Storage Compartments

WARNING:
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.

CAUTION:
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A lighter could explode or the plastic material in eyeglasses could deform and crack from high temperature.

Glove Box

To open the glove box, pull the latch toward you.

Insert the key (auxiliary key*) and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock.

* Advanced key equipped vehicle

Center Console


Center Console

To open, push the button.


To open, push the button.

The center console has a lockable lid,


The center console has a lockable lid, insert the key into the slot; then turn the key clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock.

Storage box

The storage box can be installed to the front/back side of the center console.

Installing to the front side
Installing to the front side

Installing to the back side
Installing to the back side

Cargo Securing Loops

WARNING:
Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.

Use the loops in the luggage compartment


Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them.

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