Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt or belts
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Diesel Engines
Your vehicle comes with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
you use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the front or
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may
come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING: Do not fasten antenna
cables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes and
brake pipes. WARNING:
Keep antenna and
power cables at least 4 in (10 cm) from
any electronic modules and airbags. Note:
We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation. It is your responsibility to make
sure that any equipment an authorized
dealer installs on your vehicle complies with
applicable local legislation and other
requirements. Installation of some
aftermarket electronic devices could
degrade the performance of vehicle
functions, which use radio frequency signals
such as broadcast radio receiver, tire
pressure monitoring system, push button
start, Bluetooth connectivity or satellite
navigation.
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the
following illustrations and table. We do not
provide any other special provisions or
conditions for installations or use.
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control................................154
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................. 155
General Hints....................................................... 154
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 155
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 154
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........155
Recommended Settings for Heating..........155
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................155
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 156
General Hints....................................................... 155
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 155
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 155
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........155
Recommended Settings for Heating..........155
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...........................................................234
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........355
Horn......................................................................91
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................169
I
Ignition Switch...............................................179
In California (U.S. Only)
............................338
Information Display Control........................91
Information Displays...................................120 General Information.......................................... 120
Information Messages................................132 4WD........................................................................\
. 149
Active Park............................................................. 133
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 133
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............134
Airbag...................................................................... 134
Alarm and Security............................................ 135
Battery and Charging System........................ 135
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 136Diesel Messages.................................................
136
Doors and Locks................................................. 139
Driver Alert............................................................. 139
Drivetrain............................................................... 140
Engine..................................................................... 140
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 140
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 141
Lane Keeping System....................................... 142
Maintenance......................................................... 142
MyKey...................................................................... 143
Off Road................................................................. 143
Park Aid.................................................................. 144
Park Brake............................................................. 144
Power Steering.................................................... 145
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 145
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 146
Remote Start........................................................ 147
Seats........................................................................\
147
Side-Wind.............................................................. 147
Starting System ................................................. 148
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................148
Trailer...................................................................... 148
Installing Child Restraints
...........................24
Child Seats.............................................................. 24
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 32
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 33
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 34
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 32
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outermost Positions).................................... 28
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 26
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 31
Using Tether Straps............................................. 32
Instrument Cluster
.........................................111
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................96
Instrument Panel...........................................20
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Starting and Stopping the Engine..........179
General Information........................................... 179
Steering............................................................273 Adaptive Learning.............................................. 274
Electric Power Steering.................................... 273
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start.....................................180
Unlocking the Steering Wheel...................... 180
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.....................................180
Steering Wheel...............................................88
Storage Compartments..............................177
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 109
Sun Visors
.......................................................108
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 108
Supplementary Restraints System
..........51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off....................................................101
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control................................................................ 101
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................253
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 253
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 253
Switching Off the Engine..........................188
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off...................................................169
Symbols Glossary
.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................505
General Information......................................... 505
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................537 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 549
Apps....................................................................... 544
Navigation............................................................ 543
Personal Profiles................................................ 547
Phone...................................................................... 541
Resetting the System...................................... 549
USB and Bluetooth Audio.............................. 538
Voice Recognition.............................................. 537
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 546
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................492
911 Assist............................................................... 492
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 494SYNC™...........................................................488
General Information......................................... 488
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................496
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Tailgate Lock
.....................................................77
Tailgate Step....................................................79
Closing the Step................................................... 80
Opening the Step................................................. 79
Tailgate...............................................................77
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............424
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................339
Tire Care
..........................................................392
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 393
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 392
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 394
Temperature A B C............................................ 393
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 393
Treadwear............................................................. 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........408 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 409
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 409
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 391
Towing a Trailer
............................................290
Load Placement.................................................. 291
Towing Points
...............................................336
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................321
Emergency Towing............................................. 321
Recreational Towing.......................................... 321
Towing.............................................................290
Traction Control
............................................237
Principle of Operation....................................... 237
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................292 Principle of Operation...................................... 292
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 292
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist..........292
Troubleshooting................................................. 297
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist................... 296
Trailer Sway Control...................................302
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Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................340
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Vehicle Care...................................................382
General Information......................................... 382
Vehicle Certification Label
........................431
Vehicle Identification Number...............430
Vehicle Storage............................................388 Body....................................................................... 389
Brakes.................................................................... 390
Cooling system................................................... 389
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............389
Engine.................................................................... 389
Fuel system......................................................... 389
General.................................................................. 389
Miscellaneous.................................................... 390
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................390
Tires........................................................................\
390
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
................................476
Ventilated Seats............................................167
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............430
Voice Control
...................................................90
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................114 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................114
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 114
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 114
Automatic Regen Control Off......................... 114
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 114
Battery..................................................................... 115
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 115
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 115
Check 4X4.............................................................. 115
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 115
Diesel Exhaust Fluid........................................... 115
Direction Indicator............................................... 115
Door Ajar Warning Lamp.................................. 115
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 116
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 115Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Lamp................................................................... 116
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 116
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators........................... 116
Front Airbag........................................................... 116
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 116
Headlamp High Beam Indicator.................... 116
Hill Descent............................................................ 116
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 116
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................116
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 117
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 117
Parking Lamps....................................................... 117
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........117
Service Engine Soon........................................... 117
Sport Mode............................................................. 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 117
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 118
Wait To Start......................................................... 118
Water In Fuel......................................................... 118
Washer Fluid Check
....................................376
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 383
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 93
Waxing.............................................................384
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................101
What Is Cruise Control...............................253 Requirements...................................................... 253
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
..........................................................169
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
Wheels and Tires
..........................................391
General Information.......................................... 391
Technical Specifications................................. 422
Windows and Mirrors
..................................103
Windshield Washers.....................................94
Windshield Wipers.........................................93 Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 93
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 376
Wipers and Washers.....................................93
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