Note:If you install a child restraint with rigidLATCH attachments, do not tighten thetether strap enough to lift the child restraintoff your vehicle seat cushion when the childis seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snugwithout lifting the front of the child restraint.Keeping the child restraint just touching yourvehicle seat gives the best protection in asevere crash.
1. Route the child safety seat tether strapover the back of the seat. For theoutermost seating positions, route thetether strap under the head restraint andbetween the head restraint posts. For thecenter seating positions, route the tetherstrap over the top of the head restraint.If needed, you can also remove the headrestraints.
2. Locate the correct anchor for theselected seating position, then open thetether anchor cover.
3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor asshown.
4.Tighten the child safety seat tether strapaccording to the manufacturer'sinstructions.
If your child restraint system has a tetherstrap, and the child restraint manufacturerrecommends its use, we also recommend itsuse.
BOOSTER SEATS
WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the child toput the shoulder section of the seatbeltunder their arm or behind their back. Failureto follow this instruction could reduce theeffectiveness of the seatbelt and increasethe risk of injury or death in a crash.
Note:Some booster seat seatbelt guidesmay not accommodate the shoulder portionof the inflatable seatbelt.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat forchildren who have outgrown or no longerproperly fit in a child safety seat (generallychildren who are less than 57 in (1.45 m) tall,are greater than age four (4) and less thanage twelve (12), and between 40 lb (18 kg)and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb(45 kg) if recommended by your childrestraint manufacturer). Many state andprovincial laws require that children useapproved booster seats until they reach ageeight, a height of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb(36 kg).
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out ofposition or with the seatback reclined too farcan take weight off the seat cushion andaffect the decision of the passenger sensingsystem, resulting in serious injury or deathin the event of a crash. Always sit uprightagainst your seat back, with your feet on thefloor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatbackas this can cause the occupant to slide underthe safety belt, resulting in serious injury inthe event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not place objects higherthan the seatback to reduce the risk ofserious injury in the event of a crash orduring heavy braking.
When you use them properly, the seat, headrestraint, safety belt and airbags will provideoptimum protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the base ofyour spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seatback more than30 degrees.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the topof it is level with the top of your head andas far forward as possible. Make sure thatyou remain comfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)between your breastbone and the airbagcover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of the safetybelt over the center of your shoulder andposition the lap strap tightly across yourhips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the risk ofneck injury in the event of a crash. Do notadjust the head restraint when your vehicleis moving.
WARNING: The adjustable headrestraint is a safety device. Wheneverpossible, it should be installed and properlyadjusted when the seat is occupied. Failureto adjust the head restraint properly couldreduce its effectiveness during certainimpacts.
WARNING: Install the head restraintproperly to help minimize the risk of neckinjury in the event of a crash.
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
Rear center head restraint
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The head restraints consist of:
an energy absorbing head restraintA
two steel stemsB
guide sleeve adjust and unlockbuttonC
guide sleeve unlock and removebuttonD
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 it reachesits highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
Tilting Head Restraints
The front head restraints have a tiltingfeature for extra comfort. To tilt the headrestraint, do the following:
1.Adjust the seatback to an upright drivingor riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivoting it forwardagain will then release it to the rearward,untilted position.
POWER SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seat backrest when your vehicle ismoving. This may result in sudden seatmovement, causing the loss of control of yourvehicle.
WARNING: Do not place cargo or anyobjects behind the seatback before returningit to the original position.
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HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................142
Head Restraints.............................................142Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................143Tilting Head Restraints ......................................143
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................139Heated Rear Window...................................139Heated Seats..................................................149Front Seats............................................................149Rear Seats.............................................................150
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83Heated Windshield.......................................139Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................139
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................136
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................138Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................139General Hints........................................................138Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................138Quickly Heating the Interior.............................138Recommended Settings for Cooling..............139Recommended Settings for Heating..............138
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................193Home Screen................................................409
Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............297
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................270Information Display Control.........................83Information Displays......................................110General Information.............................................110
Information Messages..................................116Active Park.............................................................116Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................117Adaptive Headlamps...........................................118AdvanceTrac™........................................................118Airbag......................................................................118Alarm.......................................................................119Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................119AWD........................................................................120Battery and Charging System...........................121Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................122Doors and Locks..................................................122Driver Alert............................................................123Fuel.........................................................................123Hill Start Assist.....................................................124Keys and Intelligent Access..............................124Lane Keeping System........................................125Maintenance.........................................................126
MyKey.....................................................................127Park Aid..................................................................128Park Brake.............................................................128Power Steering....................................................129Pre-Collision Assist.............................................130Remote Start.........................................................130Seats........................................................................131Starting System ....................................................131Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................132Traction Control...................................................132Transmission.........................................................133
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster.........................................103Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamps..............................................94
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................75Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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