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Mirrors

Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch:

Select the left or right

mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.

Mirror position adjustment switch:

Press

the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

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Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.

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Adjusting the driver’s power seat

Seats

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

Move back.

Allow sufficient
space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Front Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.

WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.

Adjusting the Seat Positions

Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and
forth to make sure it is locked in position.

Horizontal
Position
Adjustment

Height
Adjustment

Seat-back
Angle
Adjustment

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

Horizontal Position
Adjustment

Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.

Driver’s seat is shown.

Seat-back Angle Adjustment

Pull up the lever to change the
angle.

Height Adjustment

(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.

* Not available on all models

Seats

Front Seats

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back.
Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag
operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.

WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

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Rear Seats

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Rear Seats

The rear seats can be folded down separately to allow for additional storage space.

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To fold down the seat

Store the center seat belt first. Insert the
latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.

Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

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Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.

Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat-back.

To return the seat to the original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.

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Folding Down the Rear Seats

Folding Down the Rear Seats

Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.

Remove any items from the rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latched back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center
shoulder belt is re-positioned in the holding slot.

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

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Anchor
Buckle

Latch Plate

Release Lever

Seats

Rear Seats

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This feature alerts you to the possible presence of passengers or items in the rear
seats before you exit the vehicle. It activates when the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF if the rear doors were opened shortly before or after the power mode was set
to ON.

A reminder appears on the driver information
interface and an alert will sound when the
power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

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Rear Seat Reminder

Rear Seat Reminder

When the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF, the
reminder comes on briefly, then the function is
deactivated.

The reminder will not work if the power mode has
not been set to ON within 10 minutes of operating
the rear doors.

The system does not detect passengers in the rear
seats. Instead, it can detect when a rear door is
opened and closed, indicating that there may be
something in the rear seats.

You can turn off the notification setting.

Settings

P. 123

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

P. 357

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

* Not available on all models

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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Head Restraints

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.

To raise the head restraint:

Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint:

Push it down while pressing the release
button.

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Adjusting the front head restraint positions

Adjusting the front head restraint positions

In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:

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Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.

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Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.

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Install each restraint in its proper location.

WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center
of the head restraint.

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Head Restraints

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A passenger sitting in a back seating position
should adjust the height of their head restraint
to an appropriate position before the vehicle
begins moving.

To raise the head restraint:

Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint:

Push it down while pressing the release
button.

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then, push the release button and pull the
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.

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Changing the Rear Seat Head Restraint Positions

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

To remove and install the head restraints, recline the
seat-back slightly forward as the space between the
ceiling and the seat-back is limited.

WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before
driving.

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Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following
situations:

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When any doors are opened.

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You unlock the driver’s door.

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When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF.

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Interior Light Switches

Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the
following situations:

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When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.

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When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but
do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

Settings

P. 123

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

P. 357

The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:

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When you lock the driver’s door.

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When you set the power mode to ON.

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When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

Door Activated Position

Off

* Not available on all models

Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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Front seat

The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the buttons.

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Rear seat

The map lights can be turned on and off by
touching the map lights.

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Map Light Switches

Interior Light Switches

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the
interior light on for an extended length of time when
the engine is off.

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
mode, the interior lights go off after about 15
minutes.

Map Light Switches

When the front interior light switch is in the door
activated position and any door is open, the map
light will not go off when you press the buttons or
touch the map lights.

Touch

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Storage Items

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Storage Items

Pull the handle to open the glove box.

Press the button to open the console
compartment.

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Glove Box

Glove Box

WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.

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Console Compartment

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Interior Convenience Items

Storage Items

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Front seat beverage holders

Are located in the console between the front
seats.

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Door beverage holders

Are located on both of front and rear door
side pockets.

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Beverage Holders

Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.

Front seat

Rear seat

Interior Convenience Items

Storage Items

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There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle.

The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor
can be used to install a net for securing items.

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Coat Hook

Coat Hook

The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy
items.

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Tie-down Anchors

Tie-down Anchors

Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area
while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have
to brake hard.

Anchors

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