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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)
■
Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat
Place the child seat on the rear
seat facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
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.

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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.
■Forward facing Convertible seat
Place the child seat on the seat
facing the front of the vehicle.
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.

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■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode. ( P. 77)
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.

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
When installing a child restraint system
●When installing a child restraint system in the center third seat, adjust both
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 sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● 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 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 provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
●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 AIR BAG
OFF indicator light is illuminated. Fail-
ing to do so may result in death or seri-
ous injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension System
BSM Blind Spot Monitor CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking RetractorFFV Flexible Fuel Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 300, 308
ABS ........................................... 254
Active traction control ............. 254
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 246
Air conditioning filter............... 563
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 563
Front air conditioning system ................................ 300
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 308
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 117
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 121
Airbag warning light............... 604
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 117
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 127
General airbag
precautions ......................... 121
Locations of airbags .............. 114
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 125
Proper driving posture ........................ 112, 121
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 117
Side airbag precautions ........ 121
SRS airbags .......................... 114
Alarm ......................................... 109
Antenna..................................... 326
Anti-lock brake system............ 254
Armrest ..................................... 494
Ashtrays.................................... 480
A-TRAC ..................................... 254
Audio input ............................... 363 Audio system
A/V input port ........................ 409
Antenna................................. 326
Audio input ............................ 363
Audio visual input .................. 409
AUX port ............................... 363
CD player/changer ................ 329
DVD player............................ 392
iPod ....................................... 346
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 338
Optimal use ........................... 359
Portable music player ........... 363
Radio..................................... 321
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 384
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 365
Type ...................................... 317
USB memory......................... 352
Audio visual input.................... 409
AUTO LSD system ................... 252
Automatic light control system .................................... 193
Automatic transmission .......................... 162
AUX port ................................... 363
Auxiliary box ............................ 473
A/V input port ........................... 409
AVS ........................................... 246
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 580
Wattage................................. 655
Back door
Back door ................................ 42
Wireless remote control .......... 33
Back window ........................... 96
Battery Checking ............................... 544
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 634
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 272A
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Alphabetical index
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 236
Blind Spot Monitor
system ................................... 236
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 368
Bluetooth® phone ................... 419
Bottle holder ............................ 472
Brakes Fluid...................................... 541
Parking brake ....................... 167
Brake assist ............................. 254
Break-in tips ............................ 151
Card holder .............................. 458
Care Exterior ................................. 518
Interior .................................. 520
Seat belts ............................. 521
Cargo capacity ........................ 266
Cargo hooks ............................ 501
CD changer CD ........................................ 329
MP3 ...................................... 338
WMA disc ............................. 338
CD player ................................. 329
Chains ...................................... 272
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 132
Booster seats, installation .... 143
Convertible seats, definition............................. 132
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 142
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 127
Infant seats, definition .......... 132
Infant seats, installation ........ 141
Installing CRS with LATCH system................................ 138
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 141
Installing CRS with top tether straps ....................... 144 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................121
Battery precautions .......545, 636
Child restraint system............132
Child-protectors .......................38
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................78
Installing child restraints ........136
Moon roof precautions ..........101
Power window lock switch.......93
Power window precautions .....95
Removed key battery
precautions .........................567
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................81
Seat belt precautions ..............78
Seat heater precautions ........491
Child-protectors .........................38
Cigarette lighter .......................481
Cleaning Exterior ..................................518
Interior ...................................520
Seat belts ..............................521
Climate control seat.................492
Clock ........................................ 477
Coin holder ...............................455
Compass ...................................511
Condenser ................................541
Console box .....................456, 463
Conversation mirror ................482
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............637
CRS ...........................................132
Cruise control Cruise control ........................203
Dynamic laser cruise
control .................................207
Cup holders ..............................468
Curtain shield airbags .............114
Customizable features.............672
C

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Alphabetical index
Outside temperature
display ................................... 478
Overhead console ................... 466
Overheating, Engine ............... 637
Parking assist .......................... 220
Parking brake .......................... 167
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 580
Switch ................................... 188
Wattage ................................ 655
Pen holder................................ 461
Personal lights Switch ................................... 451
Wattage ................................ 655
Power back door ....................... 43
Power back window .................. 96
Power outlet............................. 483
Power windows ......................... 93
Radiator.................................... 541
Radio ........................................ 321
Rear air conditioning system ................................... 308
Rear console box .................... 463
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 54
Folding down second
seatback............................... 58
Folding down third
seatback............................... 60
Rear seat entertainment system ................................... 384
Rear seat entertainment system controller battery ..... 389
Rear side sunshade ................ 495
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 580
Wattage ................................ 655 Rear view mirror
Anti-glare ...........................84, 89
Compass ...............................511
Indicator ................................236
Rear view monitor system ......227
Rear window defogger ............312
Rear window wiper ..................200
Replacing
Fuses ....................................568
Key battery ............................566
Light bulbs .............................580
Tires ......................................619
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................678
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch.......126
Roof luggage carrier ..................91
Seatback table ....................52, 497
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............72
ALR .........................................77
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................77
Child restraint system
installation ...........................136
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................521
Comfort guide..........................75
ELR .........................................77
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................77
How to wear your seat belt......72
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................78
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................77
Reminder light .......................605
Seat belt extenders .................78
Seat belt pretensioners ...........76
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