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5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and
adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head
restraint through the center seat tether strap loop and
anchor to the tether strap loop located behind either
outboard seating positions.

6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the
tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.

Multiple Child Restraint Crew Cab

1 — Anchor Loops
2 — Snap Hook
3 — Tether Strap
4 — Passenger’s Side Rear Child Seat
5 — Rear Center Child Seat
6 — Driver’s Side Rear Child Seat

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Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
an accident. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.

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WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

• It is extremely 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 seri-
ously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

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

using a seat belt properly.

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:

Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.

If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.

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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle

Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.

Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.

Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.

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Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.

WARNING!

Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly

attached to the floor mat fasteners.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• Never place or install floor mats or other floor

coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.

• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on

top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.

• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-

ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the

driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.

• If required, mounting posts must be properly

installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle

Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects

lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 88
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . 89
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped . . . . 91

▫ “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . 92

䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 93

▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
▫ Things You Should Know About Your

Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 123

▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 123
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . 128
▫ Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . . . . 130
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 132
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 135
▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped . . . . . . 136
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped . . . . . 137

▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . 140

䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 140

▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE

Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

▫ Memory Position Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

▫ Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 148

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▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

▫ Headlight Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . 153
▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 155

▫ Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
䡵 Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . 158
䡵 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped . . . . . . 159
䡵 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

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䡵 Overhead Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 163

▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash

Receiver — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —

(40–20–40 Seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —

Floor Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

▫ Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab . . . . . . . . . . . 173

䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

▫ Glove Box Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

▫ Door Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Center Storage Compartment —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

▫ Seatback Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
▫ Storage (Regular Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
▫ Storage And Seats (Crew Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers

(Regular Cab Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

▫ Manual Sliding Rear Window —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

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MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror

A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to
center on the view through the rear window. The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).

Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control lever under the mirror to the night position (lever
flipped toward the rear of vehicle).

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.

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.

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.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

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WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in a passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror 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 the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex right side
mirror.

Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage.

CAUTION!

It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full
rearward position to resist damage when entering a
car wash or a narrow location.

Folding Mirror

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Power Mirrors — If Equipped

The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.

The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-
tons and a four-way mirror control switch.

To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the
mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror control
switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction
that you want the mirror to move.

Power Mirror Controls

Power Mirror Controls

1 — Mirror Select Buttons
2 — Mirror Control

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Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated by pressing the rear window

defroster button.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped

Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing
the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto-
matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.

Power Mirror Movement

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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