio input*
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Audio system.......................................... 202
Auto away function................................. 33
Automatic air conditioning
system ........................................... 186, 194
Automated Sequential Gearbox .... 102
Average fuel consumption ........ 118, 132
Average vehicle speed ............... 119, 132
AUX port*
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Alphabetical index
Safety connect......................................... 219
Seat beltsAutomatic locking retractor............ 38
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 80
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts..................................... 236
Emergency locking retractor ..........37
How to wear your seat belt............. 36
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 38
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use......................... 38
Reminder light....................................... 315
Seat belt guide ........................................ 37
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 37
Seat belt airbags ........................................ 61
Seat heaters................................................32
Seating capacity ..................................... 179
Seats Adjustment ...............................................32
Adjustment precautions.....................34
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 80
Cleaning ................................................ 235
Properly sitting in the seat................ 59
Power easy access system...............33
Seat heaters..............................................32 Service reminder indicators ............... 121
Settings....................................................... 148
Shift change.............................................. 102
Shift speed level...................................... 107
Shift speed selector .............................. 107
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................299
Switch........................................................ 158
Wattage .................................................. 367
Side mirror.................................................. 43
“SOS” button*
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Spark plug................................................ 362
Specifications*2.................................... 358
Speed indicator ...................................... 126
Speed meter Speed indicator.....................................126
Speed meter ............................................ 116
Start switch .................................................98
Starting the engine ..................................98
Status information.................................. 132
Steering wheel Adjustment ................................................. 41
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ........................299
Switch........................................................ 158
Storage feature......................................209
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .....354
Sun visors .................................................. 213
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*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Inside the LFA”.