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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat belt guides
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how
to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
Too high
Seat belts TRAC (Traction Control) (if installed)
Helps control spinning of the front wheels, which
may occur when accelerating on slippery roads.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Tire Pressure Warning System
Designed to provide warning when tire pressure of
any one of the tires is critically reduced while the
vehicle is moving. It must be re-initialized by
pushing and holding the “ SET” button if indicator
light blinks twice every second, and/or after
replacing or rotating tires or wheels.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed
to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse
conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices.
Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering
input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing
loss of control.
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Brake-Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of
the benefits of ABS (Anti-lock Brake System). It is not a
substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also
depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road
conditions.
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
1
(if installed)
Helps provide comprehensive control of the Anti-
lock Brakes, Brake-Assist
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, Traction Control, engine
control and other systems. This system helps
maintain control of the vehicle under adverse
conditions. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
Airbag-Supplemental Restraint System
The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
front and side airbags are designed to help provide
further protection for the driver and outboard
passenger in addition to the primary safety
protection provided by the seat belts.
Front passenger occupant classification system
Monitors the load on the front passenger seat, and
detects if the seat belt is fastened to determine
passenger occupancy and size of passenger, if any.
For the system to correctly determine conditions
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Do not place heavy objects on the front passenger
seat.
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Do not attach a seatback table to the front
passenger seatback.
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Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by
putting your hands or feet on the front passenger
seatback from the rear passenger seat.
Please read the following caution, and refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Indicator light
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To provide convenience for driver reaching for
seat belt and for passengers getting in or out of
rear seat. Detach the hanger magnet. Place the seat
belt through the guide and reattach the magnets.
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