Seats
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system of the vehicle.
WARNING:
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It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED
WARNING:
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Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
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Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
MANUAL FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FORWARD/REARWARD ADJUSTMENT
Some models may be equipped with a manual front passenger seat. The passenger seat can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor.
Adjustment Bar
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING:
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Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
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Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
MANUAL FRONT PASSENGER SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT — RECLINE
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever.
Recline Lever
WARNING:
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOLD-FLAT FEATURE — IF EQUIPPED
To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the recline lever and push the seatback forward. To return to the seating position, raise the seatback and lock it into place.
Fold-Flat Passenger Seat
WARNING:
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Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
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Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION:
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
WARNING:
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
60/40 SPLIT REAR SEAT
SECOND ROW FOLD-FLAT SEATS
The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo.
Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
Release Lever
Fold-Flat Second Row Seats
Note:
You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape.
EASY ACCESS FOR THIRD ROW
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow passengers to easily access the third row seats.
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Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat.
Release Lever
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Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located behind the seatback.
Tumble Pull Strap
Tumbled Second Row
WARNING:
Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in the tumbled position. The second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
TO RAISE REAR SEAT
Fold the seat rearward to its original position, and lock it into place. Then lift the head restraint until it locks into place.
WARNING:
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
REAR CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS — IF EQUIPPED
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FOLD-FLAT SEATS
The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo.
Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
Release Lever
Fold-Flat Second Row Seats
Note:
You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape.
EASY ACCESS FOR THIRD ROW
Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow passengers to easily access the third row seats.
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Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat.
Release Lever
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Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located behind the seatback.
Tumble Strap
WARNING:
Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in the tumbled position. The second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
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If your vehicle is equipped with a mini console, there is a stepping pad to allow passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Mini Console Stepping Pad
TO RAISE REAR SEAT
Fold the seat rearward to its original position, and lock it into place. Then lift the head restraint until it locks into place.
WARNING:
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
FOLDING THIRD ROW
Both third row seats can be folded forward to increase the cargo area. To lower either seat, pull on the release handle located on the back of the seat and lower the seat using the pull strap located next to the release handle.
Release Handles
Third Row Folded
Note:
The second row seats must be in their full upright position, folded flat or tumbled when folding the third row seats.
To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using the strap located on the back of the seat. Then lift the head restraint until it locks into place.
Note:
You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape.
WARNING:
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Power Seat Switches
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1 — Seatback Switch |
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2 — Seat Switch |
ADJUSTING THE SEAT FORWARD OR REARWARD
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward by using the seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT UP OR DOWN
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the rear of seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
TILTING THE SEAT UP OR DOWN
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in two directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
RECLINING THE SEATBACK
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
WARNING:
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Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
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Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
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Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path.
POWER LUMBAR — IF EQUIPPED
Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.
Power Lumbar Switch
EASY ENTRY/EXIT SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
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When you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position, the driver seat will move about 2.4 inches (60 mm) rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to 2.7 inches (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the vehicle’s ignition in the ACC or RUN position.
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The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not available when the driver seat position is less than 0.9 of an inch (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
When enabled in Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry and Easy Exit positions are stored in each Driver Memory Setting profile "⇨DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED".
Note:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or disabled) through the programmable features in the Uconnect system "⇨UCONNECT SETTINGS".
POWER PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTMENT — IF EQUIPPED
Some models are equipped with a six-way power passenger seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat. The switch is used to control the movement of the seat and seat cushion.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT FORWARD OR REARWARD
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward by using the seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT UP OR DOWN
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the rear of seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
TILTING THE SEAT UP OR DOWN
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in two directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
RECLINING THE SEATBACK
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
WARNING:
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Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
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Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
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Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path.
POWER LUMBAR — IF EQUIPPED
The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
WARNING:
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Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
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Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
FRONT HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
The front heated seats control buttons are located on the center stack below the radio screen, or within the Uconnect system.
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Press the heated seat switch once to turn the HI setting on.
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Press the heated seat switch a second time to turn the MED setting on.
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Press the heated seat switch a third time to turn the LO setting on.
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Press the heated seat switch a fourth time to turn the heating elements off.
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Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
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The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
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The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator changes it.
For information on use with the Remote Start system, see "⇨Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped".
REAR HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
The two second row outboard seats may be equipped with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats independently. The heated seat switches for each heater are located on the rear of the center console.
You can choose from HI, LO, or off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO and none for off.
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Push the switch once to turn the HI setting on.
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Push the switch a second time to turn the LO setting on.
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Push the switch a third time to turn the heating elements off.
The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator changes it.
Note:
The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
FRONT VENTILATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
The ventilated seats control buttons are located on the center stack below the radio screen, or within the Uconnect system. The fans operate at three speeds: HI, MED, and LO.
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Press the ventilated seat switch once to choose HI.
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Press the ventilated seat switch a second time to choose MED.
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Press the ventilated seat switch a third time to choose LO.
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Press the ventilated seat switch a fourth time to turn the ventilation off.
Note:
The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start system, see "⇨Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped".
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING:
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All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
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Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Your vehicle is equipped with front four-way driver and passenger head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
Note:
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see an authorized dealer.
Head Restraint Adjustment Button Location
To adjust the head restraint forward, pull the top of the head restraint toward the front of the vehicle as desired and release. To adjust the head restraint rearward, pull the top of the head restraint to the forward most position and release. The head restraint will return to the rear most position.
Forward Adjustment
WARNING:
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All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
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Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
HEAD RESTRAINTS — REAR SEATS
The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjustable. They automatically fold forward when the rear seat is folded to a load floor position, but do not return to their normal position when the rear seat is raised. After returning either seat to its upright position, raise the head restraint until it locks in place. The outboard head restraints are not removable.
The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift upward on the head restraint to raise it or push downward on the head restraint to lower it.
Rear Head Restraint
WARNING:
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision. Always make sure the outboard head restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied.
Note:
For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, see "⇨OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS".
HEAD RESTRAINT REMOVAL — REAR SEATS
The center head restraint can be adjusted when occupied, or removed for Child Seat Tethering. To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go by pulling upward. Then, push the release button at the base of the post while pulling the head restraint upward. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and push downward. Then, adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.
WARNING:
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ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the preceding reinstallation instructions prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
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Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision. Always make sure the outboard head restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied.
Center Head Restraint Release Button
Note:
For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, see "⇨OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS".
WARNING:
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A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
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ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the preceding reinstallation instructions prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
POWER FOLDING THIRD ROW HEAD RESTRAINTS
For improved visibility when in REVERSE, the third row head restraints can be folded using the Uconnect system.
Press the Controls button located on the bottom of the Uconnect display.
Press the Headrest Fold button to power fold the third row head restraints.
Note:
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The head restraints can only be folded downward using the Headrest Fold button. The head restraints must be raised manually when occupying the third row.
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Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the third row seats.
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