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Personal Safety System Components...........................................................................72
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work..............73
How Do the Side Airbags Work................73
How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............74
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work...........................................................................74
Airbag Precautions........................................75
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats........................................76
Children and Airbags....................................76
Front Passenger Sensing System............77
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......80
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator -Police Responder.......................................81
Disposing of Airbags....................................86
Pedestrian Alert System -Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System...........................................................................87
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist.........................................88
How Does 911 Assist Work........................88
Emergency Call Requirements................88
Emergency Call Limitations......................89
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations.....................90
Using the Remote Control - PoliceResponder...................................................90
Using the Remote Control..........................91
Opening and Closing the Flip Key............91
Removing the Key Blade............................92
Sounding the Panic Alarm.........................92
Locating Your Vehicle..................................92
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Police Responder......................................92
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......93
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................95
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................96
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......96
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................97
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting........................................98
MyKey™ - Vehicles With:MyKey
What Is MyKey...............................................99
MyKey Settings..............................................99
Creating a MyKey........................................100
Programming a MyKey...............................101
Clearing All MyKeys.....................................101
Checking MyKey System Status.............101
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.......................................................101
MyKey – Troubleshooting........................102
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.........................................................104
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.........................................................104
Autounlock....................................................105
Autolock..........................................................105
Mislock............................................................105
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings......105
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting........................................................................106
Keyless Entry
What Is Keyless Entry................................108
Keyless Entry Limitations.........................108
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Keyless Entry Settings...............................108
Using Keyless Entry....................................108
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..........109
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad.........110
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations..........110
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad.......110
Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode..............................................................110
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes............................................................110
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad...............111
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting...........................................................................111
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work..........................................................................112
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff...................................................................112
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions....................................113
Opening the Tailgate...................................113
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate.......113
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................113
Tailgate Step..................................................114
Bed Extender..................................................115
Tailgate Work Surface.................................117
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Power Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions....................................119
Opening the Tailgate...................................119
Closing the Tailgate.....................................119
Removing and Installing the Tailgate.........................................................................120
Tailgate Step...................................................121
Bed Extender.................................................122
Tailgate Work Surface................................124
Tailgate – Troubleshooting......................125
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Remote Release Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions...................................127
Opening the Tailgate...................................127
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................127
Tailgate Step.................................................128
Bed Extender.................................................129
Tailgate Work Surface.................................131
Tailgate – Troubleshooting......................132
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System......................134
Anti-Theft Alarm System.........................134
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.......135
Security – Troubleshooting.....................136
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions.......138
Power Running Board Settings..............138
Power Running Board Kick Switch.......139
Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.......................................139
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................140
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................140
Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.......................................141
Horn...................................................................141
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off - Vehicles With: HeatedSteering Wheel..........................................141
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance...................................................211
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports - Excluding:Raptor..........................................................212
Locating the USB Ports - Raptor...........212
Playing Media Using the USB Port........213
Charging a Device........................................213
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:120V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................214
Power Outlet Precautions........................214
Power Outlet Limitations.........................214
Locating the Power Outlets.....................214
Power Outlet Indicators............................215
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................216
Power Outlet Precautions........................216
Locating the Power Outlets.....................216
Onboard Generator
What Is the Onboard Generator.............217
Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2kW..................................217
Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW...............218
Locating the Outlets...................................219
Onboard Generator Indicators...............219
Switching the Outlets On and Off.......220
What Is Utility Idle Mode - Vehicles With:Flip Key.........................................................221
Switching Utility Idle Mode On and Off -Vehicles With: Flip Key...........................221
What Is Generator Mode...........................221
Switching Generator Mode On and Off.........................................................................221
Resetting Ground Fault Detection.........221
Resetting the Circuit Breaker - VehiclesWith: 7.2kW................................................222
Onboard Generator – Troubleshooting........................................................................223
Center Console Work Surface
Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Column Shift............225
Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Console Shift...........226
Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting......................................227
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................228
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions........................................................................228
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................228
Charging a Wireless Device.....................228
Storage
Cup Holders..................................................229
Glove Compartment.................................229
Under Seat Storage...................................230
Glasses Holder.............................................232
Starting and Stopping theEngine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................233
Ignition Switch.............................................233
Push Button Ignition Switch...................234
Starting the Engine....................................234
Engine Block Heater..................................236
Stopping the Engine...................................237
Police Engine Idle - Vehicles With: PolicePack.............................................................238
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push Button Start........................................................................239
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Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition - Vehicles With: Keyless Entryand Push Button Start.........................240
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.....................................240
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle..........244
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics........................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.........244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting......................................245
Power Flow...................................................245
Eco Idle...........................................................246
Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.....................247
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.........................248
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions................248
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................248
Stopping the Engine..................................248
Restarting the Engine...............................248
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators....................248
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................................................249
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............251
Fuel Quality...................................................252
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel..............254
Running Out of Fuel...................................254
Refueling........................................................255
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................259
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................259
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.......................................................................260
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............262
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........262
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................262
High Voltage Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is the High Voltage Battery.........263
High Voltage Battery Precautions........263
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................264
Automatic Transmission Positions......264
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear.............265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Raptor........................................................................265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - PoliceResponder................................................266
Manually Shifting Gears..........................266
Temporary Neutral Mode........................268
Using Progressive Range Selection......269
Automatic Return to Park (P)...............269
Stowing the Selector Lever - Excluding:Raptor.........................................................270
Stowing the Selector Lever - Raptor........................................................................270
Manual Park Release..................................271
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................273
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: Raptor....................................274
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Raptor.........................................................274
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............275
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................275
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2.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3.Switch the ignition off and remove thefirst coded key from the ignition.
4.After three seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition off,insert the second previously coded keyinto the ignition.
5.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6.Switch the ignition off and remove thesecond previously programmed codedkey from the ignition.
7.After three seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition offand removing the previouslyprogrammed coded key, insert the newun–programmed key into the ignition.
8.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least six secondsuntil you hear the door locks cycle.
9.Remove the newly programmed codedkey from the ignition.
The key starts the engine if programmingis successful. You can operate the keylessremote entry system with the new remotecontrol with integrated key.
If programming was not successful, wait20 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8.If you are still unsuccessful, take yourvehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note:You can program a maximum of sixcoded remote controls to your vehicle.
KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Replace remote control battery.Key Battery Low ReplaceSoon
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OPERATING THE DOORS
FROM OUTSIDE YOUR
VEHICLE
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THEDOORS USING THE REMOTECONTROL
You can only use the remote control whenyour vehicle is stationary.
Unlocking the Doors
Press the button to unlock alldoors. One long flash of the turnsignal lamps confirms that yourvehicle has unlocked.
One-Stage Unlocking
Press the button to unlock alldoors.
Two-Stage Unlocking (If Equipped)
Press the button to unlock thedriver's door. Press the buttonagain within three seconds tounlock all doors.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock alldoors. One short flash of theturn signal lamps confirms yourvehicle is locked.
Note:For more information on operatingthe doors from outside your vehicle SeeKeyless Entry Keypad (page 110).
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THEDOORS USING THE KEY BLADE
If there is a power door lock fault you canuse the key blade to lock and unlock thedoors.
Lock.A
Unlock.B
OPERATING THE DOORS
FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THEDOORS USING THE CENTRALLOCKING
The power door lock control is on the frontdoors.
Press the button to unlock alldoors.
Press the button to lock alldoors.
Note:The central locking only operates ifthe front doors are fully closed.
OPENING THE DOORS FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Pull the interior door handle twice tounlock and open a rear door. The first pullunlocks the door and the second pullopens the door.
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WHAT IS KEYLESS ENTRY
The system allows you to lock and unlockyour vehicle without taking the passive keyout of your pocket or purse.
KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft(1 m) from the front door handles and thetailgate.
The system could not function if:
•The remote control remains stationaryfor about a minute.
•The vehicle battery has no charge.
•The remote control battery has nocharge.
•There is interference causing issueswith the remote control frequencies.
•The remote control is too close tometal objects or electronic devices, forexample keys or a cell phone.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
Switching Keyless Entry On andOff
1.Switch the ignition on using an originalkey that has not been created as aMyKey.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press Locks.
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
You can enable two-stage unlockingfunction allowing you to unlock only thedriver door when you touch the unlocksensor.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for fourseconds to disable or enable two-stageunlocking.
If you program the unlocking function sothat only the driver door unlocks, you canunlock all of the other doors from insideyour vehicle using the power door lockcontrol. You can unlock individual doorsby pulling the interior door handles onthose doors.
USING KEYLESS ENTRY
Unlocking the Doors
With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) ofyour vehicle, touch the unlock sensor onthe back of the door handle for a briefperiod and then pull on the door handle tounlock, being careful not to touch the locksensor at the same time or pull on the doorhandle too quickly. The intelligent accesssystem requires a brief delay toauthenticate your passive key.
Locking the Doors
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With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) ofyour vehicle, touch the outer door handlelock sensor for approximately one secondto lock, being careful not to touch theunlock sensor on the back of the doorhandle at the same time. After locking, youcan immediately pull on the door handleto confirm locking occurred withoutinadvertently unlocking.
KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keyless entry system notfunction?
If the system does not function it maybe limited. See Keyless EntryLimitations (page 108). If the systemstill does not function use the remotecontrol or the key blade to lock andunlock your vehicle.
Why can I not lock my vehicle?
If you electronically lock your vehiclewith a rear door or the tailgate open,the system searches for a passive keyinside your vehicle after you close thelast door. If the system detects a key,all doors unlock indicating that a keyis inside. Your vehicle locks if anotherpassive key is within the detectionrange after you close the last door.
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