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Seat

Front seat

* The shape and arrangement of the lever/switch/button may differ in accordance with the applied specifications or regions.

  1. Forward and backward

  2. Seatback angle

  3. Seat cushion tilt/relaxion tilt*

  4. Seat cushion height

  5. Lumbar support/bolster seat

  6. Leg support/cushion support*

    1. Relaxion comfort seat*

    2. Walk-in switch*

    3. Driver position memory system

    4. Comfort stretching*

    5. Headrest

    * : if equipped

    Rear seat (6 seats/7 seats)

    * The shape and arrangement of the lever/switch/button may differ in accordance with the applied specifications or regions.

    * Center seat and armrest in the 2nd row is equipped only for the 7 seats.

    2nd row seats

    1. Forward and backward

    2. Seatback angle

    3. Leg support

    4. Walk-in switch

    5. Seatback folding

    6. Emergency strap folding

    7. Headrest

    3rd row seats

    1. Seatback angle

    2. Seatback folding

    3. Headrest

    WARNING

    Loose objects

    Loose objects in the driver's foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident. Do not place anything under the front seats.

    WARNING

    Uprighting seat

    Do not press the release lever on a manual seatback without holding and controlling the seatback. The seatback will spring upright, possibly impacting you or other passengers.

    WARNING

    Driver responsibility for passengers

    The driver must advise passengers to keep seatbacks in upright positions whenever the vehicle is in motion. If a seat is reclined during an accident, the restraint system's ability to restrain the passenger will be greatly reduced.

    WARNING

    Seat cushion

    Occupants should never sit on aftermarket seat cushions or sitting cushions. The Passenger Occupant Detection System may not operate properly, or the passenger's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop.

    WARNING

    Driver's seat

    • Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of your vehicle.

    • Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the seatback. For example, storing items against the seatback could result in serious or fatal injury in a sudden stop or collision.

    • Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining comfortable control of your vehicle. A distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) from your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so can result in air bag inflation injuries to the driver.

    WARNING

    Rear seatbacks

    Always lock the rear seatback before driving. Failure to do so could result in passengers or objects being thrown forward, injuring occupants.

    WARNING

    Unexpected Seat Movement

    After adjusting a manual seat, always check that it is locked by shifting your weight to the front and to the back. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

    WARNING

    Seat adjustment

    • Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat forward will cause strong pressure on the abdomen.

    • Do not place your hand near the seat bottom or seat track while adjusting the seat. Your hand could get caught in the seat mechanism.

    WARNING

    Luggage and Cargo

    Do not stack or pile luggage or cargo higher than the seatback in the cargo area. In an accident the cargo could strike and injure a passenger. If objects are large, heavy or must be piled, they must be secured in the cargo area.

    WARNING

    Cargo Area

    Do not allow passengers to ride in the cargo area under any circumstance. The cargo area is solely for the purpose of transporting luggage or cargo.

    WARNING

    Small Objects

    Use extreme caution when picking up small objects trapped under the seats or between the seat and the center console. Your hands might be cut or injured by the sharp edges of the seat mechanism.

    CAUTION

    Precautions with seat covers

    Use caution when working on seat covers. A short circuit or disconnect may occur which could cause noise, damage the ventilation system.

    WARNING

    Seat short circuit risk

    Be aware of wires or air vents when placing a seat cover or covering the seat with plastic cover. A short circuit may occur, which could lead to fire.