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If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Devices intended to improve
occupant comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
thebeltandincreasethechanceof
serious injury in a crash.
Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp object in
your mouth, can result in injuries
if your f ront airbag inf lates. Objects on
the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inf late. If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the airbag inf lates.
If they do, they could be
very seriously injured in a crash.
A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash
or emergency stop can be thrown
against the inside of the vehicle,
against other occupants, or out of
the vehicle. If a side airbag or a
side curtain airbag inf lates, a cup
holder or other hard object
attached on or near the door could
be propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Protecting A dults and Teens
Never let passengers ride in t he
cargo area or on t op of a f olded-down back seat . T wo people should never use t he
same seat belt .
Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.
Do not place hard or sharp object sbet ween yourself and a f rontairbag. Do not at t ach or place object s on
the f ront airbag covers.
K eep your hands and arms away
f rom t he airbag covers.
Never let passengers ride in t he area in front of a folded-up rearseat or on t op of a f olded-downrear seat.
Passengers should not stand up orchange seats while the vehicle ismoving. Do not at t ach hard object s on or
near a door.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Pull up the rear seat cushion, and
f old the seat leg down. Push the seat
cushion f irmly against the seat-back
to lock it.
The lef t and right rear seat cushions
can be lifted up separately to make
room f or cargo.
Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolduptheseatcushion.
Pull up the seat-back angle
adjustment lever, and pivot the
seat-back backward until it is level
with the rear seat cushion.
Using the slide lever, move the
frontseatcushionsasfarforward
as possible.
Reverse this procedure to return the
f ront seats to the upright position.
When you return the seat-back to its
upright position, hold the seat-back
to keep it f rom going up too quickly.
Make sure you install the head
restraints and securely lock the seats
bef ore driving.
3.
4.
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Folding the Rear Seat Up
90
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Whenyoufolddownthedriver’sside
rear seat, 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.Move the front seat cushions as
f ar f orward as possible.
The rear seat-backs can be f olded
down f or more cargo room.
Each side f olds down separately, so
you can still carry a passenger in the
rear outer seating position.
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back.
Make sure there are no items on the
floor before folding down the seats.
To return the seat cushion to its
original position, f irst make sure
there are no items on the f loor, then
pull up the seat leg f ully, and push
down the seat cushion slowly while
holding it with your hands. Set the
seat leg in the f loor guide. A latch
comes out when the leg is set
properly. 1. 93
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Folding the Rear Seat Down
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LATCH PLATE
FLOOR GUIDE LATCH LEG
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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 ).
To return the seat-back to its upright
position, move the front seat forward
again, then lift up the seat-back.
While lifting the seat-back, the seat
cushion may come up with it. To
secure the seat cushion, see page .
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front 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 ).
Move the f ront seat backward to
the desired position. Make sure
theseatislockedinplace.
Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
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.
Make sure the rear outer head
restraint is locked in place. If you
f old down the driver’s side seat-
back, also adjust the rear center
head restraint to its lowest
position.
Pull up the release lever on the
outside of the seat-back.
Fold the seat-back forward. 5.
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3.
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Carrying Cargo
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RELEASE LEVER
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Seat-back pocket
Center pocket
Cargo area side pocket
Cargo area, including the rear
seatswhenfoldedupordown.
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. Front door pockets
Carrying Cargo
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GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA FRONT DOOR POCKETS
CENTER POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET
REAR SIDE POCKET
(RIGHT SIDE)
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone 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.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.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
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. 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 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 . 53
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
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 .49
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Protecting Small Children .40
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .47
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Using LATCH .43
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Saf ety Belts .8,18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .260
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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 .54
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Saf ety Messages .iii .....................................
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 .203
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Detachable Anchor .93
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .18,60
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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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Seats, Adjusting the .86
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Select/Reset Knob .67
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Serial Number .242
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Service Intervals .179
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Service Manual .261
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Service Station Procedures .137
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Setting the Clock .129
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .157
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Shif t Lock Release .161
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Radiator Overheating .228
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Radio/CD Sound System .107
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Radio Thef t Protection .128
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Readiness Codes .231
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .201
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Rear Seat, Folding .90,91
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Rear View Mirror .95
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Rear Window Def ogger .74
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer .71
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Reclining the Seat Backs .87
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .156
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Ref ueling .137
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .205 ................
Engine Oil and Filter .188
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Fuses .233
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Light Bulbs .196
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Schedule .185
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Tires .212
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Wiper Blades .205
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .260
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .140,190
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position .159
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Reverse Lockout .161
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Rotation, Tire .212
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