Kia Soul (2024 year). Manual in english

Introduction

Fuel requirements

Introduction

Fuel requirements

Your new vehicle is designed to use only
unleaded fuel having a pump octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not
use methanol blend- ed fuels.)

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis

sions and spark plug fouling.

Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than what
has been specified. (Consult an autho

rized Kia dealer for details.)
• Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,

otherwise the Check Engine

light will appear.

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Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle auto

matically shuts off. Attempts to force
more fuel into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the ground
causing a risk of fire.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel spill

age, especially in the event of an acci

dent.

Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and etha

nol (also known as grain alcohol), and
gasoline or gasohol containing methanol
(also known as wood alcohol) are being
marketed along with or instead of leaded
or unleaded gasoline.

Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle.

Do not use gasohol containing more
than 15% ethanol, and do not use gaso

line or gasohol containing any methanol.
Ethanol provides less energy than gaso

line and it attracts water, and it is thus
likely to reduce your fuel efficiency and
could lower your MPG results.

Methanol may cause drivability prob

lems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufac

turer's warranty if they result from the
use of:

1. Gasoline or gasohol containing meth

anol.

2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
3. Gasohol containing more than 15%

ethanol.

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com

prised of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline,
and is manufactured exclusively for use
in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. "E85" is not
compatible with your vehicle. Use of
"E85" may result in poor engine perfor

mance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recom

mends that customers do not use fuel
with an ethanol content exceeding 15%.

Introduction

Fuel requirements

NOTICE

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage to the fuel sys

tem or any performance problems
caused by the use of "E85" fuel.

NOTICE

Never use any fuel containing methanol.
Discontinue use of any methanol con

taining product which may inhibit proper
drivability.

Other fuels

Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),
MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene (Fe),
and Other metalic additives, may cause
vehicle and engine damage or cause
misfiring, poor acceleration, engine stall

ing, catalyst melting, clogging, abnormal
corrosion, life cycle reduction, etc.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may appear.

NOTICE

Damage to the fuel system or perfor

mance problem caused by the use of
these fuels may not be covered by your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains harmful manga

nese- based fuel additives Such as MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tri

carbonyl). Kia does not recommend the
use of gasoline containing MMT. This
type of fuel can reduce vehicle perfor

mance and affect your emission control
system. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on the cluster may come on.

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per

formance and damage components of
the fuel system, engine control system
and emission control system.

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding reg

istration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is

available.

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Vehicle modifications

This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.

NOTICE

In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifica

tion

may not be covered under warranty.

CAUTION

If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, bat

tery discharge and fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic
devices.

Vehicle break-in process

By following a few simple precautions
for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you
may add to the performance, economy
and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed

(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single speed for

long periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen

cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop

erly.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first

1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.

• Fuel economy and engine perfor

mance may vary depending on vehi

cle break-in process and be stabilized
after 4,000 miles (6,000 km). New
engines may consume more oil during
the vehicle break-in period.

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Vehicle handling instructions

As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control, an accident or
vehicle rollover.

Specific design characteristics (higher
ground clearance, track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher center of gravity than
other types of vehicles. In other words
they are not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as conventional 2-
wheel drive vehicles.

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Again, failure to operate this vehicle cor

rectly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure to
read the

“Reducing the risk of a roll

over”

driving guidelines, in chapter 5 of this
manual.

Vehicle data collection and
event data recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main pur

pose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hit

ting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehi

cle's

systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30
seconds or less. The EDR in this vehi

cle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehi

cle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and pas

senger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your
vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ

ation occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi

tions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash loca

tion) are

recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview

Front view

*The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Hood

4-27

2. Head lamp

4-66, 8-52

3. Front fog lamp

4-69

4. Wheel and tire

8-28, 9-5

5. Outside rearview mirror

4-39

6. Sunroof

4-31

7. Front windshield wiper blades

4-73, 8-24

8. Windows

4-23

9. Front ultrasonic sensor

6-117

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Exterior overview

Rear view

*The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Door

4-16

2. Fuel filler door

4-28

3. Rear combination lamp

8-52, 8-55

4. High mounted stop lamp

8-57

5. Rear wiper

4-75, 8-26

6. Liftgate

4-21

7. Antenna

4-118

8. Wide-rear view camera

6-99

9. Rear ultrasonic sensor

6-104, 6-113

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Your vehicle at a glance

Interior overview

*The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Inside door handle

4-17

2. Power window switch

4-24

3. Central Door lock/unlock switch

4-16

4. Power window lock switch

4-26

5. Outside rearview mirror control switch

4-40

6. Outside rearview mirror folding switch

4-40

7. Fuel filler door open lever

4-28

8. Instrument panel illumination control switch

4-42

9. ESC Off button

5-28

10.ISG Off button

5-34

11.Parking/View button

6-99

12.Parking Safety button

6-104

13.Steering wheel

4-35

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Your vehicle at a glance

Instrument panel overview

*The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Audio remote control buttons

2. Driver's front air bag

3-47

3. Horn

4-37

4. Driving Assist button

4-46

5. Instrument cluster

4-41

6. Lighting control lever

4-67

7. Wiper and washer control lever

4-73

8. Ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button

5-5, 5-7

9. Infotainment system

10.Hazard warning flasher switch

7-3

11.Climate control system

4-81, 4-90

12.Front seat warmer and air ventilation seat button

4-106, 4-108

13.Power outlet

4-109

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Instrument panel overview

14.Steering wheel heater button

4-37

15.Drive mode button

5-37

16.Center console storage box

4-103

17.EPB button

5-21

18.Glove box

4-104

19.Passenger's front air bag

3-47

20.USB charger

4-110

21.AUTO HOLD button

4-110

Your vehicle at a glance

Engine compartment

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

*The actual engine cover in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1. Engine coolant reservoir

8-17

2. Engine oil filler cap

8-15

3. Brake / clutch fluid reservoir

8-19

4. Air cleaner

8-22

5. Fuse box

8-40

6. Negative battery terminal

7-5, 8-26

7. Positive battery terminal

7-5, 8-26

8. Engine oil dipstick

8-15

9. Radiator cap

7-6, 8-17

10.Windshield washer fluid reservoir

8-20

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Important safety precautions ...................................................... 3-3

Seat..................................................................................................

3-5

•

Feature of Seat Leather.................................................................................
3-7

•

Front seat adjustment - manual................................................................ 3-
8

•

Front seat adjustment - power seat......................................................... 3-9

•

Headrest for front seat ................................................................................ 3-
10

•

Seatback pocket (if equipped) ..................................................................3-
12

•

Headrest for rear seat.................................................................................. 3-
13

•

Armrest ............................................................................................................... 3-
14

•

Folding the rear seat..................................................................................... 3-
14

Seat belts ...................................................................................... 3-19

•

Seat belt restraint system........................................................................... 3-
19

•

Driver's seat belt warning.......................................................................... 3-
20

•

Front passenger's seat belt warning .................................................... 3-20

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Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system

with emergency locking retractor ............................................................3-21

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Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system

with combination locking retractor......................................................... 3-22

•

Stowing the rear seat belt ..........................................................................3-
24

•

Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................................................3-
24

•

Seat belt precautions....................................................................................3-
26

•

Care of seat belts ........................................................................................... 3-
27

Child Restraint System (CRS).....................................................3-28

•

Children always in the rear........................................................................3-
28

•

Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ...........................................3-
29

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•

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

components and functions ........................................................................3-39

•

Occupant Detection System (ODS)........................................................ 3-
41

•

Driver's and passenger's front air bag .................................................3-47

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Side air bag.......................................................................................................3-

•

Curtain air bag .................................................................................................3-
51

•

Air bag collision sensors ............................................................................. 3-
53

•

Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision?

(Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag)...................3-54

•

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Care ......................................3-

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Adding equipment to or modifying your

air bag-equipped vehicle ............................................................................3-
56

•

Air bag warning label ...................................................................................3-
56

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Important safety precautions

Safety features of your
vehicle

Important safety precautions

You

will find many safety precautions and
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.

The safety precautions in this section are
among the most important.

Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all
types of accidents. Air bags are
designed to supplement seat belts, not
replace them. So even though your vehi

cle is equipped with air bags, ALWAYS
make sure you and your passengers
always wear their seat belts, and wear
them properly

Restrain all children

All children under age 13 should ride in
your vehicle properly restrained in a rear
seat, not the front seat. Infants and small
children should be restrained in an
appropriate child restraint. Larger chil

dren should use a booster seat with the
lap/shoulder belt until they can use the
seat belt properly without a booster seat.

Air bag hazards

While air bags can save lives, they can
also cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them, or
who are not properly restrained. Infants,
young children, and shorter adults are at
the greatest risk of being injured by an
inflating air bag. Follow all instructions
and warnings in this manual.

Driver distraction

Driver distraction presents a serious and
potentially deadly danger, especially for
inexperienced drivers. Safety should be
the first concern when behind the wheel
and drivers need to be aware of the wide
array of potential distractions, such as
drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating,
personal grooming, other passengers,
and using cellular phones.

Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention off the
road or their hands off the wheel to focus
on activities other than driving. To reduce
your risk of distraction or getting into an
accident:
• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices

(i.e., MP3 players, phones, navigation
units, etc.) when your vehicle is
parked or safely stopped.

• ONLY use your mobile device when

allowed by laws and when conditions
permit safe use. NEVER text or email
while driving. Most states have laws
prohibiting drivers from texting. Some
states and cities also prohibit drivers
from using handheld phones.

• NEVER let the use of a mobile device

distract you from driving. You have a
responsibility to your passengers and
others on the road to always drive
safely, with your hands on the wheel
as well as your eyes and attention on
the road.

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the
higher the speed, the greater the risk,
but serious injuries can also occur at
lower speeds. Never drive faster than is
safe for current conditions, regardless of
the maximum speed posted.

Safety features of your vehicle

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Front seat

1. Forward and backward

2. Seatback angle

3. Seat cushion height

4. Lumbar support*

5. Head rest

Rear seat

6. Seatback folding

7. Headrest

*: if equipped

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Loose objects
Do not place anything in the driver's
footwell or under the front seats. Loose
objects in the driver's foot area could
interfere with the operation of the foot
pedals.

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Uprighting seat
Do not press the release lever on a man

ual seatback without holding and con

trolling the seatback. The seatback will
spring upright possibly impacting you or
other passengers.

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Driver responsibility for passengers

The driver must advise the passengers
to keep the seatback in an upright posi

tion whenever the vehicle is in motion. If a
seat is reclined during an accident, the
restraint system's ability to restrain will be
greatly reduced.

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Seat cushion
Occupants should never sit on aftermar

ket seat cushions or sitting cushions. The
Passenger Occupant Detection System
(ODS) may not operate properly, or pas

senger's hips may slide under the lap
portion of the seat belt during an acci

dent or a sudden stop.

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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.
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 the your vehi

cle. 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 inju

ries to the driver.

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Rear seatbacks
Always lock the rear seatback before
driving. Failure to do so could result in
passengers or objects being thrown for

ward injuring vehicle occupants.

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

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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.

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Luggage and Cargo
Do not stock pile or stack 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.

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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.

• Belts with metallic accessories, zip

pers or keys inside the back pocket
may damage the seat fabric.

• Make sure not to wet the seat. It may

change the leather.

• Jeans or clothes which could bleach

may contaminate the surface of the
seat covering fabric.

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Small Objects
Use extreme caution when picking up
small objects trapped under the seats or
between the seat and the center con

sole. Your hands might be cut or injured
by the sharp edges of the seats mecha

nism.

Feature of Seat Leather

• Our car seats are upholstered with a

combination of artificial and genuine
leather. The genuine leather is made
from the outer skin of an animal, which
goes through a special process to be
available for use. Since it is a natural
substance, each part differs in
thickness or density. Also, wrinkles
could appear depending on the tem

perature and humidity.

• The seat cover is made of stretchable

material to improve comfort of pas

sengers.

• The parts contacting the body are

curved and the side supporting area is
high which provides driving comfort
and stability.

CAUTION

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NOTICE

Wrinkles or abrasions may appear natu

rally from usage. It is not a fault of prod

uct. Wrinkles or abrasions are not
covered by warranty.

Front seat adjustment - manual

The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control levers located on the outside
of the seat cushion.

Forward and backward

Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up

and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the position you

desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place.

Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the

seatback recline lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and

adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for
the seatback to lock.)

Seat cushion height (if equipped)

To change the height of the seat cush

ion, push the lever upwards or down

wards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push down

the lever several times.

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• To raise the seat cushion, pull up the

lever several times.

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Reclining seatback
Sitting in a reclined position when the
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Even when buckled up, the protections
of your restraint system (seat belts and/
or air bags) is greatly reduced by reclin

ing your seatback.

Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly. When
the seatback is reclined, the shoulder
belt cannot do its job because it will not
be snug against your chest. Instead, it
will be in front of you. During an acci

dent, you could be thrown into the seat
belt, causing neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined, the
greater chance the passenger's hips will
slide under the lap belt or the passen

ger's neck will strike the shoulder belt.

Front seat adjustment - power
seat (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control switches located on the out

side of the seat cushion.

Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so you can easily control
the steering wheel, pedals and switches
on the instrument panel.

CAUTION

Power seating adjustments
• The power seating controls function by

electronic motor. Excessive opera

tion

may cause damage to the electri

cal

equipment.

• Do not operate two or more power

seat control switches at the same
time. Doing so may damage the

power seat motor or electrical compo

nents.

Forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backward:

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Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the
desired position. Release the switch
once the seat reaches the desired
position.

Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:
• Push the control switch forward or

backward to move the seatback to the
desired angle. Release the switch
once the seat reaches the desired
position.

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Seat cushion height

To change the height of the seat:
• Pull the front portion of the control

switch up to raise or press down to
lower the front part of the seat cush

ion. Pull the rear portion of the control
switch up to raise or press down to
lower the seat cushion. Release the
switch once the seat reaches the
desired position.

Lumbar support for driver's seat (if
equipped)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch on
the side of the seat.

1. Press the front portion of the switch to

increase support, or the rear portion of
the switch, to decrease support.

2. Release the switch once it reaches the

desired position.

Headrest for front seat

The driver's and front passenger's seats
are equipped with a headrest for the
occupant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and front passenger, but
also helps protect the head and neck in
the event of a rear collision.

For maximum effectiveness in case of
an accident, the headrest should be
adjusted so the middle of the headrest is
at the same height of the center of grav

ity of an occupant's head. Generally, the
center of gravity of most people's head
is similar with the height of the top of their
eyes.

Also, adjust the headrest as close to your
head as possible. For this reason, the use
of a cushion that holds the body away
from the seatback is not recommended.

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Headrest removal/adjustment
• Do not operate the vehicle with the

headrests removed. Headrests can
provide critical neck and head sup

port in a crash.

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• Do not adjust the headrest height

while the vehicle is in motion. Driver
may lose control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing may dam

age the headrest.

Adjusting the height up and
down

To raise the headrest:

1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).
2. To lower the headrest, push and hold

the release button (2) on the headrest
support.

3. Lower the headrest to the desired

position (3).

NOTICE

If you recline the seatback towards the
front with the headrest and seat cushion
raised, the headrest may come in con

tact with the sun visor or other parts of
the vehicle.

Removal

Type A

Type B

To remove the headrest:

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1. Recline the seatback (2) with the

recline lever or switch (1).

2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button (3)

while pulling the headrest up (4).

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Headrest Removal
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat
with the headrest removed or reversed.
Headrests can provide critical neck and
head support in a crash.

Reinstallation

Type A

Type B

To reinstall the headrest:

1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the

holes while pressing the release but

ton (1).

2. Recline the seatback (4) with the

recline lever or switch (3).

3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate

height.

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Headrest Reinstallation
To reduce the risk of injury to the head
or neck, always make sure the headrest
is locked into position and adjusted
properly after reinstalling.

Seatback pocket (if equipped)

The

seatback pocket is provided on the back
of the front passenger's seatback.

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Seatback pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the
seatback pockets. In an accident they
could come loose from the pocket and
injure vehicle occupants.

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Headrest for rear seat

The rear seat is equipped with headrests
in all the seating positions for the occu

pant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps protect the
head and neck in the event of a colli

sion.

For maximum effectiveness in case of
an accident, the headrest should be
adjusted so the middle of the headrest is
at the same height of the center of grav

ity of an occupant's head. Generally, the
center of gravity of most people's heads
is similar with the height as the top of their
eyes.

Also, adjust the headrest as close to your
head as possible. For this reason, the use
of a cushion that holds the body away
from the seatback is not recommended.

Adjusting the height up and
down (if equipped)

• To raise the headrest, pull it up to the

desired position (1).

• To lower the headrest, push and hold

the release button (2) on the headrest
support and lower the headrest to the
desired position (3).

Removal and reinstallation (if
equipped)

• To remove the headrest, raise it as far

as it can go then press the release
button (1) While pulling the headrest
upward (2).

• To reinstall the headrest, put the

headrest poles (3) into the holes while
pressing the release button (1).

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Then adjust it to the appropriate height
and ensure that it locks in position.

Armrest (if equipped)

To use the armrest, pull it forward from
the seatback.

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.

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Folded Seatback
The purpose of the fold-down rear seat

backs is to allow you to carry longer
objects that could not otherwise be
accommodated.
• Never allow a passenger to sit on top

of the folded down seatback while the
car is moving. This is not a proper
seating position since no seat belts
are available for use. This could result
in serious injury or death in case of an
accident or sudden stop.

To fold down the rear seatback

1. Set the front seatback to the upright

position and if necessary, slide the
front seat forward.

2. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest

position.

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Objects
Objects carried on the folded down seat

back should not extend higher than the
top of the front seatbacks. This could
allow cargo to slide forward and cause
injury or damage during sudden stops.

3. When folding the seatback, insert the

rear seat belt buckle in the pocket
between the rear seatback and cush

ion then make sure both seat belts do
not interfere with stowed luggage and
cargo. Then, the seat belt webbing
should be placed in the webbing guide
to prevent the seat belt from being
damaged by loaded cargo, etc. If the
seat belt is loose, it may cause
damage or noise. In that case, return
the seatback to the upright position
and put the webbing out from the
guide to realign it.

4. Pull on the seatback folding lever, then

fold the seat toward the front of the
vehicle. When you return the seat

back to its upright position, always be
sure it has locked into position by
pushing on the top of the seatback.

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5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the

seatback backward by lifting up seat

back. Pull the seatback firmly until it
clicks into place. Make sure the seat

back is locked in place.

6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

To unfold the rear seat

1. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the

seatback backward. Pull the seatback
firmly until it clicks into place. Make
sure the seatback is locked in place.
When you return the seatback to its
upright position, always be sure it has
locked into position by pushing on the
top of the seatback.

2. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

3. When the seatback is completely

installed, check the seatback folding
lever again.

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Uprighting seat
When you return the seatback to its
upright position, hold the seatback and
return it slowly. If the seatback is
returned without holding it, the back of
the seat could spring forward, resulting
in injury caused by being struck by the

seatback.

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Rear Seatback
To ensure maximum protection in the
event of an accident or sudden stop,
when returning the rear seat to the
upright position:
• Be careful not to damage the seat belt

webbing or buckle.

• Do not allow the seat belt webbing or

buckle to become pinched or caught
in the rear seat.

• Ensure the seatback is completely

locked into its upright position by
pushing on the top of the seatback.

Failure to adhere to any of these
instructions could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a crash.

CAUTION

Damaging rear seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear seatback, insert
the buckle between the rear seatback
and cushion. Doing so can prevent the
buckle from being damaged by the rear
seatback.

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CAUTION

Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks to the
upright position, remember to return the
rear shoulder belts to their proper
position.

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Unless the driver's position is properly set
according to the driver's physical fig

ure,

do not fold the rear seat. It may increase
bodily injuries in a sudden stop or
collision.

CAUTION

Be careful when loading cargo through
the rear passenger seats to prevent
damage to the vehicle interior.

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Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to pre

vent it from being thrown about the
vehicle in a collision and causing injury
to the vehicle occupants. Do not place
objects in the rear seats, since they can

not be properly secured and may hit the
front seat occupants in a collision.

Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the trans

mission is in P (Park) and the parking
brake is securely applied whenever load

ing or unloading cargo. Failure to take
these steps may allow the vehicle to
move if the shift lever is inadvertently
moved to another position.

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.

W ARNING

Folded Seatback
The purpose of the fold-down rear seat

backs is to allow you to carry longer
objects that could not otherwise be
accommodated.
• Never allow a passenger to sit on top

To fold down the rear seatback

1. Set the front seatback to the upright

position and if necessary, slide the
front seat forward.

2. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest

position.

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Objects
Objects carried on the folded down seat

back should not extend higher than the
top of the front seatbacks. This could
allow cargo to slide forward and cause
injury or damage during sudden stops.

3. When folding the seatback, insert the

rear seat belt buckle in the pocket
between the rear seatback and cush

ion then make sure both seat belts do
not interfere with stowed luggage and
cargo. Then, the seat belt webbing
should be placed in the webbing guide
to prevent the seat belt from

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Seat

being damaged by loaded cargo, etc.
If the seat belt is loose, it may cause
damage or noise. In that case, return
the seatback to the upright position
and put the webbing out from the
guide to realign it.

4. Pull on the seatback folding lever, then

fold the seat toward the front of the
vehicle. When you return the seat

back to its upright position, always be
sure it has locked into position by
pushing on the top of the seatback.

5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the

seatback backward by lifting up seat

back. Pull the seatback firmly until it
clicks into place. Make sure the seat

back is locked in place.

6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

To unfold the rear seat

1. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the

If you cannot see the red line at the
bottom of folding lever, it means the
seatback is locked completely.

2. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

3. When the seatback is completely

installed, check the seatback folding
lever again.

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Rear Seatback
To ensure maximum protection in the
event of an accident or sudden stop,
when returning the rear seat to the
upright position:
• Be careful not to damage the seat belt

webbing or buckle.

• Do not allow the seat belt webbing or

buckle to become pinched or caught
in the rear seat.

• Ensure the seatback is completely

locked into its upright position by
pushing on the top of the seatback.

Failure to adhere to any of these
instructions could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a crash.

CAUTION

Damaging rear seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear seatback, insert
the buckle between the rear seatback
and cushion. Doing so can prevent the
buckle from being damaged by the rear
seatback.

CAUTION

Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks to the
upright position, remember to return the
rear shoulder belts to their proper
position.

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Unless the driver's position is properly set
according to the driver's physical fig

ure,

do not fold the rear seat. It may increase
bodily injuries in a sudden stop or
collision.

CAUTION

Be careful when loading cargo through
the rear passenger seats to prevent
damage to the vehicle interior.

W ARNING

Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to pre

vent it from being thrown about the
vehicle in a collision and causing injury to
the vehicle occupants. Do not place
objects in the rear seats, since they can

not be properly secured and may hit the
front seat occupants in a collision.

Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the trans

mission is in P (Park) and the parking
brake is securely applied whenever load

ing or unloading cargo. Failure to take
these steps may allow the vehicle to
move if the shift lever is inadvertently
moved to another position.

Safety features of your vehicle

Seat belts

The following explains seat belts precau

tions and how to fasten seat belts.

Seat belt restraint system

For maximum restraint system protec

tion, the seat belts must always be used
whenever the vehicle is moving.
• A properly positioned shoulder belt

should be positioned midway over
your shoulder across your collarbone.

• Never allow children to ride in the front

passenger seat. See "Child Restraint
System (CRS)" on page 3-28 for
further discussion.

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Twisted seat belt
Make sure your seat belt is not twisted
when worn. A twisted seat belt may not
properly protect you in an accident and
could even cut into your body.

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Shoulder Belt
• Never wear the shoulder belt under

your arm or behind your back. An
improperly positioned shoulder belt
cannot protect the occupant in a
crash.

• Always wear both the shoulder por

tion and lap portion of the lap/shoul

der belt.

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Damaged seat belt
Replace the entire seat belt assembly if
any part of the webbing or hardware is
damaged, as you can no longer be sure
that a damaged seat belt will provide
protection in a crash.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body, and should
be worn low across the front of the pel

vis, chest and shoulders, as applicable;
wearing the lap section of the belt across
the abdominal area must be avoided.

Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly
as possible, consistent with comfort, to
provide the protection for which they
have been designed.

A slack belt will greatly reduce the pro

tection afforded to the wearer.

Care should be taken to avoid contami

nation of the webbing with polishes, oils
and chemicals, and particularly battery
acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out
using mild soap and water. The belt
should be replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged.
• No modifications or additions should

be made by the user which would
either prevent the seat belt adjusting
devices from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt assem

bly from being adjusted to remove
slack.

• When you fasten the seat belt, be

careful not to latch the seat belt in
buckles of other seats. It is very dan

gerous and you may not be protected
by the seat belt properly.

• Do not unfasten the seat belt and do

not fasten and unfasten the seat belt
repeatedly while driving. This could
result in loss of control, and an acci

dent causing death, serious injury, or
property damage.

• When fastening the seat belt, make

sure that the seat belt does not pass
over objects that are hard or can
break easily.

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