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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should turn on and remain on for
four to six seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, or if the light stays on,
flickers, or turns on while driving, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature — Seven Passenger Models . .221
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........223
 LIGHTS ............................ .225
▫ Headlight Switch .....................225
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......226
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............226
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................227
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ .227
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................227
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............228
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................228 ▫
Turn Signals ........................ .229
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................229
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................230
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................230
▫ Interior Lights .......................230
▫ Map/Reading Lights ...................231
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......232
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............232
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............233
▫ Windshield Washers ...................235
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .235
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............236
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .236
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .237
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .239
▫ To Activate ..........................240
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................240
▫ To Deactivate ........................241
▫ To Resume Speed .....................241
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............241
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................242
 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .243
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................243 ▫
ParkSense® Warning Display .............244
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................244
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ........247
▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .248
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........248
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......249
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .251
▫ Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With
Touchscreen Radio .....................253
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................253
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ................253
▫ Sunglasses Storage ....................254
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STORAGE ............................277
▫ Glove Compartment ...................277
▫ Floor Console Storage ..................278
▫ Center Console Storage .................278
▫ Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger
Seat Storage — If Equipped ..............280
▫ Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary
Storage Bin ..........................281
▫ Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery
Retainers — If Equipped ................282 ▫
In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner . . .282
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................284
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped ......284
▫ Cargo Management System ..............285
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............290
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............290
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................292
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .293
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is
a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind-
shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with
a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for
mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down,
left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while the small control under the
mirror is set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted
on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in
reverse.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel.Models Without Express Window Feature
Press the mirror select button marked L (left) or R (right)
and then press one of the four arrow buttons to move the
mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing.
Models With Express Window Feature
Press and release the mirror select button marked L (left)
or R (right) and then press one of the four arrow buttons
to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing.
The selection times out after 30 seconds of inactivity in
order to guard against accidentally changing a mirror
position following an adjustment.
NOTE:
A light in the selected button will illuminate
indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.
Power Mirror Switches
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