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The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you direct access to the trunk.
The seat-back can be released f rom
inside the trunk.Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolddowntheseat-back.
When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt from
the guide.To release the seat-back, pull the
release under the trunk panel. Push
the seat-back down, then let go of
the release.
For f ull rear f old-down seat models,
the release is located on the driver’s
side of the trunk.
For 60/40 split rear f old-down seat
models, a release is located on each
side of the trunk.
The left and right halves can be
f olded separately.
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On all models except DX, Canadian
DX-G and U.S. LX
Folding Rear Seat
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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GUIDE RELEASE
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Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.
If the rear head restraints get caught
on the f ront seat backs and you
cannot fold down the rear seat-back
f ully, you can remove the head
restraints (see page ).
Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is
re-positioned in the guide whenever
the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure there are no twists in any
shoulder belt.
Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See on page
.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
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275Carbon Monoxide Hazard Carrying Cargo
Seats
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or the proper operation of
the sensors under the seats. If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as f ar f orward as possible.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with the
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. 50
Optional
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Cargo Net
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
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Parking Lights .72,328
Parking Over Things that
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Burn .290,387
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .29
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PC Card .180
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PC Card Error Messages .192
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PGM-FI System .386
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Pollen Filter .333
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Power Door Locks .81
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Power Socket Locations .108,110
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Power Steering Fluid .323
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Power Windows .102
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Preparing to Drive .281
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Protecting Children .32
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General Guideline .32
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .46
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Protecting Small Children .38
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Selecting a Child Seat .39
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45 .............................
Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating .359
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Radio/Disc Sound System .122
Radio/Disc/PC Card/USB Sound
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System .157
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Recommended Tire Pressures .337
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Radio Thef t Protection .221
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Readiness Codes .362,388
Rear Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement .328
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Rear Seat Access .94
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Rear Seat, Folding .99
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Rearview Mirror .106
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Reclining the Seat-backs .93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .284
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Ref ueling .265
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Reminder Indicators .55,57
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Remote Audio Controls .219
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Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .333
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Engine Oil and Filter .314 ..........................................
Fuses .364
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Light Bulbs .324
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Maintenance Minder .303
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Spark Plugs .376
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Tires and Wheels .342
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Wiper Blades .333
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .394
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .269,316
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Restraint, Child .32
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Reverse Gear Position .287
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Reverse Lockout .285
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Rotation, Tire .340
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .394
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .51
Index
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Satellite Radio .127,161
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Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .331
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .18,57
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt .14,19
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Seating Capacities .376
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Seats .93
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Adjusting .93
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Folding .99
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Heaters .101
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Security System .223
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Selecting a Child Seat .39
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Serial Number .374
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Service Intervals .303
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Service Manual .395
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Service Station Procedures .265 ..........................
Setting the Clock .222
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .286
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Shif t Lock Release .289
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Side Airbags .9,26
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Of f Indicator .29,58
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement .328
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Signaling Turns .72
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Snow Chains .343
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Snow Tires .343
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Sockets, Accessory Power .110
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Sound System .121
Spare Tire
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Inf lating .350
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Specif ications .378
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Spark Plugs .376
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Specif ications .376
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Speed Control .224
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Speed Limiter .285,288
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Spotlights .113
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .31
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Airbag Service .30
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Airbag System Components .21 How the Passenger Airbag
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Of f Indicator Works .29
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .29
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How the SRS Indicator Works .28
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .28
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SRS Indicator .28,58
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START (Ignition Key Position) .79
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Starting the Engine .282
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .282
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With a Dead Battery .357
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .359
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock .79
Steering Wheel ......................
Buttons .219,224,229
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Stereo Sound System .121
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Storing Your Vehicle .347
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