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Center Stack Switch
The power assist steps can beextended and extended to the
tire by pressingj.When
extending the steps withj,the
kick switch is disabled.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) orN(Neutral).Toextendthesteps:
.Pressjto extend both steps.
ADICmessagedisplays.
.Pressjagain to extend to the
tire. A DIC message displays.
.Pressjagain to return to
normal operation.
Enable/Disable
To e n a b l e o r d i s a b l e t h e p o w e r
assist steps, press and holdjfor
four seconds. A DIC messagedisplays.
Cleaning
Clean the power assist stepsregularly. For an automatic carwash, extend the steps while inN(Neutral)usingthecenterstackswitch. The steps will stow whenshifting into D (Drive).
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however, they do not makethe vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
The indicator light, on theinstrument panel near thewindshield, indicates the status ofthe system.
Off :Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid :Ve h i c l e i s s e c u r e dduring the delay to arm the system.
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Fast Flash :Vehicle is unsecured.Adoor,theliftgateorthehoodis open.
Slow Flash :Alarm system isarmed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one ofthree ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.Use the Keyless Accesssystem.
.With a door open, pressQ
on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds, the alarmsystem will arm and theindicator light will begin to
slowly flash. PressingQon the
RKE transmitter a second timewill bypass the 30-seconddelay and immediately arm thealarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will notarm if the doors are locked withthe key.
If the driver door is opened withoutfirst unlocking with the RKEtransmitter, the horn will chirp andthe lights will flash to indicatepre-alarm. If the vehicle is notstarted, or the door is not unlocked
by pressingKon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-secondpre-alarm, the alarm will beactivated.
The alarm will also be activated if apassenger door, the liftgate, or thehood is opened without firstdisarming the system. When thealarm is activated, the turn signalsflash and the horn sounds for about30 seconds. The alarm system willthen re-arm to monitor for the nextunauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To d i s a r m t h e a l a r m s y s t e m o r t u r noff the alarm if it has been activated:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Unlock the vehicle using theKeyless Access system.
.Start the vehicle.
To a v o i d s e t t i n g o f f t h e a l a r m b yaccident:
.Lock the vehicle after alloccupants have exited.
.Always unlock a door with theRKE transmitter, or use theKeyless Access system.
Unlocking the driver door withthe key will not disarm thesystem or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps threetimes, an alarm occurred previouslywhile the alarm system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, amessage will appear on the DIC.SeeSecurity Messages0156.
Inclination Sensor and
Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standardtheft-deterrent system features, thissystem may also have an,inclination sensor and intrusionsensor.
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The inclination sensor can set offthe alarm if it senses movement ofthe vehicle, such as a change invehicle orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors thevehicle interior, and can activate thealarm if it senses unauthorized entryinto the vehicle’sinterior.Donotallow passengers or pets to remainin the vehicle when the intrusionsensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrentsystem and activating the intrusionsensor:
.Make sure all doors andwindows are completely closed.
.Secure any loose items such assunshades.
.Make sure there are noobstructions blocking thesensors in the front overheadconsole.
.Close DVD screens, if equipped,before leaving the vehicle.
Inclination and Intrusion
Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusionand inclination sensors bedeactivated if pets are left in thevehicle or if the vehicle is beingtransported.
With the vehicle turned off, pressoin the front overhead console.The indicator light will come onmomentarily, indicating that thesesensors have been disabled for thenext alarm system arming cycle.
Immobilizer
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0482.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passivetheft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to bemanually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automaticallyimmobilized when the vehicle isturned off.
The system is automaticallydisarmed when the key is turned toON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,or START from the LOCK/OFFposition.
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The security light, in the instrumentcluster, comes on if there is aproblem with arming or disarmingthe theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, thesecurity light comes on briefly whenthe ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and thesecurity light stays on, there is aproblem with the system. Turn theignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undamaged,try another ignition key. It may benecessary to check the fuse. SeeFuses0390.Iftheenginestilldoesnot start with the other key, thevehicle needs service. If the vehicledoes start, the first key may befaulty. See your dealer.
It is possible for the immobilizersystem to learn new or replacementkeys. Up to eight keys can beprogrammed for the vehicle. Toprogram additional keys, seeKeys033.Toprogramadditionaltransmitters, seeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation036.
Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates the vehicletheft system in the vehicle.
See your dealer to get a new keyblank cut exactly as the ignition keythat operates the system.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
Aconvexmirrorcanmakethings,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convexshaped. A convex mirror's surface iscurved so more can be seen fromthe driver seat.
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust manual mirrorsby moving the mirror up and downor left to right to see a little of theside of the vehicle and to have aclear view behind the vehicle.
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Using hood-mounted air deflectorsand add-on convex mirrorattachments could decrease mirrorperformance.
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
If equipped, adjust trailer-towmirrors for a clear view of the areabehind you. Manually pull out themirror head to extend it for bettervisibility when towing a trailer.
The lower portion of the mirror isconvex. A convex mirror's surface iscurved to see more from the driver
seat. The convex mirror can beadjusted manually to the driverpreferred position for better vision.
The mirror may have a turn signalarrow that flashes in the direction ofthe turn or lane change.
Power Mirrors
Base Power Mirrors
If equipped with power mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select thedriver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the controlpad to move the mirror in thedesired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror sothat a little of the vehicle andthe area behind it can be seen.
4. Keep the selector switch in thecenter position when notadjusting mirrors.
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
1. Press (1) or (2) to select thedriver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the controlpad while the indicator light onbutton (1) or (2) is illuminated,to move the mirror in thedesired direction.
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3. Adjust each outside mirror sothat a little of the vehicle andthe area behind it can be seen.
4. Press either (1) or (2) again todeselect the mirror.
If you do not deselect the mirror, thefeature will turn off after aboutone minute.
If equipped, the mirrors may includeamemoryfunctionthatworkswiththe memory seats. SeeMemorySeats061.
Folding Mirrors
Crew/Double Cab Premium Trim
Shown, Other Models Similar
Power Folding
If equipped with power foldingmirrors:
1. Press (2) to fold the mirrors outto the driving position.
2. Press (2) again to fold themirrors in to the folded position.
The mirrors may also include amemory function that works with thememory seats. SeeMemorySeats061.
Resetting the Power FoldingMirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentallyobstructed while folding.
.They are accidentally manuallyfolded/unfolded.
.The mirrors will not stay in theunfolded position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normaldriving speeds.
Manually fold both mirrors if theyare out of sync. Fold and unfold themirrors three times using the mirrorcontrols to reset them to theirnormal position. A popping noisemay be heard. This sound is normalafter a manual folding operation.
Manual Folding
If equipped, push the mirror towardthe vehicle to fold. Push the mirroroutward to return to its originalposition.
Manually fold the mirrors inward toprevent damage when goingthrough an automatic car wash.
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Auto Mirror Folding
If equipped, with the ignition off,
press and holdQon the RKE
transmitter for approximatelyone second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and holdK
on the RKE transmitter forapproximately one second to unfold.SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation036.
This feature is turned on or offthrough vehicle personalization. SeeVehicle Personalization0160.
Turn Signal Indicator
If equipped, indicator lights on themirror flash in the direction of theturn or lane change.
Heated Mirrors
1:If equipped, the rear windowdefogger also heats the sidemirrors.
W:If equipped, press to turn theheated side mirrors on or off.
If the vehicle has trailer-tow mirrors,only the upper glass of the mirror isheated. The lower convex part ofthe towing mirrors is not heated.
See“Rear Window Defogger”underClimate Control Systems (withHeater Only)0237orClimateControl Systems (with AirConditioning)0238orDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0240.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If equipped, the driver outside mirrorautomatically adjusts for the glare ofthe headlamps from behind. Thisfeature comes on when the vehicleis started.
Blind Spot Mirrors
If equipped, there is a small convexmirror built into the upper and outercorner of the driver outside rearviewmirror. It can show objects that maybe in the vehicle's blind zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot
Mirror
Actual Mirror View
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1. When the approaching vehicleis a long distance away, theimage in the main mirror issmall and near the inboardedge of the mirror.
2. As the vehicle gets closer, theimage in the main mirror getslarger and moves outboard.
3. As the vehicle enters the blindzone, the image transitionsfrom the main mirror to theblind spot mirror.
4. When the vehicle is in the blindzone, the image only appearsin the blind spot mirror.
Using the Outside Mirror with
the Blind Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that theside of the vehicle can just beseen and the blind spot mirrorhas an unobstructed view.
2. When checking for traffic orbefore changing a lane, look atthe main driver/passenger sidemirror to observe traffic in theadjacent lane, behind yourvehicle. Check the blind spotmirror for a vehicle in the blind
zone. Then, glance over yourshoulder to double checkbefore moving slowly into theadjacent lane.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, thepassenger and/or driver mirror tiltsto a preselected position when thevehicle is in R (Reverse). Thisallows the curb to be seen whenparallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the originalposition when:
.The vehicle is shifted out ofR(Reverse),orremainsinR(Reverse)forabout30 seconds.
.The ignition is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven inR(Reverse)aboveasetspeed.
To t u r n t h i s f e a t u r e o n o r o f f , s e eVehicle Personalization0160.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clearview of the area behind yourvehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, the vehiclemay have three control buttons atthe bottom of the mirror. See yourdealer for more information aboutOnStar and how to subscribe to it.SeeOnStar Overview0486.
Do not spray glass cleaner directlyon the mirror. Use a soft toweldampened with water.