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28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:

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 on

the steering column, below the multifunction lever.

WARNING!

 When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is

engaged, the door can be opened only by using the

outside door handle even though the inside door lock

is in the unlocked position.

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.

 After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock

system, always test the door from the inside to make

certain it is in the unlocked position.

 After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock system,

always test the door from the inside to make certain it

is in the locked position.

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

 For emergency exit with thesystem engaged, pull up on

the door lock knob (unlocked position), lower the

window, and open the door with the outside door

handle.

temperature setting. Once the heated steering

wheel has been turned on, it will stay on until the operator

turns it off. The heated steering wheel may not turn on

when it is already warm.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.

Remember that the rear doors cannot be opened from

the inside door handle when the Child Protection Door

Locks are engaged.

The heated steering wheel button is located on the center

of the instrument panel below the radio screen, or within

the Climate or Controls screen of the touchscreen.

Tilt/Telescoping Lever

Tounlock the steering column, push the control 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 control upward until

fully engaged.

 Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn

the heating element on.

NOTE:

 Press the heated steering wheel button a second time

to turn the heating element off.

Always use this device when carrying children. After

engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock system on both

rear doors, check for effective engagement by trying to

open a door with the internal handle. Once the

Child-Protection Door Lock system is engaged, it is impos-

sible to open the doors from inside the vehicle. Before

getting out of the vehicle, be sure to check that there is no

one left inside.

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel

to operate.

For information on use with the Remote Start system, see

Ú page 22.

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The driver memory settings switch is located on the driver

door, next to the door handle, and consists of three

buttons:

3. Push the set (S) button on the memory switch, and

then push the desired memory button (1 or 2) within

five seconds. The instrument cluster display will

display which memory position has been set.

WARNING!

 Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,

spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-

tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care

when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause

burns even at low temperatures, especially if used

for long periods.

 The set (S) button, which is used to activate the

memory save function.

NOTE:

Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK,

but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile.

 The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either

of two saved memory profiles.

LINKING AND UNLINKING THE KEY FOB

TO MEMORY

Your key fob can be programmed to recall one of two

saved memory profiles.

 Do not place anything on the steering wheel that

insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering

wheel covers of any type or material. This may cause

the steering wheel heater to overheat.

NOTE:

Before programming your key fob you must select the

“Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob” feature through the

Uconnect system Ú page 191.

DRIVER MEMORYSETTINGS—IFEQUIPPED

This feature allows the driver to save up to two different

memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.

Each memory profile saves desired position settings for

the following features:

To program your key fob, perform the following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.

2. Select a desired memory profile 1 or 2.

Memory Settings Switch

 Driver’s seat

PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE

To create a new memory profile, perform the following:

3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release

the set (S) button on the memory switch.

 Easy Entry/Exit seat operation (if equipped)

 Adjustable pedals (if equipped)

 Side mirrors

4. Push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly.

“Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the

instrument cluster.

NOTE:

Saving a new memory profile will erase theselected profile

from memory.

NOTE:

5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob

within 10 seconds.

Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, each can be

linked to either memory position 1 or 2.

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position

(do not start the engine).

NOTE:

2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired

preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside mirrors,

adjustable pedals (if equipped), and radio station

presets).

Your key fob can be unlinked from your memory settings

by pushing the set (S) button, followed by pushing the

unlock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.

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MEMORY POSITION RECALL

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT

(FRONT SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE:

If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in PARK, a

message will display in the instrument cluster display.

WARNING!

To recall the memory settings for driver one or two, push

the desired memory button number (1 or 2) or the unlock

button on the key fob linked to the desired memory

position.

 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.

A recall can be canceled by pushing any of the memory

buttons (S, 1, or 2) during a recall. When a recall is

canceled, the driver seat will stop moving. A delay of one

second will occur before another recall can be selected.

 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 Seat Adjustment Bar

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.

SEATS

Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system of the

vehicle.

Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward

Adjustment

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.

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.

 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.

 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 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.

 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

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Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment

WARNING!

The recline lever is located on the outboard side of the

seat. Torecline the seat, lean forward slightly, liftthelever,

lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To

return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean

forward and lift the lever. Release the lever once the

seatback is in the upright position.

 Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actu-

ating the handle. The seatback may swing forward

and hit you causing injury.

 To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and

actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the

desired position.

Front Bench Seat — If Equipped

Center Portion Folded Forward

The seatis divided into three segments. Theoutboard seat

portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat. If

equipped, the back of the center portion (20%) easily folds

down to provide an armrest/center storage compartment.

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.

Manual Recline Lever

Center Portion Of Front Bench Seat

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Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped

Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down

POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —

IF EQUIPPED

Some models may be equipped with eight-way power

driver and passenger seats. The power seat switches are

located on the outboard side of the driver and passenger

seat cushions. There are two power seat switches that are

used to control the movement of the seat cushion and the

seatback.

The recliner handle is located on the front of the rear

outboard seat cushions. To adjust the seatback, lift

upward on the handle, and slide the seat bottom forward.

The lower portion of the seatback will tilt rearward. When

you reach the desired position, release the handle.

The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down by

using the power 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 up or down

using the power 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 by using the power seat switch. The seat will

move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch

when the desired position is reached.

WARNING!

Rear Seat Recliner Handle Locations

 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.

NOTE:

This feature is not available if vehicle is equipped with rear

bench seat.

Power Seat Switches

1 — Power Seat Switch

 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.

WARNING!

2 — Power Seatback Switch

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.

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward

The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward by

using the power seat switch. The seat will move in the

direction of the switch. Release the switch when the

desired position has been reached.

 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.

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When enabled in Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry and Easy

Exit positions are stored in each memory setting profile

Ú page 29.

Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped

This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning

to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the

vehicle.

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.

NOTE:

The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled or disabled through

the programmable features in the Uconnect system

Ú page 191.

The distance the driver’s seat moves depends on where

you have the driver’s seat positioned when you place the

vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.

Power Lumbar — If Equipped

 When you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF

position, the driver’s seat will move about 2.4 inches

(6 cm) rearward if the driver’s seat position is greater

than or equal to 2.7 inches (6.77 cm) forward of the

rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set

position when you place the ignition into the ACC or

ON/RUN position.

HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED

Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats

may also be equipped with a 2-way or a 4-way power

lumbar adjustment. 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. If equipped with

a 4-way adjustment, pushing upward or downward on the

switch will raise and lower the position of the support.

WARNING!

 Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,

spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-

tion 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.

 When you remove the key fob from the ignition, the

driver’s seat will move to a position 0.3 inches

(0.77 cm) forward of the rear stop if the driver’s seat

position is between 0.9 inches and 2.7 inches

(2.27 cm and 6.77 cm) forward of the rear stop.

The seat will return to its previously set position when

you place the ignition to the ACC or ON/RUN position.

 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.

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

driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 inches (2.27 cm)

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.

Power Lumbar Switch

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