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With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open
the lower storage bin. The lower bin contains a power
inverter outlet located in the forward portion of the lower
bin. There is also a “fill line” located long the rear inside wall
of the lower bin. Contents above the “fill line” may interfere
with cupholder placement if equipped with a premium
center console.
Forward Portion Of Lower Storage Bin Premium Center Console — If Equipped
The premium center console is equipped with two front
storage bins located in front of the center storage compart
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ment. These storage bins may be equipped with tandem
doors. Push the front bin to access the cupholders. Or push
the rear bin to access the coinholder/small storage bin.
Center Console Tandem Doors— If Equipped
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment
lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
1 — Push Front Bin Access
2 — Push Rear Bin Access
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Tandem Doors Open PositionPush the release button at the front of the cupholder bin to
slide tray rearward for access of front lower storage bin, or
forward to access the rear lower storage bin with the center
console lid in the open position.
Push Release Button To Slide Tray
1 — Front Bin Open
2 — Rear Bin Open
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Front Bench Seat Storage — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench seat, storage
can be found by folding down the center seat back. A console
storage area and cupholders are available. With the seatback
in the upright position, lifting the seat bottom also reveals a
storage location.Front Bench Seat Storage There is a storage drawer located in the lower center of the
instrument panel. It can be released by pushing the access
button above it. The drawer is actuator assisted once the
access button is pushed. Pull drawer outward to the fully
open position.
Storage Drawer
1 — Access Button
2 — Storage Drawer
2
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Rear Console Storage — If Equipped
If vehicle is equipped with “Smart Fold”, the center portion
of the 40/20/40 rear seat will fold forward for rear seat
cupholders and a storage compartment. Lift up on the
console latch to access.Rear Console Latch Location Seatback Storage
Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front
seats are pockets that can be used for storage.
Driver’s Side Seatback Storage
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Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped
In-floor storage bins are located in front of the second row
seats and can be used for extra storage. The storage bins have
removable liners that can be easily removed for cleaning.
To open the in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of
the latch and open the lid.In-Floor Storage Bin Latch NOTE:
The front seat may have to be moved forward to fully open
the lid.
Opened Storage Bin
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Each storage bin also contains two hooks for securing cargo.
These hooks should be used to secure loads safely when the
vehicle is moving.In-Floor Storage Bin Hooks
NOTE:
The maximum load limit for each hook is 250 lbs (113 kg). Below Rear Seat Storage — If Equipped
1. For additional storage below the rear seats, unlatch the
lock mechanism in the center of the seat base by rotating
it to either side, and fold the front of the base forward.
Rotate Lock Mechanism
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Fold Seat Base Forward2. Then, flip the inside of the base upward into the upright
position, locking into place, creating and extended
storage area.
Flip Inside Of Base Upward
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Fully Extended Storage Area
NOTE:
The rear seats do not need to be folded up to access this
feature.
Cupholders
Front Seat Cupholders
For vehicles equipped with a center console, two cupholders
are located in front of the console storage bin.
Front Cupholders
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with a premium center console
with double (tandem) doors, push the front bin door to
access the cupholders.
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Vehicles Equipped With 40/20/40 Seats
The cupholders are located on the backside of the center
portion of the front seat (20). Fold down the center section of
the front seat to gain access to the cupholders.Front Cupholders With Bench Seat Rear Cupholders — If Equipped
Rear seat cupholders can be found on the rear of the center
console near the floor.
Some vehicles may also be equipped with rear cupholders
located in the center armrest.
Rear Armrest Cupholder
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If your vehicle is equipped with “Smart Fold”, the entire
center section of the 40/20/40 seat folds forward for access
of cupholders and console storage.Rear Armrest Cupholder With Smart FoldElectrical Power Outlets
The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet can provide
power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt power outlets
and 5 Volt (2.5 Amp) USB Port (Charge Only) have a cap
attached to the outlet indicating “12V DC,” together with
either a key symbol, battery symbol, or USB symbol.
A key symbol indicates that the ignition must be in the ON/
RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to provide power. The
battery symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the
battery, and can provide power at all times.
CAUTION!

• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is
exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be
replaced.

• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this
will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use
of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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