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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to ma intain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the fro nt power seats*
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Lumbar Support
Adjustment
(Driver’s seat
only)
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio*
Features
While listening to other channel, you can re ceive sports alerts such as scores from
your favorite teams.
■To set up a favorite team 1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Audio .
4. Select the SXM tab.
5. Select SportFlash Setup( Favorite Team).
6. Select a team.
■To set up an alert message
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Audio .
4. Select the SXM tab.
5. Select SportFlash Setup(Interrupt) .
6. Select On(one time) or On(continue) .
■Live Sports Alert1Live Sports Alert
The sports alert function at SiriusXM ® mode only.
1 To set up a favorite team
Sports alerts cut in only when SiriusXM ® mode is on.
Selecting On(one time) from the customize settings
disables the alert feature next time you turn the
power mode to ON.
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You can also set up a favori te team by the following
procedure.
1. Select Audio .
2. Select .
3. Select Setting .
4. Select the SXM tab.

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Features
■To set up a alert beep
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Audio.
4. Select the SXM tab.
5. Select SportFlash Setup(Interrupt Beep) .
6. Select On.
■Traffic and Weather Information
You can receive traffic and weather information.
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Audio .
4. Select the SXM tab.
5. Select Traffic & Weather Setup .
6. Select the region.
u When you do not want to rece ive the information, select Unset.
1To set up a alert beep
You can also set up a alert beep by the following
procedure.
1. Select Audio.
2. Select .
3. Select Setting .
4. Select the SXM tab.
1Traffic and Weather Information
The traffic and weather information function at
SiriusXM ® mode only.
You can also set up th e traffic and weather
information by the following procedure.
1. Select Audio.
2. Select .
3. Select Setting .
4. Select the SXM tab.

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Features
SoundAudioCommon
Audio Source Pop-Up
Cover Art
HD Radio Mode*FM/AM
RDS INFO
SXM*Tune Start
SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt)
SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt Beep)
SportsFlash Setup(Favorite Team)
Traffic & Weather Setup
Bluetooth Device List
Default
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
AudioSXM*
Tune StartTurns on and off, sta
rts the song from the
beginning as you change preset stations.On*1/ Off
SportsFlash Setup
(Interrupt)Turns on and off the sp orts alert function.Off*1/On (one time) /
On (continue)
SportsFlash Setup
(Interrupt Beep)Causes the system to beep when there is a sports
alert notification.On /Off*1
SportsFlash Setup
(Favorite Team)Selects your favorite sports teams.
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Traffic & Weather
SetupSelects the region you want to receive the
information.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Audio
settings group as default.Yes /No
SiriusXM ® mode
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models