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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 33
SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVE HEAD
R
ESTRAINTS (AHR) — FRONT SEATS

Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) are
passive, deployable components, and vehicles with
this equipment can not be readily identified by any
markings, only through visual inspection of the head
restraint. The head restraint will be split in two
halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim,
the back half being decorative plastic.

When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front
h a

lf of the head restraint extends forward to
minimize the gap between the back of the
occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is
designed to help prevent or reduce the extent
of injuries to the driver and front passenger in
c e

rtain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant
Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further
information.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
h
e

ad restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button, located at the
base of the head restraint, and push downward
on the head restraint.

Adjustment Button

For comfort, the Active Head Restraints can be
t i

lted forward and backward. To tilt the head
restraint closer to the back of your head, pull
forward on the bottom of the head restraint.
Push rearward on the bottom of the head
restraint to move the head restraint away from
your head.
Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)
Active Head Restraint (Tilted)

Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
WARNING! (Continued)
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34 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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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/
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)/
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in
“Safety” for further information.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
The second row seats are equipped with
adjustable and removable head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
h e

ad restraint. To lower the head restraint,
push the adjustment button located on the
base of the head restraint, and push downward
on the head restraint.
Rear Head Restraint

WARNING!

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)
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.

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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Management System
Five Passenger System Features
A raised load floor that sits on top of a large
built-in storage bin.
A tri-fold door built into the load floor that
allows easy access to items in the built-in
storage bin.
60/40 split second-row passenger seats with
fold flat feature, which allows for extended
cargo space. Refer to “Seats” in this chapter
for further information.
An optional front passenger seat with fold flat
feature, which extends cargo space even
further. Refer to “Seats” in this chapter for
further information.
Cargo tie-downs.
A retractable cargo area cover (if equipped).
Seven Passenger System Features
A large built-in storage bin with a hinged hard -
cover located in the floor behind the third-row
p a

ssenger seats.
60/40 split second-row passenger seats with
fold flat feature, which allows for extended
cargo space. Refer to “Seats” in this chapter
for further information.
50/50 split third-row passenger seats with
fold flat feature, which allows for extended
cargo space. Refer to “Seats” in this chapter
for further information.
An optional front passenger seat with fold flat
feature, which extends cargo space even
further. Refer to “Seats” in this chapter for
further information.
Cargo tie-downs.
Retractable Cargo Area Cover (Five
Passenger Models) — If Equipped
NOTE:
The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to
s e

cure loads. It will not prevent cargo from
shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo.
The removable retractable cargo area cover
m o

unts in the cargo area behind the top of the
rear seats. The cover, when extended, covers the cargo
a
r

ea to keep items out of sight. Notches in the
trim panels near the liftgate opening secure the
extended cover in place.
The cover rolls away neatly inside its housing
w h

en not in use. You can also remove the cover
from the vehicle to make more room in the
cargo area.
To Install The Cover:

1. P osition the cover in the vehicle so that the
f
lat side of the housing faces upward.

2. I nsert either the left or the right
s
pring-loaded post (located on the ends of
the cover housing) into the left attachment
point or the right attachment point (shown).

Installing Retractable Cargo Area Cover

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Pull upward on the release handle, located on
the front of the lid, to gain access to the storage
tray and storage compartment.

Center Console Storage Tray

The storage tray can be slid forward and
r e

arward or removed to access the center
console storage compartment.

Center Console Storage Compartment

Sliding Armrest
The center console armrest can also slide
rearward for easy access to the storage area.

Sliding Armrest

CUPHOLDERS
There are two cupholders, located in the center
floor console, for the front passengers.
Floor Console Cupholders

For passengers in the second row, there are two
c u

pholders located in the center armrest
between the two seats.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.

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4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and
lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap
belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt.
To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the
l a

tch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug
seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under
the seat belt in a collision.

Positioning The Lap Belt

5. P osition the shoulder belt across the
s
houlder and chest with minimal, if any
slack so that it is comfortable and not
resting on your neck. The retractor will
withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
6. T
o release the seat belt, push the red button
o
n the buckle. The seat belt will automatically
retract to its stowed position. If necessary,
slide the latch plate down the webbing to
allow the seat belt to retract fully.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted
lap/shoulder belt.

1. P osition the latch plate as close as
p
ossible to the anchor point.

2. A t about 6 to 12
inches (15 to 30 cm) above
th
e latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt
webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that
begins immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded w
ebbing. The folded webbing must enter
the slot at the top of the latch plate.
4. C ontinue to slide the latch plate up until it
c
lears the folded webbing and the seat belt
is no longer twisted.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and outboard front passenger
seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be
adjusted upward or downward to position the
seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze
the anchorage button to release the anchorage,
and move it up or down to the position that
serves you best.

Adjustable Upper Anchorage
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you
w i

ll prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower
position, and if you are taller than average, you
will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher
position. After you release the anchorage button,
try to move it up or down to make sure that it is
locked in position.

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128 SAFETY
If the passenger seating position is equipped
with an ALR and is being used for normal usage,
only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough

to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s
m i

d-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the
ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound
as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing
to retract completely in this case and then
c a

refully pull out only the amount of webbing
necessary to comfortably wrap around the
occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate
into the buckle until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is
au
tomatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a
child restraint is installed in a seating position
that has a seat belt with this feature. Children
12 years old and under should always be
properly restrained in the rear seat of a vehicle
with a rear seat. How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. B
uckle the combination lap and shoulder
b
elt.

2. G rasp the shoulder portion and pull
d
ownward until the entire seat belt is
extracted.
3. A llow the seat belt to retract. As the seat
b
elt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the seat belt is now in the
Automatic Locking Mode. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt
a
n

d allow it to retract completely to disengage
the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the
vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.WARNING!

Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front
of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air
bag can cause death or serious injury to a child
12 years or younger, including a child in a
rear-facing child restraint.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint
in the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a
r e

ar-facing child restraint in the rear seat.
If the vehicle does not have a rear seat, do
n o

t transport a rear-facing child restraint in
that vehicle.
WARNING!
The seat belt assembly must be replaced if
the switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) feature or any other seat belt function
is not working properly when checked
according to the procedures in the Service
Manual.
Failure to replace the seat belt assembly
could increase the risk of injury in colli -
sions.
Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to
restrain occupants who are wearing the
seat belt or children who are using booster
seats. The locked mode is only used to
install rear-facing or forward-facing child
restraints that have a harness for
restraining the child.

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Children Too Large For Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the
shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are
long enough to bend over the front of the seat
when their back is against the seatback, should
use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple
5-step test to decide whether the child can use
the vehicle’s seat belt alone:

1. C an the child sit all the way back against
t
he back of the vehicle seat?

2. D o the child’s knees bend comfortably over
t
he front of the vehicle seat – while the child
is still sitting all the way back?
3. D oes the shoulder belt cross the child’s
s
houlder between the neck and arm?
4. I s the lap part of the belt as low as possible,
t
ouching the child’s thighs and not the
stomach?
5. C an the child stay seated like this for the
w
hole trip?
If the answer to any of these questions was “no,”
t
h

en the child still needs to use a booster seat in
this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder
belt, check seat belt fit periodically and make
sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A child’s
squirming or slouching can move the belt out of
position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or
neck, move the child closer to the center of the
vehicle, or use a booster seat to position the seat
belt on the child correctly.
WARNING!
Improper installation can lead to failure of
an infant or child restraint. It could come
loose in a collision. The child could be badly
injured or killed. Follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s directions exactly when
installing an infant or child restraint.
After a child restraint is installed in the
vehicle, do not move the vehicle seat
forward or rearward because it can loosen
the child restraint attachments. Remove
the child restraint before adjusting the
vehicle seat position. When the vehicle seat
has been adjusted, reinstall the child
restraint.
When your child restraint is not in use,
secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or
LATCH anchorages, or remove it from the
vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle.
In a sudden stop or accident, it could strike
the occupants or seatbacks and cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt
under an arm or behind their back. In a crash,
the shoulder belt will not protect a child
properly, which may result in serious injury or
death. A child must always wear both the lap
and shoulder portions of the seat belt
correctly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight
of the child restraint) for using the LATCH
anchorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg)Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child
a
n
d the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether
anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more
than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be
us
ed together to attach a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint? NoDo not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to
a
t

tach a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint.
Booster seats may be attached to the LATCH anchorages if allowed by the
b o

oster seat manufacturer. See your booster seat owner’s manual for
more information.
Can two child restraints be attached using a
c o

mmon lower LATCH anchorage? NoNever “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the
c
e

nter position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the
seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat
using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the
b a

ck of the front passenger seat? YesThe child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child
r
e
straint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint
Owner’s Manual for more information.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? YesAll second row head restraints are removable if they interfere with the
i
n

stallation of the child restraint.
Refer to “Head Restraints” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
i n

formation.
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