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34 Keys, Doors, and Windows The RCM may not work properly or
display a clear image if:
.
There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view.
.
Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth, or if
equipped, with the Rear Camera
Washer. See Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0 103 .
.
The back of the vehicle has
been damaged and the position
and mounting angle of the
camera has changed. Windows
{ WarningNever 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. 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
{ WarningChildren 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 0 7 .
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36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Reversal System
Override
{ WarningIf automatic reversal system
override is active, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling
and holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary if
the vehicle battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window is unable to express-up,
program each express-close
window: 1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be
programmed. Then close it and
continue to pull the switch
briefly after the window has
fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue
to press the switch briefly after
the window has fully opened.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature allows the
windows to be opened and closed
remotely. If enabled in vehicle
personalization, press and hold
Kon the RKE transmitter to open the
windows or
Q to close the windows.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 137 .Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
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Head Restraints Front Seats
{ WarningWith 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.
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions. 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.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button located on the side
of the head restraint, and pull up or
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 front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Rear Seats
Second Row Seats
The vehicle ’ s second row seats
have adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating positions.
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Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment
{ WarningYou 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.
{ WarningThe power seats will work with
the ignition off. Children could
operate the power seats and be
injured. Never leave children
alone in the vehicle. 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 entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
To adjust the seatback, see
Reclining Seatbacks 0 43 .
To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment 0 42 .Lumbar Adjustment
Four-Way Shown, Two-Way
Similar
To adjust the lumbar support,
if equipped:
.
Press and hold the front or rear
of the control to increase or
decrease lumbar support.
.
If equipped, press and hold the
top or bottom of the control to
raise or lower lumbar support.
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Reclining Seatbacks
{ WarningSitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the seat 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
seat belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if
the vehicle is moving.
.
Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline. .
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
Memory Seats
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to save and recall their
unique seat positions for driving the
vehicle, and a shared exit position
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be
saved, such as power mirrors and
power steering wheel, if equipped.
Memory positions are linked to RKE
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
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46 Seats and Restraints If the saved memory seat position
does not automatically recall or
recalls to the wrong positions, the
driver ’ s RKE transmitter number (1
or 2) may not match the memory
button number that positions were
saved to. Try storing the position to
the other memory button or try the
other RKE transmitter.
Seat Exit Memory
Seat Exit Memory is not linked to an
RKE transmitter. The position saved
to
B is used for all drivers. To turn
Seat Exit Memory on or off, see
"Vehicle Personalization Settings"
previously in this section and
Vehicle Personalization 0 137 .
If turned on, the position saved to
B is automatically recalled 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. To stop Seat Exit Memory
movement, press any of the
following memory controls:
.
Power seat
.
Memory SET, 1, 2, or
B.
Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
.
Power steering wheel,
if equipped
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driver
seat and/or power steering wheel
while recalling a memory position,
the recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction and try the recall again.
If the memory position still does not
recall, see your dealer. Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{ WarningIf temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, use care
when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
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.
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Seats and Restraints 49the vehicle through the rear door
and left the vehicle without the
vehicle being shut off.
The feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 137 .
Rear Seat Adjustment The second row seats slide forward
for more room.
To adjust the seat position:
1. Remove objects on the floor in
front of or on the second row
seat, or in the seat tracks on
the floor. 2. Lift the lever below the seat
cushion and slide the seat
forward or backward.
Entering and Exiting the
Third Row
{ WarningUsing the third row seating
position while the second row is
folded could cause injury in a
sudden stop or crash. Be sure to
return the seat to the passenger
seating position. Push and pull on
the seat to make sure it is locked
into place.
{ Warning
If the seatback and seat base are
not locked, the seat could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash
and injure the occupant. Always
push and pull on the seatbacks to
be sure the seatback and seat
base are locked. CautionFolding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
To access the third row from the
passenger side:
The second row passenger side
seat can be easily moved for third
row entry or exit with a
forward-facing child restraint
installed using the LATCH system.
Remove a rear-facing child restraint
before moving the seat for third row
entry or exit.
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{ WarningRemove the child from the child
restraint before moving the seat
forward for third row entry or exit.
Failure to do so may result in
injury to the child.
1. Remove objects on the floor in
front of or under the second
row seat, or in the seat tracks
on the floor.
2. Pull the handle on the side of
the seat forward and pull the
seat forward. Returning the Seat to the
Seating Position To return the second row seat to its
normal seating position:
1. Remove objects on the floor
behind or under the second
row seat or in the seat tracks
on the floor.
2. Push on the seatback until the
seat is locked into place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback
and seat cushion to make sure
they are locked in place.
4. Check that the seat belt is not
under the seat cushion. Reclining the Seatbacks To recline the seatbacks:
1. Leaning rearward in the seat,
pull the reclining seatback
handle.
2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
release the handle to lock the
seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
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Seats and Restraints 51Folding the Seatbacks
To fold the second row seatbacks:
1. Remove anything on or under
the seat.
2. Pull up on the reclining
seatback handle. The seatback
will move forward and fold flat
on top of the cushion. Do not
place anything on the seat
during this operation.
To return the seatback to the
seating position, lift the seatback
and push it rearward until it locks
into place. Push and pull on the
seatback to make sure it is locked. Heated Rear Seats
{ WarningIf temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. See the
Warning under Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 0 46 .
If available, the buttons are on the
rear of the center console. With the engine running, press
M or
L to heat the left or right outboard
seat cushion. An indicator on the
climate control display appears
when this feature is on.
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. If the heated
seats are on high, the level may
automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.
Third Row Seats
{ Warning
Using the third row seating
position while the second row is
folded, or pushed forward in the
entry position, could cause injury
in a sudden stop or crash. Be
sure to return the seat to the
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52 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued)passenger seating position. Push
and pull on the seat to make sure
it is locked into place.
Folding the Seatback
CautionFolding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
To fold the third row seatback:
1. Remove objects on the floor in
front of or on the second row
seat, or in the seat tracks on
the floor.
2. If the second row seat is in the
full rear position, adjust it
forward to allow the third row
seat to fold fully flat. 3. Remove anything on or under
the seat.
4. Disconnect the center seat belt
mini-latch, using a key in the
slot on the mini-buckle, and let
the belt retract into the
headliner. 5. Stow the mini-latch in the
holder in the headliner.
6. Pull the release strap located
on the seatback.