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uuAdjusting the MirrorsuPower Door Mirrors
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Power Door MirrorsYou can adjust the door mirrors when the
ignition switch is in ON
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■ Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
The driver side door mirror has outer and inner segments.
The outer segment is slightly curved to provide
a wider angle view than a standard flat mirror.
This wider view may help you check areas that
are not visible using a standard door mirror.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
■Expanded View Driver’s Mirror1Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Objects visible in the outer segment of the driver side
door mirror appears smaller than objects in the rest of
the mirror. But in fact, they are closer than they
appear.
Do not rely on your mirrors. Always look to the side
and behind your vehicle before changing lanes.
Outer Segment
Inner Segment
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Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger's seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient space.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height Adjustment
(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Driver’s seat is shown.
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Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The passenger should also adjust their seat-
back to a comfortable, upright position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.
■Adjusting the Seat-Backs1Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.
Doing so may interfe re with proper seat belt or airbag
operation.
If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
3WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.
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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in both seating positions. However,
they are non-adjustable.
Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove the head restraint:
1.Unhook the strap on the outside edge of the seat-back.
2. Pull out the strap throughout the band on
the outside under edge of the head restraint.
3. Push the release button, and pull the head restraint upward.
■Head Restraints
■Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
1Head Restraints
The driver’s and passenger’s seats have active head restraints.
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3WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before
driving.
Strap
Band
Release Button
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To install the head restraint: 1.Put the legs back in place, then slightly lower it.
uDo not push it down fully until it locks in
place.
2. Insert the strap onto the band, then hook it
to the magnet on the outside edge of the seat-back.
3. Push the head restraint down until it locks.
Make sure the head restraint locks in place
when you reinstall it.
After all occupants have adjusted their seats, and put on their seat belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet
on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is off.
Sitting improperly can increase the ch ance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the seat can be seriously or fatally
injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.
Magnet
■Maintain a Proper Sitting Position1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.
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The driver’s and passenger’s seats have active
head restraints. In a rear impact, an occupant
properly secured by a seat belt will be pushed
against the seat-back and the head restraint
will move forward. This reduces the distance
between the restraint and the occupant’s
head, which helps reduce the likelihood of
whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.
■Active Head Restraints1Active Head Restraints
In order for the active head restraints to operate
properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
After collision, the activa ted restraint should return to
its normal position. If the restraint does not return to
its normal position, or in the event of a severe
collision, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed. ■ Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations: • When either of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• You remove the key from the ignition switch.
■ OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
Each front interior light can be used as a map
light. Each light can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Interior Light Switch1Interior Light Switch
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations: • When you unlock the driver's door but do not open
it.
• When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior light dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 90
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations: • When you lock the driver's door.
• When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.
• When you turn the ignition switch to ON
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If you leave either door open without the key in the
ignition switch, the interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.
When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and either door is open, the front interior
light will not go off when you press the lens.
Door Activated
Position
On
Off
Rear
Front
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Interior Convenience ItemsPull the handle to open the glove box.
You can keep beverage bottles and cans cool
with the air conditioning system. 1.Push the lever forward to open the air vent
in the glove box.
2. Turn on the climate control system and
adjust the temperature to cool.
3. Set the mode control or .
uThe cool air is diverted through the air vent.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
Use only resealable containers or keep unopened
cans in the glove box.
Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery and
electrical components in the glove box and inside the
dashboard.
When the heater begins to divert warm air, the
airflow into the glove box is shut off.
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
Handle
Close OpenLever
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