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•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
or the liftgate was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the off position.
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
The keypad is invisible until touched and then it lights up so you can see
and touch the appropriate buttons.Note:If you enter your entry code
too fast on the keypad, the unlock function may not work. Re-enter your
entry code more slowly.
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•recall memory seat, power
mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if
equipped).
The keypad can be operated with
the factory set 5–digit entry code;
this code is located on the owner’s
wallet card in the glove box and is
available from your authorized
dealer. You can also create up to
three of your own 5–digit personal
entry codes.
When touching the controls on the keypad, touch the middle of the
controls.
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory seats, mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped)
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Within five seconds touch the 1•2 on the keypad.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1•2 to store driver 1
settings or 3•4 to store driver 2 settings.
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Second row outboard seat head restraints–The outboard head
restraints are non adjustable, but they can be removed.
The non-adjustable head restraints
consist of :
•a trimmed energy absorbing foam
and structure (1),
•two steel stems (2),
•and two guide sleeve
unlock/remove buttons (3).
To remove the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following:
1. Simultaneously press and hold
both unlock/remove buttons, then
pull up on the head restraint.
To reinstall the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following:
1. Insert the two stems into the
guide sleeve collars.
2. Push the head restraint down
until it locks.
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WARNING:Ensure the seat is latched to vehicle floor by
pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
PowerFoldthird-row seat (if equipped)
The third row seat features a power one-touch operation that allows you
to adjust the Left, Right, or Both seats into a NORMAL, STOW, FOLD, or
TAILGATE position with just one touch of a button. The third row seat
also includes obstacle detection that allows the seat to stop and reverse
direction if it hits an obstacle so that the obstacle can be removed.
The third row power seat buttons are located behind the third row seats
on the left-hand quarter trim panel.
Note:The power fold seats work only when the vehicle is in P (Park)
and the tailgate is open. If the ignition is off and the feature is still
running, the battery saver will turn it off after 10 minutes. You can
reactivate the power seats by pressing
on the remote entry key fob
or by using the unlock procedure on the keyless entry keypad. Refer to
SecuriCode™ keyless entry systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
Keeping the key in accessory or run positions will prevent the feature
from timing out.
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WARNING:Do not use extensions to change the fit of the
shoulder belt across the torso.
Front safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustments at the front outboard
seating positions. Adjust the height
of the shoulder belt so the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt height,
squeeze and hold the buttons on the
side and slide the height adjuster up
or down. Release the buttons and
pull down on the height adjuster to
make sure it is locked in place.
WARNING:Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the
belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust
the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety
belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a
chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
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