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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.
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.
©2005 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan July 2005(Print1)
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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 CAUT ION 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, 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 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.
Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2
Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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The equipment and installation position varies by model.
Power window lock switch ...... .......................................................................... page 3-21
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-20
Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-10
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-17
Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-23
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-32
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-33
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-20
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-56
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-35
AT shift lever ........................................................................................................ page 5-9
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-38
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-14
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-54
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-49
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-51
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-49
Front console ..................................................................................................... page 6-54
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-13
Tilt wheel release lever ...................................................................................... page 3-32
Audio contr ol switch ......................................................................................... page 6-42
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-23
Power sliding door switch ................................................................................. page 3-12
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-24
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-45
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-33
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-47
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-45
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-30
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-46
Rear vents .......................................................................................................... page 6-10
Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-20
Rear climate control panel ................................................................................. page 6-12
Second-row seat ................................................................................................. page 2-12
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-4
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-3
Power seat switches ............................................................................................. page 2-8
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Exterior Overview
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The equipment and installation position varies by model.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-18
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-24
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-37
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-32
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-28
Light bulbs ............................... .......................................................................... page 8-33
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-14
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-24
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-22
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-26
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-19
Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2
Sliding doors ...................................................................................................... page 3-11
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-12
Fuel-filler lid ............................................................................................. ......... page 3-23
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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 .................................................................. 2-12
Third-Row Seat ....................................................................... 2-20
Flat Folding ............................................................................. 2-28
Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-30
Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-30
Seat Belt (Except Center, Third-Row Position) ...................... 2-33
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-35
Center, Third-Row Position Seat Belt ..................................... 2-37
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-38
Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-39
Seat Belt Warning Beep .......................................................... 2-40
Child Res traint ............................................................................ 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)
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Non-road positions (Parking/Camping)
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)
WARNING
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 damag e 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.
qSeat Slide
WARNING
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.
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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Seats
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
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 Front Passenger Seat
Can Turn Off the Front Passenger Air
Bags:
If your vehicle is equipped with front
passenger seat 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 decision of the front passenger
sensing system. The front passenger
will not have the supplementary
protection of the air bags and
pretensioner, which could result in
serious injury. Always sit upright
against you r seatback, with your feet
on the floor.
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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.
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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Seats
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)
The seat-bottom angle can be adjusted by
rotating the dial.
Front of seat bottom
Up
Down
Rear of seat bottom
Up
qLumber Support Adjustment
(Driver's Seat)
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The amount of lumber support can be
adjusted by rotating dial.
qHead Restraint
WARNING
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.
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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.
Removal
To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.
qFront Passenger Seat Side Table
WARNING
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.
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.
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Seats
NOTE
The table can be expanded rearward by
pulling out the rear end.
When coll apsing the table, pull the lever
under the table. After the table is
collapsed, press the table surface to lock it
in place.
qArmrest
The armrest can be used or placed upright.
WARNING
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.
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Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)
WARNING
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 damag e 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.
CAUTION
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The seat-bottom power adjustment is
operated by motors. Avoid extended
operation because excessive use can
damage the motors.
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To prevent the battery from running
down, avoid using the power
adjustment when the engine is
stopped. The adjuster uses a large
amount of electrica l power.
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Don't 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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Seats
qSeat Recline
WARNING
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 Front Passenger Seat
Can Turn Off the Front Passenger Air
Bags:
If your vehicle is equipped with front
passenger seat 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 decision of the front passenger
sensing system. The front passenger
will not have the supplementary
protection of the air bags and
pretensioner, which could result in
serious injury. Always sit upright
against you r 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.
qHeight Adjustment
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.
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Rear height adjustment
Raise or lower the back of the switch to
adjust the rear height of the seat-bottom.
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.
qHead Restraint
WARNING
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.
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.
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even with the top of the passenger's ears,
never the passenger's neck.
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Seats
Removal
To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.
qFront Passenger Seat Side Table
WARNING
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.
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.
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NOTE
The table can be expanded rearward by
pulling out the rear end.
When coll apsing the table, pull the lever
under the table. After the table is
collapsed, press the table surface to lock it
in place.
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.
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qArmrest
The armrest can be used or placed upright.
WARNING
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.
Second-Row Seats
WARNING
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 adjustabl e components of the seat
are locked in place by attempting to
slide the seat forward and backward
and rocking the seatback.
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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.
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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.
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Seats
qSeat Slide
To move the seat forward or backward,
raise the lever and slide the seat to the
desired po sition and release the lever.
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 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 out and retracts.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward.
qSide-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.
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qSeat Recline
WARNING
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.Because the clearance in
the third-row seat is limited, the
occupants in the third-row seat can
hurt themselves seriously on the
reclined second-row seatback. Don't
recline the second-row seatback when
the third-row seat is occupied.
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.
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.
qHead Restraint
WARNING
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.
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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.
Removal
To remove the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then pull up on the
head restraint.
qArmrest
The armrest can be used or placed upright.
Type A
Type B
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WARNING
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.
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qThird-Row Seat Access
Access to the third-row seat via the
sliding do or
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.
qFolding the Second-Row Seats
WARNING
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.
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.
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CAUTION
Lowering the seatback without stowing
the seat belt buckle could damage the
seatback.
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.
qRemoval 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.
WARNING
Seat Removal or Installation While
Vehicle is Moving or on a Slope:
Removing or installing the second-row
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.
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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.
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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.
To remove the seat
1. Put the buckle in the pocket of the seat
bottom.
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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.
CAUTION
Lowering the seatback without stowing
the seat belt buckle could damage the
seatback.
2. Remove the head restraint.
3. Slide the seat all the way back.
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