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Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to the upright position. Make
sure the seat is locked securely
bef ore driving.
Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.
The left and right halves can be
f olded separately.
To unlatch the detachable anchor
bef ore f olding the seat-back, insert
the latch plate into the slot on the
side of the anchor buckle (see
page ) and allow the seat belt
to retract. Store the detachable
anchor and seat belt latch plates in
the retractor housing.
Pull up the handle on the outside
of the seat-back.
Lower the head restraints to their
lowest positions.
Fold the seat-back forward.
To change the seat-back angle of the
seats in the second row, pull up on
thehandleontheoutsideof theseat-
back, and push the seat-back.
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Seats
Folding the Second Row Seats
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To get into the third row seats, pull
uptheleveronthesideof the
passenger’s side second row seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward,
and then can be slid forward.
After you return the seat-back to the
upright position, push the whole seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is f ully latched bef ore
sitting in it.
Use the latch plate to release the
seat belt from the detachable
anchor (see page ).
Lower the head restraints to their
lowest positions.
To f old the third row seat,
the second row seat-back must be
f olded down or in the f ull up right
position.
Unlock the seat-back by pulling
the handle. Push the seat-back
forward.
Make sure the outer shoulder belts
are positioned in each holding slot on
the side panel whenever the third
seat is f olded.
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T hird Row A ccessFolding the T hird Row Seat
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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NOTE:
HANDLE
RELEASE LEVER
Third seat
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The maximum load on the cargo net
is 22 lbs on U.S. models, and 10 kg
on Canadian models. This is shown
on a label back of the cargo area
f loor (see page ). To prevent
damage to the cargo net, do not
exceed the maximum load.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
When any of the third row seats are
f olded down, do not place any
objects on the cargo net. Make sure
to store the cargo net under the
cargo area f loor. It could be
unlatched during a crash.
Make sure to use the cargo net
securely hooked.
The cargo net will separate the
storage area into two storage areas.
On the upper area, you can store
small and light items. You should
place heavy items in the lower
storage area. You can store the
cargo net under the cargo f loor to
make a larger cargo area.
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On Touring models
Interior Convenience Items
Carrying Cargo
Cargo Net
Inst rument s and Cont rols
189
Do not use this cargo net if the
third row seats are folded down.
Objects placed on the cargo net
could be thrown forward during
a crash or sudden stop and hurt
someone.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Glove box
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Console compartment
Storage compartment
Door and seat-back pockets
Roof -rack (if equipped)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
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GLOVE BOX
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
CARGO AREA/UNDER FLOOR STORAGE WELL
DOOR POCKETS
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation
that came with your roof rack.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthesecondor
third row seats, tie down items
that could be thrown about the
vehicle during a crash or sudden
stop.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Keep all cargo below the bottom
of the windows. If it is higher, it
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the side curtain
airbags.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate or the glass hatch, exhaust
gas can enter the passenger area.
To avoid the possibility of
,followthe
instructions on page .61
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
carbon
monoxide poisoning
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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The f our hooks on the side panels
canbeusedtoinstallanetfor
securing items. Each hook is
designed to hold up to 50 lbs (23 kg)
of weight.
Theseparationnetcanbeusedto
hold back sof t, lightweight items
stored in the cargo area. Heavy
items should be tied down, as the net
may not prevent them f rom being
thrown about the vehicle in a crash
or a sudden stop.
The cargo cover can be used to
cover the cargo area behind the third
row seats. When the third row seats
are folded down, the cargo cover can
be extended over the larger area. Do
not install the cover over the larger
area if the third row seats are not
f olded down.
Your vehicle also has grocery
hook(s) on the side panels and on
the back of the third row seats in the
cargo area.
They are designed to hold light
items. Heavy objects may damage
the hook.
Cargo HooksOptional Separation Net
Optional Cargo Cover
Carrying Cargo
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CARGO HOOKS
GROCERY HOOK
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ReplacingSeatBeltAftera
............................................Crash.25
..........ReportingSafetyDefects.556
...ReserveTank,EngineCoolant.398
...............................Restraint,Child.39
..................ReverseGearPosition.414
.................................RotationTire.499
..................................SafetyBelts.9,22
.........SafetyDefects,Reporting.556
.................................SafetyFeatures.8
.........................................Airbags.11
..................................DoorLocks.13
..........................HeadRestraints.16
.................................SeatBelts.9,17
...............Seats&Seat-Backs.15,16
.............SafetyLabels,Locationof.62
..............................SafetyMessages.iii
.............SatelliteRadio,XM.236,266
.....................................SeatBelts.9,17
...............AdditionalInformation.22
AutomaticSeatBelt
...............................Tensioners.24
.....................................Cleaning.490
......................Lap/ShoulderBelt.23
................................Maintenance.25
ReminderLightand
................................Beeper.22,69
...................SystemComponents.22
...............UseDuringPregnancy.20
...WearingaLap/ShoulderBelt.17
...............................................Seats.154
.......AdjustingtheSecondSeat.159
..........FoldingtheSecondSeat.160
.............FoldingtheThirdSeat.161
........................HeadRestraints.157
.......................................Heaters.164
......................PositionMemory.173
....................ThirdRowAccess.161
............................SecuritySystem.349
Sensors
....Driver’sSeatPositionSensor.31
FrontPassenger’sWeight
.....................................Sensors.31
......................ImpactSensors.27,28
...............................SerialNumber.536
...........................ServiceIntervals.455
...........................ServiceManual.557
..............................ServiceMinder.455
.........ServiceStationProcedures.395
..........................SettingtheClock.314
ShiftingtheAutomatic
.............................Transmission.413
.....ShiftLeverPositionIndicator.413
........................ShiftLockRelease.416
....................................SideAirbags.32
................................OffIndicator.35
......................SideCurtainAirbags.34
SideMarkerLights,Bulb
.................Replacementin.484,485
...............................SignalingTurns.73
.....................................SnowTires.502
........................SoundSystem.208,252
SpareTire
..............................Inflating.497,508
............................Specifications.539
....................SpecificationsCharts.538
................................SpeedControl.350
................................SpeedLimiter.416
...................................Speedometer.82
Index
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