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•In order to avoid unnecessary andperhaps severe air bag injuries, al‐ways sit as far back as possiblefrom the steering wheel whilemaintaining comfortable control ofthe vehicle. We recommend thatyour chest be at least 25 cm(10 inches) away from the steer‐ing wheel.
WARNING
nRear seatbacks
•The rear seatback must be secure‐ly latched. If not, passengers andobjects could be thrown forwardresulting in serious injury or deathin the event of a sudden stop orcollision.
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•Luggage and other cargo should belaid flat in the cargo area. If ob‐jects are large, heavy, or must bepiled, they must be secured.Under no circumstances shouldcargo be piled higher than theseatbacks. Failure to follow thesewarnings could result in serious in‐jury or death in the event of a sud‐den stop, collision or rollover.
•No passenger should ride in thecargo area or sit or lie on foldedseatbacks while the vehicle ismoving. All passengers must beproperly seated in seats and re‐strained properly while riding.
•When resetting the seatback tothe upright position, make sure itis securely latched by pushing itforward and backwards.
•To avoid the possibility of burns,do not remove the carpet in thecargo area.Emission control devices beneaththis floor generate high tempera‐tures.
WARNING
After adjusting the seat, alwayscheck that it is securely locked intoplace by attempting to move theseat forward or backward withoutusing the lock release lever. Suddenor unexpected movement of thedriver's seat could cause you to losecontrol of the vehicle resulting in anaccident.
WARNING
•Do not adjust the seat while wear‐ing seat belts. Moving the seatcushion forward may cause strongpressure on the abdomen.
•Use extreme caution so that handsor other objects are not caught inthe seat mechanisms while theseat is moving.
•Do not put a cigarette lighter onthe floor or seat. When you oper‐ate the seat, gas may gush out ofthe lighter and cause fire.
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Lumbar support (if equipped)
The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch on the side of the Driver's seat. 1. Press the front portion of the switch to increase support, or the
rear portion of the switch, to de‐
crease support.
2. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.
Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by usingthe control switches located on the
outside of the seat cushion. Before
driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so you can easily control the
steering wheel, pedals and switches on
the instrument panel.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with theengine start/stop button in OFF.Therefore, children should never beleft unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
•The power seat is driven by anelectric motor. Stop operating oncethe adjustment is completed. Ex‐cessive operation may damage theelectrical equipment.
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•When in operation, the power seatconsumes a large amount of elec‐trical power. To prevent unneces‐sary charging system drain, don’tadjust the power seat longer thannecessary while the engine is notrunning.
•Do not operate two or more powerseat control switches at the sametime. Doing so may result in powerseat motor or electrical compo‐nent malfunction.
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Lumbar support (if equipped)
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The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch on the side of the seat. 1. Press the front portion (1) of the switch to increase support, or the
rear portion (2) of the switch, to
decrease support.
2. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.
3. Press the upper portion (3) of the switch to move the support posi‐
tion up, or press the lower portion
(4) of the switch, to move the sup‐
port position down. 4. Release the switch once it reaches
the desired position.
Driver position memory system
(if equipped, for power seat)
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A driver position memory system is
provided to store and recall the driver seat and outside rearview mirror posi‐
tion with a simple button operation. By
saving the desired position into the system memory, different drivers can
reposition the driver seat based upon
their driving preference. If the battery is disconnected, the position memory
will be erased and the driving position
should be restored in the system.
WARNING
Never attempt to operate the driverposition memory system while thevehicle is moving.This could result in loss of control,and an accident causing death, seri‐ous injury, or property damage.
Storing positions into memory
using the buttons on the door
Storing driver's seat positions
1. Shift the shift lever into P (for Au‐ tomatic transaxle) while the engine
start/stop button is ON.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rearview mirror comfortable for
the driver.
3. Press SET button on the control panel. The system will beep once.
4. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) within 5 seconds after
pressing the SET button. The sys‐ tem will beep twice when memory
has been successfully stored.
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Recalling positions from memory
1. Shift the shift lever into P (for Au‐ tomatic transaxle) while the engine
start/stop button is ON.
2. To recall the position in the memo‐ ry, press the desired memory but‐
ton (1 or 2). The system will beep
once, then the driver’s seat will au‐
tomatically adjust to the stored po‐
sition.
Adjusting the control switch for the
driver’s seat while the system is recall‐
ing the stored position will cause the movement to stop and move in the di‐
rection that the control switch is
moved.
WARNING
Use caution when recalling the ad‐justment memory while sitting inthe vehicle. Push the seat positioncontrol switch to the desired positionimmediately if the seat moves toofar in any direction.
Easy access function (if equipped)
The system will move the driver's seat
automatically as follows: • With smart key system
- It will move the driver’s seat rear‐ward when the engine start/stop
button is changed to the OFF posi‐
tion and front driver’s door is
opened.
- It will move the driver’s seat for‐ ward when the engine start/stop
button is changed to the ACC or
START position.
- It will move the driver's seat for‐ ward when you get in your vehicle
with the smart key after closing
the driver's door.
You can activate or deactivate this fea‐
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WARNING
•For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight of the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally, thecenter of gravity of most people'shead is similar with the height ofthe top of their eyes. Also, adjustthe headrest as close to your headas possible. For this reason, theuse of a cushion that holds thebody away from the seatback isnot recommended.
•Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed. Severe in‐jury to the occupants may occur inthe event of an accident. Headr‐ests may provide protectionagainst neck injuries when proper‐ly adjusted.
•Do not adjust the headrest posi‐tion of the driver’s seat while thevehicle is in motion.
Adjusting the height up and down
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To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head‐ rest, push and hold the release button
(2) and lower the headrest to the de‐
sired position (3).
Forward and backward adjustment
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The headrest may be adjusted forward
to 4 different positions by pulling the headrest forward to the desired de‐
tent.
To adjust the headrest to its furthest
backwards position,
Pull the headrest fully forward to the farthest position and release it.
Adjust the headrest so that it properly
supports the head and neck.
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CAUTION
If you recline the seatback towardsthe front with the headrest and seatcushion raised, the headrest maycome in contact with the sunvisor orother parts of the vehicle.
Removal/Reinstall
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To remove the headrest:1. Recline the seatback (2) with the recline lever or switch (1). 2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button
(3) while pulling the headrest up
(4).
WARNING
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seatwith the headrest removed.

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To reinstall the headrest:1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release
button or switch (1). 2. Recline the seatback(4) with the
recline lever or switch (3).
3. Adjust the headrest to the appro‐ priate height.
WARNING
Always make sure the headrestlocks into position after reinstallingand adjusting it properly.
Seatback pocket
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The seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s and driv‐ er’s seatbacks.
WARNING
nSeatback pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects inthe seatback pockets. In an accidentthey could come loose from thepocket and injure vehicle occupants.
Rear seat adjustment
Headrest (if equipped)
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The rear seat is equipped with headr‐
ests for the occupant's safety and comfort.
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The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps to pro‐
tect the head and neck in the event of a collision.
WARNING

•For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight of the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally, thecenter of gravity of most people'shead is similar with the height ofthe top of their eyes. Also adjustthe headrest as close to your headas possible. For this reason, theuse of a cushion that holds thebody away from the seatback isnot recommended.
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•Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed. Severe in‐jury to an occupant may occur inthe event of an accident. Headr‐ests may provide protectionagainst severe neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.
Adjusting the height up and down
(if equipped)
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To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head‐ rest, push and hold the release button
(2) on the headrest support and lower
the headrest to the desired position (3).
CAUTION
When there is no occupant in therear seats, adjust the height of theheadrest to the lowest position. The
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rear seat headrest can reduce thevisibility of the rear area.
Removal and installation (if equipped)
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To remove the headrest, raise it as far
as it can go then press the release but‐ ton (1) while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head‐
rest poles (3) into the holes while
pressing the release button (1). Then
adjust it to the appropriate height.
WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in po‐sition after adjusting it to properlyprotect the occupants.
Armrest
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To use the armrest, pull it forward
from the seatback.
Folding the rear seat (if equipped)
The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to in‐ crease the luggage capacity of the ve‐
hicle.
WARNING
The purpose of the fold-down rearseatbacks is to allow you to carrylonger objects than could not other‐wise be accommodated.Never allow passengers to sit on topof the folded down seatback whilethe car is moving as this is not aproper seating position and no seatbelts are available for use. This couldresult in serious injury or death incase of an accident or sudden stop.Objects carried on the folded downseatback should not extend higherthan the top of the front seats. Thiscould allow cargo to slide forwardand cause injury or damage duringsudden stops.
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4. Pull out the seatback locking knob(1) in the trunk, then fold the seat
toward the front of the vehicle. 5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull
the seatback backward. Pull the
seatback firmly until it clicks into
place. Make sure the seatback is
locked in place.
6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.
WARNING
After folding the rear seat, unlessthe driver’s position is properly setaccording to the driver’s physical fig‐ure, do not fold the rear seat. It mayincrease body injuries in a suddenstop or collision.
WARNING
nUprighting seat
When you return the seatback to itsupright position, hold the seatbackand return it slowly. If the seatbackis returned without holding it, theback of the seat could spring for‐ward resulting in injury caused bybeing struck by the seatback.
WARNING
When you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after beingfolded down:Be careful not to damage the seatbelt webbing or buckle. Do not allowthe seat belt webbing or buckle toget caught or pinched in the rearseat. Ensure that the seatback iscompletely locked into its uprightposition by pushing on the top of theseatback. Otherwise, in an accidentor sudden stop, the seat could folddown and allow cargo enter the pas‐senger compartment, which couldresult in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
nDamaging rear seat belt buck‐les
When you fold the rear seatback, in‐sert the buckle between the rearseatback and cushion. Doing so canprevent the buckle from being dam‐aged by the rear seatback.
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