Press to fold the left-hand thirdrow seat.A
Press to fold and unfold boththird row seats.B
Press to fold the right-hand thirdrow seat.C
To return the third-row seat backrest tothe original position, press thecorresponding control again.
If the seats are inoperable, do thefollowing:
1.Make sure that the engine is runningand the tailgate is open.
2.Make sure that there are no objects onthe seats that would prevent themfrom folding completely.
3.Press and hold button B for one minuteuntil both seats completely fold andunfold.
4.Press button A and button C to confirmeach seat is operational.
Note:During this procedure, the seat mayappear to be fully unfolded. Continueholding the switch for a few seconds.
If the power rear seat disables after 10minutes, you can enable the seat by:
•Opening any door.
•Pressing the unlock button on the keyfob.
•Pressing any keyless entry keypadbutton.
•Switching the ignition on.
HEATED SEATS
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,exhaustion or other physical conditions.The heated seat could cause burns evenat low temperatures, especially if usedfor long periods of time. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
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 couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anythingon the seat that blocks the heat, forexample a seat cover or a cushion. Thiscould cause the seat to overheat. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
Front Seats
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
Note:The engine must be running to usethis feature.
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REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST – TROUBLESHOOTING
REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
Displays when the system applies thebrakes and remains on for a few seconds.Reverse Brake Assist
Make sure that all doors, liftgate or tailgateand hood are closed. Drive the vehicle on astraight road for a short period. Make surethe parking aids and cross traffic alertsystems are on. If the message remains on,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Reverse Brake Assist Not Available SeeManual
Displays when a system error has occurred.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Reverse Brake Assist Fault
Displays when reverse brake assist is off.Reverse Brake Assist Off
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