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Climate controlled seats: Press to switch the climate controlled seats onand off. See Climate Controlled Seats (page 161).K
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.L
Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors (page 150).M
Driver temperature control: Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side.N
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up. If thewindows fog up, follow the settingsfor demisting the windshield.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Manual Climate Control
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather, adjust the airdistribution control to the windshield airvents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold isnot necessary. The system automaticallyadjusts to heat or cool the interior to yourselected temperature as quickly as possible.For the system to function efficiently, theinstrument panel and side air vents shouldbe fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during coldtemperatures, the system directs airflow tothe windshield and side window vents. Inaddition, the fan may run at a slower speeduntil the engine warms up.
Note:If you select AUTO during hottemperatures, or the inside of the vehicle ishot, the system automatically usesrecirculated air to maximize interior cooling.When the interior reaches the selectedtemperature, the system automaticallyswitches to using outside air.
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Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
The heated exterior mirrors will removeice, mist and fog.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter, which gives you and your passengersthe following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behindthe glove box.
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 573).
For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
REMOTE START (If Equipped)
You can switch this feature on or off andadjust the settings using the informationdisplay.
The system adjusts the interiortemperature depending on your chosensettings during remote start.
You cannot adjust the climate controlsetting during remote start operation.When you switch the ignition on, theclimate control system returns to theprevious settings. You can now makeadjustments.
You need to switch on certainvehicle-dependent features, such as:
•Heated seats.
•Cooled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high(if available, and selected to AUTO in theinformation display).
In moderate weather, the system eitherheats or cools (based on previoussettings). The rear defroster, heatedmirrors and heated or cooled seats do notautomatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). The heated seats are set to high(if available, and selected to AUTO in theinformation display). The heated rearwindow and heated mirrors automaticallyturn on.
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WARNINGS
Install the head restraint properly tohelp minimize the risk of neck injuryin the event of a crash.
Note:Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forward as possible. Make surethat you remain comfortable. If you areextremely tall, adjust the head restraint toits highest position.
Front Seat Head Restraint
Rear Seat Outboard Head Restraints
The head restraints may consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Fold button.E
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold buttons C and D.
2. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
Folding the Head Restraint
Note:The rear seat outboard headrestraints may fold forward for improvedvisibility.
1. Press and hold button E.
2. Pull it back up to reset.
Front Row Center and Rear Seat Center(Crew Cab) Head Restraints
Note:The SuperCab has rear outboardhead restraints that are not removable andare bolted to the back wall.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with headrestraints that are non-adjustable. Thenon-adjustable head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.C
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold buttons C.
2. Pull up the head restraint.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extracomfort. To tilt the head restraint, do thefollowing:
1. Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, un-tiltedposition.
Note:Do not attempt to force the headrestraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,continue tilting it forward until the headrestraint releases to the upright position.
MANUAL SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat orseatback when your vehicle ismoving.
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Saving a Preset Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2.Adjust the features to the positions youdesire.
3. Press and hold the preset button untilyou hear a single tone.
Note:You can save up to three presetmemory positions.
Note:You can save a memory preset at anytime.
Recalling a Preset Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press and release the preset buttonassociated with your desired drivingposition. The seat and mirrors move tothe position stored for that preset.
Note:You can only recall preset memorypositions when you switch the ignition off,or when the transmission is in park (P) orneutral (N) if you switch the ignition on.
You can also recall a preset memoryposition by:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourremote control if it is linked to a presetposition.
•Entering a personal entry code on theSecuricode keypad. See Doors andLocks (page 65).
Note:Using a linked key fob to recall yourmemory position when the ignition is offmoves the seat to the easy entry position.
Note:Pressing any active memory featurecontrol - power seat, mirror (or any memorybutton) during a memory recall cancels theoperation.
Linking a PreSet Position to yourRemote Control or IntelligentAccess Key Fob
Your vehicle can save the preset memorypositions for up to two remote controls.
1.With the ignition on, move the memorypositions to the positions you desire.
2. Press and hold the desired presetbutton for about five seconds. A tonesounds after about two seconds.Continue holding until you hear asecond tone.
3. Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.
To unlink a remote control, follow thesame procedure – except in step 3, pressthe unlock button on the remote control.
Note:If more than one linked remotecontrol or intelligent access key is in range,the memory function moves to the settingsof the first key to initiate a memory recall.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature (If
Equipped)
If you enable the easy entry and exitfeature, it automatically moves the driverseat rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when youput the transmission in park (P) andremove the key from the ignition.
The driver seat returns to the previousposition when you put the key in theignition.
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Press the cooled seat symbol to cyclethrough the various cool settings and off.More indicator lights indicate coolersettings.
Note:The cooled seats may remain on afteryou remote start your vehicle, based on yourremote start settings. The heated seats mayalso turn on when you start your vehicle ifthey were on when you switched yourvehicle off.
Note:After 60 minutes of operation, thecooled seats switch off. Press the cooledseat symbol to switch the cooled seats on.
Climate Controlled Seat Air FilterReplacement
The climate controlled seat systemincludes air filters. You must replace themperiodically.
The filter is located under each front seat.Access the filter from the second rowfootwell area. Move the front seats all theway to the full front and full up positionsto ease access.
To remove a filter:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge ofthe filter until the tabs are released,then remove the filter.
To install a filter:
1. First, position the filter in its housingmaking sure that the far forward endis all the way up in the housing.
2. Push in on the center of the outsideedge of the filter and rotate clockwiseinto the housing until it clips intoposition.
FRONT SEAT ARMREST (If
Equipped)
1.Press the control to release the cushionlatch.
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2. Lift the cushion to gain access to thestorage compartment.
The cupholder is located inside the storagecompartment. You can also flip thecupholder so that it faces forward. SeeCenter Console (page 170).
Cushion Lock
The locking key is in the keyfob. Removethe cover of the keyfob to access thelocking key. See Remote Control (page54).
Turn the key to lock or unlock.
REAR SEAT ARMREST (If Equipped)
Pull the strap located on the centerseatback to access the armrest andcupholders.
The cupholders are located inside the rearseat armrest.
To open the cupholders:
1. Push in gently on the center of theplastic panel at the front edge of thearmrest. The cupholders will partiallyopen.
2. Pull the cupholder fully open beforeusing.
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2. Remove the diesel exhaust fluid tankfiller cap.
3.Insert the spout in to the filler neck untilthe seal on the spout seats on to thefiller neck. Pour the fluid in to the tank.When the tank is full the fluid will stopflowing automatically.
4. Return the container to the verticalposition slightly below the dieselexhaust fluid filler neck. Allow any fluidremaining in the spout to drain back into the container.
5. Remove the spout from the dieselexhaust fluid filler neck. Replace thediesel exhaust fluid tank cap.
6. Remove the spout from the dieselexhaust fluid container and replace thecap.
Note:If there is diesel exhaust fluid left inthe container retain it for later use. Thespout is re-useable. Wash the spout withclean water prior to storage. Do not use thediesel exhaust fluid spout with any otherfluid.
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank inCold Climates
Diesel exhaust fluid may freeze if theambient temperature is below 12°F (-11°C).Your vehicle has a preheating systemwhich allows diesel exhaust fluid tooperate below 12°F (-11°C). If you do notuse your vehicle for an extended periodwhen the ambient temperature is below12°F (-11°C), the fluid in the tank mayfreeze. If the tank is overfilled and the fluidfreezes it may damage the tank. This is notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid WarningMessages and Vehicle Operations
WARNINGS
Diesel exhaust fluid must be refilledwhen low or replaced whencontaminated or your vehicle speedbecomes limited to 50 mph (80 km/h). Inthese conditions, drive with caution andrefill diesel exhaust fluid immediately. Ifthe diesel exhaust fluid becomes emptyor contaminated and fluid is not replaced,your vehicle becomes limited to engine idleonly once stopped. In these conditions, becautious where you stop your vehiclebecause you may not be able to drive longdistances or maintain highway speeds untilyou refill or replace the diesel exhaust fluid.
Tampering with or disabling selectivecatalytic reduction system results insevere vehicle performancelimitation including eventual speed limitingto 5 mph (5 km/h).
The information display shows a series ofmessages about the amount of dieselexhaust fluid available. A systems checkdisplays messages indicating the amountof diesel exhaust fluid available or displaysa warning message indicating theapproximate distance remaining as thefluid in the diesel exhaust fluid tank nearsempty. See Information Messages(page 128).
As the diesel exhaust fluid levelnears empty, the warningsymbol displays and a series oftones and messages starting at 500 mi(800 km) remaining before diesel exhaustfluid is depleted. The warning symbol andmessages continue until you refill thediesel exhaust fluid tank.
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