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MANUAL SEATS
Head Restraint Components
Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
buttons.
C
Fold button.
D Rear Seat Center Head Restraint
The head restraint consists of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
To raise the center head restraint, pull the
head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
To lower the center head restraint:
1. Press and hold the adjust and unlock
button.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold the fold button.
2. Pull the head restraint back up to reset.
Removing the Head Restraint
Outermost Head Restraints
1. Press and hold the unlock and remove buttons.
2. Pull the head restraint up.
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Center Head Restraint
1.
Pull the head restraint up until it reaches
its highest position.
2. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button, and the unlock and remove
button.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Folding the Seat Backrest WARNING: To prevent possible
damage to the seat or seatbelts, make sure
that the seatbelts are not fastened before
folding the seatback. 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. With the seat empty, pull the lever up to fold
the seat backrest forward.Unfolding the Seat Backrest WARNING: When unfolding the seat
backrests, make sure that the seatbelts are
not trapped behind the seat. WARNING:
Make sure that the seats
and the seat backrests are secure and fully
locked in their catches.
Rotate the seat backrest up until it latches in
the upright position. It clicks when you lock
it into position.
Reclining the Seat Backrest
With the seat occupied, pull the lever up to
recline the seat backrest.
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POWER SEATS
Folding the Seat Backrest
WARNING: Do not fold a seat if it is
occupied. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
This feature operates when the vehicle is in
park (P) and the liftgate has been open for
less than 10 minutes.
The controls are on the left-hand rear quarter
trim panel and are accessible from the
liftgate area. Press and hold the left control to lower the
left seat backrest.
Press and hold the right control to lower the
right seat backrest.
Unfolding the Seat Backrest
Rotate the seat backrest up until it latches in
the upright position. It clicks when you lock
it into position.
HEATED SEATS
Heated Seat Precautions
WARNING:
Use caution when using
the heated seat if you are unable to feel
pain to your skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions. The heated
seat could cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury. WARNING:
Do not poke sharp
objects into the seat cushion or seat
backrest. This could damage the heated
seat element and cause it to overheat.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury. WARNING:
Do not place anything on
the seat that blocks the heat, for example
a seat cover or a cushion. This could cause
the seat to overheat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.
Do not:
• 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.
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off
The vehicle must be running to use this
feature.
The rear seat heat controls are on the rear
of the center console.
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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.
The heated seats turn off when you switch
off the vehicle.
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WHAT IS THE REAR OCCUPANT
ALERT SYSTEM
The rear occupant alert system monitors
vehicle conditions and notifies you to check
for rear seat occupants when you switch the
ignition off.
HOW DOES THE REAR OCCUPANT
ALERT SYSTEM WORK
The system monitors when rear doors have
been opened and closed to indicate the
potential presence of an occupant in the rear
seat.
A message displays in the information and
entertainment display screen and an audible
warning sounds when you switch the ignition
off after any of the following conditions have
been met:
•
A rear door is opened or closed while
the ignition is on.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of a rear door opening and
closing.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of the alert having displayed or
sounded.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or animals
to these high temperatures for even a short
time can cause death or serious heat
related injuries, including brain damage.
Small children are particularly at risk. WARNING:
Do not leave children or
pets unattended in your vehicle. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS
The system does not detect the presence of
objects or passengers in the rear seat. It
monitors when rear doors are opened and
closed.
Note: It is possible to receive an alert when
there is no rear seat occupant, but alert
conditions are met.
Note: It is possible to receive no alert when
there is an occupant in the rear seat, if alert
conditions are not met. For example, if a rear
seat occupant does not enter the vehicle
through a rear door.
Note: The audible warning does not sound
when the front door is opened before you
switch the ignition off.
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SWITCHING REAR OCCUPANT
ALERT SYSTEM ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Switch
Rear Occupant Alert on or off.
Note: The default setting is on.
Note: Performing a master reset causes the
system to switch on again.
Semiannual Reminder
(If Equipped)
When you switch the system off, a message
appears every six months as a reminder that
the system is off. You can switch the system
back on or leave it off. REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
INDICATORS
Message
Check rear seats for occupants.
Displays when you switch your vehicle off
after the alert conditions are met.
The message displays for a short period of
time. Press
Close to acknowledge and
remove the message. REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Sounds when you switch your vehicle off
after the alert conditions are met.
The warning sounds for a short period of
time.
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HOW DOES THE MEMORY
FUNCTION WORK
The memory function recalls the position of
these features:
•
Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
• Optional power steering column.
MEMORY FUNCTION
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Before activating the
memory seat, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is clear
of obstructions and that all occupants are
clear of moving parts. WARNING:
Do not use the memory
function when your vehicle is moving. LOCATING THE MEMORY
FUNCTION BUTTONS
The memory function buttons are on the
driver door.
SAVING A PRESET POSITION
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your
preferred position.
3. Press and hold the preferred preset button until you hear a single tone. A confirmation message appears in the
information display.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions at any time.
RECALLING A PRESET POSITION
Press and release a preset button.
Note:
You can only recall a preset memory
position when the ignition is off, or when you
place the transmission in park (P) or neutral
(N) if the ignition is on and the vehicle is not
moving.
Note: Pressing any of the memory feature
controls during a memory recall cancels the
operation.
You can also recall a preset memory position
by:
• Pressing the unlock button on your
remote control if you linked it to a preset
position.
• Unlocking the intelligent driver door
handle if a linked remote control is
present.
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Note:
Using a linked remote control to recall
your memory position when the ignition is
off moves the seat and steering column to
the easy entry position.
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