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■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system
may not operate.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 744)
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 7 8 8 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door open ing and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it
may result in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the second
seat.

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Power easy access systemWhen the driver enters and exits the ve hicle, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel will automatically perform the following operations:
Exiting the vehicle: When all of the
following actions have been per-
formed, the steering wheel will
move up and back to the point far-
thest away from the driver and the
seat will move backward (auto
away function):
• The shift lever has been shifted to P
• The “ENGINE START STOP”switch has been turned off
• The driver seat belt has been unfastened
Entering the vehi cle: When either
of the following actions has been
performed, the steering wheel will
move toward the driver and seat
will move forward (auto return
function):
• The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned to ACCES-
SORY mode
• The driver seat belt has been fas- tened

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■Customization
The distance that the driver’s seat moves backward during the auto away function
can be changed. (Customizable features P. 7 8 8 )
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or yo ur neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move
and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Folding down the second seatbacks (without third seats)■ Before folding down the second seatbacks
Stow the center seat belt buckle
with the hook-and-loop fastener
and lower the head restraints to
the lowest position.
■ Folding down second seatbacks
Pull the lever and fold down the
outer seat head restraint.
Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
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■Folding down second center seatback only
■If you cannot raise the second seatback
Pull the center seatback lock release lever
behind the seatback and fold it down.
To return the center seatback to its original
position, lift it up until it locks.
Release the seat belt lock by:
Pushing on the lower front edge of the
seatback to slacken the seat belt.
Let the seat belt retract a little.

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Folding down the third seatsR: Right seat return switch
R: Right seat fold switch
L: Left seat return switch
L: Left seat fold switch
The switches can be operated from
both the rear door side and the
back door side.
■Before folding down the third seats
Use the seat belt hangers to pre-
vent the belts from being tangled.

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CAUTION
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compartment
while driving.
●Do not allow children to en ter the luggage compartment.
■Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the
seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen, or yo ur neck may contact the shoulder belt,
increasing the risk of death or seriou s injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly
move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Be careful not to get hands or feet pinc hed between the rear console box and the
second seat when folding down the rear seatback.

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CAUTION
■When stowing the third seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Check that there is no luggage and that there are no other people around the
seat before stowing operation.
●Do not insert hands or feet into the moving parts of the seat.
●Do not allow children to operate the seat.
■After returning the seatbacks to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.
●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rearward on
the top.
●Check that the seat belts are not tw isted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■When returning the third seat (vehicles with a luggage cover)
If the luggage cover is installed in the luggage compartment, make sure you remove
it before returning the third seat. ( P. 568) The luggage cover may be damaged
by the seat.