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Windows{
Warning
Never leave a child, a
helpless adult, or a pet alone
in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm
or hot weather. They can be
overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel
economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound
when one window is down and
the other three are up. To
reduce the sound, open
another window or the
sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in
the path of a closing
window. Never leave the
remote key in a vehicle with
children. When there are
children in the rear seat, use
the window lockout switch
to prevent operation of the
windows. See Keys
08.
The power windows work
when the ignition is on, in
accessory mode, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0258.
Using the window switch,
press to open or pull to close
the window.
The windows may be
temporarily disabled if they
are used repeatedly within a
short time.

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Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear
passenger window switches
from working.
.Press2to engage the rear
window lockout feature. The
indicator light is on when
engaged.
.Press2again to disengage.
Window Express
Movement
All windows can be opened
without holding the window
switch. Press the switch down
fully and quickly release to
express open the window.
If equipped, pull the window
switch up fully and quickly
release to express close the
window.
Briefly press or pull the
window switch in the same
direction to stop that
window’s express movement.
Window Automatic
Reversal System
The express-close feature will
reverse window movement if it
comes in contact with an
object. Extreme cold or ice
could cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will
operate normally after the
object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal
System Override
{Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the
window will not reverse
automatically. You or others
could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before using automatic
reversal system override,
make sure that all people
and obstructions are clear
of the window path.
When the engine is on,
override the automatic
reversal system by pulling and
holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from
closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be
necessary if the vehicle
battery has been
disconnected or discharged.

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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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Head Restraints
The vehicle’s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating
positions.
{Warning
With head restraints that
are not installed and
adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do
not drive until the head
restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted
properly.
If your vehicle has rear head
restraints that fold down,
always return them to the
full upright position
whenever an occupant is
seated in the seat.
Adjust the head restraint so
that the top of the restraint is
at the same height as the top
of the occupant's head. This
position reduces the chance of
a neck injury in a crash.
Front Seats
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating
positions.
The height of the head
restraint can be adjusted.
To raise or lower the head
restraint, press the button
located on the side of the
head restraint and pull up or
push the head restraint down,
and release the button. Pull
and push on the head restraint
after the button is released to
make sure that it is locked in
place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.

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Rear Seats
Rear Head Restraint
Adjustment
The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating
positions.
The height of the head
restraint can be adjusted. Pull
the head restraint up to raise
it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it
is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint,
press the button, located on
the top of the seatback, andpush the head restraint down.
Try to move the head restraint
after the button is released to
make sure that it is locked in
place.
Always adjust the head
restraint so that the top of the
restraint is at the same height
as the top of the
occupant's head.
Rear outboard head restraints
are not removable.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
driver seat while the vehicle
is moving. Adjust the driver
seat only when the vehicle is
not moving.
{Warning
The power seats will work
with the ignition off. Children
could operate the power
seats and be injured. Never
leave children alone in the
vehicle.
To adjust a power seat:
.Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the
control forward or rearward.
.Raise or lower the front part
of the seat cushion by
moving the front of the
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.A seating position has been
previously been saved to the
Bmemory button. See
“Saving Seating Positions”
previously in this section.
.Seat Exit Memory is enabled.
See “Enabling Automatic
Recalls” previously in this
section.
.The vehicle is in P (Park).
Seat Exit Memory recall will
continue if the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park) prior to
reaching the saved memory
position.
Seat Exit Memory is not linked
to the driver’s remote key. The
seating position saved to
Bis
used for all drivers.
Cancel Memory Seating
Recalls
.During any memory recall:
Press a power seat control
Press SET memory button
.During Manual memory
recall:
Release 1, 2, or
Bmemory
button
.During Auto Seat Entry
Memory Recall:
Turn vehicle off
Press SET, 1, 2, or
B
memory buttons
.During Auto Seat Exit
Memory Recall:
Press SET, 1, 2, or
B
memory buttons
Obstructions
If something has blocked the
seat while recalling a memory
position, the recall may stop.
Remove the obstruction and
try the recall again. If the
memory position still does not
recall, see your dealer.
Heated and
Ventilated Front
Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or
pain to the skin cannot be
felt, the seat heater may
cause burns. To reduce the
risk of burns, use care when
using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything
on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, cover,
or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated
seat heater may cause a
burn or may damage
the seat.

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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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Rear Seat Adjustment
The second row seats slide
forward for more room.
To adjust the seat position, lift
the lever below the seat
cushion and slide the seat
forward or backward.
Reclining the Seatback
To recline the seatback:
1. Pull the reclining seatbackhandle.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then
release the handle to lock
the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked.
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback
can be folded for more cargo
space. Fold a seatback only
when the vehicle is not
moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the
seat belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or
the seat belts. Always
unbuckle the seat belts and
return them to their normal
stowed position before
folding a rear seat.