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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
Your vehicle’s multi-functional second row center seat is removable.
1.Store the center seat belt first. Insert a key
into the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle.
2.Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
2Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 35
3.Pull up the adjustment strap, and fold down
the seat-back.
4.Pull the lock release strap under the seat
cushion, and lift the rear of the seat.
uTo lift the seat, hold the seat-back.
5.Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it
upward.
uThis unhooks the front of the seat from
the floor.
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Removing the Second Row Center Seat
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1Removing the Second Row Center Seat
Do not remove the seat while driving.
The multi-functional center seat can be used as the
beverage holder when folded down.
2Beverage Holders P. 174
To reinstall the seat, hook the front of the seat to the
floor first. Pushing the rear of the seat-back locks the
seat in place. Make sure the seat is latched before
driving.
Adjustment Strap
Lock Release
Strap* Not available on all models

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1.Store the center seat belt first. Insert a key
into the slot on the side of the anchor
buckle.
2.Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
2Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 35
3.Lower the head restraints to their lowest
position.
4.The right and left halves can be tucked
away separately. Pull either strap to release
the front leg lock of the third row seat.
5.Continue pulling the strap to tuck the seat
and strap away into the cargo area.
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Tucking away the One-Motion Third row magic Seat
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1Tucking away the One-Motion Third Row Magic Seat
Remove any items from the cargo area before you
tuck away the third row seat.
The instruction label is attached at the back of the
third row seat-back.
When you tuck away one side of the third row seats
and use the non-recessed part of the cargo area,
make sure to secure the cargo. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard.
Straps

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To return the seat to the upright position:
1.Grab the handle from outside.
Pull up the folded seat and pivot it forward.
2.The front leg automatically latches.
Pull the strap to put the seat-back(s)
upright.
1To return the seat to the upright position
Make sure the seat is latched before driving.
Handle
Straps

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest
Controls
Armrest
Pull down the armrest.
Pivot down the armrest all the way, then pull
it up to a desired angle.
Pull down the armrest of the center seat-back.
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Using the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Armrest
Front seat with adjustable armrest
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Using the Second and Third Row Seat Armrest
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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
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ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or
closed.
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Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
Front:
•When any of the doors or the tailgate are
opened.
•You unlock the driver's door.
•
You remove the key from the ignition switch.
Cargo area:
When the tailgate is open.■
OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate are open or
closed.
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Interior Light Switches
1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open
it.•When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior light dimming time.
2Customized Features P. 101
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.•When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
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If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
If you leave the tailgate open without the key in the
ignition switch, the cargo area light goes off after
about 30 minutes.
Models with multi-information displayAll models
Door
Activated
PositionOff
On
Door
Activated
Position
Off
On

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Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
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Second and third row
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses when the front interior
light switch is in the door activated position.
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Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the front interior light switch is in the door
activated position and any door is open, the map
light will not go off when you press the lens.

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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
Pull up on the lever to open the console
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Removing the center console
Pull up the handle on the front lower side and
unlock the console from the floor. Raise it
forward to remove.
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Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
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Removable Center Console
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1Removable Center Console
When you reinstall the center console, place the rear
side on the floor first, and align the marks on the
sides with the marks on the floor. Push the center
console down and lock it. Make sure it is securely
latched before driving.
Marks
Handle
Lever
* Not available on all models

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Front panel beverage holder
Pull the beverage holder arm inside the front
panel tray until the arm contacts the tray
front.
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Removable center console beverage
holders
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Front seat beverage holders
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Beverage Holders
1Beverage Holders
NOTICESpilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.
Tray
Holder Arm
* Not available on all models