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But the initialization and the alarm
sound will stop in the following situa-
tions:
- When the driving position memory
system button is pressed.
- When the driver seat position switch is pressed.
- When the shift lever is displaced from P (Park) to another position.
- When the driving speed is 3km/h or faster
- When the driver door is closed.Headrest (for front seat)
The driver's and front passenger's
seats are equipped with a headrest
for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and front passenger,
but also helps protect the head and
neck in the event of a rear collision.
OMG038400
CAUTION
If alarm sounds and driver seat adjustment stops whileinitialization is in process,restart initialization.
Before proceeding with the ini- tialization, make sure thatthere are no obstacles aroundthe driver seat.
After initialization is complet- ed, adjust the seats so theyconform to your ideal drivingposition and save the cus-tomized seat settings.
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For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident, the headrest should
be adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height of the
center of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of gravity
of most people's head is similar with
the height of the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this rea-
son, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.Adjusting the height up and down
- Manual
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).
WARNING- Headrest
removal/adjustment
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.
Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in
motion. Driver may lose con-
trol of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Excessive pulling or pushingmay damage the headrest.
ORJ038012
■
manual
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- Power (if equipped)
To raise the headrest, move the
switch up to raise it and down to
lower it.
Forward and backward adjustment
- Manual
The headrest may be adjusted for-
ward to 4 different positions by
pulling the headrest forward to the
desired detent.
To adjust the headrest to it’s furthest
backwards position, pull the headrest
fully forward to the farthest position
and release it. Adjust the headrest so
that it properly supports the head
and neck. - Power (if equipped)
Use the switch to adjust the front and
rear position of the headrest. When
the switch is pulled forward, the
headrest moves forward. When it is
pulled back, it moves backward.
ORJ038014
■
power
ORJ038011
■manual
ORJ038013
■power
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✽ ✽
NOTICE
If you recline the seatback towards
the front with the headrest and seat
cushion raised, the headrest may
come in contact with the sunvisor or
other parts of the vehicle.
Removal and reinstallation
To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the
recline lever or switch (1). 2. Type A (manual): Raise the head-
rest as far as it can go. Then Press
the headrest release button (3)
while pulling the headrest up (4).
Type B (power, if equipped) : Raise
the headrest to the end with the
headrest height adjustment switch,
then insert a pointed tool into the
headrest adjustment hole (3). After
inserting the tool, remove the head-
rest by pulling it all the way up (4).
WARNING - Headrest
Removal
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed
or reversed. Headrests can pro-
vide critical neck and head sup-
port in a crash.
OYFH034205ORJ038015
ORJ038016
■ Type B
■Type A
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To reinstall the headrest:
- Type A (manual)
1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the
holes while pressing the release
button or switch (1).
2. Recline the seatback(4) with the recline lever or switch (3).
3. Adjust the headrest to the appro- priate height. - Type B (power, if equipped)
1. After raising the headrest height
adjustment switch until the end (1)
then, attach the headrest pole to
the seat back hole (2). Lower the
headrest to the lowest position with
the height adjustment switch (3).
2. Operate the headrest adjustment switch up and down three times to
make sure that the headrest is
securely fastened.
3. Set the seat back straight up with the seat back angle adjustment
switch (4).
4. Adjust the headrest to an appro- priate height (5).
Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on
the back of the front passenger’s and
driver’s seatbacks.
ORJ038019
WARNING- Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp
objects in the seatback pockets.
In an accident they could come
loose from the pocket and
injure vehicle occupants.WARNING- Headrest Reinstallation
To reduce the risk of injury to
the head or neck, always make
sure the headrest is locked into
position and adjusted properly
after reinstalling.
ORJ038017
ORJ038018
■ Type B
■Type A
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Rear seat adjustment
Headrest
The rear seat is equipped with head-
rests in all the seating positions for
the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for passengers, but also helps
protect the head and neck in the
event of a collision.For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident, the headrest should
be adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height of the
center of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of gravity
of most people's heads is similar with
the height as the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this rea-
son, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.
Adjustment for rear head rest
- For manual type :
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).
ORJ038077N
ORJ038025
ORJ038024
■power
■manual
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- For power type (if equipped) :
Use the switch to adjust the height of
the headrest. Lift up the switch and
lower it down.
The forward and backward position
of the headrest can be adjusted by
using the switch. Pull the switch for-
ward to move the headrest forward,
and backward to move it backward.
The headrest of the center seat is a
manual type.Armrest
To use the armrest, pull it (1) forward
from the seatback. Cup holders are
in the arm rest.
Wing out head rest (if equipped)
When you hold both sides of the
headrest and try to bend it (pull it for-
ward), you can adjust it as you want.
It is a convenience device for sup-
porting the head of the passenger.
If you are not using the part you have
bent, turn it to the original position.
ORJ038028
CAUTION
When there is no occupant in
the rear seats, adjust the heightof the headrest to the lowestposition. The rear seat head-rests can reduce rearward visi-bility.
ORJ038027
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Forward/Backward adjustmentand seatback angle adjustment (if equipped)
The control switch (1) works in con-
junction with the control switch (2).
Also, the seatback angle adjustment
and the forward/backward adjust-
ment are made at the same time.
If the vehicle is equipped with shoulder adjuster function, the
shoulder adjuster can be adjusted
by pressing button (2).
Lumbar support (if equipped)
The lumbar support can be adjusted
by pressing the lumbar support
switch on the side of the seat.
1. Press the front portion (1) of the
switch to increase support, or the
rear portion (2) of the switch to
decrease support.
2. Release the switch once it reach- es the desired position.ORJ038020
CAUTION
The electrical seat adjustmentsystem also can work evenwith the system OFF. Anunexpected accident or a fol-lowing injury can be caused ifthe child is left alone inside.
Never keep pushing the switch after the seat is movedto the far end (both forward/backward) as parts can bedamaged.
Forward/backward position adjustment is available withthe ignition off, but we recom-mend you to adjust the sys-tem with the ignition on to pre-vent the battery from beingdrained.
ORJ038021