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3- To move the whole seat cushion up and
down
Lumbar support adjustment
(Power type, driver’s seat)
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A lumbar support adjustment is located in the seatback of the driver’s seat. To adjust the
lumbar support, operate the switch as indica-
ted by arrows.
1- Strong
2- Weak
NOTEl To prevent the battery from running down,
operate the power seat with the engine run-ning.Armrest
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Slide forward the centre console lid while
pressing the right upper lever (A).
To get in and out of the rear
seat (3-door models, passen- ger’s seat)
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The lever can be used to make getting in and out easier.
Pull up the lever (A) or depress the pedal (B),
tilt the seatback forward. Then slide the en-
tire seat forward. To return the seat, raise the seatback, then slide the entire seat backward until there is a “click” in a locked position.
Adjust the seat position.WARNINGl Do not drive the vehicle with the seatback
folded forward. The seat is not retainedwith the seatback in this position, so seri- ous injuries could be suffered in the event
of hard braking or a collision.
Front seats
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CAUTIONlThe 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.Heated seats*
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The heated seats can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” position. Operate
the switch as indicated by arrows.
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 overheat
l When cleaning the seat, do not use benzene,
kerosene, petrol, alcohol, or other organicsolvents; these might damage the surface of the seat and 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.CAUTIONl Turn the heater off immediately if it appears
to be malfunctioning during use.Rear seats (3-door models)*/
Second seats (5-door
models)* E00402000184WARNINGlWhen a person is sitting in the middle
seating position of the rear seats (3-doormodels)/second seats (5-door models), pull
up the head restraint to a height at which
it locks in position. Be sure to make this adjustment before starting to drive. Seri- ous injuries could otherwise be suffered as
the result of an impact. Refer to “Head
restraints” on page 4-12.
Rear seats (3-door models)*/Second seats (5-door models)*
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To recline the seatback
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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.
3-door models5-door models
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.NOTEl Each seatback can be adjusted by the lever
on its side.
l On 5-door models, each of the second seat’s
sidebacks (A) is foldable. When either side
of the seatback is reclined to a new position,
its sideback automatically folds inward ac- cordingly.Armrest
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For rear seats (3-door models)
Press the button (A) at the top of the armrest
and allow the armrest to drop down.
Rear seats (3-door models)*/Second seats (5-door models)*
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For second seats (5-door mod-els)
Lift the centre head restraint and then tilt the armrest for use as illustrated.
CAUTIONl When storing the armrest, push the armrest
securely to prevent it from falling down while driving the vehicle.NOTEl Do not stand or sit on the armrest. It could
break.To get in and out of the third
seat (5-door models)
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Getting in and out of the third seat can be
made easily by folding the second seat. Referto “Folding the rear seats (3-door models) / Folding the second seats (5-door models)” on
page 4-14.
Third seat (5-door models)*
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In order to recline the seatback, lean forwardslightly, pull the seatback lock lever as shown in the illustration, and then lean back-ward 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.
Third seat (5-door models)*
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Head restraintsE00403301585WARNINGlDriving without the head restraints in
place can cause you and your passengers serious injury or death in an accident. Toreduce the risk of injury in an accident,
always make sure the head restraints are installed and properly positioned when
the seat is occupied.
l Never place a cushion or similar device on
the seatback. This can adversely affect
head restraint performance by increasing the distance between your head and the
restraint.
To adjust height
Adjust the head restraint height so that the
centre of the head restraint is as close as pos-
sible to eye level to reduce the chances of in-
jury in the event of collision. Any person too tall for the head restraint to reach their seated
eye level, should adjust the restraint as highas possible.
To raise the head restraint, move it upward.
To lower the restraint, move it downward
while pushing the height adjusting knob (A) in the direction of the arrow. After adjust-
ment, push the head restraint downward and make sure that it is locked.
To remove
Lift the head restraint with the height adjust-
ing knob (A) pushed in.
To install
Confirm that the head restraint is facing the
correct direction, and then insert it into the seatback while pressing the height adjusting
knob (A) in the direction indicated by the ar-
row.
CAUTIONl Confirm that the height adjusting knob (A)
is correctly adjusted as shown in the illustra- tion, and also lift the head restraints to en- sure that they do not come out of the seat-back.
Head restraints
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CAUTIONlThe head restraints for the seats differ in
shape and size. When installing head re- straints, make sure the head restraints are fit- ted in their respective seats.Making a luggage area
E00403400013CAUTIONlDo not stack luggage above the seatback
height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Serious accidents could result due to unre- strained objects entering the passenger com-
partment during sudden braking.
l When folding, storing or removing the seat,
be sure not to catch your hand or leg.Folding the rear seatbacks for-
ward (3-door models) / Folding the second seatbacks forward(5-door models)
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The passenger and luggage compartments can be joined by folding the rear (3-door
models) / second (5-door models) seatback forward. This is useful for carrying long ob-
jects.
To fold
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a rear
shelf (3-door models) / cargo area cover
(5-door models), remove it before per- forming the following steps. Refer to“Rear shelf (3-door models)” on page
7-86 and “Cargo area cover (5-door mod-
els)” on page 7-87.
2. Lift up the knob (A) behind the seat-
back, then tilt the seatback forward.
NOTEl Each seatback can be folded forward using
the knob on its side.
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3.Push the seat until you hear a “click”
and the seat locks securely.
To replace
Raise the seatback until it locks securely into
place.
Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that it has actually been secured.
Folding the rear seats (3-door
models) / Folding the secondseats (5-door models)
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To create luggage space, you can fold the
rear (3-door models) / second (5-door mod- els) seats.
If your vehicle is equipped with the third
seat, by folding the second seat, you can get
in and out easier.
WARNINGl When driving the vehicle, do not allow
anyone to sit on the third seat if the sec-
ond seat is in the foldeddown position. The second seat could tip rearward in the event of hard braking or a collision, re-
sulting in serious injuries.
To fold
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a rear
shelf (3-door models) / cargo area cover
(5-door models), remove it before per- forming the following steps. Refer to“Rear shelf (3-door models)” on page
7-86 and “Cargo area cover (5-door mod-
els)” on page 7-87.
2. Lift up the knob (A) behind the seat-
back, then tilt the seatback forward.
3. Lift the seat until you hear a “click”.
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To replace
1.Hold the seat with your hand, then return
the seat to its original position while pushing the stopper (A).
2. Push the seat until you hear a “click”
and the seat locks securely.
3. Raise the seatback until it locks securely
into place.
Push lightly on the seatback to confirm
that it has actually been secured.Storage of the third seat
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By folding the third seat into the luggage floor box, large articles can be stored in the vehicle.
To store
1. Remove the luggage floor board (A) and
the head restraints (B).
Refer to “Luggage floor box” on page
7-84 and “Head restraints” on page 4-12.
2. Stow the removed head restraints in the
luggage floor box with their front faces
facing upward.
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