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4. To put the seat back into original position, just pull back on the seatback and lock the seat
into position.
Easy Entry — With The Seat Folded Flat
The seats can be folded and tilted for more
accessibility for passengers to enter and exit the
third row.

1. Without a child seat installed, you can fold the seat by pulling the recliner handle on the
bottom part of the seat. Before pulling the
recliner lever, make sure the arm rests are
folded up.

Recliner Lever
2. To put it back into position, pull back on the
folded seat and make sure that it locks into
position. Then, pull the seatback toward the
back and fold down the arm rests.
Exit For Third Row Passengers — Stow ‘n Go Seats
Only
If the second row is equipped with Stow ‘n Go, third
row passengers can pull on the strap and push the
seat forward for folding the seatback down and
tilting the seat to the floor for an easy exit.

Pull Strap For Third Row Passengers

NOTE:This process is for when there is no child seat
installed. Use the easy entry lever if a child seat is
installed.
Second Row Removable Quad Seat
The second row quad seats, not equipped with the
Stow ‘n Go feature, are removable for added cargo
space.
Removing Seat

1. Adjust seat to the full rearward position.

2. Lift the recline lever to fold the seatback flat against the seat cushion.

Lift Recline Lever And Fold Seatback Flat

NOTE:Push downward on the seatback to make sure it is
in the locked position.
WARNING!
Do not use this feature with a child in seat.
Serious injury or death may occur.2

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3. The release strap is located on the front of the seat, near the floor.

Seat Release Strap

4. To remove the seat, pull the release strap to release the rear latches.
5. Tilt the back of the seat to the upward position.

Tilt Seat Forward
6. The seat assembly can now be removed from
the vehicle. Grab the front seatback edge
located near the head restraint and the grab
the bar on the rear side of the seat cushion for
easy removal.

Seat Removal

Reinstalling Seat

1. To reinstall the seat: With the seat tilted forward, align the seat’s front attachments
into the detent positions on the floor.
In Floor Seat Detents
Installing Seat

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2. Tilt seat rearward to lock the seatback into its original position.
NOTE:Push downward to ensure the rear latches are in
the locked position.
3. Lift the recline handle and return the seatback to the seating position.
Manually Folding Third Row Seats —
If Equipped

1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide
and pushing the head restraint down.

2. Pull release strap marked “1” to release the anchors.
Release Strap “1”

3. Pull release strap marked “2” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin.

Strap “2” Stowed Third Row Seat

To Unfold Third Row Seats

1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out
of the storage bin and push the seat forward
until the anchors latch.

Assist Straps

WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become
loose. Personal injuries could result.
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2. Pulling strap “2” releases the seatback to return to its full upright position.

Strap “2”

3. Raise the head restraint to its upright position.
Stow 'n Go Seating
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating, the
second and third row seats can be folded into the
floor for convenient storage.
AUTO ADVANCE ‘N RETURN — IF EQUIPPED
On vehicles equipped with the Auto Advance ‘n
Return feature, the front seat will move forward
automatically to a location that will allow the
second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement, without
interference by the front seat. After the second row
seat is stowed, the front seat will move back to the
previous location once the Auto Advance ‘n Return
button is pushed again.
The Auto Advance ‘n Return feature is available to
both the front driver and passenger power seats
(if equipped).
A one-touch Auto Advance ‘n Return button is
located on the B-pillar trim panel, just in front of
the power sliding door.
Auto Advance ‘n Return Button

Using the Auto Advance ‘n Return Feature
NOTE:
The button is only functional when the power
sliding door is open and the vehicle is in PARK.
If the door is not open or the vehicle is not in
PARK when the button is pushed, the front seat
will not move and a message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster display.
If the power sliding door is closing when the
button is pushed, the front seat will not move
and a message will be displayed in the instru -
ment cluster display.
The Auto Advance ‘n Return feature will not
function if the front doors are open.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle
could be injured if seats are not properly
latched to their floor attachments. Always be
sure the seats are fully latched.
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious injury
or death in a collision. Always make sure the
head restraints are in their upright positions
when the seat is to be occupied.
WARNING!
During power seat operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the front seat
is not occupied and the seat travel path is clear
when operating the power seat.

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1. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return button.

2. Perform the second row Stow ‘n Go seat movement. Refer to “Second Row Stow ‘n Go”
in this section for further information.
3. Push and release the Auto Advance ‘n Return button a second time. The front seat cushion
and seatback will return to the original starting
location.
NOTE:
To abort seat operation while seat is in motion,
push the Auto Advance ‘n Return button, or
push the front power seat button to stop the
seat movement. Pushing the Auto Advance ‘n
Return button again will return the front seat to
the original starting location.
The Auto Advance ‘n Return system includes
obstacle detection. When the system detects an
obstacle, the seat will stop, reverse direction,
and return to the previous location. A message
will be displayed in the instrument cluster indi -
cating that an obstacle has been detected.
If the front seat is already in a location that will
allow space for Stow ‘n Go of the second row
seat, the front seat will not move and a message
will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
If calibration of the front seat is lost, the seat will
automatically recalibrate when the Auto
Advance ‘n Return button is pushed. This may
result in the seat cushion moving forward and
downward, before moving to the location that
will allow space for the second row Stow ‘n Go
seat movement.
SECOND ROW STOW 'N GO
For Manual Seats: To stow the seat in the floor,
move the front seat all the way forward using the
manual seat adjustment bar. Move the seatback
all the way forward using the recliner handle
located on the outboard side of the cushion. Move
the seat height to at least mid position using the
height adjuster handle in the outboard side of the
cushion.
For Power Seats: Push the Auto Advance ‘n Return
button located on the B-pillar trim (if equipped)
Ú page 42.

1. To access the storage area, remove the floor mat (if equipped) and place the lock rod in the
locked position.
Lock Rod

NOTE:
Push the lock rod inward for the locked
position.
Pull outward on the lock rod for the
unlocked position.
For information on storage bin function with
the seats rearward Ú
page 85
2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to open the floor panel.
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Floor Latch

3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats while folding the top half down and
rest it against the front seats.

Push Panel Forward
4. Remove the plastic storage bin from the
storage area, and store in a safe location.
5. Fold the armrest upward and stow the seat by grabbing the strap on the lower part of the
seatback, and guide the seat into the storage
area.

Pull Strap

6. Push down on the seatback to lock the seat into the storage area.
Push To Lock

7. Close the floor by pulling the floor panel backwards by the bottom corner edge of the
panel.

Extend Floor Panel

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8. Push down on floor panel to lock into place.

Push To Lock

9. Readjust the front seat as needed, and replace the floor mat (if equipped).
TO UNSTOW SECOND ROW SEATS
For Manual Seats: To unstow the seat from the
floor, move the front seat all the way forward using
the manual seat adjustment bar.
For Power Seats: Push the Auto Advance ‘n Return
button located on the B-pillar trim (if equipped)
Ú page 42.

1. To access the storage area, remove the floor mat (if equipped) and place the lock rod in the
locked position.
Lock Rod
NOTE:
Push the lock rod inward for the locked
position.
Pull outward on the lock rod for the
unlocked position.
2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to open the floor panel.
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the
seat storage bin covers are not properly latched:
Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open.
Keep the storage bin covers closed and
latched while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be latched and flat
to avoid damage from contact with the front
seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to
the cover.
Do not sit on the second row seat when it is in
the stowed position with the seatback upright
otherwise damage to the seat may occur.
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Floor Latch

3. Pull the floor panel and position it toward the front seats while folding the top half down and
rest it against the front seats.

Push Panel Forward
4. Pull the strap located on the seat and pull the
seat out of the storage area. Push the seat
rearward making sure that it locks into the
floor. Fold the seatback into the upright
position and pull the headrest up.
NOTE:The seatback may be locked, if it is, it will be
necessary to use the recliner handle to unlock the
back before folding into the upright position.

Pull Strap

5. Replace the plastic storage bin into the storage area.
6. To position the floor panel back into its original state, grab the bottom corner and extend it
outward.
Extend Panel

7. Lay the floor panel flat and push down until it clicks into position.

Push Down To Lock

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8. Readjust the front seat as needed, and
replace the floor mat (if equipped).
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with eight-way
power seats for the driver and front passenger. The
power seat switches are located on the outboard
side of the seat. The switches control the
movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Driver Power Seat Switches

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward by using the seat switch. The seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been
reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or
down. Pull upward or push downward on the rear of
seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle
could be injured if seats are not properly
latched to their floor attachments. Always be
sure the seats are fully latched.
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its
lowered position could result in serious injury
or death in a collision. Always make sure the
head restraints are in their upright positions
when the seat is to be occupied.
1 — Seat Switch
2 — Seatback Switch
3 — Lumbar Switch
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
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.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.
WARNING!
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Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in
two directions. Pull upward or push downward on
the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position has
been reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward
or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the desired
position is reached.Power Lumbar — If Equipped
The front driver’s seat may be equipped with a four
way lumbar adjustment. The power lumbar switch
is located on the outboard side of the equipped
power seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to
increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push the
switch upward or downward to raise or lower the
lumbar support.
The front passenger’s seat may be equipped with
a two way lumbar adjustment. The power lumbar
switch is located on the outboard side of the
equipped power seat. Push the switch forward or
rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar
support.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat
positioning to enhance driver mobility when
entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends on
where you have the driver seat positioned when
you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF position,
the driver seat will move about 2.4 inches
(6 cm) rearward if the driver seat position is
greater than or equal to 2.7 inches (7 cm)
forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to
its previously set position when the ignition is
cycled out of the OFF position.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF position,
the driver seat will move to a position 0.3 inches
(0.8 cm) forward of the rear stop if the driver
seat position is between 0.9 – 2.7 inches
(2.3 – 7 cm) forward of the rear stop. The seat
will return to its previously set position when the
ignition is cycled out of the OFF position.
The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled
when the driver seat position is less than
0.9 inches (2.3 cm) forward of the rear stop. At
this position, there is no benefit to the driver by
moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
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.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.

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