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1. Adjust the seatback to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivoting it
forward again will then release it to the
rearward, un-tilted position.
MANUAL SEATS (If Equipped)
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. This may result in sudden
seat movement, causing loss of control of
your vehicle. Rock the seat backward and forward
after releasing the lever to make sure
that it is fully engaged. Recline Adjustment
WARNING
Before returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure that
cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seatback. After returning the
seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to make sure that it has fully
latched. An unlatched seat may become
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Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)
POWER SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver's seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Adjusting your seatback
while your vehicle is in motion may cause
loss of control of your vehicle. Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
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Power Lumbar (If Equipped)
MEMORY FUNCTION
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Before activating the seat memory,
make sure that the area immediately
surrounding the seat is clear of
obstructions and that all occupants are
clear of moving parts. Do not use the memory function
when your vehicle is moving.
This feature automatically recalls the
position of the following:
•
Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
• Optional power steering column.
• Optional power adjustable foot pedals.
The memory control is on the driver door. Saving a PreSet Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your
desired position.
3. Press and hold the desired preset button until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to two preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset
at any time.
Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset button
associated with your desired driving
position. The memory features move to
the position stored for that preset.
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.
You can also recall a programmed memory
position by:
• Pressing your remote control
transmitter unlock button (if the
remote control is programmed to a
memory position).
• Unlocking your vehicle with an
intelligent access key (if it is
programmed to a memory position).
• Entering a programmed personal entry
code on the Securicode keypad. See
Locks
(page 60).
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Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent
Access Key Fob
Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to two remote controls.
1.
With the ignition on, move the memory
positions to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold the desired preset button for about five seconds. A tone
sounds after about two seconds.
Continue holding until you hear a
second tone.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control you are
linking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in step 3, press
the unlock button on the remote control.
Note: If more than one linked remote
control or intelligent access key is in range,
the memory function moves to the settings
of the first key to initiate a memory recall.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature (If
Equipped)
This 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 remove
the key from the ignition or you switch the
ignition off.
The driver seat and steering wheel return
to their previous positions when you put
the key in the ignition or switch the ignition
on.
You can enable or disable this feature in
the information display. See Information
Displays
(page 97). REAR SEATS
Adjusting the Rear Seats
Second Row Seats WARNINGS
Always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt
snug and low across the hips.
Reclining the seatback can cause an
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in severe personal injuries
in the event of a crash. Recline Adjustment
Note:
For the bench seat only, make sure
the center seatbelt is unbuckled before
folding the seatback.
Lift the handle to adjust the seatback
rearward or forward. You can also fold the
seatback forward until it is flat.
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Moving the Seats Backward and
Forward (If equipped)
Power Fold and Tumble Seat
WARNING
Make sure that the seat is
unoccupied when folding it down.
Folding the seat while occupied
could result in occupant injury or damage
to the seat. This feature is available for the right-hand
seat on seven-passenger vehicles and on
both sides for six-passenger vehicles.
The control is located at the back of the
rear door opening. Press it to fold the
seatback down and tumble the seat
forward for access to the third row. Note:
When you turn the ignition off, the
power fold feature works until the battery
saver turns 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. See Locks (page 60).
Keep the key in the accessory or run position
to prevent the feature from timing out.
Third Row Seats (Accessing the Seat) WARNINGS
Before returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure that
cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seatback. After returning the
seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to make sure that it has fully
latched. An unlatched seat may become
dangerous in the event of a sudden stop
or crash. Do not adjust or release the seat
floor latch while vehicle is in motion.
Do not operate the vehicle with seats
in the 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:
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.
Note: For second-row bench seats, make
sure the center seatbelt is unbuckled before
folding the seatback.
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.
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1. Lift the handle located on the side of
the seat. The seatback will fold flat. 2. Lift the handle all the way up until the
seat releases from the floor. Rotate the
seat forward to allow access to the
third row. Note: The seatback 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 seatback from folding flat. 3.
To return the seatback to the floor from
the tumbled position, rotate the seat
down until you hear it latching to the
floor. 4.
Lift the seatback toward the rear of the
vehicle, and rotate the seatback until
you hear a click, locking it in the upright
position.
Note: The seatback will not raise if the rear
latch hooks are not properly engaged to the
floor striker. If the seatback does not raise,
then repeat Step 4.
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Third Row Seat Exit
1. Pull on the strap located on the back
of the second row seat. This will fold
the seatback forward. Pull the strap a
second time to tumble the seat
forward, allowing easy exit from the
third row seat. Note: The seatback
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 seatback from folding
flat. 2.
To return the seatback to the floor from
the tumbled position, rotate the seat
down until you hear it latching to the
floor. 3.
Lift the seatback toward the rear of the
vehicle, and rotate the seatback until
you hear a click, locking it in the upright
position. Note:
The seatback will not
raise if the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor striker. If
the seatback does not raise, then
repeat steps 3 and 4. 4.
Make sure that the rear latch hooks are
properly engaged with the floor striker.
Note: Make sure that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep floor
area free of objects that would prevent
proper seat engagement.
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Stowing the Third Row Seat
Note:
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. 1. From the rear of the vehicle, stow the
head restraints by pulling the strap
located on the middle of the seatback
just below the head restraint. Then fold
the seatback by pulling and holding the
red strap while pushing the seatback
forward. Release the strap once the
seatback starts rotating forward. 2. Release the cushion latches by pulling
the short black strap while pulling on
the strap located at the top of the
seatback. 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 seatback is folded.
Sharp objects may result in damage to seat
upholstery.
Note: Make sure that the area under the
seat is free of objects before stowing it.
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.
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