Note:Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forward as possible. Make surethat you remain comfortable. If you areextremely tall, adjust the head restraint toits highest position.
Front seat head restraint
Rear seat outboard head restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlockbutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Fold buttonE
Rear center head restraint
The rear center head restraint consists of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.C
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1.Press and hold button C.
2.Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1.Pull the head restraint up until itreaches its highest position.
2.Press and hold buttons C and D.
3.Pull the head restraint up.
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Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
Folding the Head Restraint
1.Press and hold button E.
2.Pull the head restraint back up to reset.
Tilting Head Restraints
The front head restraints tilt for extracomfort. To tilt the head restraint, do thefollowing:
1.Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, un-tiltedposition.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat or seatbackrest when your vehicle ismoving. This may result in suddenseat movement, causing the loss of controlof your vehicle.
Do not recline the seatback too faras this can cause the occupant toslide under the seatbelt, resulting inserious injury in the event of a collision.
Do not place cargo or any objectsbehind the seat backrest beforereturning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make sure thatit has fully latched after returning the seatbackrest to its original position. Anunlatched seat may become dangerous ifyou stop suddenly or have a crash.
Make sure the seat fully locks intoplace by rocking it backward andforward. Not securing the seat intothe locked position can be dangerous in acrash and could cause serious personalinjury or death.
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REAR SEATS
Flip and Fold Seat
With the seat unoccupied, lift the cushionand then fold down the seat back.
Lifting the Seat Cushion
WARNINGS
Do not use the bench seats as a bedwhen your vehicle is moving. Failureto follow this warning could result inserious personal injury or death.
When folding or unfolding the seats,take care not to get your fingerscaught between the seat backrestand seat frame. Failure to follow thiswarning could result in serious personalinjury.
Do not place any objects on a foldedseat. Hard objects may becomeprojectiles in a crash or sudden stop,which may increase the risk of seriouspersonal injury.
Insert your hand into the pull-strap on thecushion, lift upward on the cushion to flipit forward.
Lowering the Seat Cushion
WARNING
Make sure that the seat backrestsare secure and fully locked in theircatches.
Note:When lowering the cushion, makesure no foreign objects are trappedunderneath.
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Lower the seat cushion to the full-downposition.
Folding the Seatback Down
Note:Do not attempt to fold the rear seatbackrest forward before flipping the seatcushion up and out from underneath it.
Note:When folding the seatback, makesure no foreign objects are trappedunderneath.
Note:Do not attempt to fold the rear seatbackrest forward before lowering the headrestraints. See Head Restraints (page 104).
Before folding the rear row seats, fold thehead restraint down by pushing the buttonlocated on the side of the head restraint.
When the seatback is in the upright andlocked position, depress the back-latchrelease button.
Fold the seatback forward until it rests onthe head restraints.
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Folding the Seatback Upright
WARNING
When unfolding the seat, make surethat the seatbelts are not trappedbehind the seat.
Note:Make sure that the seat cushion andbackrests are secure and fully locked in theircatches.
With the seat free of foreign objects, liftthe seatback upright.
Secure the seatback in a fully upright andlatched position, the latches will besecured to the side-pillar mounted strikers.
Rear Seat Armrest (if equipped)
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Fold the armrest down to use the armrest.
HEATED SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must exercise care when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the heated seat to overheat.Do not puncture the seat with pins, needlesor other pointed objects. This may damagethe heating element which may cause theheated seat to overheat. An overheatedseat may cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid is spilled on the seat. Allowthe seat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless theengine is running. Doing so can causethe battery to lose charge.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.Warmer settings are indicated by moreindicator lights.
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LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
REAR UNDER FLOOR
STORAGE
Adjustable Load Floor (If Equipped)
The adjustable load floor can be set tothree different positions. When theAdjustable Load Floor is in the highestpostition and the rear seat backrests arefolded forward, the Adjustable Load Floorand the folded seats form a continous flatsurface.
Lowest position.A
Middle position.B
Highest position.C
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on the luggagecover. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personalinjury or death in the event of a suddenstop or crash.
Use the luggage cover to cover items in theluggage area of your vehicle.
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Personal Safety System™..........................35How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?..................................................................35Phone...............................................................334During a Phone Call..........................................338Making Calls.........................................................337Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................334Phone Menu.........................................................335Receiving Calls....................................................338Smartphone Connectivity..............................339Text Messaging...................................................339Post-Crash Alert System...........................185Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................54Power Seats...................................................108Adjust Four Way Position.................................110Adjust the Lumbar Support...........................109Adjust the Seat Back Recliner........................110Power Windows..............................................76Accessory Delay.....................................................77Bounce-Back..........................................................76One-Touch Down.................................................76One-Touch Up.......................................................76Window Lock..........................................................77Programming a MyKey.................................52Optional Settings.................................................52Protecting the Environment........................15PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................265Push Button Ignition Switch.....................120Failure to Start.....................................................120Starting the Engine............................................120Stopping the Engine When the Vehicle isMoving.................................................................121Stopping the Engine with the VehicleStationary..........................................................121Switching the Ignition On (AccessoryMode)................................................................120
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Rear Parking Aid.............................................151Rear Seats.........................................................111Flip and Fold Seat.................................................111Folding the Seatback Down............................112Lifting the Seat Cushion.....................................111
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................163Adjustable Load Floor.......................................163Rear View Camera........................................152Enhanced Park Aids...........................................155Using the Rear View Camera System.........153Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................152Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........69Rear Window Washer.........................................69Rear Window Wiper............................................69Recommended Towing Weights.............172Refueling..........................................................130Refueling System Overview...........................130Refueling System Warning..............................132Refueling Your Vehicle......................................130Remote Control..............................................45Remote Control With a Folding KeyBlade....................................................................46Replacing the Battery.........................................46Removing a Headlamp...............................217Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............234Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................49Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................191Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)................................................................191Roadside Assistance....................................181Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................182Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage..................182Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................182Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................181Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................181Roadside Emergencies................................181Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................164Adjusting the Crossbar.....................................164
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