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interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Information Provided by:Ignition Switch

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III).

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Use this position

START (III) only to start the engine. The switch returns to ON (II) when you let go of the key.

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver’s door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper.

The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

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You can insert or

LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, the shift lever must be in Park, and you must push the key in slightly.

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

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You can

ACCESSORY (I) operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position.

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This is the normal key

ON (II) position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from ACCESSORY (I) to ON (II).

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UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK button twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked. You cannot lock the doors and the tailgate if any door or the tailgate is not fully closed or if the key is in the ignition switch.

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UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Press it twice to unlock the other doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button. If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock.

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When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual map lights, depending on their switch positions, will come on (see page ). If you do not open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds, then go out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

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Press and hold this

PANIC button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter or turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

RemoteTransmitterCare Refer to page for how to take care of your remote transmitter.

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Information Provided by:4.

Remove the old battery from the back of the inner cover, and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same ( side facing down), then insert it into the back of the cover.

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Remote Transmitter

ReplacingtheTransmitterBattery

SCREW

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR1616

To replace the battery:

1.

Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

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BATTERY

TAB

2.

3.

Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail.

Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.

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LED

UNLOCK BUTTON

LOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

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LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash. When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system has set.

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UNLOCK Press this button once to unlock the driver’s door. Press it twice to unlock the other doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button.

If you do not open any doors or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock and the security system sets.

On the Touring model, you can change this setting (see page

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If you press the LOCK button and the PASSENGER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR button at the same time for about 1 second, the LED in the remote transmitter will blink twice, and all doors and the tailgate will unlock simultaneously when you press the UNLOCK button. To cancel this feature, press the LOCK button and the PASSENGER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR button at the same

Remote Transmitter

time. The LED will blink once.

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When you press the UNLOCK button, the front and rear individual map lights, depending on their switch positions, will come on (see page ). If you do not open any door or the tailgate, the lights stay on for about 30 seconds, then go out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the lights will go off immediately.

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Press and hold this

PANIC button for about 1 second to attract attention; the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter or turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

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Opening or Closing the Power Sliding Doors

DRIVER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BUTTON

You can open or close each sliding door with the remote transmitter when the doors are unlocked. Push and hold the right button to open or close the passenger’s side door, and the left button to open or close the driver’s side door.

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Opening or Closing the Power Tailgate

TAILGATE BUTTON

OnTouringmodelonly You can open or close the power tailgate with the remote transmitter when the doors are unlocked. Press and hold the TAILGATE button to open or close the power tailgate. When the tailgate begins to move, you will hear a beep, and some front and rear lights will flash.

POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH

If the power sliding door MAIN switch on the dashboard is in the OFF position, you cannot open or close the sliding doors with the remote transmitter.

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With Driver 1

With Driver 2

OnTouringmodelonly Each remote transmitter activates the driver’s seat position memory system and customized vehicle control settings (see page ). When you open the driver’s door after unlocking it with the remote transmitter, the driver’s seat moves to the positions stored in memory. You will hear two beeps when the movement is completed.

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The driver’s seat position memory activation (Driver 1, Driver 2) is shown on the back of each transmitter. Make sure you store your seat position in the memory that is activated by the transmitter you normally carry.

You can turn off driver’s seat position memory activation with the remote transmitter. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time. The LED in the remote transmitter will blink twice. Then release the buttons, and press the UNLOCK button.

Most of the customized settings will return to the default settings.

To turn it back on, repeat this procedure. The LED will come on for 1 second to indicate the feature has been turned on.

Remote Transmitter

Remote Transmitter Care

Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.

Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.

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Replacing the Transmitter Battery

If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, separate the halfs by carefully prying on the edge with a coin. Remove the old battery, and insert a new battery with the ＋ side facing up. Snap the two halves of the transmitter case back together.

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AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Lock

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

To lock the doors and the tailgate, press the front of the master door lock switch on either front door, press the lock tab on the driver’s door, or use the outside lock on the driver’s door.

Pressing the rear of the master door lock switch will unlock all doors and the tailgate.

The lock tab on any door locks and unlocks that door.

All doors and the tailgate can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver’s door. To unlock only the driver’s door, insert the key, turn the key, and release it. The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds.

Door Locks

LockoutPrevention With the driver’s door open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. They are not disabled if the driver’s door is closed. Pushing the front of the master door lock switch on the open passenger’s door will lock all doors and the tailgate.

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Childproof Door Locks

OnEXandTouringmodels With the childproof door locks on, automatic operation with the inside door handle is disabled.

Tailgate

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear sliding doors. Each door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from the outside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, pull the lock tab up and use the outside door handle.

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LXandEXmodels To open the tailgate, pull the handle, then lift up. To close the tailgate, use the inner handle to pull it down, then press down on the back edge.

Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56

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DASHBOARD SWITCH

TAILGATE BUTTON

OnTouringmodelonly The tailgate can be opened and closed with the remote transmitter or the switch on the dashboard when both front doors are unlocked.

Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter or the dashboard switch for about 1 second to open or close the tailgate. Each time you press the button on the remote transmitter or the dashboard switch, you will hear a beep.

If you push the same button or switch again while the tailgate is opening or closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened or closed position.

Door Locks

TAILGATE SWITCH

The tailgate can also be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate. If you press the button again while the tailgate is closing, you will hear three beeps, and the tailgate will stop moving, reverse direction, and stop at the fully opened position.

To open or close the tailgate manually, see page

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Auto-Reverse The power tailgate has an auto- reverse feature. If it meets resistance while opening or closing, it will beep three times and reverse direction. However, the tailgate may not reverse immediately. Always make sure passengers and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it.

Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can cause serious injury.

Make sure everyone is clear before closing the power tailgate.

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Also check that passengers, especially children, do not have their hands on the edge of the tailgate or on the tailgate still. The auto reverse feature stops working when the tailgate is about to latch so the motor can pull the tailgate shut.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected, goes dead, or the fuse is removed while the tailgate is fully open, the power tailgate needs to be reset. After connecting the battery or installing the fuse, close the tailgate fully by hand.

The power tailgate may not open or close under the these conditions:

The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.

When the vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.

When the tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

Do not install any accessories on the tailgate. It may cause the tailgate not to function properly. If there is snow or ice on the tailgate, make sure to remove it before you operate the tailgate.

If you pull the tailgate release handle while the tailgate is opening or closing, it will stop moving. You need to open or close it the rest of the way manually.

The tailgate has sensors on both sides. Be careful not to damage them. If the sensors are damaged, the power tailgate does not function properly.

Information Provided by:If you try to drive off with the tailgate not closed completely, a beeper sounds and a ‘‘DOOR & TAILGATE OPEN’’ message is shown on the multi-information display.

Unlocking the Tailgate

Door Locks

Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard 56

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If there is a problem in the power tailgate system, you will see a ‘‘CHECK POWER TAILGATE’’ message on the multi-information display. Have the system checked by your dealer.

With this message shown in the multi-information display, you can still open or close the tailgate manually.

OnTouringmodelonly If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually.

Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.

Push the release lever to the right as shown.

If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.

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OnLXandEXmodels If you cannot open the tailgate, remove the cover on the back of the tailgate (see page ). Use the key to unlock the tailgate as shown, then pull the outer handle to open the tailgate.

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Power Sliding Doors OnEXandTouringmodels The doors are electrically powered and can be operated with the remote transmitter, the door handles, or the dashboard switches. To operate the doors:

The shift lever must be in Park or Neutral. To operate the doors with the shift lever in Neutral, the ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position with the brake pedal pressed or the parking brake applied.

The MAIN switch must be in the ON position.

The doors must be unlocked.

Opening and Closing Manual Sliding Doors LXmodel To open, pull the inside or outside door handle, and slide the door back. It will latch in the fully open position. When opening from the inside, the childproof door lock must be unlocked.

To close, pull either handle, and slide the door closed. Make sure the door is closed and latched securely before driving, and all passengers are clear of the sliding doors before closing them.

When opening a sliding door, it stops about halfway if the window is open more than 3 in (8 cm). If the vehicle is facing downhill, the sliding door will slam shut when you release the door handle. Always close the window fully before opening the sliding door.

Information Provided by:DoorHandles To open the door with the inside door handle, pull the handle backward. Push it forward to close the door. If you pull backward or push forward on the door handle while a door is opening or closing, the door stops moving. Pull backward or push forward to open or close the door fully.

To open or close the door with the outside door handle, pull the door handle. If you pull the door handle while a door is opening or closing, the door stops moving. If you pull the door handle again, the door will open fully.

Sliding Doors

DashboardSwitches

POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH

POWER SLIDING DOOR SWITCHES

The dashboard switches to the left of the steering column allow you to open or close the power sliding doors.

The MAIN switch on the dashboard controls power to the sliding doors.

WhentheshiftleverisinPark: If you shift out of Park while a door is closing, you will hear a beep until the door closes.

If you shift out of Park while a door is opening, you will hear a continuous tone and the door will stop moving. Stop the vehicle and close the door.

WhentheshiftleverisinNeutraland theignitionswitchisintheONposition: If you shift out of Neutral or release the brake pedal or the parking brake while a door is closing, you will hear a beep until the door closes.

If you shift out of Neutral or release the brake pedal or the parking brake while a door is opening, you will hear a continuous tone and the door will stop moving. Stop the vehicle and close the door.

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To open a power sliding door, push and release the bottom of the appropriate switch. If you forget to unlock the door, you will hear three beeps. Unlock the door and try again.

To close a sliding door, push and release the top of the switch.

To stop a door, push either the top or bottom of the switch. The door will stop and you will hear three beeps. Push the switch again to resume movement.

When the MAIN switch is in the OFF position, you have to operate the doors manually.

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RemoteTransmitter

LED

DRIVER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE SLIDING DOOR BUTTON

To open and close a power sliding door, press and hold the appropriate button for at least 1 second. If you forget to unlock the door, you will hear three beeps. Unlock the door, and try again. To stop movement, push the appropriate door button; you will hear three beeps. Push and hold the same button again for at least 1
second and the door will reverse direction.

Auto-Reverse Each power sliding door has an auto- reverse feature. If a door meets resistance while closing, it will beep three times and reverse direction. However, the door may not reverse immediately and may cause some bruising or discomfort. Always make sure passengers and objects are clear of the doors before closing them.

If a rear window is open more than 3 in (8 cm), the power sliding door is designed to stop about halfway to avoid accidents. If this happens, close the door with the door handles, the dashboard switch, or the remote transmitter. Close the window and open the sliding door. Make sure the window is fully closed before you operate the power sliding door.

Information Provided by:ManuallyOpening/Closingthe PowerSlidingDoor You can manually open or close the sliding doors. The MAIN switch must be in the OFF position. To open a door, pull the inside or outside door handle, and slide the door back. It will latch in the fully open position. To close, pull either handle and slide the door forward. When the door is almost closed, the auto-closer will pull the door shut.

Important Sliding Door Precautions OnEXandTouringmodels Before operating the sliding doors, check that passengers, especially children, do not have their hands on the edge of the sliding door or on the door pillar. The auto-reverse motor stops working when the door is about to latch so the auto-closer can pull the door shut.

If there is an obstacle in the door sill, the power sliding door may not open or close properly. When removing the obstacle from the door sill, make sure to turn off the main switch on the dashboard.

When replacing a flat tire, make sure to turn off the power sliding door main switch on the dashboard.

Onallmodels Do not allow anyone to step on the lower arm of the sliding door while the door is open. This could damage the sliding door mechanism.

When you drive with children in your vehicle, use the childproof door locks (see page ). This will prevent children from opening the doors accidentally.

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Sliding Doors

Do not put any item in the door pocket sticks out from the pocket. It can prevent the doors from opening or closing properly, and damage the vehicle body.

Closing a sliding door while any part of a passenger is in the door’s path can cause serious injury.

Make sure all passengers are clear of the doorway before closing a sliding door.

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Information Provided by:Parking on a Hill When parking facing downhill, make sure the doors are latched in the fully open position, and then hold the door open for your passengers. Do not pull the inside or outside door handle, or the door will slam shut.

If you leave the vehicle on a steep downhill with a power sliding door half open and the engine off, the magnetic lock will turn off after 30
minutes and the sliding door will automatically open or close. In this case you will hear a continuous tone.

OnEXandTouringmodels Make sure the main switch on the dashboard is in the ON position.

When parking facing downhill on a steep grade, the power sliding doors may not open or close as they do normally.

If your vehicle is facing a downhill, do not turn the main switch to OFF while the door is opening because the door may slam shut.

Sliding Doors

Refueling When you release the fuel fill door, the driver’s side sliding door automatically locks so it cannot open and interfere with the fuel door. If a passenger attempts to unlock the door by cycling the lock knob several times, the door can be opened.

If a passenger needs to get out while you are refueling, instruct that person to exit on the passenger’s side.

When you close the fuel fill door, the driver’s side sliding door unlocks if it was unlocked when you opened the fuel fill door.

OnEXandTouringmodels If you open the fuel fill door while the driver’s side sliding door is opening, the sliding door stops. If this happens, the door must be operated manually.

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Power Sliding Door Problems

PINCH SENSOR

POWER SLIDING DOOR INDICATOR

OnEXandTouringmodels Each sliding door has a pinch sensor on the front edge. Do not damage this sensor, or the power sliding door may not operate properly.

U.S. indicator shown

OnEXmodel If the power sliding door indicator comes on and stays on, there is a problem in the system. Turn the MAIN switch to OFF, and have the system inspected by a dealer.

Sliding Doors

OnTouringmodel If there is a problem in the power sliding door system, you will see a ‘‘CHECK LEFT SLIDING DOOR’’ message or ‘‘CHECK RIGHT SLIDING DOOR’’ message in the multi-information display (see page ). If this message stays on, turn 87
the MAIN switch to OFF, and have the system inspected by your dealer.

If the battery is disconnected or goes dead, close the sliding door completely by hand. If it still does not operate properly after the battery is reconnected, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Information Provided by:Seats

Passenger Seating ConvertibleSecondRowBucket Seats There are bucket seats with armrests for two front passengers, bucket seats with armrests for two passengers in the second row, and a bench seat for three passengers in the third row.

For greater cargo capacity, the seats in the second row can be removed, and the bench seat in the third row can be folded into the floor.

The EX model has a stowable second row plus-one seat that can be installed between the second row bucket seats when needed. The plus- one seat can also be used as a second row center console, or stored in the floor storage area. For more information, see page

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The EX and Touring models have a power adjustable driver’s seat. The LX model has manual driver’s seat adjustments.

The front passenger’s seat, and the seats in the second and third rows adjust manually.

Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

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Seats

To adjust the bucket seats in the second row, pull up the bar on the front of the seat bottom.

The third row seats do not adjust forward and backward.

To adjust the seat forward and backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.

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ADJUSTMENT STRAP

Driver’s Seat Manual Height Adjustment

To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.

To change the seat-back angle of the bucket seats in the second row, pull forward on the lever on the outside of the seat-back.

The left and right halves of the third seat-back can be adjusted separately. To adjust the angle, pull the adjustment strap on the outside of each seat-back, move the seat-back to the desired position, and release the adjustment strap. Let the seat- back latch in the new position.

OnLXmodel The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. Pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion to raise the seat bottom or push the lever down to lower the seat cushion.

Make all adjustments before you start driving.

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The controls for the adjustable driver’s power seat are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. You can adjust the power seat with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Moving the long horizontal switch adjusts the seat bottom in several directions. The seat bottom adjusts in the direction you move the switch. The short vertical switch adjusts the seat back angle.

Moves the seat forward and backward.

Moves the front of the seat up or down and the rear of the seat up or down.

Seats

Raises or lowers the seat.

Adjusts the seat- back angle forward or backward.

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Driver’s Lumbar Support

Armrests

OnEXandTouringmodels To change the lumbar support, move the lever on the right side of the seat-back forward or backward. Keep moving the lever forward or backward until you find a suitable position.

An armrest is located on each of the front seats and on each side of the second row seats. Pivot it down to use it. When you remove the bucket seats in the second row, pivot the armrests up out of the way.

OnEXwithLeatherandTouringmodels The angle of the armrest on each front seat is adjustable. Pivot the armrest down, and pull it up to the desired angle.

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Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabouthowto properlypositiontheheadrestraints.

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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.

They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.

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Seats

RELEASE BUTTON

All head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.

To get into or out of the third row seat, walk between the second row seats.

When the seat on the passenger’s side is moved to the center, walk through the passenger’s side to get into or out of the third row seat.

On the Touring model, you need to remove the second row console before you can make this seat adjustment.

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Moving the Second Row Bucket Seat

BUTTONS

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

To get into or out of the third row seat, pull up the release lever on the shoulder of each second row bucket seat. The seat-back will tilt forward and the whole seat will slide forward.

PIECE MAT

The second row bucket seat on the passenger’s side can be moved to the center to provide access to the third row seat.

Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion’s front edge and lifting the rear of the seat.

Remove the piece mat and the floor cover from under the passenger’s side bucket seat. To remove the piece mat, unfasten the two buttons on the rear edge.

Slide the seat toward the center of the vehicle. Push the back of the seat down over the floor hooks. Make sure the seat is securely locked in place.

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PIECE MAT

SLIT

COVER

Install the floor covers over the outer floor anchor and install the piece mat over the floor cover. Insert the tabs on the piece mat into the slit on the floor. Fasten the buttons on the mat to the floor.

Make sure the seat is securely locked in place before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could fly around and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

Reverse this procedure to move the seat back to the outside.

When the passenger’s side bucket seat is in the outside position, and the plus-one seat or the second row console is not used, install the floor mat and the piece mat over the center floor anchors between the bucket seats. Make sure to fasten the buttons on the mat to the floor.

Seats

Removing the Bucket Seats in the Second Row

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

Both seats can be removed to give more cargo capacity.

To remove a seat: Pull up the seat-back angle adjustment lever, and fold the seat- back forward. Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever under the seat cushion’s front edge and lifting the rear of the seat.

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To reinstall the seat, hook the front of the seat to the floor, then push the back into the locks. Make sure both the front and the back of the seat are securely latched before driving.

Installing the Stowable Second Row Plus-One Seat

Unhook the front of the seat from the floor by pulling it back slightly, then pivoting it upward.

Always remove an unsecured seat from the vehicle before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could be thrown about and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

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OnEXmodelonly You can install the stowable plus-one seat between the second row bucket seats.

Information Provided by:Install the seat cushion on the seat bottom plate. To install the cushion, hook the front of the cushion first, then push down the rear until the cushion is securely positioned.

To use the plus-one seat as a center console, remove its seat cushion by pulling up the seat cushion strap. Then pivot the seat-back forward until it is flat. Store the seat cushion in the floor storage area.

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ANGLE ADJUSTMENT STRAP To remove the seat, lower the head restraint all the way down. Remove the seat cushion by pulling the strap on the seat cushion, and fold the seat-back forward.

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To install the stowable plus-one seat, pull the leg folding lever to unfold the leg, hook the front of the seat to the floor, then push down the back until it locks. Make sure both the front and back of the seat are securely latched. Pull up the seat- back, and adjust the seat-back angle to the desired position while pulling the seat-back angle adjustment strap on the outside of the seat bottom.

Information Provided by:Always remove an unsecured seat from the vehicle before driving. A seat that is not locked in place could be thrown about and cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.

Folding the One-Motion Third Row ‘‘Magic Seat’’ To create more cargo space, you can fold the one-motion third row ‘‘Magic Seat’’ into the floor recess.

The stowable plus-one seat assembly can be stored in the floor storage area between the front seats and the second row seats. To do this, remove the Lazy Susan from the floor storage area.

1.

Unlatch the detachable seat belt anchor center seat belt, and let the belt retract all the way into the ceiling. Place the latch plate and anchor latch into their holding slots.

2.

Lower the head restraints fully.

Seats

LEG FOLDING LEVER

LOCK RELEASE LEVER

Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release lever and the leg folding lever on the bottom of the seat-back, and lift the rear of the seat. Unhook the front of the seat from the floor by pulling it back slightly, then pivoting it upward.

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3.

Pull the handle on each seat-back to unlock the front seat legs.

To return the seat to the upright position:

4.

Pivot the seat into the cargo area floor recess.

Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard. See on page

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Pull the seat out of the recess by pulling on the handle. Pivot the seat forward all the way. The front seat legs will automatically latch.

Seats

2.

Pull the seat-back upright with the strap. Make sure the seat is securely locked.

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Information Provided by:the bottom of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.

Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters:

In HI, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.

In LO, the heater does not cycle with temperature change.

Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.

If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.

Seat Heaters

OnEXwithLeatherandTouringmodels Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag system. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use them. The seat heater switches are located on the dashboard above the center pocket. Push the top of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing

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Two seat positions can be stored in separate memories. You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or appropriate remote transmitter (Driver 1 or Driver 2).

Driver’s Seat Position Memory System

Storing a Driver’s Seat Position in Memory Store a driver’s seat position only when the vehicle is parked.

MEMO BUTTON

1.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). You cannot add a new seat position in memory unless the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. You can recall a memorized position with the ignition switch in any position.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable position (see page

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MEMORY BUTTONS

3.

Press and release the MEMO button on the control panel. You will hear a beep. Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. The indicator in the memory button will come on. The current driver’s seat position is now stored.

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Doing any of the following after pressing the MEMO button will cancel the storing procedure.

Not pressing a memory button within 5 seconds.

Readjusting the seat position.

Each memory button stores only one seat position. Storing a new position erases the previous position stored in that button’s memory. If you want to add a new position while retaining the current one, use the other memory button.

Selecting a Memorized Position

MEMORY BUTTONS

To select a memorized position, do this:

1.

Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.

2.

Press the desired memory button (1 or 2) until you hear a beep, then release the button.

The system will move the driver’s seat to the memorized position. The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement. When the adjustment is complete, you will hear two beeps, and the indicator will stay on. To stop the system’s automatic adjustment, do any of these actions:

Press any button on the control panel: MEMO, 1, or 2.

Push any of the adjustment switches for the seat.

Shift out of Park.

If desired, you can use the adjustment switches to change the seat position after it is in its memorized position. If you change the memorized position, the indicator in the memory button will go out. To keep this seat position for later use, you must store it in the driver’s seat position memory.

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MAIN SWITCH

The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window. To open the window, push the switch down to the first detent and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

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To open/close the driver’s

AUTO window, push the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all the way. To stop the window, pull/ push on the window switch briefly.

Power Windows

If the MAIN switch is OFF, the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

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If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO REVERSE function will be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse.

1.

2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

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2.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The passenger’s doors unlock, and all four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the button.

3.

To open the windows further, press the button again and hold it. If the windows stop before the desired position, repeat steps 1
and 2.

You cannot close the windows with the remote transmitter.

Opening the Windows with the Remote Transmitter

OnEXandTouringmodels You can open all of the windows from the outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

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3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To open the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 15 seconds).

Close

Open

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

OnEXandTouringmodels You can open and close the windows with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four windows start to close. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To close the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 15 seconds).

Power Windows

If the windows stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2 and 3.

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Information Provided by:To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, press and hold the top of the switch ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the bottom of the switch (

).

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can still open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition to ON (II) for the moonroof to operate.

Moonroof

OnEXwithLeatherandTouringmodels The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch under the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for the moonroof to operate.

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Adjusting the Power Mirrors

SELECTOR SWITCH

1.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

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Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

OnLXandEXmodels The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

OnTouringmodel The inside mirror can automatically darken to reduce glare. To turn on this feature, press the button on the bottom of the mirror. The AUTO indicator comes on as a reminder. When it is on, the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you, then returns to normal visibility when the lights are gone. Press the button again to turn off this sensing.

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ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Parking Brake

3.

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your