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cDo not attach anything to the head re-
straint stalks. Doing so could impair
Active Head Restraint function.
The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-
ing the force that the seatback receives from the
occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement
of the head restraint helps support the occu-
pant’s head by reducing its backward movement
and helping absorb some of the forces that may
lead to whiplash type injuries.
Active Head Restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active Head Restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the Active Head Restraints as
described in this section.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
To adjust the head restraint forward or backward
(Type B only) , push it in the direction required.
The front seats and 2nd row captain’s chairs
head restraints are removable. See “Head re-
straint storage” in the “Instrument and controls”
section. The 3rd row bench seat head restraints
are not removable.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.
Type A — Front
LRS0286
Type B — 2nd row
LRS0678
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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.ARMRESTS
To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest-
ing position.
sAResting position
sBStowed position
Adjustable front seat armrest’s (if so
equipped)
To use the adjustable seat armrest, pull it down to
the resting position. Adjust the armrest to the
desired position by raising the armrest to the
desired height and releasing the armrest. To re-
adjust the armrest to a lower position, raise thearmrest to the stowed position, then pull it to the
resting position and adjust to the desired height.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
cNever allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
cDo not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.
cDo not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.
cHead restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them prop-
erly if they have been removed for any
reason.
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cIf the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
cWhen returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
cProperly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
Folding
To fold the seatback forward, for cargo hauling,
lift up on the recline lever and fold the seatback
over the seat base.
Folding the 2nd row captain’s chair
s1Fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs to the floor
for maximum cargo hauling, move the head
restraints forward before folding.
s2Lift up on the recline lever to fold the seat-
back forward on the seat base.
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6. The rear seat anchors are spring loaded and
can be folded into the side panels to maxi-
mize cargo space. The anchors are held in
the folded position by the items in the cargo
area. When the load is removed from the
cargo area, the rear seat anchors automati-
cally return to the unfolded position.7. Reverse this process to return the bench
seat to a seating position.Make sure to
properly return the head restraints to
the upright position, push the bench
seat down into the floor, and pull back
on the seatback until they latch into
place.
WARNING
cDo not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
cWhen attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seat-
backs are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
cIf the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sud-
den stop.
cWhen returning the seatbacks, be sure
to attach the rear center seat belt
connector.
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Front passenger seat (2 passenger cargo
van only)
For the front passenger seat in the 2 passenger
cargo van only, install the top tether strap as
follows:
1. Adjust the head restraint to its highest posi-
tion.
2. Route the top tether strap between the head
restraint and the top of the seatback.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on the floor directly behind the seat.4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint
installation instructions in this section and the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)
1. Top tether strap
2. Anchor point
For the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) ,
install the top tether strap as follows:
1. Remove the head restraint. Store it in a
secure location.
2. Position the top tether strap over the top of
the seatback.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on the seat directly behind the child
restraint.
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4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint
installation instructions in this section and the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
3rd row bench seat (if so equipped)
1. Top tether strap
2. Anchor point
WARNING
In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint
with a top tether strap can only be used in
the center position. Do not place in an
outboard seating position and attempt to
angle the tether strap to the center
position.The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is
the seating position that can use a top tether
strap.
For the 3rd row bench seat (if so equipped) ,
install the top tether strap as follows:
1. Position the top tether strap under the head
restraint (TYPE A) or position the top tether
strap around the side of the head restraint
(TYPE B) .
2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point on the seat directly behind the child
restraint.
Type A
WRS0687
Type B
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3. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint
installation instructions in this section and the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH-2ND ROW
CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS (if so equipped)
WARNING
cAttach LATCH compatible child re-
straints only at the locations shown. For
the LATCH lower anchor locations, see
“Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren System (LATCH)” in this section. If
a child restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
cThe LATCH anchors are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstance are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.cInspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area
and feeling to make sure there are no
obstructions over the LATCH anchors,
such as seat belt webbing or seat cush-
ion material. The child restraint will not
be secured properly if the LATCH an-
chors are obstructed.
Front-facing
Follow these steps to install a front-facing child
restraint in the 2nd row captain’s chairs using
LATCH:
1. Recline the seatback if the seatback is ad-
justable to assist in attaching the child re-
straint to the lower anchors.
2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-
ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Check
to make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-
erly attached to the lower anchors.
4. Return the seatback to its normal upright
and locked position.
The back of the child restraint should be secured
against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust
or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct
child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjust-
ment” in this section. If the head restraint is re-
moved, store it in a secure place. Be sure to
install the head restraint when the child restraint
Front facing web-mounted – step 3
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is removed. If the seating position does not have
an adjustable head restraint and it is interfering
with the proper child restraint fit, try another
seating position or a different child restraint.5. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attach-
ments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.
6. If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point. See “Top tether strap child restraint” in
this section.7. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the LATCH at-
tachment and use force to push the child
restraint from side to side, and tug it forward
to make sure that it is securely held in place.
It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm) . If
it does move more than 1 in (25 mm) , pull
again on the anchor attachments to further
tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to
properly secure the restraint, move the re-
straint to another seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
Front facing rigid-mounted – step 3
LRS0664
Front facing – step 5
LRS0671
Front facing – step 7
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5. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attach-
ments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments.6. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the LATCH at-
tachment and use force to push the child
restraint from side to side, and tug it forward
to make sure that it is securely held in place.
It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm) . If
it does move more than 1 in (25 mm) , pull
again on the anchor attachments to further
tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to
properly secure the restraint, move the re-
straint to another seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
child restraint is loose, repeat steps 3
through 6.
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
USING LATCH-3RD ROW BENCH
SEAT (if so equipped)
WARNING
cAttach LATCH compatible child re-
straints only at the locations shown. For
the LATCH lower anchor locations, see
“Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren System (LATCH)” in this section. If
a child restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
cThe LATCH anchors are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstance are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
Front facing – step 5
LRS0673
Front facing – step 6
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5. For child restraints that are equipped with
webbing mounted attachments, remove any
additional slack from the anchor attach-
ments. Press downward and rearward firmly
in the center of the child restraint with your
knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion
and seatback while tightening the webbing
of the anchor attachments6. If the child restraint is equipped with a top
tether strap, route the top tether strap and
secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point. See “Top tether strap child restraint” in
this section. Do not install child restraints
that require the use of the top tether strap to
seating positions that do not have a top
tether anchor.
7. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
hold the child restraint near the LATCH at-
tachment and use force to push the child
restraint from side to side, and tug it forward
to make sure that it is securely held in place.
It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm) . If
it does move more than 1 in (25 mm) , pull
again on the anchor attachments to further
tighten the child restraint. If you are unable to
properly secure the restraint, move the re-
straint to another seating position and try
again, or try a different child restraint. Not all
child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.
Front facing – step 5
LRS0671
Front facing – step 7
LRS0672
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