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2. Repeat for each preset.
Setting the Clock
Press Settings on the Home Page,
then press the Set Time or Set Date
settings screen button to display the
different options for setting the time
and date.
Set Time:
.Press the up or down arrows to
change the Hours, Minutes, AM,
PM, or 24 hour setting on the
clock.
. Press and hold to quickly
increase or decrease the time
settings.
. Press OK to save the
adjustments.
. Press the Back or Cancel screen
button to cancel the
adjustments.
Set Date:
. Press the up or down arrows to
increase or decrease the Month,
Day, and Year settings. .
Press and hold to quickly
increase or decrease the date
settings.
. Press OK to save the
adjustments.
. Press the Back or Cancel screen
button to cancel the
adjustments.
Satellite Radio
If equipped, vehicles with a
SiriusXM®satellite radio tuner and a
valid SiriusXM satellite radio
subscription can receive SiriusXM
programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to: .
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
. www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio (Radio without
Touchscreen) 0176
iior Satellite
Radio (Radio with Touchscreen)
0 179
ii.
Portable Audio Devices
The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input jack on the faceplate
and a USB port in the center stack.
External devices such as iPods,
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, USB storage devices,
etc. can be connected to the
auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack or the USB port
depending on the audio system.
If equipped, there are two USB
ports on the rear of the center
console that can be used for
charging only. They can charge
devices that draw 2.1 amps or less.
See the device’ s owner manual for
the specification.
See Auxiliary Devices 0192
ii.

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Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment system display, when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
SeeRear Vision Camera (RVC)
0 243
ii.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow displayed
on the RVC screen to warn of traffic
behind your vehicle that may cross
your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound.
See “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” underRear Vision Camera
(RVC) 0243
ii.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph) and uses
audible beeps to provide distance
and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
rear bumper clean to ensure proper
operation.
See
Parking Assist 0246
ii.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has 12-volt accessory
power outlets, which can be used to
plug in electrical equipment, such as
a cell phone or MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
.
On the center stack below the
climate controls.
. Inside the center console.
. At the rear of the center console.
. In the rear cargo area.
To use the outlets, remove the
cover.
See Power Outlets 0114
ii.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, the Universal Home
Remote System allows for garage
door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices to be
programmed to work with these
buttons in the vehicle.
See Universal Remote System
0 152
ii.
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0230
ii.

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Warning (Continued)
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.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the safety
belts. Always unbuckle the safety
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.To access the third row:1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row
seat, or in the seat tracks on
the floor.
2. Move the front center console armrest completely forward.
See Center Console Storage
0 103
ii.
3. Place the folding armrests in the upright position.
4. Make sure that the safety belt is unfastened and in the
stowed position. 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (3)
forward. The seatback will tilt
forward, and the seat will begin
sliding forward. Continue to
push forward on the seatback
until the entire seat moves all
the way forward and the seat
cushion is folded.
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 the second row seat or
in the seat tracks on the floor.
2. Slide the seat rearward by pushing on the seatback until
the seat is locked into place.
3. Continue pushing the seatback rearward until the seatback is
locked into place.
4. Push down on the rear of the seat cushion until it is locked in
place.
5. Push and pull on the seatback and seat cushion to make sure
they are locked in place.

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{Warning
Because airbags inflate with great
force and faster than the blink of
an eye, anyone who is up
against, or very close to any
airbag when it inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not
sit unnecessarily close to any
airbag, as you would be if sitting
on the edge of the seat or leaning
forward. Safety belts help keep
you in position before and during
a crash. Always wear a safety
belt, even with airbags. The driver
should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of
the vehicle. The safety belts and
the front outboard passenger
airbags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat with both feet
on the floor.
Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the front center
armrest or console in vehicles
with a front center airbag.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted side impact airbags
and/or roof-rail airbags.
{Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, seeOlder Children 083
iior
Infants and Young Children 084
ii.
There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument cluster, which
shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag
electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. See
Airbag
Readiness Light 0121
iifor more
information.
Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the
center of the steering wheel.

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Warning (Continued)
inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put
anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.
Do not use seat or console
accessories that block the
inflation path of a seat-mounted
side impact airbag or the front
center airbag, if equipped.
Never secure anything to the roof
of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
by routing a rope or tie-down
through any door or window
opening. If you do, the path of an
inflating roof-rail airbag will be
blocked.
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with
airbags. SeeAirbag System 071ii.
Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag
system's deployment threshold.
Deployment thresholds are used to
predict how severe a crash is likely
to be in time for the airbags to
inflate and help restrain the
occupants. The vehicle has
electronic sensors that help the
airbag system determine the
severity of the impact. Deployment
thresholds can vary with specific
vehicle design.
Frontal airbags are designed to
inflate in moderate to severe frontal
or near frontal crashes to help
reduce the potential for severe
injuries, mainly to the driver's or
front outboard passenger's head
and chest.
Whether the frontal airbags will or
should inflate is not based primarily
on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
It depends on what is hit, the
direction of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down.
Frontal airbags may inflate at
different crash speeds depending on
whether the vehicle hits an object
straight on or at an angle, and
whether the object is fixed or
moving, rigid or deformable, narrow
or wide.
Frontal airbags are not intended to
inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear
impacts, or many side impacts.
In addition, the vehicle has
advanced technology frontal
airbags. Advanced technology
frontal airbags adjust the restraint
according to crash severity.
The front center airbag, if equipped,
is designed to inflate in moderate to
severe side crashes depending
upon the location of the impact,
when either side of the vehicle is
struck. In addition, the front center
airbag is designed to inflate when
the sensing system predicts that the
vehicle is about to roll over on its
side. The front center airbag is not
designed to inflate in frontal
impacts, near frontal impacts,
or rear impacts.
Seat-mounted side impact airbags
are designed to inflate in moderate
to severe side crashes depending
on the location of the impact.
Seat-mounted side impact airbags

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passenger airbag while a child
restraint or child occupant is on
the seat. If the passenger airbag
is turned on, the on indicator will
be lit.
If the passenger seat gets wet, dry
the seat immediately. If the airbag
readiness light is lit, do not install a
child restraint or allow anyone to
occupy the seat. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0121
iifor important
safety information.
The on indicator may be lit if an
object, such as a briefcase,
handbag, grocery bag, laptop or
other electronic device, is put on an
unoccupied seat. If this is not
desired remove the object from
the seat.
{Warning
Stowing of articles under the
passenger seat or between the
passenger seat cushion and
seatback may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle
should be serviced. There are parts
of the airbag system in several
places around the vehicle. Your
dealer and the service manual have
information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To
purchase a service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering
Information 0366
ii.
{Warning
For up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle is turned off and the
battery is disconnected, an airbag
can still inflate during improper
service. You can be injured if you
are close to an airbag when it
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and
make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the
vehicle's frame, bumper system,
height, front end, or side sheet
metal may keep the airbag system
from working properly.
The operation of the airbag system
can also be affected by changing
any parts of the front seats, safety
belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic
module, steering wheel, instrument
panel, roof-rail airbag modules,
ceiling or pillar garnish trim,
overhead console, front sensors,
side impact sensors, airbag wiring,
or the front center console if the
vehicle has a front center airbag.
Your dealer and the service manual
have information about the location
of the airbag sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module, and airbag
wiring.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system that
includes sensors as part of the front
outboard passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system may not

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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 102
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 102
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 103
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cargo ManagementSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
This vehicle has an instrument
panel storage area. To open the
cover, pull the latch forward.
Glove Box
Lift the glove box handle to open it.
Use the key to lock and unlock the
glove box.
Cupholders
There are two cupholders, with
removable liners, in front of the
center console. There may be
cupholders in the second row seat
armrest. To access, pull the armrest
down. There are additional
cupholders on each side of the third
row seat and in each door.

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Armrest Storage
If equipped, the rear seat armrest
may have two cupholders. Pull the
armrest down to access the
cupholders.
Center Console Storage
Pull up the lever on the front of the
center console armrest to slide it
forward and backward. To open the
armrest storage area, press the
button on the front of the armrest.
There is additional storage under
the armrest. Move the armrest all
the way to the rear position, then
slide the storage cover back to
access.
There is a removable tray in the
storage area. Pull up on the tray to
remove and access the lower
storage area and power outlet. See
Power Outlets0114
ii.
There may be two charging USB
ports on the rear of the console.
See Auxiliary Devices 0192
ii.

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Clock (Radio with
Touchscreen)
Press Settings on the Home Page
Menu, then press the Set Time or
Set Date settings screen button to
display the different options for
setting the time and date.
Set Time:
.Press the up or down arrows to
increase or decrease the Hours,
Minutes, AM, PM, or the 24 hour
setting on the clock.
. Press and hold to quickly
increase or decrease the time
settings.
. Press OK to save the
adjustments.
. Press the Back or Cancel screen
button to cancel the
adjustments.
Set Date:
. Press the up or down arrows to
increase or decrease the Month,
Day, and Year settings. .
Press and hold to quickly
increase or decrease the date
settings.
. Press OK to save the
adjustments.
. Press the Back or Cancel screen
button to cancel the
adjustments.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has 12-volt outlets that
can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
MP3 player.
The power outlets are located:
.On the center stack below the
climate controls.
. Inside the center console.
. At the rear of the center console.
. In the rear cargo area.
Lift the cover to access the outlet
and replace when not in use.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
Certain accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory
power outlet and could overload
vehicle and adapter fuses. If a
problem is experienced, see your
dealer.

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When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. SeeAdd-On
Electrical Equipment 0263
ii.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Power Outlet 110V/120V
Alternating Current
If equipped with this power outlet it
can be used to plug in electrical
equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.
The power outlet is on the rear of
the center console.
An indicator light on the outlet turns
on to show it is in use. The light
comes on when the ignition is in
ON/RUN, equipment requiring less
than 150 watts is plugged into the
outlet, and no system fault is
detected.
The indicator light does not come on
when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or
if the equipment is not fully seated
into the outlet.
If equipment is connected using
more than 150 watts or a system
fault is detected, a protection circuit
shuts off the power supply and the
indicator light turns off. To reset the
circuit, unplug the item and plug it
back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and
then back on. See
Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0230
ii. The
power restarts when equipment
using 150 watts or less is plugged
into the outlet and a system fault is
not detected.
The power outlet is not designed for
and may not work properly, if the
following are plugged in:
. Equipment with high initial peak
wattage such as:
compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools.
. Other equipment requiring an
extremely stable power supply
such as:
microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor
lamps, etc.
. Medical equipment.
See High Voltage Devices and
Wiring 0289
ii.