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Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt
mirrors and memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver
mirror tilts to a preselected
position when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse). This allows the
curb to be seen when parallel
parking.
The mirror(s) may move from
their tilted position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set
speed.
To view available settings
from the infotainment screen,
touch Settings > Vehicle >
Comfort and Convenience.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview
Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for
a clear view of the area behind
the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror. Use a
soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, push the tab
forward for daytime use and
pull it rearward for nighttime
use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic
dimming reduces the glare of
headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on
when the vehicle is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic
dimming mirror provides a
wide angle camera view of the
area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab to turn on the
display. Push the tab to turn it
off. When off the mirror is
automatic dimming. Adjust the
mirror for a clear view of the
area behind the vehicle while
the display is off.
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{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror
(RCM) has a limited view.
Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects
may not be seen. Do not
drive or park the vehicle
using only this camera.
Objects may appear closer
than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance
over your shoulder when
making lane changes or
merging. Failure to use
proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle
damage.Troubleshooting
See your dealer for service if a
blue screen and
3are
displayed in the mirror, and
the display shuts off. Also,
push the tab as indicated to
return to the automatic
dimming mode.
The Rear Camera Mirror may
not work properly or display a
clear image if:
.There is glare from the sun
or headlamps. This may
obstruct objects from view.
If needed, push the tab to
turn off the display.
.Dirt, snow, or other debris
blocks the camera lens.
Clean the lens with a soft
damp cloth, or if equipped,
with the Rear Camera
Washer. See Rear Window
Wiper/Washer 0116.
.The camera’s mounting on
the vehicle has been
damaged, and/or the
position or the mounting
angle of the camera has
changed.
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If the window is unable to
express-up, program each
express-close window:1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to accessory mode.
3. Partially open the window to be programmed. Then
close it and continue to pull
the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press the
switch briefly after the
window has fully opened.
Remote Window
Operation
If equipped, this feature allows
all windows to be opened
remotely. If enabled in vehicle
settings, press and hold
Kon
the remote key. To view
available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home
page. Select “Vehicle”to display the list of available
options and select
“Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start”.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to
block glare. Detach the sun
visor from the center mount to
pivot to the side window and,
if equipped, extend along
the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must
be on or in accessory mode,
or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) must be active to operate the sunroof. See
Ignition Positions
0252 and
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0258.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Express Operation :
Press and release
e(1) to
vent. Press and release again
to move to the partially
opened comfort stop position.
Press and release again to
express-open to the fully
opened position. Press and
release
e(1) at any time to
stop movement. Press and
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To adjust:
.Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control
forward to raise.
Lumbar Adjustment
Press and hold the control
forward to increase or
rearward to decrease support.
Memory Seats
Overview
If equipped, the memory seat
feature allows drivers to save
their unique driving positions
and a shared exit position. See
“Saving Seating Positions”
later in this section. The saved
positions can be recalled
manually by all drivers, see
“Manually Recalling Seating
Positions”later in this section,
and drivers with remote key
1 and 2 can also recall them
automatically. See “Auto Seat
Entry Memory Recall” or“Auto Seat Exit Memory Recall”
later
in this section. To enable
automatic recalls, turn on Seat
Entry Memory and/or Seat
Exit Memory. See “Enabling
Automatic Recalls” later in this
section. The memory recalls
may be canceled at any time
during the recall. See “Cancel
Memory Seating Recalls” later
in this section.
Identifying Driver Number
The vehicle identifies the
current driver by their remote
key number 1–8. The current
remote key number may be
identified by Driver
Information Center (DIC)
welcome message, “You are
driver x for memory recalls.”
This message is displayed the
first few times the vehicle is
turned on when a different
remote key is used. For Seat
Entry Memory to work
properly, save positions to the
1 or 2 memory button
matching the driver number of
this welcome message. To aid
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in identifying remote key IDs, it
is recommended to only carry
one remote key when entering
the vehicle. Perform the
following if the welcome
message is not displayed:1. Move all keys and remote keys away from the
vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle with another remote key. A DIC
welcome message should
display indicating the
driver number of the other
remote key. Turn the
vehicle off and remove the
other key or remote key
from the vehicle.
3. Start the vehicle with the initial key or remote key.
The DIC welcome message
should display the driver
number of the initial
remote key.
Saving Seating Positions
Read these instructions
completely before saving
memory positions. To save preferred driving
positions to 1 and 2:
1. Turn the vehicle on or to accessory mode. A DIC
welcome message may
indicate the driver number
of the current remote key.
See “Identifying Driver
Number” previously in this
section.
2. Adjust all available memory features to the desired
driving position.
3. Press and release SET; a beep will sound.
4. Immediately upon releasing SET, press and hold
memory button 1 or
2 matching the current
Driver’s remote key
number until two beeps
sound. If too much time
passes between releasing
SET and pressing 1 or 2,
the two beeps will not
sound indicating memory
position were not saved.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to
try again. 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the
other remote key 1 or 2
using the other 1 or
2 memory button.
It is recommended to save the
preferred driving positions to
both 1 and 2 if you are the only
driver.
To save the common exit
seating position to
Bthat is
used by all drivers for
Manually Recalling Seating
Positions and Auto Seat Exit
Memory Recall features,
repeat Steps 1–4 using
B, the
exit button.
Manually Recalling Seating
Positions
Press and hold 1, 2, or
B
button until the recall is
complete, to recall the
positions previously saved to
that button.
Manual Memory recall
movement for 1, 2 or
B
buttons may be initiated and
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Remote Start Heated and
Ventilated Seats
If equipped, the heated seats
will turn on automatically
during a remote start if it is
cold outside and the ventilated
seats will turn on automatically
if it is hot outside. If equipped,
the heated steering wheel will
turn on automatically during a
remote start if it is cold
outside. The heated and
ventilated seat indicators and
heated steering wheel
indicator may not come on
during this operation.
The heated and ventilated
seats and heated steering
wheel will cancel when the
vehicle is started. These
features can be manually
selected after the engine is
running.
The temperature performance
of an unoccupied seat may be
reduced. This is normal.To enable or disable remote
start heated or ventilated
seats, select Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock,
Unlock, and Start > Remote
Start Auto Heat Seats or
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
> ON or OFF. See Remote
Vehicle Start
019.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message
REAR SEAT REMINDER LOOK
IN REAR SEAT displays under
certain conditions indicating
there may be an item or
passenger in the rear seat.
Check before exiting the
vehicle.
This feature will activate when
a second row door is opened
while the vehicle is on or up to
10 minutes before the vehicle
is turned on. There will be an
alert when the vehicle is turned off. The alert does not
directly detect objects in the
rear seat; instead, under
certain conditions, it detects
when a rear door is opened
and closed, indicating that
there may be something in the
rear seat.
The feature is active only once
each time the vehicle is turned
on and off, and will require
reactivation by opening and
closing the second row doors.
There may be an alert even
when there is nothing in the
rear seat; for example, if a
child entered the vehicle
through the rear door and left
the vehicle without the vehicle
being shut off.
The feature can be turned on
or off. Select Settings > Rear
Seat Reminder > ON or OFF.
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2. Push and pull the top ofthe seatback to be sure it
is locked into position.
3. Repeat the steps to raise the other seatback,
if necessary.
When the seat is not in use, it
should be kept in the upright,
locked position.
Rear Seat Armrest
The rear seat has an armrest
in the center of the seatback.
Lower the armrest to access
the cupholders. To fold, lift the armrest up and
push it rearward until it is flush
with the seatback.
Heated Rear Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or
pain to the skin cannot be
felt, the seat heater may
cause burns. See the
Warning under Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats
054.
If equipped, the buttons are on
the rear of the center console. With the engine running, press
MorLto heat the left or right
outboard seat cushion. On
vehicles without rear climate
controls, an indicator light on
the button will turn on when
the heated seat is on. On
vehicles with rear climate
controls, an indicator on the
climate control display
appears when this feature
is on.
On vehicles without rear
climate controls but equipped
with heated rear seats, press
the button again to turn this
feature off. The light on the
button will turn off.
On vehicles with rear climate
controls, this feature turns on
at the highest setting. With
each press of the button, the
heated seat changes to the
next lower setting, and then
the off setting. Three lights
indicate the highest setting,
and one light indicates the
lowest. If the heated seats are
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After the height adjuster is set
to the desired position, try to
move it down without pressing
the release button to make
sure it has locked into position.
Automatic Seat Belt
Tightening System
The vehicle may have the
Automatic Seat Belt
Tightening System.
Each time the front seat belts
are buckled while the vehicle is
in P (Park) or D (Drive) and the
engine is running or in Auto
Stop (if equipped), the system
may activate to tighten the
seat belts.
The system also activates
during emergency braking
and/or sudden driving
maneuvers and releases when
driving conditions return to
normal.
The system will not activate if
the Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
system is not functioningproperly. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control
0271. If there is a
problem with the Automatic
Seat Belt Tightening System, a
message displays on the
Driver Information Center
(DIC). If a system unavailable
message displays repeatedly
or if a service message
displays, see your dealer.
Other seat belt functions are
not affected by the Automatic
Seat Belt Tightening System.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has seat belt
pretensioners for the front
outboard occupants. Although
the seat belt pretensioners
cannot be seen, they are part
of the seat belt assembly.
They can help tighten the seat
belts during the early stages
of a moderate to severe
frontal, near frontal, or rear
crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner
activation are met. Seat belt pretensioners can also help
tighten the seat belts in a side
crash or a rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once.
If the pretensioners activate in
a crash, the pretensioners and
probably other parts of the
vehicle’s seat belt system will
need to be replaced. See
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash
068.
Do not sit on the outboard
seat belt while entering or
exiting the vehicle or at any
time while sitting in the seat.
Sitting on the seat belt can
damage the webbing and
hardware.
Rear Seat Belt Comfort
Guides
Rear seat belt comfort guides
may provide added seat belt
comfort for older children who
have outgrown booster seats
and for some adults. When
installed on a shoulder belt,