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Bed Ramps....................................................265
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................268
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................269
Trailer Sway Control....................................277
Recommended Towing Weights............277
Essential Towing Checks...........................281
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......289
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................292
Economical Driving.....................................292
Driving Through Water...............................293
Floor Mats.......................................................293
Snowplowing................................................294
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................297
Hazard Flashers...........................................298
Fuel Shutoff - 6.2L/6.8L...........................298
Fuel Shutoff - 6.7L Diesel.........................298
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................299
Post-Crash Alert System..........................302
Transporting the Vehicle...........................302
Towing Points...............................................303
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............305
In California (U.S. Only)............................306
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................307
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)......................308
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................308
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................309
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................310
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................310
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................312
Changing a Fuse..........................................320
Maintenance
General Information....................................322
Opening and Closing the Hood..............322
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................323
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......324
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................326
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............327
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...................327
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................328
Changing the Engine Oil and OilFilter..............................................................329
Changing the Coalescer FilterElement......................................................330
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................331
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........332
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel......336
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................340
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................343
Brake Fluid Check........................................343
Power Steering Fluid Check....................344
Washer Fluid Check....................................344
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel...........................................................345
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L................................346
Changing the 12V Battery.........................346
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................348
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................348
Adjusting the Headlamps........................349
Changing a Bulb..........................................350
Bulb Specification Chart...........................353
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L...............................................................356
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Table of Contents

Towing
Add Trailer BlindSpot
Change TrailerSticker
Add Trailer Rev.Guidance
Select Your SettingChange Brake Type
Change Brake Effort
Delete Trailer
Select Your SettingChange TrailerSetup
Add TrailerAdd Trailer
Select Your SettingTrailer Brake Type
Trailer Brake Effort
Follow onscreendirections toconfirm or modifyyour settings.
Change TrailerSetup
Trailer Rev. Guid-ance
ConventionalConnection Checklist
Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road
Off Road Status
Displays pitch, steering angle and roll.
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Information Displays

Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys.Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.Front Camera Tempor-arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you toclean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.Front Camera Low Visib-ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunc-tion Service Required
The system requests you to keep your hands on the steeringwheel.Keep Hands on SteeringWheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on with your engine running, contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Under HoodOverview (page 326).Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%. See Under Hood Overview (page326).Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake systemimmediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 343).Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. See an author-ized dealer.
Transport / FactoryMode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
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Information Displays

•Park your vehicle 10–15 ft (3–5 m)away from any obstructions and awayfrom materials that can easily combustor melt, for example paper, leaves,petroleum products, fuels, plastics andother dry organic material.
•Make sure there is a minimum of 1/8tank of fuel.
•Make sure all fluids are at proper levels.
How to Start Operator CommandedRegeneration
WARNING
Stay clear of the exhaust tailpipeduring regeneration. Hot exhaustgases can burn you badly.
Note:You cannot use the operatorcommanded regeneration until the dieselparticulate filter load percentage hasreached 100%. The diesel particulate filterload percentage fluctuates up and downwhen driving your vehicle due to active andpassive regenerations.
Note:During the use of operatorcommanded regeneration, you may observea light amount of white smoke. This isnormal.
You may not be able to useoperator commandedregeneration if the service enginesoon warning lamp appears in theinformation display
Information Display Procedure
Start with your vehicle engine and when ithas reached the normal operatingtemperature, press the information displaycontrol button on the steering wheel. SeeGeneral Information (page 111). If amessage advising that the exhaust filter isfull appears in the information display,press the OK button to set the display toY. Answer yes to this prompt and then
follow the next prompts regarding exhaustposition required to initiate operatorcommanded regeneration. Be sure tounderstand each prompt. If you are notsure what is being asked by each prompt,contact an authorized dealer. The displayconfirms the operation has started andwhen it has finished.
If the diesel particulate filter is near or atsaturation, a message requestingpermission to initiate filter cleaningappears in the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 128).Answer yes to this prompt and then followthe next prompts regarding exhaustposition required to initiate operatorcommanded regeneration. Be sure tounderstand each prompt. If you are notsure what is being asked by each prompt,contact an authorized dealer. The displayconfirms the operation has started andwhen it has finished. You can also drive toclean the filter.
When the system is at the pointof oversaturation, the serviceengine warning lamp illuminatesand a message appears in the informationdisplay. You cannot initiate filter cleaning.You must have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Once operator commanded regenerationstarts, engine speed increases toapproximately 2000–2500 rpm and thecooling fan speed increases. You will heara change in audible sound due to enginespeed and cooling fan speed increases.
It is not necessary to open the hood on theengine compartment. Once operatorcommanded regeneration completes, theengine speed returns to normal idling. Theexhaust system remains very hot forseveral minutes even after regeneration iscomplete. Do not reposition the vehicleover materials that could burn until the
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Fuel and Refueling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake fullyand make sure you shift into park (P).Switch the ignition off and removethe key whenever you leave your vehicle.
Understanding the Shift Positionsof Your Automatic Transmission
(If Equipped)
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
2. Move the gearshift lever into thedesired gear.
3. Come to a complete stop.
4. Move the gearshift lever and securelylatch it in park (P).
Park (P)
This position locks the transmission andprevents the rear wheels from turning.
Reverse (R)
With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), yourvehicle will move backward. Always cometo a complete stop before shifting into andout of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), yourvehicle can be started and is free to roll.Hold the brake pedal down while in thisposition.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position forthe best fuel economy. The drive functionallows automatic upshifts and downshiftsthrough gears one through six.
M (Manual)
With the gearshift lever in manual (M), thedriver can change gears up or down asdesired. By moving the gearshift lever fromdrive position drive (D) to manual (M) younow have control of selecting the gear youdesire using buttons on the shift lever. SeeUnderstanding your SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission later in thissection.
To return to normal drive (D) position,move the shift lever back from manual (M)to drive (D).
The transmission operates in gears onethrough six.
Second (2)
Transmission operates in second (2) gearonly. Use second (2) gear to start-up onslippery roads.
First (1)
•Transmission operates in first (1) gearonly.
•Provides maximum engine braking.
•Allows upshifts by moving gearshiftlever.
•Will not downshift into first (1) gear athigh speeds; allows for first (1) gearwhen vehicle reaches slower speeds.
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Forced downshifts
•Allowed in drive (D) with the tow/haulfeature on or off.
•Press the accelerator to the floor.
•Allows transmission to select anappropriate gear.
Tow/Haul Mode
WARNING
Do not use the tow/haul featurewhen driving in icy or slipperyconditions as the increased enginebraking can cause the rear wheels to slideand your vehicle to swing around with thepossible loss of vehicle control.
To activate tow/haul, press thebutton on the gearshift leveronce. The TOW HAUL indicatorlight illuminates in the instrument cluster.
The tow/haul feature:
•Delays upshifts to reduce the frequencyof transmission shifting.
•Provides engine braking in all forwardgears, which slows your vehicle andassists you in controlling your vehiclewhen descending a grade.
•Depending on driving conditions andload conditions, may downshift thetransmission, slow your vehicle andcontrol your vehicle speed whendescending a hill, without pressing theaccelerator pedal. The amount ofdownshift braking provided will varybased upon the amount you press thebrake pedal.
The tow/haul feature improvestransmission operation when towing atrailer or a heavy load. All transmissiongear ranges are available when usingtow/haul.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with theAdaptive Steering System, enabling thetow/haul feature will adjust the steeringresponse. In tow/haul mode the AdaptiveSteering system reduces vehicle sensitivityto steering inputs at higher vehicle speedswhile maintaining the ease of parking andmaneuverability at low speeds. SeeSteering (page 256).
To deactivate the tow/haul feature andreturn to normal driving mode, press thebutton on the gearshift lever whentow/haul is active. The TOW HAUL lightdeactivates. Tow/haul also deactivateswhen you power down your vehicle.
Understanding your SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission (If Equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission gearshift lever.The SelectShift Automatic transmissiongives you the ability to change gears up ordown (without a clutch) as desired.
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If Shift Delayed Pull Forward appears inthe information display, transfer case geartooth blockage is present. To alleviate thiscondition, place the transmission in aforward gear, move the vehicle forwardapproximately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift thetransmission back to neutral to allow thetransfer case to complete the range shift.
How Your Vehicle Differs FromOther Vehicles
WARNING
Vehicles with a higher center ofgravity (utility and four-wheel drivevehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury anddeath.
Truck and utility vehicles can differ fromsome other vehicles. Your vehicle may behigher to allow it to travel over roughterrain without getting hung up ordamaging underbody components.
The differences that make your vehicle soversatile also make it handle differentlythan an ordinary passenger car.
Maintain steering wheel control at alltimes, especially in rough terrain. Sincesudden changes in terrain can result inabrupt steering wheel motion, make sureyou grip the steering wheel from theoutside. Do not grip the spokes.
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damagefrom concealed objects such as rocks andstumps.
You should either know the terrain orexamine maps of the area before driving.Map out your route before driving in thearea. To maintain steering and brakingcontrol of your vehicle, you must have allfour wheels on the ground and they mustbe rolling, not sliding or spinning.
Driving Off-Road With Truck andUtility Vehicles
Note:On some models, the initial shift fromtwo-wheel drive to four-wheel drive whilethe vehicle is moving can cause somemomentary clunk and ratcheting sounds.This is the front drivetrain coming up tospeed and the automatic locking hubsengaging and is not cause for concern.
Note:Your vehicle may be equipped witha front air dam that can become damaged(due to reduced ground clearance) whentaking your vehicle off-road. This air damcan be taken off by removing 15 bolts.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are speciallyequipped for driving on sand, snow, mudand rough terrain and have operatingcharacteristics that are somewhatdifferent from conventional vehicles, bothon and off the road.
Power is supplied to all four wheelsthrough a transfer case. On four-wheeldrive vehicles, the transfer case allows youto select 4WD when necessary.Information on transfer case operation andshifting procedures can be found in thischapter. Information on transfer casemaintenance can be found in theMaintenance chapter. You should becomethoroughly familiar with this informationbefore you operate your vehicle.
Four-wheel drive (when you select a 4WDmode) uses all four wheels to power thevehicle. This increases traction, enablingyou to drive over terrain and roadconditions that a conventional two-wheeldrive vehicle cannot.
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Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

Basic Operating Principles
•Drive slower in strong crosswinds whichcan affect the normal steeringcharacteristics of your vehicle.
•When driving your vehicle on surfacesmade slippery by loose sand, water,gravel, snow or ice proceed with care.
•Do not use 4H or 4L on dry, hardsurfaced roads. Doing so will produceexcessive noise, increase tire wear andmay damage drive components. 4H or4L modes are only intended forconsistently slippery or loose surfaces.
If Your Vehicle leaves the Road
If your vehicle leaves the road, reduce yourvehicle speed and avoid severe braking.When your vehicle speed has been reducedease your vehicle back onto the road. Donot turn the steering wheel sharply whilereturning your vehicle to the road.
It may be safer to stay on the shoulder ofthe road and slow down gradually beforereturning to the road. You may lose controlif you do not slow down or if you turn thesteering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
It may be less risky to strike small objects,such as freeway reflectors, with minordamage to your vehicle rather thanattempt a sudden return to the road whichcould cause your vehicle to slide sidewaysout of control or roll over. Remember, yoursafety and the safety of others should beyour primary concern.
Emergency Maneuvers
In an unavoidable emergency situationwhere a sudden sharp turn must be made,remember to avoid over-driving yourvehicle (i.e. turn the steering wheel only asrapidly and as far as required to avoid theemergency). Excessive steering can resultin loss of vehicle control. Apply smoothpressure to the accelerator pedal or brakepedal when changes in vehicle speed are
required. Avoid abrupt steering,acceleration and braking. This could resultin an increased risk of vehicle roll over, lossof vehicle control and personal injury. Useall available road surface to bring yourvehicle to a safe direction of travel.
In the event of an emergency stop, avoidskidding the tires and do not attempt anysharp steering wheel movements.
If your vehicle goes from one type ofsurface to another (i.e. from concrete togravel) there will be a change in the wayyour vehicle responds to a maneuver (i.e.steering, acceleration or braking).
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all fourwheels on the most solid area of the trail.Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shiftto a lower gear and drive steadily throughthe terrain. Apply the accelerator slowlyand avoid excessive wheel slip.
When driving at slow speeds in deep sandunder high outside temperatures, use a lowgear when possible. Low gear operationwill maximize the engine and transmissioncooling capability.
Avoid driving at excessive speeds, thiscauses vehicle momentum to work againstyou and your vehicle could become stuckto the point that assistance may berequired from another vehicle. Remember,you may be able to back out the way youcame if you proceed with caution.
Mud and Water
Mud
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehiclespeed or direction when you are driving inmud. Even four-wheel drive vehicles canlose traction in slick mud. If your vehicledoes slide, steer in the direction of the slideuntil you regain control of your vehicle.
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Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)