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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 18
Entertainment Systems 21
How to get going 21
AM/FM stereo with CD 25
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 33
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 41
USB port 43
Satellite radio information 46
Family entertainment system 49
Navigation system 81
SYNC 81
Climate Controls 82
Manual heating and air conditioning 82
Automatic temperature control 84
Auxiliary passenger climate control 87
Rear window defroster 88
Lights 89
Headlamps 89
Turn signal control 93
Bulb replacement 94
Driver Controls 100
Windshield wiper/washer control 100
Steering wheel adjustment 101
Power windows 105
Mirrors 107
Speed control 111
Message center 123
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AdvanceTrac:Flashes when the
AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem is
active. Illuminates solid when the
system has been disabled (by the
driver or as a result of a system
failure); refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
Four wheel drive low
(if equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged. If
the light fails to illuminate when the
ignition is turned ON, or remains on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Four wheel drive high
(if equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive is engaged. If the
light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on, or remains on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door, liftgate or the liftgate glass is
open.
Low fuel (if equipped):
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at or near empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Low washer fluid (if equipped):
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
4x4
LOW
4x4
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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
1. Turn off the headlamps and open
the hood.
2. Remove three screws from the
headlamp assembly and pull
headlamp forward.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch off and
open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two bolts from the
lamp assembly.
3. Remove the lamp assembly.
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