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Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail
when you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not
there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring,
including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel
hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket
side steps or running boards.
•Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system.
The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if
modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for
any advanced airbag system service. If your seat including your trim
cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way (including removal
or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to
your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories
may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system
for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.
•You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount
or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
•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 an airbag
system.
Enhanced Accident Response System
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,
approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped
moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition
switch is turned off.
Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in an impact. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the system promptly:
•The airbag light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.
•The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.
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•The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
driving.
NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine
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 list below) in an event data recorder
prior to the moment of airbag deployment. Please note
that such data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys,
and are otherwise unavailable. In conjunction with other
data gathered during a complete accident investigation,
the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChryslerCorporation and others to learn more about the possible
causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to
assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition to
crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corpo-
ration, such investigations may be requested by custom-
ers, insurance carriers, government officials, and profes-
sional crash researchers, such as those associated with
universities, and with hospital and insurance organiza-
tions.
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
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Heater Defroster Ducts
Inspect the heater defroster ducts for proper operation.
Check for proper air flow through all defroster ducts. If
there are any question regarding the operation of your
heater defroster ducts, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.) or if the front airbags have deployed. If there is any
question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the
belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see you
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer. If there is a problem with the airbag light the
seatbelt light will flash.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in
the tread.
Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.
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Lights
Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are
detected the cause should be located and corrected.
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Seats................................108
▫Front Seat Manual Seat Adjustment........108
▫Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners..........109
▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment —
If Equipped.........................110
▫Adjustable Head Restraints — All Seating
Positions...........................110
▫8 - Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . 111
▫4 - Way Passenger’s Power Seat —
If Equipped.........................112
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............112
▫Second Row Bucket Seats —
Fold And Tumble.....................115
▫Second Row 40/20/40 Seat —
Fold And Tumble.....................117▫Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped.......120
▫Third Row 60/40 Folding — If Equipped....123
Driver Memory System — If Equipped.......125
▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory.......126
▫Memory Position Recall.................127
▫To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 127
▫Self-Limiting Control...................128
▫Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control....128
To Open And Close The Hood.............129
Lights...............................131
▫Interior Lights.......................132
▫Battery Saver........................132
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▫Headlight Delay......................133
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......133
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....134
▫Illuminated Entry.....................134
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....134
▫Lights-On Reminder...................135
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............135
▫Multifunction Control Lever..............135
Windshield Wipers And Washers............138
▫Windshield Wipers....................138
▫Windshield Washers...................139
Tilt Steering Column....................140
Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped......141▫Adjustment.........................141
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......142
▫To Activate..........................143
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............143
▫To Deactivate........................143
▫To Resume Speed.....................144
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............144
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............145
Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped.......146
Overhead Console......................150
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................151
Overhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped.....151
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▫Dome/Reading Lights..................151
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped.........................152
▫Compass/Temperature Button............158
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........160
▫Programming HomeLink................162
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 164
▫Using HomeLink.....................165
▫Erasing HomeLink Buttons..............165
▫Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 165
▫Security............................166
Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............167▫Express Open Feature..................167
▫Wind Buffeting.......................168
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................169
Electrical Power Outlets..................169
▫115V Inverter Outlet – If Equipped.........170
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
(Battery Fed Configuration)..............171
Floor Console.........................172
▫Front Floor Console Features.............172
▫Rear Floor Console Features – If Equipped . . . 175
Factory Installed Roof Luggage Rack.........176
Cargo Management System—If Equipped......178
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of truck). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Day/Night Mirror
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