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Easy Entry
Easy Tilt Seat — With Or Without Child Seat Installed
The second row seats can be tilted forward for easy entry 
into the third row with or without a child seat installed.
1. Located in the seatback of the second row seat is a 
lever (or handle for Stow ‘n Go seats) that provides 
easier access to the third row by tilting the seat 
forward.
2. Slide the lever upwards, or if equipped, pull the  handle forward, to unlock the seatback.
Lift Easy Tilt Seat Lever (If Equipped) Pull Easy Tilt Seat Handle (If Equipped)
3. Push on seatback to slide seat forward to access the 
third row.
Easy Tilt Seat Easy Tilt With Child Seat Installed
4. To put the seat back into original position, just pull 
back on the seatback and lock the seat into position.
WARNING!
Do not use this feature with a child in seat. Serious 
injury or death may occur.
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Easy Entry — With The Seat Folded Flat
The seats can be folded and tilted for more accessibility 
for passengers to enter and exit the third row.
1. Without a child seat installed, you can fold the seat 
by pulling the recliner handle on the bottom part of 
the seat. Before pulling the recliner lever, make sure 
the arm rests are folded up.
Recliner Lever
2. To put it back into position, pull back on the folded seat and make sure that it locks into position. Then, 
pull the seatback toward the back and fold down the 
arm rests. Exit For Third Row Passengers — Stow ‘n Go Seats Only
  
If the second row is equipped with Stow ‘n Go, third row 
passengers can pull on the strap and push the seat 
forward for folding the seatback down and tilting the seat 
to the floor for an easy exit.
Pull Strap For Third Row Passengers
NOTE:
This process is for when there is no child seat installed. 
Use the easy entry lever if a child seat is installed.
Second Row Removable Quad Seat
The second row quad seats, not equipped with the Stow ‘n 
Go feature, are removable for added cargo space.
Removing Seat
1. Adjust seat to the full rearward position.
2. Lift the recline lever to fold the seatback flat against  the seat cushion.
Lift Recline Lever And Fold Seatback Flat
NOTE:
Push downward on the seatback to make sure it is in the 
locked position.
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2. Tilt seat rearward to lock the seat back 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 seat back to the seating position.
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — 
If Equipped
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat cushion 
from the seat belt buckles, or wrinkling of the seat 
fabric if the seats are left folded for an extended period 
of time. This is normal and by simply unfolding the 
seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion 
may return to its normal shape. Having an occupant sit 
in the seat, or massaging the fabric by hand may 
smooth away any excess wrinkling.
 Permanent wrinkles may still result.
1. Lower the center head restraint down to the  seatback by pushing the button on the guide and 
pushing the head restraint down.
2. Pull release strap marked “1” to release the anchors.
Release Strap “1”
3. Pull release strap marked “2” and tumble the seat  rearward into the storage bin.
Strap “2” Stowed Third Row Seat
To Unfold Third Row Seats
1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the 
storage bin and push the seat forward until the 
anchors latch.
Assist Straps
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become loose. 
Personal injuries could result.
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2. Pulling strap “2” releases the seatback to return to its 
full upright position.
Strap “2”
3. Raise the head restraint to its upright position.
Stow 'n Go Seating 
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating, the second 
and third row seats can be folded into the floor for 
convenient storage.
AUTO ADVANCE ‘N RETURN — IF EQUIPPED
On vehicles equipped with the Auto Advance ‘n Return 
feature, the front seat will move forward automatically to 
a location that will allow the second row Stow ‘n Go seat 
movement, without interference by the front seat. After 
the second row seat is stowed, the front seat will move 
back to the previous location once the Auto Advance ‘n 
Return button is pushed again.
The Auto Advance ‘n Return feature is available to both the 
front driver and passenger power seats (if equipped).
A one-touch Auto Advance ‘n Return button is located on 
the B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding 
door.
Auto Advance ‘n Return Button (Left Side Shown)
Using the Auto Advance ‘n Return Feature
NOTE:
The button is only functional when the power sliding 
door is open and the vehicle is in PARK. If the door is 
not open or the vehicle is not in PARK when the button 
is pushed, the front seat will not move and a message 
will be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
 If the power sliding door is closing when the button is 
pushed, the front seat will not move and a message will 
be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
 The Auto Advance ‘n Return feature will not function if 
the front doors are open.
1. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return  button.
2. Perform the second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement  
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3. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return button  a second time. The front seat cushion and seatback 
will return to the original starting location.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be 
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor 
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully 
latched.
 Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered 
position could result in serious injury or death in a 
collision. Always make sure the head restraints are in 
their upright positions when the seat is to be occu -
pied.
WARNING!
During power seat operation, personal injury or cargo 
damage may occur. Ensure the front seat is not 
occupied and the seat travel path is clear when 
operating the power seat.
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NOTE:
To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, push 
the Auto Advance ‘n Return button, or push the front 
power seat button to stop the seat movement. Pushing 
the Auto Advance ‘n Return button again will return the 
front seat to the original starting location.
 The Auto Advance ‘n Return system includes obstacle 
detection. When the system detects an obstacle, the 
seat will stop, reverse direction, and return to the 
previous location. A message will be displayed in the 
instrument cluster indicating that an obstacle has been 
detected.
 If the front seat is already in a location that will allow 
space for Stow ‘n Go of the second row seat, the front 
seat will not move and a message will be displayed in 
the instrument cluster.
 If calibration of the front seat is lost, the seat will auto -
matically recalibrate when the Auto Advance ‘n Return 
button is pushed. This may result in the seat cushion 
moving forward and downward, before moving to the 
location that will allow space for the second row Stow 
‘n Go seat movement.
SECOND ROW STOW 'N GO
For Manual Seats:  To stow the seat in the floor, move the 
front seat all the way forward using the manual seat 
adjustment bar. Move the seatback all the way forward 
using the recliner handle located on the outboard side of 
the cushion. Move the seat height to at least mid position 
using the height adjuster handle in the outboard side of 
the cushion. For Power Seats:
 Push the Auto Advance ‘n Return button 
located on the B-pillar trim (if equipped)  
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1. To access the storage area, remove the floor mat (if equipped) and place the lock rod in the locked 
position.
Lock Rod
NOTE:
 Push the lock rod inward for the unlocked position.
 Pull outward on the lock rod for the locked 
position.
 For information on storage bin function with the 
seats rearward  
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2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to  open the floor panel.
Floor Latch
3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats while folding the top half down, and rest it 
against the front seats.
Push Panel Forward
4. Remove the plastic storage bin (if equipped) from the storage area, and store in a safe location.
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5. Fold the armrest upward and stow the seat by 
grabbing the strap on the lower part of the seatback, 
and guide the seat into the storage area.
Pull Strap
6. Push down on the seatback to lock the seat into the storage area.
Push To Lock
7. Close the floor by pulling the floor panel backwards by the bottom corner edge of the panel.
Extend Floor Panel
8. Push down on floor panel to lock into place.
Push To Lock
9. Readjust the front seat as needed, and replace the floor mat (if equipped).
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat 
storage bin covers are not properly latched:
Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers 
open.
 Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while 
the vehicle is in motion.
 Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be latched and flat to 
avoid damage from contact with the front seat 
tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
 Do not sit on the second row seat when it is in the 
stowed position with the seatback upright otherwise 
damage to the seat may occur.
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TO UNSTOW SECOND ROW SEATS
For Manual Seats: To unstow the seat from the floor, move 
the front seat all the way forward using the manual seat 
adjustment bar.
For Power Seats:  Push the Auto Advance ‘n Return button 
located on the B-pillar trim (if equipped)  
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1. To access the storage area, remove the floor mat  (if equipped) and place the lock rod in the unlocked 
position.
Lock Rod
NOTE:
 Push the lock rod inward for the unlocked position.
 Pull outward on the lock rod for the locked posi -
tion.
2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to  open the floor panel.
Floor Latch
3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats while folding the top half down and rest it 
against the front seats.
Push Panel Forward
4. Pull the strap located on the seat and pull the seat out of the storage area. Push the seat rearward 
making sure that it locks into the floor. Fold the 
seatback into the upright position and pull the 
headrest up.
NOTE:The seatback may be locked, if it is, it will be necessary to 
use the recliner handle to unlock the back before folding 
into the upright position.
Pull Strap
5. Replace the plastic storage bin into the storage area.
6. To position the floor panel back into its original state, grab the bottom corner and extend it outward.
Extend Panel
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POWER ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS) — 
I
F EQUIPPED
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped
The power recline feature, located on the trim panel next 
to the seat, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward 
for occupant comfort.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or 
rearward. Push and hold the forward or rearward button, 
the seat will move in the direction of the button push. 
Release the button when the desired position is reached.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
NOTE:
The third row power recline buttons can be locked out 
using the Third Row Lockout setting within the Uconnect 
system  
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Third Row Power Stow ‘n Go Seat — 
If Equipped
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the 
right rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
NOTE:The third row outboard seat belts may interfere with the 
power folding of the seat. Place the seat belt webbing 
behind the stow clip before stowing or opening the seat. 
When the seat is in the desired position, remove the 
webbing from the stow clip so that it is ready for use. Never 
leave the seat belt in the stow clip when it is used to 
restrain an occupant.
NOTE:
 The outer head restraints will lower automatically as 
necessary when the power seat begins to move.
 The center head restraint raises and lowers manually 
but will not lower automatically.
 The head restraint can also be lowered manually using 
the pull strap located at the back of the seat  
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The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and 
the vehicle is in PARK.
The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and 
unfolding positions for the third row 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.
 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.
 Do not place the seat belt webbing behind the third 
row stow clip when using the seat belt to restrain an 
occupant. The seat belt will not be positioned prop -
erly on the occupant and they could be more seri -
ously injured in an accident as a result.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede 
its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat 
controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement 
is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path.
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