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Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in apulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or keys in a
vehicle with children. When there
are children in the rear seat, use
the window lockout button to
prevent operation of the windows.
See
Keys 031.
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0215.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
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Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear door
passenger window switches from
working.
Press
Zto engage the rear
window lockout feature. The
indicator light is on when engaged.
Press
Zagain to disengage.
Window Express Movement
All windows can be opened without
holding the window switch. Press
the switch down fully and quickly
release to express open the
window. If equipped, pull the window switch
up fully and quickly release to
express close the window.
Briefly press or pull the window
switch in the same direction to stop
that window’s express movement.
Window Automatic Reversal
System
The express-close feature will
reverse window movement if it
comes in contact with an object.
Extreme cold or ice could cause the
window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after
the object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal System
Override
{Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before using automatic reversal
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
system override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling
and holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary if
the vehicle's battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window is unable to express-up,
program the window: 1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be programmed. Then close it and
continue to pull the switch
briefly after the window has
fully closed.
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4. Open the window and continueto press the switch briefly after
the window has fully opened.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof only
operates with the ignition on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0215.
1. Slide Switch
2. Tilt Switch
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, press
e(1) to the second detent position and release. To
express-close the sunroof, press
g(1) to the second detent
position and release. Press the
switch again to stop.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold
e(1) until the sunroof reaches
the desired position. Press and hold
g(1) to close.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position,
press
f(2) to vent the sunroof.
Press
g(2) to close.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise.
The air deflector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade
which can be pulled forward to block
sun rays. The sunshade must be
opened and closed manually.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic
reversal system that is only active
when the sunroof is operated in
express-close mode.
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If an object is in the path while
express closing, the reversal system
will detect an object, stop, and open
the sunroof again.
If frost or other conditions prevent
closing, override the feature by
closing the sunroof in manual
mode. To stop movement, release
the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is
normal.
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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 63
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 74
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 77
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Passenger Sensing System . . . 81
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 86
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 86
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Infants and Young Children . . . . 89
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 91
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 93
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 94
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 101 Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Head Restraints
The vehicle's front and rear seats
have adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating positions.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. To raise or lower the
head restraint, press the button
located on the side of the head
restraint, and pull up or push the
head restraint down, and release
the button. Pull and push on the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Rear Seats
The vehicle’s rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Try to move the head restraint to
make sure it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button located on the top of the
seatback and push the head
restraint down. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure it is locked in
place.
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The rear outboard head restraints
are designed to be removed. See
“Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation”underLower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 094.
If you are installing a child restraint
in the rear seat, see “Securing a
Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System” underLower
Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 094.Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the
handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in
place.
Seat Height Adjuster
If equipped, move the lever up or
down to manually raise or lower
the seat.
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Power Seat Adjustment
To adjust the power driver seat,
if equipped:
.Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
To adjust the seatback, see
Reclining Seatbacks 063.
Reclining Seatbacks
{Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
To recline a manual seatback:
1. Lift the lever. If necessary, move the seat
belt out of the way to access
the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release
the lever to lock the seatback
in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to an upright
position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback
returns to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.