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 7-86.
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.
Making a luggage area
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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 7-86.
2. Lift up the knob (A) behind the seat-
back, then tilt the seatback forward.
3. Lift the seat until you hear a “click”.
Making a luggage area
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After the operation, push the seatback
lightly to confirm that it has actually been secured.
6. Refit the head restraints.
Making a flat seat (Except
for 3-door models equipped
with the power seat) E00404301960
By removing the head restraints and fully re-
clining the seatbacks of the seats, one large flat seat is achieved.
WARNINGl Never drive with passengers on the flat
seat. This is highly dangerous.CAUTIONl To make a flat seat, stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
l Make sure the seat is adjusted by an adult or
with adult supervision for correct and safe
operation.
l When sliding the seat, be sure not to catch
your hand or leg.
l Do not walk around on top of the seats after
they have been laid flat.
l To ensure the seats are locked securely, at-
tempt to move them back and forth.
l Do not jump on, or impact the seatbacks
heavily.
l To raise the seatback, put a hand on the seat-
back and raise slowly. Never have a child do this operation, or an unexpected accident
may result.
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 7-86.
2. Remove the head restraints from the
front seats.
If your vehicle is equipped with the third seat (5-door models), store the third seat into the luggage floor box.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-12
and “Storage of the third seat” on page
4-15.
3. Slide the front seats fully forward, then
tip their seatbacks backward.
On 5-door models, slide the front seats backward until their seatbacks touch the second seat.
Making a flat seat (Except for 3-door models equipped with the power seat)
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Refer to “To adjust forward or back-
ward” on page 4-05 and “To recline the
seatback” on page 4-06.
4. On 3-door models, remove the head re-
straints from the rear seat.
Recline the rear (3-door models) / sec-
ond (5-door models) seatback backward.
Refer to “To recline the seatback” on page 4-10.
NOTEl 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.
5. On 3-door models, store the front head
restraints and rear centre head restraint
between the front seats.
And store the rear outboard head re- straints on the side of the rear seat.
On 5-door models, store the front head restraints between the front seats.
The flat seat configuration is now com-
plete.
Reverse the above procedure when re-
turning the seat to the normal position.5-door models3-door models
Seat belts
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To protect you and your passengers in theevent of an accident, it is most important thatthe seat belts are worn correctly while driv-
ing.
The front seat belts have a pretensioner sys- tem. These belts are used the same way as a
conventional seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pretensioner system and force limiter system” on page 4-25.
Seat belts
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Suitability for various ISOFIX positions
E00411402058Mass groupSize classFixture
Vehicle ISOFIX positionsRear/second OutboardLeft sideRight sideCarrycotFISO/L1XXGISO/L2XX0- Up to 10 kgEISO/R1XX0+- Up to 13 kgEISO/R1XIL*1DISO/R2XXCISO/R3XXI- 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XXCISO/R3XXBISO/F2IUFIUFB1ISO/F2XIUF, IL* 2IUF, IL*2AISO/F3IUFIUFII- 15 to 25 kg XXIII- 22 to 36 kg XXCAUTIONl
When installing a child restraint system, remove the head restraint from the seat.
l Do not sit in the middle seating position of those seats when installing a child restraint system to the rear outboard (3-door models) or the second outboard
(5-door models).
Child restraint
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Installing a child restraint sys-tem to the lower anchorage (ISOFIX child restraint mount-ings) and tether anchorage*
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Lower anchorage location
Your vehicle’s rear seat (3-door models)/ second seat (5-door models) is fitted with
lower anchorages for attaching a child re- straint system with ISOFIX mountings.
Tether anchorage locations
There are 2 attachment points on the floor, located behind the rear seat (3-door models)/
second seat (5-door models). These are for securing a child restraint system tether strap to both of the 2 rear (3-door models)/second (5-door models) seating positions in your ve-
hicle.
WARNINGl Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attach-
ing other items or equipment to the vehi- cle.Child restraint system with
ISOFIX mountings
The child restraint system is designed only
for seats that incorporate lower anchorages.
Retain the child restraint system using the lower anchorages.
It is not necessary to retain the child restraint
system using the vehicle’s seat belts.
A: Child restraint System connectors
To install
1. Remove any foreign material in or
around the connectors and ensure the ve-
hicle seat belt is in its normal storage po-
sition.
2. Remove the head restraint from the loca-
tion in which you wish to install a child
restraint.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-12.
Child restraint
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Vehicle care precautionsE00900100825
In order to maintain the value of your vehi- cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte- nance using the proper procedures. Always
maintain your vehicle in compliance with en- vironmental pollution control regulations. Carefully select the materials used for wash-ing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain
corrosives. If in doubt, we recommend you to consult a specialist for selection of these ma- terials.CAUTIONl Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always
follow the instructions of the cleaning prod- uct supplier.
l To avoid damage, never use the following to
clean your vehicle:
• Petrol
• Paint Thinner
• Benzine
• Kerosene
• Turpentine
• Naphtha
• Lacquer Thinner
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Nail Polish Remover
• AcetoneCleaning the interior of your
vehicle E00900200464
After cleaning the interior of your vehicle with water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry
in a shady, well-ventilated area.CAUTIONl Do not use organic substances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alcohol, petrol, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discolouring, staining or cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub- stances mentioned above.Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric
and flocked parts
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1. Gently wipe off with gauze or other soft
cloth soaked with a 3 % aqueous solu-
tion of neutral detergent.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
NOTEl Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing silicons or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru- ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windscreen and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-
ure of these accessories.Upholstery
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-
cle, handle the upholstery carefully and
keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean
the seats. If stained, vinyl and synthetic leather should be cleaned with an appro- priate cleaner, and cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or
a 3 % solution of neutral detergent in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum
cleaner and remove any stains with car-pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be re-
moved by lightly dabbing with a clean colourfast cloth and stain remover.
Vehicle care precautions
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