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6. Push the seat into the storage bin.

Seat In Storage Bin

7. Close the storage bin cover.

To Unstow Second Row Seats
To unstow the second row seat, proceed as

follows:

1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the

cover.

2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the

storage bin and push the seat rearward to

latch the seat anchors.

3. Lift the seatback to the full upright position.

4. 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!

In a collision, serious injury could result if the

seat storage bin covers are not properly

latched:



Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin

covers open.



Keep the storage bin covers closed and

latched while the vehicle is in motion.



Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie

down.

CAUTION!



The storage bin cover must be locked and

flat to avoid damage from contact with the

front seat tracks, which have minimal clear

-

ance to the cover.



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.

WARNING!

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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.



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.

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Stow 'n Go Seat — Folded And Latched Position
To tumble or stow the seat from the folded and

latched position, proceed as follows:

1. Return the seatback to the upright

position.

Raising The Seatback

2. Return the head restraint to the upright

position.

Raising The Head Restraint

3. 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.

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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.

Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If

Equipped

To manually fold the third row seats, proceed as

follows:

1. Lower the center head restraint down to

the seatback by pushing the button on the

guide and pushing the head restraint

down.

2. 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”

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.

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3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on

the rear of the seat to lower the seatback.

Release Strap “2”

4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the

anchors.

Release Strap “3”

5. 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:

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.

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Tailgate Mode
To fold the third row seats into Tailgate Mode,

proceed as follows:

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.

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

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.



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.

WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death, never

operate the vehicle with occupants in the

third row seat while in the tailgate mode.

1 — Seat Switch
2 — Seatback Switch

WARNING!



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.



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.



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.

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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.

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 seat backs.

WARNING!



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.



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.



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.

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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.



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 approxi

-

mately 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!



Persons who are unable to feel pain to the

skin because of advanced age, chronic

illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica

-

tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys

-

ical 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.



Do not place anything on the seat or seat

-

back 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.

WARNING!



Persons who are unable to feel pain to the

skin because of advanced age, chronic

illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica

-

tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys

-

ical 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.



Do not place anything on the seat or seat

-

back 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.

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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.

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.

Supplemental Active Head Restraints —

Front Seats

Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable

components, and vehicles with this equipment

cannot be readily identified by any markings,

only through visual inspection of the head

restraint. The Active Head Restraints (AHR) will

be split in two halves, with the front half being

soft foam and trim, the back half being

decorative plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the

front half of the head restraint extends forward

to reduce the gap between the back of the

occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is

design to reduce the risk of injury to the driver

or front passenger in certain types of rear

impacts. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in

“Safety” for further information.
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.

Adjustment Button

For comfort, the Active Head Restraints can be

tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head

restraint closer to the back of your head, pull

forward on the bottom of the head restraint.

Push rearward on the bottom of the head

restraint to move the head restraint away from

your head.

Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)

WARNING!



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.



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.

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Active Head Restraint (Tilted)

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.



In the event of deployment of an Active Head

Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/

Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in

“Safety” for further information.

Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats

The head restraints on the second row quad

seats are non-adjustable and non-removable.

The head restraint will automatically fold

forward when the seat release lever is pulled

during the Stow n’ Go procedure. Refer to

“Seats” in this chapter for further information.

WARNING!



ALL the head restraints MUST be rein

-

stalled in the vehicle to properly protect the

occupants.



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

collision.



Do not place items over the top of the

Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat

covers or portable DVD players. These

items may interfere with the operation of

the Active Head Restraint in the event of a

collision and could result in serious injury or

death.



Active Head Restraints may be deployed if

they are struck by an object such as a hand,

foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental

deployment of the Active Head Restraint

ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose

cargo could contact the Active Head

Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to

follow this warning could cause personal

injury if the Active Head Restraint is

deployed.

WARNING!

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Head Restraints — Second Row Bench

The second row bench seat is equipped with

adjustable 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.

Adjustment Button

To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it

can go. Then, push the release button and the

adjustment button at the base of each post

while pulling the head restraint up. Seatback

angle may need to be adjusted to fully remove

the head restraint. 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.

NOTE:

For child restraint tethering, refer to “Occupant

Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further

information.

Head Restraints — Third Row

The outboard head restraints can be manually

folded forward for improved rearward visibility.

They are non-removable. Pull the release strap

to fold them forward.

Head Restraint Release Strap “1”

NOTE:



The head restraints must be raised manually

when occupying the third row.



Do not fold if there are passengers seated in

the third row seats.

1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button

WARNING!



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 occu

-

pant compartment.



ALL the head restraints MUST be rein

-

stalled in the vehicle to properly protect the

occupants. Follow the re-installation

instructions above prior to operating the

vehicle or occupying a seat.

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The head restraint in the center position can be

raised and lowered for tether routing or height

adjustment. Refer to “Occupant Restraint

Systems” in “Safety” for further information.

NOTE:

To remove the center head restraint, raise it as

far as it can go. Then, push both the release

button and the adjustment button at the base of

each post while pulling the head restraint up. To

reinstall the head restraint, put the head

restraint posts into the holes and push

downward. Then, using the adjustment button,

adjust the head restraint to the appropriate

height.

Adjustment Button

Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” for

further information.

STEERING WHEEL

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

This feature allows you to tilt the steering

column upward or downward. It also allows you

to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The

tilt/telescoping lever is located below the

steering wheel at the end of the steering

column.

Tilt/Telescoping Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the lever

downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering

column, move the steering wheel upward or

downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten

the steering column, pull the steering wheel

outward or push it inward as desired. To lock

the steering column in position, push the lever

upward until fully engaged.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while

driving. Adjusting the steering column while

driving or driving with the steering column

unlocked, could cause the driver to lose

control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this

warning may result in serious injury or death.

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Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped

The steering wheel contains a heating element

that helps warm your hands in cold weather.

The heated steering wheel has only one

temperature setting. Once the heated steering

wheel has been turned on it can operate for an

average of 80 minutes before automatically

shutting off. This time may vary depending on

the temperature of the environment.

The heated steering wheel can shut off early or

may not turn on when the steering wheel is

already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is

located on the center of the instrument panel

below the climate controls.



Push the heated steering wheel button

once to turn the heating element on.



Push the heated steering wheel button a

second time to turn the heating element off.

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the heated

steering wheel to operate.

Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,

the heated steering wheel can be programed to

come on during a remote start. Refer to

“Instrument Cluster Display” in

“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for

further information.

MIRRORS

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,

and right for various drivers. The mirror should

be adjusted to center on the view through the

rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight

glare from vehicles behind you.

NOTE:

The Automatic Dimming feature is disabled

when the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear

view viewing.

WARNING!



Persons who are unable to feel pain to the

skin because of advanced age, chronic

illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica

-

tion, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other phys

-

ical conditions must exercise care when

using the steering wheel heater. It may

cause burns even at low temperatures,

especially if used for long periods.



Do not place anything on the steering wheel

that insulates against heat, such as a

blanket or steering wheel covers of any type

and material. This may cause the steering

wheel heater to overheat.

WARNING!

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The Automatic Dimming feature can be turned

on or off through the touchscreen.



Press the mirror dimmer button once to turn

the feature on.



Press the mirror dimmer button a second

time to turn the feature off.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View

Camera Display — If Equipped

A single ball joint mirror is provided in the

vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed

position at the windshield. The mirror installs on

the windshield button with a counterclockwise

rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The

mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and

right for various drivers. The mirror should be

adjusted to center on the view through the rear

window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight

glare from vehicles behind you.
When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear, a

video display illuminates to display the image

generated by the rear view camera located on

the liftgate handle. The auto dimming feature is

also disabled to improve rear view viewing.

Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera

Outside Mirrors

To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside

mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic

with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the

inside mirror.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during

cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution

directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution

onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside

convex mirror will look smaller and farther

away than they really are. Relying too much

on side convex mirrors could cause you to

collide with another vehicle or other object.

Use your inside mirror when judging the size

or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex

mirror.

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Interior Observation Mirror

The convex interior observation mirror provides

the driver and front seat passenger a wide field

of view to conveniently view passengers sitting

in the rear passenger seats. To use the interior

observation mirror, push on the raised bars on

the compartment door and release (the door

will swing downward), then raise the door until it

is almost closed and release. The door will latch

in position to use the interior observation

mirror.

NOTE:

From the “observation mirror” position, the door

can only be closed.

To return to the full open position, the door must

first be closed and then opened by pushing the

latch again to release.

Observation Mirror

Power Mirrors — If Equipped

The power mirror controls are located on the

driver-side door trim panel.

Power Mirror Controls

The power mirror controls consist of mirror

select buttons and a four-way mirror control

switch. To adjust a mirror, push either the L

(left) or R (right) to select the mirror that you

want to adjust.

NOTE:

A light in the selected button will illuminate

indicating the mirror is activated and can be

adjusted.

Using the mirror control switch, push on any of

the four arrows for the direction that you want

the mirror to move.

Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

All outside mirrors are hinged and may be

moved either forward or rearward to resist

damage. The hinges have three detent

positions:



Full forward position



Full rearward position



Normal position

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Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost

or ice. This feature will be activated

whenever you turn on the rear window

defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Climate

Controls” in this chapter for further information.

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the

sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor

down and swing the mirror cover upward. The

lights turn on automatically. Closing the mirror

cover turns off the lights.

Lift Mirror Cover

EXTERIOR 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 (if equipped).

Headlight Switch

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.

Multifunction Lever

The multifunction lever is located on the left

side of the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

The multifunction lever controls the:



Turn Signals



Headlight Beams Low/High



Flash-To-Pass



Front and Rear Wipers/Washer Functions

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Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — 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" condition until

the ignition is placed in the OFF position. The

lights illuminate at less than half of normal

intensity. If the parking brake is applied, the

Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn off.

Also, if a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp

on the same side of the vehicle may turn off for

the duration of the turn signal activation. Once

the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp

will illuminate.

High/Low Beam Switch

Push the multifunction lever toward the

instrument panel to switch the headlights to

high beams. Pulling the multifunction lever

back toward the steering wheel will return the

lights to low beams.

Flash-To-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your

headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction

lever toward you. This will cause the high beam

headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the

lever is released.

Automatic Headlights

This system automatically turns the headlights

on or off according to ambient light levels. To

turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch

counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When

the system is on, the headlight time delay

feature is also on. This means the headlights

will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place

the ignition into the OFF position. The headlight

time delay can be programmed to 0, 30, 60, or

90 seconds. Refer to “Headlight Delay” in this

section for further information.
To turn the automatic system off, move the

headlight switch out of the AUTO position.

NOTE:

The engine must be running before the

headlights 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.

NOTE:

The Headlights with Wipers feature can be

turned on or off through the instrument cluster

display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in

“Getting To Know 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, place the ignition

in the OFF position while the headlights are still

on. Then turn off the headlights within 45

seconds. The 90 second delay interval begins

when the headlight switch is turned off. If the

headlights or parking lights are turned back on

or the ignition switch is placed in the ON

position, the delay will be cancelled.