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Introduction 4
Vehicle Inspection Guide 10
Instrument Cluster 20
Warning lights and chimes 20
Gauges 28
Message center 30
Entertainment Systems 34
AM/FM stereo 34
AM/FM stereo with CD 36
Auxiliary input jack 43
USB port 45
SYNC46
Climate Controls 47
Manual heating and air conditioning 47
Lights 50
Headlamps 50
Turn signal control 51
Interior lamps 52
Bulb replacement 52
Driver Controls 55
Windshield wiper/washer control 55
Steering wheel adjustment 56
Power windows 58
Mirrors 59
Speed control 63
Upfitter controls 65
Locks and Security 67
Keys 67
Locks 67
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WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tapthetoporbottomofthe
control to brighten/dim all interior
lit components incrementally, or
•Press and hold at the first
position the top or bottom of the
control until the desired lighting level is reached.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
If your vehicle is a tractor, the turn signals may not shut off when a turn
is completed; this is normal. Please see your dealer if there are any
questions on the options your vehicle has been equipped with.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps (if equipped)
To turn on the map lamps, press the
control next to each lamp. The
dome lamp turns on when:
•any door is opened,
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
off.
EXTERIOR LAMPS
Bulb inspection
It is a good safety practice to check
operation of headlamps, parking
lamps, turn signals, clearance and
marker lamps, instrument panel and
control lamps each day.
Using the right bulbs
Function Bulbs Trade number
Headlamps 2 H6054
Front turn signal lamps 2 1157
Front sidemarker/Park lamps 2 (amber) 194
Brake/Tail/Stop/Rear turn
signal/License lamps1 bulb each
side1157
Back-up lamps 2 1156
Front clearance and identification
lamps5 194
Dome lamp 1 105
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
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gauge .........................................28
improving fuel economy ........216
octane rating ...........207, 262–263
quality ......................................208
running out of fuel .........107, 209
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................204
Fuses ..................................153, 162
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................216
Gauges .........................................28
battery voltage gauge ...............28
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................28
engine oil pressure gauge ........28
fuel gauge ..................................28
odometer ...................................28
speedometer .............................28
tachometer ................................28
trip odometer ............................28
H
Hazard flashers .........................153
Headlamps ...................................50
aiming ........................................51
daytime running lights .............50
high beam .................................50
warning chime ..........................20
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
Hood ..........................................189
I
Ignition .......................103, 262–263
chime .........................................20Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..92
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................178
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......162
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............20
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................52
cargo lamps ...............................51
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
high beams ................................50
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................52
replacing bulbs ...................52–54
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................51
Lights, warning and indicator ....20
air suspension ...........................20
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....20, 127
brake ..........................................20
charging system ........................20
safety belt .................................20
service engine soon ..................20
traction control off ...................20
turn signal indicator .................20
Locks
childproof ..................................68
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