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Select to distribute air through
the instrument panel air vents
and footwell air vents.
Select to distribute air through
the footwell air vents.
Select to distribute air through
the windshield air vents and
footwell air vents.
Select to distribute air through
the windshield air vents. You can
also use this setting to defog or
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice. You can also increase the temperature
and fan speed to improve clearing.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: A small amount of air may be felt
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Keep the air intakes in front of the
windshield free from obstruction (such as
snow or leaves) to allow the climate control
system to function effectively.
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position. Increase the temperature
and fan speed and press the A/C button to
improve clearing, if required. Heating the Interior Quickly
•
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell air vents position.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
• Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell and windshield air vents
position.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
• Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
• Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.
Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
• Apply the parking brake.
• Move the transmission selector lever
to position
P or neutral.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Do not recline the
seatback too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in serious injury in the event of a
collision. WARNING:
Always sit upright
against your seatback with your feet on
the floor. WARNING:
Do not place objects
higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seat backrest more
than
30°.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of
10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING:
The adjustable head
restraint is a safety device. Whenever
possible it should be installed and correctly
adjusted when the seat is occupied. An
incorrectly adjusted head restraint may
provide reduced protection to an occupant
during certain rear impacts.
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The head restraint consists of:
Energy absorbing head restraint.
A
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
B
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
C
Steel stems.
D
Adjusting the Head Restraint WARNING: Adjust the head
restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible.
Raising the Head Restraint
Lift the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button B.
2. Push the head restraint down. Removing the Head Restraint WARNING:
Do not remove the head
restraint from an occupied seat.
1. Lift the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons B and C.
3. Remove the head restraint.
Installing the Head Restraint WARNING:
Install head restraints
correctly to help minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
1. Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves.
2. Press and hold buttons B and C.
3. Push the head restraint down.
MANUAL SEATS
Moving the Seat Backward or
Forward WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure that
it has fully latched after returning the seat
backrest to its original position. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous if
you stop suddenly or have a crash. WARNING:
Do not adjust the driver
seat when your vehicle is moving. This may
result in sudden seat movement, causing
the loss of control of your vehicle.
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WARNING: Make sure the driver seat
fully locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. 1. Lift the handle.
2. Move the seat backward or forward to
attain the desired position.
3. Release the handle.
Note: The driver seat has removable stop
bolts on the track to enable access to the
vehicle battery. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 244). Adjusting the Lumbar Support
(If
Equipped) 1.
Rotate the handle clockwise or counter
clockwise to attain the desired lumbar
support.
Recline Adjustment WARNING:
Do not adjust the driver
seat backrest when your vehicle is moving.
This may result in sudden seat movement,
causing the loss of control of your vehicle. WARNING: Do not adjust the recliner
from inside your vehicle if the seat is
unoccupied. The seat back may move
suddenly and cause personal injury.
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1. Lift the handle.
2. Move the seat back backward or
forward to attain the desired position.
3. Release the handle. Adjusting the Armrest 1. Raise the armrest fully.
2. Lower the armrest to the stowed
position.
3. Raise the armrest to attain the desired
position.
POWER SEATS (If Equipped) WARNING:
Do not adjust the driver
seat when your vehicle is moving. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position. WARNING:
The driver seat has
removable stop bolts on the track to
enable access to the vehicle battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery
(page 244).
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Power Lumbar
REAR SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNING:
Do not use the bench
seats as a bed when your vehicle is moving.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not place any objects
on a folded seat. Hard objects may
become projectiles in a crash or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious
personal injury.
Note: Rear seat arrangements vary
depending on the vehicle. Recline Adjustment
(If Equipped) WARNING: When reclining the seat
backrest forward and backward, take care
not to get your hands caught between the
seat backrest and the frame, catches or
mechanism. Failure to take care may result
in personal injury. WARNING: Make sure that any cargo
or objects are not trapped behind the seat
backrest. Make sure the seatbelts are not
trapped in any way when unfolding the
seat backrest up. Failure of an occupant
to be able to use a trapped seatbelt
increases the risk of serious personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Make sure that the seat
backrest is fully engaged in its catch. A seat
backrest which is not fully engaged in its
catch could move in the event of an
accident. This may result in serious
personal injury or death. With the seat occupied, pull the lever or
strap to recline or raise the seat backrest.
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Removing Seats (Passenger
Vehicles)
WARNING: Seats can weigh up to
176 lb (80 kg). Do not attempt to lift or
carry a seat on your own. WARNING:
Do not use the release
handles to lift or carry the seat. 1. Pull the release handle up at an angle
from the floor.
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