2007 Dodge RAM GAS Owners Manual

chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96
seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the ignition is cycled, driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps:

NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom- mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except On or Start, buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the pro- gramming.

The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- vated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision.

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Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- tender and store it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed.

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Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployments.

This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to protect the driver and passengers in the first and second row sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window bags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.

WARNING!

• Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or

attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating.

• Do not mount any aftermarket equipment such as trailer

brake controllers, snowplow controllers, auxiliary light switches, radios, etc. on or behind the knee bolster. Knee bolsters are designed to work with the air bag and seat belt to protect you. Mounting any additional equipment on or behind the knee bolster can cause injury during a crash.

• If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not stack

luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the window bag. The area where the window bag is located should remain free from any obstructions.

• If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not have

any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.

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NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the proper performance of the window bags. Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with the seatbelts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Window bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is so equipped, the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be triggered. But even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly.

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a rear seat, if available.

Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. • Children 12 years and under should ride buckled up in • Infants in rear facing child restraints must NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag unless the airbag is turned off (Standard Cab Vehicles Only). An airbag deployment can cause se- vere injury or death to infants in that position. See the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch section. • If your vehicle does not have a rear seat, see the

Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch section.

• Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (see section on Child Restraints) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

• All occupants should use their seat belts properly. • The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate.

WARNING!

• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instru- ment panel during airbag deployment could cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • If the vehicle has window airbags, they also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

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Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Airbag Control Module • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Crash Sensor • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolsters • Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (Stan-

dard Cab Vehicles Only)

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system)

system)

The Window Airbag System, on vehicles equipped, consists of the following: • AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the front airbag • Window Bags Above the Side Windows. • Airbag Control Module (shared with the front airbag • Side impact sensors • Interconnecting Wiring How The Airbag System Works • The airbag control module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. • The airbag control module will not detect roll over, or

rear collisions.

• The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the key is in the ⬙Off⬙ position, in the ACC position or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate • The airbag control module also turns on the AIR BAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off. • If it detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the light either momen- tarily or continuously. The instrument clus- ter will flash the seat belt indicator if it

detects a fault with the airbag indicator.

WARNING!

Ignoring the AIR BAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away. • When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the airbags. The airbag covers separate and fold out of

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the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in milliseconds. This is less time than it takes you to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The driver’s front airbag deflates through vents towards the instrument panel. The passenger’s front airbag is deflated through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. • The knee impact bolsters help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbag.

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Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – (Standard Cab Vehicles Only)

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 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.

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.

To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag (Standard Cab Ve- hicles Only) 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 side airbag. The “Off” light near the switch will illumi- nate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

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To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (Standard Cab Ve- hicles Only) 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 airbag. The “Off” light near the switch will be off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the air bag control module detects a moderate-to-severe frontal col- lision, and then immediately to 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.

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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 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 manufacturer’s instruc- tions 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 can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Window Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—If Equipped The window airbag control module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the side airbags to inflate. The window airbag control module will not detect roll over, front or rear collisions. The airbag control module monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ⬙START⬙ or ⬙RUN⬙ positions. These include all of the items listed above. The airbag control module also turns on the AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on as a diagnostic or system check, then turns the light off. If it detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously. The side (window) impact SRS Airbags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the window

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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 side pillar molding out of the way and covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the window bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The window bag is only about 3 1⁄2 inches (8.9
cm) thick when it is inflated. 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 10 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition switch is turned off.

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Maintaining Your Airbag Systems

WARNING!

• Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbags are 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 frame. • You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolster. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags.

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. 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 the following list) in the 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 perfor- mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may

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be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern- ment officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those associated with universities, and with hospital and insurance organizations. 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

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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: 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

involving

litigation

defense

of

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Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system

cycles and vehicle mileage)

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

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 buck- led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

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WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap can become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.

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experts

recommend that

Infants and Small Children There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is correct for your child: • 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. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt. • 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. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. • 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 who are older than one year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.

• 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 vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a belt-positioning-booster seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. (Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.) For to www.seatcheck.org.

information refer

further

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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 child restraint should only be used in a rear seat, or in the front seat if the passenger’s front airbag is Off. If the airbag is left On, a rearward facing child restraint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury 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. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle 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 passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR), which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.

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 on the belt until it is all removed from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling on the excess web- bing to tighten the lap portion about the child re- straint. Refer to the ⬙Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode⬙ earlier in this section. • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening 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. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out.

• If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, 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. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child • 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.

restraint manufacturer’s directions.

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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 exactly when install- ing an infant or child restraint.

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the Standard Cab passenger seat position and the Quad Cab rear seat outboard positions. LATCH equipped seating positions feature both lower anchor bars, located at the back of the seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind the seatback (refer to Child Restraint Tether Anchor later in this section).

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Identification dots are located above the standard cab front seat lower anchorages as a guide for locating lower anchors. NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Stan- dard Cab model refer to the “Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch” located in this section.

Standard Cab Passenger Seat

Quad Cab Rear Outboard Seats

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some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle. NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child

Mega Cab Rear Seats

Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback tether anchorage have been available for

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restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle. If your child restraint seat is not LATCH com- NOTE: patible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belting.

Installing the Child Restraint System

WARNING!

Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LATCH attachments in the center position of a Quad Cab model rear seat. The LATCH anchorages in this seat are designed for the two outboard seating posi- tions only. A child may be placed in the rear center seating position of a Quad Cab model using the seat belt and child tether anchorage. Failure to follow this may result in serious or fatal injury.

We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some

rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tions that come with the child restraint system.

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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.

Child Restraint Tether Anchor Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for con- nection to tether anchors have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for their older products. Regular Cab models of Ram Pickups have two tether anchorages, one each behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab and Mega Cab models have three anchorages, one behind each of the rear seats.

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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 seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Follow the instructions below. See your dealer for help if nec- essary.

Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.

2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal. 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Regular Cab Tether Strap Mounting

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence - (Quad Cab Rear Seats) 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat. The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band. Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat cushion to the “up” position. Remove the elastic before use. 2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat. 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat.

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4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring. 5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat. 6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur- er’s instructions.

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Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab

Tether Anchorage Points at All Three Seating Positions (Mega Cab) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat. 2. Lift the cover, and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal. 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Mega Cab Tether Strap Mounting

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.

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• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or

as possible.

slouching can move the belt out of position.

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 or behind their back.

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, energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with the anticipated cli- matic conditions under which vehicle operation will occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are discussed in Section 7 under Maintenance Procedures, Engine Oil. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. 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.

CAUTION!

• During the first 500 miles (805 km) your new vehicle is driven, do not tow a trailer. Doing so may damage your vehicle. • Limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h) during the

first 500 miles (805 km) of towing.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
▫ Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped . . . 122
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . 123
▫ Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . 123
▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated

Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . 124

䡵 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
▫ UConnect™ System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ Things You Should Know About Your

UConnect™ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

▫ 40-20-40 Front Seat

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▫ Reclining Seats

(1500 Standard And Quad Cab Models)

. . . . . 150

▫ Reclining Seats

(2500/3500/Mega Cab Models)

. . . . . . . . . . . 151
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
▫ Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

▫ Power Seats (1500 Standard And Quad Cab

Models) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

▫ Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models . . . . . 156
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
▫ Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
▫ Headlamp Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights . . . . . 166
▫ Daytime Running Lights

(Canada Only And Fleet Vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . 167
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
▫ Cargo Light — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
▫ Multifunction Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

▫ Adjustment

䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
䡵 Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . . 174
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . . 175
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
䡵 Overhead Console— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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䡵 Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature

Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ US/M Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
▫ Global Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
▫ Step Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Elapsed Time (ET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ C/T Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Automatic Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 184
▫ Manual Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

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▫ Recalibrating The Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
▫ Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 186
▫ Programming HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 190
▫ Using HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
▫ Erasing HomeLink Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
▫ Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 192
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
▫ Open Sunroof - Express Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
▫ Comfort Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
▫ Closing Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
▫ Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
▫ Venting Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders

(40–20–40 Seats) — Automatic Transmission . . 199

▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders

(Bucket Seats) — Automatic Transmission . . . . 201

▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

▫ Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
▫ Rear Cupholder — Mega Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

▫ Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

▫ Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)—

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
. . . . . . 206
. . . . . . 207

▫ Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models) ▫ Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models) ▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers

(Mega Cab Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

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䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster And

Heated Side View Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . 209
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped . . . 209
▫ Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped . . . . . . . . 210
䡵 Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 210
䡵 Pickup Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
䡵 Slide-In Campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
▫ Camper Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
䡵 Easy-Off Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
▫ Lock Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

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▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside

The Vehicle

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

The Vehicle

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

MIRRORS

Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield).

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Adjusting Rear View Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light 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.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an- other vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side convex mirror. Some vehicles will not have a convex right side mirror.

Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All 6 x 9 inch exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and normal.

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Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped

Power Mirror Movement

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

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Power Mirror Switches

Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right mirror, and set it to the center off position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror when you are finished adjusting the mirror. To adjust a mirror, select left or right with the top switch, and press one of the four arrows for the direction you want the mirror to move.

Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped

The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition On. Turning Off the rear window defroster or the ignition will deactivate the Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors feature. These features also turn off after activation, when 15
minutes have elapsed. To reactivate, simply press the button again. Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out- board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out or In). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main mirror surface.

NOTE: rearward prior to entering an automated car wash.

Fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towing mirrors

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Blindspot Mirror

Trailer Towing Position

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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” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans- mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnect™ system. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. 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 access the system.

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Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon- nect™ 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 be adjusted either 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. Operations 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.

UConnect™ Switches

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands- Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. If your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g.,

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• 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 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 use the combined form voice com- mand ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: ⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remember, 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 your options are at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ follow- ing 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.

Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence 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

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Phone⬙ and follow the audible prompts.

The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Phone Pairing⬙ and follow the audible prompts. • 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. • 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.

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• 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⬙).

Call/Dial by Saying a Number • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Dial.⬙

call.

• System will prompt you to say the number you want • For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901.⬙ • The UConnect™ system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.

“Dial” or Call.⬙

Call/Dial 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 want call.

you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone- book. Refer to ⬙Add Names to Your UConnect™ 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.

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

⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙

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• 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

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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: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • 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.

entry that you wish to edit.

⬙Phonebook 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. Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙

• 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. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current

language is deleted.

After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be de- leted. Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted.

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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 • The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the

⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙

phonebook entries.

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• To call one of the names in the list, press the ⬙Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired name, and then 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.

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 ⬙Toggling Between Calls.⬙ To combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call.⬙ Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold To put a call on hold, press the ⬘Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the ⬘Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. 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

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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 under ⬙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.

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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.

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 paired phone name is not language specific and usable across all languages. 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.

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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 and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed 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.

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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” cover- age details in the Warranty information booklet and on the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.

Paging To learn how to page, refer to ⬙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 ⬙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- phone system. 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. 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.

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Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect™ system 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 If available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your cell phone, the UConnect™ system will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using UConnect™. The status is given for roaming net- work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.

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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.⬙

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 from 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, then 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 the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “de- lete” a paired phone.

“Setup Phone pairing”.

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⬙Setup Select Phone⬙ and follow the prompts.

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 • You can also press the ⬘Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select. • 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⬙ and follow the • You can also press the ⬘Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played and then choose the phone you wish to delete.

prompts.

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, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work for some.

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motion is recommended.

names in the UConnect™ phonebook.

• 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 nametag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook. • 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.

spoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙

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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 loudness 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 Occasionally, Cellular phones have been found to lose 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. Power-Up After switching the 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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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

SEATS The seating options available in this truck are the result of extensive customer research and evaluations. Seats are also a primary part of the Occupant Restraint (protection) System of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehicle.

WARNING!

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

40-20-40 Front Seat

Manual Seat Adjuster

As the name implies, the seat is divided into 3 segments. The outboard seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat. The back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storage compartment (if equipped).

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Each outboard seat is independently adjustable forward or rearward and is equipped with a back recliner. The manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is found at the front edge of each seat cushion. Pull up on the handle and slide the seat to get the most comfortable position.

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.

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Reclining Seats (1500 Standard and Quad Cab Models) The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back and adjust for comfort.

WARNING!

You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this position, the shoulder harness will no longer be restraining you. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries. Recline in a seat only when the vehicle is parked.

Seat Recliner Handle

Reclining Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back and adjust for comfort.

Manual Recline Lever

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WARNING!

You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this position, the shoulder harness will no longer be restraining you. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries. Recline in a seat only when the vehicle is parked.

Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of neck 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, push in the button and then push down on the head restraint.

Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of the driver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’s seatback increases or decreases the lumbar (lower back) support.

Head Restraints

Manual Lumbar Adjustment

Power Seats (1500 Standard and Quad Cab Models) — If Equipped

CAUTION!

Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls.

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Power Seat Switch

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The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. One switch controls the seat move- ment. The six-way switch can be moved forward or back- wards to get the most comfortable position. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height or to change the seat angle by tilting it up or down.

Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) — If Equipped

CAUTION!

Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls or the Occupant Classi- fication System.

Power Seat Switch Position

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Power Seat Switch

Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward

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The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move- ment. The four-way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwards to get the most comfortable posi- tion. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switches, tilting it up or down.

Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models

Reclining Rear Seats — Mega Cab Models The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back and adjust for comfort.

Tilt Adjustment

Rear Seat Recliner Handle

Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — Mega Cab Models Both the left and right rear seat backs can be folded down and used as a table. To fold either rear seat back down (Table Mode), lift the handle and fold the seat back forward. Simply lift the seat back to return the seat to the upright position. Verify that it is locked in place.

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Table Mode Handle

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backs provide 2 D-rings and each of the rear storage bin lids provide 2 slotted cutouts. Use a cargo tie down to secure cargo in the cargo carrying area.

Table Mode

Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) — Mega Cab Models Both the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (Kneel Mode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of the rear seat

Securing Cargo

WARNING!

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

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WARNING!

Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle, causing serious injury or possible death. Secure cargo with a cargo tie down using the D-Rings provided on the back of the seats and the slotted cutouts in the rear storage bin lid.

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NOTE: The rear seat will drop and move forward in Kneel Mode. To fold either rear seat flat (Kneel Mode), lift the handle and fold the seat forward. Simply lift the seat back to return the seat to the upright position. Verify that it is locked in place.

Kneel Mode

Kneel Mode Handle

WARNING!

Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel under the climate controls.

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Heated Seat Switches

Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW). Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, then press the switch again to obtain Low heat level. Pressing the switch a third time will turn the heated seats OFF. If you do not purposefully turn the switch OFF, the seat heating level will automatically change to the next lower

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level, or OFF. The High heat level operates for 30 minutes (approximate), the Low heat level operates for 30 min- utes (approximate). The seat heat will also turn OFF when the ignition is turned OFF. Both of the indicators ON identifies High heat level. The lower indicator On only, identifies Low heat level. Flashing indicator lights on the switch indicate that the Heated Seat System needs servicing.

WARNING!

Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

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released you must reach into the opening beneath the center of the grille and push up the latch to release the safety catch before raising the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.

Hood Release Lever

To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. Once the hood is

Secondary Latch

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WARNING!

LIGHTS

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 latched fully before driving.

Headlight Switch Location

Interior Lights

Dimmer Control

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 upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN- LOCK button is pressed on the key fob. When a door is

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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 10
minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 10
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.

Headlamp Delay To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 90
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. 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.

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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 and Fleet Vehicles) 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.

Light Switch Rotation

Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage