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6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
The top tether anchorages are not visible until the
gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible
cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the
seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage — Center Seating Position
For center seating position route the tether strap over the
seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether
anchor located on the back of the seat.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Top Tether Strap Mounting (Captain’s Chair)
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▫Phone Call Features ....................142
▫ Uconnect Phone Features ...............145
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............150
▫ Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
Phone ............................. .152
▫ General Information ...................163
 VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED .......163
▫ Voice Command System Operation .........163
▫ Commands ......................... .165
▫ Voice Training ....................... .169
 SEATS ............................. .169
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............170
▫ Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped ......172▫
Power Lumbar — If Equipped ............172
▫ Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward
Adjustment ........................ .173
▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment —
Recline ........................... .174
▫ Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If
Equipped .......................... .175
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ..............175
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ............178
▫ Head Restraints ...................... .179
▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ..................184
▫ Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped .........187
▫ Folding Third Row ....................191
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WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If
Equipped
To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the
recline lever and push the seatback forward. To return to
the seating position, raise the seatback and lock it into
place.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front and rear seats may be
equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and
seatbacks.
Fold-Flat Passenger Seat
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•In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re-
straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active
Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable
DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event
of a collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are
struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac-
tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured,
as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re-
straint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this
warning could cause personal injury if the Active
Head Restraint is deployed.
Head Restraints — Rear Seats
The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjust-
able. They automatically fold forward when the rear seat
is folded to a load floor position but do not return to their
normal position when the rear seat is raised. After
returning either seat to its upright position, raise the head
restraint until it locks in place. The outboard headrests
are not removable.
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Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints
For improved visibility when in reverse, the third row
head restraints can be folded using a switch, located on
the instrument panels switch bank.Press the power folding switch located
on the instrument panel to fold the
head restraints.
NOTE:
• The head restraints can only be folded downward
using the power folding switch. The head restraints
must be raised manually when occupying the third
row.
• Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the third
row seats.
60/40 Split Rear Seat
Fold-Flat
The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo.
Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard
side of the seat.
Release Lever
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Easy Access For Third Row
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to
allow passengers to easily access the third row seats.1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat.
Fold-Flat Second Row Seat
Release Lever
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WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in
the tumbled position. The second row seats are only
intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third
row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury.
To Raise Rear Seat
Tumbled the seat rearward and lock it into place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped
Fold-Flat
The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo.
Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard
side of the seat.
Release Lever
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Easy Access For Third Row
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to
allow passengers to easily access the third row seats.
1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat.2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located
behind the seatback.
Fold-Flat Second Row SeatsRelease Lever
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Folding Third Row
Both third row seats can be folded forward to increase the
cargo area. To lower either seat pull on the release handle
located on back of the seat and lower the seat using the
pull strap located next to the release handle.NOTE:The second row seats must be in their full
upright position, or tumbled when folding the third row
seats.
To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using the strap
located on the back of the seat.
Release Handles
Third Row Folded
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Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Quadra-Trac............................ .468
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .512
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........628
Radio Operation ......................... .422
Radio Remote Controls .....................420
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................213
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .430
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................632
Rear Camera ........................... .257
Rear Cross Path ......................... .130
Rear Cupholder ......................... .282
Rear Heater ............................ .430
Rear Park Sense System .....................248
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .184
Rear Window Features .....................294
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .294Reclining Front Seats
...................... .174
Recorder, Event Data .......................82
Recreational Towing ...................... .563
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......566
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......570
Reformulated Gasoline .....................534
Refrigerant ............................. .617
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................66
Remote Control Starting System .........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................24
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........420
Remote Starting System ......................29
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .651
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .609
Replacement Tires ........................ .518
Reporting Safety Defects ....................673
Restraints, Child ...........................83
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