Kia 2013 Soul, Soul 2012 Owner's Manual
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Gasoline
UNLEADED gasoline
AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.68 gal. (48 liters)
Recommended Engine Oil
API Service SM or above,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
Engine Oil Capacity with Filter
1.6L Engine : 3.49 qts. (3.3 liters)
2.0L Engine : 4.23 qts. (4.0 liters)
Engine Coolant
1.6L Engine : 6.87 qts. (6.5 liters)
2.0L Engine : 6.76 qts. (6.4 liters)
Tire Pressure (measured cold)
P195/65R15 : 33 psi
P205/55R16 : 33 psi
P235/45R18 : 33 psi
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV,
NOCAATF SP-IV, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV
or other brands meeting the above specification approved by Kia motors corp.
Capacity- 1.6LEngine : 7.71
2.0L Engine : 7.5
Manual Transaxle Fluid
API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life) or
other brands meeting the GL-4 specitication
approved by Kia Motors Corp.
Capacity - 1.6L Engine : 1.9 ~2.0 US qt
2.0L Engine : 2.0 ~2.11 US qt
Brake Fluid
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
qts. (7.3 liters)
qts. (7.1 liters)
(1.8~1.9
(1.9~2.0
liters)
liters)
Kia, THE COMPANY
Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.
As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality, value
for money prices, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a
customer service experience that exceeds your expectations.
All information contained in this Owner’s Manual is accurate at the
time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changes
at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can
be carried out.
This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a
result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable to your specific Kia vehicle.
Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!
Foreword
Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your Kia Dealer
knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement
parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Because subsequent owners require this important information
as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is
sold.
This manual will familiarize you with operational, maintenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual
that provides important information on all warranties regarding
your vehicle.
W e ur ge you to read these publications carefully and follow the
recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation
of your new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features
for its various models. Therefore, some of the equipment
described in this manual, along with the various illustrations,
may not be applicable to your particular vehicle.
The information and specifications provided in this manual
were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to
discontinue or change specifications or design at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you
have questions, always check with your Kia dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring
pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
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All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in
whole or in part without the written consent of Kia MOTORS
AMERICA, Inc.
Printed in Korea
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Introduction
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table of contents
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer information,
Reporting safety defects
Index
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3
4
5
6
7
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Introduction
1
How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-3
Vehicle handling instructions / 1-5
Vehicle break-in process / 1-5
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders / 1-6
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-7
Introduction
HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways.We strongly recommend that you read the
entire manual. In order to minimize
the chance of death or injury, you
must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you will learn about features, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents.
Use the index when looking for a
specific area or subject; it has an
alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.
Sections:This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.
You will find various types of safety
instructions in this manual. These
instructions were prepared to
enhance your personal safety.
Carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these instructions.
WARNING - Injury or
death
A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm,serious bodily injury or death could result if
the warning is ignored.
CAUTION - Possible
vehicle damage
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which damage to your vehicle
could result if the caution is
ignored.
✽✽
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having a pump
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified.(Consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details.)
WARNING - Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off.
Attempts to force more fuel
into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the
ground causing a risk of fire.
• Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.
✽✽
NOTICE
Tighten the cap until it clicks one
time, otherwise the fuel cap open
warning indicator light will illuminate.
Introduction
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Either of these fuels may
cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1.Gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol.
2.Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
3.Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
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Introduction
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recommends that customers do not use
fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 10 percent.
✽✽
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty does not cover damage to
the fuel system or any performance
problems caused by the use of “E85”
fuel.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle.This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
✽✽
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage to
the fuel system and any performance problems that are caused by
the use of fuels containing methanol.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control
System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline,
please go to the website (www.toptiergas.com)
For customers who do not use TOP
Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, additives that you can buy separately
may be added to the gasoline. If
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive
added to the fuel tank at every 7,500
miles or 12 months is recommended.
Additives are available from your
authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
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INSTRUCTIONS
As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearance, track, etc.) give
this vehicle a higher center of gravity
than other types of vehicles. It is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as a conventional 2-wheel
drive sedans or sports coupe. Avoid
sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure
to read the “Reducing the risk of a
rollover” driving guidelines, in
section 5 of this manual.
Introduction
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSVEHICLE HANDLING
No special break-in period is needed.By following a f e w simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000
km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer
than 3 minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first
1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.
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Introduction
VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS
This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an
air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle's
systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your
vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/ fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only
if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
Your rights with respect to the
information discussed above may
vary from state to state. In some
states, such information is considered private, is exclusively
owned by the owner of the motor
vehicle, and is not retrievable or
usable by another person or entity.
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Door Ajar Warning Light
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
Introduction
Auto stop for ISG system
indicator*
Seat Belt Warning Light
High Beam Indicator
Turn Signal Indicator
Front Fog Light Indicator*
ESC Indicator
ESC OFF Indicator
ABS Warning Light*
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging System Warning
Light
Malfunction Indicator
Air Bag Warning Light
Low Tire Pressure T elltale
Tailgate Open Warning Light
Low Fuel Lev el Warning Light
Cruise Indicator*
Cruise SET Indicator*
Tail light indicator*
ECO
Active ECO indicator*
Electronic power steering
(EPS) system warning light
KEY
Key out indicator*
OUT
Fuel cap open warning indicator
* if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
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Your vehicle at a glance
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door Lock/Unlock Button..................4-13
2. Outside Rearview Mirror Control
Switch*..............................................4-35
3. Central Door Lock Switch*................4-15
4. Power Window Lock Button* .............4-21
5. Power Windo w Switches* .................4-19
6. Fuse Box...........................................7-55
7. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Knob*................................................4-38
8. Idle Stop and Go (ISG) OFF button..5-13
9. ESC OFF Button...............................5-30
10. Hood Release Lever.......................4-22
11. Steering Wheel ...............................4-31
12. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever* ..............4-32
13. Seat...................................................3-2
14. Fuel Filler Lid Release Lever*.........4-24
15. Advanced Lighting Speaker* ........4-108
* if equipped
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
Your vehicle at a glance
1. Instrument Cluster............................4-37
2. Light Control / Turn Signals..............4-62
3. Audio Controls*..............................4-106
4. Advanced Lighting Speaker*..........4-108
5. Driver's Front Air Bag.......................3-44
6. Auto Cruise Controls*.......................5-37
7.Wiper/Washer...................................4-66
8.Vent Controls ....................................4-76
9. Engine start/stop button*....................5-8
10. Active ECO button*........................5-41
11. Hazard Warning Flasher
Switch........................................4-61, 6-2
12. Passenger air bag OFF indicator ...3-38
13. Climate Control System........4-73, 4-82
14. Shift Lever.............................5-17, 5-20
15. Brake Pedal
16. Accelerator Pedal
17. Parking Brake.................................5-26
18. Glove Box.......................................4-95
19. Passenger's Front Air Bag.............3-44
* if equipped
OAM012002
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Your vehicle at a glance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
■ 1.6 Gasoline
■ 2.0 Gasoline
1.Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir....7-32
2. Engine Oil Filler Cap........................7-26
3. Engine Oil Dipstick ...........................7-26
4. Engine Coolant Reservoir................7-28
5. Radiator Cap....................................7-29
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir ...........7-31
7. Positive Battery Ter minal..................7-38
8. Negative Battery Terminal................7-38
9. Fuse Box..........................................7-55
10. Air Cleaner.....................................7-34
* if equipped
❈ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration..
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OAM012003/OAM072100L
Seats / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-14
Child restraint system / 3-24
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-32
Safety features of your vehicle
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Safety features of your vehicle
SEATS
Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s
seat)*
(4) Seat warmer*
(5) Headrest
(6) Armrest (Driver’s seat)*
Rear seats
(7) Folding the seatback
(8) Headrest
* if equipped
OAM032001
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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING - Loose
objects
Loose objects in the driver's
foot area could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals.
WARNING - Uprighting
seat
Do not press the release lever
on a manual seatback without
holding and controlling the
seatback. The seatback will
spring upright possibly impacting you or other passengers.
WARNING
- Driver responsibility for
passengers
The driver must advise the passenger to keep the seatback in
an upright position whenever
the vehicle is in motion. If a seat
is reclined during an accident,
the occupant's hips may slide
under the lap portion of the seat
belt, applying great force to the
unprotected abdomen.
WARNING - Seat
cushion
Occupants should never sit on
seat cushions. The passenger's
hips may slide under the lap
portion of the seat belt during
an accident or a sudden stop.
WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust the
seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss
of control of your vehicle.
• Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position
of the seatback. Storing items
against a seatback or in any
other way interfering with
proper locking of a seatback.
• Sit as far back as possible
from the steering wheel while
still maintaining comfortable
control of your vehicle. A distance of at least 10" from your
chest to the steering wheel is
recommended. Failure to do
so can result in airbag inflation injuries to the driver.
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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING - Rear
seatbacks
Always lock the rear seatback
before driving. Failure to do so
could result in passengers or
objects being thrown forward
injuring vehicle occupants.
WARNING - Seat
adjustment
• Do not adjust the seat while
wearing seat belts. Moving the
seat forward will cause strong
pressure on the abdomen.
• Do not place your hand near
the seat bottom or seat track
while adjusting the seat. Your
hand could get caught in the
seat mechanism.
OAM039002
Front seat adjustment manual
Forward and rearward
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1.Pull the seat slide adjustment
lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forw ard and rearward without using the lever. If the
seat moves, it is not locked properly.
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WARNING - Unexpected
Seat Movement
After adjusting a manual seat,
always check that it is loc ked b y
shifting your weight to the front
and back. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's
seat could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the
seatback recline lever.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat
and adjust the seatback of the
seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seatback is locked in place.
(The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to
lock.)
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OAM039004OAM039003
Seat height (for driver’s seat)
(if equipped)
To change the height of the seat,
push the lever upwards or downwards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push
down the lever several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull up
the lever several times.
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Safety features of your vehicle
OPA039052
Headrest
The driver's and front passenger's
seats are equipped with a headrest
for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, but also helps protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident, the headrest should
be adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height of the
center of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of gravity
of most people's head is similar with
the height of the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible.
For this reason, the use of a cushion
that holds the body away from the
seatback is not recommended.
WARNING - Headrest
removal/adjustment
• Do not operate the vehicle
with the headrests removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.
• Do not adjust the headrest
height while the vehicle is in
motion. Driver may lose control of the vehicle.
OAM039005
Forward and rearward adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted forward to 4 different positions by
pulling the headrest forward to the
desired detent. To adjust the headrest to it’s furthest rearward position,
pull it fully forward to the farthest
position and release it. Adjust the
headrest so that it properly supports
the head and neck.
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Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).
Removal and installation
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button (1) while pulling the
headrest up (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the
headrest poles (3) into the holes
while pressing the release button (1).
Then adjust it to the appropriate
height.
Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting it to properly
protect the occupants.
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Active headrest
The active headrest is designed to
move forward and upward during a
rear impact.This helps to prevent the
driver's and front passenger’s heads
from moving backward and thus
helps minimize neck injuries.
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Safety features of your vehicle
OAM032010
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm
the front seats during cold weather.
While the engine is running, push
either of the switches to warm the
driver's seat or the front passenger's
seat.
During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the OFF position.
• Each time you push the button, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW ( )
→
• The seat warmer defaults to the
OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatically
depending on the seat temperature.
CAUTION - Seat damage
• When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solvent
such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and gasoline.
Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats.
• To prevent overheating the
seat warmer,do not place anything on the seats that insulates against heat, such as
blankets, cushions or seat
covers on the seats while the
seat warmer is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped
with seat warmers. Damage to
the seat warming components
could occur.
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WARNING - Seat warmer
burns
Never allow passengers who
may not be able to take care of
themselves to be exposed to
the risk of seat heater burns.
These include:
1.Infants, children, elderly or
disabled persons, or hospital
outpatients
2.Persons with sensitive skin or
those that burn easily
3.Fatigued individuals
4.Intoxicated individuals
5.Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills,
cold tablets, etc.)
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Armrest (if equipped)
To use the armrest, swing down the
armrest to the lowest position.
Safety features of your vehicle
Seatback pocket (if equipped)
WARNING - Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp
objects in the seatback pocket.
An occupant could contact
such objects in a crash. Heavy
objects in the front passenger
seatback could also interfere
with the airbag sensing system.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Rear seat adjustment
Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.
WARNING - Folded
down seatback
Never allow passengers sit on
top of the folded down seatback
while the vehicle is moving.This
is not a proper seating position
and no seat belts are available
for use.
This could result in serious
injury or death in case of an
accident or sudden stop.
WARNING - Objects
Objects carried on the folded
down seatback should not
extend higher than the top of
the front seatbacks. This could
allow cargo to slide forwar d and
cause injury or damage during
sudden stops.
OAM032025N
To fold down the rear seatback:
1. Inser t the rear seat belt buckle in
the pocket (if equipped) between
the rear seatback and cushion,
and insert the rear seat belt webbing in the guide to prevent the
seat belt from being damaged.
2.Set the front seatback to the
upright position and if necessary,
slide the front seat forward.
3.Lower the rear headrests to the
lowest position.
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OAM039020
OAM039021
4.Pull on the seatback folding lever,
then fold the seat toward the front
of the vehicle.When you return the
seatback to its upright position,
always be sure it has locked into
position by pushing on the top of
the seatback.
OAM039022
5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull
the seatback backward by pulling
on the folding lever. Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place.
Make sure the seatback is locked
in place.
6. Return the rear seat belt to the
proper position.
When returning the rear seatbacks to
the upright position, remember to
return the rear shoulder belts to their
proper position.
Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING - Rear
seatback
When returning the rear seatback from a folded to an upright
position, hold the seatback and
return it slowly. Ensure that the
seatback is completely locked
into its upright position by
pushing on the top of the seatback. In an accident or sudden
stop, the unlocked seatback
could allow cargo to move forward with great force and enter
the passenger compartment.
WARNING - Cargo
Do not place heavy objects in
the rear seats, since they cannot be properly secured and
may hit vehicle occupants in a
frontal collision.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Headrest
The rear seat(s) is equipped with
headrests in all the seating positions
for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps
protect the head and neck in the
event of a collision.
For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident, the headrest should
be adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height of the
center of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of gravity
of most people's head is similar with
the height as the top of their eyes.
Also adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.
WARNING - Headrest
removal
Do not operate the vehicle with
the headrests removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.
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Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).
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Removal and installation
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button (1) while pulling the
headrest up (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the
headrest poles (3) into the holes
while pessing the release button (1).
Then adjust it to the appropriate
height and ensure that it locks in
position.
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Safety features of your vehicle
SEAT BELTS
Seat belt restraint system
Seat belts are designed to bear upon
the bony structure of the body, and
should be worn low across the front
of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and
shoulders, as applicable;wearing the
lap section of the belt across the
abdominal area must be avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection for
which they have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using mild soap
and water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes frayed,
contaminated or damaged.
• For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always
be used whenever the vehicle is
moving. A properly positioned
shoulder belt should be positioned
midway over your shoulder across
your collarbone.
• Never allow children to ride in the
front passenger seat. See child
restraint system section for further
discussion.
WARNING - Shoulder
belt
Never wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back. An improperly positioned
shoulder belt cannot protect the
occupant in a crash.
WARNING - Damaged
seat belt
Replace the entire seat belt
assembly if any part of the webbing or hardware is damage as
you can no longer be sure that a
damage seat belt will provide
protection in a crash.
WARNING - Twisted
seat belt
Make sure your seat belt is not
twisted when worn. A twisted
seat belt may not properly protect you in an accident and
could even cut into your body.
WARNING - Seat belt
buckle
Do not allow foreign material
(gum, crumbs, coins, etc.) to
obstruct the seat belt buckle.
This may prevent the seat belt
from fastening securely.
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