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WINDOWS ............................................................59 Power Vent Windows — If Equipped .......... 59
Power Windows ............................................ 59
HOOD......................................................................61
Opening The Hood ....................................... 61
Closing The Hood ......................................... 61
LIFTGATE ................................................................62
Opening ........................................................ 62
Closing .......................................................... 62
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ...................... 62
Cargo Area Features ................................... 63
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .........63
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ..........63
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® .................................................. 64 Programming A Rolling Code ...................... 64
Programming A Non-Rolling Code............... 65
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..... 66
Using HomeLink® ........................................ 67
Security......................................................... 67
Troubleshooting Tips ................................... 67
General Information .................................... 68
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................................68
Storage ......................................................... 68
Cupholders .................................................. 73
Sun Screens — If Equipped ......................... 75
Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped....... 75
Power Inverter — If Equipped ...................... 77
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped ......... 78
Sunglass Storage Bin — If Equipped........... 78 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............. 79
Deploying The Crossbars............................. 79
Stowing The Crossbars................................ 80
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...................................... 82 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................ 84
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..................... 85
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls ....................................................... 85 Oil Life Reset ................................................ 87
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items .... 87
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................. 93
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .................. 94 Red Warning Lights ..................................... 94
Yellow Warning Lights ................................. 97
White Indicator Lights ............................... 100Green Indicator Lights ............................... 100Blue Indicator Lights.................................. 100
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II..... 101
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................. 101
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .............................102
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................103
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 103
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ... 104 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ........................ 110
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
— If Equipped ............................................. 110 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................................ 115
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................. 119
Occupant Restraint Systems Features .... 119
Important Safety Precautions ................... 119
Seat Belt Systems .................................... 120Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)... 131
Child Restraints ......................................... 141Transporting Pets ..................................... 159
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 159
Transporting Passengers .......................... 159
Exhaust Gas ............................................... 159
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .................................... 160 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ........................ 161
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................... 162
Normal Starting ......................................... 162Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ......................... 163 After Starting — Warming Up The
Engine ........................................................ 163 If Engine Fails To Start ............................. 163
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ........ 163

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 163
PARK BRAKE ..................................................... 164
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............................ 165 Key Ignition Park Interlock ........................ 166Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ........................................................ 166 Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode .....................167Six-Speed Automatic Transmission ..........167
Gear Ranges ..............................................168
POWER STEERING ............................................. 172
Power Steering Fluid Check ......................173
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .................... 173
To Activate .................................................. 174To Set A Desired Speed .............................174To Vary The Speed Setting ........................ 174To Accelerate For Passing ........................ 175To Resume Speed......................................175
To Deactivate .............................................175
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST
— IF EQUIPPED ................................................... 175
ParkSense Sensors ...................................176
ParkSense Warning Display ......................176
ParkSense Display ..................................... 176Enabling/Disabling ParkSense ................. 178
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System ........................................................ 178 Cleaning The ParkSense System ..............178
ParkSense System Usage Precautions ....178 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............. 179
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................. 181
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................. 181
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................182
Certification Label ..................................... 182
TRAILER TOWING ............................................... 183
Common Towing Definitions ..................... 183Trailer Hitch Classification ........................ 184
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .......... 186 Trailer And Tongue Weight ....................... 186
Towing Requirements ............................... 187Towing Tips ................................................ 189
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......................... 191
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................ 191 Recreational Towing — All Models ............ 191
DRIVING TIPS ...................................................... 192
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 192
Driving Through Water .............................. 192
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .......................194
BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................ 194Replacement Bulbs .................................. 194Replacing Exterior Bulbs ........................... 196 FUSES .................................................................. 197
General Information .................................. 198
Totally Integrated Power Module
(Fuses) ....................................................... 198
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....................... 202
Jack Location ............................................. 203
Spare Tire Tools ......................................... 203To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut ..... 203Spare Tire Removal .................................. 205
Spare Tire Removal Instructions .............. 205
Preparations For Jacking ......................... 206
Jacking Instructions................................... 206
Securing The Compact Spare Tire ............ 210
Road Tire Installation ................................ 211
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 212
JUMP STARTING ................................................ 219
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 219
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 220
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 221
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ........................... 222
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................. 223
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....................... 224
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ................................................. 225
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 225

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Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
For models equipped with manual reclining
seats, the recline lever is located on the
outboard side of the seat.

Manual Recline Lever
To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever,
then push back to the desired position and
release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever
to return the seatback to its normal position.
Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward
on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
Stow 'n Go Seating
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating,
the second and third row seats can be folded
into the floor for convenient storage.
Second Row Stow 'n Go
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seats, the
seats will fold and tumble in one motion.
To stow the second row seats, proceed as
follows:

1. Move the front seat fully forward.

2. Recline the front seatback fully forward.
3. Raise the armrests on the second row seat.
NOTE:
Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the
armrests are raised.Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result
from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
WARNING!
(Continued)
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair
visibility or become a dangerous projectile in
a sudden stop or collision.
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6. Push the seat into the storage bin.
Seat In Storage Bin

7. Close the storage bin cover.
To Unstow Second Row Seats
To unstow the second row seat, proceed as
follows:

1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the
storage bin and push the seat rearward to
latch the seat anchors.
3. Lift the seatback to the full upright position.
4. Return the head restraint to its upright position, close the storage bin cover and
slide the storage bin locking mechanism to
the “unlocked” position.
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the
seat storage bin covers are not properly
latched:
Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open.
Keep the storage bin covers closed and
latched while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie
down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be locked and
flat to avoid damage from contact with the
front seat tracks, which have minimal clear -
ance to the cover.
Do not sit on the second row seat when it is
in the stowed position with the seatback
upright otherwise damage to the seat may
occur.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle
could be injured if seats are not properly
latched to their floor attachments. Always
be sure the seats are fully latched.
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious
injury or death in a collision. Always make
sure the head restraints are in their upright
positions when the seat is to be occupied.
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Stow 'n Go Seat — Folded And Latched Position
To tumble or stow the seat from the folded and
latched position, proceed as follows:

1. Return the seatback to the upright
position.

Raising The Seatback

2. Return the head restraint to the upright position.
Raising The Head Restraint

3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat to fold head rest,
seatback, and tumble the seat forward.
Easy Entry Second Row
The second row Stow 'n Go seats allow easy
entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area.
Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the
outboard side of the seat.
Seatback Recliner Lever

The seat will automatically fold into position for
easy entry into the third row.
WARNING!
In the event of a collision you could be injured
if the seat is not fully latched.

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Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
While the bench seat does not stow in the floor,
it is removable for added cargo space.

Second Row Bench Seat

Release levers are located on the rear leg
assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat,
squeeze each release handle and rotate
downwards to deploy the wheels. A lock
indicator button pops up when the seat is
unlocked. The seat assembly can now be
removed from the vehicle and moved on its
Easy Out Rollers.
Release Handles

To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the
detent positions on the floor. Squeeze the
release handle and rotate upward until the lock
indicator button returns into the handle.
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If
Equipped
To manually fold the third row seats, proceed as
follows:

1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the
guide and pushing the head restraint
down.

2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1”
located on the outboard side of the head
restraint.

Head Restraint Release Strap “1”

WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become
loose. Personal injuries could result. After
reinstalling these seats, be sure the red
indicator button on the release handles
return into the handles.
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3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on
the rear of the seat to lower the seatback.

Release Strap “2”

4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors.

Release Strap “3”
5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble
the seat rearward into the storage bin.

Release Strap “4”
Stowed Third Row Seat
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats
are left folded for an extended period of time.
This is normal and by simply opening the seats
to the open position, over time the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape.
To Unfold Third Row Seats
To unfold the third row seats, proceed as
follows:

1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat
out of the storage bin and push the seat
forward until the anchors latch.

2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the recliner.
3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its full upright position.
4. Raise the head restraint to its upright position.

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Active Head Restraint (Tilted)

NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed
by qualified technicians, for service purposes
only. If either of the head restraints require
removal, see an authorized dealer.
In the event of deployment of an Active Head
Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in
“Safety” for further information.
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats
The head restraints on the second row quad
seats are non-adjustable and non-removable.
The head restraint will automatically fold
forward when the seat release lever is pulled
during the Stow n’ Go procedure. Refer to
“Seats” in this chapter for further information.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein -
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants.
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s
seat until the head restraints are placed in
their proper positions in order to minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
collision.
Do not place items over the top of the
Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat
covers or portable DVD players. These
items may interfere with the operation of
the Active Head Restraint in the event of a
collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
Active Head Restraints may be deployed if
they are struck by an object such as a hand,
foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental
deployment of the Active Head Restraint
ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose
cargo could contact the Active Head
Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to
follow this warning could cause personal
injury if the Active Head Restraint is
deployed.
WARNING! (Continued)
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