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view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing
Qarms the alarm system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 033.
With power folding mirrors, double pressing
and holding
Qfor one second will fold the
mirrors, if enabled. Double press and hold
Kfor one second to unfold the mirrors. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
K: Press once to unlock only the driver
door. If
Kis pressed again within
three seconds, all remaining doors unlock.
The interior lamps may come on and stay
on for 20 seconds or until the vehicle is
started.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing
Kon the remote key disarms the
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 33. Double press and hold
Kuntil the windows
fully open, if remote window operation is
enabled. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
x: Press twice to open the tailgate. The
vehicle must be in P (park).
m: Press twice to open the hood. Press
twice and hold to close the hood. In order
to open or close remote key must be within
30m (100ft). The vehicle must be in P (park).
7: Press and release to initiate vehicle
locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the
horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to activate the panic alarm.
The turn signal lamps flash and the horn
sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm
turns off when the vehicle is turned on or
7is pressed again. The vehicle must be off
for the panic alarm to work.
S: PressStwice from outside the
vehicle to remote start the vehicle. The
vehicle cannot be started if a remote key is
left inside the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle
Start 014.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for doors,
tailgate, and hood to be accessed without
removing the remote key or digital key
from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
remote key or digital key must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate, hood, or door
being opened. If the vehicle has this feature,
there will be a button on the outside door
handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
Remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to seating
positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory
Seats 045.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key or digital key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button
on the driver door handle will unlock the
driver door. If the lock/unlock button is
pressed again within five seconds, the doors,
tailgate, and hood will unlock.

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The following are the main components of
the Midgate system:
A. Glass Latch Levers
B. Glass Grab Handles
C. Glass-Catch Release Button
D. Glass Stow Retainer
E. Glass Retaining Tabs
F. Switch Buttons
G. Glass Alignment Arrows
Water may flow between the doors and
around the base of the midgate while being
directed into a gutter system. There are
water symbols located on the midgate
switch buttons (F) to indicate that the
midgate surface may be wet. Waterdrippings may be visible inside the vehicle
when the full midgate or passthrough doors
are opened.
Rear Glass Removal and Storage
{Warning
If the removable rear glass is not stored
properly, it could be thrown about the
vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver.
People in the vehicle could be injured.
Whenever you store the rear glass in the
vehicle, always be sure that it is stored
securely in the Midgate
®storage pocket.
Do not remove the rear glass when the rear
defroster is on. If you do, you may see a
discharge spark coming from the glass
latch area.
To remove the rear glass do the following: 1. Make sure that the midgate defroster is turned off.
2. Fold the rear seats. See Rear Seats049.
The front seats may have to be moved
forward slightly to allow the rear seats
to fold completely. Although the rear glass can be removed
without folding the rear seats, you will
not be able to access the rear glass
storage pocket. Be sure to fold the seats
before removing the rear glass.
3. Squeeze and pull down the glass latch
levers (A), located near the upper corners
of the rear glass, to unlatch. Once
unlatched, the glass-catch release
button (C) will catch the rear glass and
prevent it from falling forward.

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Be sure to align the rear glass
side-to-side using the glass alignment
arrows (G).
5. Apply a firm downward pressure andthen push the rear glass flat against the
window frame. Use the grab handles (B)
at the top of the rear glass to assist you.
6. Push the rear glass flat against the window frame and push each glass latch
lever (A) up until it locks. You should
hear a click when each latch lever locks
correctly.
Lowering the Midgate with the Rear
Glass in Place
The midgate can be lowered to allow the
cargo area of your vehicle to extend into
the cab. The rear glass can be either
installed in its normal position, or it can be
removed and stored in the rear glass
storage pocket.
To lower the midgate:
1. Fold the rear seats. The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly
to allow the rear seats to fold. See Rear
Seats 049.
2. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the midgate securely so it does not fall
forward. Press and hold the switch
button depending on configuration
below:
Glass and Crossbar in, Pass Through
Doors Only
.A short press on either switch button, of
less than two seconds opens the larger
door of the midgate.
.A long press on either switch button, of
two or more seconds opens both doors of
the midgate.
.A long press is needed to open the
smaller door if the larger door is
already open.
Glass Stowed in Midgate, Full Open Cab
A long press of two or more seconds is
required to open the midgate doors.
Lowering the Midgate with the Rear
Glass in the Storage Pocket
Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket

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Puddle Lamps
Puddle lamps project light to the area of
ground below the front and rear doors, on
both the driver and passenger side. See
Entry Lighting0144 and
Exit Lighting 0145.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See
Memory Seats 045.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0269.
Folding Mirrors
To adjust power folding mirrors:
1. Press
{to fold the mirrors inward.
2. Press
{again to return the mirrors to
the driving position.
The outside mirrors may automatically
unfold when the vehicle is driven above
20 km/h (12 mph), but may be folded with
the power folding mirror switch. If the
vehicle speed is driven above 40 km/h
(25 mph), they may automatically unfold
and may not be refolded with the power
folding mirror switch.
Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally obstructed
while folding.
.They are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded.
.The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded
position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal driving
speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using
the mirror controls to reset them to their
normal position. A noise may be heard during the resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual
folding operation.
Remote Mirror Folding
If the mirrors have been folded with the
power folding mirror switch, they may not
be unfolded by use of remote key.
If the mirrors have not been folded with the
power folding mirror switch and the vehicle
is in P (Park), they may be automatically
folded/unfolded as follows:
.If doors are locked by double pressing
and holding
Hon the remote key, the
mirrors will fold. If doors are unlocked by
double pressing and holding
Ion the
remote key, the mirrors will unfold. See
Remote Key Operation 09.
.If doors are locked by pressing the door
handle button, the mirrors will fold.
If doors are unlocked by pressing the
door handle button, the mirrors will
unfold. See “Keyless Unlocking/Locking
from the Driver Door” inRemote Key
Operation 09.
.If passive locking is enabled and doors are
locked by that feature, the mirrors will
fold. See “Passive Locking” inRemote Key
Operation 09.

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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.
To raise or lower the head restraint, press
the button 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 Head Restraints
The vehicle’s rear seat has head restraints in
the outboard seating positions that cannot
be adjusted.
The head restraint can be folded forward 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 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
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 076.
Center HeadrestThe vehicle’s rear seat has adjustable
headrest in the center seating position. Pull
the headrest up to raise it. Try to move the
headrest to make sure that it is locked in
place.
To lower the headrest, press the button
located on the top of the seatback and push
the headrest down. Try to move the
headrest after the button is released to
make sure that it is locked in place.

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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.
Manual Reclining 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.
To adjust a manual seatback:1. Lift the lever. The seatback will automatically fold
forward.
2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the
lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make
sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright
position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the
seatback will return to the upright
position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To recline a power seatback, if equipped:
.Tilt the top of the control rearward to
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seats feature will not activate that seat. To
enable or disable auto heated or ventilated
seats, select Settings > Vehicle > Climate
and Air Quality > Auto Cooled or Auto
Heated Seats > ON or OFF.
Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats
During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned
on automatically. When it is cold outside,
the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot
outside the ventilated seats turn on. If the
auto heated or ventilated seats feature is
not on when then vehicle is turned on, the
heated or ventilated seats may be canceled.
If necessary, press the heated or ventilated
seat button to use the heated or ventilated
seats after the vehicle is started.
The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights
may turn on during a remote start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is
normal.
To enable or disable remote start heated or
ventilated seats, select Settings > Vehicle >
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start > Remote
Start Auto Heat Seats or Remote Start Auto
Cool Seats > ON or OFF. SeeRemote Vehicle
Start 014.Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT
REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays
under certain conditions indicating there
may be an item or passenger in the rear
seat. Check before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a second row
door is opened while the vehicle is on or up
to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned
on. There will be an alert when the vehicle
is turned off. The alert does not directly
detect objects in the rear seat; instead,
under certain conditions, it detects when a
rear door is opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in the
rear seat.
The feature is active only once each time
the vehicle is turned on and off, and will
require reactivation by opening and closing
the second row doors. There may be an
alert even when there is nothing in the rear
seat; for example, if a child entered the
vehicle through the rear door and left the
vehicle without the vehicle being shut off. The feature can be turned on or off. Select
Settings > Vehicle > Rear Seat Reminder >
ON or OFF.Folding the Rear Seat Cushion (Uplevel
Models)
Either side of the rear seat cushion can be
folded down for added cargo space.
{Warning
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.
{Warning
Do not operate the vehicle with the rear
seat cushion(s) folded down and the rear
seatbacks in the upright position. The
folded seat cushion is not locked. It can
move when the vehicle is in motion.
People in the vehicle could be injured in a
sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return
the seat cushion to the seating position
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or fold the adjoining seatback down
before driving the vehicle. Push and pull
on the seat cushion to make sure it is
locked into place.
Make sure that nothing is on the seat
cushion and the floor area in front of the
rear seats is clear.
Pull the strap on the rear edge of the rear
seat cushion to release the cushion. Tilt the
seat cushion forward toward the front of
the vehicle.
Raising the Rear Seat Cushion (Uplevel
Models)
Return the seat cushion to its original
position and push down on the rear part of
the seat cushion until it latches. Make sure
the seat belts and seat belt buckles are not
trapped under the seat cushion and are
properly positioned for use.
Folding the Rear Seatback (Uplevel
Models)
{Warning
Folding a rear seatback with the head
restraint in the upright position may
cause damage to the seat or the head
restraint. Always fold the head restraint
before folding the seatback. See Head
Restraints 041.
Caution
Folding the rear seatback prior to tilting
the seat cushion forward may damage
the rear seat. Always tilt the rear seat
cushion forward before folding the
seatback. Either side of the seatback can be folded
down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback
only when the vehicle is not moving.
The seat cushion must be tilted forward
before the folding seatback is folded down.
Otherwise, the seatback will not fold down
properly.
Pull the release strap located below the seat
cushion to unlock the seatback. Fold the
seatback forward and down.

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Raising the Seatback (Uplevel Models)
{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 restoring the seat
to the normal seating position, always
check to be sure that the seat belts are
properly routed and attached, and are
not twisted.
1. Lift the seatback and push it rearward to lock it in place.
Make sure the seat belts are not pinched
by the seatback locking mechanism.
2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position.
If additional cargo space is not needed, the
seatbacks should be kept in the upright,
locked position.
Folding the Rear Seat Cushion (Base
Models)
Either side of the rear seat cushion can be
folded up for added cargo space.
{Warning
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.
Make sure that nothing is on the seat
cushion and the floor area in front of the
rear seats is clear.
To fold the seat, slowly pull the seat
cushion up.
To return the seat to the normal seating
position, slowly pull the seat cushion down.
{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 restoring the seat
to the normal seating position, always
check to be sure that the seat belts are
properly routed and attached, and are
not twisted.
Heated Rear Seats
{Warning
If you cannot feel temperature change or
pain to the skin, the seat heater may
cause burns. See the Warning under
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Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to
become loose or twisted.Never wear the shoulder belt under both
arms or behind your back.
Always use the correct buckle for your
seating position.
Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an
armrest.
{Warning
The seat belt can be pinched if it is
routed under plastic trim on the seat,
such as trim around the rear seatback
folding handle or side airbag. In a crash,
pinched seat belts might not provide
adequate protection. Never allow seat
belts to be routed under plastic trim
pieces.