20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
• The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition inthe ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is
activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will
remain on.
• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic Alarm due to
the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.
Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) — If
Equipped For easy entry and loading, your vehicle can be
lowered by pushing the key fob air suspension
lowering button two times. When key fob lowering
is requested, the vehicle will send a series of chirps and
flashes to alert the customer that the operation has begun
and will continue these alerts until it successfully lowers. The following conditions must be met for the vehicle to
lower remotely:
• The vehicle must not already be in Entry/Exit (Park) ride
height.
• The vehicle battery must be fully charged.
• All doors must be closed.
• The key fob must be out of the vehicle.
Canceling Remote Lowering
Vehicle lowering can be cancelled at anytime. When vehicle
lowering is canceled, the vehicle will raise up to the next
defined level and lock out the remote lowering feature until
the ignition has been cycled ON/OFF.
To cancel vehicle lowering, push the key fob air suspension
lowering button one time during the lowering process.
When vehicle lowering is canceled, the horn will chirp two
times and the turn signal lamps will flash four times. Once
raising is completed, the horn will chirp one time.
NOTE:
Refer to “Air Suspension System” in “Starting And Oper -
ating” for further information.
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Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the rear of seat switch, the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four direc-
tions. Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of
the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat cushion will move
in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position is reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rear -
ward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious injury
or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death
could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its
ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat
controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
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Rear Head Restraint Removal
To remove the head restraint, push the adjustment button
and the release button while pulling upward on the whole
assembly. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head
restraint posts into the holes and adjust it to the appropriate
height.
NOTE:
To remove outboard restraints, the rear seat bottom must be
folded up.
STEERING WHEEL
Tilt Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or
downward. The tilt lever is located on the steering column,
below the multifunction lever.
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the
steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired.
Release the lever to lock the steering column firmly in place.Tilt Steering Lever
WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occu -
pants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
re-installation instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position, have the brake
system inspected by an authorized dealer. — Rear Axle Locker Fault Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to indicate when a rear
axle locker fault has been detected.
— Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light —
If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a fault in the
Forward Collision Warning System. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
Refer to "Forward Collision Warning (FCW)" in "Safety" for
further information.
— Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to signal a fault with the 4WD
system. If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means
that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that
service is required. We recommend you drive to the nearest
service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
— Speed Control Fault Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate the Speed
Control System is not functioning properly and service is
required. Contact an authorized dealer.
— Sway Bar Fault Warning Light
This light will illuminate when there is a fault in the sway bar
disconnect system.
Yellow Indicator Lights
— Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This indicator light illuminates to indicate that Forward
Collision Warning is off.
— Air Suspension Payload Protection Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the
maximum payload may have been exceeded or load leveling
cannot be achieved at its current ride height. Protection
Mode will automatically be selected in order to “protect” the
air suspension system, air suspension adjustment is limited
due to payload.
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— TOW/HAUL Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate when TOW/HAUL mode
is selected.
— Cargo Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the cargo light is
activated by pushing the cargo light button on the headlight
switch.
— Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the front sway bar
is disconnected.
— Snowplow Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when Snowplow Mode
has been activated.
/ — Air Suspension Alternate Trailer Height
Indicator Light— If Equipped
This light will illuminate when the air suspension system is
set to the Alternate Trailer Height setting. / — Air Suspension Bed Lowering Mode Indicator
Light— If Equipped
This light will illuminate when the Bed Lowering Mode
procedure is complete.
/ — Air Suspension Ride Height Raising Indicator
Light— If Equipped
This light will blink and alert the driver that the vehicle is
changing to a higher ride height.
/ — Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator
Light— If Equipped
This light will blink and alert the driver that the vehicle is
changing to a lower ride height.
— Front And Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
This light indicates when the front, rear, or both axles have
been locked. The telltale will display the lock icon on the
front and rear axles to indicate the current lock status.
— Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
This light indicates when the rear axle lock has been acti -
vated.
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NOTE:
The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped
with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder
belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without
pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the
shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the
shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position.First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions
(Regular Cab Only)
The first row center seat belt (Regular Cab only) features a
seat belt with a mini-latch plate and buckle, which allows the
seat belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is
folded. The latch plate and regular latch plate can then be
stored out of the way in the seat for added convenience to
open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats
when the seat is not occupied.
1. Remove the mini-latch plate and regular latch plate from
its stowed position on the seat.
Connect Mini-Latch To Mini-Buckle
WARNING!
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer
internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat
belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt
safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and
not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw
any slack in the shoulder belt.
• Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce the effec -
tiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
• Always make all seat belt height adjustments when the vehicle is stationary.
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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In VehiclesChild Size, Height, Weight Or AgeRecommended Type Of Child
Restraint
Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or
younger and who have not reached the
height or weight limits of their child
restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible
Child Restraint, facing rearward in a
rear seat of the vehicle
Small Children Children who are at least two years old
or who have outgrown the height or
weight limit of their rear-facing child
restraint Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a
five-point Harness, facing forward in a
rear seat of the vehicle
Larger Children Children who have outgrown their
forward-facing child restraint, but are
too small to properly fit the vehicle’s
seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the
vehicle seat belt, seated in a rear seat of
the vehicle
Children Too Large for Child Restraints Children 12 years old or younger, who
have outgrown the height or weight
limit of their booster seat Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in a rear seat of
the vehicle
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Infant And Child Restraints
Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in
the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach
either the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child
restraint. Two types of child restraints can be used
rear-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats.
The infant carrier is only used rear-facing in the vehicle. It is
recommended for children from birth until they reach the
weight or height limit of the infant carrier. Convertible child
seats can be used either rear-facing or forward-facing in the
vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight
limit in the rear-facing direction than infant carriers do, so
they can be used rear-facing by children who have outgrown
their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old.
Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the
highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child
seat.WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause
death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,
including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child restraint
in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat,
do not transport a rear-facing child restraint in that
vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not install a rear-facing car seat using a rear support
leg in this vehicle. The floor of this vehicle is not
designed to manage the crash forces of this type of car
seat. In a crash, the support leg may not function as it
was designed by the car seat manufacturer, and your
child may be more severely injured as a result.