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Introduction 5
Instrument Cluster 14Warning lights and chimes 14
Gauges 21
Message center 22
Entertainment Systems 59AM/FM stereo 59
AM/FM stereo with CD 61
Auxiliary input jack 68
USB port 70
Satellite radio information 73
Navigation system 76
SYNC 76
Climate Controls 77Manual heating and air conditioning 77
Dual electronic automatic temperature control 80
Rear window defroster 84
Lights 86Headlamps 86
Turn signal control 90
Bulb replacement 91
Driver Controls 97Windshield wiper/washer control 97
Steering wheel adjustment 98
Power windows 102
Mirrors 103
Speed control 109
Upfitter controls 112Table of Contents
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• On (amber light): Illuminates when the speed control system is
turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is engaged or
turned off.
• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the speed control system is
engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.
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.
High beams: Illuminates when the
high-beam headlamps are turned on.
Diesel warning lights: If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine,
it has some unique warning lights; refer to Instrument Cluster in your
diesel supplement for detailed information on their function.
• Glow plug pre-heat
• Waterinfuel
• Diesel exhaust fluid
Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.Instrument Cluster
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Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Function Number
of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps 2 H13/9008
Park/Turn lamp 2 3157NA
Sidemarker 2 W5W
Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker (pick-up only) 2 3157
Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker (chassis cabs
only; if equipped) 2 3157
Back-up (pick-ups only) 2 921
Back-up (chassis cabs only) 2 3157
High-mount stoplamp 1 922
Fog lamp 2 9145
License plate lamp 2 194
Cargo lamp 2 906
Map lamp 2 12V6W
Dome/reading lamps 3 578
Interior visor lamp (if equipped) 4 194
Mirror turn signal 2 2825
Mirror clearance lamp 2 2825
*Front clearance lamps (2) and front
identification lamps (3) 5 194
*Rear fender clearance 4 LED**
*Rear identification 3 193**
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
* Dual rear wheels, or if equipped.
** See your authorized dealer to replace the lamp assembly.Lights
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