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Controls and Features
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Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are
closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into
the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo
from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
or window open, keep the vents open so outside air
comes into the vehicle.
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Closing the Liftgate
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To close the liftgate, reach up and pull the handle on the inner
trim panel downward.
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When you have pulled down the liftgate enough so that you
can reach the license plate light shield, push the shield down
and forward to close the liftgate. At this point, the liftgate is not
locked.
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The liftgate has an intermediate and a fully closed position.
Make sure the liftgate is fully closed before you drive your
vehicle.
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After the lock lever is depressed, the liftgate must be unlocked
with the power door lock button or the key.
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NOTE: The lock lever will be on the right side of the lock
cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with the standard
liftgate glass. The lock lever will be on the left side
of the lock cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with
the optional flip-up liftgate window.
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Windows
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Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each of the front doors has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's door has master
controls that operate both front door windows. You must place
the ignition in the ON position to use your power window
controls. The driver's power window controls include a lockout
button which prevents the operation of the passenger side
window from either the passenger or driver side controls.
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To open the window, press down on the switch; to close the
window, lift up on the switch.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
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Power quarter window switch
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Mirrors
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Make sure you can see clearly through the rearview
mirror at all times. Do not block your vision. If you
cannot see through the mirror, it could result in a
collision, injuring yourself and others.
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Side View Mirrors
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Close your door and adjust the driver's seat to the most
comfortable position before you adjust the side view mirrors.
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If you have manually adjusting side view mirrors, you can
adjust them in any direction by moving the mirror. The mirror
heads can be folded rearward to prevent damage when using an
automatic car wash.
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NOTE: Be careful. The convex side view mirror on the right
makes objects appear smaller and farther away than
they actually are. Use the inside rearview mirror (or
look behind you) to determine the actual size and
distance of objects that appear in the convex mirror.
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Controls and Features
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Be sure to secure all four loops into the retainers. The
cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 50 lbs.
(22.5 kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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To remove the cargo net, remove the loops from the four
retainers.
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The rear cargo net
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Adjusting the Front Seats Manually
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If you have manually adjustable front seats, you can move your
seat to a new position by lifting up on the seat adjustment lever
and sliding the seat to the position of your choice. The lever is
underneath the front of your seat.
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Seat adjustment lever location
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Reclining Seats
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You can tilt back the seats in your vehicle.
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Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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To recline the seatbacks:
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Lift up the release lever and hold it up while you lean
against the back of the seat.
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When the seatback is tilted to the position you choose,
release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
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To return the seatback to its upright position, lift the lever
and lean forward.
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Seatback release lever location
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Rear Seat Cupholders (available on some models)
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Your vehicle may also have rear seat cupholders built into the
side panels.
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RWARNING
Objects stored on the ledges below the rear side
windows can become dangerous projectiles during a
sudden stop or collision. Put small objects only in the
storage compartments.
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Third Row Seat Storage Compartment (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may come equipped with a folding
cupholder/storage tray/storage compartment built into the
passenger's side of the third row seat. Find the indented ledge
on the right of the cupholder and pull it up to reveal the
storage compartment.
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Power Point Electrical Outlet (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 volt power point
outlet located just below the rear seat audio controls. The power
point can be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional
electrical accessories.
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NOTE: Do not plug the cigarette lighter into this power point
electrical outlet. Use the cigarette lighter.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Important Safety Belt Information
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The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your
passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada,
the law requires their use.
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Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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the knees are straight forward
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To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning
light may come on and a chime may sound. SeeSafety Belt
Warning Light and Chimein theInstrumentationchapter.
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See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how
to properly use these safety belts. Also seeSafety Restraints for
Childrenin this chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.
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