When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends
forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.
This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver
and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further
information.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head
restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and
push downward on the head restraint.
For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the
head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head
restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head
restraint away from your head.
NOTE:
• The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for servicepurposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized
dealer.
• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the
DVD for further information.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a
vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could
result in serious injury or death.
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as
a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head
Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the
Active Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could
cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
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Head Restraints — Rear Seats
The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjustable. They automatically fold
forward when the rear seat is folded to a load floor position but do not return to their
normal position when the rear seat is raised. After returning either seat to its upright
position, raise the head restraint until it locks in place. The outboard head restraints
are not removable.
The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift upward on the head restraint
to raise it, or push downward on the head restraint to lower it.
WARNING!
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in
serious injury or death in a collision. Always make sure the outboard head
restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied.
NOTE:
For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things
To Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger
seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are
two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Power Seat Switches
1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Recline Switch
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Easy Entry/Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility
when entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat
positioned when you cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the OFF position.
• When you cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the OFF position, the driver seat will moveabout 2.4 inches (60 mm) rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or
equal to 2.7 inches (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its
previously set position when you cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the ACC or RUN
position.
• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0.9 of an inch (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is
no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit
position.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the
factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the
programmable features in the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/
Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
Manual Seat Adjustment
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
Some models may be equipped with a manual front passenger seat. The seat can be
adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion,
near the floor.
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar
located under the seat cushion and move
the seat forward or rearward. Release the
bar once you have reached the desired
position. Then, using body pressure,
move forward and rearward on the seat to
be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Adjustment Bar
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