621-1. For safe use
■Booster seatPlace the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.
Sit the child in the child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. ( P. 26)
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
631-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Remove the luggage cover. (P. 188)
Remove the head restraint. ( P. 104)
Secure the child restraint syst em using the LATCH anchors or a
seat belt.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Reinstall the luggage cover.
■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
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641-1. For safe use
WARNING
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 29)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of a sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of a sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the rear right
seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
when unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as pos-
sible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indica-
tor light is illuminated.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury if the airbags deploy
(inflate).
651-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
● When a child restraint system with a top tether strap is installed, do not
install the head restraint. The head restraint may interfere with the top
tether strap preventing secure installation of the child restraint system.
● Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in a secure place
when you use the child restraint system on the rear seat.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may
not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If
it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint, move to a different
position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached,
or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in
the event of a sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident.
933-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock all the doors.
● Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
1023-3. Adjusting the seats
Pull the seatback lock release
knob and fold the seatback
down.
Each seatback may be folded sep-
arately.
Lift up the seatback until it locks.
Remove the outside seat belt from the seat belt hanger.
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Returning the rear seatbacks
WARNING
■ When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is
folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is th\
en
concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
● Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
● If it is necessary to detach the head restraints, remove it from the vehicle
or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from
injuring passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
● Depending on the position of the front seat, it may interfere when trying to
fold down the rear seatbacks. If this happens, adjust the position of the
front seat.
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356Alphabetical index
Back doorBack door................................ 94
Luggage compartment light ....................................... 95
Back-up lights Replacing light bulb .............. 258
Wattage ................................ 316
Battery ...................................... 219 If the battery is discharged.... 297
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 167
Warning light ......................... 272
Bottle holders .......................... 186
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 314
Parking brake........................ 143
Warning light ......................... 272
Brake assist ............................. 162
Break-in tips ............................ 119
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 77 Care .................................. 194, 197
Aluminum wheels ................. 195
Exterior ................................. 194
Interior .................................. 197
Seat belts.............................. 198
Chains ...................................... 168
Child restraint system............... 53 Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 59
Convertible seat, definition ..... 54
Convertible seat,installation ...................... 59, 60
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................ 58
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 59
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 63
Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 62
Child safety ................................ 52 Airbag precautions.................. 36
Back door precautions ............ 95
Battery precautions............... 220
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 29
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Power window lock switch .... 113
Power window precautions ... 114
Rear door child-protectors ...... 92
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 242
Seat belt precautions .............. 30
Child-protectors ........................ 92
Cleaning ........................... 194, 197 Aluminum wheels ................. 195
Exterior ................................. 194
Interior .................................. 197
Seat belts.............................. 198
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Clock ........................................... 80
Clutch ....................................... 313
Condenser ................................ 218
Coolant ..................................... 216Capacity ................................ 311
Checking ............................... 216
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 167
Cooling system ........................ 216 Engine overheating ............... 300
CRS (Child Restraint System) .................................... 53
Cruise control .......................... 158
Warning lights ....................... 274
Cup holders.............................. 185
Curtain shield airbags ............... 34
Customizable features ............ 333 Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 176
Rear window ......................... 176
Windshield ............................ 175
Dimensions .............................. 306
Display Drive information .................... 79
Multi-information display ......... 78
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 206
Door lock Back door ............................... 94
Side doors .............................. 89
Wireless remote control .......... 85
Doors Back door ............................... 94
Door glasses......................... 113
Door lock ................................ 91
Open door warning buzzer ... 274
Open door warning light ....... 274
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 111
Rear door child-protector ........ 92
Side doors .............................. 89
Side windows........................ 113
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 274
Driving ...................................... 116 Break-in tips.......................... 119
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Procedures ........................... 116
Winter drive tips .................... 167D