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How to Use This Manual
Many people read the owner manual from beginning to
end when they first receive their new vehicle. If this
is done, it can help you learn about the features
and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work
together in the owner manual to explain things.
Index
A good place to quickly locate information about the
vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the
page number where it can be found.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We
use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things
that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
{CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the
hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not,
you or others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle
with a slash through it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Do Not,”
“Do Not do this” or “Do Not
let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
Also, in this manual you will find these notices:
Notice: These mean there is something that could
damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage the
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered
by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But
the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in
different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the following
topics:
• Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
• Features and Controls in Section 2
• Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
• Climate Controls in Section 3
• Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
• Audio System(s) in Section 3
• Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:
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✍ NOTES
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Section 1Seats and Restraint Systems
Front Seats ......................................................1-2
Restraint System Check ..................................1-77
Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-77
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-78
1-1
Front Seats
Manual Seats
Use the lever located on
the front of the seat to
adjust the seat forward or
rearward. Pull up the
lever to unlock the seat.
Slide the seat to where you
want it and release the
lever.
{CAUTION:
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle
is moving. The sudden movement could startle
and confuse you, or make you push a pedal
when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s
seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
To make sure the seat is locked into place, try to move
the seat back and forth with your body.
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Six-Way Power Seats
Heated Seats
Your vehicle may have this
feature. If it does, the
six-way power seat control
is located on the outboard
side of the driver’s
seat. Your vehicle may
also have a passenger’s
six-way power seat.
• Move the front of the control up or down to adjust
the front portion of the cushion up or down.
• Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust
the rear portion of the cushion up or down.
• Lift up or push down on the whole control to move
the entire seat up or down.
• To move the whole seat forward or rearward, slide
the control forward or rearward.
Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the
heated seat buttons are located on the climate control
panel.
This feature will heat the lower cushions of the driver’s
and front passenger’s seats.
Press this button once to
turn on the driver’s side
heated seat to the
high setting.
Both indicator lights to the right of the symbol will be lit
to indicate that it is on the high setting. Press the
button a second time to go to the low setting. One
indicator will be lit. Press the button a third time to turn
the heated seat off.
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Press this button once to
turn on the front
passenger’s heated seat to
the high setting.
Both indicator lights to the left of the symbol will be lit to
indicate that it is on the high setting. Press the button
a second time to go to the low setting. One indicator will
be lit. Press the button a third time to turn the heated
seat off.
The heated seats will turn off when the ignition is turned
to LOCK and will resume operation when the ignition
is turned to RUN, unless the button is manually
turned off.
Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a seatback, pull up on the lever located on
the outboard side of the driver’s or front passenger’s
seats. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you
want it. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is
locked into position. Pull up on the lever, and the seat
will go to its original upright position.
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But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is
moving.
{CAUTION:
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle
is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you
buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their
job when you are reclined like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it
will not be against your body. Instead, it will be
in front of you. In a crash you could go into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash
the belt could go up over your abdomen. The
belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious internal
injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit
well back in the seat and wear your safety belt
properly.
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Head Restraints
Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint
is closest to the top of your head. This position
reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
The head restraints are adjustable on the first and
second row seats. They are not adjustable on the third
row seat, if equipped. To adjust a head restraint,
slide it up or down.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps
used to adjust, remove, and reinstall the seats. By using
the levers and straps in the correct order, you can
easily remove the seats from the vehicle.
When reinstalling the seats, make sure the seats are in
the proper positions.
If your vehicle has a second row center console, it can
be removed. See Second Row Center Console onpage 2-51. Do not put a seat in the center position
because the safety belt cannot be worn properly in this
position. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyoneon page 1-22.
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Flip and Fold Feature (Bucket Seats)
The rear seats in your vehicle can be folded forward.
Use this feature for exiting and entering third row seats.
1. Ensure the adjustable head restraints are
fully down.
2. Fold the seatback flat
on the seat, by either
pulling on the nylon
strap on the rear of the
seat or lifting up on
the lever located on the
front of the seatback.
If the seat adjusts, slide
it all the way back.
3. Release the rear set of
hooks from the floor
pins by pulling the
nylon strap located at
the base of the
seat. Hang on to the
strap to guide the seat
forward.
To return the seat(s) to the normal position, do the
following:
1. Push the seat back and firmly push the rear hooks
onto the rear floor pins by pushing down on the
rear of the seat.
2. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down.
3. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon
strap on the back of the seat and raise the
seatback until it locks upright.
4. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is
locked.
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Bucket Seats
If your vehicle has the bucket seats, the seatbacks can
be folded down or reclined. The seats can also be
adjusted forward or rearward, or removed.
Adjusting the Bucket Seats
There are two adjustment levers on each seat to adjust
the seat forward or rearward.
One is located below the center, in front of the
bucket seats.
The other lever is located
on the rear of the
bucket seat.
Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or
rearward.
Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make
sure it is locked into place.
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Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
The seatback on a bucket seat can be either folded
forward or reclined. The following explains how to use
either the nylon strap or the lever to fold or recline
the seatback.
Nylon Strap
To fold the seatback forward, pull the nylon strap
located on the rear of the seat or lift up on the recliner
lever located on the front of the seatback. The
seatback will lock into place.
To raise a seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the
recliner lever while raising the seatback until it locks
upright. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is
locked into place.
To recline the seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the
recliner lever. Press back on the seatback until you
reach the desired position, then let go of the strap
or lever.
Recliner Lever
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To return the seatback to an upright position, pull on the
nylon strap or lift the recliner lever without putting any
pressure on the seatback. Push and pull on the
seatback to be sure it is locked into place.
Removing the Bucket Seats
Make sure the seatback is in the upright position. The
head restraints should be fully down.
1. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon
strap on the back of the seat to fold the seatback
forward.
2. Slide the seat all the way back by lifting either one
of the adjuster levers and sliding the seat fully
rearward.
3. From behind the seat, pull the nylon strap, located
at the base of the seat, to release the rear latches
from the floor pins.
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You can also lift the lever on the side of the seat to
release the rear latches from the floor pins.
Do not let go of the strap or lever until the seat is
folded all the way forward.
4. To unlatch the front latches, with the seat folded
forward, squeeze the angled bar toward the
straight crossbar.
5. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then
toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it
out. This should be done in one motion.
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Replacing the Bucket Seats
{CAUTION:
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
{CAUTION:
A seat that is not locked into place properly
can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
installing it.
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A safety 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 installing the seat, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are properly routed
and attached, and are not twisted.
Do not put the seats in so they face rearward because
they will not latch that way. If you want more storage
room behind the seat, adjust the seat by sliding it
forward.
Make sure the seats are in the full rear position before
beginning this procedure.
1. With the seat folded, squeeze the angled bar
toward the straight crossbar while placing the
front hooks of the bucket seat onto the front two
floor pins.
2. Make sure the bucket
seat is angled so that
the front hooks
clear the floor pins.
If the front hooks are not attached correctly, the
rear hooks will not attach to the rear set of
floor pins.
If the front hooks are not attaching correctly, check
that the seat is in the full rear position.
3. Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins
by pushing down the rear of the seat.
4. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down.
5. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon
strap on the back of the seat and raise the
seatback until it locks upright.
6. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it
is locked in place.
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Captain Chairs
If your vehicle has captain’s chairs, the chairs and
seatbacks can be adjusted forward or rearward.
Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs
(Second Row)
The second row captain’s chairs can be adjusted
forward or rearward.
There are two manual adjustment bars on each seat.
One is located under the front of the seat cushion. The
other one is located under the rear of the seat
cushion.
Lift up either bar to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to
make sure it is locked into place.
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
1-14
To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever,
located on the outboard side of the seat. Use the recliner
lever to move the seatback to the desired position.
It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you
lean forward, taking the weight off the seatback.
Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback
forward. The seatback will lock into place when you
push it back to the upright position.
The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or
exiting the vehicle.
Removing the Captain’s Chairs
1. Pull the nylon strap behind the seat to release the
rear hooks from the floor pins.
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Replacing the Captain’s Chairs
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
2. The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins
and removed from the vehicle.
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{CAUTION:
A seat that is not locked into place properly
can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
installing it.
{CAUTION:
A safety 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 installing the seat, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are properly routed
and attached, and are not twisted.
Do not put the seats in so they face rearward because
they will not latch that way. For the second row, if
you want more storage room behind the seat, adjust the
seat by sliding it forward.
Make sure the seatbacks are in the upright position, the
seat belts are on the correct side of the seats and
the seats are in the full rear position before beginning
this procedure.
1. Hook the front latches over the front floor pins.
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2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear
latches onto the rear set of floor pins.
3. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly
attached.
Third Row Seat
Your vehicle may have a third row seat. It is a full
bench seat and may come with the convenience center.
See Convenience Center on page 2-53 for more
information. The third row seat can be removed and
replaced, or with the seatback folded, it will lie flat with
the convenience center.
Folding the Seatback(s)
To fold down either side of
the 50/50 split bench seat,
pull up on the lever
located on the back of the
seat you want to fold,
and push the seatback
down until it is locked into
place.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is
locked into place.
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Returning the Seatback to an Upright
Position
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
To raise the seatback, do the following:
1. Move the second row seat completely forward by
using the manual adjustment bar under either the
front or rear of the seat cushion.
2. From the passenger’s or driver’s side sliding door,
pull up on the lever to release the seatback, then
push up on the seatback to raise the seat.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it
is locked into the upright position.
Removing the Third Row Seat
1. Remove the convenience center, if equipped. See
Convenience Center on page 2-53 for more
information.
2. Make sure all items are off the seat.
3. Put the seatback in its folded position before
removing the seat. See “Folding the Seatback(s)”
earlier in this section.
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4. From behind the seat, squeeze the release handle
until the pin indicators are fully out. This indicates
that the rear latches are released from the floor. For
ease of removing the seat, squeeze the handle
with the palm of your hand up.
5. Lift the seat slightly from the floor to ensure the
latches are clear of the floor pins.
6. Pull the seat rearward and out of the vehicle. The
release handle can be used to carry the seat.
Installing the Third Row Seat
{CAUTION:
A safety 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 installing the seat, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are properly routed
and attached, and are not twisted.
{CAUTION:
A seat that is not locked into place properly
can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
installing it.
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Do not put the third row seat in so it faces rearward
because it will not latch that way. The seat has to go in
before the convenience center. See ConvenienceCenter on page 2-53 for more information.
For ease of installing the seat, put the seat in the folded
position before beginning this procedure.
1. From the rear of the vehicle, place the front hooks
of the seat onto the front floor pins in the third row.
To do this, the seat will need to be angled
approximately 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) from the floor
so the front hooks clear the rear floor pins and
rear floor cups. Use the release handle to guide the
seat into place.
If the front hooks are not attached correctly, the
rear latches will not attach to the rear set of
floor pins.
2. Firmly push the rear latches into the rear floor pins
by pushing down on the rear of the seat.
3. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is locked
down. The indicator pins will no longer stick out
when the seat is properly latched into place.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
4. Return the seatback to its upright position. See
“Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position”
earlier in this section.
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Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety
belts properly. It also tells you some things you should
not do with safety belts.
{CAUTION:
Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not
wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a
crash and you are not wearing a safety belt,
your injuries can be much worse. You can hit
things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it.
You can be seriously injured or killed. In the
same crash, you might not be, if you are
buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,
and check that your passengers’ belts are
fastened properly too.
{CAUTION:
It is extremely 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. Do not
allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and safety
belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a safety belt properly.
Your vehicle has indicators to remind you and your
passengers to buckle your safety belts. See Safety Belt
Reminder Light on page 3-33 and Passenger Safety
Belt Reminder Light on page 3-33.
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law
says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work.
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You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have
a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so
serious that even buckled up, a person would not
survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of
them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes
walk away. Without belts they could have been badly
hurt or killed.
After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the
facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does
matter...a lot!
Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as
it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on
wheels.
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Put someone on it.Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider
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does not stop.
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