
Starting the engine (petrol-pow-ered vehicles)
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The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
NOTEl After the engine has not started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the en- gine may become greater.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, make
sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.Vehicles with M/TVehicles with CVT
NOTEl The engine can only be started when the se-
lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
For safety reasons, the engine should be star-
ted when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the driving
wheels lock.
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Make sure that all warning lamps are
functioning properly.
NOTEl Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.
When it is difficult to start the engine
After several attempts, you may experience
that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such
as lamps, air conditioning blower and
rear window demister, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal ( CVT)
or the clutch pedal ( M/T), press the ac-
celerator pedal halfway and hold it there, then crank the engine. Release the accel-erator pedal, immediately after the en-
gine starts.
Keyless operation system*
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1- Lock
2- Unlock
Child protection helps prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally from the in- side.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the
rear door cannot be opened using the inside handle, but only with the outside handle.
If the lever is set to the “Unlock” position,
the child protection mechanism does not
function.
CAUTIONl When driving with a child in the rear seat,
please use the child protection to prevent ac-
cidental door opening which may cause an accident.Tailgate
E00301402461WARNINGlThe luggage compartment was not de-
signed for people to ride in it. Do not let
passengers ride in or let children play in
the luggage compartment. Riding or play- ing in the luggage compartment could re-
sult in a serious accident.
l It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open, since carbon monoxide (CO) gas
contained in engine exhaust gases can en- ter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
In addition, if the tailgate opens when
driving, luggage could fall onto the road and cause an accident.
l When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and that there is sufficient space be-
hind and above the vehicle. In addition, be careful not to hit your head or pinch
your hands, neck, etc.WARNINGl When there is a build up of snow or ice, it
should be removed before opening the tailgate. If you open the tailgate without
removing it, there is a possibility that the tailgate may close suddenly due to theweight of that snow or ice.
l When you open the tailgate make sure
that the tailgate is opened fully and re- mains fully open. If you only open the tail-
gate halfway there is a risk that the tail- gate may drop and slam shut. If you open
the tailgate while your vehicle is parked on an incline it is more difficult to do so than on the flat and also it may drop and
slam shut.CAUTIONl Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage. The heat
from the exhaust could lead to burns.
l To avoid damage to the tailgate, make sure
the area above and behind the tailgate is
clear before opening it.NOTEl Locking/unlocking with the central door
lock switch, the keyless entry system, or the
keyless operation function also locks/ unlocks the tailgate.
“Child-protection” rear doors
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Seat...................................................................................................... 4-02
Seat adjustment................................................................................... 4-03 Front seat............................................................................................. 4-03
Rear seat.............................................................................................. 4-06
Head restraints.....................................................................................4-07
Making a luggage compartment..........................................................4-08 Seat belts............................................................................................. 4-09
Pregnant women restraint....................................................................4-14
Seat belt pretensioner system and force limiter system...................... 4-14
Child restraint......................................................................................4-15 Seat belt inspection............................................................................. 4-24Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag.................................... 4-24Seat and seat belts
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SeatE004001032251-Front seat
lTo adjust forward or backward
® p. 4-03
l To recline the seatback
® p. 4-04
l To adjust seat height (driver’s seat only)
® p. 4-05
l Armrest*
® p. 4-05
l Heated seats*
® p. 4-06
2-Rear seat
l Armrest*
® p. 4-06
Seat
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Seat adjustmentE00400300271
Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are com- fortable and that you can reach the pedals,
steering wheel, switches etc. while retaining a clear field of vision.WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the seat while
driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con- trol and result in an accident. After ad-
justments are made, ensure the seating is locked in position by attempting to move
the seat forward and rearward without
using the adjusting mechanism.
l Do not let children or adults ride in areas
of the vehicle that are not equipped with seats or seat belts. Also, make sure that all
occupants are sitting in their seats and wearing their seat belts, and that children
are sitting in child restraints.
l To minimize the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision or sudden braking,the seatbacks should always be in the al-
most upright position while the vehicle is in motion. The protection provided by theseat belts may be reduced significantly
when the seatback is reclined. There is greater risk that the passenger will slide
under the seat belt, resulting in serious in- jury, when the seatback is reclined.CAUTIONl Make sure the seat is adjusted by an adult or
with adult supervision for correct and safe operation.
l Do not place a cushion or the like between
your back and the seatback while driving.The effectiveness of the head restraints will
be reduced in the event of an accident.
l When sliding the seat rearward, be careful
not to catch your hand or foot.Front seat
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ward
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Manual type
Pull the seat adjusting lever and adjust the seat forward or backward to the desired posi-tion, and release the adjusting lever.
WARNINGl To ensure the seat is locked securely, try
to move the seat forward or backward
without using the adjusting lever.
Seat adjustment
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Power type
Adjust the seat by operating the switch as in-
dicated by the arrows.
1- Adjustment forward
2- Adjustment backward
NOTEl To prevent the battery from discharging, use
the power seat while the engine is on.To recline the seatback
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Manual type
In order to recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, pull the seatback lock lever up, and
then lean backward to the desired position
and release the lever. The seatback will lock in that position.
CAUTIONl The reclining mechanism of the seatback is
spring loaded, causing it to return to the ver- tical position when the lock lever is operat- ed. When using the lever, sit close to the
seatback or hold it with your hand to control its return motion.Power type
Adjust the seatback angle by operating the
switch as indicated by the arrows.
1- To move to forward direction
2- To recline rearward
NOTEl To prevent the battery from discharging, use
the power seat while the engine is on.
Front seat
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To adjust seat height (driver’sseat only)
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Manual type
To adjust the seat height, operate the lever re-
peatedly to adjust.
1- Raise
2- Lower
Power type
To adjust the seat height, operate the switch
as indicated by arrows.
NOTEl To prevent the battery from discharging, use
the power seat while the engine is on.
1- To move the front of the seat up and
down
2- To move the rear of the seat up and
down
3- To move the whole seat up and down
Armrest*
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The lid of the floor console box can be moved forward and backward, and used as an
armrest.
Front seat
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Heated seats*
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The heated seats can be operated with the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode in ON.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
1 (HI)- Heater high (for quick heating).2- Heater off.3 (LO)- Heater low (to keep the seat
warm).CAUTIONl Switch off seat heaters when not in use.
l Operate in the high position for quick heat-
ing. Once the seat is warm, set the heater to low to keep it warm. Slight variations in seat
temperature may be felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by the operation
of the heater’s internal thermostat and does not indicate a malfunction.
l If the following types of persons use the
heated seats, they might become too hot or receive minor burns (red skin, heat blisters,
etc.):
• Children, elderly or ill people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of alcohol or
sleep inducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)
l Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects into it.
l Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other mate-
rial with high heat insulation properties on the seat while using the heater; this might
cause the heater element to overheatCAUTIONl Do not use benzine, kerosene, petrol, alcohol
or other organic solvents when cleaning the seats. Doing so could damage not only the seat cover, but also the heater element.
l If water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before at-tempting to use the heater.
l Turn the heater off immediately if it appears
to be malfunctioning during use.Rear seat
E00401300412WARNINGlWhen a person sits in the rear seat, pull
up the head restraint to a height at which it locks in position. Be sure to make thisadjustment before starting to drive. Seri-
ous injuries could otherwise be suffered as the result of an impact.Armrest*
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To use the armrest, fold it down.
Rear seat
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