Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 246
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 247
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 248
Trip Odometer........................................... 248
Tachometer............................................... 248
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 249
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
(1500 Series)......................................... 249
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 250
Airbag Off Light......................................... 250
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 252
Charging System Light.............................. 254
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 255
Brake System Warning Light..................... 256
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 257
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 258
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 258
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 259
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 260
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 263
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 264
Security Light............................................ 264Fog Lamp Light......................................... 265
Cruise Control Light.................................. 265
Highbeam On Light................................... 265
Four-Wheel-Drive Light.............................. 265
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 266
Fuel Gage................................................. 266
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 267
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 267
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 268
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)............................ 275
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 279
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 289
Audio System(s)......................................... 300
Setting the Time........................................ 301
AM-FM Radio............................................ 304
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 306
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 312
Radio with CD and DVD (MP3) ................. 322
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 245.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 212.
C. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 267.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 211.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 247.
F. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 138. Tow/Haul Selector
Button (If Equipped). SeeTow/Haul Mode on
page 144. Range Selection Mode (Allison
Transmission
®and Hydra-Matic®6-Speed
Button (If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 138.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 300.
H. Instrument Panel Storage Area. SeeInstrument
Panel Storage Area on page 197.I. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If
Equipped). SeeTowing a Trailer on page 445.
J. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 221.
K. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 497.
L. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 162.
M. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 226. Dome Lamp Knob.
SeeDome Lamps on page 226. Fog Lamp
Button (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on
page 224.
N. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 218.
O. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 212.
P. Horn. SeeHorn on page 211.
Q. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped).
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 147.
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R. Ashtray (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 233.
S. StabiliTrak
®Button (If Equipped). See
StabiliTrak®System on page 381. Ultrasonic
Rear Park Assist Disable Button (If Equipped).
SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
on page 228. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped).
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on
page 136. Heated Windshield Washer
Fluid Button (If Equipped).Windshield Washer
on page 217.
T. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 232.U. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System (With Air Conditioning ) on page 234or
Climate Control System (Heater Only) on
page 237andDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 238.
V. Power Take Off (PTO) Control (If Equipped).
See Power Take Off (PTO) in the
DURAMAX
®Diesel Supplement Index.
W. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped).
SeeAirbag Off Switch on page 93.
X. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 196.
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E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 138.
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See
Tow/Haul Mode on page 144.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 267.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 300.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 221.
J. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If
Equipped). SeeTowing a Trailer on page 445.
K. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome
Lamp Override on page 226. Dome Lamp
Knob. SeeDome Lamps on page 226.
L. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped).
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 147.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 497.
N. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 162.
O. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 218.
P. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 212.Q. Horn. SeeHorn on page 211.
R. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 368.
S. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
(With Air Conditioning ) on page 234or
Climate Control System (Heater Only) on
page 237or Dual Automatic Climate Controls
(If Equipped). SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 238.
T. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 232. Cigarette Lighter
(If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 233.
U. StabiliTrak
®Button (If Equipped). See
StabiliTrak®System on page 381. Pedal Adjust
Button (If Equipped). SeeAdjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 136. Rear Park Assist
Disable Button (If Equipped). SeeUltrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 228.
Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button
(If Equipped). SeeWindshield Washer on
page 217.
V. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If Equipped).
SeeAirbag Off Switch on page 93.
W. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 196.
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Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, cruise control
is turned off.If your vehicle has an Allison
®automatic
transmission, see “Grade Braking and Cruise
Grade Braking (Allison Transmission
®) under
Tow/Haul Mode on page 144for an explanation of
how cruise control interacts with the range selection
mode, tow/haul and grade braking systems.
If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak
®™ system and
begins to limit wheel spin while you are using
cruise control, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 381. When road conditions allow you to
safely use it again, you may turn the cruise
control back on.
The cruise control
buttons are located on
left side of the
steering wheel.
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T(On/Off):This button can both activate and
turn off the system. The indicator light is on
when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise
control is off.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to
a previously set speed.
SET−(Set/Coast):Press this button to set the
speed or make the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise
control without erasing the set speed from
memory.
Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake
is set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level
is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on after the cruise control
has been set to the desired speed.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Press the cruise control On/Off button.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET−button located on the steering
wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off
the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the +RES button on the steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previous set
speed and stay there.
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Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To increase the cruise speed while using cruise
control:
Press and hold the +RES button on the
steering wheel until you reach your new
desired speed, then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button. Each time this is
done, the vehicle will go about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise
control:
Press and hold the SET– button on the
steering wheel until the desired lower speed is
reached, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press
the SET– button on the steering wheel
brie y. Each time this is done, the vehicle will
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle
speed. When you take your foot off the pedal,
the vehicle will slow down to the previous
set cruise speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will work on hills
depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you might have to step on the accelerator
pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a
lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Of
course, applying the brake turns off the cruise
control. Many drivers nd this to be too much
trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the cancel button on the steering wheel.
Press the On/Off button on the
steering wheel.
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When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a
temporary condition, the message PARK ASSIST
OFF will be displayed on the DIC screen and a
red light will come on the URPA display when the
shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). This
occurs under the following conditions:
The driver disables the system.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a
bicycle or an object was hanging out of your
trunk during your last drive when you turned off
the vehicle. If the attached objects are removed
from your vehicle before the start of your next
drive, the system will return to normal operation
unless an object is detected when the vehicle is
shifted into REVERSE (R). If this occurs, URPA
assumes the object is still attached, so you will
have to wait until the vehicle is driven forward
above 15 mph (25 km/h) before URPA will
return to normal operation.
The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So,
be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free
of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning
instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle on
page 601. If the DIC still displays the PARK
ASSIST OFF message after cleaning the
bumper and driving forward at a speed of at
least 15 mph (25 km/h), see your dealer.
Other conditions that may affect system
performance include vibrations from a
jackhammer or the compression of air brakes
on a very large truck or other mechanical
devices that interfere with URPA performance.
When URPA is disabled without driver action
and the driver attempts to turn URPA back on
by pressing the rear park aid button, the
indicator light will ash for 3 seconds and then
stay lit to indicate that URPA is off.
As always, drivers should use care when backing
up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being
sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and
blind spots.
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