Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays under certain conditions indicating there may be an item or passenger in the rear seat. Check before exiting the vehicle. This feature will activate when a second row door is opened while the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned on. There will be an alert when the vehicle is turned off. The alert does not directly detect objects in the rear seat; instead, under certain conditions, it detects when a rear door is opened and closed, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat. The feature is active only once each time the vehicle is turned on and off, and will require reactivation by opening and closing the second row doors. There may be an alert even when there is nothing in the rear seat; for example, if a child entered the vehicle through the rear door and left the vehicle without the vehicle being shut off.
The feature can be turned on or off. Select Settings > Vehicle > Rear Seat Reminder > ON or OFF.
Rear Seat Adjustment
The second row seats slide forward for more room.
To adjust the seat position:
1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row seat, or in the seat tracks on the floor.
2. Lift the lever below the seat cushion and slide the seat forward or backward.
Entering and Exiting the Third Row
Warning
Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
If the seatback and seat base are not locked, the seat could move forward in a sudden stop or crash and injure the occupant. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure the seatback and seat base are locked.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
To access the third row from the driver side (bench seat only):
1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row seat, or in the seat tracks on the floor.
2. Make sure that the seat belt is unfastened and in the stowed position.
3. Pull the handle on top of the seat forward and pull the seat forward.
To access the third row from the passenger side: The second row passenger side seat can be easily moved for third row entry or exit with a forward-facing child restraint installed using the LATCH system. Remove a rear-facing child restraint before moving the seat for third row entry or exit.
Warning
Remove the child from the child restraint before moving the seat forward for third row entry or exit. Failure to do so may result in injury to the child.
1. Remove objects on the floor in front of the second row seat, or in the seat tracks on the floor.
2. Pull the handle on the top or side of the seat forward and pull the seat forward.
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position
To return the second row seat to its normal seating position:
1. Remove objects on the floor behind the second row seat or in the seat tracks on the floor.
2. Push on the seatback until the seat is locked into place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback and seat cushion to make sure they are locked in place.
4. Check that the seat belt is not under the seat cushion.
Reclining the Seatbacks
To recline the seatbacks:
1. Leaning rearward in the seat, pull the reclining seatback lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Folding the Seatbacks
Heated Rear Seats
Warning
If temperature change or pain to the skin cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause burns. See the Warning under Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 43.
If equipped, the buttons are on the rear of the center console. With the engine running, press M or L to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion. An indicator on the climate control display appears when this feature is on.
This feature turns on at the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest. If the heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes.
Third Row Seats
Warning
Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or pushed forward in the entry position, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
Folding the Seatback
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
To fold the third row seatback:
1. Remove objects on the floor in front of or on the second row seat, or in the seat tracks on the floor. 2. If the second row seat is in the full rear position, adjust it forward to allow the third row seat to fold fully flat. 3. Remove anything on or under the seat.
4. Disconnect the center seat belt mini-latch, using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into the headliner.
5. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner.
6. Pull the release strap located on the seatback.
7. Push the seatback forward to lay flat.
8. Repeat for the other seatback, if necessary.
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position
To return the seatback to the seating position:
1. From the rear of the vehicle, raise the seatback to the upright position using the pull strap on the back of the third row seat, or lift the seatback and push it into place from inside the vehicle.
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
Warning
A seat belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
3. Reconnect the center seat belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist.
4. Pull on the seat belt to be sure the mini-latch is secure.
Power Seatback Folding
If equipped, the third row seatbacks can also be folded forward and returned to the upright position by pressing and holding the switches on the passenger side of the rear cargo area.
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