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A driver ’ s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
Rear center console features (if equipped)
The rear center console incorporates the following features:
• utility compartment
• cupholders
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the driver floor mat so that
the eyelet is over the pointed end of
the retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
The liftgate can be operated by the following:
• overhead console button
• key fob button
• outside release handle
The Overhead console button and Key fob features will only operate the
liftgate with the vehicle in P (Park).
WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power liftgate control.
Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to play
near an open or moving power liftgate.
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Do not open the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area with a low
ceiling. If the liftgate is raised the liftgate could be damaged against a
low ceiling.
To open the liftgate from the Overhead console:
Refer to Overhead controls in this section.
To open the liftgate with the Key fob:
Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter.
To open the liftgate with outside
release handle (manual
actuation):
1. To open, unlock the liftgate with
the key fob or power door unlock
control.
2. Pull and release the liftgate
handle to engage the power assist
feature.
Note: Continued upward force after unlatching may activate the obstacle
detection feature and stop the power system. For the best performance
allow the power system to open the liftgate after releasing the handle.
3. To close, pull down the liftgate a few inches to activate power closing.
Closing the gate rapidly or more than a few inches may activate the
obstacle detection feature and stop the power system.
Note: You will need to wait 2 seconds after opening the liftgate to begin
manually closing the power liftgate.
Obstacle detection
The power liftgate system is equipped with an obstacle detection feature.
If the power liftgate is closing, the system is designed to reverse to full
open when it encounters a solid obstacle. Once the obstacle is removed,
the liftgate can be closed under power.
If the power liftgate is opening, the system is designed to stop when it
encounters a solid obstacle. If the liftgate stops below the half open
position, you will need to close and fully latch the liftgate manually.
Normal operation can then be resumed.
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Resetting the power liftgate:
The power liftgate may not operate under these conditions. If any of
these conditions occur, the power liftgate must be reset.
• a low voltage or dead battery
• disconnected battery
• the liftgate has been left open, or in the partially latched position, for
more than six (6) hours.
To reset the power liftgate:
1. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate.
2. Power open the liftgate by using the keyfob or overhead console
button.
3. Once the liftgate is fully open, close the liftgate using the keyfob or
overhead console button.
Note: If the power liftgate system is turned in the message
center, the system can not be activated with any switches or with the
liftgate handle. The system will need to be turned for any power
operation to occur.
Liftgate ajar signal
If the liftgate or liftgate glass are not fully latched, you will receive a
“ LIFTGATE AJAR ” message on the instrument panel. If you see this
message, check both the liftgate glass and liftgate door to insure they are
fully latched.
Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from
being drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the liftgate
open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.
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Push the top of the control button
to return the seatback to its original
position.
The power folding seats are designed to stall within 1 – 10 seconds
of encountering an obstruction when opening or closing. Should
this occur, remove the obstruction and wait approximately 1 – 4
minutes for the seat motor to reset.
The power fold down seats will operate for 30 minutes after the
ignition switch is in Off. The transmission must be in P (park),
and the liftgate, or liftgate glass must be open. Similar to the
Battery Saver feature, the power 3rd row seat will be disabled 30
minutes after turning the vehicle off. If the power 3rd row seat is
disabled after 30 minutes, the seat can be enabled by opening any
door, pressing the unlock key on the key fob, pressing any keyless
keypad button, or turning the ignition key.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal
crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further
reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze
different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the
appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in
a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle ’ s Personal Safety System consists of:
• Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints.
• Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors,
and safety belt usage sensors.
• Driver ’ s seat position sensor.
• Front crash severity sensor.
• Restraints Control Module (RCM).
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