
Center Head Restraint
1.Pull the head restraint up until it reachesits highest position.
2.Press and hold the adjust and unlockbutton, and the unlock and removebutton.
3.Pull the head restraint up.
INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
FOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST
WARNING: To prevent possibledamage to the seat or seatbelts, make surethat the seatbelts are not fastened beforefolding the seatback.
WARNING: When folding or unfoldingthe seats, take care not to get your fingerscaught between the seat backrest and seatframe. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in serious personal injury.
With the seat empty, pull the lever up to foldthe seat backrest forward.
UNFOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST
WARNING: When unfolding the seatbackrests, make sure that the seatbelts arenot trapped behind the seat.
WARNING: Make sure that the seatsand the seat backrests are secure and fullylocked in their catches.
Rotate the seat backrest up until it latches inthe upright position. It clicks when you lockit into position.
Reclining the Seat Backrest
With the seat occupied, pull the lever up torecline the seat backrest.
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POWER SEATS
FOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST
WARNING: Do not fold a seat if it isoccupied. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
This feature operates when the vehicle is inpark (P) and the liftgate has been open forless than 10 minutes.
The controls are on the left-hand rear quartertrim panel and are accessible from theliftgate area.
Press and hold the left control to lower theleft seat backrest.
Press and hold the right control to lower theright seat backrest.
UNFOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST
Rotate the seat backrest up until it latches inthe upright position. It clicks when you lockit into position.
HEATED SEATS
HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Use caution when usingthe heated seat if you are unable to feelpain to your skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustionor other physical conditions. The heatedseat could cause burns even at lowtemperatures, especially if used for longperiods of time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not poke sharpobjects into the seat cushion or seatbackrest. This could damage the heatedseat element and cause it to overheat.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anything onthe seat that blocks the heat, for examplea seat cover or a cushion. This could causethe seat to overheat. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
Do not:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry.
SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS ONAND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use thisfeature.
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HOW DOES THE MEMORY
FUNCTION WORK
The memory function recalls the position ofthese features:
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Optional power steering column.
MEMORY FUNCTION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Before activating thememory seat, make sure that the areaimmediately surrounding the seat is clearof obstructions and that all occupants areclear of moving parts.
WARNING: Do not use the memoryfunction when your vehicle is moving.
LOCATING THE MEMORY
FUNCTION BUTTONS
The memory function buttons are on thedriver door.
SAVING A PRESET POSITION
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Adjust the memory features to yourpreferred position.
3.Press and hold the preferred presetbutton until you hear a single tone.
A confirmation message appears in theinformation display.
You can save up to three preset memorypositions at any time.
RECALLING A PRESET POSITION
Press and release a preset button.
Note:You can only recall a preset memoryposition when the ignition is off, or when youplace the transmission in park (P) or neutral(N) if the ignition is on and the vehicle is notmoving.
Note:Pressing any of the memory featurecontrols during a memory recall cancels theoperation.
You can also recall a preset memory positionby:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourremote control if you linked it to a presetposition.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked remote control ispresent.
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WHAT IS THE GARAGE DOOR
OPENER
HomeLink Wireless Control System
The universal garage door opener replacesthe common hand-held garage door openerwith a three-button transmitter integratedinto the driver’s sun visor.
HOW DOES THE GARAGE DOOR
OPENER WORK
The system includes two primary features, agarage door opener and a platform forremote activation of devices within the home.You can program garage doors as well asentry gate operators, security systems, entrydoor locks and home or office lighting.
Additional system information can be foundonline at www.homelink.com or by callingthe toll-free help line at 1-800-355-3515.
Note:You can program a maximum of threedevices. To change or replace any of thethree devices after it has been initiallyprogrammed, you must first erase the currentsettings. See Clearing the Garage DoorOpener (page 179).
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith any garage door opener that does nothave the safety stop and reverse featureas required by U.S. Federal SafetyStandards (this includes any garage dooropener manufactured before April 1, 1982).A garage door opener which cannot detectan object, signaling the door to stop andreverse, does not meet current federalsafety standards. Using a garage dooropener without these features increasesthe risk of serious injury or death.
Note:Make sure that the garage door andsecurity device are free from obstructionwhen you are programming. Do not programthe system with your vehicle in the garage.
Note:Make sure you keep the originalremote control transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future systemprogramming.
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
ENGINE BLOCK HEATERPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Failure to follow engineblock heater instructions could result inproperty damage or serious personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems ortwo-pronged adapters. There is a risk ofelectrical shock.
WARNING: Do not fully close thehood, or allow it to drop under its ownweight when using the engine blockheater. This could damage the power cableand may cause an electrical short resultingin fire, injury and property damage.
We recommend that you do the following fora safe and correct operation:
•Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cordthat is product certified by Underwriter’sLaboratory (UL) or Canadian StandardsAssociation (CSA). This extension cordmust be suitable for use outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly markedSuitable for Use with OutdoorAppliances. Do not use an indoorextension cord outdoors. This couldresult in an electric shock or become afire hazard.
•Use as short an extension cord aspossible.
•Do not use multiple extension cords.
•Make sure that when in operation, theextension cord plug and engine blockheater cord plug connections are freeand clear of water. This could cause anelectric shock or fire.
•If the engine block heater cord is underthe hood, do not remove the wiring fromits original location. Do not close thehood on the extension wiring.
•Park your vehicle in a clean area, clearof combustible materials.
•Firmly connect the engine block heatercord and the extension cord.
•Check the extension cord for heatanywhere when the system has beenoperating for approximately 30 minutes.
•Unplug and properly stow the systembefore starting and driving your vehicle.The protective cover seals the terminalsof the engine block heater cord plugwhen not in use.
•Check the engine block heater systemfor proper operation before winter.
HOW DOES THE ENGINE BLOCKHEATER WORK
The engine block heater warms the enginecoolant. This allows the climate controlsystem to quickly respond. The equipmentincludes a heater element installed in theengine block and a wire harness. You canconnect the system to a grounded 220-240volt AC electrical source.
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Note:The engine block heater is mosteffective when outdoor temperatures arebelow 0°F (-18°C).
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Make sure the receptacle terminals are cleanand dry prior to use. Clean them with a drycloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours ofenergy per hour of use. The system does nothave a thermostat. It achieves maximumtemperature after approximately three hoursof operation. Using the engine block heaterlonger than three hours does not improvesystem performance and unnecessarily useselectricity.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN YOURVEHICLE IS STATIONARY
1.Shift into park (P).
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Wait until the engine reaches idle speed.
4.Press the push button ignition switch.
STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN YOURVEHICLE IS MOVING
WARNING: Switching off the enginewhen your vehicle is still moving results ina significant decrease in brakingassistance. Higher effort is required toapply the brakes and to stop your vehicle.A significant decrease in steeringassistance could also occur. The steeringdoes not lock, but higher effort could berequired to steer your vehicle. When youswitch the ignition off, some electricalcircuits, for example airbags, also turn off.If you unintentionally switch the ignitionoff, shift into neutral (N) and restart theengine.
1.Press and hold the push button ignitionswitch until the engine stops, or press itthree times within two seconds.
2.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3.Shift into park (P).
4.Apply the parking brake.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP
Automatic engine stop is a feature thatswitches the engine off if it has been idlingfor an extended period to help you save fuel.
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2.With the buttons facing upward and theunlock button facing the front of yourvehicle, place the passive key into thebackup slot.
3.With the key in this position, press thebrake pedal then press the push buttonignition switch to switch the ignition onand start your vehicle.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – TROUBLESHOOTING
STARTING AND STOPPING THEENGINE – WARNING LAMPS
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning, the on-board diagnosticssystem is detecting a malfunctionof the vehicle emission control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire could beoccurring. Increased exhaust gastemperatures could damage the catalyticconverter or other vehicle components.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning, this indicates a powertrainor four-wheel drive fault. If itflashes when you are driving, immediatelyreduce the vehicle speed. Avoid heavyacceleration and deceleration, and have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine isrunning, stop your vehicle as soon as it issafe to do so. Continuing to drive yourvehicle could cause reduced power or theengine to stop. Switch the ignition off andattempt to restart the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always fully apply theparking brake and make sure you shift intopark (P). Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds will limit engine performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or property damage.
Note:Do not use supplemental transmissionfluid additives, treatments, or cleaningagents. Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in vehicle damage not covered by thevehicle warranty.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Move the transmissionselector lever to park (P) only when yourvehicle is stationary.
This position locks the driveline. Come to acomplete stop before shifting into and outof park (P).
The electric parking brake could apply whenyou shift to park (P) without the brake pedalfully pressed. The electric parking brakeapplies when you shift to park (P) on largeslopes. The electric parking brake releaseswith the drive away release function. SeeElectric Parking Brake (page 223).
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the transmission in park(P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the vehicle battery has run out ofcharge. See Jump Starting the Vehicle(page 316).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown. See Fuses (page 323).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if youattempt to exit your vehicle without thetransmission in park (P). See How DoesAutomatic Return to Park (P) Work (page213).
Note:If you shift into park (P) without fullypressing the brake, the parking brake couldapply. If you shift into park (P) on a slope, theparking brake could apply. SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 224).
Note:You can start your vehicle in thisposition.
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