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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(1) Remove the second row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the seat to
remove.
(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pull
From outside
Left side/center remote seat release
Right side remote seat release
(2) Fold down
From inside
(1) Pull up
NOTE: The second-row console can now be installed between the second row seats.
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(1) Pull(2) Raise
Seats-Returning third row seats
Seats-Folding down second row seats
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the
turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cutoff system Lights automatically turn off after a delay of 30 seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power
Driver side
Automatic operation (driver’s window only)
Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window
partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Headlights
Parking lightsHeadlights
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
With DRL OFF switchWithout DRL OFF switch
Turn
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-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns on the
turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cutoff system Lights automatically turn off after a delay of 30 seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (driver’s window only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window
partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
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Door-Power back (if equipped)
PushPush and hold
Instrument panel
Back door (close only)Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual , for more details.
MicrophoneAudio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Volume
Start call
End call Voice command
button
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
Power outlets-12V DC
Instrument panel (with seat heater)
The “POWER”/ignition switch must be set at “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Power outlet-120V AC (if equipped)
Beside second row seat
Center console
The “POWER”/ignition switch must be set at “ON” position to be used.
Clock
Press and hold “DISP” button located on steering wheel. Select “CLOCK” on menu
screen. Adjust as indicated on screen.
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NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual , for more details.
Power outlets-12V DC
Luggage compartment
Instrument panel (with seat heater)Instrument panel (without seat heater)
The “POWER”/ignition switch must be set at “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Power outlet-120V AC (if equipped)
Beside second row seat
Center console
The “POWER”/ignition switch must be set at “ON” position to be used.
Clock
Press and hold “DISP” button located on steering wheel. Select “CLOCK” on menu
screen. Adjust as indicated on screen.
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Front manual Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Back window defogger
Temperature selector
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “
” or “” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.
Use for quick cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to recirculate.
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Front automatic Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and
fan to adjust automatically.
Windshield airflow/defogger
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Back window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver, front passenger and
rear passengers.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all passengers.
Temperature selector (rear)
Airflow vent
In “
” or “” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Climate control OFF
Temperature selector (driver side)
Rear automatic Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Airflow vent
Automatic climate control ON
Climate control OFF
Seat heaters (if equipped)
PushTurn
Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater.
Push
Driver seat
Front passenger seat
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Front manual Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Back window defogger
Temperature selector
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “
” or “” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.
Use for quick cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to recirculate.
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and
fan to adjust automatically.
Windshield airflow/defogger
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Back window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver, front passenger and
rear passengers.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all passengers.
Temperature selector (rear)
Airflow vent
In “
” or “” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Climate control OFF
Temperature selector (driver side)
Rear automatic Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Airflow vent
Automatic climate control ON
Climate control OFF
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Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-8 in the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Tilt
CloseCloseRecommended open
position to minimize
wind noise.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
Rear manual Air Conditioning
Airflow vent
Temperature selector
Fan speed
Steering wheel controls
Audio control
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the
audio system OFF.
Volume control
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