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WARNING!An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the
seat could come loose and allow the child to crash
into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or
even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the
anchor positions directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap. Follow the
instructions below. See your dealer for help if nec-
essary.
Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center
Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats)
1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the
tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under
the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the
seat. 2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to
the square opening in the sheet metal.
3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the
tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence -
(Quad Cab Rear Seats)
1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and
reaching between the rear glass and rear seat. The tether
strap may be retained with an elastic band. Accessibility
to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat
cushion to the “up” position. Remove the elastic before
use.
2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and
adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head
restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and
then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat. 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint
and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat.
4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center
seat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring.
5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and
adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head
restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and
to the anchor directly behind the right seat.
6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the
tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur-
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Tether Anchorage Points at All Three Seating
Positions (Mega Cab)
1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the
tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under
the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the
seat.
2. Lift the cover, and attach the hook to the square
opening in the sheet metal.
3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the
tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Children Too Large for Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. Mega Cab Tether Strap Mounting THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71
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CAUTION!• During the first 500 miles (805 km) your new
vehicle is driven, do not tow a trailer. Doing so
may damage your axles, drivetrain and vehicle.
• Limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h) during the
first 500 miles (805 km) of towing.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
This vehicle is designed to carry passengers in the cab
only. For safety reasons, NEVER TRANSPORT PASSEN-
GERS IN THE CARGO AREA. WARNING!It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Lock Your Vehicle
Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your
own driveway or garage. Try to park your vehicle in a
well-lighted area and never invite theft by leaving ar-
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ...............................83
▫ Inside Mirror .........................83
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped ....84
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................84
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...........85
▫ Electronic Power Mirrors – If Equipped ......85
▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors – If Equipped ............86
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors – If Equipped ........86 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If
Equipped .............................87
▫ Operations ...........................89
▫ Phone Call Features ....................96
▫ UConnect™ System Features ..............99
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............103
▫ Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™
System .............................105
▫ General Information ...................112
Seats ................................113 3
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▫ 40-20-40 Front Seat ....................113
▫ Reclining Seats .......................114
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ..............115
▫ Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If
Equipped ...........................116
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............116
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............118
To Open And Close The Hood .............120
Lights ...............................121
▫ Interior Lights .......................122
▫ Battery Saver ........................123
▫ Headlamp Delay ......................123
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights .....124 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only And Fleet
Vehicles) ...........................124
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................125
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............125
▫ Multifunction Control Lever ..............125
Windshield Wipers And Washers ............127
▫ Windshield Wipers ....................127
▫ Windshield Washers ...................128
Tilt Steering Column ....................129
Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ......130
▫ Adjustment .........................131
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ......132
▫ ToActivate ..........................13280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ............151
Cupholders ...........................152
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40
Seats) — Automatic Transmission ..........152
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats)
— Automatic Transmission ..............154
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Manual
Transmission ........................154
▫ Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab) — If Equipped . . 155
Storage ..............................155
▫ Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) — If
Equipped ...........................155 ▫ Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)— If
Equipped ...........................157
▫ Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models) ......158
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers .............159
Rear Window Features ...................160
▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Side
View Mirrors — If Equipped .............160
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped . . . 160
▫ Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped ........161
Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped .........16182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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SEATS
The seating options available in this truck are the result of
extensive customer research and evaluations.
Seats are also a primary part of the Occupant Restraint
(protection) System of the vehicle. They need to be used
properly for safe operation of the vehicle.
WARNING!It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly. 40-20-40 Front Seat
As the name implies, the seat is divided into 3 segments.
The outboard seat portions are each 40% of the total
width of the seat. The back of the center portion (20%)
easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storage
compartment (if equipped). Manual Seat AdjusterUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113
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