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SEATING
Front row adjustable head restraints
Your vehicle ’ s seats are equipped with four-way adjustable head
restraints. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head
motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following
illustration to raise and lower the head restraints.
The head restraints can be moved
forward and backward as well as up
and down.
Push control to lower head restraint.
Using the power lumbar support
The power lumbar control is located
on the outboard side of the seat.
Press the forward side of the control
to adjust firmness.
Press the rear side of the control to
adjust softness.
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Adjusting the front power seat
Never adjust the driver ’ s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring
people in a collision or sudden stop.
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat ’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Press the front or rear portion to tilt
the seat.
Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.
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Press the control to recline the
seatback forward or rearward.
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
• To program position one, move
the driver seat, rearview mirrors,
and adjustable pedals to the
desired position. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator
light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control
1.
• To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in
Park. A memory position may be programmed at any time.
The memory positions can also be recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory function to a specific remote entry transmitter,
refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and security chapter .
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (if equipped)
The controls for the climate controlled seats are located on the center
console.
To operate the climate controlled seats the engine must be running.
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• Push the icon on the button to
activate cooled seats. A blue light
illuminates on the button. Push
the icon again to disengage.
• Push the icon on the button to
activate heated seats. A red light
illuminates on the button. Push
the icon again to disengage.
In heat mode:
• Rotate the thumbwheel to select
the desired heat level from 1
(MIN) to 5 (MAX).
In cool mode:
• Rotate the thumbwheel to select
the desired cooling level from 1
(MIN) to 5 (MAX). When setting 1 is selected, the seat(s) will provide
vent cooling only (same temperature as cabin air).
Allow five minutes for the temperature level to stabilize.
The climate controlled seats turn off after approximately 15 minutes in
heat mode and approximately 30 minutes in cool mode to minimize
unintended drain on the vehicle ’ s power supply.
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement
The climate controlled seat system includes an air filter that has to be
replaced periodically. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for
more information.
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• There is a filter located under
both front seats.
• It can be accessed from the
second row seat. Move the front
seat all the way forward and up
to ease access.
To remove climate controlled seat
air filter:
• Remove key from ignition.
• Push on the outside rigid edge of
the air filter at the center and
rotate downward once tab is
released.
• Remove filter.
To install climate controlled seat air filter:
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• First, position the filter in it ’ s
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in
the housing. Then push in on the
center of the outside edge of the
filter and rotate up into the
housing until it clips into position.
REAR SEATS
Second row seats
Your vehicle ’ s second row outboard seating positions are equipped with
head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these
head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear
collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint
so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position
as possible.
The head restraints can be raised by
lifting. To lower the head restraint,
press the release button.
If the head restraint becomes detached, replace the notched bar into the
bezel while holding the release button.
Second row folding seat system
Ensure that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the
floor in front of the second row seats or on the seat cushion before
folding them down. Ensure that the head restraints are lowered.
Move the front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat
headrest clears the front seat.
For assistance, refer to the label located on the side of the seat cushion.
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Adjusting the 2nd row outboard seat for E-Z Entry
The 2nd row outboard seats allow for easier entry and exit to and from
the 3rd row seat.
To enter the 3rd row seat:
1. Locate the handle on the side of
the seat, lifting it to release the
seatback.
2. Pull up on the handle located at the back of the seat. The seat will flip
forward.
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3. To return the seat to a seating
position, push down on the seat
until the seat is latched to the floor.
4. With the seat in the flat back position, lift up on the lever located on
the side of the seat cushion. This will allow the seat back to be lifted to
the upright locked position.
5. Lift the seatback to the upright position.
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is
occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
Folding 40% seat system to full lowered load floor position
Use caution when folding the seatback to the flat back position
as the system will move forward when you lift the release
handle.
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