Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and parking lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the on position, or
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•the 7•8 and the 9•0 controls on the keyless entry keypad are
pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control (if equipped) mustnotbe set to the off position
for the illuminated entry system to operate.
The lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the off position, 10 minutes after if the dome
lamp is off, and 30 minutes after if the dome lamp switch is left on.
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to lock or unlock the doors
without using a key.
The keypad can be operated with
the factory set 5–digit entry code;
this code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box, is
marked on the computer module, and is available from your authorized
dealer. You can also create your own 5–digit personal entry code.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory seats, mirrors and pedals
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Within five seconds press the 1•2 on the keypad.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
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Heated seats (if equipped)
The heated seat control is located on the climate control panel.
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
To operate the heated seats, do the following (engine must be running):
Press
to activate; pushagain to deactivate.
The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated.
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat, power
mirrors, and adjustable pedals to
two programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
To save memory positions:
1. Place the key in the ignition to
move the features to the drive
position.
2. Move all the memory features to the desired positions.
3. Press and hold one of the memory buttons for approximately two
seconds.
4. A tone will be heard when the memory save is complete.
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To recall a memory position:
•Press and release either memory 1 button or memory 2 button.
A position can be recalled:
•in any gearshift position if the ignition isnotin the on position.
•only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in the on position.
A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter
(unlock) control (if the transmitter is programmed
to a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code
that is programmed to a memory position.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for
more information on how to use the keypad, refer toRemote entry
systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
REAR SEATS
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the
event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the
head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close
to that position as possible.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down. Lift the head restraint
so that it is located directly or as
close as possible behind your head.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
11 10A Not used (spare)
12 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver power
seat (Memory)
13 5A Not used (spare)
14 10A Upfitter relay #3 feed
15 10A Climate control head
16 15A Upfitter relay #4 Feed
17 20A All lock motor feeds
18 20A Heated seat relay feed
19 25A Not used (spare)
20 15A Adjustable pedals, Datalink
21 15A Fog lamp relay feed, Cornering lamps
22 15A Park lamp relay feed
23 15A High beam headlight relay feed
24 20A Horn relay feed
25 10A Power telescoping mirror switch,
Demand lamps - underhood and
illuminated visor (battery saver)
26 10A Cluster
27 20A Ignition switch feed, Passenger
compartment fuses 28, 42, 43, 44, and
45, Engine compartment starter relay
coil #57 (Diesel engine), Accessory
shutoff control module (if equipped)
(Diesel engine), Engine compartment
starter relay diode (gasoline engines)
28 5A Radio
29 5A Not used (spare)
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Not used (spare)
32 10A Restraints control module (RCM),
Passenger airbag deactivation
indicator
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
28 20A* Heated mirror relay
29 30A* Passenger power seat
30 10A** A/C clutch relay
31 15A** Power fold mirror relay
32 20A** Fuel pump relay
33 20A** Back-up lamp relay
34 25A** Trailer stop/turn relay
35 5A** ESOF relay coils
36 10A**Gasoline engines:Powertrain
control module (PCM) keep alive
power, Canister vent
Diesel engine:Engine control
module (ECM) keep alive power
37 10A** Transmission control module (TCM)
(Diesel engine only)
38 — Not used
39 50A* ECM power (Diesel engine)
40 30A* Starter relay
41 20A* Power point (Center console - front)
42 30A* Trailer park lamp relay
43 20A* Power point (Center console - rear)
44 30A* Trailer battery charge relay
45 30A* Driver power seat or memory module,
Air ride seats
46 40A* Run/Start relay
47 50A* GPCM #2 (Diesel engine only)
48 30A* ESOF relay hi-lo
49 30A* Wiper motor
50 30A* PCM relay coil, PCM relay (Gasoline
engines only)
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................310
Power door locks ......................148
Power mirrors ...........................127
Power point ...............................124
Power steering ..........................271
fluid, checking and adding ....381
fluid, refill capacity ................390
Power Windows .........................124
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................273
R
Radio ................................43, 45, 52
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................68
Rear-view camera system .........282
Relays ........................................305
Remote entry system ...............152
illuminated entry ....................157
locking/unlocking
doors ................................148, 153
replacing the batteries ...........155
Reverse sensing system ...........280
Roadside assistance ..................302
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .....172–177
Safety defects, reporting ..........343
Safety restraints ................172–177
Belt-Minder...........................180
extension assembly ................183
for adults .........................173–177
for children .............................194lap belt ....................................179
warning light and
chime ...............................179–180
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................206
Safety seats for children ..........198
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................395
Satellite Radio Information ........65
Seats ..........................................163
child safety seats ....................198
cleaning ...................................351
heated ......................................102
memory seat ...................154, 168
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................157
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............159, 161
Servicing your vehicle ..............354
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................47
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................54
Snowplowing .................7, 299–300
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............188
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................389, 394
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
four-wheel drive vehicles .......301
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Speed control ............................131
Starting your vehicle ........263–265
jump starting ..........................330
Steering wheel
controls ....................................134
tilting .......................................121
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