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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
Safety of Infants and Small Children
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat until the infant
reaches the seat manufacturer’s weig ht or height limit for the seat.
■Positioning a rear-facing child seat
Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position. Make sure that th ere is no contact between the child seat
and the seat in front of it.
It can also interfere with pr oper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag
system.
2 Airbags P. 52
If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front
passenger’s seat, move the seat as far fo rward as needed, and leave it unoccupied.
Or, you may wish to get a sm aller rear-facing child seat.
■Protecting Infants1Protecting Infants
Experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for a
child for so long as the chil d’s height and weight are
appropriate for a rear-facing seat.
Infants never should be s eated in a forward-facing
position.
Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.
Do not allow a front seat to rest against a child seat
installed in a rear seating position:
The weight sensor in the fr ont seat may not correctly
detect the actual weight of the occupant.
3WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front
seat can result in serious injury or death
during a crash.
Always place a rear-fac ing child seat in the
rear seat, not the front.
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Larger Children
Continued
Safe Driving
Safety of Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upri ght and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, th e child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, us ing a booster seat if
needed.
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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the driver’s power seat*
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
1
Adjusting the Seat Positions
Once a seat is adjusted co rrectly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Horizontal
Position
Adjustment
Height
Adjustment
(Driver’s seat
only) Seat-back
Angle
Adjustment
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uFront Seats
196
Controls
Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.
The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capa bility of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.
■Adjusting the Seat-Backs1 Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.
Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag
operation.
If you cannot get far e nough away from the steering
wheel and still reach th e controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.
3WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
198
Controls
The rear seats can be folded down separate ly to allow for additional storage space.
■To fold down the seat
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the
latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 49
3.Lower the head restra int to its lowest
position.
4. Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat-back.
To return the seat to th e original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Remove any items from th e rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center
shoulder belt is re-posit ioned in the holding slot.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 65
Anchor
Buckle
Latch Plate
Release Lever
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Index
631
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 448
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 512
Accessories and Modifications ................ 580
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 211
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator ................................................. 100
Additives Coolant .................................................. 540
Engine Oil ............................................... 535
Washer ................................................... 544
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 535
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 204
Front Seats.............................................. 194
Head Restraints ....................................... 201
Mirrors.................................................... 191
Rear Seats ............................................... 197
Steering Wheel ....................................... 190
Temperature ................................... 118, 121
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 243, 275
Air Conditioning System Climate Control System .......................... 220
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ...................................... 219, 223
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 574
Heating and Cooling System ................... 216 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System)
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 574
Synchronization Mode ............................. 228
Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System)Cooling ................................................... 219
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 574
Heating ................................................... 218
Air Pressure ....................................... 561, 619
Airbags ........................................................ 52
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 58
Airbag Care ............................................... 67
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 55
Indicator .............................................. 64, 91
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 65
Sensors ...................................................... 52
Side Airbags .............................................. 60
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 62
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............................ 458
Android Auto ............................................ 320
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 512
Indicator .................................................... 91
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 316
Armrest ..................................................... 204
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 235
Audio System ............................................ 232
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 243, 275
Error Messages ........................................ 327
General Information ................................ 333 iPod ................................................ 250, 294
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 247, 253, 303
Recommended CDs ................................. 334
Recommended Devices............................ 336
Remote Controls ..................................... 235
Security Code .......................................... 234
Theft Protection ...................................... 234
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 336
USB Port(s) .............................................. 233
Audio/Information Screen ............... 239, 260
Authorized Manuals ................................ 628
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 156
Customize ............................................... 157
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 180
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 510
Indicator............................................ 87, 510
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator............................................ 87, 510
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 229
Average Fuel Economy .................... 120, 125
Average Speed ......................................... 125
B
Battery...................................................... 570
Charging System Indicator................. 89, 603
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 598
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 570
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 572
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 42
Beverage Holders ..................................... 208
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Index
Oil ........................................................... 536
Precautions .............................................. 523
Radiator................................................... 541
Remote Transmitter ................................. 572
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 545
Safety ...................................................... 523
Service Items.................................... 527, 531
Tires ........................................................ 559
Transmission Fluid.................................... 542
Under the Hood....................................... 533
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 89, 604
Map Lights ................................................ 206
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 431
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 191
Adjusting ................................................. 191
Door ........................................................ 193
Exterior .................................................... 193
Interior Rearview.............................. 191, 192
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 580
Moonroof .................................................. 168
MP3 ............................................ 247, 253, 303
Multi-Information Display ........................ 122
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 515
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 620
O
Odometer......................................... 120, 124
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 434
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 535
Adding .................................................... 537
Checking................................................. 536
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Displaying the Maintenance Minder
Information ........................................... 529
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 89, 603
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 535
Viscosity .................................................. 535
Open Source Licenses ............................... 326
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 168
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 534
Moonroof ............................................... 168
Power Windows ...................................... 166
Tailgate ................................................... 160
Outside Temperature Display .......... 118, 121
Overheating .............................................. 601
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ........................................ 25, 448, 449
Pandora® ................................................. 301
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Parking ...................................................... 514
Parking Brake ........................................... 507
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 65Passing Indicators
..................................... 175
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 256, 306
Power Windows ....................................... 166
Precautions While Driving Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 442
Rain ........................................................ 442
Pregnant Women ....................................... 50
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 586
R
Radiator.................................................... 541
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 245, 282
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 286
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 246, 284
Range ................................................ 120, 125
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 246, 284
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 623
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System
TM.................................................. 458
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 186
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 198
Rearview Mirror ............................... 191, 192
Refueling .................................................. 517
Fuel Gauge ..................................... 121, 124
Gasoline ......................................... 517, 618
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Regulations .............................. 462, 563, 621
Remote Transmitter ................................. 148
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