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The seat back will fold flat.
2. Lift the handle all the way up
until the seat releases from the
floor. Rotate the seat forward,
grabbing the bottom of the seat
back as indicated, to allow access to
the third row seat.
Note:The seat back must be folded flat in order to release the floor
latches. Make sure that there are no objects on the seat cushion that
may restrict the seat back from folding flat.
3. To return the seat back to the
floor from tumbled position, rotate
the seat down until you hear it
latching to the floor.
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4. To return the seat back to the
upright position
•Lift the seat back toward the rear
of the vehicle, and
•Rotate the seat back until you
hear a click, locking it in the
upright position.
Note:The seat back will not raise if the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor striker. If the seat back does not raise,
then repeat steps 3 and 4.
Third Row Seat Exit
1. Pull the strap located on the back
of the second row seat. This will
fold the seat back forward. Pull the
strap a second time to tumble the
seat forward, allowing easy exit
from the third row seat.
Note:The seat back must be folded flat in order to release the floor
latches. Make sure that there are no objects on the seat cushion that
may restrict the seat back from folding flat.
2. To return the seat back to the
floor from tumbled position, rotate
the seat down until you hear it
latching to the floor.
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Stowing the Third Row Seat
1. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub. Objects in the seat
or stowage tub may cause serious damage to the seat upholstery and
cause improper seat function.
2. From the rear of the vehicle,
stow the head restraints by pulling
the strap located on the middle of
the seat back just below the head
restraint. Then fold the seat back by
pulling and holding the number 1
strap while pushing the seat back
forward. Release the strap once the
seat back starts rotating forward.
3. Release the cushion latches by
pulling the number 2 strap while
pulling on the strap located at the
top of the seat back. This will
tumble the seat all the way into the
floor tub.
Note:Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs.
Note:Do not use the third row seat
back as a load floor when the seat
back is folded. Sharp objects may
result in damage to seat upholstery.
Note:In order to allow the seat to latch in the stowed position, do not
stow objects under the seat before stowing.
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Unstowing the Third Row Seat
WARNING:Make sure the seat is latched to vehicle floor by
pushing and pulling on the seat. If not latched, the seat may
cause injury during a sudden stop.
Note:Make sure 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:Make sure the area under the forward portion of the load floor is
free of objects before unstowing the third row seat.
1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of
the floor tub 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 seat back to the
upright position, pull the number 1
strap. Then, while holding the
number 1 strap, pull the long strap
located on the seat back to raise the
seat back.
3. Pull the head restraints up to
their normal adjusted positions.
PowerFold® Third-row Seat (If Equipped)
The third row seat features a power one-touch operation that allows you
to adjust the left, right, or both seats into a NORMAL, STOW, FOLD, or
TAILGATE position with just one touch of a button. The third row seat
also includes obstacle detection that allows the seat to stop and reverse
direction if it hits an obstacle so that the obstacle can be removed.
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The third row power seat buttons are located behind the third row seats
on the left-hand quarter trim panel.
Note:The power fold seats work only when the transmission selector
lever is in positionPand 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 the unlock
button on the remote entry key fob or by using the unlock procedure on
the keyless entry keypad. SeeSecuriCode keyless keypadin theLocks
chapter. Keep the key in the accessory or run position to prevent the
feature from timing out.
Press the seat selection button (D) to select either right-hand seat, the
left-hand seat or both. First, select the seat you would like to adjust,
then select one of the following:
•Press the NORMAL button (A) to return the seat to the normal
seating position.
•Press the STOW button (B) to stow the seat into the tub floor.
•Press the FOLD button (C) (the top portion of the button) to fold
down the seat back.
•Press the TAILGATE button (C) (the bottom portion of the button) to
put the seat into the tailgate position.
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:Make sure 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.
NORMAL
STOWRH
BOTH
LH
FOLD
TA I L G AT E
ABCD
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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. Sharp objects may result in damage to the seat
upholstery and improper seat function.
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.
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.
Closing the Liftgate
WARNING:To avoid injury to third row occupants when closing
the liftgate, make sure that the head of any occupant is not in
the path of the closing liftgate.
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Radio reception .........................367
Radio voice commands .............451
Rear heated seats .....................154
Rear view camera
display ................................218, 487
Rear window
defroster ....................135, 137–138
Receiving a text
message .............................398, 470
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Refrigerator ...............................176
Relays ................................278–279
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors ...........75
replacing the batteries .............65
Reverse sensing system ...........213
Roadside assistance ..................265
Roof rack ...................................242
Route preferences ....................502
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Safety Belt Maintenance ............48
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................39, 42
Safety defects, reporting ..........277
Safety information ............386, 437
Safety restraints ..............39–40, 42
Belt-Minder® ............................42
extension assembly ..................42
for adults .............................39–40
for children ...............................24
inflatable safety belt .................46Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................53
safety belt maintenance ...........48
seat belt maintenance ..............48
warning light and chime ....42–43
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................30
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................360
Satellite Radio ...................369, 452
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............534
SD card ......................384, 458, 498
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............39
Seats ..........................................157
child safety seats ......................24
climate control ........................156
easy access/easyout feature ..152
front seats ...............148, 150, 155
heated ..............................153–154
memory seat .....................66, 151
second row seats ............157, 161
third row seats ........161, 163–164
Second-row power fold seat ....158
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................82
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................86
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........417
Sending new text messages .....469
Setting a destination ................498
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................499
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