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5. Lift the seatback toward the rear
of the vehicle, and rotate the
seatback until you hear a click,
locking it in the upright position.
Note:The seatback will not raise if
the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor
striker. If the seatback does not
raise, then repeat Step 4.
6. Pull the head restraint back up to its normal adjusted position.
Make sure that the rear latch hooks
are properly engaged with the floor
striker.
Note: Make sure that the seat and
seatback are latched securely in
position. Keep floor area free of
objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement.
Third-row seat access (power fold and tumble seat – if equipped)
WARNING:Make sure that the seat is unoccupied when folding
it down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occupant
injury or damage to the seat.
Press and hold the control located at the back of the
rear door opening to fold the seatback down and tumble
the seat forward for access to the third row.
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Third-row seat exit (manual and power fold and tumble seat)
WARNING:Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seatback. After returning the seat back to its original
position, pull on the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
crash.
WARNING:Do not adjust or release the seat floor latch while
vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the vehicle with seats in
tumbled position. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched or if the seat is tumbled, the
seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.
Note:You may have to lower the center head restraint. SeeHead
Restraintsearlier.
1. Fold the outboard head restraint by
pulling the head restraint release
strap.
2. Pull on the strap located on the
back of the second row seat. This
will fold the seat back forward. Pull
the strap a second time to tumble
the seat forward, allowing easy exit
from the third row seat.
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3. To return the seatback to the floor from the
tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear
it latching to the floor.
4. Lift the seatback toward the rear
of the vehicle, and rotate the
seatback until you hear a click,
locking it in the upright position.
Note:The seatback will not raise if
the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor
striker. If the seatback does not
raise, then repeat Step 3.
5. Pull the head restraint back up to its normal adjusted position.
Make sure that the rear latch hooks
are properly engaged with the floor
striker.
Note:Make sure that the seat and
seatback are latched securely in
position. Keep floor area free of
objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement.
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Folding the Third-Row Manual Seat
1. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub.
2. Fold the outboard head restraint
by pulling the head restraint release
strap.
3. From the rear of the vehicle, fold
the seatback by pulling and holding
the red strap while pushing the
seatback forward. Release the strap
once the seatback starts rotating
forward.
4. Release the cushion latches by pulling the
short black strap while pulling on the strap
located at the top of the seatback to tumble
the seat all the way into the tub in the floor.
Note:Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs.
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Note:Do not use the third-row seat back as a
load floor when the seatback is folded.
Note:Make sure that the area under the seat is free of objects before
stowing it.
Unfolding the third row manual seat
Note:Make sure that there are no objects such as books, purses or
briefcases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove
all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.
Note:Make sure the area under the load floor is free of objects before
unstowing it.
1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the
tub in the floor by squeezing and
pulling up on the handle. Once the
seat is at a vertical position, push the
seat over, letting it fall onto the
latches.
2. To return the seatback to the upright
position, pull the red strap, then while holding
the red strap, pull the long strap located on
the seat back to raise the seatback.
3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal positions.
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WARNING:Make sure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing
and pulling on the seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback. After returning the seat back to its original position, pull on
the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat
may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
WARNING:Do not drive the vehicle when the third-row seat is
rotated backwards. During a sudden stop, the safety belts are not
functional in this position and the third-row seat can rapidly tip back to
the forward position, all of which may result in serious injury.
Note:Do not use seat in this position or damage to seat may occur.
PowerFold™ Third-Row Seats (If Equipped)
Note:The third-row seat includes obstacle detection that allows the seat
to stop and reverse direction if it hits an obstacle so that the obstacle
can be removed.
Note:Pressing a different button while the power seat feature is already
being performed may cause the first selected seat movement to be
cancelled. Allow the first seat movement to be completed before pressing
a button for another function.
Note:Make sure that there are no objects such as books, purses or
briefcases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove
all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.
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Note:In order to allow the seat to complete the stowed position, do not
place objects under the seat before stowing. Remove all objects from the
seat and stowage tub.
Note:In the unlikely event that the third-row power seat stops
prematurely or travels to an unexpected position, press the FOLD button
(C) to reset the seat and return it to a normal position.
These seats feature a power one-touch operation that allows you fold
and stow the seats.
•The power fold seats work only when the transmission is in park (P)
and the liftgate is open.
•If the ignition is off and the feature is still running, the battery saver
will turn it off after 10 minutes. Press unlock on the remote entry key
transmitter to reactivate the power seats or unlock it with the keyless
entry keypad. See theKeys and Remote Controlchapter.
The third-row power seat buttons are located behind the third-row seats
on the left-hand quarter trim panel.
A. NORMAL: Press to return the seat to the normal seating position.
B. STOW: Press to stow the seat into the tub floor.
C. FOLD: Press to fold down the seatback.
D. RH / BOTH / LH: Press to select the normal, stow and fold modes to
activate the right-hand seat, the left-hand seat or both.
ABCD
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HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Make sure that the garage door and security device
are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not
program the system with the vehicle in the garage.
WARNING:Do not use the system with any garage door opener
that does not have the safety stop and reverse feature as
required by U.S. Federal Safety Standards (this includes any garage
door opener manufactured before April 1, 1982).
Note:Make sure you keep the original remote control transmitter for
use in other vehicles as well as for future system programming.
Note:We recommend that upon the sale or lease termination of your
vehicle, you erase the programmed function buttons for security reasons.
SeeErasing the function button codeslater in this section.
Note:You can program a maximum of three devices. To change or
replace any of the three devices after it has been initially programmed,
you must first erase the current settings. SeeErasing the function
button codeslater in this section.
The universal garage door opener
replaces the common hand-held garage
door opener with a three-button
transmitter that is integrated into the
driver’s sun visor.
The system includes two primary
features, a garage door opener and a
platform for remote activation of devices with the home. As well as being
programmed for garage doors, the system transmitter can be
programmed to operate entry gate operators, security systems, entry
door locks, and home or office lighting.
Additional system information can be found online at www.homelink.com
or by calling the toll-free help line on 1-800-355-3515.
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Programming
Note:Put a new battery in the hand-held transmitter. This will ensure
quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
1. With your vehicle parked outside of the garage and your key in the
ignition, turn the key so that the ignition is in the on position.
2. Hold your hand-held, garage door
transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 centimeters)
away from the HomeLink button you want
to program.
3. Using both hands, simultaneously press
and hold the desired HomeLink button
and the hand-held transmitter button. DO
NOT release either one until the
HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly. When the
indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapid
flashing indicates successful training.
4. Press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed for five
seconds, then release. You may need to do this twice to activate the
door. If your garage door does not operate, watch the HomeLink
indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on, the programming is complete. Press and
release the programmed HomeLink button, and then begin programming
your garage door opener. See below for Steps5–7.
If the indicator light flashes rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a
constant light, the HomeLink button is not programmed yet. Do the
following:
Press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release the
hand-held transmitter button every two seconds. The HomeLink
indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly once the HomeLink
function button recognizes and accepts the hand-held transmitter’s radio
frequency signal.
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After programming the HomeLink button, follow Steps5–7aslisted
below to program your garage door opener.
Note:You may need a ladder to reach the unit
and you may need to remove the cover or
lamp lens on your garage door opener.
5. Press the learn button on the garage door
opener motor, and then you have 30 seconds
to complete the next step.
6. Return to your car.
7. Press and hold the function button you
want to program for two seconds, then
release. Repeat this step. Depending on
your brand of garage door opener, you
may need to repeat this sequence a third
time.
To program additional buttons, repeat Steps1–4.
For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink® at
www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.
Erasing the Function Button Codes
Note:You cannot erase individual
buttons.
1. Press and hold the outer two function
buttons simultaneously for approximately
20 seconds until the indicator lights above
the buttons flash rapidly.
2. When the indicator lights flash, release
the buttons. The codes for all buttons are
erased.
Reprogramming a single button
To program a device to a previously trained button, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired button.Do NOTrelease the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the button, follow Step 1 in theProgrammingsection.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at www.homelink.com
or 1-800-355-3515.
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