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Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering
wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel (if
equipped). When the ORC detects a collision requiring
the Advanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units.
A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate
the Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation
rates are possible, based on the collision type and sever-
ity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper
right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out
of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The air
bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is
about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air
bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the
driver and front passenger. The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59

WARNING! (Continued)• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
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. 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81

▫ General Information .................. 123
 Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 123
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 123
▫ Commands ........................ 124
▫ Voice Training ...................... 128
 Seats .............................. 128
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped ....... 128
▫ Passenger ’s Power Seat — If Equipped ..... 130
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ........... 132
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 132
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......... 135
▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ...... 136
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..... 137 ▫ Head Restraints ..................... 138
▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . 140
 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 140
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory ................ 141
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 143
▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory ........................... 143
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat .................. 144
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 145
 Lights ............................. 147
▫ Headlights ......................... 148
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 14884 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 149
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... 149
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......... 149
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 150
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 150
▫ Cargo Light ........................ 152
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 152
▫ Battery Saver ....................... 152
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 153
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 153
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 154
▫ Windshield Wipers ................... 154
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 155 ▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 155
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 156
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 156
 Tilt Steering Column ................... 157
 Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ..... 158
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 159
 Electronic Speed Control ................ 160
▫ To Activate ......................... 161
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 162
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 162
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 162
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 162
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 1633 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85

 Overhead Console — If Equipped .......... 163
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 164
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 165
 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped .......................... 169
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 170
 Cupholders .......................... 172
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
(40–20–40 Seats) ..................... 172
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Storage Bin ......................... 172
▫ Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab ........... 173
 Storage ............................. 173
▫ Glove Box Storage ................... 173 ▫ Door Storage ....................... 175
▫ Center Storage Compartment —
If Equipped ........................ 176
▫ Seatback Storage ..................... 178
▫ Storage (Regular Cab) ................. 178
▫ Storage And Seats (Crew Cab) ........... 179
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Regular Cab Models) ................. 180
 Rear Window Features .................. 180
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 180
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ 181
▫ Manual Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ 18186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated by pressing the rear window
defroster button. 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.
Power Mirror Movement
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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WARNING! (Continued)• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a
seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
Front Heated Seats
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver
and passenger to operate the seats independently. The
controls for each seat are located near the bottom center
of the instrument panel (below the climate controls).
You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF. Press the switch once to select HIGH-
level heating. Press the switch a sec-
ond time to select LOW-level heating.
Press the switch a third time to shut
the heating elements OFF.
NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
The heated seats switch from HIGH to LOW and from
LOW to OFF automatically, based on time and tempera-
ture of the seat. The heated seats can operate on HIGH
heat for a maximum of 60 minutes before switching to
LOW heat. Once a seat has switched to the LOW heat
setting it may operate for a maximum of 45 minutes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133

before automatically shutting OFF. The heated seats can
shut OFF early or may not turn on when the seat is
already warm.
Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
driver ’s heated seat can be programmed to come on
during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System
— If Equipped” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped
with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these
seats are located on the rear of the center console.
There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. You can
choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one
for LOW and none for OFF.
Press the switch once to select HIGH-
level heating. Press the switch a sec-
ond time to select LOW-level heating.
Press the switch a third time to shut
the heating elements OFF.
NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
The heated seats switch from HIGH to LOW and from
LOW to OFF automatically, based on time and tempera-
ture of the seat. The heated seats can operate on HIGH134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE