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Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward
Adjustment
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near
the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat
forward or rearward. Release the bar once the
seat is in the position desired. Using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Manual Seat Adjusting Bar

Manual Front Seat Recline
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the
desired position and release the lever. To return
the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and
release the lever.
Manual Recline Lever
MANUAL REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Folding Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to
provide an additional storage area. To fold the
rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the
upper seatback.
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.
WARNING! (Continued)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.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair
visibility or become a dangerous projectile in
a sudden stop or collision.
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NOTE:
These loops can be tucked away when not in
use.

Rear Seatback Loop

After releasing the seatback, it can be folded
forward.

Folded Rear Seatback
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats
are left folded for an extended period of time.
This is normal and by simply opening the seats
to the open position, over time the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape.
When the seatback is folded to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above the
seat strap.POWER SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
On models equipped with power seats, the
switch is located on the outboard side of the
seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the
driver's seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to
recline the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward. Push the seat switch forward or
rearward. The seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
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.
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle
(with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or
folded down position) should not be used
as a play area by children when the vehicle
is in motion. They could be seriously injured
in a collision. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.
1 — Seatback Control
2 — Seat Control

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TRUNK SAFETY
Trunk Emergency Release
As a security measure, a trunk internal
emergency release lever is built into the trunk
latching mechanism. In the event of an
individual being locked inside the trunk, the
trunk can be opened by actuating the
glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk
latching mechanism.
Trunk Emergency Release

CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides
cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold
down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the
seatbacks and the bolsters. When the seats are
folded down, they provide a continuous,
nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above the
seat strap.
WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the
trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the vehicle.
Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is
unattended. Once in the trunk, young children
may not be able to escape, even if they entered
through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk,
children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

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.
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle
(with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or
folded down position) should not be used
as a play area by children when the vehicle
is in motion. They could be seriously injured
in a collision. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.
To help protect against personal injury,
passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is
intended for load carrying purposes only,
not for passengers, who should sit in seats
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3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit,
insert the latch plate into the buckle until
you hear a “click.”

Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle

4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt
portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To
loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the
latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug
seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under
the seat belt in a collision.
Positioning The Lap Belt

5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any
slack so that it is comfortable and not
resting on your neck. The retractor will
withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle. The seat belt will automat -
ically retract to its stowed position. If
necessary, slide the latch plate down the
webbing to allow the seat belt to retract
fully.Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted
lap/shoulder belt.

1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt
webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that
begins immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter
the slot at the top of the latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt
is no longer twisted.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and outboard front passenger
seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be
adjusted upward or downward to position the
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produce substantial vehicle damage — for
example, some pole collisions, truck
underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and
location of impact, front air bags may deploy in
crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but
that produce a severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle
deceleration over time, vehicle speed and
damage by themselves are not good indicators
of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in
all collisions, and also are needed to help keep
you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the
front air bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate
the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the
upper passenger side of the instrument panel
separate and fold out of the way as the air bags
inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully
inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate
while helping to restrain the driver and front
passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the
knees of the driver and front passenger, and
position the front occupants for improved
interaction with the front air bags.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column. The
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides
enhanced protection during a frontal impact by
working together with the seat belts,
pretensioners, and front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
(SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
(SABs) are located in the outboard side of the
front seats. The SABs are marked with “SRS
AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” on a label or on the seat
trim on the outboard side of the seats.
The SABs may help to reduce the risk of
occupant injury during certain side impacts, in
addition to the injury reduction potential
provided by the seat belts and body structure.

Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

WARNING!
Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee
impact bolsters in any way.
Do not mount any accessories to the knee
impact bolsters such as alarm lights,
stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
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398 Engine Oil Viscosity
.............................. 273, 274Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 273
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.. 141, 249
Ethanol.......................................................... 311Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 155, 312Exhaust System................................... 155, 279Exterior Lighting............................................... 45Exterior Lights......................................... 45, 157
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Filters Air Cleaner
................................................. 275Air Conditioning.................................. 63, 276Engine Oil............................... 274, 315, 318Engine Oil Disposal................................... 274Flashers......................................................... 212Hazard Warning......................................... 212Turn Signals..............................48, 103, 157Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 46Flooded Engine Starting................................ 162Floor Console................................................... 76Fluid Capacities................................... 313, 314Fluid Leaks.................................................... 158Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 284Cooling System.......................................... 281Engine Oil.................................................. 270Fluid, Brake....................... 315, 317, 318, 320
Fluids And Lubricants.......................... 315, 318Fog Lights........................................................ 48Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 32Folding Rear Seats........................................... 33Forward Collision Warning............................ 118Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 212Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 244Fuel............................................................... 309Additives................................................... 310Clean Air................................................... 310Ethanol..................................................... 311Gasoline................................................... 309Materials Added....................................... 310Methanol.................................................. 311Octane Rating................309, 310, 315, 318Requirements......................... 309, 313, 314Specifications.................................. 315, 318Tank Capacity.................................. 313, 314Fuses............................................................ 220
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 71Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 310Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 310Gear Ranges................................................. 168Glass Cleaning.............................................. 307Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 202, 203Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 202, 203GVWR............................................................ 202
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 211Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 212Head Restraints........................................38, 39Head Rests............................................... 38, 39HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................47Cleaning.................................................... 305High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........46Lights On Reminder.....................................47On With Wipers............................................47Passing........................................................46Switch..........................................................45Time Delay...................................................47Washers.................................................... 270Heated Mirrors.................................................44Heater, Engine Block..................................... 162High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch..............................................46Hill Start Assist.............................................. 111HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 205Holder, Coin.....................................................76HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................71Hood Prop........................................................68Hood Release...................................................68

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Power Brakes
....................................................... 308Deck Lid Release........................................ 68Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 225Door Locks.................................................. 26Mirrors......................................................... 43Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 78Seats........................................................... 34Steering..................................................... 174Sunroof....................................................... 66Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............... 40Windows...................................................... 64Power SeatsForward....................................................... 34Lumbar........................................................ 35Rearward..................................................... 34Recline........................................................ 35Power Steering Fluid................... 315, 318, 320Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................132Preparation For Jacking................................. 230PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 132Programmable Features................................ 322
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 295Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 282RadioPresets...................................................... 357
Radio Operation................................... 356, 383Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 52Rear Axle (Differential).................................. 286Rear Camera................................................. 199Rear Cross Path............................................ 116Rear ParkSense System............................... 191Rear Seats, Folding.......................................... 33Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing...................................................... 249Recreational Towing..................................... 210Reformulated Gasoline................................. 310Refrigerant.................................................... 275Release, Hood................................................. 68Reminder, Lights On........................................ 47Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 126Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm............................................. 24Panic Alarm................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 17, 23Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 21Uconnect Customer Programmable Features.........................................21, 332Uconnect Settings..............................21, 332Remote Trunk Release.................................... 68Replacement Bulbs...................................... 217Replacement Keys.................................... 17, 23
Replacement Tires........................................ 297Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 393Restraints, Child............................................ 143Restraints, Head.......................................38, 39Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 244Rotation, Tires...................................... 302, 303
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 156Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 157Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 393Safety Information, Tire................................. 286Safety Tips.................................................... 155Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 155Schedule, Maintenance....................... 250, 254Seat Belt Reminder..........................................97Seat Belts............................................ 126, 156Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 130Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 130
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.. 130
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 132Child Restraints........................................ 143Energy Management Feature................... 132Extender................................................... 131Front Seat............................... 126, 127, 129Inspection................................................. 156Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 129Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 130Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 127
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402 Operating Instructions
............................... 129Pregnant Women...................................... 132Pretensioners............................................ 132Rear Seat.................................................. 127Reminder.................................................. 126Seat Belt Extender.................................... 131Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 132Untwisting Procedure................................ 130Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 306Seats................................................. 32, 34, 36Adjustment........................................... 32, 34Easy Entry................................................... 35Head Restraints................................... 38, 39Heated........................................................ 36Height Adjustment....................................... 34Power.......................................................... 34Rear Folding......................................... 32, 33Seatback Release................................ 32, 33Tilting................................................... 32, 34Vented......................................................... 37Ventilated.................................................... 37Security Alarm.......................................... 24, 98Arm The System.......................................... 24Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 315, 318Sentry KeyKey Programming........................................ 23Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 22Sentry Key Replacement.......................... 17, 23Service Assistance......................................... 391Service Contract............................................ 392
Service Manuals........................................... 394Shifting......................................................... 165Automatic Transmission.................. 165, 167Shoulder Belts.............................................. 127Side View Mirror Adjustment............................ 43Signals, Turn................................. 48, 103, 157Siri................................................................ 388Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 358Favorites................................................... 360Replay...................................................... 359SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM......................................... 360Favorites................................................... 360Replay...................................................... 359Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................... 301, 302Snow Tires.................................................... 298Spare Tires........................ 230, 298, 299, 300Spark Plugs.......................................... 315, 318SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)................................ 315, 318Oil.................................................... 315, 318Speed ControlAccel/Decel..................................... 176, 177Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 181Cancel...................................................... 177Resume.................................................... 177Set............................................................ 176Speed Control (Cruise Control)............ 175, 177Sport Mode................................................... 174
Starting......................................................... 159Automatic Transmission........................... 159Button..........................................................18Cold Weather............................................ 162Engine Fails To Start................................. 162Starting And Operating.................................. 159Starting Procedures...................................... 159Steering...........................................................40Column Lock................................................40Power........................................................ 174Tilt Column...................................................40Wheel, Heated.............................................41Wheel, Tilt....................................................40Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 382Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls............................................ 382Storage.................................................. 76, 304Storage, Vehicle..................................... 63, 304Store Radio Presets...................................... 357Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 304Stuck, Freeing............................................... 244Sun Roof...................................................66, 68Sunglasses Storage.........................................79Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 135Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 274
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Telescoping Steering Column...........................40Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).............62Tilt Steering Column.........................................40

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