
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:
Do not use the blind
spot information system as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The
blind spot information system is not a
replacement for careful driving. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash. The system is designed to detect vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone.
The detection area is on both sides of your
vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately
13 ft
(4 m) beyond the rear bumper. The
detection area extends to approximately
59 ft (18 m)
beyond the rear bumper when
the vehicle speed is greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h) to alert you of faster
approaching vehicles. Note:
The system does not prevent contact
with other vehicles. It is not designed to
detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals
or other infrastructures.
Using the Blind Spot Information
System
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
The system turns on when all of the
following occur:
• You start your vehicle.
• You shift into drive (D).
• The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h)
.
Note: The system does not operate in park
(P) or reverse (R).
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
The system turns on when all of the
following occur:
• You start your vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h)
.
Note: The system does not operate in
reverse (R).
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Trailer Brakes
WARNING: Do not connect a
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your
vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1500 lb (680 kg) when loaded.
Trailer Lamps WARNING:
Never connect any
trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working. Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than
70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine
and transmission cooling and to help
A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac with RSC, this system
may turn on during typical cornering
maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.
This is normal. Turning the corner at a
slower speed while towing may reduce
this tendency.
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TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or, if you are a
member of a roadside assistance program,
your roadside assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. We do
not approve a slingbelt towing procedure.
If you tow your vehicle incorrectly, or by
any other means, vehicle damage may
occur.
We produce a towing manual for all
authorized tow truck operators. Have your
tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle. Towing an all-wheel or four-wheel drive
vehicle requires that all wheels be off the
ground, such as using a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. This prevents
damage to the transmission, all-wheel or
four-wheel drive system and vehicle.
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies, a car-hauling
trailer or a flatbed transport vehicle, you
can flat-tow with all wheels on the ground
under limited conditions. See Towing the
Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 221).
TOWING POINTS
(IF EQUIPPED) WARNING:
Using recovery hooks
is dangerous and should only be done by
a person familiar with proper vehicle
recovery safety practices. Improper use
of recovery hooks may cause hook failure
or separation from the vehicle and could
result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Always slowly remove
the slack from the recovery strap prior
to pulling. Failure to do so can introduce
significantly higher loads which can
cause the recovery hooks to break off, or
the recovery strap to fail which can cause
serious injury or death. WARNING:
Never link two straps
together with a clevis pin. These heavy
metal objects could become projectiles
if the strap breaks and can cause serious
injury or death.
Your vehicle comes equipped with
frame-mounted front recovery hooks.
These hooks should never have a load
applied to them greater than the gross
vehicle weight rating of your vehicle.
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Removing a Road Wheel
WARNING: Park your vehicle in
such a position that neither the traffic
nor you are hindered or endangered. WARNING:
Make sure that the
wheels are pointing straight ahead. WARNING:
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, shift into first or
reverse gear. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, shift into park
(P). WARNING: Secure the diagonally
opposite wheel with an appropriate
block or wheel chock. WARNING:
Make sure that the
vehicle jack is vertical to the jacking point
and the base is flat on the ground. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and your
vehicle.
Note: Do not lay alloy road wheels face
down on the ground. 1. Assemble the jack handle.
Note:
Assemble the three handles to jack
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Ensure screwthread on the jack is adequately lubricated before use.
3. Loosen the wheel nuts.
4. Raise your vehicle until the tire is clear of the ground.
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To adjust this setting press the voice button, when prompted say:
Action and Description
Voice Command
Voice Settings
Then any of the following: When enabled, this feature will prompt you
to confirm any voice initiated call command
prior to the call being placed.
Phone Confirmation Off
The system will make a best guess; you
may still occasionally be asked to confirm
settings.
Phone Confirmation On
USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of SYNC. While the system
supports a variety of features, many are
dependent on your cellular phone's
functionality. At a minimum, most cellular
phones with Bluetooth wireless technology
support the following functions:
• Answering an incoming call.
• Ending a call.
• Dialing a number.
• Redialing.
• Call waiting notification.
• Caller ID.
Other features, such as text messaging
using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are phone-dependent features.
Pairing a Phone
Wirelessly pairing your phone with SYNC
allows you to make and receive hands-free
calls. Note:
Make sure to switch on the ignition
and the radio. Shift the transmission into
park (P) for automatic transmission or first
gear for manual transmission.
Using the Audio System
Note: To scroll through the menus, press
the up and down arrows on your audio
system.
1. Make sure to switch on your phone's Bluetooth feature before starting the
search. See your device's manual if
necessary.
2. Press the Settings button.
3. Select Bluetooth from the menu.
4. Press the
OK button.
5. Select the option to add. This starts the pairing process.
6. When a message to begin pairing appears in the audio display, search for
SYNC on your device.
Depending on your phone's capability and
your market, the system may prompt you
with questions, such as setting the current
phone as the primary phone and
downloading your phonebook.
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(If Equipped)

O
Off-Road Driving..........................................225
After Off-Road Driving..................................... 226
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques.............225
Crossing Obstacles........................................... 225
Hill Climbing......................................................... 225
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................260
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 259
Opening and Closing the Hood..............256 Closing the Hood................................................ 257
Opening the Hood............................................. 256
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................239
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........239
Overhead Console
.........................................131
P
Parking Aids
....................................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Parking Brake
.................................................166
All Vehicles........................................................... 166
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission................................................... 166
Vehicles With Manual Transmission...........166
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................65
Arming the Engine Immobilizer...................... 65
Coded Keys............................................................. 65
Disarming the Engine Immobilizer................65
Principle of Operation........................................ 65
Passive Key Backup Position.....................56
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
...........................41
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 41
Phone..............................................................389 During a Phone Call.......................................... 392
Making Calls......................................................... 391
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 389
Phone Menu........................................................ 390
Receiving Calls.................................................... 392
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 393
Text Messaging................................................... 393Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 62
Power Seats
.....................................................121
Adjusting the Driver Seat Height .................. 122
Adjusting the Lumbar........................................ 122
Adjusting the Recliner....................................... 122
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 121
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................263
Power Windows...............................................77 Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
Driver Door Switches (Double Cab)..............77
Driver Door Switches (Single Cab)................78
Front and Rear Passenger Door Switches............................................................. 78
Opening and Closing Other Windows Automatically................................................... 78
Opening and Closing the Driver Side Window Automatically.................................. 78
Resetting the Memory of the Electric Windows - Vehicle with One Touch
Up/Down on Driver Side only..................... 79
Safety Mode........................................................... 79
Safety Switch for the Rear Windows............78
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................203 Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System.............................................................. 203
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................134 Failure to Start - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
Fast Restart.......................................................... 136
Key Outside Vehicle Audible Warning........136
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 136
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission............................. 134
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Manual Transmission................................................... 134
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission................................................... 135
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
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Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Stationary - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission................................................... 135
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
Switching the Ignition On to Accessory Mode................................................................... 134
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine........................ 134
R
Radio.................................................................332 Antenna................................................................. 332
Rear Axle
..........................................................163
Rear Parking Aid............................................176
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 177
Rear Seat Armrest........................................132
Rear Seats
........................................................122
Folding the Seat Backrest............................... 123
Folding the Seat Cushion................................. 123
Removing the Seat Cushion........................... 122
Unfolding the Seat Backrest.......................... 124
Unfolding the Seat Cushion............................ 123
Rear View Camera........................................178 Camera guidelines.............................................. 179
Manual Zoom........................................................ 181
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 180
Rear Camera Delay............................................. 181
Using the Rear View Camera System.........179
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 178
Recommended Towing Weights............216 Towing Capacities............................................... 217
Trailer Hitch Identification................................ 217
Trailer Nose Weight............................................ 218
Refueling..........................................................144 Refueling System Overview........................... 144
Refueling System Warning............................. 146
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 144
Remote Control..............................................50 Car Finder................................................................ 54
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 50
Intelligent Access Key.......................................... 51
Remote Start......................................................... 55
Replacing the Battery......................................... 52
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 54Remote Start
...................................................117
Automatic Settings............................................. 117
Heated and Cooled Features........................... 117
Last Settings.......................................................... 117
Removing a Headlamp.............................268
Removing the Tailgate................................213
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............278
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 13
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................56
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................239
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................239
Roadside Assistance..................................228
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 229
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 228
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 228
Roadside Emergencies
..............................228
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................211
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 224
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................142
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 143
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 142
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................47
Safety Precautions........................................141
Satellite Radio
..............................................334
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 335
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............335
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 335
Troubleshooting................................................. 336
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........444
Scheduled Maintenance...........................437
Seatbelt Extensions......................................39
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