
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
(Dual rear wheel vehicles only)
In certain situations (for example, stuck in
snow or mud), it may be beneficial to turn
the traction control system off. This allows
the wheels to spin with full engine power. Turn the traction control system
off by pressing the stability
control button located on the
instrument panel.
If you cannot turn the system off, see the
MyKey chapter for more information.
Placing your vehicle into four-wheel drive
mode automatically disables traction
control. Traction control operation will
resume when you place your vehicle back
into two-wheel drive mode. Engine only traction control
(Dual rear wheel vehicles only)
Traction control system
Stability control OFF
indicator
Button functions
Enabled
Not illuminated
Default at start-up
Disabled
Illuminated
Button pressed momentarily
Enabled
Not illuminated
Button pressed again after
deactivation
Disabled
Illuminated
Transfer case switched to
4WD*
*Engaging 4WD automatically disables the traction control system.
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AdvanceTrac with RSC Features
(Single rear wheels only)
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Not illuminated
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Illuminated
Transfer case
switched to
4WD Low 3
1 Electronic stability control has reduced sensitivity compared to fully active system.
2 Lamp light starts blinking for four seconds after entering the press and hold state.
3 Engaging 4WD Low locked automatically disables roll stability control, electronic stability
control and the traction control system.
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•
If you are driving more than 15 mi
(24 km) at temperatures above
freezing, angle the plow blade either
full left or full right to provide
maximum airflow to the radiator.
• If you are driving less than
15 mi
(24 km) at speeds up to 45 mph
(72 km/h) in cold weather, you will not
need to worry about blade position to
provide maximum airflow.
Transmission operation while
plowing WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over
34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail
and injure a passenger or bystander.
•
Shift transfer case to
4L (4WD Low)
when plowing in small areas at speeds
below
5 mph (8 km/h).
• Shift transfer case to
4H (4WD High)
when plowing larger areas or light snow
at higher speeds. Do not exceed 15 mph
(24 km/h)
.
• Do not shift the transmission from a
forward gear to
R (Reverse) until the
engine is at idle and the wheels have
stopped.
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 156
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 109
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 167
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 167
Accessories....................................................450 Exterior style....................................................... 450
Interior style......................................................... 450
Lifestyle................................................................. 450
Peace of mind.................................................... 450
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 248
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 247
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................68
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............254
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 64
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................64
Arming the Alarm................................................. 64
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 64
Appendices....................................................475
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............86
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 86
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 86
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 87
Audio Control..................................................65 Media........................................................................\
66
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 66
Audio System.................................................317 General Information........................................... 317Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC..............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display
................................322
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318
Autolamps..........................................................71 Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay........71
Automatic Climate Control.......................110
Automatic Transmission
...........................149
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission........150
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5– Speed Automatic Transmission.........149
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................240
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid................................................................... 240
Auxiliary Power Points
................................135
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 135
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 135
Locations............................................................... 135
Auxiliary Switches
........................................451
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 245
Bed Extender....................................................61 Grocery mode........................................................ 62
Tailgate mode......................................................... 61
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check........................................244
Brakes................................................................167 General Information........................................... 167
Breaking-In....................................................206
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................252
C
California Proposition 65..............................11
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate............................................................111
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 113
General Hints.......................................................... 111
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 112
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........113
Recommended Settings for Heating............112
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 113
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................167
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
I
Ignition Switch...............................................138
In California (U.S. Only)..............................217
Information Display Control
......................66
Type 1........................................................................\
66
Type 2........................................................................\
67
Information Displays
....................................88
General Information........................................... 88
Information....................................................422 911 Assist............................................................... 428
Alerts....................................................................... 427
Calendar............................................................... 428
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 426
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 422
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only)................................................................. 430Information Messages
.................................99
4WD........................................................................\
108
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
Diesel Messages................................................. 100
Doors and Locks................................................. 103
Drivetrain............................................................... 103
Engine..................................................................... 104
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 104
Key........................................................................\
... 104
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey®.................................................................. 105
Off Road................................................................ 106
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake............................................................. 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Trailer....................................................................... 107
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 22
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCab Only)..................................................................... 23
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72
Interior Lamps
..................................................73
Front Map Lamps (If equipped)..................... 73
Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................ 74
Interior Mirror
....................................................78
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 78
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................213
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 213
Jump Starting....................................................... 214
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 213
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 214
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Sun Visors.........................................................79
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 79
Slide-on-rod........................................................... 79
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......347 911 Assist............................................................... 347
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only)..................................................... 351
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................... 349
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................355
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 355
SYNC™............................................................329 General Information......................................... 329
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................367
T
Tailgate Lock....................................................59
Tailgate Step...................................................60 Closing the step................................................... 60
Opening the step................................................. 60
Tailgate..............................................................59
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............303
Terrain Response
...........................................175
Principle of Operation....................................... 175
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................218
Tire Care
..........................................................267
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 268
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 267
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 269
Temperature A B C............................................ 268
Traction AA A B C............................................... 267
Treadwear............................................................. 267
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 286
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 286
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 264Towing a Trailer.............................................190
Load Placement................................................. 190
Towing Points
...............................................202
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.........................................................204
Emergency Towing........................................... 204
Recreational Towing........................................ 204
Towing..............................................................190
Traction Control
............................................170
Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Trailer Sway Control
.....................................191
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Transmission..................................................149
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 149
Transporting the Vehicle...........................203
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Universal Garage Door Opener................127 CAR2U® Home Automation System...........127
HomeLink Wireless Control System...........130
USB Port
.........................................................328
Using Cruise Control.....................................181
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 181
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 181
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................156 4WD Indicator Lights......................................... 157
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 160
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 156
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 160
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system............................................................... 156
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system..................................................... 157
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 159
Using Hill Descent Control........................175 Hill descent modes............................................. 175
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Using Snow Chains
.....................................284
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