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uuAdjusting the Seats uAdjusting the Seat Positions
Controls
A passenger sitting in a center back seating
position should adjust the height of their head
restraint to an appropriate position before the
vehicle begins moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.
Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.
To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.
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Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Position
■
Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
1Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints
3
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before
driving.

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Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■
ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■
Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
■
OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the button.
■
Interior Light Switches
1 Interior 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 set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 87
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you close the driver's door in ACCESSORY
mode.•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off after about 15
minutes.
Door Activated
Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear
On
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Map Lights
1
Map Lights
When the 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 button.

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Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Press the button to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.■
Removable shelf
The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.
The removed shelf can be stored upside down
in the glove box.
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Glove Box
1 Glove 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.
Glove Box
To LockShelf Tab

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Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the RDS Information, Sound Settings, Play
Mode, Resume/Pause, or Adjust Clock.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness. The brightness
can be set differently for the day time and
night time.
Press once for the day time mode.
Press twice for the night time mode.
Adjust the brightness using .
1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Press the MODE,
(+
, (-
, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting. 2 Audio Remote Controls P. 165
Setup Menu Items
2 Radio Data System (RDS) P. 168
2 Adjusting the Sound P. 166
2 How to Select a Play Mode P. 173
2 To pause or resume a file P. 183
2 Setting the Clock P. 963
4
BACK
Button
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
Button
Menu Display

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Continued
Features
Shows the current audio information.
2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 161
Shows a clock screen or an image you import.
2Wallpaper Setup P. 184
Minimizes the display by only showing the compass, audio status, and clock on the
display.
1.Press SETUP button.
2. Rotate and select the setup option you
want to change. Press .■
Audio Display
■
Wallpaper
■
Minimum Display
■
Setting Options

190Features
General Information on the Audio SystemXM® Radio Service1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. To see the ID in
the display: Turn the selector knob until 0 appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM ®
website to subscribe.
Press the (XM ®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the
service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good reception.
Loading...:
XM ® is loading the audio or program information.
Channel Off Air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Channel Not Authorized:
XM ® radio is receiving information update from the network.
No Signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
--------:
No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the artist or
title information is unavailable.
Check Antenna:
There is a problem with the XM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.■
Subscribing to XM ® Radio
■
Receiving XM ® Radio
■
XM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to XM ® Radio
Contact Information for XM ® Radio:
US: XM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM ® Canada at www.xmradio.ca , or (877)
209-00791 Receiving XM ® Radio
The XM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience reception problems under the
following circumstances:•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.•In tunnels•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uCompatible iPod ®, iPhone® , and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod ®, iPhone®, and USB Flash Drives•Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.■
iPod® and iPhone® Model Compatibility
Model
iPod ® (5th generation)
iPod classic ® 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)
iPod classic ® 120GB (launch in 2008)iPod classic ® 160GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano ® (1st to 6th generation*) *launch in 2010iPod touch ® (1st to 4th generation*) *launch in 2010
iPhone ® 3G/iPhone ® 3GS/iPhone ® 4
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USB Flash Drives
1 iPod ® and iPhone ® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.1 USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 228
Maximum Load Limit........................ 231
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 233
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 236
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 237
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information ......................... 238
Important Safety Precautions............ 238
Avoiding Trouble ............................. 239
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 240 Precautions While Driving ................ 242
Automatic Transmission ................... 243
Shifting ............................................ 244
Cruise Control ................................. 248
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System .. 251AWD (All-Wheel Drive) with Intelligent Control System
*..................................................... 253
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 253Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 255
Braking Brake System ................................... 257 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 259
Brake Assist System ......................... 260
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 261
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 262
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 263
How to Refuel ................................. 264
Fuel Economy .................................... 265
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 265
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 266
Modifications................................... 266
* Not available on all models