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Third row seat exit (manual and power fold and tumble seat )
Note:You may have to lower the center head restraint (if equipped) if
needed. SeeHead restraintsearlier.
1. Fold the outboard head restraint by
pulling the head restraint release strap.
2. Pull on the strap located on the
back of the second row seat. This
will fold the seatback forward. Pull
the strap a second time to tumble
the seat forward, allowing easy exit
from the 3rd row seat.
3. To return the seatback to the floor from tumbled
position, rotate the seat down until you hear it
latching to the floor.
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Folding the third row manual seat
1. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub.
2. Fold the outboard head restraint
by pulling the head restraint release
strap.
3. From the rear of the vehicle, fold
the seatback by pulling and holding
the number 1 strap while pushing
the seatback forward. Release strap
once seatback starts rotating
forward.
4. Release the cushion latches by pulling the
number 2 strap while pulling on the strap
located at the top of the seatback to tumble
the seat all the way into the tub in the floor.
Note:Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs.
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Note:Do not use the third row seatback as a
load floor when the seatback is folded.
Note:Ensure that the area under the seat is free of objects before
stowing it.
Unfolding the third row manual seat
Note:Ensure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief
cases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove all
objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.
Note:Ensure the area under the load floor is free of objects before
unstowing it.
1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the
tub in the floor by squeezing and
pulling up on the handle. Once the
seat is at a vertical position, push the
seat over, letting it fall onto the
latches.
2. To return the seatback to upright
position, pull the number 1 strap, then while
holding the number 1 strap, pull the long
strap located on the seatback to raise the
seatback.
3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal positions.
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WARNING:Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by
pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on
the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING:Do not drive the vehicle when the third row seat is
rotated backwards. During a sudden stop, the safety belts are not
functional in this position and the third row seat can rapidly tip back to
the forward position, all of which may result in serious injury.
Note:Do not use seat in this position or damage to seat may occur.
PowerFold3rd-row seats (if equipped)
These seats feature a power one-touch operation that allows you fold and
stow the seats.
•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 unlock on the remote entry key transmitter or by unlocking
with the keyless entry keypad. Refer to theLocks and Security
chapter.
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The third row power seat buttons are located behind the third row seats
on the left-hand quarter trim panel.
A. NORMAL: Press to return the seat to the normal seating position.
B. STOW: Press to stow the seat into the tub floor.
C. FOLD: Press to fold down the seatback.
D. RH / BOTH / LH: Press to select the normal, stow and fold modes to
activate the right-hand seat, the left-hand seat or both.
Note:The third row seat includes obstacle detection that allows the seat
to stop and reverse direction if it hits an obstacle so that the obstacle
can be removed.
Note:Pressing a different button while the power seat feature is already
being performed may cause the first selected seat movement to be
cancelled. Allow the first seat movement to be completed before pressing
a button for another function.
Note:Ensure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief
cases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove all
objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.
Note:In order to allow the seat to complete the stowed position, do not
place objects under the seat before stowing. Remove all objects from the
seat and stowage tub.
Note:In the unlikely event that the third row power seat stops
prematurely, or travels to an unexpected position, press the FOLD button
(C) to reset the seat and return it to a normal position.
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memory seat ..................... 64, 174
second row seats .................... 178
third row seats ........ 179, 185–186
Second-row power fold seat .... 182
SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 84
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 86
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ......... 458
Sending new text messages ..... 513
Setting a destination ................ 539
Setting a destination
by voice ..................................... 540
Setting the clock ............... 146, 527
Setting your wallpaper ............. 527
Side air curtain ........................... 57
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 57
SIRIUSsatellite radio ..... 146, 494
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 497
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 520
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 521
Snowplowing ............................... 16
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 50
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 392, 397
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............ 16
utility-type vehicles .................. 16
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 393
Stability system ......................... 238
Starting your vehicle ................ 207jump starting .......................... 302
push button start system ....... 205
Steering wheel ............................ 90
controls ...................................... 92
tilting ......................................... 90
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 51
Supported media file types ...... 506
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 506
SYNCcustomer support ......... 427
SYNCServices ................. 451, 516
System settings ......................... 529
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...... 158, 160,
162, 536
Text messaging ................. 438, 512
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) ..... 439, 441
Third-row power fold seat ....... 187
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 90
Tires ........................... 362–363, 383
alignment ................................ 376
care .......................................... 362
changing .......................... 383, 385
checking the pressure ............ 372
inflating ................................... 370
label ......................................... 369
replacing .................................. 374
rotating .................................... 377
safety practices ....................... 376
sidewall information ............... 364
snow tires and chains ............ 377
spare tire ................................. 383
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