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S
AFETY
Fastening a Seat Belt
Adjust your seat to the proper position (see page 43), and then follow the
below steps.
1.
Pull the seat belt out slowl
y.
2.
Insert the latch plate
into the buckle, then tug
on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted or
caught on anything. The front seat belts retract
automatically.
3.
Position the lap part
of the belt as low as
possible across your hips, then pull up on the
shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits
snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take
the force of a crash and reduces the chance of
internal injuries.
4.
If necessary, pull up on
the belt again to remove
any slack, then make sure that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over your
shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over
the strongest bones in your upper body.
To release
the belt, push the red PRESS button
then guide the belt by hand until it has
retracted completely
.
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and
shorter occupants.
1.
Move
the anchor up and down while holding the
release button.
2.
Position the anchor so
that the belt rests across
the center of your chest and over your shoulder.
Pull out
slowl y.
Lap belt
as low as
possible
Latch
plate
Buckle
Pull out
slowly.
Lap belt
as low as
possible
Latch
plate
Buckle
Pull out
slowly.
Lap belt
as low as
possible
Latch
plate
Buckle
Push
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
WARNING
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V
EHICLE CONTROLS
Adjusting the
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
Front and second-row seats
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint
up as far as it will go. Then push the release
button, and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position.
Third-row seats
To fold down the head restraint: Pull the handle.
To fold up the head restraint: Pull up the head
restraint and push it back until it latches into place.
Front and
second-row
outer seat
Second-row center seat
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Third-row
seat
Handle
For a head restraint system to work properly:
•
Do not hang any items on
the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
•
Do not place any object between an
occupant and the seat-back.
•
Install each restraint in its proper location.
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DRIVING
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
•
Make sur
e there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•
Remov
e any frost, snow, or ice.
•
Make sure
the hood is securely closed.
•
Heat from
the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left under
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials after you
or someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•
Make sure
the tires are in good condition.
•
Make sure
there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
DRIVING
Interior Checks•
Store or secur
e all items on board properly.
•
Do not pile items higher than the seat height
.
•
Do not place anything in the
front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mats.
•
If you hav
e any animals on board, do not let them move freely in the vehicle.
•
Securely close and lock all
doors and the tailgate.
•
Adjust y
our seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
•
Make sure items placed
on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under
the seats.
•
Everyone in
the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
•
Make sure
that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start
the vehicle, and go off soon after.
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to melt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around the
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
