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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 it is locked in
place.
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.The rear outboard head restraints
are designed to be folded. The head
restraint can be folded backward 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.When an occupant is in the seat,
always return the head restraint to
the upright position. Pull the head
restraint up and push it backward
until it locks into place. Push and
pull on the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked.
If you are installing a child restraint
in the rear seat, see
“Securing a
Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System” underLower
Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 091.

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Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment
To adjust a power 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
057.
To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment 056.
Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support,
if equipped:
.
Press the front or rear of the
switch to increase or decrease
lumbar support.
. Press the top or bottom of the
switch to raise or lower the
lumbar support. .
Release the switch when the
level of support is reached.
Thigh Support
Adjustment
If equipped, 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
{Warning
Sitting 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.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback:
.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 store 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 set,
such as power mirrors and power

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The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
Press
Cor{to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the heated and
ventilated seat will change 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.
Remote Start Auto Heated and
Ventilated Seats
The heated and ventilated seats can
be programmed to turn on
automatically during a remote
vehicle start when conditions allow. The heated seat function can be
programmed to come on when
ENGINE START/STOP is pressed
under certain conditions. See
Vehicle Personalization
0143.
Press the heated or ventilated seat
button to use the heated or
ventilated seats after the vehicle is
started.
The heated and ventilated seat
button lights will not turn on during a
remote start.
The temperature of an unoccupied
seat may be reduced.
To program the heated and
ventilated seat features, see Vehicle
Personalization 0143.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Adjustment
The second row seats slide forward
for more room.
To adjust the seat position, lift the
lever below the seat cushion and
slide the seat forward or backward.

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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.
Split Folding Seatbacks
Either side of the rear seatback can
be folded down for more cargo
space.
Manually Folding the
Seatbacks
Caution
Folding 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.
Sliding Seatback
To fold a sliding seatback: 1. Place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Reclining
Seatbacks 057.
2. Fold the rear seat head restraints. See Head Restraints
0 54.
3. Pull on the lever on the side of
the seatback to unlock it and
fold the seatback forward.
4. Verify the seat is locked in the folded position by pushing
down on the seatback.
5. Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired.
Automatically Folding the
Seatbacks
If equipped, to automatically fold the
seatback:
1. Place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Reclining
Seatbacks 057.

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2. Fold the rear seat headrestraints. See Head Restraints
0 54.
3. Pull the lever to activate the
automatic folding feature.
4. Verify the seat is locked in the folded position by pushing
down on the seatback.
Keep the seatback in the upright,
locked position when not in use.
Raising the Seatbacks
{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.
{Warning
A seat 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 seat belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted. To raise the sliding seatback:
1. Pull on the lever on the side of the seat cushion to release the
seatback from its locked
position.
2. Push the seatback rearward until it locks in the upright
position.
3. Make sure the rear seat belts are in the belt guide and are
not twisted or caught between
the seat cushion and the
seatback.

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Rear Seat Armrest
If equipped, the rear seat has an
armrest in the center of the
seatback. Lower the armrest to
access the cupholders.
To fold, lift the armrest up and push
it rearward until it is flush with the
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 underHeated
and Ventilated Front Seats 060.
If equipped, the buttons are on the
rear of the center console. With the ignition on, press
MorL
to heat the left or right outboard seat
cushion. An indicator on the climate
control display appears when this
feature is on.
Press the button once for 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.

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Before a door is closed, be sure the
seat belt is out of the way. If a door
is slammed against a seat belt,
damage can occur to both the seat
belt and the vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt
height adjuster for the driver and
front outboard passenger seating
positions.
Adjust the height 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 seat belt in a crash. SeeHow to
Wear Seat Belts Properly 066.
Move the height adjuster up to the
desired position by pushing up on
the height adjuster.
Press the release button to lower
the height adjuster. 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.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has seat belt
pretensioners for the front outboard
occupants. Although the seat belt
pretensioners cannot be seen, they
are part of the seat belt assembly.
They can help tighten the seat belts
during the early stages of a
moderate to severe frontal, near
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner
activation are met. Seat belt
pretensioners can also help tighten
the seat belts in a side crash or a
rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash,
the pretensioners and probably
other parts of the vehicle's seat belt
system will need to be replaced.
See Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash 071.
Do not sit on the outboard seat belt
while entering or exiting the vehicle
or at any time while sitting in the
seat. Sitting on the seat belt can
damage the webbing and hardware.

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Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides
Rear seat belt comfort guides may
provide added seat belt comfort for
older children who have outgrown
booster seats and for some adults.
When installed on a shoulder belt,
the comfort guide positions the belt
away from the neck and head.
Comfort guides are available
through your dealer for the rear
outboard seating positions.
Instructions are included with the
guide.
Seat Belt Use During
Pregnancy
Seat belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to
be seriously injured if they do not
wear seat belts.
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 seat
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 seat
belts effective is wearing them
properly.
Seat Belt Extender
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a seat 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 restraints. For more
information on the proper use and fit
of seat belt extenders see the
instruction sheet that comes with
the extender.
Safety System Check
Periodically check the seat belt
reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), and
seat belt anchorages to make sure
they are all in working order. Look
for any other loose or damaged seat
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The driver knee airbag is below the
steering column. The front outboard
passenger knee airbag is below the
glove box.Driver Side Shown, PassengerSide Similar
The driver and front outboard
passenger seat-mounted side
impact airbags are in the side of the
seatbacks closest to the door.Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
On vehicles with second row
seat-mounted side impact airbags,
they are in the sides of the seatback
closest to the door.