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5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat

rearward into the storage bin.

Release Strap “3”

Release Strap “4”

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To Unfold Third Row Seats

1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the

storage bin and push the seat forward until the
anchors latch.

2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the recliner.

3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its

full upright position.

4. Raise the head restraint to its upright position.

WARNING!

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.

Stowed Third Row Seat

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Tailgate Mode

1. Pull release strap “3”, then pull release strap “4” to

rotate the entire seat rearward.

2. 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.

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.

DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED

The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel
can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, outside
mirrors, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and
radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitters can also be programmed to recall the
same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed.

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Your vehicle may have been delivered with two RKE
transmitters. Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to
each of the memory positions.

Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory

NOTE:

Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered

button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store a new one.

1. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to

the ON position.

2. Press the driver door MEMORY button number 1 if

you are setting the memory for driver 1, or button
number 2 if you are setting the memory for driver 2.
The system will recall any stored settings. Wait for the
system to complete the memory recall before continu-
ing to Step 3.

3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s side-

view mirror to the desired positions.

4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired

positions.

Driver Memory Switch

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5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up

to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set).

6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and

remove the key.

7. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the

driver’s door.

8. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY

button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door. The next step must
be performed within 5 seconds if you desire to also use
a RKE transmitter to recall memory positions.

9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKE

transmitters.

10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to

the ON position.

11. Select “Remote Linked to Memory” in the Electronic

Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter “Yes”.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.

12. Repeat the above steps to set the next Memory

position using the other numbered Memory button
or to link another RKE transmitter to memory.

Memory Position Recall

NOTE:

The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory

positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not
in PARK, a message will be displayed in the EVIC.

To recall the memory settings for driver one, press
MEMORY button 1 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1.

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To recall the memory setting for driver two, press MEMORY
button 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter linked to Memory Position 2.

A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the
MEMORY buttons on the driver’s door during a recall (S,
1, or 2). When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat,
outside mirrors, and the pedals stop moving. A delay of
one second will occur before another recall can be
selected.

To Disable RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and

remove the key.

2. Press and release MEMORY button 1. The system will

recall any memory settings stored in position 1. Wait
for the system to complete the memory recall before
continuing to Step 3.

3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located

on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that
you are in the memory set mode.

4. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY

button 1 on the driver’s door. A chime will sound
signaling to you that the driver memory has been set.

5. Within five seconds, press and release the UNLOCK

button on the RKE transmitter. A chime will sound
signaling to you that the RKE transmitter link has been
successfully disabled.

To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either
Memory Position, repeat Steps 1 to 5 for each RKE
transmitter.

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NOTE:

Once programmed, all RKE transmitters linked

to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Customer-Programmable Features

⬙ in “Understanding

Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat
ONLY)

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 remove the
key from the ignition switch.

• When you remove the key from the ignition switch,

the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm) rear-
ward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal
to 2.7 in (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat

will return to its previously set position when you
insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of
the LOCK position.

• When you remove the key from the ignition switch the

driver seat will move to a position 0.3 in (7.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is
between 0.9 – 2.7 in (22.7 – 67.7 mm) forward of the
rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set
position when you insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn it out of the LOCK position.

• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the

driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (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.

Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy
Entry and Easy Exit Position.

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NOTE:

The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be enabled

or disabled through the programmable features in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). If your
vehicle is not equipped with an EVIC, your dealership
can activate/deactivate this feature for you. For details,
refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released.

1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument

panel, below the steering column.

2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the

center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the
safety catch downward while raising the hood at the
same time.

Hood Release Lever

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Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.

CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should

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Safety Lever Location

Hood Prop Rod

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CAUTION! (Continued)

secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.

LIGHTS

Headlight Switch

The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. The switch controls the operation of
the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights,
interior lights and the fog lights.

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for
headlight, parking light and instrument panel operation.

Headlight Switch With Halo Control

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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped

This system automatically turns your headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn
the headlight switch to the extreme counterclockwise
position aligning the indicator with the AUTO on the
headlight switch. When the system is on, the Headlight
Time Delay feature is also on. This means your headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the
ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System off,
turn the headlight switch clockwise to the O (OFF)
position.

NOTE:

The engine must be running before the head-

lights will come on in the Automatic mode.

Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped

When your headlights are in the AUTO mode and the
engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn
on when the wiper system is also turned on. Headlights
on when windshield wipers are on may be found on

vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight system.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Headlight Delay — If Equipped

This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds after exiting your vehicle.

To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the
headlights within 45 seconds. The 90 second delay inter-
val begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the
headlights or parking lights are turned back on or the
ignition switch is turned ON, the delay will be cancelled.

When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have
the headlights remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds or not
remain on. To change the timer setting, see your autho-
rized dealer.

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The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with an EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.

NOTE:

The headlights must be turned off within 45

seconds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this
feature.

Lights-On Reminder

If the headlights or the parking lights are left on, or if the
dimmer control is in the extreme top position after the
ignition switch is turned OFF, a chime will sound when
the driver’s door is opened.

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped

The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started and the transmission is in any gear
except PARK. This provides a constant lights on condi-
tion until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate
at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake
is applied, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn
off. Also, if a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the
same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of
the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no
longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and push in the

headlight switch control knob. Pressing the headlight
switch control knob in a second time will turn the front
fog lights off.

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Dimmer Controls

The dimmer switch is located next to the headlight
switch.

With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.

Interior Lighting On

Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the
interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the
dimmer control is in this position.

Interior lights are also turned on when a door or liftgate
is opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the
extreme top.

The interior lights will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 10 minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds
every activation thereafter until the engine is started, if
one of the following occur:

• A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open
• Any overhead reading light is left on

Dimmer Control

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NOTE:

The key must be out of the ignition switch or the

ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this
feature to operate.

Interior Lighting Off

Rotate the left dimmer control to the off position (extreme
bottom). The interior lights will remain off when the
doors or liftgate are open.

Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)

Rotate the left dimmer control to the first detent. This
feature brightens the odometer, radio and overhead
displays when the parking lights or headlights are on.

Halo Lights — If Equipped

Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that help
to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in
locating specific features while driving at night.

The Halo control switch is located to the right of the
dimmer switch.

To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo
switch control upward or downward to in-
crease or decrease the lighting.

Halo Control

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Multifunction Lever

The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.

The multifunction lever controls the:

• Turn Signals
• Headlight Beams Low/High
• Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn)
• Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions

Turn Signals

Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

NOTE:

If either light remains on and does not flash, or

there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.

Multifunction Lever

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Turn Signal Warning

If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile
(1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to
alert the driver.

Lane Change Assist

Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.

High/Low Beam Switch

When the headlights are turned on, pushing the multi-
function lever toward the instrument panel will switch
from low beams to high beams. Pulling back to the
neutral position returns the headlights to the low beam
operation.

Flash-To-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.

Battery Protection

This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing
down the battery if the headlights, parking lights, or
front fog lights are left on for extended periods of time
when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. After
eight minutes of the ignition switch being in the LOCK
position and the headlight switch in any position other
than OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically
until the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight
switch.

The battery protection feature will be disabled if the
ignition switch is turned to any other position other than
LOCK during the eight minute delay.

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