
Second Row Outermost Seat Head
Restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Fold button.
B
Two steel stems.
C
Guide sleeve.
D
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button B.
2. Pull the head restraint back up to reset.
Tilting Head Restraints
The front head restraints tilt for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following: 1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the position you prefer.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.
MANUAL SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING:
Do not adjust the
driver seat or seat backrest when your
vehicle is moving. This may result in
sudden seat movement, causing the loss
of control of your vehicle. WARNING:
Make sure the seat
fully locks into place by rocking it
backward and forward. Not securing the
seat into the locked position can be
dangerous in a crash and could cause
serious personal injury or death.
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REAR SEATS
Adjusting the Seat Backrest
WARNING: Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING:
Do not recline the
seatback too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in serious injury in the event of
a collision. Lift the handle to adjust the seat backrest
rearward or forward. The seat backrest can
also fold forward until it is flat. Folding the Seat Backrest Flat
(If
Equipped) WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash. Lift the handle and fold the seat backrest
forward until it is flat.
Note:
For the bench seats, make sure the
center seatbelt is unbuckled before folding
the seat backrest.
Note: You may need to move the front row
seat forward to allow the second row seat
to fold flat.
To return the seat backrest to the upright
position, lift the seat backrest toward the
rear of the vehicle until it latches.
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Folding the Second Row Center Seat
Pull the strap to fold the seat backrest flat.
To return the seat to the upright position,
rotate the seat backrest until it locks.
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Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System............................................................... 176
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 269
R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................160 Object Distance Indicator................................ 162
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........105 Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents.................................................................. 105
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents.................................................................. 105
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator...........105
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed................................................................ 106
Setting the Rear Temperature....................... 106
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 106
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 106
Rear Seats........................................................113
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 113
Folding the Seat Backrest Flat....................... 113
Rear View Camera........................................162 Camera Guidelines............................................ 163
Manual Zoom....................................................... 165
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 164
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 165
Rear Camera On Demand............................... 165
Using the Rear View Camera System.........163
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 162
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........68 Rear Camera Washer......................................... 69
Rear Window Washer......................................... 69
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................... 69
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.......234
Recommended Towing Weights
.............187
Reduced Engine Performance..................191
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)...............................................131
Refueling System Overview............................. 131
Refueling System Warning.............................. 133
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 131Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV).............................................................133
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever................................................................... 135
System Warnings................................................ 135
Remote Control
..............................................56
Changing the Remote Control Battery.........57
Opening the Liftgate With the Liftgate
Button ................................................................. 58
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 58
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............244
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................207
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................207
Resuming the Set Speed...........................167
Roadside Assistance
...................................194
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Roadside Emergencies
...............................194
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 191
Running Out of Fuel.....................................129 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 130
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 129
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions.......................................126
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........339
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................330
Seatbelt Extensions......................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
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