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1803-3. Adjusting the seats
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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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1813-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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WARNING
■ When operating the seats
→ P. 177
■ Reclining adjustment
→ P. 177
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
→ P. 177
NOTICE
■ When the third seat is folded forward
→ P. 178
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2044-1. 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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501Alphabetical index
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Seat belts .................................... 38Adjusting the seat belt............. 41
Child restraint system
installation............................. 68
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 316
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 .... 392
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 41
SRS warning light ................. 388
Seat heaters ............................. 289
Seats Adjustment ............ 170, 174, 179
Adjustment precautions ........ 172
Child seats/child restraint system installation .......... 59, 67
Cleaning ................................ 315
Front seats ............................ 170
Head restraint ....................... 182
Properly sitting in the seat....... 36
Seat heaters.......................... 289
Second seats ........................ 174
Third seats ............................ 179 Sensor
Automatic headlight system ................................ 224
Inside rear view mirror .......... 188
Radar sensor ................ 248, 264
Service reminder indicators ............................... 106
Shift lever ................................. 216
Shift lever light......................... 290
Side airbags ............................... 46
Side doors ................................ 144
Side mirrors ............................. 189 Adjustment ............................ 189
Folding .................................. 189
Heaters ................................. 283
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 374
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Smart entry & start system ..... 153 Antenna location ................... 153
Entry functions ...................... 144
Starting the hybrid system .... 207
Warning message ................. 412
Snow tires ................................ 274
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 473
Storage location .................... 418
Spark plug ................................ 470
Specifications .......................... 464
Speech command system
*
Speedometer ............................ 112
SRS airbags ............................... 46
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.