Energy Management Feature

This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on accident. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

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    Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
    For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. Manual Recline Lever To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push ...

    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 t ...

    Rear Axle
    For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected. If gear oil leaka ...