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60/40 split rear seat (if
equipped)
When folded down, the rear seats
provide a ªload floorº of additional
storage space. To fold down the
rear seats:
1. Pull the straps to lower the seat
cushions.
2. Store the center safety belt in
the opening on the seat back.
When returning the seats to their
normal position:
1. Clear the load floor before
folding seat up.
2. Ensure the seat cushion is
latched into place.
3. Remove center safety belt from
its stowed position.
Check to assure that 60/40
Split rear seat cushion is
latched by pulling up and
forward on lap belt buckles.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
The use of safety belts helps to
restrain you and your passengers
in case of a collision. In most
states and Canada, the law
requires the use of safety belts.
Always drive and ride with
your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across
the hips.
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movement of the driver and
passengers.
The front seat belt system can also
be made to lock manually by
quickly pulling on the shoulder
belt. Rear seat belts (if equipped)
cannot be made to lock up by
pulling quickly on the belt.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt
will still retract to remove any
slack in the shoulder belt.
The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver safety belt.
When to use the automatic
locking mode
²When a tight lap/shoulder belt
fit is desired.
²Any time a child safety seat is
installed in the vehicle. Refer to
Children and infant or child
safety seatslater in this chapter.
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into the rear of the plastic base
until it ªsnaps.º
9. Align top and bottom ribs of
parking lamp assembly with
corresponding slots on front of
vehicle.
10. Push gently until parking lamp
assembly seats (you will hear a
snap).
11. Replace screw removed in step
1.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the back of the
foglamp assembly.
2. Twist, then pull the bulb from
the foglamp assembly.
3. Install the new bulb.
4. Connect the electrical connector
to the back of the foglamp
assembly.
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Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean instrument panel with a
damp cloth, then dry with a dry
cloth.
Any cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrument panel
should be avoided. The dull finish
in this area is to help protect the
driver from undesirable windshield
reflection.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately.
Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
Cleaning leather seats (if
equipped)
For routine cleaning, wipe the
surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe
the surface with a leather and
vinyl cleaner or a mild soap.
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