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134 Controls in detailSeatsEasy-entry/exit feature for third-row
seats
This feature allows for easier access to and
exit from the vehicle’s third-row seats.Easy-entry feature for third-row seats
The releases for the easy-entry feature are
located on the entry side and the back of
each second-row seat.
1Easy-entry lever
Pull and hold easy-entry lever 1 in di-
rection of arrow at resistance point.
The seat backrest folds down.
Push the seat forward as far as it will
go.
You should now have sufficient space
to access the vehicle’s third-row seat.
Easy-entry/exit positionFor information on how to fold down the
second-row seats completely, see “Folding
second-row seats” (
page 285).
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury, the sec-
ond-row seat backrests must be properly
locked either in the upright position or,
when using the expanded cargo compart-
ment, in the fully folded position while the
vehicle is in motion.
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135 Controls in detailSeats
Easy-exit feature for third-row seats
The easy-exit strap is located on the rear of
the second-row seat base.
1Easy-exit strap
To exit the vehicle when seated on a
third-row seat, pull up and hold
easy-exit strap 1.
The second-row seat backrest folds
down.
Push second-row seat forward a far as
it will go.
For information on how to fold down the
second-row seats completely, see “Folding
second-row seats” (
page 285).Returning seats to their original positionThe second-row seats have red markings
on the seat base that indicate when a
second-row seat is not properly locked.
When the red marking on the seat base
is visible, push seat backrest back until
the seat audibly engages.
With the seat properly locked in posi-
tion, you will not see the red marking
on the seat base.
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Make sure all seats are properly locked in
position before driving off. Do not drive with
seats not properly locked.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
not properly locked as this can be danger-
ous. The seat could move forward and the
seat backrest could fold. You could slide un-
der the seat belt during braking, vehicle ma-
neuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under
it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen
or neck. That could cause serious or even fa-
tal injuries.
The seat backrest and seat belt provide the
best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly
upright position and the belt is properly po-
sitioned on the body.
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140 Controls in detailSeatsHead restraintsRemoving head restraints
Seat position for head restraint removal
When removing the head restraint of a
second-row seat, adjust the seat to the
rear as far as possible (
page 137)
and fold the seat backrest
(
page 134) forward.1Head restraint
2Release button
To remove head restraint 1, pull head
restraint 1 to its highest position.
Push release button2 and pull out
head restraint.
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For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the center of
the head restraint supports the back of the
head at eye level. This will reduce the poten-
tial for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints installed when the rear seats
are occupied. Head restraints are intended
to help reduce injuries during an accident.
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141 Controls in detailSeats
Installing head restraints
Insert head restraint 1 into openings
on the seat backrest.
Push head restraint 1 down until it au-
dibly engages.
Push release button2 and adjust
head restraint 1 to the desired posi-
tion (
page 139).Armrests
The second-row seat armrests can be fold-
ed up, when loading for example, and ad-
justed.
Folding up
Move the armrest into a vertical posi-
tion until it engages.
Adjusting
With the armrest folded up, disengage
the armrest by pushing it towards the
rear slightly.
Fold the armrest down to the lowest
and then to the desired position until it
engages.
To readjust the armrest to a higher
position, move armrest up to the
desired position until it engages.
Seat heating*
Front-seat heating
The switches for front-seat heating are lo-
cated in the center console. The red indica-
tor lamps in the switch come on to show
which heating level you have selected.
iOn the second-row seats, the guide bar
with the detent must be on the left.
iIf you wish to readjust the armrest to a
lower position, you must first fold up
the armrest again and repeat the steps
above.
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283 Controls in detail
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Expanding cargo compartment
You can separately fold each seat of the
rear passenger compartment to expand
the cargo compartment.Expanding cargo compartment in part
Folding third-row seats
Push in the head restraints of the
third-row seats all the way
(page 139).
1Seat belt holder
2Release handle
3Seat backrest
Remove cargo compartment cover
blind* (
page 288), if so equipped.
Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1.
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When expanding the cargo compartment,
always fully fold the corresponding seats
and always use the partition net
(page 290) when transporting cargo.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the back-
rests must remain properly locked in the up-
right position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and can cause
injury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie down rings
(page 281).
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Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.!When the second-row seats are folded
forward, the front seats may not be
moved to the rearmost position. Other-
wise you could damage the front and
second-row seats.
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284 Controls in detailLoading
Pull release handle 2 on seat backrest
3 in direction of arrow.
Seat backrest 3 is released.
Move seat backrest 3 slightly for-
ward.
Seat cushion 4 is released and folds
forward automatically.
3Seat backrest
4Seat cushion
Fold seat backrest 3 to a horizontal
position.Expanding cargo compartment fully
Warning
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Folded second-row seats are intended to
serve as cargo compartment expansion in
conjunction with folded third-row seats
only. Do not fold the second-row seats and
allow third-row seat occupants to use folded
second-row seats as a footrest while driving.
Third-row seat occupants must, like all vehi-
cle occupants, keep both feet on the floor in
front of their seat. Otherwise, occupants
could slide under the seat belt in a collision.
If occupants slide under it, the belt would
apply force at the abdomen or neck. That
could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Do not fold the second-row seats and allow
third-row seat occupants to use folded
second-row seats as a table while driving.
Objects placed on folded second-row seats
may come loose during braking, vehicle ma-
neuvers, or an accident and be thrown
around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.iWhen folding the seats, it is important
that you fold the second-row seats
first, and then fold the third-row seats.
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285 Controls in detail
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Folding second-row seats
Move the seat to be folded to its rear-
most position (
page 137).
Remove the rear center console*, if so
equipped (
page 308).
Remove the head restraint from the
second-row seat (
page 140).
Place the head restraint on the seat
cushion.
The guide bars must be facing forward.
Push the head restraint against the
seat backrest in direction of the arrow.1Seat backrest
2Seat cushion
3Release lever
!When the second-row seats are folded
forward, the front seats may not be
moved to the rearmost position. Other-
wise you could damage the front and
second-row seats.iThe rear center console* can remain
installed, if installed in the most for-
ward position (
page 309). However,
the cargo compartment floor will then
not be an even plane.
!Make sure to remove the head restraint
from the seat backrest and place it on
the seat cushion as described before
folding the seat. Otherwise, the seat or
head restraint may be damaged.
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286 Controls in detailLoading
Pull release lever 3 past the resis-
tance point in direction of arrow as far
as it will go.
Seat backrest 1 is released.
Fold seat backrest 1 forward until it
fully rests on seat cushion 2 in a hori-
zontal position.
Push down on folded seat backrest 1
until it engages in position.Folding third-row seats
Push in the head restraints of the
third-row seats all the way
(page 139).
1Seat belt holder
2Release handle
3Seat backrest
Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1.
Remove cargo compartment cover
blind* (
page 288), if so equipped.
Pull release handle 1 on seat backrest
2 in direction of arrow.
Seat backrest 2 is released.
Slowly move seat backrest 2 forward.
Seat cushion 7 is released and folds
forward automatically.
3Seat backrest (third-row seat)
4Recess (on second-row seat)
5Guide pin
6Seat backrest (second-row seat)
7Seat cushion (third-row seat)
