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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Before driving
■Folding down the rear seat-
backs
1 Move the front seats forward.
( P.106)
2 Stow the seat belts in the seat
belt holder as shown in the
illustration.
3 Lower the head restraints to the
lowest position. ( P.108)
4 Pull the seatback lock release
strap and fold the seatback
down.
Each seatback may be folded sepa-
rately.
■Returning the rear seatbacks
Raise the rear seatback until it
locks.
Check that the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback.
■After returning the rear seatback
Remove the rear seat belts from the
seat belt holders.
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats
can be folded down.
Folding down and returning
the rear seatbacks
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When folding the rear seatbacks
down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
1Up
Pull the head restraint up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button .
WARNING
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage
compartment while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the
luggage compartment.
●Be careful not to get your hand
caught when folding the rear seat- backs.
●Adjust the position of the front seats before folding down the rear seat-backs so that the front seats do not
interfere with the rear seatbacks when folding down the rear seat-backs.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly pushing it back and forth.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
If the seat belt gets caught between
the seatback’s securing hook and
latch, it may damage the seat belt.
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided
for rear seats.
WARNING
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head
restraints removed.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Before driving
■Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.
1 Pull the seatback lock release
strap and fold down the seat-
back until it reaches the position
where the head restraints can
be removed.
2 Pull the head restraint up while
pressing the lock release button
.
1 Pull the seatback lock release
strap and fold down the seat-
back until it reaches the position
where the head restraints can
be installed.
2 Align the head restraint with
installation holes, press and
hold the lock release button
when inserting the head
restraint.
Removing the head
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4-1. Before driving
Driving
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following
information about storage pre-
cautions, cargo capacity and
load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the ped-
als from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an acci- dent.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment whenever pos- sible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or
on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They
should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly.Improper loading may cause deteri-oration of steering or braking con-
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
The lights are turned off in the fol-
lowing situations.
The engine switch is turned to
ON.
The light switch is turned on.
The light switch is pulled toward
you and then released.
The level of the headlights can be
adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading con-
dition of the vehicle.
1 Raises the level of the head-
lights
2 Lowers the level of the head-
lights
■Guide to dial settings
Manual headlight leveling
dial
Occupancy and luggage
load conditionsDial position
OccupantsLuggage
load
DriverNone0
Driver and
front pas-
senger
None0
All seats
occupiedNone2
All seats
occupied
Full lug-
gage load-
ing
3
Driver
Full lug-
gage load-
ing
4

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
1Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Close the vent
*: If equipped
■Seat heaters
Turns seat heaters on/off.
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield defog-
ger from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instru-
ment panel which may cover the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing the windshield
defoggers from defogging.
Seat heaters*
Warm up the seat upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories comes in contact
with the seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly,
the sick and the physically chal- lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-
faces with a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water.
If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it
off with a soft cloth dampened
with neutral detergent diluted to
approximately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent
and water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-
type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in over-lapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe
dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the car-pet as dry as possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for exces-
sive wear, fraying or cuts.
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
Protecting the vehicle inte-
rior
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the
vehicle. Doing so may cause electrical com-ponents, etc. to malfunction or
catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS compo-
nents or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. ( P.36) An electrical malfunction may
cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with wireless charger:Do not let the wireless charger
( P.237) get wet. Failure to do so may cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause
electric shock resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gaso-line, alkaline or acidic solutions,
dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
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Alphabetical Index
Engine switch ....................... 129, 130
Auto power off function .............. 133
Changing the engine switch modes
......................................... 129, 133
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 296
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 212
Warning light .............................. 306
Extended headlight lighting function
..................................................... 143
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .... 267
Vehicles with a spare tire ........... 324
Vehicles without a spare tire ...... 313
Floor mats ....................................... 30
Fluid
Brake.......................................... 350
Clutch ......................................... 349
Multidrive.................................... 349
Washer ....................................... 264
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .. 286, 288, 290
Switch ........................................ 148
Wattage ...................................... 351
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .......... 286, 288
Switch ........................................ 148
Wattage ...................................... 351
Front interior lights
Wattage ...................................... 351
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs .......... 286, 288
Wattage ...................................... 351
Front seats .................................... 106
Adjustment ................................. 106
Cleaning ..................................... 248
Correct driving posture................. 31
Seat heaters............................... 228
Front turn signal lights................. 140
Replacing light bulbs ..........286, 288
Turn signal lever ......................... 140
Wattage ...................................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 154
Capacity ..................................... 345
Fuel gauge ................................... 79
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 303
Information ................................. 353
Refueling .................................... 154
Type ........................................... 345
Warning light .............................. 306
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ................. 84
Current fuel consumption ............. 84
Fuel economy.................................. 84
Fuel filler door ............................... 154
Refueling .................................... 154
Fuel gauge ....................................... 79
Fuel pump shut off system .......... 303
Fuses ............................................. 278
G
Gauges............................................. 79
Gear Shift Indicator ...................... 140
Glove box ...................................... 232
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter)
system ......................................... 210
H
Head restraints.............................. 108
Headlights
Automatic High Beam system .... 145
Extended headlight lighting function
................................................. 143
Light switch ................................ 142
Replacing light bulbs ..........286, 287
Wattage ...................................... 351