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/SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTER
Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat cushion at the front edge of each seat.
Manual Seat Adjuster
While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide 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 RECLINING SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Manual Recline Lever
To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
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.
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.
STOW 'N GO SEATING
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating, the second and third row seats can be folded into the floor for convenient storage.
SECOND ROW STOW 'N GO
On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seats, the seats will fold and tumble in one motion.
To stow the second row seats, proceed as follows:
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Move the front seat fully forward.
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Recline the front seatback fully forward.
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Raise the armrests on the second row seat.
Note:
Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the armrests are raised.
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Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “lock” position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
Storage Bin Cover Lock Release
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Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
Seatback Recliner Lever, Seat Tumble, And Head Restraint Fold Lever
The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold automatically during the seat tumble. No additional actuation is necessary.
Non-Adjustable Head Restraint
Automatic Folding Seatback
The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage.
Tumbled Second Row Seat
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 opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape.
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Push the seat into the storage bin.
Seat In Storage Bin
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Close the storage bin cover.
WARNING:
In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched:
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Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open.
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Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion.
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Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
CAUTION:
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The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
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Do not sit on the second row seat when it is in the stowed position with the seatback upright otherwise damage to the seat may occur.
TO UNSTOW SECOND ROW SEATS
To unstow the second row seat, proceed as follows:
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Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
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Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors.
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Lift the seatback to the full upright position.
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Return the head restraint to its upright position, close the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “unlocked” position.
WARNING:
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In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully latched.
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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 head restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied.
STOW 'N GO SEAT — FOLDED AND LATCHED POSITION
To tumble or stow the seat from the folded and latched position, proceed as follows:
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Return the seatback to the upright position.
Raising The Seatback
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Return the head restraint to the upright position.
Raising The Head Restraint
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Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat to fold head rest, seatback, and tumble the seat forward.
EASY ENTRY SECOND ROW
The second row Stow 'n Go seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area.
Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat.
Seatback Recliner Lever
The seat will automatically fold into position for easy entry into the third row.
WARNING:
In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched.
SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is removable for added cargo space.
Second Row Bench Seat
Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels. A lock indicator button pops up when the seat is unlocked. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy Out Rollers.
Release Handles
To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent positions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate upward until the lock indicator button returns into the handle.
WARNING:
If not properly latched, the seat could become loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstalling these seats, be sure the red indicator button on the release handles return into the handles.
MANUALLY FOLDING THIRD ROW SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
To manually fold the third row seats, proceed as follows:
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Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head restraint down.
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Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of the head restraint.
Head Restraint Release Strap “1”
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Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback.
Release Strap “2”
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Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors.
Release Strap “3”
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Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin.
Release Strap “4”
Stowed Third Row Seat
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 opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape.
TO UNFOLD THIRD ROW SEATS
To unfold the third row seats, proceed as follows:
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Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch.
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Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the recliner.
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Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its full upright position.
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Raise the head restraint to its upright position.
WARNING:
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In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully latched.
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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 head restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied.
TAILGATE MODE
To fold the third row seats into Tailgate Mode, proceed as follows:
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Pull release strap “3”, then pull release strap “4” to rotate the entire seat rearward.
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To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the seatback and push forward until the anchors latch.
WARNING:
To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in the tailgate mode.
POWER SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The switches control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Driver Power Seat Switch
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1 — Seat Switch |
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2 — Seatback Switch |
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.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT FORWARD OR REARWARD
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward. 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.
Power Lumbar Switch
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
On some models, the front seats may be equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions and seatbacks.
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
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls for each heater are located on the switch bank below the climate controls.
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 heated seat button
once to turn the HI setting on. -
Push the heated seat button
a second time to turn the LO setting on. -
Push the heated seat button
a third time to turn the heating elements off.
Note:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated seats can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the instrument cluster display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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.
PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RETAINER HOOKS
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods.
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