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equipped), and a set of desired radio station presets. Your
remote keyless entry key fob can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the unlock button is pushed.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, one key fob can
be linked to memory position 1 and the other key fob can be
linked to memory position 2.
The driver memory seat buttons are located on the driver
door, next to the door handle.Driver Memory Seat Buttons Programming The Memory Feature
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position (do
not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside mirrors, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The instrument cluster display
will show which memory position has been set.
NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory
profile.
• To set a memory profile to your key fob, refer to “Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To
Memory” in this section for further information.
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Electronic Tailgate Release — If Equipped The key fob may be equipped with an electronic
release feature for the tailgate, allowing hands-free
tailgate opening. To activate, push and release the
Tailgate Release button on the key fob twice within five
seconds. The tailgate door will unlatch, and slowly lower
into the open position.
If equipped, a button on the center overhead console inside
the vehicle can be used to release the tailgate. An indicator
light may also signal when the tailgate is open (if equipped).
For the tailgate to lower, the vehicle must be:
• In PARK or NEUTRAL
• Stationary (0 mph / 0 km/h)
NOTE:
The Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover (if equipped) may prevent Elec -
tronic Tailgate Release if installed. The Tonneau Cover must
be removed or folded up before releasing the tailgate. Refer
to “Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover — If Equipped” in this chapter
for further information.Closing
To close the tailgate, push it upward until both sides are
latched.
NOTE:
Pull back on the tailgate firmly after closing to ensure it is
securely latched.
Multifunction Tailgate — If Equipped
The multifunction tailgate (if equipped) is a 60/40 split tail -
gate with two swing doors to allow for closer access to the
pickup box with the doors open.
Opening
The tailgate must be latched closed to open the swing doors.
Push the paddle down, then pull the release handle beneath
the tailgate lowering handle. This opens the larger of the two
doors.
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Swing Door Release Handle
Once the wider swing door is opened, pull the release handle
on the inboard side of the narrower door to open. Swing Door Release Handle
Closing
Always close the narrower swing door first, then close the
wider swing door. The swing doors must be latched closed
before the tailgate can be lowered.
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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Storage
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of
the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower
storage area.
NOTE:
Not all vehicles are equipped with a door over the upper
storage area.Glove Compartment
If equipped with a covered upper glove compartment, push
the release button to open.
To open the lower glove compartment, pull the release
handle.
1 — Upper Glove Compartment Release Button (If Equipped)
2 — Upper Glove Compartment
3 — Lower Glove Compartment
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With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open
the lower storage bin. The lower bin contains a power
inverter outlet located in the forward portion of the lower
bin. There is also a “fill line” located long the rear inside wall
of the lower bin. Contents above the “fill line” may interfere
with cupholder placement if equipped with a premium
center console.
Forward Portion Of Lower Storage Bin Premium Center Console — If Equipped
The premium center console is equipped with two front
storage bins located in front of the center storage compart
-
ment. These storage bins may be equipped with tandem
doors. Push the front bin to access the cupholders. Or push
the rear bin to access the coinholder/small storage bin.
Center Console Tandem Doors— If Equipped
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment
lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
1 — Push Front Bin Access
2 — Push Rear Bin Access
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Auto Unlock On ExitOn Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is in the
PARK or NEUTRAL (N) position, and the driver's door is opened. Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Remote Door Unlock All Driver
NOTE:
The “Remote Door Unlock” feature allows you to program your remote door locks to open “All doors” or only the “Driver
door” with the first push of the key fob or when grabbing the Passive Entry door handle. Sound Horn With Remote Start On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Sound Horn With Remote Start” feature is selected, the horn sounds when the remote start is activated.
Memory Linked To Fob — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
• The “Memory Linked To Fob” feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
• The seat returns to the memorized seat location if “Memory Linked To Fob” is set to On when the key fob is used to unlock the door. Setting Name
Selectable Options
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Power Side Steps — If Equipped
After pressing the Power Side Steps button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Passive Entry — If Equipped
On Off
NOTE:
The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or
unlock buttons. It automatically unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is grabbed. Flash Lights With Lock On Off
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with
the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the “Sound Horn With Lock” feature selected. Setting Name
Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Power Side Steps AutomaticStow
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1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door
All Doors
NOTE:
• When “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is selected, only the driver's door unlocks on the first press of the key fob unlock button. You must push the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passengers’ doors.
• When “All Doors” is selected, all of the doors unlock on the first push of the key fob unlock button.
• If the vehicle is programmed “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: All Doors”, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is programmed, only the driver’s
door will unlock when the driver’s door is grasped.
• With Passive Entry, if “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is programmed pushing the handle more than once only results in the driver’s door opening. If “Driver Door” is selected, once the driver’s door is opened, the interior door
lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use key fob).
Passive Entry — If Equipped On Off
NOTE:
The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or
unlock buttons. Setting Name
Selectable Options
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