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Manual Front Passenger Seatback
Adjustment — Recline
To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever
located on the outboard side of the seat. Then,
push the seat rearward to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its
normal position, lean forward and lift the lever. To
ensure the seatback is latched, use body pressure
to lean forward and rearward.
Recline Lever

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
Vehicles equipped with third row seating may have
a second row bench seat, or second row captain’s
chairs. Vehicles equipped with only second row
seating, will have a second row bench seat.
NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles 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 will
return to its normal shape.
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.
WARNING!
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.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top
of the seatback. This could impair visibility or
become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop
or collision.
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Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT FORWARD/REAR -
WARD ADJUSTMENT
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of
the seat near the floor and release it when the seat
is at the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Rear Seat Adjustment Bar

SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT RECLINE ADJUSTMENT

To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever
located on the outboard side of the seat. Then,
push the seat rearward to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its
normal position, lean forward and lift the lever. To
ensure the seatback is latched, use body pressure
to lean forward and rearward.
Rear Seat Recline Lever

SECOND ROW BENCH FOLD FLAT SEAT
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat
can be folded flat. This allows for extended cargo
space and still maintains some rear seating room.
NOTE:Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary
to position the front seat to its mid-track position.
Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright
and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat
to fold down easily.To lower the seatback, pull upward on the recline
lever located on the outboard side of the seat, and
let the seatback fold forward automatically.

Second Row Bench Seat Folded Flat

To raise the seatback, fold the seatback up into its
original position and lock it into place.
WARNING!
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.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.

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SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT EASY ACCESS FOR
THIRD ROW — IF EQUIPPED
If the vehicle is equipped with third row seating, the
second row seats can tip forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Pull upward on the easy entry lever located on the
outboard side of the seatback, then tip and slide
the entire seat forward.

Easy Entry Lever Location Access To Third Row Seats

To return the seat to a sitting position, unfold the
seatback upright until it locks and push the seat
rearward until the track locks.
Second Row Captain’s Chairs —
If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with third row seating may be
equipped with second row captain’s chairs.
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FORWARD/
REARWARD ADJUSTMENT
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of
the seat near the floor and release it when the seat
is at the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Rear Seat Adjustment Bar

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40GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS RECLINE
ADJUSTMENT
To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever
located on the outboard side of the seat. Then,
push the seat rearward to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its
normal position, lean forward and lift the lever. To
ensure the seatback is latched, use body pressure
to lean forward and rearward.

Rear Seat Recline Lever

SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FOLD FLAT
SEATS
The second row seatbacks can be folded flat to
carry cargo.
Pull upward on the recline lever located on the
outboard side of each second row seat, and guide
the seatback down into the folded position.
Second Row Captain’s Chairs Folded Flat

To Raise The Rear Seats
Fold the seatbacks upward to their original
position, and lock them into place.
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR EASY ACCESS
FOR THIRD ROW
The second row seats can tip forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Pull upward on the easy entry lever located on the
outboard side of the seatback, then tip and slide
the entire seat forward.

Easy Entry Lever Location

WARNING!
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.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.

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Access To Third Row Seats

To return the seat to a sitting position, unfold the
seatback upright until it locks and push the seat
rearward until the track locks.
Manual Folding Third Row — If Equipped
Both third row seats can be folded forward to
increase the cargo area. To lower either seat, pull
on the release handle located on the back of the
seat and lower the seat using the pull strap located
next to the release handle.
NOTE:The second row seats must be in their full upright
position or folded flat when folding the third row
seats.
Release Handles
Third Row Folded

To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using
the strap located on the back of the seat.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with 12-way power
driver and front passenger seats. The power seat
switches are located on the outboard side of the
seat. There are three switches that control the
movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

WARNING!

Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

1 — Cushion Extender Switch
2 — Seat Switch
3 — Seatback And Bolster Adjustment Switch
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44GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Rear Seat Power Folding Seatbacks —
If Equipped
If the vehicle is equipped with third row seating, the
second and third rows may be equipped with
power folding seatbacks.
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in
the right rear trim panel inside the cargo area, as
part of a switch bank.
NOTE:
You may need to move the front seats forward to
allow the second row seats to fold properly, as
they may bump into the Rear Seat Entertain -
ment touchscreens (if equipped).
The third row 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.
The head restraints will lower automatically as
necessary when the power seat begins to move
when the vehicle is in PARK, and a rear door or
the liftgate is open.
The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding
positions for the second and third row seats. The
second row seats can be folded using these
switches, while the third row can be folded or
unfolded.

Rear Panel Power Switch Bank
There are also power folding switches for the third
row seats located on the C-pillar (just behind the
rear doors on the trim panels).

C-Pillar Power Folding Switches (Left Side Shown)

POWER SEATBACK MASSAGE —
I
F EQUIPPED
The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbacks may
be equipped with power massage.
The massage feature can be turned on/off through
the massage button located on the door panel
near the handle, or through the Comfort screen on
the radio.
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.
1 — Second Row Left Side Fold
2 — Second Row Right Side Fold
3 — Third Row Left Side Fold/Unfold
4 — Third Row Right Side Fold/Unfold
1 — Third Row Left Side Fold/Unfold
2 — Third Row Right Side Fold/Unfold

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48GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Head Restraints — Second Row Captain’s
Chairs (If Equipped)
If the second row is equipped with captain’s chairs,
the head restraints are not adjustable or
removable. They automatically fold forward when
the seatback is folded, and do not return to their
normal position when the seatback is raised. After
returning the seatback to its upright position after
a folding operation, raise the head restraint until it
locks in place.
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
(If Equipped)
If the second row is equipped with a bench seat,
the head restraints on the outboard seats are not
adjustable or removable. They automatically fold
forward when the seatback is folded, and do not
return to their normal position when the seatback
is raised. After returning the seatback to its upright
position after a folding operation, raise the head
restraint until it locks in place. The center head restraint has one adjustment
position, and can be adjusted up or down when the
seat is occupied. Pull up on the head restraint to
raise it. To lower the head restraint, push the
adjustment button located on the base of the head
restraint, and push downward on the head
restraint until it locks into place.
NOTE:The center head restraint is not removable.

Center Seat Head Restraint Adjustment Button

NOTE:For information on child restraint tethering, see
Úpage 269.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until
the head restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle
with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or
death in the event of a collision.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until
the head restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle
with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or
death in the event of a collision.

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Third Row Head Restraints — If Equipped
The third row head restraints are not adjustable or
removable, but can be folded for improved visibility
when the vehicle is in REVERSE, and there are no
occupants in the seats.
Press the Headrest Fold button within the
Controls menu of the Uconnect system to
power fold the third row head restraints.
The head restraints will also automatically fold
when the seatbacks are folded forward using the
release handles on the backs of the seats from the
cargo area.
NOTE:
The head restraints must be raised manually
when occupying the third row.
Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the
third row seats.
MIRRORS
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be
reduced by moving the small control under the
mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the
vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in
the day position (small control forward toward the
windshield).

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until
the head restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle
with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or
death in the event of a collision.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until
the head restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle
with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or
death in the event of a collision.
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