
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE27
To keep your door operating properly, observe the 
following guidelines:
Always open the door smoothly.
Avoid high impacts against the door stop when 
opening the door. This is very important when your 
vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will 
slide faster in the downhill direction.
There is a hold-open latch that is activated when 
the sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep 
your sliding door open on any incline. To close the 
sliding door after the hold-open latch is activated, 
you must rock the inside handle forward or pull 
outward on the exterior handle.
Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched 
anytime the vehicle is in motion.
NOTE:
The left side sliding door cannot be opened while the 
fuel door is open.
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR — 
I
F EQUIPPED
The power sliding door may be power opened or 
closed in several ways:
Key fob
Inside or outside handles
Buttons located:
In the overhead console
Just inside the sliding door
On the outside handle
Push the button on the key fob twice 
within five seconds to open, close, or 
reverse a power sliding door.
The key fob and the overhead console button will 
operate the door when the door is locked. All other 
ways require the sliding door to be unlocked. If the 
vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, pressing 
the button on the outside handle or Hands-Free 
feature (if equipped) will unlock and open the 
sliding door, with a valid Passive Entry key fob 
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the door handle.
Overhead Console Power Switches
 There are power sliding side door switches located 
on the B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power 
sliding door for the rear seat passengers.
To operate the sliding door manually with the 
handles or to avoid unintentional operation of the 
power sliding doors from the rear seats, push the 
power sliding door power off button, located in the 
overhead console, to remove power to the handles 
and buttons just inside the sliding doors. The 
power off LED, in the overhead console, will be lit 
when the handles are manual. When the LED is lit, 
pushing the power sliding door power off button 
will return the handles to power operation.
NOTE:
If anything obstructs the power sliding side door 
while it is closing or opening, the door will auto
-
matically reverse to the closed or open position 
and an audible tone will sound, provided it 
meets sufficient resistance. The turn signals will 
flash with sliding door movements.
If the power sliding door stops in the middle due 
to obstacles, it will power open on the next 
command.
1 — Liftgate
2 — Right Sliding Door
3 — Sliding Door Power Off
4 — Left Sliding Door
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3. Pull the release strap located behind the seat,  in the center near the floor to release the 
latches.
Release Strap Location
4. Once the latches are released, tilt the entire  seat toward the front of the vehicle. The seat 
can now be removed through either sliding 
side door, or through the liftgate.
 Tilt Bench Seat Forward
NOTE:
Due to the weight of the bench seat, it is recom
-
mended that two people are utilized for its 
removal.
When storing the removed bench seat, it is 
important to keep the seatback in the folded 
position.
Reinstalling The Bench Seat
1. To reinstall the bench seat, align the seats  front attachments into the detent positions 
on the floor.
2. Tilt seat rearward to lock the seatback into its  original position.
NOTE:Push downward to ensure the rear latches are in 
the locked position.
3. Lift the recline handle and return the seatback to the seating position.
Second Row Removable 8th Seat — 
If Equipped
While the 8th seat does not stow in the floor, it is 
foldable and removable for added cargo space.
Second Row 8th Seat Fold Flat Strap
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become 
loose. Personal injuries could result.
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The release strap is located on the front of the 
seat, near the floor. To remove the seat, pull the 
release strap to release the rear latches. The seat 
assembly can now be removed from the vehicle by 
moving it in a rearward direction from the detent 
positions in the floor.
Release Strap
NOTE:Seat can be removed easier with one outboard 
seat stowed in the load floor.
To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent 
positions on the floor. Tilt seat rearward to lock the 
seatback into its original position.
 In Floor Detent Guides
Fold-Flat — Quad Seats
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” 
for additional information.
To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full 
upward position and push the seatback forward 
until it rests on the seat cushion.
Fold-Flat Seat Recline Lever
NOTE:
The seatback may lock into the fold-flat position. 
Use the recline lever to unlock the seatback.
If equipped with Stow ‘n Go seating: when 
returning the seat to the original position, the 
headrest must be folded back to the original 
position.
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become 
loose. Personal injuries could result.
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1. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return  button.
2. Perform the second row Stow ‘n Go seat  movement. Refer to “Second Row Stow ‘n Go” 
in this section for further information.
3. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return  button a second time. The front seat cushion 
and seatback will return to the original starting 
location.
NOTE:
To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, 
push the Auto Advance ‘n Return button, or 
push the front power seat button to stop the 
seat movement. Pushing the Auto Advance ‘n 
Return button again will return the front seat to 
the original starting location.
The Auto Advance ‘n Return system includes 
obstacle detection. When the system detects an 
obstacle, the seat will stop, reverse direction, 
and return to the previous location. A message 
will be displayed in the instrument cluster indi -
cating that an obstacle has been detected.
If the front seat is already in a location that will 
allow space for Stow ‘n Go of the second row 
seat, the front seat will not move and a message 
will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
If calibration of the front seat is lost, the seat will 
automatically recalibrate when the Auto 
Advance ‘n Return button is pushed. This may 
result in the seat cushion moving forward and 
downward, before moving to the location that 
will allow space for the second row Stow ‘n Go 
seat movement.
SECOND ROW STOW 'N GO
For Manual Seats:  To stow the seat in the floor, 
move the front seat all the way forward using the 
manual seat adjustment bar. Move the seatback 
all the way forward using the recliner handle 
located on the outboard side of the cushion. Move 
the seat height to at least mid position using the 
height adjuster handle in the outboard side of the 
cushion.
For Power Seats:  Push the Auto Advance ‘n Return 
button located on the B-pillar trim (if equipped)  
Ú page 42.
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 
position.
Pull outward on the lock rod for the 
unlocked position.
For information on storage bin function with 
the seats rearward  Ú
page 85
2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat  to open the floor panel.
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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. Remove the plastic storage bin from the 
storage area, and store in a safe location.
5. Fold the armrest upward and stow the seat by  grabbing the strap on the lower part of the 
seatback, and guide the seat into the storage 
area.
Pull Strap
6. Push down on the seatback to lock the seat  into the storage area.
 Push To Lock
7. Close the floor by pulling the floor panel  backwards by the bottom corner edge of the 
panel.
Extend Floor Panel
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8. Push down on floor panel to lock into place.
Push To Lock
9. Readjust the front seat as needed, and  replace the floor mat (if equipped).
TO UNSTOW SECOND ROW SEATS
For Manual Seats:  To unstow the seat from the 
floor, move the front seat all the way forward using 
the manual seat adjustment bar.
For Power Seats:  Push the Auto Advance ‘n Return 
button located on the B-pillar trim (if equipped)  
Ú page 42.
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 
position.
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.
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 latched and flat 
to avoid damage from contact with the front 
seat tracks, which have minimal clearance 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.
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Third Row Power Stow ‘n Go Seat — 
If Equipped
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in 
the right rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
NOTE:The third row outboard seat belts may interfere 
with the power folding of the seat. Place the seat 
belt webbing behind the stow clip before stowing or 
opening the seat. When the seat is in the desired 
position, remove the webbing from the stow clip so 
that it is ready for use. Never leave the seat belt in 
the stow clip when it is used to restrain an 
occupant.
NOTE:
The outer head restraints will lower automati -
cally as necessary when the power seat begins 
to move.
The center head restraint raises and lowers 
manually but will not lower automatically.
The head restraint can also be lowered manu -
ally using the pull strap located at the back of 
the seat  Ú page 55.
The switch is only functional when the liftgate is 
open and the vehicle is in PARK.
The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding 
and unfolding positions for the third row seats. Left and right third row seats can be folded 
individually or together. The third row power folding 
seat adjusts to the following positions using the 
switch bank located on the left rear trim panel:
Rear Panel Power Switch Bank
To move the selected seat(s) to the normal 
(seated) position, push and release the “Normal” 
button. The seat will automatically stop when the 
Normal position is reached.
To move the selected seat(s) to the stow position, 
push and release the “Stow” button. The seat will 
automatically stop when the Stow position is 
reached. To move the selected seat(s) back in the forward or 
reverse direction, push and hold the “Fold 
Forward/Back” button. Release the button when 
the desired position is reached.
NOTE:
1. Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the 
mini-buckle before attempting to fold/stow 
the power third row seats.
2. Before pushing the “Normal” or “Stow” button,  place the outboard seat belt webbing behind 
the stow clips, located on the rear trim panel. 
When the seat reaches the desired position, 
remove the webbing from the clip so it is ready 
for use to restrain an occupant.
Seat Belt Stowage Clip
1 — Open To Normal
2 — Stow
3 — Fold Forward/Rearward
4 — Right/Left Seats/Both Seats
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3. To abort seat operation while seat is in motion,  push a different seat position selector switch 
to stop the seat. Once the seat stops moving, 
then the desired position can be selected.
4. The third row power seat system includes  obstacle detection. When the system detects 
an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse 
direction. Should this occur, remove the 
obstacle before pushing the button again.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
The front heated seats control buttons are located 
in the touchscreen.
You can choose from HI, LO or off heat settings. 
The indicator lights in each switch indicate the 
level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will 
illuminate for HI, one for LO and none for off.
Press the heated seat button   once to turn 
the HI setting on.
Press the heated seat button   a second time 
to turn the LO setting on.
Press the heated seat button   a third time to 
turn the heating elements off.
The level of heat selected will stay on until the 
operator changes it.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt 
within two to five minutes.
The engine must be running for the heated 
seats to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start 
system, see  Ú page 21.
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the second row seats are 
equipped with heaters. There are two heated seat 
switches that allow the second row passengers to 
operate the seats independently. The heated seat 
switches are located on the sliding side door 
handle trim panels.
Second Row Heated Seat Switch
You can choose from HI, LO or off heat settings. 
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the 
level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will 
illuminate for HI, one for LO and none for off.
Push the switch once to select HI-level heating. 
Push the switch a second time to select LO-level 
heating. Push the switch a third time to shut the 
heating elements off.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the 
skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, 
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, 
alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical 
condition must exercise care when using the 
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low 
temperatures, especially if used for long 
periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seatback 
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket 
or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to 
overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been over -
heated could cause serious burns due to the 
increased surface temperature of the seat.
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