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Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Move back and allow sufficient space.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Height adjustment(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat .
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Driver’s seat show n
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in\
a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the se\
at.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor\
.
WARNING
Floor Mats
Position the front seat floor mats properly, and
anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,
the floor mats can interfere with the front seat
functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
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Cargo Cover
The cargo cover can be used to conceal your parcels and protect them fro\
m
direct sunlight.
To extend the cargo cover
Pull the handle on the center edge, then clip the
mounting rods in the hooks on both sides of the
hatch opening.
To retract the cargo cover
Slip the rods out of the hooks, then slowly roll it
back until it is completely retracted.
To remove the cargo cover
Push either end of the housing inward, then lift it out
of its position.
To store the cargo cover
Push one end of the unit into the hole on one side
panel, then insert the other end into the hole on
the other side. After storing the unit, rock it up and
down to make sure it is securely placed.
Reverse this procedure to install the housing unit in
place.
To separate the cargo area into two
Pull out the cargo cover from its housing while it
is stored on the cargo area floor. Clip the mounting
rods in the hooks at both sides of the hatch opening.
Handle
Mounting ro d
Hook
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sit\
ting in the
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to
switch between day and night positions.
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving postur\
e.
1.
Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever
.
2.
Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3.
Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Selector
switch
Adjustment
switch
Tab
Daytime
position Night
position
To adjust
To lock
Lever
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
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Maintenance Minder™
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a\
message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press\
either Info
(p/q) button on the steering wheel to change displays.
See the service code table on page 93 to check which items need maintena\
nce
based on the main and sub items shown in the display.
Maintenance Minder
message
System message
indicator
Sub items
Main item
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake \
uid every
3 years.
•
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy
.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts that
are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1:If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change \
the engine oil every year.
*2:If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner elem\
ent every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oi l*1
B Replace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uid s
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
Check expiration date for Tire Repair Kit bottle
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industryand diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).#:See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
Rotate tires
2 Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transmission uid
4 Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolant