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We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many,
but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the
strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some
rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped
with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the
tension in the strap.
In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower
straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach
the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether
anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we
have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc-
tions that come with the child restraint system.WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat
belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt
tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary
to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting
noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and
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then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For
additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic
Locking Mode” in this section.
To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat
belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the
belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate
into the buckle. Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out
of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the
retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten
the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt
system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion-
ally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Child Restraint Tether Anchor
Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for con-
nection to tether anchors have been available for some
time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will
provide add-on tether strap kits for their older products.
Regular Cab models have two tether anchorages, oneeach behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab
and Crew Cab models have three anchorages, one behind
each of the rear seats.
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 instruc-
tions below. See your authorized dealer for help if
necessary.
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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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Rear Window Features .................. 199
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 199
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ 200
▫ Manual Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ 200
 Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped ........ 201
 Pickup Box .......................... 203
▫ Rambox — If Equipped ................ 203
▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped ............ 207▫
Bed Rail Tie-Down System .............. 214
 Slide-In Campers ...................... 216
▫ Camper Applications .................. 216
 Easy-Off Tailgate ...................... 216
▫ Disconnecting The Rear Camera —
If Equipped ........................ 216
▫ Removing The Tailgate ................ 217
▫ Locking Tailgate — If Equipped .......... 218
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Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing
the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto-
matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
Slide-On-Rod Features of Sun Visor — If
Equipped
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi-
tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the
sun.
To use the Slide-On-Rod feature, rotate the sun visor
downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the
Slide-On-Rod until the sun visor is in the desired posi-
tion.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
The memory seat buttons are located on the outboard
side of the drivers seat cushion.
The memory buttons 1 and 2 can be programmed to
recall the driver’s seat position, driver’s outside mirror
position, adjustable brake, accelerator pedals position,Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) temperature set-
ting and radio station preset settings. Your Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro-
grammed to recall the same positions when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed.
NOTE:
The power lumbar option is not programmable
with driver memory seats.
Your vehicle was delivered with two RKE transmitters.
One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either
memory position. The memory system can accommodate
up to two RKE transmitters, each RKE transmitter linked
to either of the two memory positions.
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE
Transmitter to Memory
NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered
button (1 or 2) are pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store new settings.
Memory Seat Buttons
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1. Turn the vehicle key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and both sideview
mirrors to the desired positions.
NOTE:Not all motors may be moved at one time. Refer
to the eight-way power seat description in this section.
3. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired
positions.
4. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up
to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set).
5. Adjust the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
while the ATC is in Auto mode.
6. Press and release the SET button located on the
driver’s seat.
7. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY
button 1 or 2 on the driver’s seat. The next steps must be performed within 10 seconds if you desire to also use a
RKE transmitter to recall memory positions.
8. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key.
9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKE
transmitters.
10. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory
position using the other numbered memory button or to
link another RKE transmitter to memory.
NOTE:
A chime sound may be heard if Setting Memory
was inhibited for any reason.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
•The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory posi-
tions.
•Not all motors may be moved at one time. Please refer
to the eight-way power seat description in this section.
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To recall the memory settings for driver one, press
MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s seat or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to
memory position 1.
To recall the memory setting for driver two, press
MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s seat or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to
memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the
MEMORY buttons on the driver’s seat during a recall (S,
1, or 2), or pressing any one of the power seat buttons,
pressing the adjustable pedals button, or pressing either
the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
when not in the ignition switch. When a recall is can-
celled, the driver’s seat and the pedals stop moving. A
delay of one second will occur before another recall can
be selected.NOTE:
A chime sound may be heard if setting memory
was inhibited for any reason.
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
remove the key.
2. Press and release the memory SET button located on
the driver’s seat.
3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter.
To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either
memory position, repeat Steps 1-3 for each RKE trans-
mitter.
NOTE: The capability to link RKE transmitters to
memory is enabled when delivered from the factory. The
capability to link RKE transmitters to memory can be
disabled (or later re-enabled) by an authorized dealer. For
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