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The Automatic High Beams can also be deactivated
through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain
on, until the lever is released.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns your headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn
the headlight switch to the extreme clockwise position
aligning the indicator with the AUTO on the headlight
switch. When the system is on, the Headlight Time Delay
feature is also on. This means your headlights will stay on
for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF.
To turn the Automatic System off, turn the headlight switch
counterclockwise to the O (off) position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the Automatic mode.
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, from the O (off) position, rotate the headlight switch
clockwise to the first detent. To turn off the parking
lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (off)
position.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if
the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In
addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are
turned off, if they were turned on by this feature.
NOTE: This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
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Headlight Delay
To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a
headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for
approximately up to 90 seconds. This delay is initiated
when the ignition is turned off while the headlight switch
is on, and then the headlight switch is cycled off. Headlight
delay can be canceled by either turning the headlight
switch on then off, or by turning the ignition to the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on
after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when
the driver ’s door is opened.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or
low beam headlights and push in the center of the head-
light switch control knob. Pushing the headlight switch
control knob a second time will turn the front fog lights off.
Front Fog Light Switch
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster display will flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defec-
tive.
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
Tap the multifunction lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or
left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.
Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped
The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) are turned on
by pushing the cargo lights button located on the lower
half of the headlight switch.
If the vehicle’s speed is 0 mph (0 km/h), these lights can
also be turned on using the switch located just inside the
pickup box, on the lower part of the bed light lens. A
Turn Signal Lever
Cargo/Bed Lights Button On Headlight Switch
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telltale will illuminate in the instrument cluster display
when these lights are on. Pushing the switch a second time
will turn the lights off.
The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) will turn on for
approximately 60 seconds when a key fob unlock button is
pushed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding
is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes
or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome
on position for 10 minutes, the interior lights will automati-
cally turn off.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is
ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled OFF,
the exterior lights will automatically turn off after eight
minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on for
eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior lights
will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, the ambient dimmer control is rotated to
the highest detent, or the Illuminated Entry ON button is
pushed on the overhead console. Also, if your vehicle is
equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, and the unlock
button is pushed on the key fob, the courtesy and dome
lights will turn on.Bed Light Switch In Truck Bed
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Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be operated individu-
ally as reading lights by pushing the corresponding but-
tons.
Three types of Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights are available
for your vehicle.
•Push button on/off •
Push lens on/off
• Push round puck lens on/off (if equipped with Dual
Pane Sunroof)
NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pushed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before exiting the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the ignition is turned off, they will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights
1 — Reading Light On/Off Buttons
2 — Illuminated Entry OFF Button
3 — Illuminated Entry ON Button
Push Lens On/Off Rear Courtesy Light
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Dimmer Control
The dimmer controls are part of the headlight switch and
are located on the left side of the instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the right
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights. Rotating the left dimmer control
will adjust the interior and ambient light levels.NOTE:
The dimming of the touchscreen is programmable
through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further details.
Illuminated Entry
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
to unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the puddle lamps located be-
neath the outside mirrors (if equipped).
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the Illuminated Entry ON button
on the overhead console is pushed.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
Illuminated Entry OFF button on the overhead console is
pushed.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated Ap-
proach lights under the outside mirrors, they can also be
turned off by pushing the Illuminated Entry OFF button.
Dimmer Controls
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Temperature Control
Use this control knob to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Ro-
tating the knob counterclockwise, from top center into the blue area of the scale, indicates cooler
temperatures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures.
Blower Control
There are seven blower speeds. Use this control knob to regulate the amount of air forced
through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the con-
trol clockwise from the off position.
Modes Control
Rotate the Mode Control Knob to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow distribution
mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost out-
lets and demist outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be
moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel lo-
cated below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE: Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the
panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
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Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works
best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Front Defrost Setting
Turn the Mode Control knob to the Defrost mode. Air comes from the windshield and side win-
dow demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield
and side window defrosting and defogging.
Rear Defrost Button — If Equipped
Push and release the button on the touchscreen, or push and release the button on the faceplate,
to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator
illuminates when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster turns off after a
short period of time.
Economy Mode
If ECONOMY mode is desired, push the A/C button to
turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor. Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or Floor
modes.
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