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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Passenger Sensing System . . . 14Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 18Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 23Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 24Bluetooth®..................... 24Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 25Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Forward AutomaticBraking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 27Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 27Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Universal Remote System . . . . . 28Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 30Fuel (Except L86 6.2LEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Fuel (L86 6.2L Engine) . . . . . . . . 30E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 31Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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To r e t u r n t h e s e a t b a c k t o t h e u p r i g h tposition:
1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying pressure to theseatback, and the seatback willreturn to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatbackto make sure it is locked.
SeeReclining Seatbacks060.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To r e c l i n e a p o w e r s e a t b a c k ,if equipped:
.Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.
SeeReclining Seatbacks060.
Memory Features
Crew/Double Cab Shown, Other
Models Similar
If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, andB
(Exit) buttons on the driver door areused to manually store and recallmemory settings for the driver seat,outside mirrors, and adjustablepedals (if equipped).
Automatic Memory Recall and/orEasy Exit Recall features may beenabled in the PersonalizationMenus.
SeeMemory Seats061andVehicle Personalization0160.
Heated and Ventilated
Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on thecenter stack. To operate, the enginemust be running.
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2. Press the arrows on the controlpad while the indicator light onthe (1) or (3) button isilluminated, to move the mirrorup, down, right, or left.
3. Adjust each outside mirror sothat a little of the vehicle andthe area behind it can be seen.
4. Press either (1) or (3) again todeselect the mirror.
SeePower Mirrors047.
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.
For manual, power, and auto foldingmirrors, seeFolding Mirrors048.
The mirrors may also include amemory function that works with thememory seats. SeeMemorySeats061.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the mirror for a clear view ofthe area behind the vehicle.
Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward fordaytime use and pull it for nighttimeuse to avoid glare from theheadlamps from behind. SeeManual Rearview Mirror051.
Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror
If equipped, the mirror willautomatically reduce the glare of theheadlamps from behind. Thedimming feature comes on when thevehicle is started.
SeeAutomatic Dimming RearviewMirror051.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To a d j u s t t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l :
1. Hold the steering wheel andpull the lever.
2. Move the steering wheel upor down.
3. Release the lever to lock thewheel in place.
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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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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.
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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 59Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 60Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rear Seats
Rear Seats (Double Cab FullBench) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Rear Seats (Split Bench) . . . . . . 65
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 72Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 72Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Replacing Safety Belt SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 75When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . 80Passenger Sensing System . . . 82Servicing the Airbag-EquippedVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 87Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 88Replacing Airbag System Partsafter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Infants and Young Children . . . . 90Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 92
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 94Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 96Replacing LATCH SystemParts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 102Securing Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in theRear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Securing Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in the CenterFront Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Securing Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in the FrontPassenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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To r e t u r n t h e s e a t b a c k t o t h e u p r i g h tposition:
1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying pressure to theseatback, and the seatback willreturn to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatbackto make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To r e c l i n e a p o w e r s e a t b a c k ,if equipped:
.Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.
Memory Seats
Crew/Double Cab Shown, Other
Models Similar
If memory equipped, the SET, 1, 2,
andB(Exit) buttons on the driver
door are used to manually store andrecall memory settings for the driverseat, outside mirrors, and adjustablepedals (if equipped).
Storing Memory Positions
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h e 1 a n d 2buttons:
1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
2. Adjust the driver seat, outsidemirrors, and adjustable pedals(if equipped) to the desireddriving positions.
3. Press and release SET. A beepwill sound.
4. Immediately press and hold 1until two beeps sound.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4foraseconddriver using 2.
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h eB(Exit)
button and easy exit features,
repeat Steps 1–4aboveusingBto
store your positions for getting outof the vehicle.
Manually Recalling MemoryPositions
Press and hold 1, 2, orB(Exit) to
manually recall the previouslystored memory positions. Releasing
1, 2, orBbefore the stored
positions are reached stops therecall.
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Automatically Recalling MemoryPositions (Auto Recall)
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the Auto(Automatic) Memory Recall featureautomatically recalls the currentdriver’spreviouslystored1or2position when the ignition ischanged from OFF to ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY.
See“Auto Memory Recall”under“Comfort and Convenience”inVehicle Personalization0160.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, power mirror orpower seat controls; or press theadjustable pedal control (ifequipped).
RKE transmitters are not labeledwith a number. If your memory seatposition is stored to 1 or 2 but thisposition is not automaticallyrecalling, then store your positionsto the other button or switch RKEtransmitters with the other driver.
Easy Exit Recall
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the easy exitfeature automatically recalls the
previously storedB(Exit) position.
See“Storing Memory Positions”listed previously. See alsoVehiclePersonalization0160.
Easy exit recall automaticallyactivates when one of the followingoccurs:
.The vehicle is turned off and thedriver door is opened within ashort time.
.The vehicle is turned off with thedriver door open.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, power mirror orpower seat controls; or press theadjustable pedal control (ifequipped).
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driverseat and/or adjustable pedals whilerecalling a memory position, therecall may stop. Remove theobstruction. Then do one of thefollowing:
.For manual or automatic recallpositions, press and hold theappropriate manual control fortwo seconds. Try recalling againby pressing the appropriatememory button.
.For exit recall position, pressand hold the appropriate manualcontrol for the exit feature notrecalling for two seconds. Thentry recalling the exit positionagain.
If the memory position is still notrecalling, see your dealer forservice.