96 1-7. Safety information
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system 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 restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system 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 restraint system
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 restraint system 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 restraint
system 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.
If the child restraint has a top te
ther strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. ( P. 9 9 )
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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. 45)
In ALR lock mode the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended,
which could cause injury or discomfort to the child seated in the booster
seat.
■ 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 emer-
gency 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).
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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. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of emergency braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● 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 emer-
gency 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
emergency braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear IndicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
363
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 158
ABSABS ...................................... 141
Warning light ........................ 279
Air conditioning filter .............. 236
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 236
Air conditioning
system................................ 158
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 70
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 76
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 71
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 76
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 81
General airbag precautions .... 76
Indicators ................................ 81
Knee airbag precautions ........ 76
Locations of airbags ............... 67
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 80
Proper driving posture ...... 65, 76
Rear window curtain shield airbag precautions ..... 76
Seat cushion airbag precautions .......................... 76
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 71
Side airbag precautions.......... 76
SRS airbags ........................... 67
Warning light ........................ 279
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 141
Warning light ........................ 279
Assist grips.............................. 178
Audio input .............................. 167 Audio system
Audio input ............................167
AUX port/USB port ................167
Portable music player............167
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................168
Automatic light control
system ....................................132
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........116
Fluid ......................................326
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................307
Indicators...............................116
Shift lock system .... ...............307
AUX port ...................................167
Auxiliary box ............................174
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............255
Wattage .................................328
Back door ...................................33
Battery Checking ...............................218
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................309
Voltage ..................................325
Warning light .........................278
Bottle holders ...........................173
Brake assist ..............................141
Brakes Fluid ......................................217
Parking brake ........................118
Specifications ........................326
Warning light .........................277
Break-in tips .............................106A
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364 Alphabetical index
CareExterior .................................. 184
Interior ................................... 187
Seat belts .............................. 188
Cargo capacity ......................... 146
Chains ....................................... 152
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ..........87
Booster seats, installation .......92
Convertible seats, definition ....87
Convertible seats,
installation .............................92
Front passenger occupant classification system .............81
Infant seat, definition ...............87
Infant seats, installation...........92
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................................94
Installing CRS with seat belts ......................................95
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..........................99
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................76
Battery precautions ....... 219, 311
Child restraint syst em..............87
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................46
Installing child restraints ..........92
Power window lock switch.......55
Power window precautions .....57
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 242
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................48
Seat belt precautions ..............47 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 184
Interior ................................... 187
Seat belts .............................. 188
Clock ......................... 121, 126, 130
Condenser ................................ 216
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 312
CRS ............................................. 87
Cup holders .............................. 172
Curtain shield airbags ............... 67
Customizable features ............ 343
Daytime running light system .................................... 134
Defogger
Rear window ................. 164, 165
Side mirrors........................... 165
Dimension ................................ 320
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 196
Doors Back door ................................ 33
Door glasses ........................... 55
Door lock ................................ 30
Side doors ............................... 30
Side mirrors............................. 52
Warning light ......................... 280
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 280
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 106
Correct posture ....................... 65
Procedures............................ 104
Winter driving tips ................. 151C
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368 Alphabetical index
Radiator .................................... 216
Rear seatFolding down ...........................40
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 255
Switch.................................... 132
Wattage ................................. 328
Rear turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 124
Lever ..................................... 117
Replacing light bulbs ............. 255
Switch.................................... 117
Wattage ................................. 328
Rear window defogger ............ 164
Rear window wiper .................. 139
Replacing Key battery ............................ 240
Fuses .................................... 244
Light bulbs ............................. 255
Tires .............................. 204, 222
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 348
Seat belts ALR .........................................45
Automatic Locking Retractor ...45
Child restraint system installation .......................87, 92
Cleaning and maintaining...... 188
ELR .........................................45
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 45
How to wear your seat belt......43
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................46
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................46
Reminder light ....................... 280
Seat belt extenders .................46
Seat belt pretensioners ...........45 Seats
Adjustment .............................. 37
Adjustment precautions .......... 39
Child seats/child restraint system installation .......... 87, 92
Cleaning ................................ 187
Front seat adjustment ............. 37
Front seat adjustment precautions ........................... 39
Properly sitting in the seat....... 65
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 123
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 116
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 307
Shift lock system ..................... 307
Side airbags ............................... 67
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 255
Switch ................................... 132
Wattage................................. 328
Side mirror
Adjusting ................................. 52
Defogger ............................... 165
Folding .................................... 53
Spark plug ................................ 325
Specifications .......................... 320
Speedometer ............................ 121
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 49
Column lock release ............. 114
Electric power steering.......... 141
EPS ....................................... 141
Specification.......................... 327
Warning light ......................... 279R
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