Mazda J16R USER MANUAL
A Word to Mazda Owners
Form No. 8S07-EC-03H-E
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
©2003 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan May 2004(Print3)
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.
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.
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.
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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 above symbol 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.
You’ll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
The above symbol, 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.
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make
better use of your vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Table of Contents
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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, SRS air bags and
child-restraint systems.
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 climate control 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.
Dashboard Overview
.................................................................... 1-2
Interior Overview
.......................................................................... 1-3
Exterior Overview
......................................................................... 1-4
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control system
Cup holder/Ashtray
Glove box
Shift lever
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher
Lighting control/Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Driver-side air bag
Wiper and washer lever
Power window switches*
Cruise control switches*
Ignition switch
Lighter
Tilt wheel release lever
Power window
lock switch*
Audio control switches*
Outside mirror switch
Power door lock switch*
Power sliding door switch*
Front console
TCS OFF switch*
(page 5-20)
(page 5-34)
(page 3-19)
(page 3-21)
(page 3-24)
(page 5-18)
(page 3-33)
(page 6-38)
(page 5-2)
(page 5-14)
(page 6-50)
(page 6-2)
(page 6-46)/(page 6-45)
(page 6-44)
(page 6-50)
(page 2-56)
(page 6-14)
(page 5-39)
(page 5-9)
(page 5-36)
(page 2-56)
(page 3-13)
(page 3-33)
(page 3-8)
*Some models.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Interior Overview
Rearview mirror
Seat belts
Interior light
Sunvisors
Front seats
Side air bags*
Second-row seat
Power seat
switches
Third-row seat
Parking brake
Rear climate control panel*
Rear vents*
(page 6-41)
(page 2-30)
(page 3-34)
(page 5-5)
(page 2-56)
(page 6-42)
(page 6-10)
(page 2-20)
(page 6-12)
(page 2-13)
(page 2-8)
(page 2-3)
*Some models.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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Exterior Overview
Windshield wiper blades
Power windows
Hood
Fog lights*
Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights
Headlights
Fuel-filler lid
Doors and keys
Rear windshield
wiper blades
Liftgate
License plate
lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Tires
Rear window defroster
Child safety lock
Outside mirrors
Brake lights/Taillights
Parking lights
Moonroof*
High-mount brake light
Side turn signal lights
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 5-38)
(page 3-12)
(page 8-22)
(page 3-18)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-20)
(page 3-24)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 3-33)
(page 8-27)
(page 3-25)
(page 3-23)
(page 3-19)
(page 3-2)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
(page 8-31)
*Some models.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and
child-restraint systems.
Seats
................................................................................................ 2-2
Seat Arrangements .................................................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-3
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-8
Second-Row Seats ................................................................... 2-13
Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-20
Flat Folding ............................................................................. 2-28
Seat Belt Systems
.........................................................................2-30
Seat Belt Precautions ............................................................... 2-30
3-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................. 2-33
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ...... 2-35
2-Point Type Seat Belt ............................................................. 2-37
Seat Belt Extender ...................................................................2-39
Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-40
Seat Belt Warning Beep ........................................................... 2-40
Child Restraint
............................................................................2-41
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-41
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-45
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................2-53
SRS Air Bags
...............................................................................2-56
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-56
Supplemental Restraint System Components .......................... 2-60
How the Air Bags Work .......................................................... 2-63
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Seats
Seat Arrangements
Road positions (while driving)
Non-road positions (Parking/Camping)
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Seat Slide
To move a seat forward or backward, raise
the lever and slide the seat to the desired
position and release the lever.
Front Seats (Manually
Operated Seats)
Modification of 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.
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,
the 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.
WARNING
Securing the Seats:
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.
Driver’s Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the driver’s seat while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. The
driver could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Adjust the
driver’s seat only when the vehicle is
stopped.
WARNING
WARNING
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.
▼
Seat Recline
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.
Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don’t 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.
Unlocked Seatback:
The seatback plays 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.
WARNING
When returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position, make
sure you support the seatback while
operating the seatback lever. If the
seatback is not supported, it will flip
forward suddenly and could cause
injury.
Lever
CAUTION
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Height Adjustment (Driver’s
Seat)
The seat-bottom angle can be adjusted by
rotating the dial.
▼
Lumber Support Adjustment
(Driver’s Seat)*
The amount of lumber support can be
adjusted by rotating dial.
▼
Head Restraint
Up
Down
Dial
Front of seat bottom
Up
Down
Dial
Rear of seat bottom
Head Restraints Adjustment:
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.
Always drive with the head restraints
inserted when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
adjusted.
Dial
WARNING
*Some models.
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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
parallel with the top of the passenger’s
ears, never the passenger’s neck.
Removal
To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.
▼
Front Passenger Seat Side Table
The pull-up table on the side of the front
passenger seat is collapsible. The table
can be used when the vehicle is safely
parked.
Pull up the table to use it. After pulling
the table up, push the table downward and
verify that it is locked.
Stop-catch release
Stop-catch release
Using Seat Side Table While Vehicle
is Moving:
Using the seat side table while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Hot
liquids could cause scalding if spilled,
or objects could fall causing injury.
Do not use the seat side table while
the vehicle is moving.
Adjusting Front Passenger Seat
While Seat Side Table is in Use:
Adjusting the front passenger seat
forward or rearward while the seat
side table is in use is dangerous. Hot
liquids could cause scalding if spilled,
or objects could fall causing injury.
Do not adjust the front passenger seat
while the seat side table is in use.
WARNING
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When collapsing the table, pull the lever
under the table. After the table is
collapsed, press the table surface to lock it
in place.
▼
Armrest
The armrest can be used or placed
upright.
NOTE
The table can be expanded rearward by
pulling out the rear end.
Lever
Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over
the Armrest:
Positioning the shoulder portion of a
front seat belt over the armrest is
dangerous as it cannot provide
adequate protection in a collision and
could result in serious injuries. Never
position the shoulder portion of a
front seat belt over the armrest.
Armrests
WARNING
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Seat Slide (Driver’s Seat)
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.
Front Seats (Electrically
Operated Seats)
Modification of 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.
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,
the 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.
WARNING
•
The seat-bottom power adjustment
is operated by motors. Avoid
extended operation because
excessive use can damage the
motors.
•
To prevent the battery from running
down, avoid using the power
adjustment when the engine is
stopped. The adjuster uses a large
amount of electric power.
•
Don’t use the switch to make more
than one adjustment at a time.
CAUTION
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Seat Recline (Driver’s Seat)
Change the seatback angle by pressing the
front or rear side of the reclining switch.
Release the switch at the desired position.
▼
Height Adjustment (Driver’s
Seat)
Front height adjustment
To adjust the front height of the seatbottom, raise or lower the front of the
slide lifter switch on the left side of the
seat.
Rear height adjustment
Raise or lower the back of the switch to
adjust the rear height of the seat-bottom.
Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don’t 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.
WARNING
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Height adjustment
Raise the seat-bottom by pulling up on the
center of the switch. Release the switch at
the desired position.
Lower the seat-bottom by pressing down
on the center of the switch. Release the
switch at the desired position.
▼
Head Restraint
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
parallel with the top of the passenger’s
ears, never the passenger’s neck.
Head Restraints Adjustment:
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.
Always drive with the head restraints
inserted when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
adjusted.
WARNING
Stop-catch release
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Removal
To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.
▼
Front Passenger Seat Side Table
The pull-up table on the side of the front
passenger seat is collapsible. The table
can be used when the vehicle is safely
parked.
Pull up the table to use it. After pulling
the table up, push the table downward and
verify that it is locked.
Stop-catch release
Using Seat Side Table While Vehicle
is Moving:
Using the seat side table while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Hot
liquids could cause scalding if spilled,
or objects could fall causing injury.
Do not use the seat side table while
the vehicle is moving.
Adjusting Front Passenger Seat
While Seat Side Table is in Use:
Adjusting the front passenger seat
forward or rearward while the seat
side table is in use is dangerous. Hot
liquids could cause scalding if spilled,
or objects could fall causing injury.
Do not adjust the front passenger seat
while the seat side table is in use.
WARNING
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When collapsing the table, pull the lever
under the table. After the table is
collapsed, press the table surface to lock it
in place.
▼
Armrest
The armrest can be used or placed
upright.
NOTE
The table can be expanded rearward by
pulling out the rear end.
Lever
Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over
the Armrest:
Positioning the shoulder portion of a
front seat belt over the armrest is
dangerous as it cannot provide
adequate protection in a collision and
could result in serious injuries. Never
position the shoulder portion of a
front seat belt over the armrest.
Armrests
WARNING
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Second-Row Seats
Stacking Cargo:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatback is
dangerous. During a sudden stop or
collision, objects can fly around and
become projectiles that could hit and
injure passengers. Don’t stack cargo
higher than the seatback.
Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
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
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.
Securing Seats:
Adjustable seats that are not securely
latched 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.
Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Sudden braking
or a collision could cause serious
injury. Adjust the seat only when the
vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Unlocked Seatback:
The seatback plays 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.
Passenger on the Folded Seatback:
Driving with a passenger on the
folded seatback is dangerous.
Allowing a child to sit on the folded
seatback while the vehicle is moving
is particularly dangerous. During
sudden braking or even a minor
collision, a child not restrained in a
proper seat or child-restraint system
and seat belt could be thrown
forward, back or even out of the car
resulting in serious injuries or death.
The child or other objects in the cargo
area could be thrown into other
occupants and cause serious injury.
Never allow a passenger to sit or
stand on the folded seatback while the
vehicle is moving.
NOTE
When returning a second-row seat to
its original position, also replace the
seat belt to its normal position. Verify
that the seat belt pulls and retracts.
WARNING
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Seat Slide
To move the seat forward or backward,
raise the lever and slide the seat to the
desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward.
▼
Side-Sliding Seat (right side)
The second-row seats can be put together
and used as a bench seat. Raise the side
seat-slide lever and slide the seat
sideways.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it from side to side.
▼
Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position and
release the lever.
Lever
Side seat-slide lever
Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don’t 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.
Reclining the Second-Row Seatback:
Reclining the second-row seatback
when the third-row seat is occupied is
dangerous. The second-row seatback
may hit and injure the occupants in
the third-row seat. Don’t recline the
second-row seatback when the thirdrow seat is occupied.
WARNING
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.
▼
Head Restraint
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
parallel with the top of the passenger’s
ears, never the passenger’s neck.
Removal
To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.
When returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position, make
sure you support the seatback while
operating the seatback lever. If the
seatback is not supported, it will flip
forward suddenly and could cause
injury.
Head Restraints Adjustment:
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.
Always drive with the head restraints
inserted when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
adjusted.
CAUTION
WARNING
Stop-catch release
Stop-catch release
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Form No. 8S06-EA-03H
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Armrest
The armrest can be used or placed
upright.
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Third-Row Seat Access
Access to the third-row seat via the
sliding door
When the second-row seats are together,
move along the path between the sliding
door and the side sliding seat.
When the second-row seats are separated,
pass between them and move to the rear of
the vehicle.
Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over
the Armrest:
Positioning the shoulder portion of a
second-row seat belt over the armrest
is dangerous as it cannot provide
adequate protection in a collision and
could result in serious injuries. Never
position the shoulder portion of a
second-row seat belt over the armrest.
Type A
Armrest
Armrest
Type B
WARNING
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Folding the Second-Row Seats
The second-row seatbacks can be folded
down and used as tables when the vehicle
is not moving.
To fold the seatback
1. If your vehicle is equipped with an
armrest, return the armrest to the
upright position.
2. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat
bottom.
3. Raise the reclining lever and lower the
seatback forward. Make sure the
seatback is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright
position
Raise the reclining lever and lift the
seatback upright. Attempt to move the
seatback forward and backward to make
sure it is locked.
Using Folded Seatback as a Table
While the Vehicle is Moving:
Using the folded seatback as a table
while driving is dangerous. During
sudden braking or a collision, objects
placed on the folded seatback could
become projectiles that could hit and
injure someone. Never use the folded
seat as a table while the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING
Lowering the seatback without
stowing the seat belt buckle could
damage the seatback.
CAUTION
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Removal of Second-Row Seats
The second-row seats can be removed to
create a more comfortable space between
the third-row and front seats. Additional
cargo space is available with the removal
of the second-row seats and stowing of the
third-row seat.
To r e mo ve the se at
1. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat
bottom.
2. Lower the head restraint all the way
down.
3. Slide the seat all the way back.
Seat Removal or Installation While
Vehicle is Moving or on a Slope:
Removing or installing the secondrow seats while the vehicle is moving
or on a slope is dangerous. The seats
are heavier than they appear and
could suddenly detach causing
serious injury. Remove or install the
seats with the vehicle parked on a
level surface.
Riding on the Floor Space:
Riding on the floor space created by
the removal of the second-row seat is
dangerous. Sudden braking or a
collision could cause serious injury.
Do not sit or lie in the floor space for
the second-row seat while the vehicle
is moving. Never ride in a vehicle
where you can’t sit in the seat and
wear the seat belt.
Pinching Fingers or Hands:
Placing your hands around the seat
anchors when removing or installing
the second-row seats is dangerous.
You could pinch your hands or
fingers between the seat anchor and
the seat. Hold the edge of the seat
when lowering it into place. Never
place your hands between the seat
anchor and the seat.
WARNING
Lifting the Seat-Anchor Bar:
Lifting the seat-anchor bar without
firmly supporting the seat with your
hand is dangerous. Lifting the seat
unlocks the front clamps
automatically and could cause the
seat to fall. Support the seat firmly
while lifting the seat-anchor bar.
Lowering the seatback without
stowing the seat belt buckle could
damage the seatback.
WARNING
CAUTION
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4. Raise the reclining lever and lower the
seatback forward.
Make sure the seatback is locked.
5. Work only on one seat at a time to
avoid one seat falling while working on
another.
6. Lift and hold the seat-anchor bar and
raise the entire seat up and forward.
7. The seat is heavier than it looks,
carefully pull up and detach the seat.
Get assistance to lift it out of the
vehicle.
To install the seat
1. First identify which seat fits which
position by verifying that the seat belt
buckles are located nearest the center
of the vehicle.
2. Align the clamps on the front underside
of the seat with the forward loop
anchors on the floor and support the
seat so that it doesn’t fall (the rear
portion of the seat cannot be mounted
first). The clamps on the front of the
seat automatically lock into the floor
loop anchors after lowering the seat.
Seat-anchor bar
Loops
Clamp
Loops
Clamp
Front
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3. Supporting the seat with your hands,
slowly lower the seat rearwards to lock
it in place.
4. Raise the reclining lever and lift the
seatback upright. Attempt to move the
seatback forward and backward to
make sure it is locked.
5. Buckle the seat belts once just to
confirm the seat belt buckles are
inboard which means each seat is on
the correct side of the vehicle.
Unsecured Seat:
Driving with the seat unsecured is
dangerous. The seat may become
detached while the vehicle is moving
causing serious injury. After
installing the seat, push it forward
and backward to make sure it is
securely locked.
Do not move the side seat-slide lever
with the seat removed. The lever could
be damaged resulting in loss of
functionality.
Front
WARNING
CAUTION
Third-Row Seat
Stacking Cargo:
Stacking luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatback is
dangerous. During a sudden stop or
collision, objects can fly around and
become projectiles that could hit and
injure passengers. Don’t stack cargo
higher than the seatback.
Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
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
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.
Securing Seats:
Adjustable seats that are not securely
latched 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 rock the seatback.
Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Sudden braking
or a collision could cause serious
injury. Adjust the seat only when the
vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
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Seat Recline
To change seatback angle, lean forward
slightly while pulling the flat-folding
strap. Then lean back to the desired
position and release the strap. Make sure
the seat is securely latched.
Unlocked Seatback:
The seatback plays 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.
Passenger on the Folded Seatback:
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 or
other objects in the baggage area
could be thrown into other occupants
and cause serious injury. Never allow
a passenger to sit or stand on the
folded seatback while the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING
NOTE
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The third-row seat cannot be
removed.
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When returning the third-row seat
to its original position, also place
the seat belt in its normal position.
Verify that the seat belt pulls and
retracts.
Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don’t 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.
WARNING
Flat-folding strap
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Head Restraint
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
parallel with the top of the passenger’s
ears, never the passenger’s neck.
Removal
To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.
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Folding the Third-Row Seat
1. Remove the head restraints from the
third-row seat (page 2-22).
Head Restraints Adjustment:
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.
Always drive with the head restraints
inserted when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
adjusted.
WARNING
Stop-catch release
Riding on Folded Flat Third-Row
Seat:
Riding on the third-row seat when it’s
folded is dangerous. During sudden
braking or a collision, passenger’s
could be thrown around inside the
vehicle and seriously injured. Always
ride with the third-row seat in the
forward-facing, upright position and
seat belt securely fastened.
Stop-catch release
WARNING
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