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Doors
Tailgate
Tailgate (H3T)
{WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride
on the tailgate, even when the
vehicle is operated at low speeds.
People riding on the tailgate
can easily lose their balance
and fall in response to vehicle
maneuvers. Falling from a moving
vehicle may result in serious
injuries or death. Do not allow
people to ride on the tailgate.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a safety
belt properly.
Open the tailgate by pulling up on
the outside handle while pulling the
tailgate down.
When putting the tailgate up, be
sure it latches securely.Removing the Tailgate
To remove the tailgate:
1. Open the tailgate fully and
remove the retainer clip from the
driver's side hinge.
It is recommended that the
retainer clip be stored in a safe
place, like the glove box.
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2. Lift up slightly on the entiretailgate assembly.
Remove the retaining cables
from both sides of the pickup
box by pulling the clips away
from the bolt heads while
pushing the cable bracket
forward. When the larger part of
the hole on the bracket is over
the bolt, slide the bracket off of
the bolt.
3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the passenger's side
and pull the tailgate toward you,
then move the tailgate to the
right to release the driver's side.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall
the tailgate. Make sure it is secure. To partially lower the tailgate:
1. With the tailgate fully open, lift
up slightly on the entire tailgate
assembly.
Tailgate Partially Down
2. Remove the retaining cable from the passenger side of the pickup
box by pulling the clip away from
the bolt head while pushing the
cable bracket forward.
When the larger part of the hole
on the bracket is over the bolt,
slide the bracket off of the bolt. 3. Slide the lower end fitting onto
the front bolt. The tailgate will
now stay in the partially opened
position.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the driver side.
When closing the tailgate the
bracket cannot be in the partially
opened position. It must be
anchored on the rear bolt using
the top position on the bracket.
Swing-gate (H3)
To lock or unlock the swing‐gate,
use the power door lock switch or
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
{WARNING
Make sure the swing‐gate is
completely closed. Driving with
the swing‐gate open could injure
pedestrians or damage the
vehicle.
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Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{WARNING
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
H3 shown, H3T similar
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are located on the
driver door. To adjust the power mirrors:
1. Press the left or right side of the
selector switch to choose the
driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the round, four-way control pad to adjust the mirror.
Folding Mirrors
Manual
Manually fold the mirrors inward
to prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
To fold, pull the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to
return it to the original position.
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Compass Display
Presszto turn the compass
display on or off.
For more information about the
compass, see Compass
on
page 5‑3.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Windows
{WARNING
Leaving children, helpless adults,
or pets in a vehicle with the
windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by
the extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a
child, a helpless adult, or a pet
alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
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Power Windows
{WARNING
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keys is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function and
they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the
rear seat use the window lockout
button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
The power window controls are
located on each door.
The driver's door also has
passenger window switches.
The ignition must be in
ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN,
or in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9‑35. Pull up or press down on the front
edge of the switch to raise or lower
the window.
Express‐Down Window
The driver's window has an
express‐down feature that lowers
the window without holding the
switch. Press the front edge of the
switch past the first position to
activate the express‐down mode.
To stop the express‐down, pull up
on the switch. To open the window
partway, press the front of the
switch to the first position until the
window is at the desired level.
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3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
The front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
{WARNING
With head restraints that are
not installed and adjusted
properly, there is a greater
chance that occupants will
suffer a neck/spinal injury in a
crash. Do not drive until the head
restraints for all occupants are
installed and adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. To lower the head restraint,
press the button, located on the
top of the seatback, and push the
restraint down.
Push down on the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
The head restraints are not
designed to be removed.
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Seats and Restraints 3-3
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{WARNING
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver's seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push a
pedal when you do not want to.
Adjust the driver's seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.To move a manual seat forward or
rearward:
1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the bar.
Try to move the seat with your
body to be sure the seat is locked
in place.
Power Seat Adjustment
On a vehicle with power seats, the
controls used to operate them are
located on the outboard side of the
seats.
To adjust the seat:
.Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
.Raise or lower the front or rear
part of the seat cushion by
moving the front or rear of the
control up or down.
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.Raise or lower the entire seat
cushion by moving the control
up or down.
Lumbar Adjustment
Manual Lumbar
On vehicles with this feature, the
knob is located on the outboard side
of the seat.
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the lumbar support.
Power Lumbar
On vehicles with this feature, the
control is located on the outboard
side of the seat(s).
To increase or decrease lumbar
support, press and hold the front or
rear of the control.
Reclining Seatbacks
{WARNING
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver's seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push a
pedal when you do not want to.
Adjust the driver's seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
{WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.