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Side doors—

When any of the side doors and back door is unlocked with a key, the interior light, luggage compartment light, ignition switch light and running board lights (on some models) will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. (For details, see “Interior light” on page 136, “Luggage compartment light” on page 138, “Ignition switch light” on page 139
and “Running board lights” on page 140
in Section 1−5.)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with the driver’s door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously. This double key turning operation to un- lock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single key turning opera- tion. For details, contact your Toyota deal- er.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles even if the lock knobs are in the locked position.

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CAUTION

Driver’s side

Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur. Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve- hicle. The front doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

Front passenger’s side

lock: Push the switch down on the

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To front side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the rear side. Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door. If you do either of the following, no side door or back door can be unlocked with the power door lock switch. D Lock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter when all the side doors and back door are closed.

D Open the driver’s door or front passen- ger’s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position, then close the front doors.

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CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle in an accident. It also helps pre- vent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

to

the

lock

lever

the “LOCK”

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS Move position as shown on the label. When the child−protector is locked, you cannot open the rear door by the inside door handle. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways. D Turn the ignition key to “ON”. D Unlock all

the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

D Unlock the driver’s door or front pas- lock senger’s door with knob, and the side doors and back door with the power door lock switch.

then unlock all

inside

the

This unlocking protection with the power door lock switch can be disabled. For de- tails, contact your Toyota dealer.

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—Automatic door locking and unlocking functions AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING You can select the following functions: D Locking linked with the shift position All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of “P” position.

D Locking linked with vehicle speed

All doors are automatically locked when the vehicle speed goes above about 20
km/h (12 mph).

You can set or cancel the automatic door locking functions: Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the following operations.

To select the locking linked with the shift position: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition

To select the locking linked with the vehicle speed: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition

switch to the “ON” position.

switch to the “ON” position.

2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-

2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the

tion.

“N” position.

3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch in the lock position for 5
seconds and then release. The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set.

3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch in the lock position for 5
seconds and then release. The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set.

To cancel the function, do the above op- eration again.

To cancel the function, do the above op- eration again.

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To select the unlocking linked with the shift position: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition

To select the unlocking linked with the ignition switch: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition

switch to the “ON” position.

switch to the “ON” position.

2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-

2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the

tion.

“N” position.

3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release. The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set.

3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the “ON” position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release. The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set.

To cancel the function, do the above op- eration again.

To cancel the function, do the above op- eration again.

AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING You can select the following functions: D Unlocking linked with the shift posi-

tion All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever is moved to “P” position.

D Unlocking

linked with

the

ignition

switch All doors are automatically unlocked when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi- tion, or the key is removed.

You can set or cancel the automatic door unlocking functions: Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the following operations.

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Power windows

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Lightly pull up the switch.

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, all the power windows work for 43
seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. The indicator light (“AUTO”) on the switch tells you the switch can be operated.

Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window part- way, lightly move the switch in the oppo- site direction and then release it. Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation or key off closing op- eration, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

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Window lock switch

If the battery is disconnected or run down, the power window may not operate automatically and the jam protection func- tion will not function correctly after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normal- ize the power window. To normalize the power window: 1. Push down the power window switch

and lower the window halfway.

2. Pull up

the switch until

the window closes and hold the switch for a sec- ond.

that

Make sure the window opens and closes automatically. If the power window cannot be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

D Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could re- sult in a serious injury.

D The

jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

is

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THE

PASSENGERS’

OPERATING WINDOWS Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passenger’s win- dow. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught it could result in death or serious in- jury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure he or she op- erates the windows safely.

in a closing window,

the vehicle.

inside

D Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

trapped

D When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.

them

D Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

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If the battery is disconnected or run down, the power back window may not operate automatically and the jam protec- tion function will not function correctly af- ter you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normalize the power back window with the power back window switch. To normalize the power back window: 1. Push the “Ɲ” (down) switch and lower

the window halfway.

2. Push the “Ɯ” (up) switch until the win- dow closes and hold the switch for a second.

If

that

the window opens and Make sure closes automatically. the power back window cannot be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer. OPERATING FROM INSIDE The ignition key must be in the “ON” posi- tion. Normal operation: To open or close the back window, quickly push and release the “Ɲ” (down) or “Ɯ” (up) switch.

Automatic operation: To open or close the back window, push and hold the “Ɲ” (down) or “Ɯ” (up) switch. The window will fully open or close. To stop the win- dow partway, push the switch on either the “Ɲ” (down) or “Ɯ” (up) side briefly. Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, it works for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation or key off closing op- eration, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

CAUTION

D Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could re- sult in a serious injury.

D The

jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

is

Power back window

The back window can be operated with the switch on the instrument panel or the key operation in the back door key- hole. The power back window works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. You can open the back window when the that back window wiper time, the window is closed again. If the back window is not fully closed, the back window wiper, washer and defogger will not work. (See “Back window wiper and washer” on page 141 and “Back win- dow and outside rear view mirror defog- gers” on page 142 in Section 1−5.)

is working. At the wiper stops working until

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the door

is unlocked,

OPERATING FROM OUTSIDE The back window can be opened and closed with the key operation in the back door keyhole. To open: Turn the key fully counterclock- wise and hold it. After the window begins to open. To stop the window part- way, release the key. To close: Turn the key fully clockwise and hold it. After the door is locked, the window be- gins to close. To stop the window partway, release the key. This door key linked function can be dis- abled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Jam protection function: During closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

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Back door

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D Before you close the power back window, always make sure there is nobody around the power back win- dow. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught it could result in death or serious in- jury. When anyone closes the power back window, make sure he or she operates the window safely.

in a closing window,

the vehicle.

inside

D When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power back window switch without super- vision. Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex- pected use of the switch.

D Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

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D Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power back window switch and get trapped in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

D Keep the back window closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

D Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could re- sult in a serious injury.

D The

jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

is

remote

To open the back window with the wire- less see “—Opening back window” on page 18 in this Section.

transmitter,

control

To open the back door, push up the back door opener. The back door can be opened when the vehicle is stopped. If the back door opener does not operate except when the battery is disconnected or run down, contact your Toyota dealer. If the battery is disconnected or run down, the back door does not open after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normalize the back door.

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light,

interior

light and

ignition switch

When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously with a key, the luggage compartment light, running board lights (on some models) will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. (For details, see “Interi- or light” on page 136, “Luggage compart- ment light” on page 138, “Ignition switch light” on page 139 and “Running board lights” on page 140 in Section 1−5.) The back window can be opened and closed with the key operation in the back door keyhole. (For details, see “Power back window” on page 30 in this Section.)

To normalize the back door, unlock it with the key, remote control transmitter or pow- er door lock switch, see “—Locking and unlocking doors” on page 16 and “Side doors” on page 22 in this Section. Make sure that the back door opens. If the back door cannot be opened properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer. The back door can be locked or unlocked in the following ways. D All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with the back door. Insert the key into the key- hole, turn it clockwise to lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock.

D Operate

the power door

lock switch. (See “Side doors” on page 22 in this Section.) D Operate

remote control. (See “—Locking and unlocking doors” on page 16 in this Section.)

the wireless

D All the side doors and back door are locked and unlocked simultaneously with “Side doors” on page 22 in this Section.)

the driver’s door.

(See

If the battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the back door will be auto- matically locked. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

When closing the back door, the inside strap can be used to make the reach easier. To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is secure- ly closed. Back door closer: When the back door has not been fully closed, it is automati- cally closed completely. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 351
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

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Hood

CAUTION

D Keep the back window and back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents ex- haust gases from entering the ve- hicle.

D Careful attention is needed so as not to get your fingers trapped as the back door automatically closes when it has not been fully closed. D Never allow a child to operate the

back door.

NOTICE

z To avoid damage to the back door dampers, do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on them.

z Do not apply excessive force when the back door closer is operating. Otherwise, the back door closer may become defective.

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To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Other- wise, the hood may open unexpected- ly while driving and an accident may occur.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the the

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

into place.

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Theft deterrent system

To deter vehicle theft, the system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the side doors, back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or opened or the bat- tery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights, and turns on the interior and luggage compartment lights.

The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure

light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.

indicator

the

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system. CANCELING THE SYSTEM The system will cancel under the any of the following conditions: D Any of the side doors, back door or

hood is opened.

D Any of the side doors or the back door

is unlocked.

D The key is inserted into the ignition. D The battery terminal is reconnected.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn

the ignition key position and remove it.

to the “LOCK”

is

removed

The indicator light will start flashing when the key ignition switch. (See “Engine immobilizer system” on page 14 in this Section for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of

from

the

the

vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the side doors, back

door and hood.

The indicator light will remain on when all the side doors, back door and hood are closed and locked.

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TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set

the system as described above. The side doors and back door should be locked with the key or wireless re- mote control to wait until the indicator light goes off or starts flashing.

transmitter. Be sure

3. Unlock any side door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.

for

this operation

4. Stop the alarm as described above. 5. Repeat

the other doors and hood. When the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. the system does not work properly,

If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

testing

Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following these ways: D Unlock any of the side doors or the back door with the key or wireless re- mote control transmitter.

D Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

to “ON” position.

the

the system at

These ways cancel same time. If the battery becomes discharged due to the vehicle being unused for a long time, etc., when the battery is recharged or the alarm. If this happens, immediately unlock any of the side doors or the back door with the key or the wireless remote con- trol transmitter, and the alarm will stop.

the system will give

replaced,

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will sound the alarm under the following conditions: D If any of the side doors is unlocked or opened without the key or wireless re- mote control transmitter, or if the back door or hood is forcibly opened.

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected.

D If the ignition is hotwired. The indicator light will come on when the system is activated. If the alarm has been activated and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the side doors and back door will re−lock au- tomatically. After one minute, the alarm will automati- cally stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same in circumstances “Activating the system”.

described

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Fuel tank cap

This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 de- grees (to the pressure point 1), and then turn it an additional 30 degrees (to point 2). Pause slightly before removing it.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened.

D When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck is suddenly re- moved.

the cap

if

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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.

3. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel filler door. Position the cap so that the hooks point to the left and right or up and down, and set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click. When you hear the click, the cap is fully closed. If the cap is not installed securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

indicator

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is installed se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage the event of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

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Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

the

the moon roof, use

To operate switch beside the personal lights. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will fully open automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will open while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. When the moon roof is opened fully, the deflector will raise to reduce the entering of the strong wind. The angle of the de- flector will be adjusted according to the vehicle speed. To close: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side.

The roof will fully close automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will close while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side. The roof will fully tilt up automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will tilt up while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. To tilt down: Push “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will fully tilt down automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will tilt down while the switch is being pushed and stop when released.

the switch on

the

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D Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof switch and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

D Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

D Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could re- sult in a serious injury.

D The

jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.

Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically. If the moon roof can- not be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, they could be seriously in- jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

D Before you close the moon roof, always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the closing roof, it could result injury. When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it is safe to do so. D Be sure to remove the ignition key

in death or serious

when you leave your vehicle.

Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, it works for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. Jam protection function: D If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame during slide clos- ing operation, the moon roof stops and opens half way, and the deflector stops and raises fully.

D If something gets caught between the moon tilting down operation, the moon roof stops and opens fully.

frame during

roof and

If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught. If the battery is disconnected or run down, the moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam protection func- tion will not function correctly after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normal- ize the moon roof. To normalize the moon roof, push and hold the switch on the “TILT UP” side until the moon roof tilts all the way up and then tilts down a little automatically.

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SECTION 1− 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats Front seats Driving position memory system Rear seats Head restraints Armrest Seat heaters Seat belts SRS airbags Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch Child restraint

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Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- erly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or car- go area. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

D During driving, do not allow any passengers to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, severe the event of emergency braking or a collision.

injuries can occur

in

Front seats— —Front seat precautions Driver seat

CAUTION

The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sever- al ways: D Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

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D Slightly recline

the back of

the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non−slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

D If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as rec- ommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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Front passenger seat

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

CAUTION

CAUTION

The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury es- pecially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passen- ger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. D Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag inflates with consid- erable speed and force. Otherwise, you may be killed or seriously in- jured.

D Do not use seat accessories which cover the area where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags. Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activat- ing correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac- cidentally, resulting in death or seri- ous injury.

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. D Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

D After adjusting the seat position, re- lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

D After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

locked

is

D Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat−lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat posi- tion adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING

KNOB (driver’s seat only)

To change the angle of the seat cush- ion on the front side, turn the knob either way. 3. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER

(driver’s seat only)

To change the height of the seat, pull up or push down the lever. 4. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

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reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

5. SEAT

LUMBAR ADJUSTING SWITCH only)

SUPPORT (driver’s seat

Push the control switch on either side. The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is pushed.

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—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

1. DRIVER’S SEAT: SEAT POSITION, SEAT CUSHION ANGLE AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH PASSENGER’S SEAT: SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under front seats, as this might interfere with the seat movement. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

the

SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

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—Flattening seatbacks (manual seat)

1. Remove the head restraint. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat further forward than the front−most lock position.

2. Pull the seatback angle adjusting le- ver to unlock and push down the seatback.

When returning the seatback upright, be careful not to make yourself hit by the seatback which will bound with consid- erable spring force. After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

CAUTION

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

3. SEAT

LUMBAR ADJUSTING SWITCH only)

SUPPORT (driver’s seat

Push the control switch on either side. The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is pushed.

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—Flattening seatbacks (power seat)

CAUTION

D After putting back

D Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. the seat,

try pushing the seat and seatback for- ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace the head restraint.

1. Remove the head restraint. Push the seat position adjusting switch for- ward to slide the seat further for- ward than the front−most position.

2. Move the seatback angle adjusting switch backward to flatten the seat- back.

After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

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Driving position memory system (on some models) This system can memorize the position of the driver’s seat and recall it at the touch of a button. Buttons “1” and “2” can memorize two separate positions.

CAUTION

D After putting back

D Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. the seat,

try pushing the seat and seatback for- ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace the head restraint.

SETTING THE DRIVING POSITION The ignition key must be in the “ON” posi- tion and the selector lever is in the “P” position. 1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the de-

sired position.

2. While pushing

the “SET” button, push button “1” or “2” until a beep is heard.

The system can memorize up to 2 posi- tions by repeating the above steps. If step 2 is performed when both buttons “1” and “2” are memorized, the previous position will be erased and a new position will be set.

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To make only slight changes to an already memorized position, the easiest way is to first activate the memorized position, then make the desired changes and perform step 2 above.

RECALLING THE MEMORIZED POSITION When you push button “1” or “2”, a beep will sound and the driving posi- tion will be automatically adjusted to the position recorded for that button. The memorized position can be recalled under the following conditions: D The ignition key is in the “ON” position is in the “P”

the selector lever

and position.

D The

is

turned

ignition key

the “LOCK” position or the key is not in the ignition switch, and less than 30
seconds have passed since opening the driver’s door.

to

To stop the operation, push any driving position memory button. To reactivate the system, push the button “1” or “2” again. If is disconnected, the memory will be erased and the posi- tions will have to be set again.

the vehicle’s battery

CAUTION

D Do not start the vehicle while the

adjustments are being made.

D Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the move- ment by pressing another driving position memory switch.

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If you are using a trash holder, lower it.

1. Lower the head restraint to the lowe-

st position.

Rear seats— —Folding down rear seats (vehicles without third seats)

BEFORE FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT Stow the rear center seat belt buckle as shown in the illustration. This prevents the seat belt buckle from falling out when you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckle must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

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2. Swing

the bottom cushion up by

pulling the lock release strap.

3. Push the

lock release button and

fold down the seatback.

Each bottom cushion can be swung up separately.

This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised seat cushion. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 351 in Section 2 loading luggage. Each seatback can be folded separately.

for precautions when

WHEN RETURNING THE SEATBACK If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat belt, do not try to force it. Release the lock of the seat belt in the following way. 1. Push in the lower front edge of the

seatback to slacken the seat belt.

2. Let the seat belt retract a little.

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D The third seats have a maximum capacity of two belted occupants who do not exceed 150 cm (59 in.) in height. Exceeding limits can result in increased risk of seri- ous personal injuries or death.

these

Folding the seats up will enlarge the lug- gage compartment. See “—Stowage pre- cautions” on page 351 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

—Rear seat precautions (vehicles with third seats)

CAUTION

CAUTION

When returning seats to their original position, observe the following pre- cautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: D Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

D Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the lock release straps.

D Make sure to arrange the buckles of the seat belts in their proper posi- tion and be ready to use.

D Adjustment should not be made

while the vehicle is moving.

D When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.

D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in position.

the seat

D When returning seats to their origi- nal position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent per- sonal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: is securely Make sure locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper- ating properly. Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

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—Adjusting rear seats (vehicles with third seats)

—Tumbling second seats

SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

reclining

the seatback any Avoid more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the In the event of a frontal abdomen. collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

BEFORE TUMBLING SECOND SEATS Stow the second seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration. This prevents the buckles from falling out when you tumble the second seat.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you tumble the second seat.

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Second seats

Third seats

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WHEN RETURNING SECOND SEATS Push the seat, swing the whole seat down and swing the seatback up.

to unlock

the knob

If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat belt, do not try to force it. Release the lock of the seat belt in the following way. 1. Push in the lower front edge of the

seatback to slacken the seat belt.

2. Let the seat belt retract a little.

TUMBLING SECOND SEATS Lower the head restraints to the lowest position. Fold down the seatback while pulling the seatback angle adjusting le- ver, then swing the whole seat up and forward until they are locked. Tumbling the second seats will enlarge the floor space for third seat entry. It will also enlarge luggage compartment when the third seats are not used. See “—Stow- age precautions” on page 351 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

the

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CAUTION

tumbling seats or

When returning seats to their original positions, ob- serve the following to prevent person- al injury: D Do not tumble or return the seat

while the vehicle is moving.

D Make sure people or

luggage are clear of the seat. Then, hold the seat and slowly move it. Otherwise, people may be injured or luggage may be damaged, if the seat hits them.

D Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

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—Folding up third seats

To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: D Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback or tumbled seat while driving.

D Make sure

the seat

is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper- ating properly.

D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

BEFORE FOLDING UP THIRD SEATS 1. Stow the third seat belt buckles as

shown in the illustration.

This prevents the buckles from falling out when you fold up the third seats.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold up the third seats.

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2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes

through the hanger.

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged.

CAUTION

The seat belt must be removed from the hanger when the seat belt is in use.

FOLDING UP THIRD SEATS 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- est position. Fold down the seatback while pushing the seatback angle ad- justing lever.

Folding up the third seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 351 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

2. Unlock the seat leg by pulling the handle behind the seat, and swing the whole seat up and sideward.

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3. Stow the seat leg in the back of the seat cushion. Take the holding strap out of its holder, and attach the strap to the assist grip. Tighten the strap by pulling the end and fix it with Velcro.

CAUTION

When folding up the third seats, fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap. Failure to do so may cause an unexpected inju- ry in the event of emergency braking or collision.

4. Remove the seat anchor covers from the back of the seat cushion, and install them over the seat anchors.

CAUTION

Be sure to apply the covers on the seat anchors, or you may get burned when they become hot.

When returning the third seat to its origi- nal position, stow the holding strap in the holder in the direction shown above. Then do the above procedures in the reverse order.

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—Removing third seats

CAUTION

When folding up seats or returning seats to their original positions, ob- serve the following to prevent person- al injury: D Do not fold up or return the seat

while the vehicle is moving.

D Be careful not

the seat against a person or drop it on your- self.

to hit

To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: D Do not sit on or place anything on

the folded seatback while driving.

D Make sure

the seat

is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper- ating properly.

D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

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BEFORE REMOVING THIRD SEATS 1. Stow the third seat belt buckles as

shown in the illustration.

This prevents the buckles from falling out when you remove the third seats.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you remove the third seats.

2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes

through the hanger.

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged.

CAUTION

The seat belt must be removed from the hanger when the seat belt is in use.

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REMOVING THIRD SEATS 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- est position. Fold down the seatback while pushing the seatback angle ad- justing lever.

2. Unlock the seat leg by pulling the handle behind the seat, and lift the whole seat up. Retract the seat leg into the back of the seat cushion. Then, place the seat on the floor.

3. Remove the cover and push the seat lock release lever outward to unlock the seat lock, then pull up the whole seat and remove it. After removing the seat, reinstall the cover.

Removing the third seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 351 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

NOTICE

Avoid putting heavy loads on the re- moved seat. The metallic tips of the seat leg may be damaged and the seat cannot be reinstalled.

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floor and

install them

REINSTALLING THIRD SEATS 1. Remove the seat anchor covers from in the the back of the seat cushion. Hold the seat and engage the seat striker to the seat lock, then place the seat on the floor. Press down the seatback to securely the body.

the seat

lock

to

4. Remove the seat anchor covers from the back of the seat cushion, and install them over the seat anchors.

CAUTION

Be sure to apply the covers on the seat anchors, or you may get burned when they become hot.

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D When reinstalling the seat, be care- ful not to hit the seat against your- self or the vehicle.

To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: D Do not sit on or place anything on

the folded seatback while driving.

D Do not leave the removed seat un-

secured in the vehicle.

D Do not try to sit on or place any-

thing on the removed seat.

2. Pull out the seat leg from the back of the seat cushion and lock it on the anchor. Reinstall the cover.

3. Raise

the seatback while pushing down the seatback angle adjusting lever.

CAUTION

reinstalling

When removing or the seat, observe the following to prevent personal injury: D Do not fold or remove the seat

while the vehicle is moving.

D Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

D Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself.

D Make sure

D Reinstall each seat in its original position. Failure to do so will pre- vent third seat occupants from us- ing seat belts properly. the seat

is securely