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WARNING
. The driver must check that all the passengers have fastened their seatbelts properly since the seatbelt warning system may not detect passengers under the following circumstances.
– When cushions or child restraint systems, etc., are used.
– When a child or small adult is sitting in the seat.
. Observe the following precautions
– Do not apply any strong impact to the rear seat.
– Do not fold the seatback forward when objects are on the seat.
– Do not spill liquid on the rear seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
– Do not remove or disassemble the rear seat.
NOTE
. The seatbelt warning system of the rear seat detects if the seat is occupied by a passenger. Heavy
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cargo or large pets on the rear seat may result in the activation of the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime. Fastening the rear seatbelt prior to loading cargo or large pets will avoid activating the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime.
. When folding the rear seat, ensure that the seat is empty prior to folding. Items caught between the seat bottom and seatback, when folded, may damage the seat surface or activate the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime.
If passengers in the rear seats do not fasten their seatbelts when the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position, the seatbelt warning lights will illuminate or blink to indicate that their seatbelts are not fastened.
NOTE
. If the rear passenger’ s seatbelt( s) are / is still not fastened while driving, the seatbelt warning system operates as follows according to the vehicle speed. – The warning light will illuminate when the vehicle speed is approximately 4 mph( 6 km / h) or less.
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– The warning lights will blink, and the warning chime will make a beep sound when the vehicle speed is between approximately 4 mph( 6 km / h) and 13 mph( 20 km / h). The warning chime will stop when the vehicle stops.
– The warning light will blink, and the warning chime will sound loudly when a certain number of seconds have elapsed when the vehicle speed is between approximately 4 mph( 6 km / h) and 13 mph( 20 km / h).
– The warning light will blink, and the warning chime will sound loudly when the vehicle speed is approximately more than 13 mph( 20 km / h).
– The loud chime will continue for 35 seconds. After the chime stops, the blinking warning light will illuminate steadily. The warning light will continue to illuminate until their seatbelts are fastened.
. The warning light will turn off and the warning chime will stop when the seatbelt is fastened.
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Instruments and Controls
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