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on the seat will also be sensed. The weight of an adult will cause the system to turn the airbag on. In this case,

the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position (with their feet on or near the floor) in order to be properly classified. Reclining the seat back too far may change how an occupant is classified by the OCS. Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat. If an adult occupant’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door or instrument panel), the weight sensors in the seat may not properly classify the occupant. Objects lodged under the seat or between the seat and the center console can prevent the occupant’s weight from being measured properly and may result in the occupant being improp- erly classified. Ensure that the front passenger seat back does not touch anything placed behind the front passen- ger seat because this can also affect occupant classifica- tion.

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If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it should only be serviced by an authorized dealer. If the seat is removed (or even if the seat attachment bolts are loosened or tightened in any way), take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. If there is a fault present in the OCS, the Airbag Warning Light (a red light located in the center of the instrument cluster directly in front of the driver) will be turned on. This indicates that you should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The Airbag Warning Light is turned on whenever there is fault that can affect the operation of the airbag system. If there is a fault present in the OCS, both the PAD Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light are illuminated to show that the passenger airbag is turned off until the fault is cleared. If an object is lodged under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight sensors, a fault will occur which turns on both the PAD

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Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once the lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically cleared after a short period of time. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occu- pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 - 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented

through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. • The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is lo- cated beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM classifies the occupant into categories based on the measurements made by the seat weight sensors. The OCM communicates with the Occupant Restraint Con- troller (ORC). The ORC uses the occupant category to determine whether the front passenger airbag should be turned off. It also determines the rate of airbag inflation during a collision. • The Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light indicates to the driver and passenger when the airbag is turned OFF. In the presence of a properly seated occupant, when the PAD indicator light is illuminated, the airbag is OFF. Also, when the Occu- pant Classification System detects either an empty seat

or a weight less than the predetermined threshold, the ORC will not illuminate the PAD indicator light even though the airbag is turned OFF. • Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located within the seat structure or between the seat tracks and cushion frame. The weight sensors measure applied weight and transfers that information to the OCM. • The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the window bag. The inflating window bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The airbag forcefully inflates in about one quarter of the time it takes to blink your eye. Make sure you are seated and belted properly and do not position items in the area

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where the window bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The window bag is only about 3-1/2
inches (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position every- one for the best interaction with the front airbag. • The front passenger seat assembly contains critical components that affect the front passenger airbag deployment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat components are critical for the Occupant Classifi- cation System (OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calculate the proper airbag deploy- ment. Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover. The following requirements must be strictly adhered to: • Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or

components in any way.

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position seat in any way.

• Do not modify the front seat center console or center • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired. Al- ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover. Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar.威 • At no time should any supplemental restraint system (SRS) component or SRS related component or fas- tener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/ Mopar威.

WARNING!

Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent. A modified vehicle may not comply with required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy the airbags when the impact sensors detect a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then immediately deflate.

NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by- product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may

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irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- turer’s instructions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.

WARNING!

Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly, replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Classification System serviced as well.

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Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

• Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when

you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.

• Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system.

The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service. If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.

• Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the

right front passenger seat back. The additional weight may cause the Occupant Classification System to be unable to correctly classify the right front occupant. This could allow the passenger frontal airbag to inflate when it is not desired.

• You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be

or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.

sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.

Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition, approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition switch is turned off. Airbag Light

You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The airbag light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on.

• The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while

interval.

driving.

If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine NOTE: related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod- ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your dealer if the fuse is good. Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – If Equipped The passenger front airbag is to be turned off only if the passenger: • is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because there is no rear seat, because the rear seat is too small for a rear-facing infant restraint or

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because the infant has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the infant, • is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat because there is no rear seat, because there is no rear seat position available, or because the child has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the child, • has a medical condition which makes passenger airbag inflation (deployment) a greater risk for the passenger than the risk of hitting the dashboard (instrument panel) or windshield in a crash.

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WARNING!

Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/ shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck, or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or windshield in a crash. This may result in serious injury or death.

NOTE: The Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch is not available in the Quad Cab.

To Shut Off the Passenger Frontal Airbag Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch, push the key in and turn clockwise, and remove the key from the switch. This will shut off the passenger frontal airbag. The passenger frontal airbag symbol and the word “OFF” on the passenger airbag disable (PAD) lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. To Turn On the Passenger Frontal Airbag Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, and remove the key from the switch. This will turn On the passenger frontal airbag. The passenger airbag disable (PAD) lamp will now be Off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

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Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an airbag deployment, your vehicle is designed to record up to 2-seconds of specific vehicle data parameters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment. Please note that such data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, and are otherwise unavailable. In conjunction with other data gathered during a complete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corpo- ration, such investigations may be requested by custom- ers, insurance carriers, government officials, and profes- sional crash researchers, such as those associated with universities, and with hospital and insurance organiza- tions.

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In the event that an investigation is undertaken by DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative), the company or its designated representative will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the US govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora- tion to any third party except when:

in

of

defense

litigation

involving

1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2. Used DaimlerChrysler Corporation product 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant 4. Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system

• Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) • ⬙Time⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition

cycles and vehicle mileage)

• Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time - babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12
years and under should ride properly buckled up in a

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rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, chil- dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult seat belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: Infants and Small Children • Safety

children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing: infant carriers and ⬙convertible⬙ child seats.

recommend that

experts

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• The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). ⬙Convertible⬙ child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the seatbelt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. (See the LATCH - Child Seat Anchorage System section.) • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag that does not have a switch to turn the airbag Off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

Older Children and Child Restraints • Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and are older than one year old. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the seatbelt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. (See the LATCH - Child Seat Anchorage System section.) • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they need a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.

Children Too Large for Booster Seats • Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm.

slouching can move the belt out of position.

as possible.

For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org.

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WARNING!

• Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward facing infant restraint should only be used in a rear seat of a vehicle that does not have an airbag off switch. A rearward facing infant restraint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause se- vere or fatal to the infant.

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Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. The manufacturer recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. • The Club Cab first and Club/Quad Cab second row outside seating positions have cinching latch plates. These are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to

use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. • Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury.

manufacturer’s instructions tell you.

LATCH - Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system

provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure. LATCH- compatible child restraint systems are now available. However, because the lower anchorages are to be intro- duced over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle.

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Club Cab • The Club Cab front and rear right (if equipped with a rear seat) passenger seating positions have lower anchorages for LATCH equipped child restraints.

of

are

capable

Quad Cab • The Quad Cab second row seat has lower anchorages that accommodating LATCH- compatible child seats having flexible, webbing- mounted lower attachments at all three seating posi- tions. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or

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the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not LATCH compatible, you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to the next section for typical installation instructions.

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear

of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and are just visible when you lean into the vehicle to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. In addition, there are tether strap an- chorages each LATCH seating position (see section on Child Restraint Tether Anchor). Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchorage located on

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the back of the seat, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint and, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

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Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it should not be necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor, it will have a distinctive label. Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint. For automatic

locking retractor seat belts, refer to ⬙Automatic Locking Mode⬙ earlier in this section. If you have trouble tighten- ing the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint, follow these steps. If the buckle is webbing mounted, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tightened, the buckle is not webbing mounted, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position or use the locking clip provided with your child restraint. See the section ⬙Child Restraint Tether Anchor⬙ to com- plete the child seat installation.

Child Restraint Tether Anchor

The Club Cab model has two routing straps located behind each of the rear outboard seat- ing positions. The tether anchor itself is located in the center of vehicle, in between the two seating positions. The front outboard passenger seating position is also equipped with a child tether anchorage, located at the base of the front seat back. When there is a rear seat delete option, the tether anchorage located on the cab back panel is designed to be used for the front seat center seating position. The Quad cab model has three anchorages located behind each of the rear seating positions (rear left, rear center, and rear right).

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WARNING!

With a child restraint installed in the rear driver or passenger side locations, use care when adjusting the front seat(s) rearward, to avoid the front seat back coming in contact with the belted child directly behind the seat. The child could be injured.

WARNING!

Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure the child restraint tether strap is always routed through the proper anchor strap inner loop.

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Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the front passenger seat back and under the head restraint. 2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled tight.

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Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap through the routing loop, located directly behind the child restraint. The routing loops are located behind the flip-down door on the cab back panel (padded bolster). 2. Route the tether strap across to the center tether anchorage. The center tether is located behind the slide door in the center of the vehicle, between the two seating positions. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor strap is pulled tight.

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Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Quad Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap under the head restraint for the outboard seating positions, and then

through the anchor strap outer loop (webbing material loop), located directly behind the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap across to the nearest installed anchor strap, and attach the tether strap hook to the anchor strap inner metal ring. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both anchor straps are pulled tight. NOTE: Two Anchors must be used for any of the three seating positions.

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Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab

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WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child restraint to secure a child restraint top tether strap. See your dealer for help if necessary.

Transporting Pets Airbags 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 a collision. 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 in your new 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. Avoid wide open throttle acceleration in low gear. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality, lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.

energy-conserving type

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the break-in and is not an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

Exhaust System

WARNING!

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex- tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless. To avoid inhaling these gases, the follow- ing precautions should be observed: • 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.

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• It may be necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for more than a short period. If so, adjust your climate control system to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed and the controls in any position except OFF or RECIRC. • The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.

Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system; exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle; or damage to the underside or rear of the vehicle. Have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adja- cent 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 or adjust as required.

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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Safety Checks You Should Make Outside 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. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You can feel the air directed against the windshield.

Tires Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure. Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights as you turn them on. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching and locking.

Fluid Leaks Check the area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected, the cause should be located and corrected.

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .82
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .83
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

䡵 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
▫ UConnect™ System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ Things You Should Know About Your

UConnect™ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ Manual Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners . . . . . . . . . . 108

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▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating

Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

▫ 6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side

Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
▫ Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
▫ Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
▫ Headlamp Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights . . . . . 116

▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) . . . . . 117
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
▫ Cargo Light — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
䡵 Multifunction Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
▫ Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
▫ High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . 119
▫ Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . . 123
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
䡵 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
䡵 Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer . . . . 127
▫ US/M Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
▫ Global Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
▫ Step Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) . . . . . . . . 129

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▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Elapsed Time (ET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ C/T Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Compass/Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . 131
▫ Automatic Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 131
▫ Manual Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
▫ To Put Into a Calibration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 132
▫ Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 133
▫ Programming Homelink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 137
▫ Using Homelink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 138
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

(Battery Fed Configuration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
䡵 Floor Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

▫ Floor Console Features

䡵 Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . . 142
䡵 Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
䡵 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
䡵 Slide-In Campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
▫ Camper Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped

With A Cap Or Slide-In Campers . . . . . . . . . . 145

MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror.

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Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of truck). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield).

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- light 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 in the button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated.

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. Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped Folding exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage.

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel.

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To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.

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WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side 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 right side mirror.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you depress the rear window defroster switch located on the instrument panel. The light will illuminate to indicate that the heating elements are ON. Turning OFF the ignition will deactivate the heated mirrors.

HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in vehicle communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone* using simple voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call ѧ Mike ѧWork⬙ or ⬙Dial ѧ 248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UCon- nect™ system. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ version 0.96 or higher. For UConnect Customer Support call 1-877-855-8400 or visit the UConnect website (www.chrysler.com/uconnect). UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro- phone for private conversation.

The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names and four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Blue- tooth™ Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnect™ features Bluetooth™ technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UCon- nect works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnect™ system. The UConnect™ system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped). The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system and the control buttons that will enable you to

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access the system. The diagram below shows the mirror with the appropriate buttons. Individual button behavior is discussed in the ⬙Operation⬙ section.

UConnect™ Switches

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands- Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. If your cellular phone supports a different profile (eg., Headset

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Profile), you may not be able to use any UConnect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™ system can either be adjusted from the radio volume control knob, or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect™ system such as ⬙CELL⬙ or caller ID on certain radios. Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™ system and to navigate through the UConnect™ menu structure. Voice commands are required after most UConnect™ system prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options.

• Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the voice on beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another prompt. • For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then ⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙ • For each of the feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command, when you are asked for it. For example, you can either use the combined form voice command ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: ⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please re- member, the UConnect™ system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to some one sitting eight feet away from you.

Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know what your options are at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ following the voice on beep. The UConnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply press the ’Phone’ button and follow audible prompts for directions. All UConnect™ system sessions begin with a press of the ’Phone’ button on the mirror. Cancel Command At any prompt, after the voice on beep, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu.

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Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone (re- fer to ⬙Introduction⬙ section to learn about the phone type). To complete the pairing process, you will need to reference your cellular phone owner’s manual. One of the following vehicle specific websites may also provide detailed instructions for pairing with the brand of phone that you have: NOTE: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.

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Phone.⬙

⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙Pair a • You will be asked to say a four-digit pin number which you will later need to enter into your cellular. You can enter any four-digit pin number. You will not need to remember this pin number after the initial pairing process. • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you to begin the cellular phone pairing process on your cellular phone. Before attempting to pair phone, please see your cellular phone’s user manual (Bluetooth section) for instructions on how to complete this step.

• For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect™ system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect™ system. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnect™ System. The priority allows the UConnect™ system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5
phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnect™ system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to ⬙Advanced Phone Connectivity⬙ section).

call.

⬙Dial.⬙

Dial by Saying a Number • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • System will prompt you to say the number you want • For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901.⬙ The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. The UConnect™ limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For example, 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid phone number - the closest valid phone number has ten digits. • The UConnect™ system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.

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⬙Call.⬙

you want call.

Call by Saying a Name • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • System will prompt you to say the name of the person • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone- book. Refer to section ⬙Add Names to Your UCon- nect™ Phonebook,⬙ to learn how to store a name in the phonebook. • The UConnect™ system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios.

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⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙

Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice recognition and is recom- mended. For example, say ⬙Robert Smith⬙ or ⬙Robert⬙ instead of ⬙Bob.⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.: ⬙Home,⬙ ⬙Work,⬙ ⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired. • When prompted, recite the phone number for the

phonebook entry that you are adding.

After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language. Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙

entry that you wish to edit.

• You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the

mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.

phonebook entry that you are editing.

After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu. ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number, but you can add John Doe’s work number later using the ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ feature.

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⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙

Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose. To select one of the entries from the list, press the ⬙Voice Recognition⬙ button while the UConnect™ system is playing the desired entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙ • After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile or pager. Say the designation you wish to delete.

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After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be de- leted. Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect™ system will ask you to verify that you • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be

wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.

⬙Phonebook Erase All.⬙

deleted.

List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙

phonebook entries.

• The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the • To call one of the names in the list, press the ⬙Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired name and say ⬙Call⬙. NOTE: the user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙ operations at this point. • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as to number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the UConnect™ system. Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have.

interrupt

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect™ system will the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. To reject the call, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the ’Phone’ button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnect™ system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it.

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Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call, press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Dial⬙ or ⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to section ⬙Toggling Between Two Calls.⬙ To combine two calls, refer to section ⬙Conference Call.⬙ Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold To put a call on hold, press the ⬘Phone’ button until you hear a single beep which will indicate that the call has been placed on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the ⬘Phone’ button until you hear a single beep.

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Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one time. Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the ’Voice Recogni- tion’ button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described in section ⬙Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress.⬙ After the second call has

established, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the ⬘Phone’ button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. Redial • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect™ system will call the last number that was dialed on your cellular phone. Note: this may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect™ sys- tem.

⬙Redial.⬙

Call Continuation Call continuation is progression of a phone call on UConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to off. Call continuation functionality available on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system for certain duration, after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect™ system to the mobile phone.

• An active call

is automatically transferred to the

mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off.

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UConnect™ System Features

Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect™ system is using, • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete

language selection.

After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every UConnect™ language change op- eration, only the language specific 32 name phonebook is usable. The phone pairing is not language specific and usable across all languages.

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Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency

number for your area.

If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect™ system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.

NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA/ Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number called may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area.

The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly. Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon- nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system. Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance, • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Towing Assistance.⬙

NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800- 528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico city in Mexico).

Please refer to the 24-Hour Towing Assistance coverage details in the DaimlerChrysler Corporation 24-Hour Towing Assistance Program Guide. Paging To learn how to page, refer to section ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time-out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect™ system. Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to section ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙ Working with Automated Systems This method is designed to be used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated tele- phony system.

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You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice- mail system or an automated service, such as, paging service or automated customer service. Some services require immediate response selection, in some instances, that may be too quick for use of UConnect™ system. When calling a number with your UConnect™ system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For example, if required to enter your pin number followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 #, you can press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙3 7 4 6 # Send.⬙ Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙Send⬙ is also to be used to navigate through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager.

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Barge In - Overriding Prompts The ’Voice Recognition’ button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately. For example, if a prompt is playing ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear aѧ,⬙ you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt. Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™ sys- tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The UConnect™ system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it.

Phone and Network Status Indicators The UConnect™ system will provide notification to inform you if your cellular phone is in roaming status, has low signal strength, or has a low battery when you are trying to place a phone call. Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect™ system (while dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The UConnect™ system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition. NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect™ system to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number, the user

may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-mute (Mute off) When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect™ system: • Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Mute.⬙

In order to un-mute the UConnect™ system: • Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Mute-off.⬙

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Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone number ⬙#121,⬙ you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc. related information. Advanced Phone Connectivity

Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system allows on going calls to be transferred to your cellular phone to the UConnect™ system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongo- ing call from your UConnect™ paired cellular phone to the UConnect™ system or vice-versa, press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say ⬙Transfer Call.⬙ Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect™ System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙ with one electronic device at a time.

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If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular phone and the UConnect™ system, follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user’s manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say ⬙List Phones⬙. • The UConnect™ system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the ⬘Voice recognition’ button and say “Select” or “Delete”. Also, see next two sections for alternate way of doing this.

“Setup Phone pairing”.

Select another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone with the UConnect™ system. The phone must have been previously paired to the UConnect™ system that you want to use it with. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The phone names (along with priority numbers) will • When prompted say the priority number of the cellu- lar phone you wish to select. You can also press the ⬘Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played and say the priority number.

⬙Setup Select Phone.⬙

be played.

• The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon- nect™ system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately with in 30
feet) the vehicle.

⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete.⬙ • The phone names (along with priority numbers) will • When prompted say the priority number of the cellu- lar phone (or “All” to delete all phones) you wish to delete. You can also press the ⬘Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played and say the priority number.

be played.

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Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™ System

Voice Recognition (VR) • Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feet away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface,

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• fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English and Spanish accents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system, such as, voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙send.⬙ • Storing names in phonebook when vehicle is not in • It is not recommended to store similar sounding • UConnect™ phonebook name tag recognition rate is optimized for the person who stored the name in the phonebook.

names in the UConnect™ phonebook.

motion is recommended.

spoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙

• You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero). ⬙800⬙ must be • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported.

Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • Operation from driver seat.

• Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loud- ness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network, and not the UConnect™ system. • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering

the in-vehicle audio volume.

Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally loose connection to the UConnect™ system. When this hap- pens, the connection can generally be re-established by switching the phone off/on. Your cell phone is recom- mended to remain in Bluetooth ⬙on⬙ mode.

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Reset In rare instances, it may be necessary to reset the UCon- nect™ system. The reset feature is exercised by pressing and holding the ’UConnect™ ’ and ’Voice Recognition’ buttons simultaneously for 15 seconds. Normally, you do not need to exercise this feature. Power-Up After switching ignition key from off to either On or ACC position, or after a reset, you must wait at least five (5) seconds prior to using the system.

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SEATS

Manual Seat Adjustment The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Lift the lever and move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.

Primary Zero Add location All Confirmation prompts Delete a name Language List names List paired phones Pager Phone pairing Phonebook Return to main menu Select phone Set up

North American English Alternate(s) Oh Add new All of them Confirmations prompts Delete Select language List all List phones Beeper Pairing Phone book Return. Main menu select Phone settings phone set up

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WARNING!

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 properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners The front seats are equipped with recliners. The reclining mechanism is operated by a lever located on the right side of the passenger’s seat and the left side of the driver’s seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then push back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback is locked.

WARNING!

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 Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped The manual lumbar support rotary control adjustment is located on the left side of the driver’s seat. Rotate the knob to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support.

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Adjustable Head Restraints — Front Seating Positions Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical, at least to the level of the ears.

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To lower the head restraint, depress the release button located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint.

6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side Only The 6-way power seat adjuster switches are on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Use this switch to move the seat up or down, forward or rearward, or tilt.

Power Seat Control Location

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control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switches, tilting it up or down.

Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward

The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. Three switches control the seat movement. The four-way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwards to get the most comfortable position. The same switch can be moved up and down to

Tilt Adjustment

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Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat More cargo space is available by lifting up on the rear seat cushion. The Quad Cab rear seat is a 60/40 split cushion and full back. Either cushion can be raised independently. Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located at the front of the floor console. The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate. Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW). Press the switch once to obtain the desired heating position and press a second time in the same direction to turn the heated seats OFF. If you do not purposefully turn the switch OFF, the heating element in the seat will remain activated until the ignition is turned off. The indicators on the switch will illuminate when the heated seats are in the (HI or LOW) position. Flashing telltale lights on the switch indicate that the Heated Seat system needs servicing.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.

Hood Release Lever Location

Then push the safety latch lever down while lifting the grille with your right hand. It is located at the top center of the grille just left of center. Lift the hood and gas filled props will hold it open.

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To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center front edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.

Secondary Latch Location (Push Down)

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LIGHTS

Interior Lights

Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob.When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer

control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the ⬙Party⬙ mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the headlights are ON you can supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are re- quired during the day. Club Cab/Quad Cab models may have an optional switched dome lamp that may be operated by pressing the lens.

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Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed- ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15
minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 15
minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. If the headlamps remain on while the ignition is cycled off, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after 8
minutes. If the headlamps are turned on and left on for 8
minutes while the ignition is off, the exterior lights will automatically turn off. NOTE: Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON.

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Headlamp Delay To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 60
seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and then the headlamp switch is cycled off. The headlamps will remain on for 60 seconds. Headlamp delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlamp switch ON then OFF or by turning the ignition ON. Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights

When the headlight switch is rotated to the first position, the parking lights, taillights, side marker lights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are all turned on. The headlights will turn ON when the switch is rotated to the second position.

Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started. This provides a constant ⬙Lights ON⬙ condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights will turn off.

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Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo lights are left on, after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped

The foglights are turned ON by placing the head- light rotary control in the parking light or head- light position and pushing in the headlight rotary control. The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are ON or when the vehicle headlights are ON low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pulled out, when the headlight switch is rotated to the OFF position, or the high beam is selected.

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CARGO Light — If Equipped

MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER The multifunction control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn Signals

The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the CARGO button. The interior lights will also turn on when the cargo lights are on. The cargo lights will also turn on for 30 seconds when a key fob Unlock is pressed, as part of the illuminated entry feature.

Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn.

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High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or LOW beam.

The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the switch or indicator lamp is defective. If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at a faster rate. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down. NOTE: duration, a continuous chime will sound. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released.

If a turn signal has been left on for at least a mile

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Windshield Wipers

The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever. Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed.

Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knob into the upper end of the delay range. The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the LO continual speed position. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every 2 seconds. The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km) or less.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind- shield washer use.

If the front wiper is operating when the ignition NOTE: is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the ⬙Park⬙ position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wipers will resume operation.

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Windshield Washers To use the washer, push in on the washer knob on the end of the multifunction control lever and hold while spray is desired. If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob is released. It will then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the washer knob is pushed, for a period greater than 1 second, while in the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approximately three wipes, after the wash knob is released. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers.

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TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as desired.

WARNING!

Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera- tion at speeds greater than (refer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine). The controls are mounted on the steering wheel.

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To Activate Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. In the instrument cluster, the word “CRUISE” illuminates when the system is on. To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing the CANCEL button will deactivate speed control with- out erasing the memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button to the OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the memory.

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WARNING!

Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system to cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you aren’t using it.

To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push and release the RESUME button. Resume can be used at any speed above (refer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine). To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is on, speed can be increased by pressing and holding the ACCEL button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established.

Tapping the ACCEL button once will result in a speed increase (refer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine). Each time the button is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button three times will increase speed by three increments. Tapping the DECEL button once will result in a speed decrease (refer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine). Each time the button is tapped, speed will decrease. For example, tapping the button 3 times will decrease the speed by 3 times the speed listed in the table below (refer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine). To decrease speed while the speed control is on, press and hold the DECEL button. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.

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4.7L HO 30 mph (48 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 2 mph (3 km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h)

4.7L 30 mph (48 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 2 mph (3km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may exhibit several downshifts under the above conditions. To reduce the frequency of the downshifts and to im- prove vehicle performance, it is advisable to lock out overdrive by pressing the “TOW/HAUL” button located at the end of the gear shifter.

3.7L 30 mph (48 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 2 mph (3km/h) 1 mph (2 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h)

Functions Engage Speed Minimun RESUME Speed ACCEL Increase DECEL Decrease Dropout Speed To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000
feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded (especially when towing) the vehicle may slow below the SET speed. If the vehicle speed drops below (refer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine), the speed control will automatically disengage. If this hap- pens, you can push down on the accelerator pedal to maintain the desired speed.

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WARNING!

Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console has the following features:

• Courtesy Lights • Garage Door Opener — If Equipped • Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer — If

Equipped

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COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER This feature allows you to choose between a compass/ temperature display and one of four trip conditions being monitored. US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric measurement units.

Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if so equipped. These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing the recessed area of the corresponding lens. NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after the vehicle is turned OFF, they will extinguish after 8 minutes.

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RESET Button

Global Reset If the RESET button and STEP button are pressed at the same time and held for 3 seconds the Global Reset feature will reset the distance to empty (using a default fuel economy value), trip odometer, and elapsed time displays.

fuel economy,

Use this button to reset the following displays to zero: • Average Fuel Economy • Trip Odometer • Elapsed time.

Step Button

Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions.

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Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous changes in fuel consumption as the number of total vehicle miles since the last reset increases. It is suggested that this mode be reset periodically for general operation or when driving conditions change significantly (for example, at the end of a trip or when a trailer is connected or disconnected). Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. The estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level.