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that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it, before you buy it.
•The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
•Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of
seatbelts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat
belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a
ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from theretractor and then allow the belt to retract into the
retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to
“Automatic Locking Mode”.
•Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
restraint manufacturer ’s directions.
•When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.
•To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat
belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the
belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate
into the buckle. Next, extract all the seat belt webbing
out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract
into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing
to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint.
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Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 121
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 121
▫ Commands ........................ 123
▫ Voice Training ...................... 126
 Seats .............................. 126
▫ Front Seat Adjustment ................. 126
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment —
If Equipped ........................ 128
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped .......... 128
▫ Driver’s Seatback Recline ............... 129
▫ Six-Way Power Seats — If Equipped ....... 130
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 131
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 132▫
Adjusting Active Head Restraints ......... 133
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 136
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 138
 Lights ............................. 140
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 140
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 140
▫ Instrument Panel Dimming ............. 141
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 141
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 142
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 142
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 142
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 143
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 143
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Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using
the handle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the
driving position.
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped
The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard
side of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support,
rotate the handle up or down.
Seat Height AdjustmentLumbar Adjustment
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Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M.•High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Size Designation:
P= Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards
....blank.... = Passenger car tire based on European design standards
LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T = Temporary spare tire
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
— Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
R = Construction code
—R means radial construction
—D means diagonal or bias construction
15 = Rim diameter in inches (in)
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WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have an accident.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less
than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must
consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.
Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum
width of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be
installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tonguethat typically provides adjustable friction associated with
the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they are commonly used to tow small- and medium-
sized trailers.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing system works by applying lever-
age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used
for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to
the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When
used in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions, it
provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent
steering and brake control, thereby enhancing towing
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