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4. If desired, push down on the seatback to lock it in the
folded position.
To Raise the Rear Seat
NOTE:If interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty
returning the seat to its proper position.
1. If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap
(toward the front of the vehicle).
2. Raise the seatback and lock it into place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
Recliner Adjustment
The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger
comfort. Pull the release strap while sitting in the rear
seat to recline the seatback.
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You can signal a lane change by moving the lever upward
or downward partially without moving beyond the de-
tent.
If either turn signal indicator has a very fast flash rate,
check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator
fails to light when the lever is moved, see your autho-
rized dealer for service.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Control Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever
toward you, to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
Highbeam Functions
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remote start mode is exited. Refer to ªRemote Start
Systemº in Section 2 of this manual for information on
remote start operation.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the Windshield Wiper / Washer
Control lever toward you and hold it for as long as
washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume
the intermittent interval previously selected.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the OFF position, the wipers will operate for two wipe
cycles and then turn OFF.
Adding Washer Fluid
NOTE:Refer to the ªEngine Compartmentº diagram in
Section 7 for the location of the washer fluid reservoir.
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located
in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid
level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze)
and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
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WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set At A Desired Speed:
When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press down
on the lever and release (ªSET DECELº). Release the
accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected
speed.
NOTE:
²The vehicle must be traveling at least 25 mph (40
km/h) for the speed control to set.
²The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and
on level ground before pressing the lever (ªSET DE-
CELº).
To Deactivate:
A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the speed control
lever toward you (ªCANCELº), or normal brake or
clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate
the speed control without erasing the set speed from
memory. Pressing the (ON/OFF) button or turning off
the ignition erases the set speed from memory.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with a manual transmis-
sion, depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the
speed control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the
speed control disengages is normal.
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WARNING!
²Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the Rear Park Assist System. Always check
carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and
be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before back-
ing up. You are responsible for safety and must
continue to pay attention to your surroundings. Fail-
ure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
²Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is
strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch
ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when
the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so
can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles
because the hitch ball will be much closer to the
obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning dis-
play turns the red LEDs ON. Also, the sensors could
detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly, de-
pending on its size and shape, giving a false indica-
tion that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Enabling & Disabling the System
There are times when you may want to disable the Rear
Park Assist System, such as when towing a trailer.
Vehicles Equipped With the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)
You can turn the Rear Park Assist System on or off
through the EVIC. For details, refer to ªPersonal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)º under ªElectronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this
manual.
Vehicles Equipped with Rear Park Assist Switch
You can turn the Rear Park Assist System on or off by
pressing the Rear Park Assist switch located the lower
switch bank below the climate controls.
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sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-
tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and
release to Express Close.
Pinch Protect Override
If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing,
press the switch forward and hold. This allows the
sunroof to move towards the closed position.
NOTE:Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is
pressed.
Venting Sunroof - Express
Press and release the9V9button, and the sunroof will
open to the vent position. This is called Express Vent, and
it will occur regardless of sunroof position. During
Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will
stop the sunroof.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
NOTE:The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
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Power Top Control
The Power Top switch is located between the sun visors
on the overhead console.
NOTE:The Power Top switch will operate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position, and
when the accessory delay feature is active.
Opening the Sky SliderT
Using Automatic Mode
Press the switch rearward and release it within1¤2second
and the Sky Slidertwill open from the front and move
automatically toward the rear of the vehicle.
Press the switch forward and release it within
1¤2second
and the Sky Slidertwill open from the rear and move
automatically toward the front of the vehicle.
For either operation, the Sky Slidertwill open fully and
stop automatically unless you interrupt the operation by
pressing and releasing the switch again.
NOTE:You can press the switch in either direction to
interrupt the operation.
To resume the operation from a partially open position,
press and release the switch once again.
Power Top Switch
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NOTE:The Sky Slidertwill not open from the front and
the rear at the same time. The Sky Slidertmust close fully
before opening it from the opposite end.
Using Operator Mode
Press the switch rearward and hold it and the Sky Slidert
will open from the front and move toward the rear of the
vehicle.
Press the switch forward and hold it and the Sky Slidert
will open from the rear and move toward the front of the
vehicle.
For either operation, the Sky Slidertwill open fully and
stop automatically unless you interrupt the operation by
releasing the switch.
To resume the operation from a partially open position,
press and hold the switch once again.NOTE:The Sky Slidertwill not open from the front and
the rear at the same time. The Sky Slidertmust close fully
before opening it from the opposite end.
Closing the Sky SliderT
Using Automatic Mode
Press and release the button in the center of the switch
and the Sky Slidertwill close automatically from any
position. The Sky Slidertwill close fully and stop auto-
matically.
Using Operator Mode
Press the switch rearward and hold it and the Sky Slidert
will move forward.
Press the switch forward and hold it and the Sky Slidert
will move rearward.
For either operation, the Sky Slidertwill close fully and
stop automatically unless you interrupt the operation by
releasing the switch.
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