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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt
can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt
away from your neck. Push and fully depress the button
above the webbing to release the anchorage, then move it
up or down to the position that fits you best.As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average
you will prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that
it is locked in position.
In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to
position the belt away from your neck.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the
anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create
a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped
For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the
armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage
compartment.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat — If
Equipped
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling the
seatback loops between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
When the seats are folded down, they provide a continu-
ous, nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
NOTE:The rear seatback loops can be tucked away
when not in use.
Rear Armrest Storage
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of
the vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
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Safety Defects, Reporting....................627
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................108
Safety Information, Tire .....................458
Safety Tips ............................. .107
Schedule, Maintenance .....................614
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .594
Seat Belt Reminder .........................60
Seat Belts ................................47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........56
And Pregnant Women .....................61
Child Restraint ..........................84
Extender ..............................61
Front Seat .............................51
Inspection ............................109
Operating Instructions ....................52
Pretensioners ...........................59
Rear Seat ..............................51
Untwisting Procedure .....................56 Seats
................................. .221
Adjustment .......................... .221
Heated ...............................226
Rear Folding ..........................231
Seatback Release ........................225
Tilting ...............................225
Security Alarm Arm The System ........................20
Disarm The System .......................21
Rearming The System .....................20
Security Alarm ..........................20
Tamper Alert ...........................22
Selection of Oil .......................... .565
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................19
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Programming ....................19
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
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