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A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is
necessary, that's the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best
possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you
resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Event Data Recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. In the event of a crash, this device records data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time. These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur and lead to the designing of safer
vehicles.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to
damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may
contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2008 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan May 2009(Print3)
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How to Use This Manual
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We want to help you get the most driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's
manual, when read from cover to cover,
can do that in many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of the
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
Mazda. By reading your manual, you can
find out about the features, important
safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.
The symbol below in this manual means
“Do not do this” or “Do not let this
happen”.
Index: A good place to start is the Index,
an alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and sometimes
suggests how to make better use of your
vehicle.
The symbol below, located on some parts
of the vehicle, indicates that this manual
contains information related to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a detailed
explanation.
You'll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to
your vehicle, or both, could result if
the caution is ignored.
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Table of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.
Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.
Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... 1-3
Interior Equipment (View C) .................................................... 1-4
Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-5
Front .......................................................................................... 1-5
Rear ........................................................................................... 1-6
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)
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Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-28
Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-28
Power window lock switch ...... .......................................................................... page 3-41
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-37
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-58
Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-62
TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-22
Power liftgate switch ................................................................................ ......... page 3-32
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-60
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 5-63
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-41
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-38
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-64
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-58
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-6
BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-36
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio contr ol switches ...................................................................................... page 6-58
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-50
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-19
Information display .......................................................................................... page 6-141
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-70
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17
Glove box ........................................................................................................ page 6-148
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-151
AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-10
Seat warmer switches ........................................................................................ page 2-17
Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 5-69
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-46
Coin box .......................................................................................................... page 6-148
Navigation system (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)
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Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 6-139
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-50
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-19
Rear enter tainment system ................................................................................. page 6-64
Center console ................................................................................................. page 6-149
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-45
Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 6-146
Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 6-138
Moonroof switches ............................................................................................ page 3-47
Overhead console ............................................................................................ page 6-148
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-59
Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 6-138
Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-2
Climate control system (Rear) ........................................................................... page 6-14
Second-row seat ................................................................................................. page 2-10
Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-15
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
Front
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-46
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-27
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-47
Door lock ........................................................................................................... page 3-27
Fuel-filler lid ............................................................................................. ......... page 3-44
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33
Light bulbs ............................... .......................................................................... page 8-37
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Exterior Overview
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Rear
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-30
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-29
Rear window antenna ........................................................................................ page 6-17
Child safety lock ................................................................................................ page 3-30
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-58
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-33
Light bulbs ............................... .......................................................................... page 8-37
Rear view parking camera (if equipped) .............................. Refer to the separate manual
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Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.
Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-5
Second-Row Seats .................................................................. 2-10
Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-15
Head Restraints ....................................................................... 2-16
Seat Warmer
Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-19
Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-19
3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................ 2-23
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-25
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (Second-Row Seats) .............. 2-27
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-31
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-32
Child Res traint ............................................................................ 2-34
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-34
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-38
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-45
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......................................................................... 2-17
SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-50
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-50
Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-55
How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-56
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-60
Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-61
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification
System ..................................................................................... 2-63
Monitoring and Maintenance .................................................. 2-68
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Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)
WARNING
Do not modify or replace the front
seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats
such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The
front seats contain air bag
components essential to the
supplemental restraint system. Such
modifications could damage the
supplemental restraint system and
result in serious injury. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is
any need to remove or reinstall the
front seats.
Do not drive with damaged front seats:
Driving with damaged front seats is
dangerous. A collision, even one not
strong enough to inflate the air bags,
could damage the front seats which
contain essential air bag
components. If there was a
subsequent collision, an air bag may
not deploy which could lead to
injuries. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats,
front seat belt pretensioners and air
bags after a collision.
Make sure the adjustable components
of a seat are locked in place:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that
are not securely locked are
dangerous. In a sudden stop or
collision, the seat or seatback could
move, causing injury. Make sure the
adjustable components of the seat
are locked in place by attempting to
slide the seat forward and backward
and rocking the seatback.
qSeat Slide
WARNING
Adjust the driver's seat only when the
vehicle is stopped:
Adjusting the driver's seat while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. The
driver could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident.
To move a seat forward or backward, raise
the lever and slide the seat to the desired
position and release the lever.
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Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
qSeat Recline
WARNING
Do not drive with either front seat
reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you do not get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and
suffer serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.
Always sit in the passenger seat
properly with the seatback upright and
feet on the floor:
Your front passenger seat has weight
sensors, sitting in the front passenger
seat improperly out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous as it can take off weight
from the seat bottom and affect the
weight determination of the front
passenger sensing system. As a result
the front passenger will not have the
supplementary protection of the air
bag and seat belt pretensioner, which
could result in serious injury. Always
sit upright against the seatback with
your feet on the floor.
Do not drive with the seatback
unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an
important role in your protection in a
vehicle. Leaving th e seatback
unlocked is dangerous as it can allow
passengers to be ejected or thrown
around and baggage to strike
occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury.
After ad justing the seatback at any
time, even when there are no other
passengers, rock the seatback to
make sure it is locked in place.
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatback is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and
backward.
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CAUTION
When returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position,
make sure you hold onto the
seatback with your other hand while
operating the lever. If the seatback is
not supported, it will flip forward
suddenly and could cause injury.
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Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)
By moving the seat lever up or down, the
driver's seat bottom height can be
adjusted.
Up
Down
qLumbar Support Adjustment
(Driver's Seat)
To increase the seat firmness, pull the
lever forward. Push the lever backward to
decrease firmness.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)
WARNING
Do not modify or replace the front
seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats
such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The
front seats contain air bag
components essential to the
supplemental restraint system. Such
modifications could damage the
supplemental restraint system and
result in serious injury. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is
any need to remove or reinstall the
front seats.
Do not drive with damaged front seats:
Driving with damaged front seats is
dangerous. A collision, even one not
strong enough to inflate the air bags,
could damage the front seats which
contain essential air bag
components. If there was a
subsequent collision, an air bag may
not deploy which could lead to
injuries. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats,
front seat belt pretensioners and air
bags after a collision.
CAUTION
Ø The seat-bottom power
adjustment is operated by motors.
Avoid extended operation because
excessive use can damage the
motors.
Ø To prevent the battery from
running down, avoid using the
power adjustment when the
engine is stopped. The adjuster
uses a large amount of electrical
power.
Ø Do not use the switch to make
more than one adjustment at a
time.
qSeat Slide
To slide the seat, move the slide lifter
switch on the outside of the seat to the
front or back and hold it. Release the
switch at the desired position.
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qSeat Recline
WARNING
Do not drive with either front seat
reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you do not get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and
suffer serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.
Always sit in the front passenger seat
properly with the seatback upright and
feet on the floor:
Your front passenger seat has weight
sensors, sitting in the front passenger
seat improperly out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous as it can take off weight
from the seat bottom and affect the
weight determination of the front
passenger sensing system. As a result
the front passenger will not have the
supplementary protection of the air
bag and seat belt pretensioner, which
could result in serious injury. Always
sit upright against the seatback with
your feet on the floor.
Change the seatback angle by pressing the
front or rear side of the reclining switch.
Release the switch at the desired position.
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Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)
The seat height can be adjusted by
moving the switch up or down.
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qSeat Position Memory (Driver's
Seat)
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One-touch seat position programming and
activation is available on the driver's seat.
CAUTION
When activating the seat position, do
not place your hands or fingers
around the seat bottom. The seat
moves to the desired position
automatically, and if your hands or
fingers are placed around the seat
bottom, it could cause injury.
Set button
Programming of the driver's seat positions
is possible using the following functions:
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Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3 and the
set button.
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Seats
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Operation using the advanced key/
retractable type key
Programmed seat positions can activated
using the following functions:
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Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3.
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Operation using advanced keyless
functions/keyless entry system
NOTE
Individual seat positions can be programmed
to the three available programming buttons on
the side of the driver's seat, plus one seat
position for each advanced key/retractable
type key used with the vehicle.
Operation using the seat-side buttons
Programming
Park the vehicle in a safe location before
performing the seat position
programming. (Vehicle must be stopped)
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
For each seat position adjustment
method refer to the following pages:
Seat Slide (page 2-5)
Seat Recline (page 2-6)
Height Adjustment (page 2-6)
2. Press the desired programming button
1, 2, or 3 while pressing the set button
until a beep sound is heard.
The button is programmed after a beep
sound is heard. Other buttons can be
programmed using the same procedure.
NOTE
Vehicle maintenance or other reasons
requiring the vehicle battery to be
disconnected will result in the seat position
memory being erased.
In this case, re-program the seat positions.
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Setting the driver's seat to a preprogrammed position
There are two methods for setting the
driver's seat to a pre-programmed
position. For example, the type A method
can be used before sitting in the seat and
while the driver's door is open, and the
type B method can be used after getting in
the vehicle with the driver's door closed.
TYPE A
When the ignition switch in the LOCK
position and the driver's door is open,
press the programming button 1, 2, or 3
for the desired seating position.
NOTE
In the following cases, the seat position set
function cancels:
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Any of the seat adjustment switches are
operated.
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The set switch is pressed.
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A programming button 1, 2, or 3 is pressed.
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The vehicle starts moving.
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Vehicle locking/unlocking is done using the
transmitter.
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Vehicle locking/unlocking is done by
pressing the request switch while the
advanced key is being carried.
Operation using the advanced key/
retractable type key
With advanced key
Lock button
Unlock button
Auxiliary key
With retractable type key
Lock button
Unlock button
TYPE B
When the ignition switch the ON position
or the driver's door is closed, press and
hold the desired programming button 1, 2,
or 3.
NOTE
In the following cases, the seat position set
function cancels:
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Any of the seat adjustment switches are
operated.
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The set switch is pressed.
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The vehicle starts moving.
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Programming
One seat position can be programmed into
each advanced key/retractable type key.
After the following conditions have been
met, operate the seat and the advanced
key/retractable type key to program the
seat positions.
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The ignition switch in the LOCK
position
(The auxil iary key/retractable type key
is removed from the ignition switch)
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The driver's door is open
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Seats
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
For each seat position adjustment
method, refer to the following pages:
Seat Slide (page 2-5)
Seat Recline (page 2-6)
Height Adjustment (page 2-6)
2. Press and hold the unlock button on the
advanced key/retractable type key
while pressing the set button until a
beep sound is heard.
The advanced key/retrac table type key
is programmed after a beep sound is
heard.
Seat posit ion activation
With the ignition switch in the LOCK
position, unlock the doors using any of
the following methods and open the
driver's d oor within about 40 seconds to
set the driver's seat to a pre-programmed
position.
l
Press the unlock switch on the
advanced key/retractable type key.
l
Press the request switch on a front door
or liftgate while the advanced key is
being carried.
NOTE
If any of the following occurs, the seat position
activation function cancels:
l
Press the lock/unlock button while the key
is not inserted into the ignition switch.
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A seat adjustment switch is operated.
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The vehicle moves or starts to move.
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The selected programming button 1, 2, or 3
or the set button is pressed again.
l
Press the request switch on a front door or
liftgate while the advanced key is being
carried.
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The set switch is pressed.
Erasing memory
After the following conditions have been
met, press the lock button on the
advanced key/retractable type key while
pressing the set button until a beep sound
is heard.
l
The ignition switch is in the LOCK
position
(The auxil iary key/retractable type key
is removed from the ignition switch)
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The driver's door is open
NOTE
Memory will also be erased if any of the
following operations are performed:
l
The advanced key/retractable type key code
has been changed.
Refer to Immobilizer System (with
Advanced Key) on page 3-50.
Refer to Immobilizer System (without
Advanced Key) on page 3-53.
Refer to Immobilizer System on page 3-53.
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The vehicle battery is disconnected for
vehicle maintenance or other reasons.
qLumbar Support Adjustment
(Driver's Seat)
Manually operated
To increase the seat firmness, pull the
lever forward. Push the lever backward to
decrease firmness.
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Electrically operated
The amount of lumbar support can be
adjusted by pressing the switch.
To increase the seat firmness, press and
hold the front part of the switch to the
desired po sition, then release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to
decrease firmness.
Second-Row Seats
WARNING
Do not stack cargo higher than the
seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. During a sudden stop or
collision, objects can fly around and
become projectiles that could hit and
injure pa ssengers.
Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
Make sure the adjustable components
of a seat are locked in place by
attempting to slide the seat forward
and back ward and rocking the
seatback:
Adjustable seats that are not securely
latched are dangerous. In a sudden
stop or collision, the seat or seatback
could move, causing injury.
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Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is
stopped:
Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is
moving is dangerou s. Sudden
braking or a collision could cause
serious injury.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Do not drive with the seatback
unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an
important role in your protection in a
vehicle. Leaving th e seatback
unlocked is dangerous as it can allow
passengers to be ejected or thrown
around and baggage to strike
occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury.
After ad justing the seatback at any
time, even when there are no other
passengers, rock the seatback to
make sure it is locked in place.
Never allow a passenger to sit or stand
on the folded seatback while the
vehicle is moving:
Driving with a passenger on the
folded seatback is dangerous.
Allowing a child to sit up on the
folded seatback while the vehicle is
moving is particularly dangerous. In
a sudden stop or even a minor
collision, a child not in a proper seat
or child-restraint system and seat
belt could be thrown forward, back
or even out of the vehicle resulting in
serious injuries or death. The child in
the baggage area could be thrown
into other occupants and cause
serious injury.
qSeat Slide
To move the seat forward or backward,
raise the bar and slide the seat to the
desired po sition and release the bar.
Make sure the bar returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward.
NOTE
The second-row seats cannot be removed.
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qSeat Recline
WARNING
Do not drive with the seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you do not get the full
protection from th e seat belts. During
sudden braking or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and
suffer serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well back
and upright.
Do not recline a second-row seatback
when the third row seat is occupied:
Reclining the second-row seatback
when the third-row seat is occupied
is dangerous.Because the clearance
in the third-row seat is limited,
occupants in the third-row seat could
be hurt seriously on a reclined
second-row seatback.
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while pulling the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.
CAUTION
When returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position,
make sure you hold onto the
seatback with your other hand while
operating the lever. If the seatback is
not supported, it will flip forward
suddenly and could cause injury.
qArmrest
The armrest can be used (no occupant in
the center seat) or placed upright.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatback is locked in
place by attempting to push it forward and
backward.
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qThird-Row Seat Access
After folding the second-row seat
seatback and sliding the seat forward, you
can access the third-row seat easily.
Entering/exiting the third-row seat area
Raise the lever on the side of the secondrow seat to fold the seatback forward and
slide the seat forward.
After entering/exi ting the third-row
seat area
1. Return the second-row seatback to its
upright position and lock it after sliding
it backward. Make sure it is locked by
attempting to lightly move it forward
and backward.
2. Make sure that the center-rear seat belt
is routed properly (not under the head
restraint) and the seat belt guide is
snapped to the head restraint.
CAUTION
Ø When folding a seatback, always
hold onto the seatback with your
other hand while operating the
lever. If the seatback is not
supported, it will flip forward
suddenly and could cause injury.
Ø After entering/exiting the third-
row seat area, return the seatback
to its upright position. Otherwise,
it could move unexpectedly and
cause injury.
qFolding the Second-Row Seats
To create a flat luggage compartment
space, fold the seatbacks forward.
Folding the seatbacks
1. Unfasten the lap portion of the centerrear seat belt (page 2-29) and stow it
into the ceiling recess (page 2-29).
CAUTION
Always unfasten the lap portion of
the belt before folding the rear-left
seatback. Leaving the lap portion of
the belt fastened could cause
damage to the seat belt, buckle and
seatback.
2. Slide the seat all the way back toward
the rear of the vehicle.
3. Lower the head restraints all the way
down (page 2-16).
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4. Pull the lever and fold the seatback
forward.
CAUTION
When folding a seatback, always
hold onto the seatback with your
other hand while operating the lever.
If the seatback is not supported, it
will flip forward suddenly and could
cause injury.
NOTE
To create a flat luggage compartment space
from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the
front seats, fold the second-row and third-row
seats (page 2-15).
Returning seatbacks to their original
positions
1. Lift the seatback to its original
position.
Make sure the seatback is secured by
attempting to lightly move it forward
and back.
2. Route the center-rear seat belt through
the seat belt guide and fasten it. Check
that all seat belts are routed properly
for passen ger use (page 2-27).
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WARNING
Do not stack cargo higher than the
seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. During a sudden stop or
collision, objects can fly around and
become projectiles that could hit and
injure pa ssengers.
Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
Make sure the adjustable components
of a seat are locked in place by
attempting to rock the seatback:
Adjustable seats that are not securely
latched are dangerous. In a sudden
stop or collision, the seat or seatback
could move, causing injury.
Do not drive with the seatback
unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an
important role in your protection in a
vehicle. Leaving th e seatback
unlocked is dangerous as it can allow
passengers to be ejected or thrown
around and baggage to strike
occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury.
After returning the seatback at any
time, even when there are no other
passengers, rock the seatback to
make sure it is locked in place.
Never allow a passenger to sit or stand
on the folded seatback while the
vehicle is moving:
Driving with a passenger on the
folded seatback is dangerous.
Allowing a child to sit up on the
folded seatback while the vehicle is
moving is particularly dangerous. In
a sudden stop or even a minor
collision, a child not in a proper seat
or child-restraint system and seat
belt could be thrown forward, back
or even out of the vehicle resulting in
serious injuries or death. The child in
the baggage area could be thrown
into other occupants and cause
serious injury.
qSplit-Folding the Third-Row Seat
To create a flat luggage compartment
space, fold the seatbacks forward.
To fold third-row seat
1. Lower the head restraints all the way
down (page 2-16).
2. Pull the strap and fold the seatback
forward.
3. Fasten the strap to its original position.
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NOTE
To create a flat luggage compartment space
from the rear of the vehicle to the back of the
front seats, fold the second-row and third-row
seats (page 2-13).
To return third-row seat to its original
position
1. Return the seatback to its original
position by pulling its strap.
Make sure the seatback is secured by
attempting to lightly move it forward
and back.
2. Hold the board and fasten the strap to
its original position.
Head Restraints
Head restraints are intended to help
protect you and the passengers from neck
injury.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints
installed when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
adjusted:
Driving with the head restraints
adjusted too low or removed is
dangerous. With no support behind
your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision.
Height adjustment
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired po sition.
To lower the head restraint, press the stopcatch release, then push the head restraint
down.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top is
even with the top of the passenger's ears,
never the passenger's neck to prevent
injury.
Front seat
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Second-Row seat/Third-Row seat
Second-Row center seat
Seat Warmer
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the switch to turn the seat warmer
on or off. When the switch is in the ON
position, the indicator light will come on.
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Removal/Installation
To remove the head restraint, pull it up
while pressing the stop-catch.
To install the head restraint, press the
uprights into the holes while pressing the
stop-catch.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints
set up when seats are being used and
make sure they are properly set up:
Driving with the head restraints not
set up is dangerous. With no support
behind your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision.
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WARNING
Ø Be careful when using the seat
warmer. The heat from the seat
warmer may be too hot for some
people, as indicated below, and
could cause a low-temperature
burn.
Ø
Infants, small babies, elderly
people, and physically
challenged people
Ø
People with delicate skin
Ø
People who are excessively
fatigued
Ø
People who are drunk
Ø
People who have taken sleepinducing medicine such as
sleeping pills or cold medicine
Ø Do not use the seat warmer with
anything having high moistureretention ability such as a blanket
or cushion on the seat. The seat
may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.
Ø Do not use the seat warmer even
when taking a short nap in the
vehicle. The seat may be heated
excessively and cause a lowtemperature burn.
Ø Do not place heavy objects with
sharp projections on the seat, or
insert needles or pins into it. This
could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in
injury from a minor burn.
NOTE
Use the seat warmer when the engine is
running, and do not continue to use it for a
long period of time.
The temperature of the seat warmer cannot be
adjusted beyond High and Low because the
seat warmer is controlled by a thermostat.
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents to clean
the seat. It may damage the seat
surface and the heater.
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