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Storage 117
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 117
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . 118
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 118
Additional Storage Features
Cargo ManagementSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to
open it.
Cupholders
There are cupholders in the center
console. Press the access door
to open.
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118 Storage
Sunglasses Storage
If equipped, sunglasses storage is
on the overhead console. Press the
fixed button on the cover and
release to access.
Center Console Storage
The center console has storage
under the armrest. Pull up on the
latch, and lift to open.
There is a removable organizer on
top of the storage bin.
The center console also has the
following:
.A forward bin
. An open pass through under
front of console
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Management
System
Lift the load floor to access the
cargo management system.
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Clock Display
When on, the digital clock will
display on the infotainment screen.
To set the clock display:1. Touch the SETTINGS screen button, then touch Time
and Date.
2. Touch Clock Display, then select Off or On.
3. Touch
[Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct
Current
The vehicle has two 12-volt outlets
that can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
. Under the front of the center
console.
. In the rear cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the outlet
and replace when not in use.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
rear cargo power outlet. Do not
leave electrical equipment
plugged in when the vehicle is not (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
in use because the vehicle could
catch fire and cause injury or
death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the ignition is in
LOCK/OFF will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical
equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that
exceeds the maximum 15 ampere
rating.
Certain accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory
power outlet and could overload
vehicle and adapter fuses. If a
problem is experienced, see your
dealer.
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128 Instruments and Controls
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. SeeAdd-On
Electrical Equipment 0261.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Power Outlet 110V/120V
Alternating Current
If equipped with this power outlet it
can be used to plug in electrical
equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.
The power outlet is on the rear of
the center console.
An indicator light on the outlet turns
on to show it is in use. The light
comes on when the ignition is in
ON/RUN, equipment requiring less
than 150 watts is plugged into the
outlet, and no system fault is
detected.
The indicator light does not come on
when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or
if the equipment is not fully seated
into the outlet.
If equipment is connected using
more than 150 watts or a system
fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the
indicator light turns off. To reset the
circuit, unplug the item and plug it
back in or turn the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) off and
then back on. See
Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0205. The
power restarts when equipment
using 150 watts or less is plugged
into the outlet and a system fault is
not detected.
The power outlet is not designed for
and may not work properly, if the
following are plugged in:
. Equipment with high initial peak
wattage, such as
compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools.
. Other equipment requiring an
extremely stable power supply,
such as
microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets and touch
sensor lamps.
. Medical equipment.
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172 Lighting
Front Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
Press the lamp lenses to turn the
front reading lamps on or off.
Rear Reading Lamps
The rear reading lamps are over the
rear seats.
Press the lamp lens to turn the rear
passenger reading lamps on or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and most of
the interior lights turn on briefly at
night, or in areas of limited lighting
when
Kis pressed on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 030. When the
driver door is opened, all control
lights, Driver Information Center
(DIC) lights, and door pocket lights
turn on. After about 30 seconds the
exterior lamps turn off, then the
remaining interior lights dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by turning the ignition on
or to ACC/ACCESSORY, or by
pressing
Qon the RKE transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization 0154.
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180 Climate Controls
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
MorL:If equipped, pressMorLto heat the driver or passenger seat.
Cor{:If equipped, pressCor{to ventilate the driver or
passenger seat. See Heated and
Ventilated Seats 014.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation : The climate control
system may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. If the vehicle has
heated or ventilated seats, they may come on during a remote start.
See
Remote Vehicle Start 036 and
Heated and Ventilated Seats 014.
Sensors
The solar sensor on top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
may not work properly.
Rear Climate Control
System
The rear climate control system is
on the rear of the center console
storage. The settings can be
adjusted with the rear climate
controls and the rear climate
display.
Rear Climate Controls
1. Fan Control
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode Control)
4. TEMP (Temperature Control)
5. Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped)
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Rear Climate Control Display
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. SYNC (Synchronized Temperatures)
3. Front Climate Control Display
4. REAR
O(On/Off)
5. Rear Auto (Automatic Operation)
6. Rear Control Lockout
7. Fan Control
8. Air Delivery Mode Control
9. Rear Climate Temperature Control REAR
O:
Press REAROto turn
the rear climate control on or off.
SYNC : Press SYNC on the rear
climate display to match the rear
climate control temperature to the
front climate control driver
temperature. The SYNC button will
be lit. Adjust the rear climate control
temperature to change the linked
temperature. The SYNC button
turns off.
Rear Control Lockout : Press Rear
Control Lockout on the rear climate
display to lock or unlock control of
the rear climate control system from
the front seat. When locked,
Qwill
show on the rear climate display.
The rear climate control system
cannot be adjusted from the second
row seats.
Automatic Operation
AUTO : Press AUTO or touch Rear
AUTO on the rear climate display to
automatically control air delivery
and fan speed. A is indicated in the
display on the rear of the center
console storage when automatic operation is active. If any of the
climate control settings are manually
adjusted, this cancels full automatic
operation.
The display on the rear of the center
console storage only indicates
climate control functions when the
system is in rear independent mode.
When SYNC is active the display is
not shown.
Manual Operation
9:
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise or press and hold
SorTon the rear climate display
to increase or decrease the fan
speed.
TEMP : Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise or press and hold
the rear climate display temperature
controls to adjust the rear
passenger temperature. If SYNC is
lit, the rear climate temperature is
linked to the driver temperature
setting.
Y/6or MODE : Touch one or both
modes on the rear climate display or
press MODE on the rear climate
controls to change the direction of
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Driving and Operating 207
If the vehicle cannot shift from
P (Park), a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message will be
displayed. See your dealer for
service.
Manual Park Release
{Warning
The transmission will be placed in
N (Neutral) when the manual park
release is pulled. The vehicle can
roll and you or others could be
injured. Ensure the vehicle is on
level ground.
Caution
The manual park release is not
intended to be used for towing.
Damage may result from using
the manual park release in this
way. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.This vehicle includes a manual park
release that can be used to shift the
vehicle into N (Neutral) when the
engine is not running.
Pulling the manual park release
while the vehicle is on or turning the
ignition on while the manual park
release is pulled, will result in a
Service Transmission message
being displayed.
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
using the manual park release:
1. Ensure the vehicle is on level ground and set the parking
brake. Release the brake
pedal.
2. Turn the vehicle off.
3. Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the fastener located in
the lower front corner of the
interior trim panel on the center
console to the right of the
accelerator pedal.
4. Use a flat-bladed tool to pry off the panel.
5. Ensure more than one minute has elapsed since Step 2.
Apply the brake pedal.