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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
■
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 SAE J1819.
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 74)
■ 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.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●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. Failure 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 plate 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 swerve or an accident.

394 3-5. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Wattage ................................ 563
Battery Checking .............................. 450
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 539
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 229
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 214
Bottle holders .......................... 379
Brake Fluid...................................... 449
Parking brake ....................... 170
Brake assist ............................. 209
Break-in tips ............................ 137
BSM .......................................... 214 Care
Exterior ..................................420
Interior ...................................423
Seat belts ..............................424
Cargo capacity .........................224
CD player ..................................280
Chains .......................................229
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........122
Booster seats, installation .....126
Convertible seats, definition .............................122
Convertible seats, installation ...........................126
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 116
Infant seats, definition ...........122
Infant seats, installation.........126
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...............................127
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................129
Installing CRS with top
tether straps ........................132
Child-protectors .........................57BC

608 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................111
Battery precautions ....... 451, 542
Child restraint system............ 122
Child-protectors .......................57
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................74
Installing child restraints ........ 126
Moon roof precautions ............90
Power window lock switch.......84
Power window precautions .....86
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 472
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................78
Seat belt precautions ..............76
Seat heater precautions ........ 394
Trunk precautions ...................63
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 420
Interior ................................... 423
Seat belts .............................. 424
Clock ......................................... 386
Coat hooks ............................... 397
Coin holder ............................... 378
Compass ................................... 408
Condenser ................................ 448
Console box ............................. 377
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 544
Cruise control........................... 205
Cup holder ................................ 380
Curtain shield airbags ............. 104
Customizable features............. 581 Daytime running light
system .................................... 195
Defogger Outside rear view mirror........ 253
Rear window ......................... 253
Dimensions .............................. 552
Dinghy towing .......................... 234
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 434
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 371
Wattage................................. 563
Doors Door lock ..................... 34, 49, 55
Door windows ......................... 84
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 82
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 508
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 137
Correct posture ..................... 102
Procedures............................ 136
Winter driving tips ................. 229D

612 Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ..........21
Odometer .................................. 172
OilEngine oil .............................. 442
Opener Fuel filler door .........................91
Hood...................................... 437
Trunk .......................................61
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............82
Defogger ............................... 253
Outside temperature
display .................................... 387
Overheating, Engine ................544
Parking brake ........................... 170
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Switch.................................... 191
Wattage ................................. 563
Personal lights Switch.................................... 373
Wattage ................................. 563
Power outlet ............................. 390
Power windows ..........................84
Radiator .................................... 448
Radio ......................................... 278
Rear seats Folding down ...........................68
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 486
Switch.................................... 191
Wattage ................................. 563
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Wattage ................................. 563 Rear view mirror
Compass ............................... 408
Rear window defogger ............ 253
Replacing Fuses .................................... 474
Key battery ............................ 469
Light bulbs............................. 486
Tires ...................................... 520
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 590
Safety Connect......................... 412
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt............. 72
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 74
Child restraint system installation........................... 126
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 424
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 74
How to wear your seat belt ..... 72
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 74
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 74
Reminder light ....................... 508
Seat belt extenders ................. 75
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 73
Seat heaters ............................. 393
Seating capacity ...................... 228N
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613
Alphabetical index
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 65
Adjustment precautions .......... 67
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 126
Cleaning ............................... 423
Head restraint ......................... 70
Properly sitting in the seat .... 102
Rear seat folding down........... 68
Seat heaters ......................... 393
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 185
Shift lever Automatic
transmission ............... 157, 161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 534
Shift lock system..................... 534
Side airbags ............................. 104
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 563
Side mirror Adjusting and folding .............. 82
Defogger............................... 253
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 34
Starting the engine ............... 150
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 460
Storage location ................... 520
Spark plug................................ 558
Specifications .......................... 552
Speedometer ........................... 172 Steering
Column lock release......148, 154
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................79
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............486
Wattage .................................563
Storage feature.........................375
Storage precautions ................224
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................547
Sun visors.................................384
Sunshade Roof.........................................88
Switch Emergency flasher switch .....498
Engine switch ................147, 150
Fog light switch .....................198
Hazard light switch ................498
Ignition switch................147, 150
Light switches........................191
Power door lock switch ...........55
Power window switch ..............84
Window lock switch .................84
Wiper and washer switch ......200