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BEFORE DRIVING
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Power Mirror Control (if equipped)
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The switch to control the power rearview
mirrors is located on the driver’s door
panel. You can adjust the mirrors when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion. To adjust the mirrors:
1) Move the selector switch to the left or
right to select the mirror you wish to
adjust.
2) Press the outer part of the switch that
corresponds to the direction in which
you wish to move the mirror.
3) Return the selector switch to the center
position to help prevent unintended
adjustment.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside
rearview mirrors defroster, refer to “Rear
Window Defroster and Outside RearviewMirrors Defroster (if equipped) Switch” in
this section.
Front SeatsSeat Adjustment
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(3) (2)
(4) (2)
(4)(3) (1)
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the driver’s
seat or seatback while driving. The
seat or seatback could move unex-
pectedly, causing loss of control.
Make sure that the driver’s seat and
seatback are properly adjusted
before you start driving.
WARNING
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
the seat belts as a safety device,
make sure that the seats are adjusted
before the seat belts are fastened.
Seat Adjustment: 14
Head Restraints: 3

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Adjusting Seat Position
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The adjustment lever for each front seat is
located under the front of the seat. To
adjust the seat position, pull up on the
adjustment lever and slide the seat forward
or rearward. After adjustment, try to move
the seat forward and rearward to ensure
that it is securely latched.
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If the driver’s seat is equipped with a seat
height adjuster lever on the outboard side
of the seat, raise or lower the seat by pull-
ing up or down the adjuster lever.
Adjusting Seatbacks
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To adjust the seatback angle of front seat,
pull up the lever on the outboard side of
the seat, move the seatback to the desired
position, and release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.
Head Restraints: 3
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Head Restraints
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Head restraints are designed to help
reduce the risk of neck injuries in case of
an accident. Adjust the head restraint to
the position which places the center of the
head restraint closest to the top of your
ears. If this is not possible for very tall pas-
sengers, adjust the head restraint as high
as possible.
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Each front seats is equipped with a head
restraint.
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(1) Head restraint
(2) Bars
(3) Release knob
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on
the restraint until it clicks. To lower the
restraint, push down on the restraint while
holding in the release knob (3). If a head
restraint must be removed (for cleaning,
replacement, etc.), push in the release
knob and pull the head restraint all the way
out.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to recline the seat-
back to provide enough overhead clear-
ance to remove the head restraint.
WARNING
All occupants, including the driver,
should not operate a vehicle or sit in
a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the
risk of severe injury in the event of a
crash.
WARNING
All head restraints must be rein-
stalled to properly protect vehicle
occupants.
WARNING
 Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed.
 Do not attempt to adjust the head
restraint while driving.
(3)
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

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To reinstall the head restraint, insert the
head restraint bars into the holes (4) and
push the head restraint down.
Front Seat Heater (if equipped)
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With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, push in one or both of the seat heater
switches to warm the corresponding
seat(s). The indicator light below the switch
will also come on. To turn off the seat
heater, push in the switch again. The indi-
cator light below the switch will go off.
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(4)
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Improperly using the seat heater can
be hazardous. An occupant can suf-
fer burns even if the heating tempera-
ture is fairly low, if the occupant is
wearing thin pants, a thin skirt or
shorts and leaves the heater on for
long periods.
Avoid using the seat heater for these
occupants:
 People who have reduced feeling in
their legs, including the elderly or
those with certain disabilities.
 Small children, or anyone with sen-
sitive skin.
 People who are asleep or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
which make them tired.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

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BEFORE DRIVING
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Rear SeatsSeat Adjustment
Adjusting Seatbacks
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To adjust the seatback angle of the rear
seats:
1) Pull up the lever on the top of a split
folding seat.
2) Move the seatback to one of the lock
positions. The number of the lock posi-
tions depends on the vehicle specifica-
tion.
3) Release the lever to lock the seatback
in position. After adjustment, try moving
the seatback to make sure it is securely
locked.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heater ele-
ment:
 Do not subject the front seats to
heavy impacts, such as children
jumping on them.
 Do not cover the seat with any
insulating materials such as blan-
kets or cushions.
WARNING
To avoid excessive seat belt slack,
which reduces the effectiveness of
the seat belts as a safety device,
make sure that the seats are adjusted
before the seat belts are fastened.
WARNING
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer maxi-
mum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

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6) Fold the entire seat forward.
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7) Push down the adjuster (2) to make the
strap slack, and then unhook the strap
by pushing down the hook (3).
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8) Hook the strap (4) to the front seat head
restraint and re-tighten the adjuster to
apply a tension on the strap as shown
in the illustration.To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
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1) Unhook the strap from the head
restraint and stow the strap to the back
of the seat cushion as shown in the
illustration. Make sure to adjust the
strap length to avoid any slack or twist.
(2)
(3)
CAUTION
When securing the folded rear seat
with a strap, adjust the strap length
so that the rear seat will not move.
(4)
WARNING
Luggage or other cargo should be
stowed in the luggage compartment
with the rear seat in an upright posi-
tion, whenever possible. If you need
to carry cargo in the passenger com-
partment with the rear seat back
folded forward, be sure to secure the
cargo or it may be thrown about,
causing injury. Never pile cargo
higher than the seatbacks.
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2) Pull down the seat cushion until it locks
into place.
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3) Raise the seatback until it locks into
place.
After returning the seat, try moving the
seat and seatback to make sure they are
securely latched.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint
Systems
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WARNING
When returning the rear seat cushion
to the normal position, be careful that
your finger is not caught between the
lock and the floor.
CAUTION
 When returning the rear seat cush-
ion to the normal position, make
sure that there is nothing around
the striker. Any foreign materials
prevent the seat cushion from
being locked securely.
 When returning the rear seat cush-
ion to the normal position, make
sure that there is nothing under the
seat cushion. This prevents dam-
age to the seat cushion.
WARNING
An air bag supplements, or adds to,
the frontal crash protection offered
by seat belts. The driver and all pas-
sengers must be properly restrained
by wearing seat belts at all times,
whether or not an air bag is mounted
at their seating position, to minimize
the risk of severe injury or death in
the event of a crash.
Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems: 14

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Lap-Shoulder BeltEmergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
The lap-shoulder seat belt has an emer-
gency locking retractor (ELR), which is
designed to lock the seat belt only during a
sudden stop or impact. It also may lock if
you pull the belt across your body very
quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back
to unlock it, then pull the belt across your
body more slowly.
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The front passenger’s seat belt and the
rear seat belts have emergency locking
retractors (ELRs) that can be temporarily
converted to function as automatic locking
retractors (ALRs). The ALR mode should
be used if you need to secure a child
restraint system in the seat. Refer to the
“Child Restraint Systems” section for
details.
WARNING
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 Do not wear your seat belt over
hard or breakable objects in your
pockets or on your clothing. If an
accident occurs, objects such as
glasses, pens, etc. under the seat
belt can cause injury.
 Never use the same seat belt on
more than one occupant and never
attach a seat belt over an infant or
child being held on an occupant’s
lap. Such seat belt use could cause
serious injury in the event of an
accident.
 Periodically inspect seat belt
assemblies for excessive wear and
damage. Seat belts should be
replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated, or damaged
in any way. It is essential to replace
the entire seat belt assembly after it
has been worn in a severe impact,
even if damage to the assembly is
not obvious.
 Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in the rear
seat, if equipped.
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WARNING
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 Infants and small children should
never be transported unless they
are properly restrained. Restraint
systems for infants and small chil-
dren can be purchased commer-
cially and should be used. Make
sure that the system you purchase
meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Read and follow all the
directions provided by the manu-
facturer.
 Avoid contamination of seat belt
webbing by polishes, oils, chemi-
cals and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may safely be carried out
using mild soap and water.
 For children, if the shoulder belt
irritates the neck or face, move the
child closer to the center of the
vehicle.
 All seatbacks should always be in
an upright position when driving,
or seat belt effectiveness may be
reduced. Seat belts are designed to
offer maximum protection when
seatbacks are in the upright posi-
tion.
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