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2. Pull the strap on the back of the seat and 
the seat will tilt forward.
Pull Strap
3. 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 seatback. 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.
 Pull Strap For Third Row Passengers
NOTE:
This process is for when there is no child seat 
installed. Use the easy entry lever if a child seat 
is installed.
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If 
Equipped
1. Lower the center head restraint down to  the seatback by pushing the button on the 
guide and pushing the head restraint 
down.
 2. Pull release strap marked “1” to release the 
anchors.
Release Strap “1”
3. Pull release strap marked “2” and tumble  the seat rearward into the storage bin.
Strap “2”
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1. To access the storage area, remove the 
floor mat (if equipped) and place the lock 
rod in the locked position.
Lock Rod
NOTE:
Push the lock rod inward for the locked posi -
tion.
Pull outward on the lock rod for the unlocked 
position.
2. Pull the latch located near the second row  seat to open the floor panel.
 Floor Latch
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.
Push Panel Forward
 4. Pull the strap located on the seat and pull 
the seat out of the storage area. Push the 
seat rearward making sure that it locks into 
the floor. Fold the seatback into the upright 
position and pull the headrest up.
NOTE:
The seatback may be locked, if it is, it will be 
necessary to use the recliner handle to unlock 
the back before folding into the upright position.
Pull Strap
5. Replace the plastic storage bin into the  storage area.
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WINDOWS
Power Windows
You can control either the front or rear windows 
using controls located on the driver's door trim 
panel.
The driver may lock out the rear power windows 
by pushing the bar control just below the power 
window controls.
The controls will operate only when the ignition 
switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and 
during power accessory delay.
Driver’s Power Window Controls Front Passenger Power Door Controls
NOTE:
Power Window controls will also remain active 
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch 
has been placed in the OFF position, depending 
upon the accessory delay setting. Opening a 
front door will cancel this feature.
There is a single control on the front 
passenger’s door trim panel which operates the 
passenger door window and a set of controls 
that lock and unlock all doors. The controls will 
operate only when the ignition switch is in the 
ON/RUN or ACC position and during power 
accessory delay. Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If 
Equipped
The front driver and front passenger controls 
may be equipped with an Auto Up feature. Lift 
the window control fully upward to the second 
detent, release, and the window will go up 
automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up 
during the Auto Up operation, push down on the 
control briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window 
control to the first detent and release when you 
want the window to stop.
NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during 
auto-closure, it will reverse direction and 
then go back down. Remove the obstacle and 
use the window control again to close the 
window.
Any impact due to rough road conditions may 
trigger the auto reverse function unexpect
-
edly during auto-closure. If this happens, pull 
the control lightly to the first detent and hold 
to close window manually.
1 — Power Window Lockout Switch (If Equipped)
2 — Rear Passenger Window Controls
3 — Front Driver And Passenger Window Controls
1 — Window Open/Close
2 — Power Door Locks
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LIFTGATE
Opening
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released in several ways:
Overhead console liftgate button
Key fob
Outside handle
Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice 
within five seconds to release the liftgate.
The key fob and the overhead console button 
will release the liftgate when the liftgate is 
locked. The outside handle requires the liftgate 
to be unlocked. If the vehicle is equipped with 
Passive Entry, pulling the outside handle will 
unlock and release the liftgate, with a valid 
Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the 
liftgate.
 Unlock Liftgate Using Passive Entry
NOTE:
If “1st Press of key fob Unlocks All Doors” is 
programmed in Uconnect Settings, all doors will 
unlock with a Passive Entry handle activation. If 
“1st Press of key fob Unlocks Driver Door” is 
programmed in Uconnect Settings, the liftgate 
will only unlock with handle activation. Refer to 
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further 
information.
Closing
To Close The Liftgate
Grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate 
lowering the liftgate. Release the handle when 
the liftgate takes over the closing effort.
To Lock The Vehicle
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft 
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, pushing the Passive Entry 
lock button located to the right of the outside 
handle will lock the vehicle.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow 
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. 
You and your passengers could be injured 
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed 
when you are operating the vehicle.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate 
open, make sure that all windows are 
closed, and the climate control blower 
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the 
recirculation mode.
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Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened or closed in 
several ways:
Overhead console liftgate button
Key fob
Outside handle (opens liftgate only)
Button just inside the liftgate on the upper 
left trim (when liftgate is open)
Hands-Free Liftgate (if equipped) — opens lift -
gate only
Using the above ways:
When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate 
will open
When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate will 
close
When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will 
reverse Push the Power Liftgate button on the overhead 
console to open or close the liftgate.
Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice 
within five seconds to open or close the liftgate.
Overhead Console Power Switches
The key fob and the overhead console button 
will operate the liftgate when the liftgate is 
locked. The outside handle requires the liftgate 
to be unlocked. If the vehicle is equipped with 
Passive Entry, depressing the touch pad on the  outside handle or Hands-Free Liftgate foot 
activation (if equipped) will unlock and open the 
liftgate, with a valid Passive Entry key fob within 
5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate handle.
NOTE:
To open the liftgate, the Hands-Free Liftgate 
foot activation (if equipped) requires a valid 
Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of 
the door handle.
If “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks All Doors” is 
programmed in Uconnect Settings, all doors 
will unlock with a Passive Entry hands-free 
activation. If “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks 
Driver Door” is programmed in Uconnect 
Settings, the liftgate will only unlock with 
hands-free activation.
Tones are sounded and the turn signals are 
flashed with liftgate movements. These 
alerts can be turned on or off in Uconnect 
Settings.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” 
for further information.
1 — Liftgate
2 — Right Sliding Door
3 — Sliding Door Power Off
4 — Left Sliding Door
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196SAFETY  
Enhanced Accident Response System  
In the event of an impact, if the communication 
network remains intact, and the power remains 
intact, depending on the nature of the event, 
the ORC will determine whether to have the 
Enhanced Accident Response System perform 
the following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped).
Cut off battery power to the electric motor (if 
equipped).
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has 
power.
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on 
as long as the battery has power or for 
15 minutes from the intervention of the 
Enhanced Accident Response System.
Unlock the power door locks. Your vehicle may also be designed to perform 
any of these other functions in response to the 
Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the 
HVAC Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circula
-
tion Door
Cut off battery power to the:
Engine
Electric Motor (if equipped)
Electric power steering
Brake booster
Electric park brake
Automatic transmission gear selector
Horn
Front wiper
Headlamp washer pump NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition 
to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the 
key from the ignition switch to avoid draining the 
battery. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks 
in the engine compartment and on the ground 
near the engine compartment and fuel tank 
before resetting the system and starting the 
engine. If there are no fuel leaks or damage to 
the vehicle electrical devices (e.g. headlights) 
after an accident, reset the system by following 
the procedure described below. If you have any 
doubt, contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset 
Procedure
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” 
for additional information.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident 
Response System functions after an event, the 
ignition switch must be changed from ignition 
START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF. Carefully 
check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine 
compartment and on the ground near the 
engine compartment and fuel tank before 
resetting the system and starting the engine.
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Tether Strap Anchorages (Second Row 7 Passenger 
Stow ‘n Go Anchorage Shown)
Tether Strap Anchorages (Second Row 8 Passenger An -
chorage Shown) Tether Strap Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorage 
Shown)
LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will 
be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap 
on each side. Each will have a hook or 
connector to attach to the lower anchorage and 
a way to tighten the connection to the 
anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and 
some rear-facing child restraints will also be 
equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap 
will have a hook at the end to attach to the top 
tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap 
after it is attached to the anchorage.
Center Seat LATCH
This vehicle has 4 lower LATCH anchorages in 
the third row, rear seat. Anchorages A and B are 
used for the right outboard position behind the 
front passenger (1). Anchorages C and D are 
used for the center seating position (2). The left 
outboard position (3) does not have lower 
anchorages. Do not
 install a child restraint 
using anchorages B and C. This is not a LATCH 
position in your vehicle.
Center Seat LATCH Positions
If a child restraint installed in the center 
position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle 
for the outboard position, do not use that 
outboard position. If a child seat in the center 
position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or 
seat belt, do not install a child seat in that 
outboard position.
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(Continued)
NOTE:
You must press and hold the brake pedal while 
shifting out of PARK.
Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park 
Interlock which requires the transmission to be 
in PARK before the ignition can be turned to the 
OFF mode. This helps the driver avoid 
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing 
the transmission in PARK. This system also 
locks the transmission in PARK whenever the 
ignition is in the OFF mode.
NOTE:
The transmission is NOT locked in PARK when 
the ignition is in the ACC mode (even though the 
engine will be off). Ensure that the transmission 
is in PARK, and the ignition is  OFF (not in ACC 
mode) before exiting the vehicle.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake 
Transmission Shift Interlock system (BTSI) that 
holds the transmission gear selector in PARK 
unless the brakes are applied. To shift the 
transmission out of PARK, the engine must be 
running and the brake pedal must be pressed. 
The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift 
from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the 
vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could 
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with 
all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle 
while the engine is running. Before exiting a 
vehicle, always come to a complete stop, 
then apply the parking brake, shift the 
transmission into PARK, and turn the igni -
tion OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF 
mode, the transmission is locked in PARK, 
securing the vehicle against unwanted 
movement.
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure 
the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the 
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the 
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or 
with access to an unlocked vehicle. 
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of 
reasons. A child or others could be seriously 
or fatally injured. Children should be 
warned not to touch the parking brake, 
brake pedal or the transmission gear 
selector.
WARNING!  (Continued)
Do not leave the key fob in or near the 
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the 
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could 
operate power windows, other controls, or 
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the 
following precautions are not observed:
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only 
after the vehicle has come to a complete 
stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, 
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is 
above idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure 
your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
WARNING!  (Continued)
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