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Using the Auto Advance ‘n Return Feature
NOTE:
•The button is only functional when the power sliding
door is open and the vehicle is in PARK. If the door is
not open or the vehicle is not in PARK when the button
is pushed, the front seat will not move and a message
will be displayed in instrument cluster display.
• If the power sliding door is closing when the button is
pushed, the front seat will not move and a message will
be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
1. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return button. The front seat cushion and seat back will move as
necessary to a location that will allow space for the
second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement.
2. Perform the second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement. Refer to “Second Row Stow ‘n Go” for further informa-
tion.
3. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return button a second time. The front seat cushion and seat back will
return to the original starting location. NOTE:
•
To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, push the
Auto Advance ‘n Return button, or push the front power
seat button to stop the seat movement. Pushing the Auto
Advance ‘n Return button again will return the front
seat to the original starting location.
• The Auto Advance ‘n Return system includes obstacle
detection. When the system detects an obstacle, the seat
will stop, reverse direction, and return to the previous
location. A message will be displayed in the instrument
cluster indicating that an obstacle has been detected.
• If the front seat is already in a location that will allow
space for Stow ‘n Go of the second row seat, the front
seat will not move and a message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster.
• If calibration of the front seat is lost, the seat will
automatically re-calibrate when the Auto Advance ‘n
Return button is pushed. This may result in the seat
cushion moving forward and downward, before moving
to the location that will allow space for the second row
Stow ‘n Go seat movement.
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Second Row Stow ’n Go
For Manual Seats:To stow the seat in the floor, move the
front seat all the way forward using the manual seat
adjustment bar. Move the seat back all the way forward
using the recliner handle located on the outboard side of
the cushion. Move the seat height to at least mid position
using the height adjuster handle in the outboard side of the
cushion.
For Power Seats: Push the Auto Advance ‘n Return button
located on the B pillar trim (if equipped.) Refer to Auto
Advance ‘n Return - If Equipped in this section for
instructions.
1. To access the storage bin, place the lock rod in the locked position. NOTE:
•Push the lock rod inward for the locked position.
• Pull outward on the lock rod for the unlocked position.
• For information on storage bin function with the seats
rearward refer to “Second Row Floor Storage Bins” in
“Internal Equipment” for further information.
Lock Rod
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2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to openthe floor panel. 3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats
while folding the top half down and rest it against the
front seats.
Floor Latch
Push Panel Forward
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4. Fold the armrest upward and stow the seat by grabbingthe strap on the lower part of the seat back, and guide
the seat into the tub. 5. Push down on the seat back to lock the seat in the tub.
Pull Strap
Push To Lock
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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 otherwise
damage to the seat may occur.
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 Auto Advance ‘n Return button
located on the B pillar trim (if equipped). Refer to Auto
Advance ‘n Return - If Equipped in this section for
instructions.
1. To access the storage bin, place the lock rod in the locked position. NOTE:
•Push the lock rod inward for the locked position.
• Pull outward on the lock rod for the unlocked position.
Lock Rod
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2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to openthe floor panel. 3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats
while folding the top half down and rest it against the
front seats.
Floor Latch
Push Panel Forward
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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 bypulling the recliner handle on the bottom part of the
seat. Before pulling the recliner lever, make sure the arm
rests are folded up.
Pull the strap on the back of the seat and the seat will tilt
forward. 2. To put it back into position, pull back on the folded seat
and make sure that it locks into position. Then, pull the
seatback toward the back and fold down the arm rests.
Exit For Third Row Passengers
For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull strap
located on the outboard side of the seat near the bottom of
the seat back. Third row passengers can pull on the strap
and push the seat forward for folding the seatback down
and tilting the seat to the floor.
Recliner Lever
Pull Strap
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NOTE:
•The seatback may lock into the fold flat position. Use the
recline lever to unlock the seatback.
• When returning the seat to the original position, the
headrest must be folded back to the original position.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.
Fold Headrest To Upward Position
Second Row 8th Seat Fold Flat Strap
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