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system can each be turned ON or OFF as desired. The following procedures must be performed with the key removed from the ignition switch. At the end of each procedure, a chime sounds once if the function has been turned ON or twice if the function has been turned OFF.
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Horn deactivation/reactivation The confirmation function can be set in the following three ways. Each time the confirmation function is set, a buzzer will sound to tell you the condition of the confirmation function. One buzzer: The horn will sound if the doors are locked with the keyless entry system. The horn will sound regardless of whether the doors are locked or unlocked. Two buzzers: The horn will not sound, even if the doors are locked with the keyless entry system. Three buzzers: The horn will sound if the doors are already locked and the keyless entry system is used again. In this mode, the horn will only sound when the keyless entry LOCK switch is pressed again to reconfirm that the doors are locked. 1. Press the LOCK switch (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press the UNLOCK switch (2) during this period.
2. Release the LOCK and UNLOCK switches at the same time. Turn signal light feature–ON/OFF The confirmation function provided by the turn signal lights when the doors are locked and the confirmation function provided when they are unlocked can be deactivated/reactivated separately. At the end of each procedure, a buzzer sounds once if the function has been reactivated or twice if the function has been deactivated. 1. Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds and press the LOCK button within this period. 2. To turn ON/OFF the function provided when the doors are locked, release the LOCK button and then release the UNLOCK button. 3. To turn ON/OFF the function provided when the doors are unlocked, release the UNLOCK button and then release the LOCK button.
PANIC switch
F12D0360
Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the alarm to call attention. 1. Press the PANIC button. 2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will sound intermittently for about 3 minutes. 3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the keyless transmitter.
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NOTE 1. The keyless entry system will not operate if the key is in the ignition switch. 2. The keyless transmitter will operate within about 12 m (39 ft) from the vehicle. However, the operating range may change if the vehicle is located near a TV transmit- ting tower, power station, or radio broadcasting station. 3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors are closed and no door is opened within approximately 30
seconds, re-locking will automatically occur. 4. If the following conditions are observed after pressing a keyless transmitter button, the battery in the keyless transmitter may need to be replaced. • The doors cannot be locked or unlocked. • The trunk lid cannot be unlocked. • The panic alarm cannot be operated. 5. Do not leave the keyless transmitter where it may be exposed to heat caused by the direct rays of the sun. 6. If your transmitter is lost or damaged, please contact an authorized dealer for a replacement.32 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
7. If you wish to add another transmitter, contact an authorized dealer. A maximum of 4 keyless transmitters may be programmed for your vehicle.
CAUTION!
The keyless transmitter is a precision electronic device. Therefore; • Avoid impact to the transmitter. • Keep the transmitter dry. • Do not disassemble the transmitter.
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions. • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Procedure for replacing keyless transmitter battery
1. Remove the transmitter case mounting screw (A) and gently pry open the case.
F12D0390T
+side
-side
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NOTE 1. You may purchase a battery at any local store that sells batteries. 2. Your authorized dealer can replace the battery for you if necessary.
CAUTION!
When the transmitter is opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. In addition, do not touch the internal components.
F12D0280
2. Remove the discharged battery from the panic button side of the case half. 3. Install a new battery with its positive + side (2) down.
Coin type battery CR2032 used
4. Close the transmitter case firmly and tighten the mounting screw. 5. Check the keyless entry system for operation.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
Locking and unlocking with the door lock switch Driver side switch
Passenger side switch
Lock
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
All of the doors can be locked or unlocked by pressing the power door lock switch on the driver’s or the passenger’s door.
F12B0850
Rolling lock feature If the vehicle’s speed goes over 15 mph (25 km/h), all the doors will lock automatically. NOTE: The Rolling lock function can be turned ON or OFF by the following procedures: 1. Insert the key in the ignition. Leave key in “OFF” position. 2. Close both the driver’s and passenger’s doors. 3. Press and hold the driver’s (central) door lock switch until a chime sounds (10 seconds). The Rolling lock feature will be switched to ON (if it is OFF) or OFF (if it is ON). If the chime sounds once, the Rolling lock feature is ON. If the chime sounds twice, the Rolling lock feature is OFF.
Locking and unlocking with key or inside lock knob
Lock
Unlock
Lock
F12B0710
Using the key to lock or unlock the driver’s door will automatically lock or unlock all of the doors. • Turn the key inserted in the driver’s door lock once in the unlocking direction, and the front driver’s door will be unlocked.
• Give another turn in the unlocking direction, and both
doors will be unlocked.
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Locking by means of the inside lock knob Place the inside lock knob of the driver’s door in the locked position, and both doors will be locked.
TRUNK LID
WARNING!
† It is dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin. CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and even death. † Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. If trapped in the trunk, it is possible to escape from the trunk by using the inside emergency trunk release handle. (See ‘‘Inside emergency trunk re- lease’’ on Page 37).
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CAUTION!
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could lead to burns.
To open the trunk lid Press the TRUNK switch twice within five seconds. (Refer to ‘‘Keyless entry system’’ on page 29.) The trunk lid will unlock and rise slightly. Lift it to open. To close the trunk lid Lower the trunk lid and push down with both hands until it is locked. Trunk-ajar warning chime When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and the trunk lid is open, a chime will sound to inform the driver that the trunk lid is not properly shut. Remote trunk lid release Pull the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of the driver’s seat, up to open the trunk lid.
F15A1770
CAUTION!
Do not operate the trunk lid release lever while the vehicle is moving. If the trunk lid opened, luggage could fall onto the road and cause an accident.
Inside emergency trunk release
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The handle glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight. You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the location and operation of the emergency trunk release handle. Children should be taught not to play in or around vehicles.
WARNING!
F15A2350
The emergency trunk release is designed to provide a way to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to help prevent death and serious heat-related injuries, includ- ing brain damage, especially for children who might become locked inside a vehicle trunk. The illuminated 9T9 shaped yellow emergency trunk release handle (see illustration) is mounted near the latch inside the trunk lid. Velcro keeps the handle secure in its holder.
around vehicles.
an open vehicle or trunk.
† Children should never be left unsupervised in or † Unsupervised children could lock themselves in † People trapped inside a vehicle, or trunk, even if only for a short period of time, can quickly die from suffocation or heat stroke, especially on hot days. Interior temperatures in vehicles can rise in minutes. † Keep your vehicle doors locked and the trunk closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away from children.
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1. Tear off
2. Pull
Handle
Holder
F15A2180
To open the trunk from inside the trunk, tear off the illuminated 9T9 handle from its holder by pulling in the direction of the arrow (1). Then pull the handle in the direction of the arrow (2). Push up on the trunk to exit.
CAUTION!
† When loading objects in the trunk, position them so that they will not contact the emergency trunk release handle when closing the trunk. This will prevent damage to the handle that could render it inoperable. † Always keep the handle in its holder when oper- ating the vehicle to prevent trunk cargo from moving the handle that might result in the open- ing of the trunk lid.
FUEL FILLER
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The fuel filler is located on the right rear of the body. Hook a finger behind the fuel filler door, and pull the door toward you.
Close
Remove
C20A1160
WARNING!
Turn off the engine while refueling. Do not smoke and do not operate other ignition sources while refueling.
C20A1140
Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap slowly by turning it counterclockwise. To close, securely turn the fuel tank filler tube cap clockwise until you hear clicking sounds, and gently push the fuel filler tank door into the closed position.
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Low fuel warning chime If a chime sounds when the low fuel warning light is on, that means the fuel is low. NOTE: If the low fuel warning light goes off, then comes back on again, the chime will not sound.
Fuel tank capacity
61.7 L (16.3 gal)
NOTE: If the fuel tank filler tube cap is not tight while driving, the “Malfunction indicator light (SERVICE EN- GINE SOON)” may illuminate when the onboard diag- nostic (OBD) system performs its self check. Always tighten the fuel tank filler tube cap until you hear clicking sounds. The indicator light will go off after driving several times. If the indicator light does not go off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
† As the fuel system may be under pressure, remove the fuel tank filler tube cap slowly. Removing the cap slowly relieves any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. † If you need to replace the fuel tank filler tube cap, use only a cap specified for your model vehicle. † To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-off”
the fuel tank again and again after filling.
ENGINE HOOD RELEASE
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WARNING!
† Never release the engine hood using the release † Do not operate the vehicle unless the engine hood
lever while the vehicle is in motion.
is latched.
F13A1480
The engine hood release lever (located under the instru- ment panel near the driver’s door) is used to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
Release the safety lever and lift the engine hood.
F13A1740
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NOTE: Only open the engine hood when the wipers are at their parked position to prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers.
Support the engine hood with the hood prop by inserting the hood prop securely in the opening in the hood marked with an arrow.
F13A1710
F13A1720
To close, unlatch the hood prop from the engine hood and place the hood prop in its retainer. Slowly lower the engine hood to about 12 inches (30 cm) from the closed position, then release it. The hood should latch from its own weight. NOTE: If this does not latch the engine hood, release it from a slightly higher position.
CAUTION!
Be careful that hands or fingers are not trapped when closing the engine hood.
POWER WINDOWS
Open
Close
NOTE 1. The windows can be operated when the ignition key is in the “ON ”position. The door windows can be opened
F17A0250
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or closed for a 30-second period even after the ignition switch is turned off. However, once the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is opened, the windows can- not be operated until the ignition switch is turned on again. 2. Never try to operate the driver switch and passenger switch in opposing directions at the same time. Doing so will cause the window to freeze in position. 3. Repeated operation with the engine stopped (key “ON”) will run down the battery. Operate the window switches while the engine is running.
WARNING!
† Before operating the power windows, make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hand, finger, etc.) in the window. † Never leave the vehicle without removing the key. † Never leave a child in the vehicle alone.
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Driver switch
F17A1600
The main driver switch can be used to operate both door windows. Windows will move while the switch is being operated and stop when the switch is released. 1. Driver’s door window switch (To fully open the driver’s door window, it is not neces- sary to hold the switch down for the entire time the window is being lowered.)
2. Passenger’s door window switch 3. Window lock switch (When this switch is pressed into lock mode, the passen- ger switch cannot be used to open or close the door window, and the driver switch can open or close either window. To unlock, press the window lock switch again.)
WARNING!
Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to press the window lock switch to make the window switches inoperative. A child may tamper with the switch at the risk of their hands or head becoming trapped by the window.
Passenger switch
SUNROOF (IF SO EQUIPPED)
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F17A1610
F19A0960
The passenger switch can be used to operate the passen- ger door window.
The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignition key in the “ON” position. To tilt up When the sunroof switch (1) is pressed, the back of the sunroof automatically goes up for inside ventilation. To stop the sunroof partway, push the sunroof switch (2). NOTE: Before tilting the sunroof, completely open the sunshade. Otherwise you will not have good ventilation.
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To tilt down Press the sunroof switch (2). To stop the sunroof partway, release the sunroof switch. To open When the sunroof switch (1) is pressed, the back of the sunroof automatically goes up. When the sunroof switch (1) is pressed a second time, the sunroof automatically opens completely. To stop the sunroof partway, press the sunroof switch (2). To close The sunroof closes while the sunroof switch (2) is being pressed. To stop the sunroof partway, release the switch.
NOTE 1. The sunroof can be operated when the ignition key is in the “ON” position. The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30-second period after the ignition switch is turned off. However, once the driver’s door or the passenger’s door is opened, the sunroof cannot be oper- ated until the ignition switch is turned on again. 2. If the battery cable is disconnected or the fuse is replaced while the sunroof is open, the sunroof will not close normally even after reconnecting the battery cable. In this case, use the following steps. Press the switch (2) repeatedly to close the sunroof completely. The sunroof will resume its normal operation after this procedure is completed.
Sunshade
F19A0770
The sunshade can be opened or closed manually while the sunroof is closed. NOTE: The sunshade will operate together with the sunroof only when the sunroof is opened.
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sunroof is opened.
WARNING!
close the sunroof and remove the ignition key.
† When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to † Before operating the sunroof, make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hand, finger, etc.). † Never leave a child (or other person who is incapable of safely operating the sunroof switch) in the vehicle alone.
NOTE 1. Do not stick your head, hand or anything else out of the sunroof opening. 2. After washing the vehicle or after there is rain, be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
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3. Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed (after snowfall or during extreme cold). 4. Do not sit on or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or roof opening edge. 5. Do not apply any force that may cause damage to the sunroof. 6. When waxing your vehicle, be careful not to put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber) around the sun- roof opening. If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof. 7. Release the switch when the sunroof has reached a completely open or completely closed position.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the second is the “alarm” stage, and third is the “disarmed” stage. If triggered, the system provides both audible and visual alarm signals.
Armed stage Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
Arm the system and leave.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure the trunk lid is locked.
F30A0010
3. Lock the driver’s and the passenger’s door by using the key, power door lock switch, or the remote keyless transmitter.
F30A0210
After completion of the steps above, the theft-alarm indicator (located in the instrument cluster) will illumi- nate for approximately 20 seconds and then go out, indicating that the system is armed.
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NOTE 1. The system will be armed even if the trunk lid is opened, but when the system is set, be sure that the trunk lid is latched. 2. The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator is illuminated, the driver’s door, the passenger’s door is unlocked by using the key or keyless transmitter. 3. The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator is illuminated, the ignition key is turned to the “ON” or “ACC”. 4. The system will not be armed if a door is not com- pletely closed. If this happens, rearm the system as described above. 5. The trunk lid can only be unlocked by using the key or the remote keyless transmitter without triggering or disarming the system even after the system has been armed. When it is locked, the system will be rearmed. 6. The system will be armed even if the trunk lid is open, but when the system is set, be sure that the trunk lid is latched.
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7. The driver should not arm the system until first confirming that all passengers have left the vehicle. If the driver arms the system while a passenger(s) in the vehicle, the alarm may be activated when the passen- ger(s) leave the vehicle. Alarm stage The alarm will be activated if any of the following occur while the vehicle is parked and the system is armed. 1. The driver’s or passenger’s door is opened without using the key or the remote keyless transmitter. 2. The trunk lid is opened without using the key or the remote keyless transmitter. TYPE OF ALARM When the alarm is activated:
Horn sounds! Headlights blink on and off!
F30A0020
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes. After 3
minutes the headlights automatically shut off. 2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes. NOTE: The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until the proper disarming step is taken.Alarm deactivation The alarm can be deactivated in the following ways. 1. By turning the key (in the driver’s, passenger’s door or the trunk lid) in either direction (toward lock or unlock). 2. By using the remote keyless transmitter to lock or unlock the door or trunk lid.
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Disarmed stage
Disarm....by key (or by keyless transmitter)
F30A0040T
The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps are taken: 1. The front driver’s door, passenger’s door or the trunk lid is unlocked by using the key or the remote keyless transmitter. 2. The ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON ” position.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking the front driver’s door, passenger’s door or the trunk lid by using the key or the remote keyless transmitter. NOTE: To make sure the alarm sounds when the trunk lid is opened, open the trunk lid by using the trunk lid release lever.
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3. If the UNLOCK switch is pressed when all doors are closed and no door is opened within approximately 30
seconds, re-arming will automatically occur. NOTE: Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed except by repeating the arming procedure. Testing the theft-alarm system Use the following procedure to test the system: 1. Lower the driver’s window. 2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”. 3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator illuminates and goes off in approximately 20 seconds. 4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door by using the inside door lock knob and opening the door. 5. Check to be sure that the horn sounds intermittently and the headlights blink on and off when the door is opened.SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILD RESTRAINTS AND AIR BAGS
CONTENTS m Front seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
N To adjust seat forward or backward . . . . . . . . . .57
N To recline the seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
N To adjust seat height (Driver’s side only) . . . . . .61
N To adjust lumbar support(Driver’s side only, if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .63
N For access to the rear seat
(passenger side entry). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
m Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
N Rear seat capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
N Fold down rear seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
m Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64N Adjustment of the head restraints . . . . . . . . . . .65
m Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
N UNIBELT restraint system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
N UNIBELT instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
N Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor(front seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
N Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
N Seat belt extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
m Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74N Installing a child restraint system to a UNIBELT at the rear seat positions or the front passenger seat (With emergency/automatic locking mechanism)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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N Tether anchors for the child restraint system. . . .83
N Tether strap anchor installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
N Children who have outgrown child restraintsystems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
N Seat Belts and Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .85m Maintenance and inspection of seat belts . . . . . .86
m Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag . .87
N SRS servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
N Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Your vehicle has seat belts and other features that help protect you and your passengers in an accident. Seat belts are the most important safety device. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or death in various types of crashes. For added protection during a severe frontal collision, your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with air bags for the driver and front seat passenger. The seats, head restraints, and door locks also are safety equipment, which must be used correctly. Always check the following before you drive: 1. Everyone in the vehicle is properly wearing their seat belt. 2. Infants and small children are properly secured in appropriate child restraints in the rear seat. 3. All doors are closed and locked. 4. Seat backs are fully upright, with head restraints properly adjusted.
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No safety equipment can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe collisions, but by making sure all your passengers follow the instructions in this manual, you can help reduce the risk of injury.
FRONT SEATS
G21A0680
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible to a position that enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wheel, safely operate the vehicle and also gives you a clear frontal view.
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WARNING!
This can be dangerous.
† Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. † After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is † Be sure to have the seat adjusted by an adult. If it is adjusted by a child, the seat may not be prop- erly locked into position.
securely locked into position.
WARNING!
† In order to reduce risk of serious or fatal injury in a collision, including from a deploying front pas- senger air bag, all front seat passengers should move the front passenger seat as far back as possible, all children 12 years old and under should ride restrained in the rear seat, and all children in rear-facing child restraints must ride in the rear seat. † In order to reduce risk of serious or fatal injury in an accident, including from a deploying driver’s side air bag, the driver should move the driver’s seat as far back as possible, while still maintain- ing good visibility and good control of the steer- ing wheel, accelerator and brake pedals.
NOTE: On vehicles with a power seat, to prevent the battery from running down, operate the power seat with the engine in operation.
To adjust seat forward or backward
Type 1 (Manual)
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WARNING!
To ensure the seat is locked securely, attempt to move the seat forward or backward without using the adjusting lever.
Type 2 (Power, driver’s side only–if so equipped)
Pull the seat adjusting lever and slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seat in position.
G21B0620
Push the switch to adjust the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the switch, and the seat will lock at that position.
G22B0190
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1. Backward 2. Forward
To recline the seatback
CAUTION!
Operate the power seat with care not to have the hand or foot caught by the seat.
G21C0700
In order to recline the seatback, first lean your body forward slightly and pull the seatback lock lever up, and then lean backward to the desired position and release the lever. The seatback will lock in that position.
Memory reclining knob When you fold down the seatback by using the memory reclining knob, the angle of the seatback will be memo- rized.
Memory reclining knob
Pull the memory reclining knob and fold the seatback down.
G21C0870
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Just by pushing the seatback up into position will lock it in the memorized position.
G21C0880
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WARNING!
CAUTION!
Pull the seatback lock lever, and the seatback will return to its original position. When operating the lever, sit close to the seatback or check with your hand on it.
To minimize risk of severe or fatal personal injury in the event of a collision or sudden stop, both the driver and passenger seatbacks should always re- main in a nearly upright position while the vehicle is in motion. The protection provided by the seat belts will be reduced significantly the more the seatback is re- clined. There is greater risk that the seat belts will not be properly positioned on your body and/or you will slide under the belt in an accident the more the seatback is reclined, resulting in severe or fatal injury.
To adjust seat height (Driver’s side only)
Type 1 (Manual)
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Type 2 (Power, driver’s side only-if so equipped) Front and/or rear parts of the seat cushion height can be adjusted. Front part of the seat cushion
G21D0830
Turn the knob to raise or lower the whole seat cushion. 1. Raise 2. Lower
G22D0300
Push the switch to raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion. 1. Raise 2. Lower
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Rear part of the seat cushion
Whole seat cushion
G22D0310
G22D0320
Push the switch to raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion. 1. Raise 2. Lower
Push the center of the switch to raise or lower the whole seat cushion. 1. Raise 2. Lower
To adjust lumbar support (Driver’s side only, if so equipped)
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For access to the rear seat (passenger side entry)
Weak
Strong
A lumbar support is included in the seatback of the driver’s seat. The support has a three position adjust- ment.
G21E0230
G01J0310
To permit rear seat entry or exit, the front seatback will fold down and the seat will move forward when the seatback lock lever is pulled up or when the pedal in back of the front passenger seat is depressed. To return the seat, push the seatback backward until there is a “click” and the seat locks in position. NOTE: The driver’s side seatback will fold down only.
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REAR SEATS Rear seat capacity
WARNING!
† The rear seating capacity of this vehicle is three † The rear seat occupants should always wear their
people.
seat belts when the vehicle is in motion.
Fold down rear seatbacks
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide additional cargo area. Pull the left and/or right release knobs, and fold the rear seatbacks forward.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Lock knob
G26A0140T
Padded head restraints for the front seats reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of a rear impact.
G02C0750
Adjustment of the head restraints Adjust the head restraint height so that the center of the restraint is as close as possible to your seated eye level. Any person too tall for the restraint to reach their seated eye level, should adjust the restraint as high as possible. • To raise the restraint, push in the lock knob and pull it
straight up.
• To lower the restraint, push down on it while pressing the lock knob in the direction indicated by the arrow. • After adjusting the height, lift up to confirm that it is
locked in position.
WARNING!
† Failure to have head restraints properly mounted and adjusted may increase the chance of injury in the event of a collision. † A cushion or similar device should not be placed on the seatback as it may increase the distance between your head and the head restraint and reduce the effectiveness of the restraint.
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WARNING!
Driving with the head restraints removed can lead to serious injury to you and your passengers in an accident. Always have them mounted and properly adjusted before operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may increase the chance of injury in a collision.
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SEAT BELTS Seat belts are installed in your vehicle for the protection of the driver and passengers. Always use the seat belts. In an accident, injury to the driver and passengers may be reduced if the seat belts are properly used. NOTE: Legislation in your state may require seat belt usage; however, even if it is not required seat belts should always be used.
WARNING!
are seat belts.
injury or ejection in a collision.
† Lock all doors before driving to reduce the risk of † Seat belts should always be worn by every adult who drives or rides in this vehicle, and by all children who are large enough to wear seat belts properly. † Never use one seat belt for more than one occupant. † Never carry more people in the vehicle than there † Always adjust the belt for a snug fit. † Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put it behind you or under your arm. † Always wear the lap belt as low as possible across † To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury in a collision, including from a deploying driver air bag, the driver should adjust the driver’s seat to the rear most position that still allows good vis- ibility and good control of the steering wheel, the brake, accelerator, and vehicle controls.
your hips, not around your waist.
WARNING!
† To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from a deploying passenger air bag, make sure the pas- senger is also properly wearing their seat belt, remains sitting well back and upright in their seat and the seat is moved as far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag” on page 87. † Never hold an infant or child in your arms or on your lap when riding in a vehicle even if you are wearing your seat belt. Also never place any part of the seat belt you are wearing around an infant or child. To do so risks severe or fatal injury to your child in a collision or sudden stop. † All children 12 years old and under should always ride in the rear seat, properly restrained, in order to reduce risk of serious or fatal injury in a collision, including from the deployment of a front passenger air bag. Refer to “Child restraints” on page 74.
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WARNING!
† Any child who is too small to properly wear a seat belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint system. To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury in a collision, including from the deployment of a front passenger air bag, children should be seated only in the rear seat. Infants must be in a rear-facing child safety seat and be seated only in the rear seat.
UNIBELT restraint system All seats are equipped with a UNIBELT system which uses a single combined lap-and-shoulder belt with an emergency locking retractor. This system is designed to provide comfort and safety by permitting full extension and automatic retraction of the belts during normal vehicle operation. A sensing device inside the belt retractor is designed to lock the retractor in the event of an abrupt change in vehicle motion. NOTE: For instruction on how to install a child restraint system, see “Installing a child restraint system with a UNIBELT” on page 80.
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UNIBELT instructions
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1. Get in the vehicle and sit in a normal correct posture. To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury caused by an inflating air bag, adjust the driver’s seat to the rear most position that still allows you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wheel and safely operate the vehicle. The front passenger should also adjust their seat as far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag” on page 87.
All vehicle occupant’s should sit and remain seated all the way back in their seat with their back resting straight against the upright seat back.
WARNING!
To minimize the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision or sudden stop, both the driver and passenger seatbacks should always be in a nearly upright position while the vehicle is in motion. The protection provided by the seat belts may be reduced significantly when the seatback is reclined. There is greater risk that the driver or the passenger will slide under the belt and be seriously injured when the seatback is reclined.
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2. Grasp the metal tongue and slide it up the webbing so that it becomes easy to pull across your body. After a couple of tries this will become an automatic one-handed motion.
3. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding the metal tongue. This system will not lock up if you stop or hesitate, so relax and continue to “buckle-up”. Push the metal tongue into the buckle until a “click” is heard. Pull up on the belt to confirm the metal tongue is locked securely in the buckle. NOTE: If the seat belt is pulled to its full extension, it can enter the ALR mode and lock in position. If this occurs, allow the belt to fully retract and then repeat step 3.
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4. Pull up on the shoulder portion of the belt to ensure that there is no slack in the lap belt. The belt will retain the small amount of slack necessary for comfort when you return to your normal seating position. If the belt is still too tight, pull out 6 to 8 inches of webbing, release the belt, and let it return to your chest.
NOTE: If a person wearing the seat belt moves their upper body or the belt completely unwinds, the retractor may switch to its Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) child restraint installation mode and lock (see page 80), thus preventing further movement. If this happens, the person should switch the retractor back to its Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode by unlatching the buckle and letting the belt fully retract. The person should then put the seat belt back on repeating steps 1 through 4.
WARNING!
† Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and as low as possible across the hips, not around the waist. Failure to do so may increase the chance or sever- ity of injury in the event of a collision. † Wear the seat belt without twisting it.
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Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)
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5. The shoulder belt portion will allow regular move- ment under normal conditions. The belt will lock in the event of an abrupt change in vehicle motion. 6. To release the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt retracts automatically, so hold the tongue when the belt is released and while it retracts. Should the belt not fully return to its stowed position, pull the shoulder belt down slightly and release quickly.
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The seat belt shoulder anchor height can be adjusted for greater comfort. To move the anchor down, depress the lock knob (A). To move the anchor up, simply slide the anchor up to the desired position (there is no need to depress the lock knob).
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WARNING!
To reduce risk of serious injury in a collision, adjust the anchor at a position so that the belt passes over your shoulder, but does not touch your neck. Always adjust the anchor when vehicle is not in motion. Make sure the anchor is securely latched after ad- justment.
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert™) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60
seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occu- pants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5
mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60
seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position. The manufacturer does not recom- mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™). • Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and buckle the driver’s seat belt. • Turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY/RUN position (engine does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. • Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled.• Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be reac- tivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened.
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Seat belt extender
If the seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender is available from your dealer. The extender may be used for either front seating positions.
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WARNING!
† The extender should only be used if the existing
belt is not long enough. Persons who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of a colli- sion. † When not required, the extender must be removed and stowed because the use of the extender when not required may deactivate the seat belt locking mechanism.
CHILD RESTRAINTS When transporting infants or small children in your vehicle, an appropriate child restraint system should always be used. This is required by law in most states. Child restraints specifically designed for infants and small children are offered by several manufacturers. Only choose a child restraint system with a label certifying it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
The child restraint system should be appropriate for your child’s weight and height and properly fit the vehicle’s seat.
All children should be restrained in a restraint device that offers the maximum protection for their size and age. • Children less than 1 year and less than 20 pounds must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat only in the rear seat.
• Children older than 1 year who weigh less than 40
pounds or are less than 40 inches tall should be in a forward-facing restraint in the rear seat.• Children who weigh more than 40 pounds or are more than 40 inches tall - regardless of age - should use a booster seat in the rear seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits properly.
WARNING!
† All children 12 years old and under should be seated in the rear seat, and properly restrained. Accident statistics indicate that children of all sizes and ages are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat rather than in the front seat. † Any child who is too large to use a child restraint should ride in the rear seat and wear the lap and shoulder belt properly. The shoulder belt should be over the shoulder and across the chest, not across the neck, and the lap belt should be low on the child’s hips, not across the stomach. If neces- sary, a booster seat should be used for proper seat belt fit; follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions. Only use a booster seat that certifies it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
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WARNING!
Never hold an infant or child in your arms or on your lap when riding in a vehicle, even if you are wearing your seat belt. Also never place any part of your seat belt around an infant or child. To do so risks severe or fatal injury to the child in a collision or sudden stop.
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Air bag cover
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WARNING!
WARNING!
This vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger air bag. Rear facing child restraints place an infant too close to the air bag, the force of an inflating front passenger air bag could strike a rear-facing child restraint, causing serious or fatal injury to the child: REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST ONLY BE USED IN THE REAR SEAT.
FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS should al- ways be used in the rear seat whenever possible; if one must be used in the front passenger seat, adjust the seat as far back as possible and ensure that the child stays in the child seat properly restrained. Failure to do so could kill or cause serious injury to the child.
WARNING!
† It is important to use an approved rear facing infant restraint until the infant is one year old to allow the infant’s neck and spine to develop enough to support the weight of their head in the event of a collision. † When installing a child restraint system, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer and follow the directions in this manual. Failure to do so can result in severe or fatal injury to your child in a collision or sudden stop. † After installation, push and pull the child re- straint system back and forth, and side to side, to see that it is firmly secured. If the child restraint system is not installed securely, it may cause injury to the child or other occupants in the event of a collision or sudden stop. † When not in use, keep your child restraint system secured with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle in order to prevent it from being thrown inside the vehicle during an accident.
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NOTE: Before purchasing a child restraint system, try installing it in the rear seat to ensure a good fit. Due to the location of the seat belt buckles and the shape of the seat cushion it may be difficult to securely install some child restraint systems. If the child restraint system can be pulled forward or to either side easily on the seat cushion after the seat belt has been tightened, choose another child restraint sys- tem. † Depending on the seating position in the vehicle and the child restraint system that you have, the child restraint can be attached using one of the following 2
methods: † To the lower anchorage in the rear seat ONLY if the child restraint complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Satety Standard 213 (See page 78).† To the UNIBELT (See page 80).
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Installing a new child restraint system to the lower anchorage
New child restraint system that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213
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Your vehicle’s rear seat is fitted with lower anchorages for attaching a new child restraint system that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. NOTE † The marks on the seatback show the location of the
lower anchorage points.
A: Rear-facing child restraint B: Forward-facing child restraint C: Child restraint system connectors (These are only examples.)
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3. If your child restraint system requires the use of a top tether strap, refer to ‘‘Tether anchors for child restraint systems’’ on page 83. 4. Push and pull the child restraint system in all direc- tions to be sure it is firmly secured. NOTE: † For a new child restraint system that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213, it is not necessary to secure the child restraint system using the vehicle’s seat belt.
Installation
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1. Open the gap a little between the seat cushion (A) and the seatback (B) with your hand to locate the lower anchorages (C). 2. Push the child restraint system’s connectors into the lower anchorages (C) in accordance with the instructions provided by the child restraint system’s manufacturer.
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WARNING!
† If there is any foreign material in or around the connectors, remove it before installing the child restraint system. Also, make sure the seat belt is away from, not looped through or otherwise in- terferes with the child restraint system. If foreign matter is not removed and/or the seat belt inter- feres with the child restraint system, the child restraint system will not be secured properly and could move forward in the event of sudden brak- ing or a collision, seriously injuring the child and possible other vehicle occupants. † When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust the seat
where the child restraint system is installed.
Installing a child restraint system to a UNIBELT at the rear seat positions or the front passenger seat (With emergency/automatic locking mechanism)
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The UNIBELT at the rear seat positions, and at the front passenger seat, can be converted from normal Emergency Locking retractor (ELR) mode, to Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. It must be converted to the ALR mode when installing a child restraint system.
Children 12 years old and under should be restrained in the rear seat only, whenever possible, although the front passenger seat belt can also be the converted to ALR mode.
WARNING!
† Before placing an infant or child in a child re- straint system, be absolutely certain you con- verted the retractor from the ELR mode to the ALR mode. The ALR mode will keep the child restraint system tightly secured to the seat. Failure to convert the retractor to the ALR mode may allow the child restraint system to move forward during sudden braking or in a collision, seriously injuring the child or other occupants.
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Installation: 1. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position as shown in the illustration.
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2. Route the unibelt through the child restraint system according to the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Then insert the unibelt latch plate into the buckle. Make sure you hear a 9click9 when you insert the latch plate into the buckle.
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3. To activate the ALR mode, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor. 4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and not in the ALR mode. You will need to repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. Remem- ber, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child restraint system will not be secure. It may help to put weight on the child restraint system and/or push on its seatback while pulling up on the belt (see illustration).
6. If your child restraint system requires the use of a top tether strap, refer to “Anchors for the child restraint system” on page 83. 7. Before putting the child in the restraint, push and pull the restraint in all directions to be sure it is firmly secure. Do this before each use. If the child restraint system is not firmly secure, repeat steps 1 through 6. 8. To remove a child restraint system and deactivate the ALR mode, remove the child from the restraint. Unlatch the buckle, remove the belt from the restraint and let the belt fully retract.
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Tether anchors for the child restraint system
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In compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, your vehicle has 3 attachment points on the rear shelf, located behind the top of your rear seat. For securing a child seat tether strap to each of the 3 rear seating positions (2 outer and 1 center) in your vehicle.
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Tether strap anchor installation
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1. Lift the cover from the tether anchor installation point by pulling it back with your hand as illustrated. 2. Latch the top tether strap hook (A) of the child seat onto the tether anchor bracket (B) and tighten the top tether strap hook so it is securely fastened.
WARNING!
Child restraint tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by a correctly fitted child restraint system. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seats, or harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
Children who have outgrown child restraint systems Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should be seated in the rear seat and wear the UNIBELT. If the shoulder belt crosses their face or neck, and/or the lap belt crosses their stomach, a commercially available booster seat must be used to raise the child so that the shoulder belt crosses their shoulder and the lap belt remains positioned low across their hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and should have a label certifying compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
WARNING!
† Children who are not buckled up, with all the doors locked, can be thrown out of the vehicle or otherwise be seriously or fatally injured in the event of a collision. † A child should never be left unattended or unsu- pervised around the vehicle. When you leave the vehicle, always take the child out as well. † Children can die from heat stroke if trapped † Keep vehicles locked and trunks closed when not
inside vehicles, especially on hot days.
in use. Keep vehicle keys away from children.
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision.
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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF SEAT BELTS The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap or detergent solution. Allow the belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow them to retract until completely dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye belts. The color may rub off and webbing strength could be affected. Regularly check seat belt buckles and release mecha- nisms for positive action and the retractors when in the automatic locking retractor mode for positive engage- ment. Refer to “Installing a child restraint system to a UNIBELT” on page 80. Check that the anchor mounting bolts are tight. If the seat belt webbing shows obvious cuts, tears, protruding bro- ken fibers that cause a local increase in webbing thick- ness, or severe fading which indicates weakening by exposure to sunlight, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced.
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The lap belt portion of the front UNIBELT has a sleeve inside which the belt is folded back over itself in a loop. This allows the belt to help absorb the energy of a collision through a controlled release of the loop. In the event that the loop inside the sleeve has come loose, replace the entire seat belt assembly.
WARNING!
All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware, should be inspected by an au- thorized dealer after any collision. We recommend that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was very minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the seat belt assemblies; that work should be done by an authorized dealer. Failure to have an authorized dealer perform the work could reduce the effective- ness of the belts and could result in serious or fatal injury in a collision.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which includes air bags for the driver and front passenger. The SRS air bag is designed to supple- ment the primary protection of the driver and front passenger side seat belt systems by providing those occupants with protection against head and chest injuries in certain moderate to severe frontal collisions. The SRS side air bag (if so equipped) is also designed to supple- ment the seat belts and provide the driver and front passenger with protection against chest injuries in certain moderate to severe side impact collisions. The SRS is NOT a substitute for the seat belts. For maximum protection in all types of crashes and acci- dents, seat belts must ALWAYS be worn by everyone who drives or rides in this vehicle (with infants and small children in an appropriate child restraint in the rear seat, and older children buckled in the rear seat). Refer to ‘‘Child Restraints’’ on page 74.
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WARNING!
† IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT PROPERLY EVEN WITH AN AIR BAG. † Seat belts help keep the driver and front pas- senger properly positioned. This reduces the risk of injury in all collisions, and reduces the risk of serious or fatal injuries when the air bags inflate. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained or improperly re- strained driver or front passenger can move forward into direct contact with, or within close proximity to, the air bag when it begins to inflate. The beginning stage of air bag inflation is the most forceful and can cause serious or fatal injuries if the occupant comes in contact with the air bag at this time. † Seat belts reduce the risk of injury in rollovers, side or rear impact collisions, and in lower- speed frontal collisions, because the air bags are not designed to inflate in those situations. † Seat belts reduce the risk of being thrown from
your vehicle in a collision or rollover.
WARNING!
† IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE PROPERLY
SEATED.
A driver or front passenger sitting too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during air bag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Air bags inflate very quickly and with great force. If the driver and front passenger are not properly seated and restrained, the air bag may not provide proper protection, and could cause serious or fatal injuries when it inflates. † Before driving, adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible without affecting your ability to be in complete control of the vehicle. † Before driving, adjust the front passenger seat as † Make sure all vehicle occupants are always prop- † With seat belts properly fastened, the driver and front passenger should sit well back in their seats and remain upright without leaning against the window or door.
erly restrained using the available seat belts.
far back as possible.
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† Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or instrument panel. Do not put your feet or legs on or against the instrument panel. † Seat all infants and children 12 years of age and under in the rear seat properly restrained using an appropriate child restraint system.
WARNING!
lean against
† Infants and small children should never ride unrestrained, or the instrument panel. They should never ride held in your arms or on your lap. They could be seriously injured or killed in a collision, especially when the air bag inflates. Children should be properly seated in the rear seat in an appropriate child restraint system. Refer to ‘‘Child Restraints’’ on page 74.
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Air bag cover
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WARNING!
† REAR- FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS must NOT be used in the front passenger seat as it places an infant too close to the passenger air bag. The force of an inflating air bag could kill or cause serious injuries to the child. Rear-facing child restraints must only be used in the rear seat.
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WARNING!
† FRONT- FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS should be used in the rear seat whenever possible. If they must be used in the front passenger seat, move the seat to the full rear position. Failure to do so could kill or cause serious injuries to the child. † Older children up to and including 12 year olds, should be seated in the rear seat with their seat belt properly worn and with an appropriate booster seat if needed.
How the Supplemental Restraint System works The SRS includes the following components:
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1. Air bag module (Driver) 2. Air bag module (Passenger) 3. Air bag control unit (including the front impact sen- sors) 4. SRS warning light
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5. Side air bag modules (if so equipped) 6. Side impact sensors (if so equipped) The air bag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position. These include all of the items listed above and all related wiring.
The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position. When an impact sensor detects a front or side impact of sufficient force, it automatically ignities materials in the module inflator which generate gas and inflates the appropriate air bags. NOTE A collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system. Deployment of the air bags produces a sudden, loud noise and releases some smoke and powder. This is not dangerous and does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. People with breathing problems may feel some tempo- rary irritation from chemicals used to inflate the bags. If irritation continues see your doctor. You may open the windows after air bags inflates, if it is safe to do so. After deployment, the air bags deflate very rapidly, so there is little danger of not being able to see. The time between the sensors first detecting an impact and the air bags deflating after deployment is shorter than a blink of an eye.
WARNING!
† Air bags inflate very quickly and with great force. In certain situations, contact with an inflating air bag may cause small cuts, abrasions, and bruises.
Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag system
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Driver
Front passenger
WARNING!
† Do not attach anything to the steering wheel’s padded cover, such as trim material, badges, etc. These could strike and injure an occupant if the air bag inflates.
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WARNING!
on or behind the knee bolsters.
† Do not set anything on, or attach anything to, the instrument panel above the glove compartment. Such items could strike and injure an occupant if the air bag inflates. † Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment † Do not attach accessories to, or put them in front of, the windshield. They could restrict the air bag infla- tion, or strike and injure an occupant, when the air bag inflates. † Do not put packages, pets or other objects between the air bags and either the driver or the front passen- ger. This could affect air bag performance, or could cause severe or even fatal injury when the air bag inflates. † Right after air bag inflation, several parts of the air bag system will be hot. Do not touch them. You could be burned. † The air bag system is designed to work only once. After the air bags deploy, they will not work again. They must promptly be replaced and the entire air bag system inspected by an authorized dealer.
Side air bag system (if so equipped)
The side air bags (A) are contained in the driver and front passenger seatbacks.
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WARNING!
† The side air bags are designed to supplement the driver and front passenger seat belts in certain side impacts. Seat belts should always be worn properly, and the driver and front passenger should sit well back and upright in their seats without leaning against the window or door.
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A label is attached to the seatbacks in vehicles with side air bags. The side air bag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is hit. Because the side air bags do not protect the occupants in all types of collisions, be sure to always wear your seat belts properly.
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WARNING!
† The side air bag inflates with great force. In order to reduce the risk of serious or possibly fatal injury when the air bag is inflating, the driver and front passenger should not put their arms out in the windows or lean against the doors.
WARNING!
† In order to reduce risk of injury from a deploying side air bag, do not allow any rear seat passengers to hold onto the back of either front seat. Special care should be taken with children. † Do not place any objects near or around the front of either front seatback. Such objects could inter- fere with proper side air bag inflation, and could also cause injury if thrown by the deployment of the side air bag. † Do not place stickers, labels or additional trim on the back of either front seat. It could interfere with proper side air bag inflation. † Do not install seat covers on seats with side air bags. Do not re-cover the seats that have side air bags. Covers could interfere with proper side air bag inflation.
WARNING!
SRS warning light
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† Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Rear-facing child restraints MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat. Forward-facing child restraints should also be used in the rear seat. If a forward-facing child restraint must be used in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, and make sure that the child stays in the child restraint and away from the door. Do not allow the child to lean against or close to the passenger door even if the child is seated in a child restraint system. The child’s head should also not lean against or be close to the section of the seatback where the side air bag is located. It is dangerous if the side air bag inflates. Failure to follow all of these instructions could lead to serious or fatal injury to the child. † Work done around and on the side air bag system components should only be done by an authorized dealer. Improper work methods could cause an acci- dental side air bag deployment, or could make a side air bag inoperable. Either of these situations could result in serious injury. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has air bags.
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There is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light on the instrument panel. The system checks itself each time the ignition is turned on and the light indicates if there is a problem. When the ignition key is turned to the ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position, the warning light should come on for several seconds and then go out. This means the system is
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working properly. The SRS warning light is shared by the driver’s air bag, the front passenger’s air bag, and the optional side air bags. The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘START’’ position
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† If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS is not working properly and you should immedi- ately have it inspected by an authorized dealer; † The SRS warning light does not illuminate † The SRS warning light does not go out after † The SRS warning light comes on while driving.
when you start the vehicle.
several seconds.
SRS servicing The entire SRS must be inspected by an authorized dealer 10 years after the vehicle’s manufacture date as shown on the certification label located on the center pillar of the vehicle, on the driver’s side.
WARNING!
† Any maintenance performed on or near the com- ponents of the SRS should be performed only by an authorized dealer. Do not permit anyone else to do service, inspection, maintenance or repair on any SRS components or wiring. Similarly, no part of the SRS should ever be handled, removed or disposed of by anyone except at an authorized dealer. Improper work on the SRS components or wiring could result in an accidental air bag deployment or could make the SRS inoperative. Either of these situation could result in serious injury. † Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS components or related vehicle part. For example, replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications to the front bumper or body structure can negatively affect SRS performance and may lead to possible injury. † If your vehicle has received any front-end dam- age, you should have the SRS inspected by an authorized dealer to make sure it is in proper working order.
WARNING!
† On vehicles with side air bags, do not modify your front seats, center pillar or center console. Such modifications can adversely affect SRS per- formance and may lead to possible injury.
Also, if you discover any tear or open seam in the seat fabric near the side air bag, have the seat inspected by an authorized dealer. † On vehicles with side air bags, if your vehicle has received any damage on either side, you should have the SRS inspected by an authorized dealer to make sure it is in proper working order.
NOTE: † When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to another person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the applicable sections in this owner’s manual.
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† If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, we urge you to first take it to an authorized dealer so that the SRS can be made safe for disposal.
Caution label
Passenger restraint warning/caution labels for the SRS are located in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
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Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS m Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
N Meter cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
N Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . 105
N Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
N Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
N Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
N Odometer/Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
N Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . 109
N Turn signal indicators/hazard warning lights . . 110
N High beam indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
N Theft-alarm indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
N Door-ajar warning light and chime . . . . . . . . . 110N Anti-lock braking system warning light
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
N Cruise/speed control indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
N Low-fuel warning light and chime. . . . . . . . . . 111
N Front fog light indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
N Charging system warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
N Oil pressure warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
N Malfunction indicator light(SERVICE ENGINE SOON). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
N Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-air bag
warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
N Brake warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
N Seat belt reminder/warning light. . . . . . . . . . . 116102 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
N Changing the setting for warning operation . . . 116
N Automatic transaxle indicator(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
N Traction Control System warning light
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
N Washer fluid level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117m Combination headlights, dimmer and
turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
N Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
N Light auto-cutout feature(headlights, fog lights, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
N When you want to keep the lights on
(time delay). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
N Headlight reminder chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
N Headlight flasher (high/low beam) . . . . . . . . . 119
N Dimmer (high/low beam change) . . . . . . . . . . 120
N Turn signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
m Fog light switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121m Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
m Instrument panel light dimmer control. . . . . . . 123
m Electric rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
m Windshield wipers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
m Intermittent wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
m Windshield washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
m Precautions to observe when using wipersand washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
m Dome light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
m Lights (dome lights, etc.) auto-cutoutfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
m Reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
m Rear personal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
m Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
m Garage door opener (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 130
N Training the Universal Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . 131N Canadian Programming/Gate Programming. . . 133
N Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 103
N Reprogramming a Signal Button . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
6. Trip odometer 7. Trip odometer reset button
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Meter cluster 1. Fuel gauge 2. Tachometer 3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Odometer
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Indicator and warning light package 1. Washer fluid level indicator !P. 117
2. Anti-lock braking system warning light 3. Low-fuel warning light !P. 111
4. Brake warning light !P. 115(if so equipped) !P. 111
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warning light !P. 114
5. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag 6. Seat belt reminder/warning light !P. 116
7. Turn signal indicators/hazard warning light !P. 110
8. Trunk-ajar warning light !P 111
9. Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) !P. 112
10. Door-ajar warning light !P. 110106 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
11. High beam indicator !P. 110
12. Cruise control indicator !P. 111
13. Theft-alarm indicator (if so equipped) !P. 110
14. Malfunction indicator light (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) !P. 113
15. Oil pressure warning light !P. 112
16. Charging system warning light !P. 112
17. Overheating warning light !P. 114
18. Traction control system warning light(if so equipped) !P. 116
19. Automatic transaxle indicator (Vehicles with Autostick automatic transaxle-if so equipped) !P. 116
Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. • The outer scale indicates miles per hour. • The inner scale indicates kilometers per hour.Tachometer 2.4 liter engine
3.0 liter engine
The tachometer indicates engine revolutions per minute. This allows the driver to determine the most efficient gear range and engine speed combinations.
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CAUTION!
Fuel gauge
The red zone indicates an engine speed in excess of safe operation. Select the correct gear to control engine speed so the tachometer indicator does not enter the red zone.
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The gauge shows the amount of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition key is turned to the ‘‘on’’ position. The arrow A indicates that the fuel lid (fuel filler port) is located on the right side of the vehicle. (Refer to “Fuel filler” on page 39.) NOTE: Just after refueling, it takes a little time until the correct fuel level is indicated after turning on the ignition switch.
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Odometer/Trip odometer
3. Reset button
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, an “ODO” or “TRIP” indication is given. Every time the reset button (3) is pressed lightly (less than one second), the indicators will change from “ODO” to “Trip A” to “Trip B”. 1. Odometer 2. Trip odometer
ODO --- Odometer The odometer indicates the total distance the vehicle has travelled. TRIP --- Trip odometer The trip odometer indicates the distance traveled during a particular trip or period. As a feature, there are two trip odometer displays:
and
can be used to measure the distance traveled can be used to
