Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. In most crashes buckling up does matter. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash.
If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Before the With the vehicle in Park P , press of the third-row seat, if equipped. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.
A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. When selected, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This indicates that the seat is not ready for a passenger. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to down shift for more power or engine braking. Fold the seatback forward, then pull the release handle on the top of the seatback to release the seat to tumble forward. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed.
Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat A provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. Indicator lights next to the button show the heat level selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. Turn off the engine when you are refueling.
These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. Turn off any traction or stability system.
The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. . This includes infants and all other children.
Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. The liftgate latch will power cinch to closed position. Two beeps confirm that the settings have been saved.
The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-88 for more information about the compact spare. To lower it, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag.
Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. ® See StabiliTrak System on page 4-6 for more information. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available.