Kia 2014 Soul User Manual

Kia, THE COMPANY
Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.
As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehi­cles with exceptional value, 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.
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knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech­nicians, recommended special tools and genuine Kia replace­ment parts. It is dedicated to your complete customer 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.
We urge 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.
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Foreword
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Introduction
How to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicle
Keys / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors / Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Audio system / Etc.
Driving your vehicle
Before driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / Brake system / Cruise control system / Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergency
Road warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
Maintenance
Engine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid / Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Etc.
Specifications & Consumer information Index
table of contents
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Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol. . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Gasoline containing MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Use of MTBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle Break-In Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
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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 located in the back of this 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.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.
HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm, serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored.
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Introduction
Your new Kia 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.)
NOTICE
Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the fuel cap open warning indicator light (or LCD display) will illuminate.
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.
Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol may be used in your vehicle. Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any methanol. Ethanol provides less energy than gasoline and it attracts water, and it is thus likely to reduce your fuel efficien­cy and could lower your MPG results. Methanol may cause drivability prob­lems and damage to the fuel system. Discontinue using gasohol of anykind 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.Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
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, especially in the event of an accident.
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"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.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT (Methylcyclopentadi- enyl Manganese Tr icarbonyl).
Kia does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and affect your emis­sion control system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the cluster may come on.
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels con­taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle .
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle perf ormance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not co ver damage to the fuel system and any per­formance problems that are caused by the use of fuels con­taining methanol or fuels con­taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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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.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with deter­gent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which helps 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 7,500 miles or every engine oil change 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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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.
No special break-in period is needed. By following a f e w simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) 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 tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
VEHICLE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
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Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood.....................................................4-32
2. Head lamp...................................4-90, 7-78
3. Fog lamp .....................................4-93, 7-81
4.Tire and wheel...............................7-47, 8-4
5. Outside rearview mirror........................4-51
6. Panoramic sunroof................................4-37
7. Front windshield wiper blades .....4-94, 7-41
8.Windows................................................4-26
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Front view
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
9. Door......................................................4-19
10. Fuel filler lid ........................................4-34
11. Rear combination lamp.......................7-83
12.Tail gate ..............................................4-24
13. High mounted stop lamp ....................7-85
14. Rear window defroster......................4-102
15. Antenna ............................................4-143
16. Rearview camera................................4-88
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Rear view
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ................................4-19
2. Power window switch............................4-27
3. Power window lock button.....................4-30
4. Central door lock switch........................4-21
5. Outside rearview mirror control.............4-51
6. Outside rearview mirror folding .............4-52
7. Fuel filler lid open lever.........................4-34
8. Instrument panel illumination control
switch ...................................................4-55
9. Steering wheel heater On/Off button....4-45
10. Idle Stop and Go (ISG) OFF button....5-49
11. ESC Off button....................................5-34
12. Advanced Lighting Speaker..............4-146
13. Steering wheel ....................................4-43
14.Tilt and telescopic steer ing control
lever.....................................................4-44
15. Inner fuse panel..................................7-68
16. Hood release lever..............................4-32
17. Seat.......................................................3-2
18.Transaxle shift lever ...................5-15, 5-19
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Audio remote control buttons..............4-144
2. Driver’s front air bag.............................3-53
3. Horn......................................................4-45
4. Cruise control button ............................5-40
5. Instrument cluster.................................4-54
6. Lighting control lever.............................4-90
7.Wiper and washer control lever.............4-94
8. Ignition switch or Engine start/stop
button.............................................5-7, 5-10
9. Audio...................................................4-143
10. Hazard warning flasher.........................6-2
11. Climate control system..........4-104, 4-113
12. Front seat warmer/
Seat air ventilation.................4-134, 4-135
13. Power outlet......................................4-137
14. Center console storage box..............4-130
15. Glove box..........................................4-130
16. Passenger’s front air bag....................3-53
17. Parking brake......................................5-28
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1.Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-34
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-27
3. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-27
4. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-29
5. Radiator cap .....................................7-31
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-32
7. Positive battery terminal ...................7-44
8. Negative battery terminal..................7-44
9. Fuse box...........................................7-62
10. Air cleaner.......................................7-36
* The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1.6L GDI
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* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1.Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-34
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-27
3. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-27
4. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-29
5. Radiator cap .....................................7-31
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-32
7. Positive battery terminal ...................7-44
8. Negative battery terminal..................7-44
9. Fuse box...........................................7-62
10. Air cleaner.......................................7-36
2.0L GDI
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Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front seat adjustment - Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Front seat adjustment - Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Seatback pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Care of seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Tether anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Air bag -
advanced supplemental restraint system. . . . . . 3-40
How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
• Do not Installing a child restraint on a front
passenger's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag. . 3-63
SRS care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Additional safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-
equipped vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
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Front seat
(1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height
(Driver’s seat) (4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat) (5) Headrest
Rear seats
(6) Seatback folding (7) Headrest
SEATS
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Power seat
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WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is mov­ing.This could result in loss of control, and an accident caus­ing death, serious injury, or property damage.
• 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 could result in serious or fatal injury in a sudden stop or colli­sion.
• Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap portion of the seat belt snug and low across the hips. This is the best position to protect you in case of an accident.
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WARNING - Uprighting
seat
When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly and be sure there are no other passengers around the seat. If the seatback is returned with­out being held and controlled, the back of the seat could spring forward resulting in acci­dental injury to a person struck by the seatback.
WARNING - Loose
objects
Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident. Do not place anything under the front seats.
WARNING - Driver
responsibility for front seat passenger
Riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an acci­dent. If a front 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. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result.The driver must advise the front pas­senger to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Do not use a cushion that reduces friction between the seat and the passenger. The passen­ger's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result because the seat belt cannot operate normally.
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• When resetting the seatback to the upright position,make sure it is securely latched by push­ing it forward and backwards.
• To avoid the possibility of burns, do not remove the car­pet in the cargo area. Emission control devices beneath this floor generate high tempera­tures.
WARNING
After adjusting the seat, always check that it is securely locked into place by attempting to move the seat forward or back­ward without using the lock release lever. Sudden or unex­pected movement of the dri­ver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in an accident.
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• In order to avoid unnecessary and perhaps severe air bag injuries, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while maintaining com­fortable control of the vehicle. We recommend that your c hest be at least 25 cm (10 inches) away from the steering wheel.
W ARNING- Rear seat-
backs
• The rear seatback must be securely latched. If not, pas­sengers and objects could be thrown forward resulting in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or col­lision.
• Luggage and other cargo should be laid flat in the cargo area. If objects are large, heavy, or must be piled, they must be secured. Under no circum­stances should cargo be piled higher than the seatbacks. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop, collision or rollover.
• No passenger should ride in the cargo area or sit or lie on folded seatbacks while the vehicle is moving. All passen­gers must be properly seated in seats and restrained proper­ly while riding.
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Front seat adjustment - manual
Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or back­ward:
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 forward and back­ward without using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.
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.)
WARNING - Damaged
seats
If your vehicle has been in an accident, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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WARNING
• Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat cushion forward may cause strong pressure on the abdomen.
• Use extreme caution so that hands or other objects are not caught in the seat mechanisms while the seat is moving.
• Do not put a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat.When you operate the seat, gas may gush out of the lighter and cause fire.
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Seat height (for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat, push the lever upwards or down­wards.
• T o lo wer the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.
Front seat adjustment - power (if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so you can easily con­trol the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.
CAUTION
• The power seat is driven by an electric motor. Stop operating once the adjustment is com­pleted. Excessive operation may damage the electrical equipment.
• When in operation, the power seat consumes a large amount of electrical power. To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, don’t adjust the power seat longer than neces­sary while the engine is not running.
• Do not operate two or more power seat control switches at the same time. Doing so may result in power seat motor or electrical component malfunc­tion.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with the ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be left unattended in the vehicle.
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Forward and backward
Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seat to the desired position. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
Seatback angle
Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seatback to the desired angle. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
Seat height (for driver’s seat)
Pull the front portion of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the front part of the seat cush­ion. Pull the rear por tion of the con­trol switch up to raise or press down to lower the rear part of the seat cushion.Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
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Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)
The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the button.
Headrest (for front seat)
The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant's safety and comf ort.
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 rear collision.
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WARNING
• 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.
• Do not operate the vehicle
with the headrests removed. Severe injury to the occu­pants may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide protection against neck injuries when properly adjusted.
• Do not adjust the headrest
position of the driver’s seat while the vehicle is in motion.
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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.
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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CAUTION
If you recline the seatback towards the front with the head restraint and seat cushion raised, the head restraint may come in contact with the sunvi­sor or other parts of the vehicle.
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Removal/Reinstall
To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback(2) with the recline lever or switch(1).
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button (3) while pulling the headrest up (4).
To reinstall the headrest :
1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).
2. Recline the seatback(4) with the recline lever or switch(3)
3. Adjust the headrest to the appropri­ate height.
WARNING
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat with the headrest removed.
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Type B
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Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger’s seatbacks.
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.
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WARNING - Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pockets. In an accident they could come loose from the pocket and injure vehicle occupants.
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.
WARNING
Always make sure the headrest locks into position after rein­stalling and adjusting it properly.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and causing injury to the vehicle occupants. Do not place objects in the rear seats, since they cannot be properly secured and may hit the front seat occupants in a collision.
WARNING - Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the automatic transaxle is in P (Park) or the manual transaxle is in R (Reverse) or 1st, and the parking brake is securely applied when­ever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.
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WARNING - Uprighting
seat
When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly. If the seatback is returned with­out holding it, the back of the seat could spring forward resulting in injury caused by being struck by the seatback.
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Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest :
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).
To lower the headrest :
1. Push and hold the release button
(2) on the headrest support
2. Lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).
WARNING - Headrest
adjustment
• For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the head­rest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height as 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.
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• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Severe injury to an occupant may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may pro­vide protection against severe neck injuries when properly adjusted.
• Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in motion.
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