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Controls
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.
■ Adjusting the front seat
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traf fic 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.
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.
1Adjusting the front seat
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Driver’s seat is shown.Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
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Controls
Heating and Cooling*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
*
Mode Control Dial
Change airflow.
Fan Control Dial
Adjusts the fan speed. Rotate the dial all
the way to
OFF to turn everything off.
A/C Button*
Press to cool the interior or dehumidify
while heating.
Temperature Control Dial
Adjusts the interior temperature.
Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever
This lever controls the source of the air going
into the system. (Recirculation) Mode:
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior
through the system.
(Fresh Air) Mode:
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the
system in fresh air mode in normal situations.
Dashboard
vents Dashboard
and floor
vents Floor vents Floor and
defroster ventsDefroster
vents
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the HooduOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood1.Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
uThe hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
1Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Lever
Support
Rod
Grip
Clamp
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