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How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR
(ALR) Seat Belt:
When using the LATCH attaching system to install
a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not
being used by other occupants or being used to
secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure
a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the
seat belt retractor. Before installing a child
restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat
belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the
child restraint installation, instead of buckling it
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt
through the child restraint belt path and then
buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all
children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not
toys and that they should not play with them.
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured
in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion
of a lap/shoulder belt. The seat belts in the passenger seating positions
are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap
portion of the seat belt tight around the child
restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking
clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a
locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the
retractor and then letting the webbing retract back
into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make
a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back
into the retractor.
See the “Automatic Locking Mode” description for
additional information on ALR Ú
page 258.
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the
restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the child restraint manufac -
turer’s directions exactly when installing an
infant or child restraint.
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 attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.
WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly
secure a child restraint can lead to failure of
the restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing
Child Restraints In This Vehicle
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement”
for additional information.
7 Passenger Bench Seat Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations 7 Passenger Stow ‘n Go Seating Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) Locations 8 Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage SymbolALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
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Car Seat With Head Restraint Folded
Installing A Child Restraint With A
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured
in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion
of a lap/shoulder belt.
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. If the second row seat can
be reclined, you may recline the seat and/or
raise the head restraint (if adjustable) to get a
better fit. If the rear seat can be moved
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may
wish to move it to its rear-most position to
make room for the child seat. You may also
move the front seat forward to allow more
room for the child seat.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to pass it through the belt path of the
child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in
the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the
seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then,
allow the webbing to retract back into the
retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear
a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is
now in the Automatic Locking mode.
6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any
webbing. If the retractor is not
locked, repeat
step 5.
7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint
rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
WARNING!
Always make sure the head restraint is in its
upright position when the seat is to be used by
an occupant who is not in a child restraint.
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious injury or
death in a collision.
1 — Folded Headrest
2 — Child Restraint
WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly
secure a child restraint can lead to failure of
the restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
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8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the
anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
Úpage 289 for directions to attach a tether
anchor.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at
the belt path. It should not move more than
1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check
the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Seat Belt Park Stitch — If Equipped
The rear outboard seat belts may be equipped with
a park stitch to raise the latch plate for easier
access to occupants. If the park stitch interferes
with the tight installation of a child restraint, slide
the latch plate over the stitching to shorten the lap
portion of the belt and install the car seat following
the steps above. When the car seat is removed
from the vehicle, slide the latch plate above the
park stitch to enable occupants to latch the
seatbelt securely.
Seat Belt Park Stitch Location
If the park stitch interferes with the lock-off
features of the child restraint, do not use the
lock-off feature. Instead, switch the seat belt to the
locking mode, as described in the steps above or
move the car seat to a different seating position.
Seat Belt Park Stitch
Installing Child Restraints Using the Top
Tether Anchorage
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement”
for additional information.
WARNING!
Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car
seat to any location in front of the car seat,
including the seat frame or a tether anchorage.
Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car
seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for
that seating position, located behind the top of
the vehicle seat. See Ú page 279 for the
location of approved tether anchorages in your
vehicle.
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Battery Saver Feature
...................................... 66Belts, Seat..................................................... 292Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 240Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 337B-Pillar Location............................................. 360Brake Assist System...................................... 235Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 235Brake Fluid.................................................... 383Brake System...................................... 344, 377Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 377Fluid Check..................................... 345, 383Master Cylinder......................................... 345Parking...................................................... 137Warning Light............................................ 123Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 141Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 67Bulb Replacement............................... 354, 355Bulbs, Light................................. 293, 354, 355
C
Camera.......................................................... 171Camera, Rear...................................... 171, 172Capacities, Fluid............................................ 381Caps, Filler Fuel........................................................... 175Oil (Engine)................................................ 331Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 343Car Washes................................................... 374Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 294
CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 101Cargo Area Cover.......................................... 101Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier........................................ 106Cargo Load Floor........................................... 101Cargo Tie-Downs........................................... 101Cellular Phone.............................................. 233Certification Label......................................... 176Chains, Tire................................................... 370Change Oil Indicator..................................... 114Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 298Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 357Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 131Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 291Checks, Safety.............................................. 291Child Restraint.............................................. 275Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 278Center Seat LATCH................................... 284Child Seat Installation..................... 286, 288How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 285Infant And Child Restraints....................... 276Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................................................ 279Older Children And Child Restraints......... 277
Seating Positions...................................... 279Using The Top Tether Anchorage.............. 289Cigar Lighter.....................................................92Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 378CleaningWheels...................................................... 369Climate Control................................................70Automatic....................................................70Manual........................................................76Rear......................................................74, 80Coat Hook........................................................87Cold Weather Operation................................ 135Compact Spare Tire...................................... 368Computer, Trip/Travel................................... 122Contract, Service........................................... 385Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 343Cooling System............................................. 342Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 343Coolant Level............................................ 344Cooling Capacity....................................... 381Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 344Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 342Inspection........................................ 342, 344Points To Remember................................ 344Pressure Cap............................................ 343Radiator Cap............................................. 343Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 342, 381, 38211
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
............................................. 255Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)............ 258Child Restraints......................................... 275Energy Management Feature.................... 258Extender.................................................... 257Front Seat.............................. 251, 252, 254Inspection................................................. 292Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 254Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...................254Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 252Operating Instructions............................... 254Pregnant Women...................................... 258Pretensioners............................................ 258Rear Seat.................................................. 252Reminder.................................................. 251Seat Belt Extender.................................... 257Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 258Untwisting Procedure................................ 254Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 375Seats................................................. 32, 47, 51Adjustment...................... 32, 33, 34, 35, 47Bench.......................................................... 35Heated........................................................ 51Memory....................................................... 31Power................................................... 47, 49Rear Folding................................................ 32
Reclining...................................................... 34Seatback Release......................... 33, 34, 35Stow ‘n Go (Fold in Floor)............................ 42Tilting............................................. 32, 33, 34Security Alarm............................................... 126Arm The System.......................................... 22Disarm The System..................................... 22Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 382Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 17Service Assistance........................................ 384Service Contract........................................... 385Service Manuals........................................... 387ShiftingAutomatic Transmission........................... 141Shoulder Belts.............................................. 252Side View Mirror Adjustment............................ 57Signals, Turn........................ 63, 129, 293, 355SmartBeams.................................................... 64Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 370Snow Tires.................................................... 367Spare Tire Changing..................................... 298Spare Tire Stowage....................................... 306Spare Tires........................ 299, 367, 368, 369Spark Plugs................................................... 382SpecificationsOil............................................................. 382
Speed ControlAccel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 152Cancel....................................................... 149Resume.................................................... 149Speed Control (Cruise Control)...................... 149Starting.................................................. 19, 132Button..........................................................17Cold Weather............................................ 135Engine Fails To Start................................. 135Remote........................................................19Starting And Operating.................................. 132Starting Procedures...................................... 132Steering........................................................ 144Tilt Column...................................................30Wheel, Heated.............................................30Wheel, Tilt....................................................30Storage, Vehicle...............................................82Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats.......................42Stow ‘n Vac................................................... 101Stuck, Freeing............................................... 323Sun Roof...................................................95, 96Sunglasses Storage.........................................83Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 262Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 240Symbol Glossary...............................................10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 334System, Remote Starting.................................1911
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