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•AUTO:Select to switch to automatic fan speed control. The system
automatically determines fan speed in order to reach and maintain the
desired temperature.
B.Heated seat controls (if equipped):Press to switch the heated
seats off and on. SeeHeated seatsin theSeatschapter for more
information.
C.Air distribution control:Press repeatedly to select airflow as
follows:
Distributes air through the overhead vents of the second and
third row seating areas.
Distributes air through the floor of the second or third row
seating areas.
Distributes air through the floor and overhead vents of the
second and third row seating areas.
D.Temperature control:Controls the temperature of the air circulated
in the rear of the vehicle. Turn to select the desired temperature.
E.
Cooled seat control (if equipped):Press to switch the cooled
seats off and on. SeeHeated and cooled seatsin theSeatschapter for
more information.
F.AUTO:Press to activate automatic control of the airflow direction in
the rear of the vehicle. The system automatically determines the airflow
distribution in order to reach and maintain the desired temperature.
G.REAR LOCK:Illuminates when the rear climate system is being
controlled by the front controls. The rear climate controls do not work
when this is illuminated.
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select defrost. Temperature and fan speed can also be increased to
improve clearing.
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system off or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base
of the windshield.
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Second row center seat head
restraint (if equipped)
The head restraints consist of:
A. Energy absorbing head restraint
B. Steel stems
C. Guide sleeve adjust and release
button
D. Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button
•Raise: Pull up on the head restraint (A).
•Lower: Press and hold the guide sleeve adjust and release button (C)
and push down on the head restraint (A).
•Remove: Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest
adjustment position and then press and hold both the adjust and
release button (C) and the unlock and remove button (D), then pull
up on the head restraint.
•Reinstall: Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the
head restraint down until it locks.
Second row outboard seat head
restraints
The outboard head restraints are
non-adjustable, but they can be
removed.
The non-adjustable head restraints
consists of:
A. Energy absorbing head restraint
B. Steel stems
C. Guide sleeve unlock and remove buttons
To reinstall the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following:
•Remove: Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest
adjustment position and then press and hold the guide sleeve unlock
and remove buttons, then pull up on the head restraint.
•Reinstall: Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the
head restraint down until it locks.
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B
A
B
C
AB
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Ventilated Seats
The ventilated seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the ventilated seats:
Press the ventilated seat symbol to cycle through the
various cooling settings and off. Cooler settings are
indicated by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the ventilated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off. You will need to be reactivate it.
Note:When the heated or ventilated front seat is active, you will be able
to hear the fan operating inside the seat. This is normal.
Heated and Ventilated Seat Air Filter Replacement
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters. You must replace
them periodically. See thescheduled maintenance information.
Locate the filters under each front seat and access them from the
second-row foot-well area. Move the front seats all the way forward and
to the full up positions to ease access.
To remove an air filter:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter and rotate
counterclockwise once the tabs are
released, then remove the filter.
A/C
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Third Row Seats
Accessing the Seat
WARNING:Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seat back. After returning the seat back to its original
position, pull on the seat back to make sure that it has fully latched.
An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden
stop or crash.
WARNING:Do not adjust or release the seat floor latch while
vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the vehicle with seats in
tumbled position. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched or if the seat is tumbled, the
seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.
Note:You may have to move the front row seat forward to allow the
second row seat to be fully tumbled.
Fold and tumble the second row seat to access the third row. Remove
items from the second row seat. Make sure that no bulky objects such as
purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats
before tumbling them. For second row bench seats, make sure the center
safety belt is unbuckled before folding the seat back.
1. Lift the handle located on the
side of the seat.
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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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