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SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
WARNING:Sitting improperly out of position or with the
seatback reclined too far can take off weight from the seat
cushion and affect the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious
injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback,
with your feet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatback as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe
personal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not place objects higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injury in a crash or during heavy braking or
when stopping suddenly.
When you use them properly, the
seat, head restraint, safety belt and
airbags will provide optimum
protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow
these guidelines:
• Do not recline the seatback more than 30 degrees from vertical.
• Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as
possible.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of
your head and as far forward as possible, remaining comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 inches (25 centimeters) between your
breastbone and the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.
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Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can
maintain full control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING:Fully adjust the head restraint before you sit in or
operate your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraint when
your vehicle is moving.
WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible, it should be installed and properly adjusted
when the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the head restraint properly
could reduce its effectiveness during certain impacts.
WARNING: Install the head restraint properly to minimize the
risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Note: Adjust the seatback to an upright driving position before adjusting
any head restraint. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of
the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as
close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely
tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.
Front Seat Head Restraints
The head restraints consist of :
A. An energy absorbing head restraint.
B. Two steel stems.
C. Guide sleeve adjust and release button.
D. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button.
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Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raise: Pull up the head restraint.
Lower:
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push down on the head restraint.
Remove:
1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment
position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull up 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 you can fold them.
The non-adjustable head restraints
consist of:
•A trimmed energy absorbing foam
and structure (A).
• A fold strap (B).
1. Pull the fold strap to fold the outboard head restraint.
2. Pull up on the head restraint to place the head restraint back to the
upright position.
Second row center seat head restraint – The center rear head
restraint is fixed and non-adjustable. The head restraint consists of a
trimmed foam covering over the upper structure of the seatback.
Third row head restraints – The third row head restraints are non
adjustable, but you can fold them.
A
B
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The non-adjustable head restraints
consist of:
•A trimmed energy absorbing foam
and structure (A).
• A fold strap (B).
1. Pull the fold strap to fold the head restraint.
2. Pull up on the head restraint to place the head restraint back to the
upright position.
POWER SEATS
WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback.
WARNING: Never adjust the driver seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement,
causing loss of control of your vehicle.
The control is located on the
outboard side of the seat. Move the
switch in the direction of the arrow
to raise or lower the seat cushion or
to move the seat forward, backward,
up or down.
A
B
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Power ReclineMove the switch to recline the
seatback forward or rearward.
Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat,
the power seats are designed to set a stopping position just short of the
end of the seat track. If the seat encounters an object while moving
forward or backward, a new stopping position will be set.
To reset the seat to its normal stopping position:
1. After encountering the new stopping position, press the power seat
control again to override.
2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat
track.
3. Continue pressing the control for about two seconds. You will feel the
seat bounce back slightly.
Power Lumbar
The control is located on the
outboard side of the seat. Press the
forward or rearward side of the
control for more or less support.
MEMORY FUNCTION
This feature will save and recall the positions of the driver seat, power
mirrors, adjustable pedals, and steering column.
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The memory seat control is located
on left side of the driver seat.
Programming Memory Positions
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. To program position 1, move the memory features to their desired
position using the associated controls.
3. Press and hold button 1 for about two seconds. A tone will sound
confirming that a memory position has been set.
To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using button 2.
You can program a memory position at any time.
To program the memory feature to a remote control transmitter, see the
Keys and Remote Control chapter.
Recalling Saved Memory Positions
To recall position 1 settings, press and release memory button 1. The
memory features will move to the saved memory 1 position.
You can also recall the memory positions when you:
• Press your remote control transmitter unlock button (if the remote
control is programmed to a memory position).
• Unlock the intelligent access driver door handle if a linked key fob is
present.
• Enter a valid Securicode personal entry code that is programmed to a
memory position.
With the Easy Entry and Exit feature on, the mirrors and pedals move to
the programmed memory position. The seat and steering column move to
the Easy Entry position. The seat and steering column move to the
memory position when you switch the ignition on.
You can recall a programmed memory position:
• Only in park (P) or neutral (N) if the ignition is on.
• In any gearshift position if the ignition is not on.
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Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The Easy Entry and Exit feature adjusts the position of the seat and
steering column to allow easier exit and entry to the vehicle.
The driver seat automatically moves 2 inches (5 centimeters) rearward
when the transmission is in park (P) and you switch the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previous position when you switch the
ignition on.
Enable or disable this feature through the information display. See the
Information Displayschapter for more information.
Climate Controlled Seats (If Equipped)
Heated Seats
WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element
which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
Note: Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
The heated seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various
heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
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Cooled Seats
The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:Press the cooled 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 cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off. You will need to reactivate it.
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters. You must replace
them periodically. See scheduled maintenance information for more
information.
There is a filter located under each front seat. You can access the filter
from the second row seat. Move the front seats all the way forward and
up to ease access.
To remove a filter:
1. Remove the key from the
ignition.
2. Press up on the outside rigid
edge of the filter and rotate
counterclockwise once the tabs are
released.
3. Remove the filter.
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