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Advanced Front Air Bag Features
The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage
driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides
output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from the front impact
sensors (if equipped).
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output
is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is
used for more severe collisions.
WARNING!
•No objects should be placed over or near the air
bag on the instrument panel, because any such
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.
• Do not put anything on or around the air bag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could be injured
because the air bags may no longer be functional.
The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are
inflating.
• Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,
etc.
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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.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON/RUN to IGN OFF.
If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any
or all of the following may occur:
• The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
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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 brake lights and
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 (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫Passenger ’s Power Seat — If Equipped ......149
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ............150
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ..............150
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ............153
▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ........154
▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . .156
▫ Mega Cab® Rear Seat Features ............156
▫ Head Restraints ...................... .160
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .162
▫ Programming The Memory Feature .........163
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter To Memory .................164
▫ Memory Position Recall .................165 ▫
Easy Entry/Exit Seat ...................166
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........168
 LIGHTS ............................ .169
▫ Headlights ......................... .170
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......170
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ..............171
▫ Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) — If Equipped ..................172
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... .172
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .......................... .173
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ...........174
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............174
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▫Lights-On Reminder ...................175
▫ Battery Saver ........................ .175
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .175
▫ Cargo Light ........................ .178
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................179
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .179
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................180
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .180
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................180
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......180
▫ Windshield Wipers ....................180
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............181
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............181 ▫
Windshield Washers ...................181
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .182
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........183
 TILT STEERING COLUMN ...............184

HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .185
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .187
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........189
▫ To Activate ......................... .190
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................190
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .191
▫ To Resume Speed .....................191
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............191
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▫To Accelerate For Passing ................192
 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .193
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................193
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............194
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................194
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® .......198
▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .198
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........199
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......199
 PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED .................202
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................202 ▫
ParkSense® Warning Display .............203
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................203
▫ Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense® ......................... .205
▫ Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System . . .206
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........207
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......207
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .210
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED .....212
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...............213
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .214
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .215
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ............216
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Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to
“Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped
The driver ’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will auto-
matically adjust for headlight glare when the inside
mirror adjusts.
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.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
heated seats can be programed to come on during a
remote start.
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Uconnect®
system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” 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 second time to select
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF.
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