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Operation of each component
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Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
To return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, lift them up
until they lock.
■Seat belt hangers
■ Stowing the seat belt buckles
■ Seatback strap
Folding down the seatbacks
Stow the seat belts in their seat belt hang-
ers when not in use.
The buckle can be stowed when the seat-
belt is not in use.
The folded third seat can be raised from
the luggage compartment.
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WARNING
■ When operating the seats
→ P. 172
■ Reclining adjustment
→ P. 172
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
→ P. 172
NOTICE
■ When the third seat is folded forward
→ P. 173
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1984-1. Before driving
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
WARNING
■ Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
● Aerosol cans
■ Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent t he pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may re sult in items hitting the driver or pas-
sengers, possibly causing an accident.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
● Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than
the seatbacks.
● When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly fastened.
● Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover (if equipped)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
● Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■ Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
● Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deteriorati on of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious injury.
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489Alphabetical index
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Seat belts .................................... 38Adjusting the seat belt............. 41
Child restraint system
installation............................. 68
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 306
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 42
How to wear your seat belt ..... 36
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 42
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 44
Reminder light and buzzer .... 381
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 41
SRS warning light ................. 377
Seat heaters ............................. 279
Seats Adjustment ............ 165, 169, 174
Adjustment precautions ........ 167
Child seats/child restraint system installation .......... 59, 67
Cleaning ................................ 305
Front seats ............................ 165
Head restraint ....................... 177
Properly sitting in the seat....... 36
Seat heaters.......................... 279
Second seats ........................ 169
Third seats ............................ 174 Sensor
Automatic headlight system ................................ 216
Inside rear view mirror .......... 183
Radar sensor ................ 240, 256
Service reminder indicators ............................... 104
Shift lever ................................. 208
Shift lever light......................... 280
Side airbags ............................... 46
Side doors ................................ 142
Side mirrors ............................. 184 Adjustment ............................ 184
Folding .................................. 184
Heaters ................................. 273
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 364
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Smart entry & start system ..... 151 Antenna location ................... 151
Entry functions ...................... 142
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Warning message ................. 400
Snow tires ................................ 265
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 461
Storage location .................... 405
Spark plug ................................ 458
Specifications .......................... 452
Speech command system
*
Speedometer ............................ 110
SRS airbags ............................... 46
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.