
110 1-7. Safety information
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.
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.

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
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.
While pushing the child seat 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.
If the child restraint has a top te
ther strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. ( P. 113)

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode. ( P. 62)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause death or seri-
ous injury 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.
●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.
●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.
● 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 AIR BAG OFF
indicator light is illuminated. Failing to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

116 1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●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.
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child r estraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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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 CRS Child Restraint System
E/M English/U.S. Customary System and metric
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock SRS Supplemental Restraint System

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 236
ABS ........................................... 196
Access doors .............................38
Accessory meter ...................... 146
Active traction control system .................................... 182
Air conditioning filter............... 438
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 438
Air conditioning system ......... 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....87
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................91
Airbag warning light............... 473
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............................87
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................91
Front passenger occupant classification system .............97
General airbag precautions .....91
Locations of airbags ................84
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................95
Proper driving posture .......82, 91
Side airbag operating conditions..............................87
Side airbag precautions ..........91
SRS airbags ............................84
Antenna..................... 252, 292, 392
Anti-lock brake system
ABS warning light .................. 473
Anti-lock brake system .......... 196
Armrest ..................................... 370
Audio input ............................... 288
Audio remote controls............. 289 Audio system
Antenna................. 252, 292, 392
Audio input ............................ 288
AUX port ............................... 288
CD player .............................. 255
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 263
Optimal use ........................... 285
Portable music player ........... 288
Radio..................................... 248
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 289
Type ...................................... 244
AUTO LSD system ................... 185
Automatic light off system...... 150
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 185
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 132
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 496
AUX port ................................... 288
Auxiliary box .................... 351, 358
Back door ................................... 40
Back door lock ........................... 40
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 454
Wattage................................. 520
Back window .............................. 45
Battery Charging system warning light ..................................... 473
Checking ............................... 418
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 498
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Bluetooth audio
®..................... 295
Bluetooth phone®.................... 311
Bottle holders................... 351, 357
Brake assist.............................. 196
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Brakes
Brake system warning
buzzer ................ 184, 186, 199
Brake system warning light .................................... 472
Fluid...................................... 415
Parking brake ....................... 137
Break-in tips ............................ 120
Care
Exterior ................................. 392
Interior .................................. 395
Seat belts ............................. 396
Cargo capacity ........................ 206
Cargo net hook ........................ 375
CD player ................................. 255
Center differential lock ........... 176
Certification label ............ 218, 511
Chains ...................................... 212
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 102
Booster seats, installation .... 112
Convertible seats, definition............................. 102
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 109
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 97
Infant seat, definition ............ 102
Infant seats, installation ........ 109
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 108
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 106
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................................. 113 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................91
Battery precautions .......420, 500
Child restraint system............102
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................62
Installing child restraints ........106
Power window lock switch.......74
Power window precautions .....75
Removed key battery precautions .........................442
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................63
Seat belt precautions ..............63
Cleaning Exterior ..................................392
Interior ...................................395
Seat belts ..............................396
Clinometer ................................146
Clock ........................................ 361
Clutch start cancel switch.......191
Compass ...........................146, 385
Condenser ................................415
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............502
Crawl Control ...........................192
CRS ...........................................102
Cruise control...........................154
Cup holders ..............351, 353, 356
Curtain shield airbags ...............84
Customizable features.............535
Daytime running light system ....................................150
Defogger Rear window .........................243
Dimension.................................510
Dinghy towing ..........................232
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....404
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Alphabetical index
Parking assist .......................... 158
Parking brake .......................... 137
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage ................................ 520
Personal lights Switch ................................... 350
Wattage ................................ 520
Power outlet..................... 363, 364
Power steering Fluid...................................... 417
Power windows ......................... 74
Radiator............................ 409, 415
Radio ........................................ 248
Rear seat Folding down .......................... 51
Removing rear seat bottomcushions ............................... 52
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Switch ................................... 148
Wattage ................................ 520
Rear turn signal lights
Lever .................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Switch ................................... 136
Wattage ................................ 520
Rear view monitor system...... 163
Rear window .............................. 45
Rear window defogger............ 243
Rear differential lock system ................................... 187
Rear step bumper...................... 42
Rear window wiper.................. 153
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 540 Replacing
Key battery ............................441
Fuses ....................................443
Light bulbs .............................454
Tires ...............................423,482
Wheels ..................................435
Reset the maintenance data ...399
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................95
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................60
ALR .........................................62
Automatic Locking Retractor ...62
Child restraint system installation ...........................106
Cleaning and maintaining......396
ELR .........................................62
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................62
How to wear your seat belt......60
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................62
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................62
Reminder buzzer ...................475
Reminder light .......................475
Seat belt extenders .................63
Seat belt pretensioners ...........61
Seating capacity.......................210
Seats Adjustment ..............................49
Adjustment precautions...........50
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............106
Cleaning ........................392, 395
Folding down the rear seat......51
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................55
Front seat adjustment .............49
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................50
Head restraint..........................57P
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