Before Driving Off-Road
• Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed.
• Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and check inflation pressure in all tires, including the spare, if equipped.
• Read all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual.
• Make sure all underbody shields, if equipped, are properly attached.
• Know the local laws that apply to off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if needed, it may be necessary to remove the front fascia lower air dam.
Notice: Operating the vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine. Re-attach the front fascia air dam after off-road driving.
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Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically
when any door is opened.
For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. ...
Rear Seats (All Split Bench and Hybrid Full Bench)
Folding Rear Seat
Either side of the rear seat can be folded for added cargo space.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. ...
Where to Put the Restraint
According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly
restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear
seating position.
We recommend t ...