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Belts, Seat
..................................................... 210Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 153Body Builders Guide........................................ 12Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 414B-Pillar Location............................................. 433Brake Assist System...................................... 145Brake Control System.................................... 145Brake Fluid.......................................... 421, 463Brake System...................................... 421, 452Fluid Check............................................... 421Master Cylinder......................................... 421Parking...................................................... 231Warning Light............................................ 131Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 235Bulb Replacement......................................... 351Bulbs, Light.......................................... 212, 351
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Cab Top Clearance Lights.............................. 357Camera.......................................................... 309Camera, AUX........................................ 311, 318Camera, Rear...................................... 309, 312Camper............................................................ 98Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 460Capacities, Fluid.................................. 459, 460Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)...................................... 396, 402Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 419Car Washes................................................... 448Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 209, 456
Cargo Light....................................................... 52Cellular Phone.............................................. 540Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 356Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 81Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 421Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 430Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light).............................................. 143Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 209Checks, Safety.............................................. 209Child Restraint.............................................. 191Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 194Child Seat Installation..................... 202, 204How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 201Infant And Child Restraints....................... 192Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 199Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 195Older Children And Child Restraints......... 193Seating Positions...................................... 195Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 454CleaningWheels..................................................... 442Climate Control................................................ 57Automatic.................................................... 61Manual........................................................ 57Cold Weather Operation............................... 217Compact Spare Tire...................................... 441Contract, Service.......................................... 549Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 419
Cooling System............................................. 417Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 418Coolant Level................................... 418, 420Cooling Capacity.............................. 459, 460Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 420Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 418Inspection................................................. 420Points To Remember................................ 420Pressure Cap............................................ 419Radiator Cap............................................. 419Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).... 418, 459, 461, 464Corrosion Protection..................................... 447Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 280, 282Cruise Light................................................... 141Cupholders.......................................................86Customer Assistance.................................... 548Cybersecurity................................................ 467
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Daytime Running Lights...................................49Dealer Service............................................... 401Defroster, Rear Window...................................57Defroster, Windshield............................ 57, 210Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............................55Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 142Diesel Exhaust Brake.................................... 232Diesel Fuel.................................................... 456Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 456
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554 Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming
..................... 412Differential, Limited Slip................................ 270Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 381Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 420Do Not Disturb............................................... 545Door Ajar........................................................ 133Door Ajar Light............................................... 133Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 30Doors............................................................... 26Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 409Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 33DrivingOff-Pavement............................................ 261Off-Road.................................................... 261Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water..................................... 343Dual Rear Wheels................................ 445, 452
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 145Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 144Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 149, 153Electrical Power Outlets................................... 86Electronic Range Select (ERS)............. 238, 243Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................146Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 132Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 246, 250Emergency Braking........................................ 231
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 380Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 346Jump Starting........................................... 375Emission Control System Maintenance........ 143Engine......................................... 396, 397, 398Air Cleaner................................................ 403Block Heater.................................... 220, 229Break-In Recommendations..................... 230Compartment.................................. 397, 398Compartment Identification...................... 396Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 461, 464Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 209, 456Fails To Start............................................ 216Flooded, Starting...................................... 216Fuel Requirements.......................... 454, 459Identifcation.................................... 397, 398Idling........................................................ 226Jump Starting........................................... 375Oil..................................401, 459, 461, 464Oil Filler Cap.................................... 396, 402Oil Filter.................................................... 403Oil Reset................................................... 115Oil Selection.................................... 401, 459Oil Synthetic............................................. 403Overheating.............................................. 379Runaway................................................... 319Starting..................................................... 214Engine Oil Viscosity....................................... 402
Enhanced Accident Response Feature...189, 384

Entry System, Illuminated................................54Ethanol.......................................................... 454Exhaust Brake............................................... 232Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 209, 456Exhaust System..........................209, 416, 425Exterior Lighting...............................................48Exterior Lights........................................ 48, 212
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 403Air Conditioning................................. 69, 406Engine Fuel............................................... 409Engine Oil............................... 403, 461, 464Engine Oil Disposal................................... 403FlashersTurn Signals.............................. 51, 141, 212Flash-To-Pass...................................................50Flat Tire Stowage.......................................... 372Fluid Capacities................................... 459, 460Fluid Leaks.................................................... 212Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 421Fluid, Brake................................................... 463Fluids And Lubricants........................... 461, 464Fog Lights.............................................. 51, 355Fold Flat Load Floor.........................................84Fold-Flat Seats.................................................33Forward Collision Warning............................ 160Four Wheel Drive........................................... 246

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Four-Way Hazard Flasher
............................... 346Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 380Front Axle (Differential).................................. 424Fuel..................................................... 454, 456Adding............................................. 319, 320Additives................................................... 454Capacity.................................................... 460Clean Air.................................................... 454Diesel.............................................. 456, 464Ethanol...................................................... 454Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 320Filter.......................................................... 409Gasoline.................................................... 454Light.......................................................... 135Materials Added........................................ 454Methanol................................................... 454Octane Rating................................. 454, 461Requirements........................ 454, 456, 459Specifications............................................ 457Tank Capacity............................................ 459Fueling........................................................... 320Fuses............................................................. 358
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 76Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 320Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 454Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 454Gauges Voltage...................................................... 223
Gear Ranges................................................. 240Gear Selector Override................................. 377Glass Cleaning.............................................. 451Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 326Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 325GuideBody Builders.............................................. 12GVWR............................................................ 324
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 343Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 346Head Restraints............................................... 38Head Rests...................................................... 38Headlights.................................................... 353Automatic High Beam.................................. 49Cleaning................................................... 447High Beam................................................... 49Lights On Reminder..................................... 51Passing........................................................ 50Switch.......................................................... 48Heated Mirrors................................................. 46Heater, Engine Block.................................... 229Hill Descent Control...................................... 149Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 149Hill Start Assist.............................................. 151HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 329
Hoisting......................................................... 429HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................76Hood Prop........................................................74Hood Release...................................................74Hub Caps...................................................... 374
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Idle-Up Feature............................................. 226Ignition.............................................................17Switch..........................................................17Illuminated Entry..............................................54In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide......................................13Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 42, 43, 346Instrument Cluster............................... 110, 112Descriptions.............................................. 141Display...................................................... 113Engine Oil Reset....................................... 115Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 451Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 332Interior Appearance Care.............................. 450Interior Lights...................................................53Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................55Intervention Regeneration Strategy..... 125, 413Introduction.....................................................11Inverter Outlet (115V)......................................88iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................. 53811

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Jack Location
................................................. 365Jump Starting................................................ 375
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Key Fob Panic Alarm
................................................. 15Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 16, 24Key Fob Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 15
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry).. 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................28, 214, 218Lock The Vehicle’s Doors....... 476, 494, 514Passive Entry............................................... 28Passive Entry Programming............. 494, 514Keys................................................................. 14Replacement............................................... 24
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 51Lane Change Assist......................................... 52LaneSense.................................................... 306Latches.......................................................... 212Hood........................................................... 74Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 454Leaks, Fluid................................................... 212Life Of Tires................................................... 439Light Bulbs........................................... 212, 351
Lights............................................................ 212Air Bag.................................... 130, 182, 210Automatic High Beam.................................. 49Brake Assist Warning............................... 148Brake Warning.......................................... 131Bulb Replacement.................................... 351Cab Top Clearance................................... 357Cargo........................................................... 52Center Mounted Stop............................... 356Courtesy/Reading....................................... 53Cruise....................................................... 141Daytime Running......................................... 49
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator... 132
Exterior...............................................48, 212Fog........................................................... 355Four Wheel Drive Indicator....................... 255Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 346Headlights............................................ 48, 50High Beam................................................... 49Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 149Illuminated Entry......................................... 54Interior......................................................... 53Lights On Reminder..................................... 51Low Fuel................................................... 135Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 133Park.......................................................... 140Passing........................................................ 50Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 130Security Alarm.......................................... 132Service..................................................... 351
Side Marker.............................................. 357Traction Control........................................ 148Transfer Case........................................... 255Turn Signals............51, 141, 212, 353, 355Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions................................ 132, 141Limited-Slip Differential....................... 270, 424Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 129Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 129Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 129Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 129Loading Vehicle............................................. 324Tires.......................................................... 433LocksAutomatic Door............................................30Child Protection...........................................30Power Door..................................................27Low Tire Pressure System............................. 163Lubrication, Body.......................................... 414Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 452
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Maintenance....................................................73Maintenance Free Battery............................ 400Maintenance Plan......................................... 391Maintenance Schedule............... 385, 389, 391Malfunction Indicator Light
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Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
..... 76Universal Transmitter...................................... 76Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 454Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 177USB............................................................... 538Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area........................... 96
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............... 452Vehicle Loading................................... 324, 434Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.................... 12Vehicle Storage...................................... 68, 447Vehicle User Guide In Vehicle Help............................................ 13Navigation................................................... 13Operating Instructions................................. 13Searching User Guide.................................. 13Viscosity, Engine Oil....................................... 402Voice Recognition System (VR)...................... 541Voltmeter....................................................... 223
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Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)
................................................. 135Warnings And Cautions.................................... 12Warranty Information.................................... 550Washers, Windshield..............................55, 399Washing Vehicle........................................... 448WaterDriving Through........................................ 343Water SeparatorDiesel Fuel................................................ 409Wheel And Wheel Tire Care.......................... 442Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 442Wheel Covers................................................ 374Winch............................................................ 271Accessories.............................................. 272Operation................................................. 273Rigging Techniques.................................. 279Usage....................................................... 271Wind Buffeting.......................................... 71, 73
Window Fogging...............................................68Windows..........................................................70Power...........................................................70Rear Sliding.................................................71Reset Auto-Up..............................................71Windshield Defroster.................................... 210Windshield Washers.............................. 55, 399Fluid................................................... 55, 399Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 414Windshield Wipers...........................................55Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 414Wipers, Intermittent.........................................55Wipers, Rain Sensitive.....................................56Wireless Charging Pad.....................................89
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