Kia Magentis 2010 Owner's Manual

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Congratulations! Your selection of a KIA was a wise investment. It
will give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner of
a KIA vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your
vehicle and the company like “What is a KIA?”, “Who is KIA?”,
“What does ‘KIA’ mean?”.

Here are some answers. First, KIA is the oldest car company in Korea.
It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on building
high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.

The first syllable, KI, in the word “KIA” means “to arise from to the
world” or “to come up out of to the world”. The second syllable, a,
means “Asia”. So, the word KIA, means “to arise from” or “to come
up out of Asia to the world”.

Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

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Thank you for choosing a KIA vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your 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.

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.

We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring
pleasure and satisfaction in your KIA vehicle.

© 2009 Kia Canada Inc.
All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or

mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any
information storage and retrieval system or translation in
whole or part is not permitted without written authorization
from Kia Canada Inc..

Printed in Korea

Foreword

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Introduction
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

Index

table of contents

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How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-3
Vehicle break-in process / 1-5
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-6

Introduction

Introduction

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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. A good
place to start is the index;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 WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu­al. These WARNINGs were prepared to
enhance your personal safety.You should
carefully read and follow ALL procedures
and recommendations provided in these
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.

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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

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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.

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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.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION

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

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refueling.

• Tighten the cap until it clicks,oth­erwise the Malfunction Indicator
Light “ ” will illuminate.

• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage 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.

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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 performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.

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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.

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Gasolines for cleaner air

To help contribute to cleaner air, KIA rec­ommends that you use gasolines treated
with detergent additives, which help pre­vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine run
cleaner and enhance performance of the
Emission Control System.

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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.

CAUTION

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 or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains
methanol. Discontinue use of any
gasohol product which impairs dri­vability.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage to the fuel
system or any performance prob­lems caused by the use of “E85”fuel.

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Introduction

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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 let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

Introduction

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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Seat belt warning light

High beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

ABS warning light

Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

ESC indicator

ESC OFF indicator

Malfunction indicator light

Air bag warning light

Cruise indicator (if equipped)

Cruise SET indicator
(if equipped)

Immobilizer indicator

Low fuel level warning light

* For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

Charging system warning light

Low windshield washer fluid
level warning light (if equipped)

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Door ajar warning light

Trunk ajar warning light

Tail light indicator (if equipped)

Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)

ESC

ESC
OFF

ECO indicator (if equipped)

ECO

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Interior overview / 2-2

Instrument panel overview / 2-3

Engine compartment / 2-4

Your vehicle at a glance

Your vehicle at a glance

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

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1. Door lock/unlock button.....................4-17

2. Outside rearview mirror control

switch*...............................................4-44

3. Power window switches*...................4-22

4. Master power door lock control*.......4-17

5. Master power window control lock*...4-25

6. Steering wheel ..................................4-34

7. Instrument panel illumination............4-47

8. Hood release lever ...........................4-27

9.Trunk release lever* ..........................4-20

10. Fuel filler lid release lever...............4-28

* : if equipped

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Your vehicle at a glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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1. Driver’s Air Bag*................................3-40

2. Light control / Turn signals................4-62

3. Instrument cluster .............................4-46

4.Wiper/Washer ...................................4-66

5. Ignition switch .....................................5-4

6. Digital clock.......................................4-97

7. Hazard ..............................................4-61

8. Audio controls*................................4-104

9. Climate control system .....................4-73

10. Shift lever................................5-11/5-14

11. Cigar lighter ....................................4-94

12. Passenger’s air bag*.......................3-40

13. Glove box........................................4-92

* : if equipped

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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Gasoline Engine (2.4L)

1. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-16

2. Engine oil filler cap............................7-15

3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-19

4. Air cleaner.........................................7-24

5. Fuse box ...........................................7-43

6. Negative battery terminal..................7-27

7. Positive battery terminal....................7-27

8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick*................7-21

9. Radiator cap......................................7-17

10. Engine oil dipstick...........................7-15

11.Windshield washer fluid reser voir ...7-23

12. Power steering fluid reservoir*........7-20

* : if equipped

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance

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1. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-16

2. Engine oil filler cap............................7-15

3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-19

4. Air cleaner.........................................7-24

5. Fuse box ...........................................7-43

6. Negative battery terminal..................7-27

7. Positive battery terminal....................7-27

8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick*................7-21

9. Radiator cap......................................7-17

10. Engine oil dipstick...........................7-15

11.Windshield washer fluid reser voir ...7-23

12. Power steering fluid reservoir*........7-20

* : if equipped

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Gasoline Engine (2.7L)

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Seats / 3-2

Seat belts / 3-15

Child restraint system / 3-26

Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-34

Safety features of your vehicle

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Driver’s seat

(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(2) Seatback recliner
(3) Seat adjustment, height*
(4) Seat heater switch*
(5) Headrest adjustment

Front passenger seat

(6) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(7) Seatback recliner
(8) Seat heater switch*
(9) Headrest adjustment

Rear seat

(10) Split folding rear seat*
(11) Armrest*
(12) Headrest adjustment*
* ; if equipped

SEATS

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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.

• 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 chest be at least
250 mm (10 inches) away from
the steering wheel.

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 respon-

sibility for passengers

Riding in a vehicle with the seat­back reclined could lead to serious
or fatal injury in an accident. 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. Serious or
fatal internal injuries could result.
The driver must advise the passen­ger to keep the seatback in an
upright position whenever the vehi­cle is in motion.

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 occupants
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.

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Front seat adjustment - manual

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Forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever
under the front edge of the seat cush­ion 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.

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Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the
seatback recline lever located on the
outside of the seat at the rear.

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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WARNING

After adjusting the seat, always
check that it is securely locked into
place by attempting to move the
seat forward or reverse 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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Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat)
(if equipped)

To change the height of the seat cushion,
push the lever that is located on the out­side of the seat cushion 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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Headrest

The headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and front passenger, but
also helps to protect the head and neck
in the event of a 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 as 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 height
while the vehicle is in motion.

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Active headrest (if equipped)

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 head from moving
backward and thus helps prevent neck
injuries.

Forward and backward adjustment
(if equipped)

The headrest may be adjusted forw ard to
3 different positions by pulling the head­rest forward to the desired detent. To
adjust the headrest to it’s furthest back­wards 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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Removal

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button (1)
while pulling upward (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.

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Seat warmer (if equipped)

The seat warmer is provided to warm the
front seats during cold weather.With the
ignition switch in the ON position, 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.

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NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.

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WARNING

• Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting it to prop­erly protect the occupants.

• Make sure that all removeable
head restraints must be rein­stalled to properly protect vehic le
occupants.

CAUTION

• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
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 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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Seatback pocket (if equipped)

The seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s and driv er’s
seatbacks.

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Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control knob located on the outside of
the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so as to
easily control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument panel.

WARNING - Seat warmer

burns

Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. In particular, the
driver must exercise extreme care
for the following types of passen­gers:

1. Infants, children, elderly or hand­icapped 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.)

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.

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WARNING

The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.

Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the car.

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Forward and backward

Push the control knob forward or back­ward to move the seat to the desired
position. Release the knob once the seat
reaches the desired position.

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Seatback angle

Push the control knob forward or back­ward to move the seatbac k to the desired
angle. Release the knob once the seat
reaches the desired position.

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 knobs at the same
time. Doing so may result in
power seat motor or electrical
component malfunction.

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Seat cushion height

Pull the front portion of the control knob
up to raise or down to lower the front part
of the seat cushion. Pull the rear portion
of the control knob up to raise or down to
lower the rear part of the seat cushion.
Release the knob once the seat reaches
the desired position.

Rear seat adjustment

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Headrest

The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps to protect
the head and neck in the event of a 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 as severe
injury to an occupant may occur
in the event of an accident.
Headrests may provide protec­tion against severe neck injuries
when properly adjusted.

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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

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button
(1) while pulling upward (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.

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WARNING

• Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting it to prop­erly protect the occupants.

• Make sure that all removeable
head restraints must be rein­stalled to properly protect vehic le
occupants.

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Armrest (if equipped)

To use the armrest, pull it forward from
the seatback.

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Folding the rear seat (if equipped)

The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.

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CAUTION

• Make sure the engine is off, the
transaxle is in P and the parking
brake is applied whenever load­ing or unloading cargo. Vehicle
may move if shift lever is inadver­tently moved to another position.

• Be careful when loading cargo
through the rear passenger seats
to prevent damage to the vehicle
interior.

• When cargo is loaded through the
rear passenger seats, ensure the
cargo is properly secured to pre­vent it from moving while driving.
Unsecured cargo in the passen­ger compartment can cause dam­age to the vehicle or injury to it’s
occupants.

WARNING

The purpose of the fold-down rear
seatbacks is to allow you to carry
longer objects than could other­wise be accommodated.

Never allow passengers to sit on
top of the folded down seatback
while the car is moving as 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.Objects carried on the
folded down seatback should not
extend higher than the top of the
front seats. This could allow cargo
to slide forward and cause injury or
damage during sudden stops.

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1. Slide and upright the front seat to the
forward position.

2. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi­tion.

3.To retract the rear center seatbelt,
insert the key or similar small rigid
device into the web release button (B)
on the anchor connector. Pull up on
the seat belt web (A) and allow the
webbing to retract automatically. (if
equipped)

4. Open the trunk lid.

5. Pull the lock release lever (1).

6. Fold the seatback forward and down
firmly.

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To unfold the rear seat:

1. Lift and push the seatback backward
firmly until it clicks into place (1).

2. Return the rear safety belt to the prop­er position.

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WARNING

When you return the rear seatback
to its upright position after being
folded down:

Be careful not to damage the seat
belt webbing or buckle. Do not
allow the seat belt webbing or
buckle to get caught or pinched in
the rear seat. Ensure that the seat­back is completely locked into its
upright position by pushing on the
top of the seatback. Otherwise, in
an accident or sudden stop, the
seat could fold down and allow
cargo to enter the passenger com­partment, which could result in
serious injury or death.

CAUTION - Rear seat belts

When returning the rear seatbacks
to the upright position, remember
to return the rear shoulder belts to
their proper position.

WARNING - Cargo loading

Make sure the engine is off, the
transaxle is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is applied whenever
loading or unloading cargo. Failure
to take these steps may allow the
vehicle to move if shift lever is inad­vertently moved to another posi­tion.

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.
Special care should be taken of
objects placed in the rear seats,
since those may hit the front seat
occupants in a frontal collision.

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Seat belt restraint system

SEAT BELTS

WARNING

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 occu­pant.

(Continued)

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Care should be taken to avoid con-

tamination 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.
It is essential to replace the entire
assembly after it has been worn in
a severe impact even if damage to
the assembly is not obvious. Belts
should not be worn with straps
twisted. Each seat belt assembly
must only be used by one occu­pant; it is dangerous to put a belt
around a child being carried on the
occupant's lap.

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• Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.
A twisted belt can't do its job as
well. In a collision, it could even
cut into you. Be sure the belt
webbing is straight and not twist­ed.

• Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. If the belt
webbing or hardware is dam­aged, replace it.

WARNING

• For maximum restraint system
protection, the seat belts must
always be used whenever the car
is moving.

• Seat belts are most effective
when seatbacks are in the
upright position.

• Children age 12 and under must
always be properly restrained in
the rear seat. Never allow chil­dren to ride in the front passen­ger seat. If a child over 12 must
be seated in the front seat,he/she
must be properly belted and the
seat should be moved as far back
as possible.

• Never wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back. An improperly positioned
shoulder belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash. The shoulder
belt should be positioned midway
over your shoulder across your
collarbone.

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Seat belt warning

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt
warning light will blink for approximately
6 seconds each time you turn the ignition
switch ON regardless of belt fastening.

The warning light will blink again for
approximately 6 seconds when starting
the engine.

If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to ON
and/or START, the seat belt war ning light
and the seat belt warning chime will
operate for approximately 6 seconds until
the belt is fastened. And if the driver’s
seat belt is disconnected after the igni­tion switch is turned ON, the seat belt
warning light will blink for approximately
6 seconds until the belt is fastened.If the
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph),
the seat belt warning light and chime will
operate for approximately 11 times with a
pattern of 6 seconds on and 24 seconds
off until the belt is fastened or the vehicle
speed decreases below 5 km/h (3 mph).

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WARNING

No modifications or additions
should be made by the user which
will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to
remove slack, or prevent the seat
belt assembly from being adjusted
to remove slack.