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VQ40DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-24)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-17)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2615
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VK56DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-24)
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
8. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-17)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2655
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-12
Automatic Transmis-
sion check warning
light2-12
Automatic Transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light2-12
or
Brake warning light 2-12
Charge warning
light
2-13
Door open warning
light2-13
Warning
light Name Page
Driver’s seat belt
warning light and
chime 2-13
Engine oil pressure
warning light
2-13
Low fuel warning
light2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-15
Master warning light 2-15
Passenger’s seat
belt warning light
2-15
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light 2-16
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-16
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-16
High beam indicator
light (blue)
2-16
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-16
Security indicator
light (if so equipped)2-17
Slip indicator light 2-17
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Indicatorlight Name Page
Tow mode ON indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-17
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-17
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-17
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MEMO
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(for passenger’s seat and if so equipped for
driver’s seat) ...................................1-3
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped for driver’s seat) ..................1-4
Armrests (if so equipped) ........................1-5
Flexible seating .................................1-6
Removing the 2nd, 3rd and 4th row seats .........1-7
Installing the 2nd, 3rd and 4th row seats ..........1-9
Seat rail covers ................................ 1-11
Seat configurations ............................ 1-14
Head restraints/headrests ......................... 1-15
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components .................................. 1-16
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components .................................. 1-16
Remove ...................................... 1-16
Install ........................................ 1-17
Adjust ........................................ 1-17
Seat belts ....................................... 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-19
Seat belt warning light ......................... 1-22
Pregnant women .............................. 1-22
Injured persons ................................ 1-22Three-point type seat belt with retractor
..........1-22
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-26
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-26
Child safety ...................................... 1-27
Infants ........................................ 1-27
Small children ................................. 1-28
Larger children ................................ 1-28
Child restraints ................................... 1-29
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system .............................. 1-31
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-35
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ................................. 1-37
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................. 1-39
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-44
Booster seats ................................. 1-48
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..............1-51
Precautions on SRS ........................... 1-51
Supplemental
air bag warning labels .............1-62
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-62
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WARNING
●Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. ●
For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back and
upright in the seat with both feet on the
floor and adjust the seat properly. For
additional information, refer to “Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” in this
section.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked. ●
Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
● To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm
day can quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
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SEATS
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CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for passenger’s seat
and if so equipped for driver’s seat)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manually. For
additional information about adjusting the seats,
refer to the steps outlined in this section.
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. For additional information, refer to “Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” in this section. Also,
the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants
to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
LRS2038LRS2039
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