
REAR SEATS - LONG
WHEELBASE, VEHICLES WITH:
60/40 SPLIT SECOND ROW
SEATING
WARNING: When folding or
unfolding the seats, take care not to get
your fingers caught between the seat
backrest and seat frame. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Do not use the bench
seats as a bed when your vehicle is
moving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Do not place any
objects on a folded seat. Hard objects
may become projectiles in a crash or
sudden stop, which may increase the risk
of serious personal injury. WARNING:
Do not sit in a seat
facing a folded seat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
Second Row Seats
Folding the Seat
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See Head Restraints
(page 120). 2. Pull the lever on the top of the seat.
3. Fold the seat backrest forward, then
push down on the center of the seat
backrest to lock the latches. 4. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
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5. Move the seat forward to the lowered
position, then push down on the center
of the seat backrest to lock the latches.
Note: A distinct click sounds when the seat
is locked in the lowered position.
Note: Rear row occupants can sit next to a
seat in the same row that has the seat
backrest in the folded position, but not when
the seat is in the tilted position.
Unfolding the Seat 1. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest, lift the seat and push down
to lock into position.
2. Pull the lever on the top of the seat, unfold the seat backrest backward and
lock into position. Push down in the
center of the seat to make sure the
latches are locked.
Note: You cannot unfold the seat backrest
if a red flag is visible on the large strap. Make
sure the seat is locked and the red flag is
not visible. Third Row Seats
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward 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. Folding the Seat Backrest
1. Fully lower the head restraints. See
Head Restraints
(page 120).
2. Fully move the seat backward.
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3. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
cushion.
4. Fold the seat cushion forward. 5. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
6. Fold the seat backrest forward.
Note: Rear row occupants can sit next to a
seat in the same row that has the seat
backrest in the folded position, but not when
the seat is in the tilted position. Unfolding the Seat Backrest
1. Pull the strap on the rear of the seat
backrest.
2. Unfold the seat backrest backward and
lock into position.
3. Unfold the seat cushion backward and
lock into position.
Creating a Level Load Floor The carpeted cover is held in position by
magnets. Fold the carpeted cover forward
to cover up the folded seats.
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HEATED SEATS
WARNING: People who are unable
to feel pain to their skin because of
advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol
use, exhaustion or other physical
conditions, must use caution when using
the heated seat. The heated seat may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that
may block the heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This can cause the heated seat
to overheat. Do not puncture the seat
with pins, needles or other pointed
objects. This damages the heating
element and can cause the heated seat
to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.
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6. Replace the diesel exhaust fluid tank
filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you
feel a strong resistance.
Do not attempt to start the engine if you
have filled the diesel exhaust fluid tank
with incorrect fluid. Incorrect diesel
exhaust fluid use could cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Tank Using a Container WARNING: Keep diesel exhaust
fluid out of reach of children. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In
case of contact with your eyes, flush
immediately with water and get prompt
medical attention. In case of contact
with your skin, clean immediately with
soap and water. If you swallow any
diesel exhaust fluid, drink plenty of
water, call a physician immediately. WARNING:
Only refill the diesel
exhaust fluid tank in a well ventilated
area. When you remove the diesel
exhaust fluid tank filler cap or a diesel
exhaust fluid container cap, ammonia
vapors may escape. Ammonia vapors
can be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous
membranes. Inhaling ammonia vapors
can cause burning to the eyes, throat and
nose and cause coughing and watery
eyes.
Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
1. Remove the fluid container cap.
2. Place the spout on to the container and
tighten it until you feel a strong
resistance. 3. Remove the diesel exhaust fluid tank
filler cap.
4. Insert the spout into the diesel exhaust
fluid tank filler pipe until the seal on the
spout fully seats.
5. Pour the fluid into the tank.
Note: The fluid stops flowing when the
tank is full.
6. Return the container to the vertical position slightly below the diesel
exhaust fluid tank filler pipe.
7. Allow any fluid remaining in the spout to drain back into the container.
8. Remove the spout from the diesel exhaust fluid tank filler pipe.
9. Remove the spout from the diesel exhaust fluid container and replace the
cap.
10. Replace the diesel exhaust fluid tank
filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you
feel a strong resistance.
Do not attempt to start the engine if you
have filled the diesel exhaust fluid tank
with incorrect fluid. Incorrect diesel
exhaust fluid use could cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. WARNING:
Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It’ s always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator ’s ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN.
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on. If a fault occurs in either the stability
control or the traction control system, you
may experience the following conditions:
•
The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily.
• The stability control and traction
control systems do not enhance your
vehicle's ability to maintain traction of
the wheels.
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
• A vibration in the brake pedal.
• The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
• If the driving condition is severe and
your foot is not on the brake, the brake
pedal may move as the system applies
higher brake force.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
The system enhances your vehicle ’s ability
to prevent skids or lateral slides by
applying brakes to one or more of the
wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
The system enhances your vehicle ’s ability
to prevent rollovers by detecting your
vehicle ’s roll motion and the rate at which
it changes by applying the brakes to one
or more wheels individually.
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Vehicles with the standard size spare tire
can adjust the load floor to two positions.
The front of the load floor can be placed
either on (for high position) or below (for
low position) the ledges behind the rear
seats. The rear of the load floor always sits
on the two small shelves located on the
liftgate trim.
CARGO NETS
Installing the Net (If Equipped)
WARNING:
Always attach and
tighten the net to the luggage anchor
points and do not put more than
22 lb
(10 kg) of cargo behind the net and
above the seat back. Otherwise, the net
could fail and cargo could become a
projectile, which could cause serious
injury. WARNING:
Do not allow people
to ride in the third row seating positions
when the cargo net is installed behind
the second row. Failure to do so may
limit egress from the vehicle in an
emergency. 1.
Push the ends of the upper bar toward
each other and insert them into the
retainers in the roof. Push the bar
forward into the narrow section of the
retainers.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Location
Right-hand rear door module.
30 A
45
Body control module.
40 A
46
Trailer tow module.
40 A
47
Heated seats.
20 A
48
Left-hand low beam.
20 A
49
Sun shade.
5 A
50
Anti-lock brake system.
30 A
51
Electronic stability control.
Right-hand heated windshield element.
40 A
52
Air conditioning clutch.
10 A
53
Transmission control module.
5 A
55
Anti-lock brake system.
5 A
56
Electronic stability control.
Modified vehicle connection.
10 A
57
Powertrain control module.
10 A
58
Modified vehicle connection.
20 A
60
Blind spot information system.
15 A
61
Front parking aid camera.Rear view camera.
Body control module.
20 A
62
Modified vehicle connection.
10 A
63
Headlamp leveling.
5 A
64
Electronic power assist steering.
5 A
65
Dosing control unit - diesel.
5 A
66
Glow plugs - diesel.
Powetrain control module - diesel.
Powertrain control module.
20 A
67
Powertrain control module.
20 A
68
Powertrain control module.
15 A
69
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