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26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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Driver's Seat Height Adjustment — If
Equipped
The seat height control lever is located on the
outboard side of the seat. Raise the lever to
raise the seat. Lower the lever to lower the seat.
The total seat travel is approximately 2.5 inches
( 6

4 mm).

Seat Height Adjustment Lever

Recliner Adjustment
The recline lever is located on the outboard side
of the seat. To recline the seat, lean forward
slightly, lift the lever, lean back to the desired
position and release the lever. To return the
seatback to its normal upright position, lean
forward and lift the lever. Release the lever
once the seatback is in the upright position.
Recline Lever

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
To provide additional storage area, each
second-row passenger seat can be folded flat.
This allows for extended cargo space and still
maintains some seating room if needed.
NOTE:

Prior to folding the second-row passenger seat,
m a

ke sure the front seatback is not in a reclined
position. This will allow the second-row seat to
fold easily.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control. The
seat belt might not be adjusted properly
and you could be injured. Adjust the seat
only while the vehicle is parked.
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 and be seriously or
even fatally injured. Use the recliner only
when the vehicle is parked.
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.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 29
Manual Folding Second Row Seat
To Fold The Seat

1. L ocate the control lever on the lower
o
utboard side of the seat.

Seatback Release

2. P lace one hand on the seatback and apply
a
gentle pressure.
3. Li ft the control lever with the other hand,
a
llow the seatback to move forward slightly,
and then release the lever. 4. G
ently guide the seatback into the folded
p
osition.
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat
cu
shion 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.
To Unfold The Seat
Raise the seatback and lock it in place.
Manual Folding Third Row Seats

To provide additional storage area, each
third-row passenger seatback can be folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still
maintains some rear seating room if needed.

NOTE:

Prior to folding the third-row passenger seat -
back, make sure the second-row passenger
s e

atback is not in a reclined position. This will
allow the seatback to fold easily.
To Fold The Seatback
Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of
t h

e seatback upward, push the seatback
forward slightly, and release the release-loop.
Then, continue to push the seatback forward.
The head restraints will fold automatically as
the seatback moves forward.

Seatback Release

WARNING!
To prevent personal injury or damage to
objects, keep your head, arms, and objects
out of the folding path of the seatback.
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.
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36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The heated steering wheel control button is
located within the Uconnect system. You can
gain access to the control button through the
climate screen or the controls screen.
Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element on.
Press the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
s t

eering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
t h

e heated steering wheel can be programmed
to come on during a remote start through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
MIRRORS
INSIDE DAY/NIGHT MIRROR — IF
E
QUIPPED
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right for various drivers. The mirror should
be adjusted to center on the view through the
rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be
r
e

duced by moving the small control under the
mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the
vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set
in the day position (toward the windshield).

NOTE:
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the
v e

hicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed
position at the windshield. The mirror installs on
the windshield button with a counterclockwise
rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
The mirror head can be adjusted left and right
a n

d tilted up and down for various drivers.
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the
v i

ew through the rear window.

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica -
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other phys -
ical conditions must exercise care when
u s

ing the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type
and material. This may cause the steering
wheel heater to overheat.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 37
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR — IF
E
QUIPPED
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the
vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed
position at the windshield. The mirror installs on
the windshield button with a counterclockwise
rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
a n

d right for various drivers. The mirror should
be adjusted to center on the view through the
rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
g l

are from vehicles behind you.
NOTE:
The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is
disabled when the vehicle is in REVERSE to
improve rear view viewing.
The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature can
be turned on or off using the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
Automatic Dimming Mirror

AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR WITH
R
EAR VIEW CAMERA DISPLAY — IF
E
QUIPPED
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the
vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed
position at the windshield. The mirror installs on
the windshield button with a counterclockwise
rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
a
n

d right for various drivers. The mirror should
be adjusted to center on the view through the
rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
g l

are from vehicles behind you.
When the vehicle is placed in REVERSE, a video
d i

splay illuminates to display the image
generated by the rear view camera located on
the liftgate handle. The auto dimming feature is
also disabled to improve rear view viewing.

Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera

CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during
cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution
directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution
onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
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38 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside
mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic
and a slight overlap of the view obtained from
the inside mirror.
NOTE:
The passenger side convex outside mirror will
g i

ve a much wider view to the rear, and espe -
cially of the lane next to your vehicle.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All outside mirrors are hinged and may be
moved either forward or rearward to resist
damage. The hinges have three detent
positions:
Full forward position
Full rearward position
Normal position
INTERIOR OBSERVATION MIRROR

The convex interior observation mirror provides
the driver and front seat passenger a wide field of
view to conveniently view passengers sitting in
the rear passenger seats. To use the interior
observation mirror, push on the raised bars on
the compartment door and release (the door will
swing downward), then raise the door until it is
almost closed and release. The door will latch in
position to use the interior observation mirror.

NOTE:
From the “observation mirror” position, the door
c a

n only be closed.
To return to the full open position, the door must
f i

rst be closed and then opened by pushing the
latch again to release.
Observation Mirror

POWER MIRRORS
The power mirror switch is located on the
driver's door trim panel.

Power Mirror Switches
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the
passenger side convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than they really are. Relying
too much on your passenger side convex
mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror
when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side convex mirror.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 39
Models Without Express Window Feature
Push the mirror select button marked L (left) or
R

(right). Then, push one of the four arrow
buttons to move the mirror in the direction the
arrow is pointing.
Models With Express Window Feature
Push and release the mirror select button
m a

rked L (left) or R (right). Then, push one of
the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the
direction the arrow is pointing. The selection
times out after 30 seconds of inactivity in order
to guard against accidentally changing a mirror
position following an adjustment.
NOTE:
A light in the selected button will illuminate indi -
cating the mirror is activated and can be
a d

justed.
HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost
or ice. This feature will be activated
wh

enever you turn on the rear window
defroster (if equipped).
Refer to “Climate Controls” in this chapter for
f u

rther information.
POWER FOLDING MIRRORS — IF
E
QUIPPED
The switch for the power folding mirrors is
located between the power mirror switches
L (left) and R (right). Push the switch once and
t h

e mirrors will fold in, pushing the switch a
second time will return the mirrors to the
normal driving position.

Power Folding Mirror Switch

NOTE:
If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph
( 1

6 km/h), the folding feature will be disabled. If the mirrors are in the folded position, and
v
e

hicle speed is equal or greater than 10 mph
( 1

6 km/h), they will automatically unfold.
Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding mirrors
if
the following occurs:
The mirrors are accidentally blocked while
folding.
The mirrors are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.

The mirrors come out of the unfolded position.

The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
To reset the power folding mirrors, fold and
u n

fold them by pushing the button (this may
require multiple button pushes). This resets
them to their normal position.
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40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS — IF
E
QUIPPED
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun
visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor
downward and swing the mirror cover upward.
The light will turn on automatically. Closing the
mirror cover will turn off the light.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If
Equipped
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for
additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor
to block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2
. U nclip the visor from the center clip. 3
. P
ull the sun visor toward the inside rearview
m
irror to extend it.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever controls the operation
of the turn signals, headlight beam selection
and passing lights. The multifunction lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

HEADLIGHTS
The headlight switch is located on the left side
of the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light
dimming, interior lights and fog lights

(if equipped).

Headlight Switch

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the
f i

rst detent for parking lights and instrument
panel light operation. Rotate the headlight
switch to the second detent for headlight,
parking light and instrument panel light
operation.
1 — Auto
2 — Rotate Headlight Switch
3 — Push Fog Light
4 — Rotate Dimmer

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS)
The Daytime Running Lights will turn on the first
time the vehicle is shifted out of PARK, and
remain on unless the parking brake is applied.
Upon returning to the PARK position, the DRLs
will turn off. DRLs will turn off when the ignition
is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:

The DRLs can be turned on and off using the
Uconnect system, refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.

On some vehicles, the Daytime Running
Lights may deactivate or reduce intensity on
one side of the vehicle (when a turn signal is
activated on that side), or on both sides of
the vehicle (when the hazard warning lights
are activated).
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH
Push the multifunction lever away from you to
switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the
multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights back to low beam.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your
headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction
lever toward you. This will cause the high beam
headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the
lever is released.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS

This system automatically turns the headlights
on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn
the system on, rotate the headlight switch
counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the
system is on, the headlight time delay feature is
also on. This means the headlights will stay on for
up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition in
the OFF position. The headlight time delay can be
programmed 0/30/60/90 seconds.

Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
fo

r further information.
To turn the automatic system off, move the
h e

adlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the head -
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS
(A
VAILABLE WITH AUTOMATIC
H
EADLIGHTS ONLY)
When this feature is active, the headlights will
turn on after the wipers are turned on if the
headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position
and programmable feature is set to on. In
addition, the headlights will turn off when the
wipers are turned off if they were turned on by
this feature.
NOTE:
The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be
t u

rned on or off using the Uconnect System.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
This feature provides the safety of headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds when leaving
your vehicle in an unlit area.

To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in
t h

e OFF position while the headlights are still on.
Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds.
The delay interval begins when the headlight
switch is turned off.

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42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
o f

placing the ignition in the OFF position to acti -
vate this feature.
If you turn on the headlights or parking lights, or
p l

ace the ignition in the ON position again, the
system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition,
t h

ey will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:

The Headlight Time Delay is programmable
using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect
S e

ttings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

LIGHTS-ON REMINDER
If the headlights or parking lights are on after
the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a
chime will sound to alert the driver when the
driver's door is opened.
FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The front fog light switch is built into the
headlight switch.

Front Fog Light Switch

To activate the front fog lights, turn on
the parking lights or the low beam
h e

adlights and push the headlight
switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either
push the headlight switch a second time or turn
off the headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster
i l

luminates when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:
The fog lights will operate when the low beam
h e

adlights or parking lights are on. However,
selecting the high beam headlights will turn off
the fog lights.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster display flash to show proper operation of
the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash,
or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator
fails to light when the lever is moved, it would
suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.

A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the
instrument cluster display and a continuous
chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more
than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

LANE CHANGE ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
Tap the multifunction lever up or down once,
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal (right or left) will flash three times then
automatically turn off.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43
INTERIOR LIGHTS
COURTESY/INTERIOR LIGHTING
The interior lights come on when a door is
opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn
of

f automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is
p l

aced in the OFF position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are
on because a door is open. The battery
protection also includes the glove compartment
light. To restore interior light operation after
automatic battery protection is enabled (lights
off), either place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position or cycle the light switch.
Courtesy Lights
The overhead console has two courtesy lights.
The lights turn on when a front door, a rear door
or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is
equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the lights
will also turn on when the unlock button on the
key fob is pushed. The courtesy lights also
function as reading lights. Push in on each lens
to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle.
Push the lens a second time to turn each light
off. You may adjust the direction of these lights by pushing the outside ring, which is identified
with four directional arrows.

Courtesy/Reading Light

Rear Dome Light
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control
completely upward to the second detent to turn
on the rear dome light. The rear dome light will
remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Rotate the dimmer control downward to the last
de
tent (off position). The rear dome light will
remain off when the doors are open.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer control is part of the headlight
switch and is located on the driver’s side of the
instrument panel.
Instrument Panel Dimmer

Rotating the dimmer control upward with the
p a

rking lights or headlights on will increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Interior Light Defeat (Off)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control to
the extreme bottom (O) off position. The interior
lights will remain off when the doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness
Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first
detent. This feature brightens all text displays
such as the odometer, instrument cluster
display, and radio when the parking lights or
headlights are on.
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