Safety system
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 - When returning the rear seatback 
from a folded to an upright 
position, hold the seatback and 
return it slowly. Ensure that the 
seatback is completely locked into 
its upright position by pushing 
on the top of the seatback. In 
an accident or sudden stop, the 
unlocked seatback could allow 
cargo to move forward with great 
force and enter the passenger 
compartment, which could result 
in serious injury or death.
•  Loading cargo
 - Make sure the engine is off, the 
gear shifted to P (Park), and the 
parking brake is securely applied 
whenever loading or unloading 
cargo. Failure to take these steps 
may allow the vehicle to move 
if the shift button or shift dial is 
inadvertently pressed or rotated to 
another position.
 - When cargo is loaded through 
the rear passenger seats, ensure 
the cargo is properly secured to 
prevent it from moving whilst 
driving.
•  Do not place objects in the rear 
seats, since they cannot be properly 
secured and may hit vehicle 
occupants in a collision causing 
serious injury or death.
 CAUTION
Do not allow your hands or fingers to 
get caught in the seat mechanisms 
whilst adjusting the seats.
NOTICE
To prevent damage  to the vehicle:
•  Rear seat belts
Before folding the seatback, insert 
the seat belt buckle in the holder 
between the seatback and cushion. 
And insert the seat belt webbing in 
the guide to prevent the seat belt 
from being damaged.
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•  Cargo
Be careful when loading cargo 
through the rear passenger seats 
to prevent damage to the vehicle 
interior.
 WARNING
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Be careful when closing the tailgate 
with passenger’s seated on the third 
row seat. If the passenger’s head is 
not properly against a adjusted head 
restraint or a tall person is seated, the 
tailgate may hit the passenger’s head, 
which could cause injury.