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While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
■Forward-facing  Convertible seat
Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.
Run the seat belt through the child
restraint system and insert the
plate into the buckle. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder strap and
then allow it to retract slightly into
the ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
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While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until the
child restraint system is securely in
place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (
→P. 1 1 9 )
■ Booster seat
Place the child restraint system on
the seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.
Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the child
restraint system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the buckle.
Make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is cor-
rectly positioned over the child’s
shoulder, and that the lap belt is as
low as possible. (→
P. 6 4)
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat beltPush the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint system
using a seat belt or lower anchors,
and move the head restraint in
place at the lowest position.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
STEP1
STEP2
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■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications
can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock
mode: ( →P. 66)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or discomfort to
the child.
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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix
the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passen-
gers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving
or an accident.
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is posi-
tioned across the center of the child’s sh oulder. The belt should be kept away from
the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failing to do so
may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being
attached correctly, attach the child restraint
system to the right-hand rear seat.
●Adjust the front passen ger seat so that it
does not interfere with the child restraint
system.
●Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing child
restraint on the front passenger seat, move
the seat as far back as possible even if the
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-
nated. Failing to do so may result in death
or serious injury if the airbags deploy
(inflate).
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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●Ensure the belt and tab are securely locked and that the seat belt is not twisted.
●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward be sure it is
secure.
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provid ed by the child restraint system manufac-
turer.
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when inst alling a child restraint system, the seat belt
will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious
injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around
the anchors and that the seat belt is no t caught behind the child restraint system.
Make sure the child restraint system is se curely attached, or it may cause death or
serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden
swerve or accident.
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or dr ugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
●Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
Doing so may cause minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/ventilators
Do not put heavy objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails,
etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is off.
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Alphabetical index
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BrakeFluid .......................................................... 433
Parking brake ........................................ 143
Brake assist ............................................. 200
Care Exterior ................................................... 406
Interior..................................................... 409
Seat belts .................................................410
Cargo capacity ....................................... 212
Cargo hooks ...........................................379
CD player/changer .............................. 261
Chains......................................................... 218
Child-protectors ......................................45
Child restraint system Definition..................................................109
Installation..................................................113
Installing CRS with lower anchors ................................................... 114
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........116
Installing CRS with top straps .........119
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 98
Battery precautions ............... 436, 551
Child restraint system .......................109
Child-protectors................................... 45
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................67
Installing child restraints .....................113
Moon roof precautions ..................... 80
Power window lock switch ..............75
Power window precautions.............75
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 459
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 65
Seat belt precautions.......................... 68 Seat heater precautions................. 374
Trunk precautions...................................51
Cigarette lighter......................................371
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 406
Interior .................................................... 409
Seat belts ................................................. 410
Clock .........................................................368
Coin holder ............................................. 364
Compass ................................................. 388
Condenser .............................................. 432
Console box ............................................ 361
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................552
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 165
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 169
Cup holders ............................................ 364
Curtain shield airbags............................. 91
Customizable features ...................... 589
Daytime running light system ........... 156
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 243
Side mirror............................................. 243
Dimension............................................... 558
Dinghy towing ........................................ 223
Display Multi-information display ................ 152
Touch screen ....................................... 226
Trip information ................................... 153
Warning message .............................. 516
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 418
Door courtesy lights ............................356
Door pocket............................................365
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DoorsDoor lock...................................29, 41, 44
Rear door child protector ................ 45
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 509
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 56
Driving Correct posture .................................... 89
Procedures ............................................. 124
DVD player/changer.......................... 270
Electric power steering ..................... 200
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................545
Replacing battery ..............................458
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..............507
If a warning message is displayed ............................................. 516
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................545
If the engine will not start........................................................ 542
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................................ 543
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .......................................548
If you have a flat tire ................ 531, 541
If you lose your keys......................... 544
If you think something is wrong ...................................................503
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 555
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 496
If your vehicle overheats ................ 552 Engine
ACCESSORY mode....................... 134
Compartment ......................................424
Engine (ignition) switch.................... 133
Hood ......................................................... 421
How to start the engine ................... 133
If the engine will not start ............... 542
Overheating ........................................ 552
Engine compartment cover ............. 426
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................................145
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking................................................. 431
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................217
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 562
Checking................................................ 427
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................217
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 429
Engine (ignition) switch........................133
Enhanced vehicle stability control....................................................200
Event data recorder ............................505
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 379
Floor mats ................................................ 378
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 433
Washer....................................................437
Fog lights Switch ........................................................158
Wattage ..................................................572
Foot light .................................................. 356
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Parking brake .......................................... 143
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs .......................488
Switch ........................................................155
Wattage ..................................................572
Personal lights ....................................... 358
Portable music player ........................ 306
Power outlet ............................................372
Power windows......................................... 75
Pre-collision system .............................207
Radar cruise control ............................. 169
Radiator.....................................................432
Radio ......................................................... 248
Radio data system................................ 250
Rear sunshade........................................376
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................488
Wattage ..................................................572
Rear view monitor system .................. 196
Rear window defogger .......................243
Replacing Electronic key battery .....................458
Fuses ........................................................ 460
Light bulbs ............................................488
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 598
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................64
Automatic locking retractor............ 66
Child restraint system installation ..............................................113
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts.......................................410
Emergency locking retractor ......... 66 How to wear your
seat belt ............. 64
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 67
Pre-collision seat belts .......................66
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................66
Reminder light .................................... 509
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ......................65
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 374
Seating capacity ..................................... 216
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 54
Adjustment precautions ....................55
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 113
Cleaning ................................................ 409
Driver’s seat position memory .......56
Head restraint .........................................60
Properly sitting in the seat ................89
Seat heaters .......................................... 373
Service reminder indicators ............. 149
Shift lever Automatic transmission ....................137
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................................543
Shift lock system ....................................543
Shopping bag hooks............................ 379
Side airbags................................................. 91
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 155
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 73
Mirror position memory ....................56P
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