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4. Attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the ins tructions that came
with the child seat.
u When installing the child seat, make sure
that the lower anchors are not
obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.1 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the
rear center seat
Each outer rear seat is equi pped with a pair of lower
anchors which are used to secure a LATCH-
compatible child seat. The rear center seat, however,
is not equipped with anchors of any kind.
The inner and outer anchors are spaced apart at a
standard distance of 11 inches (280 mm). The distance
between the two inner anchors is 15 inches (380 mm).
LATCH-compatible restraint systems that are fitted
with rigid-type attachments cannot be installed in the
rear center seat. However, a system fitted with
flexible-type attachments can be installed in the
center seat, provided that the manufacturer's
instructions for that system permit the use of the
inner anchors with the stated spacing.
3WARNING
Using the outer rear seats' inner anchors to
secure a LATCH-compatible child seat in the
center seating position may result in failure
of the child seat, causing injury or death.
Only use the outer rear seats' inner anchors
to install a child seat in the center seating
position if the manufa cturer's instructions
expressly permit.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
Models with Auto Idle Stop
Rigid Type
Lower Anchors
Flexible Type
Lower Anchors
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5. Retract the cargo area cover.
2 Cargo Area Cover P. 239
6.Route the tether strap over the top of the
head restraint. Make su re the strap is not
twisted.
7. Secure the tether strap hook to the
anchor.
8. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by
the child seat manufacturer.
9. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured
by rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
10. Make sure any unused seat belt that a
child can reach is buckled, the lockable
retractor is activated, and the belt is fully
retracted and locked.
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
Before seating a child, make sure that the system is
properly attached to both the lower anchors and
tether anchors.
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe DrivingA child seat can be installed with a lap/shoulder belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely
necessary, the front passenger seat.
1.Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer's
instructions, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle.
u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
4. Let the seat belt retract a few inches and
check that the retractor has switched
modes by pulling on the webbing. It should
not pull out again until it is reset by
removing the latch pl ate from the buckle.
u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Slowly pull the seat belt all the
way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.
■Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt1 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
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5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
u When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; less than one inch of movement
should occur near the seat belt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted
and locked.1 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
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Safe DrivingA tether anchor point is provided behind each
rear seating position.
If you have a child s eat that comes with a
tether but can be installed with a seat belt, the
tether may be used for additional security.
■Adding Security with a Tether1 Adding Security with a Tether
Always use a tether for forward-facing child seats
when using the seat be lt or lower anchors.
Tether Anchor Points
Outer Position
Tether Anchor Point*
Center Position
* Not available on all models
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■Using an outer anchor
1. Retract the cargo area cover.
2 Cargo Area Cover P. 239
2.Locate the appropriate tether anchor point.
3. Route the tether strap over the head
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
4. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type in
Outer Position
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Other Top Tether Type in
Outer Position
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■Using the center anchor
1. Retract the cargo area cover.
2 Cargo Area Cover P. 239
2.Locate the appropriate tether anchor point
and lift the cover.
3. Route the tether strap over the head
restraint. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
4. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type in
Center PositionModels with Auto Idle Stop
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type in
Center Position
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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 upright 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, the 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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properly, position the child in a booster seat in
the rear seat. For the child's safety, check that
the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer's recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positi oned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
■Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be remind ed to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.
■Booster Seats1 Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat , make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states, and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
■Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks
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Instrument Panel
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being perf ormed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
*2 : Models without drive mode switch
*3 : Models with drive mode switch
Auto High-Beam Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator*
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
System Message Indicator Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
* Indicator (Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)

P. 105
Auto Idle S
top System
Indica
tor (Amber)* P. 111
 P. 106
 P. 106 
P. 113
*1
 P. 106
 P. 106

P. 106 Immobilizer System
Indicator

P.

110
Secu
rity System Alarm
Indicator 
P.

110
 P. 107 
P. 114
 P. 117
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
* Indicator
(White/Green) P. 113
*1
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (White/
Green) 
P. 114
*1 *1Safety Support Indicator
(Amber)

P. 115
*1
NORMAL Mode Indicator* P. 108
Auto Idle Stop OFF
Indicator* P. 111
Auto Idle Stop Suspend
Indicator
* P. 112ECON Mode Indicator* P. 108*3
SPORT Mode Indicator* P. 108
INDIVIDUAL Mode
Indicator* P. 108
Cruise Mode Indicator
(White
/Green)
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
* Interval Indicator* P. 114
*2
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
(Green)* P. 111
Low Temperature
Indicator* P. 109
COMFORT Mode Indicator* P. 108
+R Mode Indicator* P. 109
 P. 114
*1
* Not available on all models
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