uuAdjusting the SeatsuFront Seats
β Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch*
Press the top: To increase the higher part of
the lumbar support.
Press the bottom: To increase the lower part
of the lumbar support. (The higher part
support is decreased.)
Press the front: To increase the entire
lumbar support.
Press the rear: To decrease the entire lumbar
support.
Lumbar Support
Adjustment Switch
* Not available on all models
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β 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.
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Height Adjustment*
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
* Not available on all models
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1Adjusting the Seat-Backs
Adjusting the Seat-Backs
β
Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the centre of the steering wheel.
3WARNING
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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Second Row Seats
1Second Row Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions
β
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Models without third row seat
Lever
Seat-back Angle Adjustment
Pull up the lever to change the
angle.
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Models with third row seat
Strap
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull up the strap to
change the angle.
Horizontal Position Adjustment
Pull up on the lever to move the seat,
then release the lever.
Lever
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Models without third row seat
1Folding Down the Second Row Seats
Folding Down the Second Row Seats
β
3WARNING
Make sure the seat-backs are latched
securely before driving.
1. Store the centre seat belt first. Insert the
Latch plate
latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the luggage area.
ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor*
P. 51
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the
tailgate open.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 94
Anchor buckle
3. Lower the second row seat head restraint to
its lowest position. Put the armrest back
into the seat-back.
From the second row seat side
4. Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure all items in the luggage area or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
Release
Lever
* Not available on all models
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From the luggage area side
Release Lever
4. Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat.
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Models with third row seat
1Folding Down the Second Row Seats
The front seats must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.
Folding Down the Second Row Seats
β
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the second row seat to make room
for luggage.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.
1. Lower the centre head restraint to its lowest
position. Put the armrest back into the seat-
back.
2. Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment
strap.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latched back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the centre
shoulder belt is re-positioned in the holding slot.
Strap
To return the seat to the original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.
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Models with third row seat
1Third Row Seat Access
When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to
trip over the second row seat belt.
Third Row Seat Access
β
1. Lower the second row seat head restraint to
its lowest position.
2. Pull up the strap that is located at the
shoulder of the seat, and fold down the
seat-back.
The front seats must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the second row seats as they
fold down.
Strap
3. While pulling the lever, move the entire seat
forward.
Lever
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4. Lift up the entire seat while pulling up the
strap on the seat.
Hook Strap
5. Hang the hook strap that is located next to
the seat to the pillar, and fix it.
Strap
Hook
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Third Row Seats*
1Third Row Seats*
Adjusting the Seat Positions
β
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.
Strap
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
Pull the strap to change
the angle.
* Not available on all models
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Models with third row seat
1Folding Down the Third Row Seat
Make sure all items in the luggage area or items
extending to the third row seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Folding Down the Third Row Seat
β
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the third row seat to make room
for luggage.
β To fold down the seat
1. Lower the third row seat head restraint to
its lowest position.
2. Pull the strap on the seat-back fully.
3. Push the seat-back forward while pulling
the strap.
u If you want to use the luggage area
flatly, put the floor lid in the upper
position.
Strap
2 Luggage Storage Area P. 275
β To return the seat to the original position
1. Pull the seat-back up with the strap pulled.
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back and head restraints are
securely latched back into place before driving.
2. Pull the head restraint up to its original
position.
Strap
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Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.
1Adjusting the Front Head Restraints
Adjusting the Front Head Restraints
β
Head restraints are most effective for
3WARNING
Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the centre of the
back of the occupant's head rests against the
centre of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant's ears should be level with the
centre height of the restraint.
Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.
Position head in the centre
of the head restraint.
In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:
β’ Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.
β’ Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.
β’ Install each restraint in its proper location.
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To tilt the head restraint forward:
Push the back of it forward.
To tilt the head restraint backward:
Push it backward while pressing the release
button on the side of the head restraint.
1Changing the Second Row Seat Head Restraint Position
When you use the head restraint in the second row
centre seating position, pull up the head restraint to
its highest position. Do not use it in any lower
position.
Models without third row seat
Changing the Second Row Seat Head Restraint Position
β
A passenger sitting in the second row seat
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.
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Models with third row seat
1Changing the Second Row and Third Row Seat Head Restraint
Position
Changing the Second Row and Third Row Seat Head
Restraint Position
β
When you use the head restraint in the second row
and third row seating position, pull up the head
restraint to its highest position. Do not use it in any
lower position.
A passenger sitting in the second row and
third row seating position should adjust the
height of their head restraint to an
appropriate position before the vehicle begins
moving.
Second row seat
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button(s).
Third row seat
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1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
β
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
3WARNING
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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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
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.
1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
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.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.
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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Armrest
Using the Front Seat Armrest
β
The console lid can be used as an armrest.
To adjust:
Slide the armrest to a desired position.
Using the Second Row Seat Armrest
β
Pull down the armrest in the centre seat-back.
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