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NGeneral Information....................25
NProgramming Additional Transmitters........25
NBattery Replacement....................27
mRemote Starting System Ð If Equipped........28
mDoor Locks............................29
NManual Door Locks.....................29
NPower Door Locks.....................30
NChild Protection Door Lock...............33
mWindows.............................34
NPower Windows.......................34
NAuto Down..........................35
NAuto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
(Driver's And Front Passenger Door Only)....35NWindow Lockout Switch.................36
mLiftgate...............................37
NPower Liftgate Ð If Equipped.............38
mOccupant Restraints......................41
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................42
NAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....46
NSecond Row Center Seat Belt..............47
NAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode ± If
Equipped............................47
NRear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point
Belt Ð If Equipped.....................48
NSeat Belt Pretensioners...................50
NEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlertt) ..........................51
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:Perchlorate Material ± special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the
screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.
Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during
removal.
2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the
battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on
the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin
oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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NGeneral Information...................115
mVoice Recognition System (VR) Ð If Equipped . . 115
NVoice Recognition System (VR) Operation....115
NCommands..........................116
NVoice Training........................119
mSeats................................120
NFront Seat Manual Seat Adjustment........120
NFront Seat Manual Seat Recliners..........121
NManual Lumbar Support Adjustment Ð If
Equipped...........................122
NAdjustable Head Restraints Ð All Seating
Positions...........................122
N8-Way Driver's Power Seat Ð If Equipped . . . 123N4-Way Passenger's Power Seat Ð
If Equipped.........................124
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............124
NSecond Row Bucket Seats Ð Fold And
Tumble............................127
NSecond Row 40/20/40 Seat Ð Fold And
Tumble............................129
NThird Row Seat Bench Ð If Equipped.......133
NThird Row 60/40 Folding Ð If Equipped....135
mDriver Memory System Ð If Equipped.......137
NSetting Memory Positions And Linking Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory.......138
NMemory Position Recall.................139
NTo Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 140
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Second Row Bucket Seats Ð Fold and Tumble
Second row bucket seats have seatback recliners on both
seating positions. Raising the lever allows the seatback to
be reclined an additional 11 degrees.
The second row bucket seats can be folded and tumbled
forward for easy access to the third seat or rear cargo
area.
To fold and tumble the seat, follow these steps:
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the
seat.
2. Lower the head restraint to its full downward posi-
tion.3. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the
outboard side of the seat and push the seatback forward.
Folding The Seatback
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The system dimly illuminates the two outermost yellow
LEDs when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. The
following chart shows the warning display operation
when the system is detecting an obstacle:
WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES
DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL
REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER
1st LED 78.7 in (200 cm) Yellow None
2nd LED 51.1 in (130 cm) Yellow None
3rd LED 45.2 in (115 cm) Yellow None
4th LED 31.5 in (80 cm) 39.3 in (100 cm) Yellow None
5th LED 25.5 in (65 cm) 33.5 in (85 cm) Yellow None
6th LED 20 in (50 cm) 27.6 in (70 cm) Yellow None
7th LED 16 in (40 cm) 19.7 in (50 cm) Red at 12 in (30 cm) Intermittent
8th LED 6 in (15 cm) 11.81 in (30 cm) Red at 8 in (20 cm) Continuous
NOTE:The Rear Park Assist system will MUTE the
radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.
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tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace-
ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.25. Airbag Indicator
The indicator lights and remains lit for six to
eight seconds when the ignition is first turned
ON. If the light does not come on when the
ignition is first turned on, or the light stays on
or comes on while driving, have the airbag system
checked by an authorized dealer.
26. 4WD Indicator
Indicates when the transfer case is in 4WD position.
27. SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator
The SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position and will stay on for two
seconds. If the light stays on or comes on during driving,
it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly
and that service is required. See your authorized dealer
for service.
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Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
mid range tones.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
treble tones.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
sound level from the right or left side speakers.Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the front and rear speakers.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
MUSIC TYPE Button
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
Music Type information.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
mStarting Procedures.....................271
NAutomatic Transmission................271
NNormal Starting......................271
mEngine Block Heater ± If Equipped..........274
mAutomatic Transmission..................274
NBrake/Transmission Interlock System.......274
NGear Ranges.........................275
NOverdrive Operation...................277
NWhen To Use Tow/Haul Mode...........278NTorque Converter Clutch................279
mFour-Wheel Drive Operation...............280
NNV 140 Transfer Case Operating
Information/Precautions ± If Equipped......280
NNV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating
Information / Precautions...............280
NShifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II
Transfer Case........................284
mDriving On Slippery Surfaces..............286
mDriving Through Water..................286
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