DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches,
see Switches
2. Power door locks,
see Locks
3. Fog lamp switch*
Press on/off; on with low
beams only
4. Air vents
5. Turn signals/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
6. Horn/Air bag
7. Wiper/washer control
lever,
see Driver Controls8. Gearshift lever (A/T),
9. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition or after 10 minutes
10. Hazard warning
switch
Push on/off
11. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
12. 4x4 control*,
see Transmission
13. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
14. Auxiliary power point
15. Parking brake lever16. Cruise control*,
see Driver Controls
17. Tilt steering wheel lever
Push release lever down, tilt
wheel up or down, pull lever
up to lock
18. Hood release handle
Pull to open partially
19. Instrument panel
lighting
To brighten/dim: Rotate
thumb-wheel up/down
20. Dual power mirrors,
see Switches
21. Fuse panel
Driver’s
View
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Key
Operates ignition
and all locks
SecuriLock™ passive
anti-theft key
Coded transistor in key
activates ignition
Remote keyless entry
system*, see Locks
Tips: Use key number
plate to purchase a new
key; store in safe place
You can lock the lift-
gate by using the key,
pushing the lock but-
ton down or using the
power door lock
switch* on the left
side of the cargo area
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SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Manual controls
1. Fore/aft adjustment
Raise lever and hold, slide
seat, release lever
2. Seat back angle/tilt
slide seats
To adjust seat back: Lift and
hold lever, lean forward or
backward to tilt seat,
release lever
To slide unoccupied seat: Lift
lever to unlock, fold seat back
down and slide seat forward
To lock seat: Move to desired
position and raise seat back
to upright position WARNINGS: Always wear
your safety belt and properly
secure children 12 and under
in the rear seat
Air bag is supplemental and
does not replace safety
belt usage
Do not adjust seat while drivingPower driver’s seat*
3. Raise/lower front of seat
Pull/push front of switch
up/down
4. Fore/aft adjustment
Slide entire switch horizontally
Raise/lower seat cushion
Pull/push entire switch
vertically
5. Raise/lower rear of seat
Pull/push back of switch
up/down
Tip: Side-impact air bags*
deploy from outboard
side of driver and front
passenger seat backs
Folding rear seat,
see Owner’s Manual
Front seat shoulder belt
height adjustment
To raise/lower belt: Slide up/ push
release button (1) and slide down
WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in one of its positions Child safety seat
To install in rear outboard
passenger seat positions using
dual-locking mode retractorsafety
belts; see Owner’s Manual for
proper installation and seat
tether instructions
Rear seat child seat anchors
Anchors located on rear seat
cushion for securing child
seat (see Owner’s Manual)WARNINGS: Children less
than 4 years old and under
40 pounds should always use
a child safety seat
Never place rear-facing child-
restraint seat in front of any
air bag, air bags can kill or
injure a child; if a forward-
facing child-restraint seat
must be used in front seat,
move seat completely back
Dual locking mode lap/
shoulder belt retractor
(front passenger and rear
outboard belts only)
Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or higher
Automatic locking mode must
be used when installing child
safety seat
Seats
Seats
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To activate: Pull webbing fully out
of retractor until click is heard;
belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt
and allow webbing to retract
fully; for complete details see
Owner’s Manual
