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Seats.................................93
â–«10–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . .93
â–«8–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped....93
â–«4–Way Passenger’s Power Seat.............93
â–«Adjustable Head Restraints...............94
â–«Heated Seats — If Equipped..............94
â–«Second Row Manual Seat Recliner..........96
â–«Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster..........97
â–«Second Row Fold & Tumble Seats...........98
â–«Third Row Easy Exit....................99
â–«Third Row Seating Flexibility.............101
â–«Load Floor..........................102
â–«Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer.............103
Driver Memory System — If Equipped.......104

To Open And Close The Hood.............107

Lights...............................108
â–«Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.....108
â–«Interior Lights.......................109
â–«Multi-Function Lever...................109
â–«Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights.............................110
â–«Automatic Headlights..................111
â–«Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....111
â–«Lights-On Reminder...................111
â–«Headlight Time Delay..................111
â–«Fog Lights — If Equipped...............112
64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Next, push to the left the safety catch located under the
front edge of the hood, near the center.Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 15
cm (6 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
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WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Each light is turned ON by pressing
the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the light
OFF. The lights also turn on when a door is opened or the
dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second
detent.NOTE:The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned
off before leaving the vehicle.
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damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, fol-
low the preceding safety tips.
Cooling System
Inspection
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, turn
the ignition key to the OFF position. The fan is
temperature controlled and can start at any time
when the ignition key is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE