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RKE transmitter.
2.
Immediately press and hold / for at least two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. This confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received. If the vehicle's lamps are not visible, press and hold / for at least two seconds. During the remote start, the doors will be locked and the parking lamps will remain on as long as the engine is running. The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON/RUN/START.
3. Press the brake pedal and select
the ON/RUN/START ignition mode to drive the vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The remote start can only be extended once.
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Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if any of the following occur:
The ignition is in any mode other than OFF. The transmitter is in the vehicle. The hood is not closed. The hazard warning flashers are on. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
When the remote start is extended, the second 10-minute period will start immediately. For example, if the vehicle has been running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts, or a remote start with an extension, are allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be changed to ON/RUN/START and then back to OFF before the remote start procedure can be used again.
Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then back off.
Door Locks
{ WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent
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injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.
From the inside, to lock a door push down on the door lock knob on top of the door. To unlock a door, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and again to open it. From the outside, if the vehicle is equipped with keyless access, press the button on the door handle and pull the handle when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within range. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
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. Use the key in the driver door. The key cylinder is covered by a cap.
Key Cylinder Access
2.
Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) on the bottom of the cap (2) and pry outward.
3. Move the cap (2) rearward. 4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder. To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the open
position.
(1) Door Handle (2) Cap (3) Slot (4) Key
To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the
open position.
2.
Insert the two tabs (3) at the back of the cap (4) between the black seal (1) and the metal base (2).
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Power Door Locks
Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is not in the vehicle, and the driver
3. Move the cap forward and press
to snap the cap into place.
4. Release the door handle.
door is opened, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. When all the doors are closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again. Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44.
Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is moved into P (Park).
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Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to lock the doors again. The power door locks can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44.
Lockout Protection If the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter in the vehicle and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If the vehicle is off with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock after closing all of the doors.
This feature can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch.
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When this feature is on and door locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The driver door must be closed before locking is requested for all doors to remain locked. When this feature is off, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available. This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44.
Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
Press v { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. The rear door power windows are also disabled. See Power Windows on page 2‑21. Press v { again to deactivate the lockout switch.
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If a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Release the handle, then press the safety lock twice to deactivate the safety locks.
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. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust on page 9‑21.
Doors
Trunk
{ WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument panel.
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Trunk Lock Release
To open the trunk, press | from inside the vehicle or on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or push the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate. With the keyless access system, if the vehicle is locked, the keyless access transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk for it to be recognized; then the trunk can be opened by the touch pad located on the rear of the trunk above the license plate.
Use the handle to assist in closing the trunk. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. If the vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area can still be accessed. Through the rear seat pass-through door: 1. Fold the rear armrest down and
open the pass-through door. See Rear Seat Pass-Through Door on page 3‑13.
2. Reach inward through the
opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle. See “Emergency Trunk Release Handle” following.
3. Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunk.
By folding the rear seat: 1. Fold down the rear seatback. See Rear Seats on page 3‑11.
2. Reach inward through the
opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle.
3. Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunk.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a
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person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunk from the inside.
Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The indicator light, located on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system. Arming the System 1. Close all doors, the trunk, and
the hood.
2. Lock the vehicle using the
transmitter or the power door lock button. The indicator light on the instrument panel should come on and stay on for about 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, or after Q is
pressed again, the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm is operating.
If a door, the hood, or trunk is opened without first unlocking with the transmitter, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. The theft-deterrent alarm system will not activate if the doors are locked with the key.
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Disarming the System To disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the transmitter, or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
Lock the vehicle with the transmitter after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
. Always unlock a door with the
transmitter. Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by pressing K on the transmitter, or start the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle. The alarm will not stop if you unlock the driver door with the key.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn chirps three times, an attempted break-in occurred while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑38.
Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC/ ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ RUN/START mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle.
The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter will start the
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theft-deterrent system and have a new RKE transmitter programmed to the vehicle. It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to eight transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{ CAUTION
A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.
vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the vehicle will not change ignition modes (ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/ RUN/START, OFF), and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See “NO REMOTE DETECTED” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑38. If the ignition modes will not change with the other transmitter, your vehicle needs service. If the ignition does change modes, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the
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Power Mirrors
1. Move the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows to
move the mirror.
3. Move the selector switch to ) to
deselect the mirror.
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Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror The vehicle may have a driver exterior automatic dimming mirror that will automatically adjust for the glare of headlamps behind.
Memory Mirrors The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats on page 3‑7.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have SBZA. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9‑51.
Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror housings. The indicator will flash when a turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are used.
Puddle Light The vehicle has a puddle light on the mirror housings. The light will illuminate the ground when the door is opened.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Power Folding Mirrors 1.
If the vehicle is equipped with power folding mirrors, move the selector switch to ) to deselect the mirror.
2. Press the down arrow to fold the
mirrors.
3. Press the down arrow again to
unfold the mirrors.
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Heated Mirrors = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on page 8‑6.
Interior Mirrors
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.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.
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The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front 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 Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter 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 on page 2‑1.
Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed.
The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. The power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
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Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
{ WARNING
If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.
The anti-pinch feature can be overridden. Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is reactivated. In this mode, the window can close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.
Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the front power windows will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program: 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or when RAP is active, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power
window switch until the window is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up
until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.
The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press v { to activate the window lockout. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. The rear door locks are also disabled. See Safety Locks on page 2‑13. Press v { again to deactivate the lockout switch.
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If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly.
Rear Window Sunshade
Sun Visors
sunshade, press and release the switch again. The sunshade will fully close. If the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) when the sunshade is extended, it will automatically close.
Rear Passenger Door Sunshades
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod.
On vehicles with a rear window sunshade, the sunshade only operates with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. To open the sunshade, press and release the switch. The sunshade will fully extend. To close the
If equipped, use the handle to pull the sunshade up.
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Attach it to the hooks at the top of the window. To close the sunshade, use the handle to release it from the hooks and roll it down.
Roof
Sunroof For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑15 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19.
Sunroof Switch Vent Feature: Press and hold the front of ~ to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately 38 cm (15 in). Press and hold the rear of ~ to close the vent. Comfort Stop Feature: The sunroof has a comfort stop feature that stops the sunroof from opening fully. Press and release the rear of ~ to open the sunroof to the comfort open position. Pressing the rear of ~ again will open the sunroof fully. If the sunshade is not fully open when the comfort feature is pressed the second time, the sunshade will open fully. Express Close: Press and release the front of ~ to express close the sunroof.
1. Sunroof Switch 2. Sunshade Switch
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Sunshade Switch Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of Q to open or close the sunshade to the desired position. Express Open/Express Close: Press and release the rear or front of Q to express open or express close the sunshade. If the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will express close within a few inches of the opened sunroof. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof/ sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof/ sunshade will then return to the full-open position. To close the sunroof/sunshade, see “Express Open/Express Close” earlier in this section.
Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof.
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Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-5
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Rear SeatPass-Through Door . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-21
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Replacing Safety Belt SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Airbag System
Airbag System (Sedan) . . . . . . 3-22
Airbag System (ProfessionalVehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Where Are the Airbags?
(Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Where Are the Airbags?
(Professional Vehicle) . . . . . . 3-28
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? (Professional Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
What Makes an Airbag
Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-39
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-40
Replacing Airbag SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Infants and YoungChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-45
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-47
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Securing Child Restraints
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
How Does an Airbag
Securing Child Restraints
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-57
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
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Head Restraints { 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.
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.
To lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint, 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 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.
The head restraint can be adjusted forward or rearward. To adjust the head restraint forward, grasp the head restraint and pull it forward to the desired locking position. To adjust the head restraint rearward, press the button located on the side
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of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move 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 designed to be removed. Rear Seats 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, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.
The head restraint can be folded forward to allow for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied. To fold the head restraint, press the button on the side of the head restraint.
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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 designed to be removed.
Front Seats
Power 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.
The head restraint will fold forward automatically. When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the upright position. Pull the head restraint up and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked.
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To adjust the 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 control up or down.
. Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up or down.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5. Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibration in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9‑42.
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Lumbar Adjustment
Thigh Support Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the control
forward to increase or rearward to decrease lumbar support.
. Press and hold the control
upward to raise or downward to lower the height of the lumbar support.
If available, adjust the manual leg extension by pulling up on the lever, and then pulling or pushing on the support to lengthen or shorten it. Release the lever to lock it in place.
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Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback:
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
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Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.
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On vehicles with the memory feature, the "1," "2," SET, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and telescoping steering column. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions. The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat, outside mirror, and power tilt and telescoping steering
column positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF/LOCK. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory for the “1” and “2” driving positions: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power tilt and telescoping steering column to the desired driving positions.
2. Press and hold SET and “1” at
the same time until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a
second driver using “2.”
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To save positions into Button Memory for the B (Exit) button and easy exit features: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside
mirrors, and power tilt and telescoping steering column to the desired positions for getting out of the vehicle.
2. Press and hold SET and B at
the same time until a beep sounds.
Recalling Button Memory Positions Press and hold "1," "2," or B to recall the manually saved Button Memory positions. Releasing "1,” "2," or B before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. If the ignition is in ON/RUN/START and the vehicle is parked, briefly press and release “1,” “2,” or B to recall the Button Memory positions. Placing the ignition in OFF/LOCK or
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moving the shift lever out of P (Park) before the stored positions are reached stops the recall. If something has blocked the driver seat and/or power tilt and telescoping steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.
Storing RKE Memory Positions Every time the ignition is placed in OFF/LOCK, the vehicle will automatically store the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and telescoping steering column positions to the RKE transmitter used to start the vehicle. These positions are called RKE Memory positions and may be different than
the previously mentioned Button Memory positions saved to the “1,” “2,” and B buttons.
Recalling RKE Memory Positions (Auto Memory Recall) The Auto (Automatic) Memory Recall feature automatically recalls the previously stored RKE Memory positions for the current driver when entering the vehicle. Depending upon the Auto Memory Recall features enabled in the vehicle personalization menu, RKE Memory positions are recalled in the following ways: To activate the recall when On - Driver Door Open is selected in the personalization menu, do one of the following: . Press K on the RKE transmitter
and open the driver door.
. Press K on the RKE transmitter
when the driver door is already open.
. Press the lock/unlock button on
the outside driver door handle and open the driver door. The RKE transmitter must be present for the recall to activate.
To activate the recall when On - At Ignition On is selected in the vehicle personalization menu: . Place the ignition in ON/RUN/
START.
See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44. To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror or power seat controls; or press the power tilt and telescoping steering column control. If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the power tilt and telescoping steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by opening
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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.
the driver door and pressing K on the RKE transmitter. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.
Easy Exit Recall If programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, the easy exit feature automatically moves the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and telescoping steering column to the Button Memory positions saved to the B (Exit) button. See “Storing Button Memory Positions” in this section and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44. Easy exit recall automatically activates when one of the following occurs:
The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time. The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open.
If something has blocked the driver seat and/or power tilt and telescoping steering column while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the exit feature not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.
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or ventilated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated or ventilated seat button to use the heated or ventilated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated or ventilated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑9
and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑44.When this feature is off, the heated and ventilated seat symbols on the buttons are white. When a heated seat is turned on, the symbol turns red. When a ventilated seat is turned on, the symbol turns blue. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. If the front heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.
Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats During a remote start, the heated or ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned on automatically. When it is cold outside, the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on. The heated
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If equipped, the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack. To operate, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START. Press M /J or L /z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press C or { to ventilate the driver or passenger seat.
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To fold the seatback:
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. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
1. Lift the lever on top of the
seatback to unlock it. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.
2. Fold the seatback forward. Repeat the steps to fold the other seatback, if desired.
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Raising the Seatback { WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
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A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
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To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it
rearward to lock it in place. A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place.
2. Push and pull the top of the
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. Locking and Unlocking the Seatback The rear seatbacks can be locked or unlocked using the vehicle key.
To lock or unlock a seatback:
Heated Rear Seats { WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the Warning under Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑9.
1.
Insert the vehicle key into the lock next to the seatback release lever.
2. Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock or unlock the seatback.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the
other seatback, if desired.
When the seatback is locked, the seatback release lever will not work. The seatbacks cannot be folded down when the seatback lock is engaged.
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On vehicles without rear climate controls, 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.
Some vehicles have a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door. The pass-through door can be locked or unlocked using the knob on the back of the door. Open the trunk to access the lock. Turn the knob toward Q to lock the door or away from Q to unlock the door.
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If available, the buttons are on the rear of the center console. With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, press M or L to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and seatback. 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.
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Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.
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Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas
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are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑15.
Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts! When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the
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safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be — whether you are
wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why
should I have to wear safety belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental
systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3‑41 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑43. Follow those rules for everyone's protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly.
. Sit up straight and always keep
your feet on the floor in front of you.
. Always use the correct buckle
for your seating position.
. Wear the lap part of the belt low
and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
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. Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.
{ WARNING
You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. . Never allow the lap or
shoulder belt to become loose or twisted.
. Never wear the shoulder belt
under both arms or behind your back.
. Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest.
Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.
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“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for use and important safety information.
3. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑20. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See
4.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull
up on the shoulder belt.
To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions.
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Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15.
Push down on the release button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide/ trim up.
parts of the safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3‑21. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
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. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side or rear crash. If the vehicle has roof-rail airbags, the pretensioners can tighten the safety belts in a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and possibly other
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There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To install a comfort guide to the safety belt:
2. Place the guide over the belt,
and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
1. Remove the guide from its
storage pocket on the side of the seat.
3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
{ WARNING
A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder
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and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
4. Buckle, position, and release the
safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.
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crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced.
Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑15. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑21.
Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
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