Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints
.......................................1-27
Air Bag System
.......................................1-48
Restraint System Check
............................1-61
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-6
Windows
.................................................. 2-8
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-10
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-11
Mirrors
....................................................2-39
Storage Areas
.........................................2-41
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-23
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-45
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-31Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-6
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-18
Rear Axle
...............................................5-61
Noise Control System
...............................5-62
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-63
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-63
Other Service Items
..................................5-64
Tires
......................................................5-68
Appearance Care
.....................................5-76
Vehicle Identification
.................................5-85
Electrical System
......................................5-86
Capacities and Specifications
.....................5-93
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
....5-100
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
............................ 7-6
Index.................................................................1
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Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-6
Door Locks....................................................2-6
Power Door Locks..........................................2-7
Windows.........................................................2-8
Manual Windows............................................2-8
Power Windows.............................................2-9
Sliding Rear Window.....................................2-10
Sun Visors...................................................2-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-10
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-11
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-11
Ignition Positions..........................................2-12
Starting Your Gasoline Engine........................2-12
Starting Your Diesel Engine...........................2-14
Starting Your DURAMAX™ Diesel Engine........2-19Engine Checks Before Operating....................2-22
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-23
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake.........................2-25
Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control......2-26
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-28
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-30
Parking.......................................................2-33
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-37
Engine Exhaust............................................2-37
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-38
Mirrors...........................................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-39
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-39
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-40
Outside Convex Mirrors.................................2-40
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-41
Storage Areas................................................2-41
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-42
Section 2 Features and Controls
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