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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.

Driver Side Power Sliding Side Door Switch Passenger Side Power Sliding Side Door Switch

1 — Liftgate
2 — Right Sliding Door
3 — Sliding Door Power Off
4 — Left Sliding Door
WARNING!
Personal injury or cargo damage may occur
if caught in the path of the sliding door.
Make sure the door path is clear before
closing the door.
Before driving off, check the instrument
cluster for a sliding door or door open
message or warning indicator. Failure to do
this could result in unintentionally leaving the
sliding door open while driving.
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26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CHILD PROTECTION DOOR LOCK
S
YSTEM — REAR DOORS
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are
equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock
system.
To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

2. On the rear of the sliding door, slide the Child
Protection Door Lock control inward (toward
the vehicle) to engage the Child Protection
Door Lock.

Child Protection Door Locks

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.
NOTE:
After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock,
always test the inside door handle with the
sliding door closed to make certain the Child
Protection Door Lock is in the locked position.
After disengaging the Child Protection Door
Lock, always test the inside door handle with the
sliding door closed to make certain the Child
Protection Door Lock is in the unlocked position.
The inside door handle will not open the sliding
door when the Child Protection Door Lock is
engaged.
The power sliding door will operate from the
switch located just inside the sliding door,
regardless of the Child Protection Door Lock
lever position.
To avoid unintentional operation of the power
sliding door from the rear seats, push the
Sliding Door Power Off button, located in the
overhead console. When the overhead console
power OFF LED is lit, the sliding door may not be
power opened or closed by pushing the buttons
just inside the sliding doors or pulling on the
handles. To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control
outward (away from the vehicle) to disengage
the Child Protection Door Lock.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.NOTE:After disengaging (or engaging) the Child
Protection Door Lock, always test the inside door
handle with the sliding door closed to make certain
the Child Protection Door Lock is in the desired
position. The inside door handle will open the
sliding door when the Child Protection Door Lock is
disengaged.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the sliding doors
cannot be opened from the inside door handle
when the Child Protection Door Locks are
engaged.

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STEERING WHEEL
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen
or shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located left of the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column.

Tilt/Telescoping Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the lever
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering
column, move the steering wheel upward or
downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering wheel outward
or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, push the lever upward until
fully engaged.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
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F EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The
heated steering wheel has only one temperature
setting. Once the heated steering wheel has been
turned on, it will operate for an average of
80 minutes or more before automatically shutting
off. This time may vary depending on the
temperature of the environment. The heated
steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on
when the steering wheel is already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is
located within the Uconnect system.
Press the heated steering wheel button once
to turn the heating element on.
Press the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see
Úpage 18.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
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
conditions must exercise care when using the
steering wheel heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or steering wheel covers of any type and mate -
rial. This may cause the steering wheel heater
to overheat.
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28GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system
of the vehicle.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS)
— I
F EQUIPPED
Manual Front Adjuster
Both front seats are adjustable forward or
rearward. The manual seat adjustment handle is
located under the seat cushion at the front edge of
each seat.
Manual Seat Adjustment

While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and
slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar
once you have reached the desired position. Then,
using body pressure, move forward and rearward
on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri -
ously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be adjusted properly and you could
be injured. Adjust the seat only while the
vehicle is parked.
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 and be seriously or even fatally
injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle
is parked.1 — Forward/Rearward Adjustment Handle
2 — Height Adjustment
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Manual Seat Height Adjustment
The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered
by using a lever, located on the outboard side of
the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat
height or pump the lever downward to lower the
seat height.
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
For models equipped with manual seats, the
recline lever is located on the outboard side of
the seat.
Manual Recline Lever

To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever and
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)WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
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!
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!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be adjusted properly and you could
be injured. Adjust the seat only while the
vehicle is parked.
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 and be seriously or even fatally
injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle
is parked.
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Manual Forward/Rearward Adjustment —
Quad Seats (If Equipped)
Both second row seats are adjustable forward or
rearward. The manual seat adjustment handle is
located under the seat cushion at the front edge of
each seat.

Manual Rear Seat Adjuster

While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and
slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar
once you have reached the desired position. Then,
using body pressure, move forward and rearward
on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Manual Recline — Quad Seats

Recline Lever
To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, and
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.
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
The second row bench seat can accommodate two
passengers, while providing easy access to the
third row seats without any folding of the second
row seats.
To recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, lift
the recline lever located on the outboard side of
the seat cushion, and push back to the desired
position and release the lever. Lean forward and
lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal
position.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
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!
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.

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Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on
the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.

Recline Lever

The bench seat does not stow in the floor, but is
removable for added cargo space.
Removing The Bench Seat

1. Adjust the driver and passenger seats forward to allow room for the bench seat
removal.

2. Raise the armrest completely, then lift the recline lever located on the outboard side of
the seat to fold the seatback flat against the
seat cushion.
Folded Position

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.
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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

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

WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become
loose. Personal injuries could result.
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become
loose. Personal injuries could result.

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