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Adjusting the Seats

Adjusting the Seat Positions

Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible

1Adjusting the Seats

Allow sufficient

space.

while allowing you to maintain full control of

the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,

well back in the seat and be able to

adequately press the pedals without leaning

forward, and grip the steering wheel

comfortably. The passenger's seat should be

adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far

back from the front airbag in the dashboard

as possible.

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WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result

in serious injury or death if the front

airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front

airbags as possible while maintaining

control of the vehicle.

Move back.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow

at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the

steering wheel and the chest.

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Adjusting the driver’s power seat^*

Horizontal Position

Adjustment

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

Lumbar Support

Adjustment

Height Adjustment

Seat-back Angle

Adjustment

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

1Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and

forth to make sure it is locked in position.

Height Adjustment

(Driver’s seat only)

Pull up or push down the lever

to raise or lower the seat.

Seat-back Angle

Adjustment

Pull up the lever to

change the angle.

Horizontal Position

Adjustment

Pull up on the bar to move the

seat, then release the bar.

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1Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable,

upright position, leaving ample space

between your chest and the airbag cover in

the center of the steering wheel.

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WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in

serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,

and sit well back in the seat.

The front seat passenger should also adjust

their seat-back to a comfortable, upright

position.

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the

seat-back and your back.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the

occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the

chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a

seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag

operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering

wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend

that you investigate whether some type of adaptive

equipment may help.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

1Adjusting the Head Restraints

Adjusting the Head Restraints

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints

in all seating positions.

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WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints

reduces their effectiveness and increases

the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Head restraints are most effective for

protection against whiplash and other rear-

impact crash injuries when the center of the

back of the occupant's head rests against the

center of the restraint. The tops of the

occupant's ears should be level with the

center height of the restraint.

Make sure head restraints are in place and

positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center

of the head restraint.

In order for the head restraint system to work

properly:

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Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or

from the restraint legs.

Do not place any objects between an occupant and

the seat-back.

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Adjusting the front head restraint positions

To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint: Push it down

while pressing the release button.

Install each restraint in its proper location.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions

Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Position

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A passenger sitting in the center back seating

position should adjust the height of their head

restraint to an appropriate position before the

vehicle begins moving.

To raise the head restraint:

Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint:

Push it down while pressing the release

button.

1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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Front and rear center head restraints

3

WARNING

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the

head restraints can result in severe injury

during a crash.

To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the

restraint up and out.

Always replace the head restraints before

driving.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height

while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked

in position.

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Folding Down the Rear Outer Head Restraint

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A passenger in an outer back seating position

should put the head restraint in the upright

position before the vehicle begins moving.

Strap

To fold down the head restraint:

Pull the strap.

To put the head restraint back in the

upright position:

Pull up the head restraint and push rearward

until it latches.

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1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their

seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their

seats, with their feet on the floor until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is

off.

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WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can

result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat,

with your feet on the floor.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if

an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or

sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly

increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or

fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an

inflating front airbag.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

Rear Seats

1Folding Down the Rear Seats

Folding Down the Rear Seats

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Make sure all items in the cargo area or items

extending to the rear seats are properly

secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have

to brake hard.

The rear seats can be folded down separately to allow for additional storage space.

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To fold down the seat

1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the

anchor buckle.

2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.

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Remove any items from the rear seat cushion and

floor before you fold down the rear seat.

Make sure the seat-back completely lowers (a click

sounds). Otherwise it will not re-latch when returned

to the upright position.

3. Lower the center head restraint to its lowest position. Put the armrest back into

the seat-back.

From the rear door side

The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they

do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold

down.

4. Pull the release strap.

u The seat cushion flips forward, the head

restraints tilt downward, and the seat-

back then folds flat.

Pull

From the cargo area side

Lever

4. Pull the release lever.

u The seat cushion flips forward, the head

restraints tilt downward, and the seat-

back then folds flat.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats

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To return the seat to the original

position

1To return the seat to the original position

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat

cushion are securely latched back into place before

driving.

1. Pull the seat-back up and push back into

place until a click is heard.

2. Push the head restraint up to its original

position.

3. Pull the seat cushion up and push it down

into its original position.

Rear Seat-back Adjusting

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Pull the lever on the right to change the angle

of the right half of the seat-back, and left for

the left half.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest

Armrest

Using the Front Seat Armrest

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The console lid can be used as an armrest.

To adjust:

Slide the armrest to a desired position.

Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

1Interior Light Switches

Interior Light Switches

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In the door activated position, the interior lights fade out

and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.

The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following

situations:

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ON

Models with moonroof

The interior lights come on regardless of

whether the doors are open or closed.

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The interior lights come on in the following

situations:

Front

•

When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it.

Off

Door activated

Models without smart entry system

•

When you remove the key from the ignition switch

but do not open a door.

Door Activated Position

• When any doors are opened.

• You unlock the driver's door.

Models with smart entry system

•

When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF

(LOCK) but do not open a door.

Models without smart entry system

• You remove the key from the ignition

switch.

Models without moonroof

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

2 Customized Features P. 114

Front

Models with smart entry system

• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE

OFF (LOCK).

Only the cargo area light comes on when the

tailgate is opened.

The interior lights go off immediately in the following

situations:

Door

Activated

Position

Off

•

When you lock the driver's door.

Models without smart entry system

•

When you close the driver's door with the key in

the ignition switch.

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OFF

Models with smart entry system

The interior lights remain off regardless of

whether the doors are open or closed.

Rear and Cargo Area

•

When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY

mode.

On

•

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1

.

If you leave any doors open in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

mode, or without the key in the ignition switch, the

interior lights go off after about 15 minutes.

Off

Door Activated Position

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an

ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition

switch.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights

1Map Lights

Map Lights

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When the interior light switch is in the door activated

position and any door is open, pressing the lens does

not turn off the map light.

The map lights can be turned on and off by

pressing the lenses.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

Interior Convenience Items

1Glove Box

Glove Box

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Pull the handle to open the glove box. You

can lock the glove box with the master key or

the built-in key.

3

WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury

to your passenger in a crash, even if the

passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while

driving.

Glove Box

Console Compartment

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Pull the handle to open the console

compartment.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

1Beverage Holders

Beverage Holders

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NOTICE

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Front seat beverage holders

Front Separator

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,

and electrical components in the interior.

Are located in the console between the front

seats.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.

Hot liquid can scald you.

The front and rear separators are not

interchangeable, and are labeled with their

appropriate locations. Always ensure they are

positioned as shown.

Rear Separator

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Rear seat beverage holders

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat

beverage holders.

Label

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

1Accessory Power Sockets

Accessory Power Sockets

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NOTICE

The accessory power sockets can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY

(q or ON (w^*1

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter

element.

This can overheat the power socket.

.

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Accessory power socket on the console

panel

The accessory power socket is designed to supply

power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 180

watts or less (15 amps).

Open the cover to use it.

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket

with the engine running.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button

instead of an ignition switch.

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Accessory power socket in the console

compartment

Models with smart entry system

Open the console lid and the cover to use it.

Models without smart entry system

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

1Coat Hook

Coat Hook

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The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy

items.

There is a coat hook on the rear left grab

handle. Pull it down to use it.

Cargo Side Net

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Use the cargo side net to secure items to the

side.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

1Tie-down Anchors

Tie-down Anchors

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Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area

while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have

to brake hard.

The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor

can be used to install a net for securing items.

Hooks

1Cargo Hooks

Cargo Hooks

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NOTICE

The cargo hooks on both sides of the cargo

area can be used to hang a light items.

Do not hang a large object or an object that weighs

more than 6 lbs (3 kg) on the side cargo hooks.

Hanging heavy or large objects may damage the

hooks.

Hook

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

1Sunglasses Holder

Sunglasses Holder

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Keep the holder closed while driving except when

accessing stored items.

To open the sunglasses holder, press and

release the indent. To close, press it again until

it latches.

You can store eyeglasses and other small

items in this holder.

Press

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Conversation mirror

The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror.

Open the sunglasses holder fully, then push it

back to the first detent.

You can use the mirror to view the rear seats.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

1Seat Heaters^*

Seat Heaters^*

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The power mode must be in ON to use the

seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats

faster than the LO setting.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when

using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense

temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,

lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or

with sensitive skin should not use seat

heaters.

The indicator for your setting comes on while

the seat heater is in use. Press the button on

the opposite side to turn the heater off. The

indicator goes off.

Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the

engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may

be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and

does not automatically turn off.

While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.

When a comfortable temperature is reached,

select LO to keep the seat warm.

* Not available on all models

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items

1Tonneau Cover^*

Tonneau Cover^*

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Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area

while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have

to brake hard.

The tonneau cover can be used to conceal

items in the cargo area and protect them from

direct sunlight.

Do not stack objects higher than the top of the seat

in the cargo area. They could block your view and be

thrown about the vehicle during a sudden stop.

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To extend:

Pull the handle on the center edge, then clip

the mounting rods in the hooks on both sides

of the tailgate opening.

Handle

To prevent tonneau cover damage:

•

Do not place items on the tonneau cover.

Do not put weight on the tonneau cover.

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To retract:

Mounting Rod

Slip the rods out of the hooks, then slowly roll

it back until it is completely retracted.

Hook

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To remove:

Push either end of the housing inward, then

lift it out of its position.

* Not available on all models

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To store:

The housing unit can be stored on the cargo

area floor to make more space available.

Push one end of the unit into the hole on one

side panel, then insert the other end into the

hole on the other side.

After storing the unit, rock it up and down to

make sure it is securely placed.

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