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To get into the third row seats, pull
uptheleveronthesideof the
passenger’s side second row seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward,
and then can be slid forward.
After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it.Use the latch plate to release the
seat belt from the detachable
anchor (see page ).
Lower the head restraints to their
lowest positions.
To f old the third row seat,
the second row seat-back must be
f olded down or in the f ull up right
position.
Unlock the seat-back by pulling
the handle. Push the seat-back
forward.
Make sure the outer shoulder belts
are positioned in each holding slot on
the side panel whenever the third
seat is f olded.
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T hird Row A ccess
Folding the T hird Row Seat
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
159
NOTE:
HANDLE
RELEASE LEVER Third seat
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When the seats are returned to the
upright position, these detachable
anchors should be latched back
properly.
The seat belts in the second row
center seat and the third row seats
are equipped with detachable
anchors.
To unlatch the detachable anchor,
insert the latch plate into the slot on
the side of the anchor buckle. Store
the detachable anchor and seat belt
latch plates in the retractor housing.
Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to the upright position. Make
sure the seat is locked securely
bef ore driving. Reconnect the seat
belts to the detachable anchors.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
408 Detachable Anchor
Carrying Cargo
Seats
160
LATCH PLATE
Using the seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt,
make sure the detachable
anchor is correctly latched.
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Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key clockwise, then
release it.Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,and
hold it. All f our windows and the
moonroof start to open. To stop
the windows and the moonroof ,
release the key.
To open:
You cannot close the windows or the
moonroof with the remote
transmitter. To open the windows and
moonroof f urther, press the
button again (within 10 seconds of
step 1) and hold it. If the windows
and the moonroof stop bef ore the
desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2. Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. All the
doors unlock, and all f our windows
and moonroof start to open. To
stop the windows and moonroof ,
release the button. Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
To open the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
To close: Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and the moonroof start to
close. To stop the windows and
the moonroof , release the key.
You can open all of the windows and
the moonroof (if equipped) f rom the
outside with the remote transmitter.
You can open and close the windows
and the moonroof (if equipped) with
the key in the driver’s door lock.
1.
2.
2.
3. 3.
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2.
3. 4.
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Opening/Closing the Windows
and Moonroof with the K ey
Opening the Windows and
Moonroof with the Remote
Transmitter
Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
165
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
When you shif t to reverse with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, the rear view is shown on
the lef t side of the inside mirror. For
more information, see page .
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2.3.
4.
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On EX-L models
Mirrors
A djusting the Power Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
169
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
There is also a sensor on the back of
the mirror. Items hung on the mirror
may block this sensor and af f ect its
perf ormance.
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The light control switch has three
positions: OFF, Door Activated, and
ON.The individual map lights come on
when any door or the tailgate is
opened, or when the remote
transmitter is used to unlock the
doors. When the doors and the
tailgate are closed, each light can
be turned on and of f by pushing
the lens.
The cargo area light comes on
whenthetailgateisopenedif the
light control switch is in the door
activated (center) position. When
thetailgateisclosed,thecargo
arealightcanbeturnedonwith
the switch in the light.
The individual door lights will
operate when a door is opened.
The individual map lights in the
f ront can be turned on and of f by
pressing the lenses.
The individual map lights in the
second and third rows cannot be
turned on.
When the switch is in the door activated
position:
When the switch is in the OFF position:L ight Control Switch
Interior Lights
174
OFF ON
DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION
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To open the sunglasses holder, push
on the f ront edge. Make sure the
holder is closed while you are driving.
Some larger styles of sunglasses
may not f it in the holder.
Each rear door has an integrated
sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold
the tab on the top, and pull the
sunshade all the way up. Insert the
holes on the sunshade into the hooks
on the window f rame.
Open the glove box by pulling up on
thehandle.Closeitwithafirmpush.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
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On Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Sunglasses Holder
Integrated Sunshades
Glove Box
Inst rument s and Cont rols
181
TAB
HOOK
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
Push
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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There is a 115 volt AC power outlet
inside the f ront console
compartment. To use the AC power
outlet, open the lids and open the
outlet cover. Insert the plug into the
receptacle slightly, turn it 90°
clockwise, then push in the plug all
the way.
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. Always run the engine when you use
the AC power outlet.
The maximum capacity f or this
power outlet is 115 volt AC at 100
watts or less. If you use an appliance
which requires more than 100 watts,
it automatically stops supplying the
power. If this happens, turn the
ignition switch of f and turn it on
again.
On vehicles with rear entertainment
system and on Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
AC Power Outlet
Inst rument s and Cont rols
185
REAR
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation...............
Vents, Heating and A/C . 190
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Using the Rear A/C Unit . 195
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Climate Control System . 197
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Rear Climate Controls . 202
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Audio System .206
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 208
................................
Playing a Disc .216
.......
Disc Player Error Messages . 223
................................
Audio System .224
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 225
.
Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 234
.................................
Playing Discs .240
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 249
................................
Audio System .250
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 251
.
Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 264
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Playing Discs .272
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 282
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Protecting Your Discs . 283
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PlayinganiPod
. 286
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iPod
Error Messages . 295Playing a USB Flash Memory
........................................
Device .296
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages .305
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 306
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Auxiliary Input Jack .308
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Remote Audio Controls . 309
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Radio Thef t Protection . 311
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Setting the Clock .312
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Rear Entertainment System . 315
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Security System .347
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Cruise Control .348
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Compass .351
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .355
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 360
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Parking Sensor System . 390
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 394
LX models
EX and EX-L models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX models
Features
Features
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