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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
Vehicle
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.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
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Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. 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,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫General Information .................. 127
 Voice Recognition (VR) System —
If Equipped .......................... 127
▫ Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation . . . 127
▫ Commands ........................ 129
▫ Voice Training ...................... 132
 Seats .............................. 132
▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ...... 133
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..... 134
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ............. 136
▫ Eight-Way Power Seats — If Equipped ..... 136
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ........... 138
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 138▫
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......... 140
▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . 140
 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 141
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory ................ 141
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 142
▫ To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory ........................... 143
▫ Self-Limiting Control .................. 144
▫ Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control . . . 144
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 145
 Lights ............................. 146
▫ Headlights ......................... 147
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 147
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▫Headlight Delay ..................... 148
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......... 148
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 148
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 149
▫ Cargo Light ........................ 150
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 151
▫ Battery Saver ....................... 151
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(Canada Only And Fleet Vehicles) ......... 151
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 151
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 154
▫ Windshield Wipers ................... 154
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 155 ▫
Windshield Washers .................. 155
 Tilt Steering Column ................... 156
 Heating Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 157
 Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ..... 158
▫ Adjustment ........................ 158
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 160
▫ To Activate ......................... 160
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 161
▫ Deactivating Electronic Speed Control ...... 161
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 161
▫ Varying The Speed Setting .............. 161
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 162
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Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ........... 163
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... 163
▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display ........ 164
▫ Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist ...... 167
▫ Service The Rear Park Assist ............ 168
▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist ........... 168
 Rear Backup Camera — If Equipped ........ 168
▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off — With
Navigation Radio .................... 170
▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —
Without Navigation Radio .............. 170
 Overhead Console — If Equipped .......... 171
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 172
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 174▫
Programming HomeLink .............. 175
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 178
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 178
▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button ............................ 179
▫ Security ........................... 179
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 179
▫ General Information .................. 180
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 180
▫ Open Sunroof — Express Mode .......... 181
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 182
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 182
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 182
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▫Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 182
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 182
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 183
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 183
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 183
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 183
 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped .......................... 187
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 188
 Cupholders .......................... 189
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
(40–20–40 Seats) ..................... 189
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Mounted Shifter ..................... 190 ▫
Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab .......... 190
▫ Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab ........... 191
 Storage ............................. 191
▫ Glove Box Storage ................... 191
▫ Door Storage ....................... 193
▫ Center Storage Compartment —
If Equipped ........................ 194
▫ Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin —
If Equipped ........................ 196
▫ Seatback Storage ..................... 197
▫ Storage (Regular Cab) ................. 197
▫ Storage And Seats (Crew Cab) ........... 198
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Regular Cab Models) ................. 198
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control lever under the mirror to the night position (lever
flipped toward the rear of vehicle).The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in the
day position (lever flipped toward the windshield). The
mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through
the rear window.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the power button at the base of the mirror.
A light next to the button will illuminate when the
dimming feature is activated.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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