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1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. Instantaneous fuel economy Select this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel economy. This will display your fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from excellent economy. Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer. 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer. 3. Press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the timer. Blank screen Press the RESET once to turn the message center display off. Setup menu Press this control for the following displays: • Reset For System Check • Oil Life • Rear Park Aid (if equipped) • Running Boards (if equipped) • Autolamp 102

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• Autolock • Autounlock • Easy Entry (if equipped) • Trailer Sway (if equipped) • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Reset to English (if in another language) Reset For System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. XXX% OIL LIFE 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. DOOR STATUS 4. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 5. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX 6. TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected) 7. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

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To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the following: 1. Press and release the SETUP control to display “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW”.

2. Press and hold the RESET control for two seconds and release. Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE SET TO 100%” is displayed.

Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or six months to another value, proceed to Step 3. 3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the RESET control switch to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and press will reduce the value by 10%. Rear Park Aid (if equipped) This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. 1. To disable/enable the reverse sensing system feature with the vehicle in P (Park), select this function from the SETUP MENU or put the vehicle in R (Reverse). 2. Press and hold the RESET control to turn the park aid ON or OFF. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO MENU. Running Boards (if equipped) This feature automatically deploys the side running boards for easy entry/exit from the vehicle or for cleaning.

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1. To disable/enable the power running board feature with the vehicle in P (Park), select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Press the RESET control to select the running boards setting as follows: • AUTO: the running boards will automatically deploy when a door is opened and automatically retract when the door is closed, • OUT: the running boards will remain deployed regardless of the doors being open/closed. This setting can be used when washing the vehicle, or accessing the roof rack. The running boards will stow and enter AUTO mode when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h), • OFF: the running boards will remain IN regardless of the doors being open/closed. Autolamp delay This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. 1. To disable/enable the autolamp delay feature, select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Press the RESET control to select the new Autolamp delay values of >0, >10, >20, >30, >60, >90, >120 or >180. Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion. 1. To disable/enable the autolock feature, select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the autolocks ON or OFF. Autounlock This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.

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1. To disable/enable the autounlock feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press and hold the RESET control switch to turn the autounlock ON or OFF. 3. Press the RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item. Easy Entry (if equipped) This feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards for easy exit from the vehicle. 1. To disable/enable the easy entry/exit seat feature, select this function from the SETUP menu. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or off. Trailer sway (if equipped) This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway. 1. To disable/enable the trailer sway feature, select this function from the SETUP menu for the current display mode. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the trailer sway on or off. Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric. Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 2. Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices.

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Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. 3. Press and hold the RESET control for two seconds to set the language choice. Reset to English (if in another language) When entering the SETUP MENU and a non-English language has been selected, “HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH” will be displayed. Press and hold the RESET control to set the language choice. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Warning messages can be divided into three categories: • Cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected. • Reappears 10 minutes after resetting it. • Reappears if the condition clears, then reoccurs within the same

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Warning display Driver door ajar Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar XXX miles to E fuel level low Check charging system Tire pressure sensor fault Low tire pressure Service RSC now Check fuel fill inlet Check 4x4 (if equipped) Tire pressure monitor fault Brake fluid level low Trailer brake module fault (if equipped) Oil change required XX% Oil life change soon Wiring fault on trailer (if equipped) Check rear park aid (if equipped) Trailer disconnected (if equipped)

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Status The warning can return after the ignition key is turned from off to on if the condition still exists.

The warning can be reset. If the condition/problem occurs again, the message can return after being reset. The warning can return after the ignition key is turned from off to on if the condition/problem still exists.

The warning can be reset. The warning can return after the ignition key is turned from off to on if the condition/problem still exists.

The warning can be reset. The warning can return immediately after being reset if the condition/problem still exists. The warning will return 10 minutes after being reset if the condition/problem still exists. The warning can return after the ignition key is turned from off to on if the condition/problem still exists.

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Status The warning can be reset. The warning can return immediately after being reset if the condition still exists. The warning will return 10 minutes after being reset if the condition/problem still exists. The warning can return after the ignition key is turned from off to on if the condition still exists. The warning can be reset. The warning can return immediately after being reset if the condition still exists. Temporary alert

For 4x4 low stop vehicle (if equipped) For 4x4 low shift to N (if equipped) To exit 4x4 low stop vehicle (if equipped) To exit 4x4 low shift to N (if equipped) Trailer connected Train left front tire Train right front tire Train right rear tire Train left rear tire Tires not trained – repeat Training complete DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed.

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XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM — Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at normal speeds, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT — Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. SERVICE RSC NOW — Displayed when the RSC system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK FUEL FILL INLET — Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK 4X4 (if equipped) — Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is present. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed and accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — Displayed when an oil change is required.

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XX% OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON — Displayed when an oil change will soon be required and shows the percentage of oil life left. WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) — Displayed if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Refer to Reverse sensing system in the Driving chapter. TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) — Displayed when a trailer connection becomes disconnected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when a fault has been detected by the ABS module. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the parking brake is engaged. TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (if equipped) — Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when 4X4
LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (if equipped) — Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TRAILER CONNECTED (if equipped) — Displayed when a correct trailer connection (a trailer with electric trailer brakes) is sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.

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TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TIRES NOT TRAINED – REPEAT (if equipped) — Displayed when an error occurs while training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAINING COMPLETE (if equipped) — Displayed when training of the TPMS system is complete. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

WARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the

accelerator or the brake pedals.

Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.

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TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a tailgate lock designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to the • Turn ignition key to the left to

right to engage lock.

unlock.

Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading. Note: If equipped with a Reverse Camera System (RCS), do steps 1
through 3 before removing the tailgate. 1. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in-line connector under the pickup box on the passenger side of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. Install a protective cap (located in the glove box) onto the in-line RCS connector that remains under the pickup box. 3. Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper. Place the tailgate harness out of the way under the pickup box.

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4. Lower the tailgate. 5. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the support screw. Disconnect cable. 6. Disconnect the other cable. 7. Lift tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Lift right side off of its hinge. 9. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 10. Remove tailgate from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to the right. To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. To open the tailgate step: 1. Flip down the tailgate. 2. Pull the yellow latch lever to the ) to release the unlock positon ( grab handle from its stowed postion and raise the handle upright until you feel it latch and see the latch ). The lever in the lock positon ( yellow lever only needs to be used when releasing the grab handle.

3. Rotate the center molding to unlatch the tailgate step and pull it towards you to extend it. 4. Flip open the step panel to widen the step. Note: To reduce risk of falling: • Operate step only when the vehicle is on level surface. • Operate step only in areas with • Always open flip panel to widen step.

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• Always use grab handle when stepping up and down. • Step not intended for bare-footed use. • Keep step clean from contamination before use (e.g. snow, mud) • Keep the step load (you + load) below 350 lb. (159 kg). • Never drive with step deployed. To close the tailgate step: 1. Close the step panel, then lift and fully close the tailgate step into the tailgate. 2. Slide the latch at the bottom of the handle, then lower the handle. Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before moving the vehicle. • Never drive with the step or grab handle deployed. • Replace slip resistance tape (serviceable item) if worn out. • Replace handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. • Do not tow with grab handle or step frame.

Box side step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a box side step that allows easier access to the truck bed. Note: Do not drive vehicle with box side step(s) in the deployed position. Note: The Box Side Step load carrying capability (1 person + cargo) is 500 lbs (227 kg). Do not exceed 500 lbs (227 kg).

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To deploy the box side step, with your foot, push down on the button. The step will automatically extend out from the stowed position. Note: The box side steps may operate slower in cooler temperatures. In adverse conditions, debris such as mud, dirt, snow, ice, and salt may become trapped in the box side step mechanism, possibly causing the box side step to not deploy automatically after pressing the button. If this occurs, ensure that the button is pressed down, carefully manually pull out the box side step, wash off the debris with a high-pressure car wash wand, and re-stow the step.

To stow the box side step, with your foot, push the box side step under the truck until fully latched. Do not push on the button while stowing the box side step. Note: Do not use the box side steps to lift the vehicle when jacking. Utilize proper jacking points. Refer to Changing the tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Note: This feature is not intended for off-road usage.

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To open the bed extender into tailgate mode: 1. Pull the locking pin toward the center of the vehicle.

2. Open the latches to release the panels.

3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate.

Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other side of the bed extender.

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4. Connect the two panels, then rotate both knobs a quarter-turn clockwise to secure the panels. 5. Ensure the latch rod is inserted into the tailgate hole and the locking pins on both sides are engaged into their holes in the pick-up box. 6. Reverse steps for storage of the bed extender.

Note: When the vehicle is in motion, ensure the locking pins and knobs are fully engaged. Note: Ensure all cargo is secured. Note: When the vehicle is in motion, the tailgate load must not exceed 150 lbs. (68 kg). Note: The bed extender should always be kept in the grocery mode or stowed position with the tailgate closed when not being used for the purpose of restraining cargo in the tailgate mode.

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To open the bed extender into grocery mode, follow Steps 1–4 by rotating the panels away from the tailgate. Close the tailgate.

CARGO AREA FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)

Cargo management system (if equipped) The cargo management system consists of the Cargo rail package with the following as optional accessories: • Front header bar (if equipped) • Cross bars (if equipped) • Bed divider (if equipped) • Side mounted tool bins (if equipped)

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Cargo rail package: The strong extruded aluminum double channel rails and four adjustable cleats are designed to hold loads up to 600 lb (272 kg) per cleat (maximum of two cleats per rail).

• Cleat positions are adjusted by pulling the knob and turning slightly to lock open. The cleat can then be moved along the rail. Once the desired position is reached, return the knob to the horizontal position. Pull the cleat side-to-side to ensure it has locked into the next available hole location.

• To remove cleat from rail, pull the knob and turn slightly to lock open

and slide it off the end of the rail.

When installing cleat, reverse instructions above. Note: When replacing a cleat into the rail, make sure the oval embossed on the knob is not upside down. This will ensure that the cleat is properly oriented to accept accessory attachments.

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• Attachment cleats from side rails or other attachments may be positioned in the front header bar to secure loads up to 600 lb (272 kg) per cleat (maximum of two cleats).

• Cleats and other attachments may be inserted through the access window located in the center of the header bar. These items can then be slid to either side, and secured the same way as the side rails.

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Cross bars: Aluminum cross bars with T-slot channels in all four sides, and a latch mechanism that allows the end supports to snap over the existing cleats. Cross bars are rated to hold loads up to 100 lb (45 kg) load evenly distributed between the two crossbars, and the T-slots are sized to accept industry-standard roof rack accessories.

shroud off of the cleat.

• To remove cross bar, lift handle on each side and lift end support • To install cross bar, align cleats directly across from each other on the same rail (upper or lower). Then place crossbar end support onto cleat and press down on each side until the latch handle cycles up and then press the handle down to secure (pull up on the bars to ensure they are securely attached). • To install accessories into T-slots, remove cross bar and turn upside down, then find the slip joint end, indicated with an arrow embossed on the bottom of the support. Using a T25 Torx driver, remove two Torx head bolts from bottom, and slide end support off of aluminum extrusion. Insert accessory into desired T-slot, and install end support. When tightening Torx head bolts, hand tightening with a Torx driver is sufficient, DO NOT over torque by using a ratchet.

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shroud off of the cleat.

• To remove bed divider, lift handle on each side and lift end support • To install bed divider, align cleats directly across from each other on the lower rail. Then place divider end support onto the cleats and press down on each side until the latch handle cycles up then press the handle down to secure (pull up on the divider to ensure they are securely attached). • To install accessories into T-slots, remove bed divider, then find the slip joint end, indicated with an arrow embossed on the support. Using a T25 Torx driver, remove two Torx head bolts and slide end support off of the aluminum extrusion. Insert accessory into desired T-slot and install end support. When tightening Torx head bolts, hand tightening with a Torx driver is sufficient, DO NOT over torque by using a ratchet.

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Side mounted tool bins: Watertight bins can be positioned at any point along the side rails and can be easily removed (even when full), and carried to wherever the contents are needed. Each bin will hold up to 60 lb (27 kg) of cargo, and has a drain plug for use as a cooler. Note: When multiple bins are placed on one side of the pickup box, the total cargo weight in all bins on that side of the pickup box cannot exceed 60 lb (27 kg).

• To access the lock, pull the tab at the base of the rubber cap to

uncover the lock. When you are done with the lock always reinstall the rubber cap on the lock to ensure proper sealing. When the bin is unlocked the rubber cap does not need to be removed to open the bin, just press the rubber cap to unlatch the lid.

• The lock cylinder is keyed to the first ignition key to be turned in the

lock. This allows one key to work all bins, even if more are ordered through the dealer. The dealer will usually key the locks during pre-delivery, but if necessary, simply remove the sticker covering the keyhole, insert ignition key and turn to the extent of travel in each direction. This key will then be the only key to unlock the bin.

• Once the key has been set, simply turn the key to the right to lock, or

to the left to unlock. When locked, the push-button will not depress when pushed.

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• To install, reverse the above instructions. Note: Remove the bins during severe off road driving to avoid damage to the cargo bins and pickup box.

WARNING: If any levers are visible above the lid of the bin, the bin is not securely attached to the rail, and may become

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KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to the SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press control to unlock all doors.

Press control to lock all doors.

Smart unlocking feature The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of your vehicle. With the key in any ignition position: • The driver’s door will automatically unlock if it is locked by the

driver’s power lock control while the driver’s door is open.

The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and performing one of the following actions: • Pressing the manual lock button on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter. • Operating the keyless entry keypad. • Operating the driver’s door with a key will only lock the driver’s door.

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and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower and

transmission the park brake should not be engaged) and

Autolock The autolock feature is available on vehicles with power locking. This feature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition is in the on position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, (for manual • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled. There are four methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, or • Performing the power door lock control procedure, • Performing the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) procedure, or • Performing the message center (if equipped) procedure. Power door unlock/lock procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process. 1. Turn the ignition to the on position. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the on to the off position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp.

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6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Keyless entry keypad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the off position. 2. Close all doors 3. Enter 5–digit entry code 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8. 5. Release the 7 • 8. 6. Release the 3 • 4. The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled. Message center procedure For information regarding the activation and deactivation of the autolocks feature using the message center, refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter.

Autounlock feature The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h); • the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the • the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being

off or accessory position; and

transitioned to the off or accessory position.

Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock feature Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated; there are four methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, • by using a power door unlock/lock sequence,

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• using a keypad procedure (if equipped), or • or by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer

to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter.

Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autolock feature. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the off position. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8 a second time. 5. Release the 3 • 4. The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled.

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Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autounlock feature using the vehicle’s message center, refer to Message center information in the Driver Controls chapter.

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DOORS) • When these locks are set, the

rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.

• The rear doors can be opened

from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. • Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers,

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• structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without • lock all the vehicle doors without • activate the personal alarm. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to your authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

a key.

and release again within three seconds to unlock the

Two step door unlocking and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior 1. Press lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position. 2. Press passenger doors and the rear doors. The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to the off position. One step door unlocking If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, press once to unlock the passenger doors and the rear doors. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section), if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position. Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. Unlocking can be switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry holding both the transmitter for approximately four seconds and release. The turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking. Repeat the procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking.

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and release to lock all the doors. The turn signal lamps will

Locking the doors 1. Press flash. 2. Press doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once, and the turn signal lamps will flash once more. If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps and the turn signal lamps will not flash.

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the

Car finder twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn Press lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to

Sounding a panic alarm Press accessory or on to deactivate. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position.

Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column (if equipped) The remote entry transmitter allows you to recall the memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column (if equipped) feature. Press steering column (if equipped) to the desired memory position. Note: The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled.

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Activating the three-button memory switch (if equipped) To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat, power mirrors, adjustable pedals and steering column (if equipped) to the desired positions. 2. Press the SET control on the driver’s seat memory switch. 3. Within five seconds, press the 1
or 2 control on the driver’s seat memory switch to associate with Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions. 4. Press the SET control again. 5. Within 5 seconds, press the or remote entry transmitter. 6. Press the 1 or 2 control on the driver’s seat memory switch. 7. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired. Deactivating the three-button memory switch (if equipped) To deactivate this feature: 1. Press the SET control on the driver’s seat memory switch. 2. Within five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the driver’s seat memory switch. 3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.

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control on the remote entry

Activating the two-button memory switch (if equipped) To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat, power mirrors, adjustable pedals and steering column (if equipped) to the desired positions. 2. Press and hold either the 1 or 2
control on the driver’s seat for five seconds. (A tone will be heard after 11⁄2 seconds when the memory store is done) continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 3. Within three seconds press the transmitter. 4. A tone will be heard when the activation is complete. 5. Repeat this procedure for another remote entry transmitter if desired. Deactivating the two-button memory switch (if equipped) 1. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 control on the driver’s seat memory switch for five seconds. (A tone will be heard after 11⁄2 seconds when the memory store is done) continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 2. Within three seconds press the transmitter. 3. A tone will be heard when the deactivation is complete. 4. Repeat this procedure for another remote entry transmitter if desired.

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Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.

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To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.

2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement.

programming, or

Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle’s memory, or you would like to purchase additional remote transmitters and have them programmed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your authorized dealer for • Perform the programming procedure yourself. Programming remote transmitters It is necessary to have all (maximum of four — original and/or new) of your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmitters are not present during the programming

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procedure, the transmitters that are not present during programming will no longer operate the vehicle. To program the transmitters yourself: Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence. • Unlock all doors using the power door lock/unlock control. Insert a key and turn the ignition from the 1 (off) to the 3 (on) position and cycle between 1 (off) and 3
(on) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the eighth turn ending in the 3 (on) position. The locks will cycle to confirm that the programming mode has been entered.

• Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any

button on a transmitter. The locks will cycle once to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.) • Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters. The locks will cycle once to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed. • When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm, or when the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code are correctly entered into the keyless keypad. The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the on position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate.

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The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the last door is closed, even if the dimmer control is on. Perimeter lighting feature (if equipped) The perimeter lighting feature illuminates the exterior of the vehicle in order to provide better visibility to the user while he or she approaches and enters the vehicle. The perimeter lighting feature activates when: • the ignition is in the off position, • the autolamp sensor determines that it is dark, and • the user activates an unlock feature, using either the remote keyless

transmitter or the keypad.

The perimeter lighting feature will illuminate the headlamps and parking lamps for 25 seconds, or until: • the ignition is turned to any position other than the off position, or • the user activates a lock feature, using either the remote keyless

transmitter or the keypad.

Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature Your vehicle comes with the perimeter lighting feature enabled. All vehicle doors must be closed before beginning the procedure. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds, or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait a minimum of 30 seconds to begin again. 1. Turn the ignition to the on position, then press the power door control three times. 2. Turn the ignition to the off position, then press the power control three times. door 3. Turn the ignition to the on position; the horn will chirp to indicate the driver configuration mode has been activated. control two times. Note: 4. Within five seconds, press the power door One horn chirp should be heard, indicating the system has been disabled.

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Conversely, a horn chirp followed by a honk will indicate the system is enabled. Pressing the power door control two times again will turn the feature on if it was previously off, or off if it was previously on. Every two consecutive presses of the power door successfully entering the configuration mode will change the enable/disable condition of the feature. 5. Turn the ignition to the off position to exit programming. Note: After exiting the driver configuration mode, the horn will chirp once to indicate a feature has been activated/deactivated.

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SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entry keypad to: • lock all vehicle doors. • unlock only the driver’s door. • unlock all vehicle doors. • program/erase the customer keycode. • enable/disable the autolocking feature. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box, is marked on the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. You can also create your own 5–digit personal entry code. When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation.

Anti-scan feature The keyless entry keypad is equipped with an anti-theft function called “antiscan.” The antiscan feature provides a one-minute lockout feature, where the user is unable to enter the vehicle using the keypad; this lockout occurs when a valid entry code has not been entered by the user within seven attempts (35 consecutive button presses). During the lockout, the keypad will flash and pressing the controls on the keypad will be ignored, except for pressing the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls simultaneously, which will still lock the vehicle. The anti-scan feature will be turned off after: • one minute, when the anti-scan feature times out. • one minute of keypad inactivity. • the 138

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Programming a personal entry code To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. After the code is entered, the locks will cycle, confirming that the new code has been set. Tips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal • If you set a second personal code it will erase your first personal code. Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. Press and release 1 • 2 then, 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 1. Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code will work. Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other. Note: The driver’s door will unlock and the interior lamps will illuminate after the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code are correctly entered. To unlock all doors, press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. To lock all doors, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. Note: The interior lamps will turn off. SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being

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started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition. Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster. • When the ignition is in the off position, the indicator will flash once every two seconds to indicate the SecuriLock™ system is functioning as a theft deterrent.

• When the ignition is in the on position, the indicator will glow for

three seconds to indicate normal system functionality.

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock™ system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the on position. If this occurs, turn the ignition off then back to on to make sure there was no electronic interference with the programmed key. If the vehicle doesn’t start, try to start it with the 2nd programmed key and if successful contact your authorized dealership for key replacement. If the indicator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily, the vehicle will not start, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service.

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Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position.

Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the on position with a coded key disarms the vehicle.

Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys.

Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only SecuriLock™ keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure. If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the first coded key from the ignition.

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4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (off) position, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. After three seconds but within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (off) position and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition. 8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least six seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat Steps 1
through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new spare key(s) programmed.

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SEATING

WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal

injuries in the event of a collision.

WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.

WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped

behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion.

The adjustable head restraints consist of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove

button (3),

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To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint.

3. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint.

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.

WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted

when the seat is occupied.

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To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position.

2. Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust/release button and the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint.

To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks.

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.

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WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly.

Front seat • Lift the track release bar to move

the seat forward or rearward. Make sure that the seat is relatched into place.

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• Pull the release lever handle

located on the side of the seat up to move the seatback forward or backward.

Using the armrest (if equipped) • Push the release control to move • Pull out the drawer at the bottom

the armrest up or down.

of the center seat to access the cup holders (if equipped)

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Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle.

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Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press the forward side of the control for additional support. Press the rear side of the control to reduce support.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal

injuries in the event of a collision.

WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system.

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The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.

Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.

Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward, backward, up or down.

Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward.

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Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (Three-button switch) (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver’s seat. • To program position one, move the driver seat and adjustable pedals to the desired position. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.

• To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control

2.

A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park. A memory position may be programmed at any time. Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (Two-button switch) (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, outside rearview mirrors and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver’s seat. • To program position one, move the driver seat, exterior mirrors and adjustable pedals to the desired positions using the associated controls. Press and hold control button 1 for at least two seconds. • To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control

button 2.

A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park (automatic transmission). A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.

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(unlock) control and the transmitter is

The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter programmed to a memory seat position or when you enter a valid customer code 1 or 2 on the keypad. To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter.. Note: The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled.

Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped) The easy entry feature automatically moves the driver’s seat 2 inches (5 cm) forward when: • the transmission is in P (Park) • the key is inserted into the ignition cylinder (If the seat is located less than 2 inches [5 cm] from the front of the seat track, the seat will travel up to 1⁄4 inch (.64 cm) to the front of the seat track). The easy out feature automatically moves the driver’s seat 2 inches (5 cm) backward when: • the transmission is in P (Park) • the key is removed from the ignition cylinder (If the seat is located less than 2 inches (5 cm) from the rear of the seat track, the seat will travel up to 1⁄4 inch (.64 cm) to the rear of the seat track). If the memory setting is programmed through the remote transmitter, upon unlocking the door via remote entry system, the seat position will travel to the desired memory setting less 2 inches (5 cm). Once entering the vehicle and inserting the key in the ignition while in P (Park), the easy entry feature will move the seat an additional 2 inches (5 cm) to the desired memory location. See Locks and Security for activating the memory seat feature through the remote entry system. Deactivating/activating the easy access/easy out feature The easy entry/exit feature can be turned off or on through the vehicle message center (if equipped). If your vehicle does not have a message center, the feature can be turned off or on through the following process: 1. Put the key into the ignition (The driver seat may move forward if the easy entry/exit feature is activated).

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2. Place the ignition key into the on position (do not start the vehicle). When the vehicle is in the on position, the interior and exterior lights, the climate controls, and the radio are functional without the engine started. See Programming remote transmitters for ignition switch diagram. 3. Turn the ignition key to the off position. 4. Cycle the ignition key between the off position and the on position a total of three times ending with the ignition in the off position. 5. Engage the forward or rearward seat switch. 6. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. (The driver seat may move rearward if the easy entry/exit feature is activated). Steps 2 through 6 must be performed within a 20 second period. The easy entry/exit feature will be deactivated. Repeating the above process will also reactivate the easy entry/exit feature.

Heated seats (if equipped)

WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord

injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater 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, because this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury.

Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the

seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.

To operate the heated seats, do the following: • Push control located on the

instrument panel to set at high heat.

• Push control again to set at low heat. • Push again to deactivate.

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The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. The system automatically shuts off after 10 minutes.

Heated and cooled seats (if equipped) The controls for the climate controlled seats are located on the dual electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC) system. Heated seats

WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord

injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater 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, because this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury.

Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the

seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.

The heated seats will only function when the engine is running. To operate the heated seats: Press once to activate the high heat setting (three indicator lights). Continue pressing to scroll through the other settings; medium heat (two indicator lights), low heat (one indicator light) or off. • DATC system

• Navigation-based system

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Cooled seats The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running. To operate the cooled seats: Press once to activate the high cool setting (three indicator lights). Continue pressing to scroll through the other settings; medium cool (two indicator lights), low cool (one indicator light) or off. • DATC system

A/C

• Navigation-based system

If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on, the feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated. Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped) The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be replaced periodically. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for more information. • There is a filter located under the

rear of each front seat.

• The filter can be accessed from the second row seat. Move the front

seats all the way forward and up to ease access.

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To remove an air filter: 1. Remove key from ignition. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edge of the filter and rotate toward the front of the vehicle once tabs are released.

3. Remove filter.

To install a filter: • First, position the filter in it’s

housing making sure that the far forward end is all the way up in the housing. Then push in on the center of the outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position.

REAR SEATS

Second row head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with 2nd row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable.

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WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion.

The adjustable head restraints consist of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove

button (3),

button (4).

To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint.

2. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint.

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Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.

WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted

when the seat is occupied.

To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position.

2. Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust/release button and the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint.

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To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks.

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly.

Folding up the rear seats (SuperCab only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flipped up into a vertical storage position. 1. Pull control to release seat cushion. 2. Rotate seat cushion up until it locks into vertical storage position.

Returning the seat to seating position

WARNING: Make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seat cushion before returning the seat cushion to its original position, and that the seat cushion locks into place. Failure to do so may prevent the seat from operating properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of serious injury.

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1. Pull control on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from storage position. 2. Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position.

Folding up the rear seats (CrewCab vehicles only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flipped up into a vertical storage position. • Rotate seat cushion up by lifting on the corner until it locks into vertical storage position.

Returning the seat to seating position

WARNING: Before returning the seat cushion to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped

underneath the seat cushion.

1. Pull control on the bottom of the seat cushion to release seat cushion from storage position. 2. Push seat cushion down until it rests into the horizontal position.

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Armrest and cupholders (if equipped) Pull the strap located on the center seatback to access the armrest and cupholders. The cupholders are located inside the rear seat armrest. To open the cupholders: • Push in gently on the center of the plastic panel on the front edge of the armrest. The cupholders will partially open.

• Pull the cupholder fully open before using. To close the cupholders: • Push the front edge back into the seat until the cupholders are fully • Make sure there is nothing in the cupholders before attempting to

seated.

close them.

Make sure that the cupholders are fully seated before stowing the armrest.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Personal Safety System姞 The Personal Safety System威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant classifications and conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System威 consists of: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management • Driver’s seat position sensor. • Front crash severity sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • Passenger Airbag Off indicator light.

retractors, and safety belt usage sensors.

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Seating and Safety Restraints • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, and indicator lights.

How does the Personal Safety System姞 work? The Personal Safety System威 can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant classification and conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM may activate the safety belt pretensioners and/or either none, one, or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant classification and conditions. The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System威 determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag Supplemental Restraints (SRS) section in this chapter. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal Safety System威 to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System威 to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level.

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Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infants in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front.

WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air

bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child

restraints.

WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.

The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the passenger front airbag when a rear facing child seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. Even with this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty. When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the “pass airbag off” indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off. See Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section of this chapter. Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information

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allows your Personal Safety System威 to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety belt usage sensors later in this chapter. Front outboard safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy management retractors section in this chapter. Determining if the Personal Safety System姞 is operational The Personal Safety System威 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System威 is not required. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, and the driver seat position sensor. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

turned on.

periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System威 serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless