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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 31
Rear Removal
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it
can go then push the release button and adjust-
ment 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 adjust it to
the appropriate height.
NOTE:
Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees
to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain
additional clearance to the back of the head.
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 Steering Wheel
To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/
telescoping 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, pull the
tilt/telescoping lever upward until fully
engaged.
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 switch has been turned on, it will
operate for an average of 80 minutes or more
before automatically shutting off. This time may
vary depending on the environmental tempera-
ture. The heated steering wheel can shut off
early or may not turn on when the steering
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 occupant
compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled
in the vehicle to properly protect the occu-
pants. Follow the re-installation instructions
above prior to operating the vehicle or occu-
pying a seat.
1 — Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Lever
2 — Locked Position
3 — Unlocked Position
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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