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While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide
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.
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
For models equipped with manual seats, the recline lever
is located on the outboard side of the seat.Manual Seat Adjuster
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To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its
normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.
Manual Recline Lever
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Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Recline
To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
Recline Lever
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WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.
Fold-Flat
To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward
position and push the seatback forward until it rests on
the seat cushion.NOTE:
•The seatback may lock into the fold flat position. Use
the recline lever to unlock the seatback.
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WARNING!
Do not use this feature with a child in seat. Serious
injury or death my occur.
Easy Entry — With The Seat Folded Flat
The seats can be folded and tilted for more accessibility
for passengers to enter and exit the third row.
1. Without a child seat installed, you can fold the seat by pulling the recliner handle on the bottom part of the
seat. Before pulling the recliner lever, make sure the
arm rests are folded up.
2. Pull the strap on the back of the seat and the seat willtilt forward.
Recliner Lever
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NOTE:This process is for when there is no child seat
installed. Use the easy entry lever if a child seat is
installed.
Stow ’n Go Seating
On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the
second and third row seats can be folded into the floor for
convenient storage.
Stow ‘n Go Assist — If Equipped
On vehicles equipped with the Stow ‘n Go Assist feature,
the front seat will move forward automatically to a
location that will allow the second row Stow ‘n Go seat
movement, without interference by the front seat. After
the second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement is completed,
the front seat will automatically move back to the previ-
ous location once the Stow ‘n Go Assist button is pushed
again. The Stow ‘n Go Assist feature is available to both the
front driver and passenger power seats.
WARNING!
During power seat operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the front seat is not
occupied and the seat travel path is clear.
A one-touch Stow ‘n Go Assist button is located on the
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CAUTION!
•The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat
tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
• Do not sit on the second row seat when it is in the
stowed position with the seatback upright other-
wise damage to the seat may occur.
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched:
• Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers
open.
• Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched
while the vehicle is in motion.
• Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down. To Unstow Second Row Seats
For Manual Seats:
To unstow the seat from the floor,
move the front seat all the way forward using the manual
seat adjustment bar.
For Power Seats: Push the Stow ‘n Go Assist button
located on the B pillar trim (if equipped). Refer to Stow
’n Go Assist - If Equipped in this section for instructions.
1. To access the storage bin, place the lock rod in the locked position.
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WARNING!
•In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could
be injured if seats are not properly latched to their
floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are
fully latched.
• 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 head
restraints are in their upright positions when the
seat is to be occupied.
Second Row Removable 8th Seat — If Equipped
While the 8th seat does not stow in the floor, it is foldable
and removable for added cargo space. The release strap is located on the front of the seat, near
the floor. To remove the seat, pull the release strap to
release the rear latches. The seat assembly can now be
removed from the vehicle by moving it in a rearward
direction from the detent positions in the floor.
Second Row 8th Seat Fold Flat Strap
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