Front Seats......................................................1-2
Power Seats..................................................1-2
Power Lumbar...............................................1-3
Heated Seats.................................................1-4
Memory Seat and Mirrors................................1-4
Power Reclining Seatbacks..............................1-5
Head Restraints.............................................1-7
Rear Seats.......................................................1-8
Heated Seats.................................................1-8
Split Folding Rear Seat...................................1-8
Third Row Seat............................................1-10
Safety Belts...................................................1-16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.................1-22
Lap-Shoulder Belt.........................................1-30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy..................1-35
Safety Belt Extender.....................................1-35
Child Restraints.............................................1-36
Older Children..............................................1-36
Infants and Young Children............................1-39
Child Restraint Systems.................................1-43Where to Put the Restraint.............................1-46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH)......................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position....................................1-57
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position............................1-60
Airbag System...............................................1-64
Where Are the Airbags?................................1-66
When Should an Airbag In ate?.....................1-69
What Makes an Airbag In ate?.......................1-70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.......................1-70
What Will You See After an Airbag In ates?.....1-70
Airbag Off Switch..........................................1-72
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........
.1-75
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.............................1-75
Restraint System Check..................................1-76
Checking the Restraint Systems......................1-76
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash............................................1-77
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
1-1
Rear Seats
Heated Seats
On vehicles with rear
outboard heated seats,
the buttons used to control
this feature are located
on the Rear Seat
Audio (RSA) panel.
M(Heated Seat):To heat the seat cushion, press the
button with the heated seat symbol.
A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA display
to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to
cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium,
and low, and to turn it off. Indicator bars next to the
symbol will designate the level of heat selected: three for
high, two for medium, and one for low.
The heated seats are off when the ignition is off.
Split Folding Rear Seat
The split bench seats can be folded to give you more
cargo space.
Driver’s Side RSA
Heated Seat Button
shown
1-8
Returning the Seats to an Upright
Position
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not provide
the protection needed in a crash. The person
wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
After raising the rear seatback, always check
to be sure that the safety belts are properly
routed and attached, and are not twisted.To return the seat(s) to the upright position, do the
following:
1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way.
2. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into
position.
3. Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat
cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place.
4. Return the head rest (SUV only) to the upright
position.
Third Row Seat
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seat
If your vehicle has a third row seat, it is intended
for 2 passengers and has only 2 designated seating
positions.
You must fold the second row seat down before
entering or exiting the third row. See “Folding the
Seatbacks” underSplit Folding Rear Seat on page 1-8
earlier in this section for instructions.
The third row seatback can be folded and the entire
seat can be tilted or removed from the vehicle.
1-10
For SUV models, there are exposed metal anchors for
the second row center and passenger side seating
positions.
For SUT models, there are exposed metal anchor for
the second row center seating position.
For SUV models, the top tether anchors are located at
the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each position
in the second row. Be sure to use the anchor located
nearest to the seating position where the child restraint
will be placed.
For SUT models, the top tether anchor is located at the
bottom rear of the seat cushion for the center position
in the second row. You may need to fold the seatback of
the passenger side seat forward in order to access
this anchor.Second Row Seats — SUV
1-50
Midgate®(SUT)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area
covered and the tailgate and the Midgate®open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the cargo covers on and
the tailgate and Midgate
®open or if electrical
wiring or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and the
Midgate
®:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed on the setting
that brings in outside air. This will force
outside air into your vehicle. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 3-22.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-43.The Midgate
®allows you to extend the length of your
vehicle’s cargo area into the cab.
Lowering the Midgate
The Midgate window must be completely lowered for
the Midgate®to be lowered. See “Midgate®Window”
underPower Windows on page 2-20.
Both the Midgate and the Midgate window can be
lowered while the ignition is in either ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) mode. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-29for more information.
To lower the Midgate, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats forward. SeeSplit Folding Rear
Seat on page 1-8. The front seats may have to be
moved forward slightly.
2.
K(Midgate Window):Press the bottom part
of this switch to lower the Midgate window.
SeeInstrument Panel Overview on page 3-4for
the location of this switch. The window can also be
operated using the global express-down button.
See “Global Glass Feature” underPower Windows
on page 2-20.
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If you put things inside your vehicle — like
suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they
go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or
turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep
going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight
evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above the tops of
the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down
unless you need to.There is also important loading information for
off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your
Vehicle for Off-Road Driving” underOff-Road
Driving on page 4-13.
Add-On Equipment
When you carry removable items, you may need
to put a limit on how many people you can
carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your
vehicle before you buy and install the new
equipment.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle.
The Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) is the maximum
weight of the load your vehicle can carry.
It does not include the weight of the people inside.
But you can gure about 150 lbs (68 kg) for
each seat.
The total cargo load must not be more than your
vehicle’s CWR.
4-50
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-33
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-103
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-22
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-30
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-35
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-16
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Heated Seats - Rear..................................... 1-8
Memory, Mirrors............................................ 1-4
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Reclining Seatbacks............................. 1-5
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-8
Third Row Seat...........................................1-10
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-57
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-60
Security Light.................................................3-46
Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height...............4-53Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modi cations......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
California Pershlorate Materials Requirements.... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-42
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-8
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-75
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-106
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-41
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-42
Side Steps.....................................................4-32
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire.....................................................5-99
Carrier, Tailgate...........................................2-16
Installing....................................................5-88
Removing...........................................5-80, 5-84
Storing...............................................5-94, 5-96
Speci cations, Capacities...............................5-117
Speedometer..................................................3-33
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-8
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-7
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-40
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-8
Starting the Engine.........................................2-30
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