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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.

Printed in Japan Apr. 2011(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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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.

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda.

Index

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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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Interior Equipment (View A)

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Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-29

Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-29

Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-44

Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-40

Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-64

Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-66

TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-23

Power liftgate switch ................................................................................ ......... page 3-35

Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-61

Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 5-67

Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-42

Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-39

Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-69

Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2

Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-64

Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-7

BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-37

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Interior Equipment (View B)

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Interior Overview

Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-65

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-53

Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-20

Information display .......................................................................................... page 6-190

Climate control system ........................................... ............................................. page 6-2

Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-76

Navigation system (if equipp ed) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual

Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 6-198

Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-201

AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-11

Seat warmer switches ........................................................................................ page 2-17

Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 5-74

Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-49

Coin box .......................................................................................................... page 6-198

Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17

Multi information display .................................................................................. page 6-39

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Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 6-188

SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-53

Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-19

Rear entertainment system ................................................................................. page 6-72

Center console ................................................................................................. page 6-198

Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-48

Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 6-195

Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 6-187

Moonroof switches ............................................................... ............................. page 3-50

Overhead console ............................................................................................ page 6-197

Rearview mirror .............................. ................................................................... page 3-65

Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 6-187

Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-2

Climate control system (Rear) .................................................................. ......... page 6-14

Second-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-9

Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-13

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

Exterior Overview

Front

Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-49

Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26

Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-50

Door lock ........................................................................................................... page 3-28

Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-47

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-32

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-38

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Rear

Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-33

Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-28

Child safety lock ................................................................................................ page 3-32

Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-64

Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-32

Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-38

Rear view moni tor ........................................................ ................................... page 6-177

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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) .................................. 2-4

Second-Row Seats .................................................................... 2-9

Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-13

Head Restraints ........................................................ ............... 2-15

Seat Warmer

Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-19

Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-19

3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................ 2-23

Front Seat Belt Pretensione r and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-25

Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (Second-Row Seats) .............. 2-28

Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-31

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-33

Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-35

Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-35

Child-Restraint System Installation Position .......................... 2-39

Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-40

LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-48

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SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-53

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-53

Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-58

How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-59

SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-63

Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-64

Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification

System

Monitoring and Maintenance .................................................. 2-71

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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 injur y. 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 on e 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 su re the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback.

Adjust the drive r'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.

CAUTION

Be careful not to place your hands and fingers around moving parts of the front seat when adjusting the seat positions to prevent injury.

qSeat Slide

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.

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. Du ring 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 (With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System):

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 the 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 adjusting 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 uprigh t 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.

Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.

Down

qLumbar Support Adjustment

(Driver's Seat)

To increase the seat firmness, pull the lever forward. Push the lever backward to decrease firmness.

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)

WARNING

Do not modify or replace the front seats:

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

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Adjust the drive r'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.

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CAUTION

Ø The seat-bottom power

adjustment is operated by moto rs. 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 on e adjustment at a time.

Ø Be careful not to place your hands

and fingers around moving parts of the front seat when adjusting the seat positions to prevent injury.

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.

qSeat Recline

WARNING

Do not drive with either front seat reclined:

Always sit in the front passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor (With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System):

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To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.

Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

To adjust the seat height, move the switch up or down.

qSeat Position Memory

The driver's seat position memory function allows you to program a desired seat position. The personalized positions can be easily activated with the simple touch of a button. The programmed positions can also be activated when unlocking the doors using a programmed advanced key/retractable type key. Seat positions for up to three people can be programmed into the memory using the three avail able programming butt ons.

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.

NOTE

Only operate the seat memory function while the vehicle is parked.

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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Programming

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 2-5) Height Adjustment (page 2-6)

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2. Press the SET button followed by one of the programming buttons (1, 2, or 3) within about 5 seconds. A beep sound is heard after the programming is completed.

SET button

NOTE

If the programming button (1, 2, or 3) you have selected is already programmed, it will be overwritten with the new setting.

Activating the seat to a preprogrammed position

1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.

2. Press the programming button (1, 2, or

3) that you selected when programming your seat position. A beep sound is heard after the adjustment to the programmed position is completed.

NOTE

When the ignition is switched to ACC or off, a pre-programmed seat position can be activated regardless of the selector lever position.

If the seat is already adjusted to the position you are activating, the seat does not move, however, a beep sound is heard to confirm that the adjustment operation is completed.

Activating the seat position when unlocking with an advanced key/ retractable type key

Your desired seat position can be activated when unlocking the doors. Perform the following procedure using the advanced key/retractable type key.

1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.

2. Switch the ignition off.

3. Press the SET button next to the programming buttons and then the unlock button on the advanced key/ retractable type key you want to program within about 5 seconds. A beep sound is heard when the operation is completed.

When the driver's door is unlocked using a programmed advanced key/retractable type key, the seat is activated to a programmed position if the driver's door is opened within about 40 seconds. A beep sound is heard after the adjustment to the programmed position is completed.

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NOTE

If the seat is already adjusted to the position you are activating, the seat does not move (a beep sound is not heard).

The advanced key/retractable key cannot be programmed while the key is inserted in the key cylinder.

If any of the following operations is performed while activating a seat, the activation will cancel (After pressing a programming button or unlocking the doors with a programmed advanced key/ retractable type key, and while the positions are being adjusted).

The selector lever is shifted to a position other than P (The ignition is switched ON).

Any of the seat adjustment switches other than a lumbar support switch are operated.

The SET button is pressed.

A programming button (1, 2, or 3) is pressed.

Vehicle locking/unlocking is done using the transmitter.

The vehicle starts moving.

(To cancel the seat activation when using a programmed advanced key/retractable type key to unlock the doors)

Perform the following procedure.

Switch the ignition off.

Press the SET button next to the programming button (1, 2, or 3) and then the lock button on the advanced key/retractable type key within about 5 seconds. A beep sound is heard after the operation is completed.

qLumbar Support Adjustment

(Driver's Seat)

Manually operated

To increase the seat firmness, pull the lever forward. Push the lever backward to decrease firmness.

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 position, then release it. Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.

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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 passengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo are 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 backward 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.

Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stopped:

Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Sudden braking or a collision could cause serious injury.

Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:

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 ch ild 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.

CAUTION

Be careful not to place your hands and fingers around moving parts of the second-row seat when adjusting the seat positions to prevent injury.

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The second-row seats cannot be removed.

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qSeat Slide

To move the seat forward or backward, raise the bar and slide the seat to the desired position 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.

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 the 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.

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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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qArmrest

The armrest can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright.

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/exiting 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.

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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 2-30) and stow it into the ceiling recess (page 2-30).

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.

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 2-14).

2. Slide the seat all the way back toward the rear of the vehicle.

3. Lower the head restraints all the way down (page 2-15).

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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 passenger use (page 2-28).

Third-Row Seat

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 passengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo are 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.

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Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:

All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the 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.

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Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving:

NOTE

The third-row seat cannot be removed.

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 2-15).

2. Pull the strap and fold the seatback forward.

3. Fasten the strap to its original position.

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 2-12).

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. Fasten the strap to its original position between the seatback and folding board.

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Seats

Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the second-row center seat. The 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 position. 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 outboard seat

Second-Row outboard seat/Third-Row outboard seat

Second-Row center seat

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.

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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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qActive Head Restraints

The front seats are equipped with active head restraints. In a rear-end collision, the active head restraints use the force applied by the occupant on the seatback to instantaneously move the head restraints in the forward direction, reducing excessive rearward tilting of the head and reducing the load on the neck. The active head restraints are also highly effective at reducing whip-lash injuries which commonly occur in rear-end collisions at low to mid-range vehicle speeds.

NOTE

The active head restraints operate in a rear-end collision. The head restraints return to their original position after the collision.

The method for adjusting the active head restraints is the same as non-active head restraint.

WARNING

Ø Always adjust the head restraints

properly as specified in this section. Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint.

Ø Do not attach any accessories such

as a TV screen to a front seatback and/or a front head restraint. Also do not place heavy items or thick items, or both in the seatback pocket. Doing so could reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint in a rear-end collision.

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Seats

Seat Warmer

The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition must be switched ON.

Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate the indicator light while the ignition is switched ON. The mode changes as follow each time the seat warmer switch is pressed.

OFF

High

Low

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.

Infants, small babies, elderly people, and physically challenged people

People with delicate skin

People who are excessively fatigued

People who are intoxicated

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.

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CAUTION

Do not use organic solvents to clean the seat. It may damage the seat surface and the heater.

Some models.

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NOTE

If the ignition is switched off while the seat warmer is operating (High or Low) and then switched ON again, the seat warmer will automatically operate at the temperature set before switching off the ignition.

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.

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Table of Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View A)

Interior Equipment (View B)

Interior Equipment (View C)

Exterior Overview

Front

Rear

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)

Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)

Second-Row Seats

Third-Row Seat

Head Restraints

Seat Warmer