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The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.If your vehicle is equipped with a
dual deck cargo shelf , do not use the
shelf when any seat-back is f olded
down. Objects placed on this shelf
canbethrownforwardand
occupants can be injured during
sudden stops or a collision.
For more inf ormation of the dual
deck cargo shelf , see page .
The rear center seat-back has a
cargo area pass-through. To use the
cargo area pass-through, pull up the
release on top of the center seat-
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Seats
Cargo Pass-through
Inst rument s and Cont rols
97
REAR
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Each rear seat-back can be folded
down separately to give more cargo
room. With either of the outer seat-
backs f olded-down, you can still
carry a passenger in the rear seat.
With the center seat-back folded-
down, either outer seating position
can be used.
You can also fold up the left or right
side of the rear seats separately to
create further cargo space (see page).
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back. Push the seat belt buckles into the
seat cushion.
When you are f olding the rear center
seat-back, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page ).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling and store the
buckles in it.
Make sure the rear seat armrest is
stored.
1.
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107
Folding the Rear Seats Down
Seats
102
LATCH PLATE
BUCKLE
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Lower the rear head restraints to
their lowest position.
Pull up the release lever on the top
of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down. Reverse this procedure to return the
seat-back to the upright position.
Make sure the seat is secured and
the seat belt is in f ront of the seat-
back bef ore driving.
In the rear center seating position,
be sure the detachable anchor is
latched securely (see page ).
Make sure that the f olded down rear
seat does not interf ere with the f ront
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors and the f ront passenger’s
seat belt reminder indicator to work
improperly (see pages and ).
Also check the passenger airbag of f
indicator to assure proper operation
of the passenger’s front airbag.
2.
3.
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Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
103
RELEASE LEVER
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When any seat-back is f olded down,
do not use the dual deck cargo shelf
(if equipped).
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).The lef t and right rear seats can be
f olded up separately to make room
for cargo.
To f old the rear seat f orward:
Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolduptheseatcushion.Pull up the bar under the seat
cushion and slide the rear seat
backward. The rear seat will not
foldforwardunlessitisasfar
back as it will go. Follow steps 1 through 4 on page
f or f olding down the seat-
back.
Lower the center seat-back bef ore
f olding the passenger’s side seat
forward.
1. 2.
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Carrying Cargo Folding the Rear Seat Forward
Seats
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SLIDE BAR
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Unlock the seat f rom the f loor by
pulling the lock release strap
under the seat cushion’s back
edge, then lif t the rear of the seat.
You cannot fold up the rear seat if
it is not latched securely in the
rearmost position.Pull out the f astening strap f rom
the slit on the seat-back. Then
attach the anchor on the fastening
strap to the hook on the center
pillar.
Pull down on the anchor to engage
the upper part of the anchor
securely on the hook, and make
sure the seat is secure.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
105
LOCK RELEASE STRAP ANCHOR
HOOK
FASTENING
STRAP ANCHOR
FASTENING STRAP
HOOK
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Make sure that the f olded up right
rear seat does not interf ere with the
f ront passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors and the f ront passenger’s
seat belt reminder indicator to work
improperly (see page ). Also
check the passenger airbag of f
indicator to assure proper operation
of the passenger’s advanced f ront
airbag.
Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to the upright position.
Make sure the seat is securely
latched bef ore driving.
When you are not using the
fastening strap, store the strap into
the slit on the seat-back.Make sure both outer seat belts are
positioned in side of the rear seat-
backs.
In the center seating position of the
rear seat, be sure the detachable
anchor is latched securely bef ore
using the seat belt (see page ).
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
Do not use the dual deck cargo shelf
(if equipped) when the seats are
folded down or forward.
The seat belt in the rear center seat
is equipped with a detachable anchor.
This allows the center seat belt to be
unlatched when the rear center seat
back is f olded down or the right side
rear seat is folded forward.
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236 Carrying Cargo Detachable Anchor
Seats
106
Using the seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.
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The dual deck cargo shelf can be
placed on the f loor as shown above.
Reverse this procedure to return the
dual deck cargo shelf to the upper
position. Make sure the dual deck
cargo shelf is latched securely.The maximum load on the dual deck
cargo shelf is 20 lbs on U.S. models,
and10kgoncanadianmodels.This
isshownonalabelonthedriver’s
side of the dual deck cargo shelf
(see page ). To prevent damage
to the dual deck cargo shelf , do not
exceed the maximum load.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
When any of the rear seats are
f olded down or f orward, do not place
any objects on the dual deck cargo
shelf . Make sure to store the shelf
on the cargo area f loor. It could be
unlatched during a crash. 56
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Carrying Cargo
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
115
Do not use this shelf if the
second row seats are folded
down.
Objects placed on the shelf
could be thrown forward during
a crash or sudden stop and hurt
someone.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Lower glove box
Upper glove box
Console compartment
Door pockets
Seat-back pockets
Seat-under tray (if equipped)
Center pocket
Cargo area, including the rear
seatswhenfoldedupordown.
Upperandlowercargoareaswith
the dual deck cargo shelf (if
equipped)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Roof -rack (if equipped)
Carrying Cargo
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CENTER POCKET
LOWER
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA
: If equipped DOOR POCKETS
DUAL DECK CARGO SHELF
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT UPPER GLOVE BOX
SEAT UNDER TRAY
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Keep the lower glove box closed
while driving. If it is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Do not stack items higher than the
back of the rear seats. They can
block your view and be thrown
around the vehicle during a crash.
If youfoldtherearseatsupor
down, tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle 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 thesidecurtainairbags.
Do not use the dual deck cargo shelf
with any rear seat f olded up or down.
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On all models except LX
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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Protecting Children .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children .50
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Protecting Small Children .40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .48
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Using LATCH .43
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Protecting Your Discs .213
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .352
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8 .............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .55
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8,18
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Additional Information .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .297
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Detachable Anchor .107
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .60
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seat Heaters .108
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Seat Power Adjustment .94
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Seats, Adjusting the .95
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Select/Reset Button .66
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Serial Number .334
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Service Intervals .279
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Service Manual .353
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Service Station Procedures .227
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Radiator Overheating .322
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Radio/CD Sound System .139
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Radio Thef t Protection .218
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Readiness Codes .325
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid .289
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .295
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Rear Seat, Folding .102,104
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Rear View Mirror .111
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer .74
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Reclining the Seat Backs .95
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Ref ueling .227
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Transmitter .89 Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .298
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Engine Oil and Filter .282
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Fuses .327
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Light Bulbs .291
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Schedule .279
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Tires .302
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Wiper Blades .299
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .352
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .230,284
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position .248
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Reverse Lockout .251
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Roof Rack .239
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Rotation, Tire .306
Index
INDEX
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