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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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Driver Alert Precautions...........................399
Driver Alert Limitations............................399
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.......399
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.............400
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition...........401
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................401
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions........................................................................401
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations........................................................................401
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators......402
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Warning.......................................402
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance....................................402
Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting.....................................402
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.....................404
Using a Slide-In Camper.........................405
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels...............................405
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................................................................405
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.......................................................................405
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................406
Calculating Payload..................................406
Calculating the Load Limit......................407
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions..........................409
Pickup Bed Anchor Points......................409
Tailgate Anchor Points..............................410
Pickup Bed Ramps.......................................411
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........414
Hitches............................................................414
Connecting a Trailer...................................414
Trailer Lighting Check................................416
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting.........................................................................417
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions...................418
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................418
Towing a Trailer Limitations....................419
Loading Your Trailer....................................419
Trailer Towing Hints....................................419
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................420
Towing Weights and Dimensions..........421
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting......423
Integrated Trailer BrakeController
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................425
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions...............................................425
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................425
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................427
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting.....................................428
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.......................................................................430
Trailer Sway Control Precautions.........430
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff................................................................430
Trailer Hitching Assistance
What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance......431
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REAR EXTERIOR - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR/POLICE RESPONDER
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 214).A
See Accessing the Tailgate Step (page 121).B
See Tailgate Work Surface (page 124).C
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 332).D
See Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors (page 383).E
See Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 324).F
See Connecting a Trailer (page 414).G
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REAR EXTERIOR - POLICE RESPONDER
See Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 113). SeeOpening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 119). See Openingthe Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 127).
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See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 332).B
See Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors (page 383).C
See Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 324).D
See Connecting a Trailer (page 414).E
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Note:The panic alarm operates regardlessof the ignition position.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Use your remote control to access variousvehicle systems.
Note:The buttons on your remote may varydepending on the vehicle region or options.
Unlock
Press the button to unlock alldoors. See Unlocking andLocking the Doors Using theRemote Control (page 104).
Lock
Press the button to lock alldoors. See Unlocking andLocking the Doors Using theRemote Control (page 104).
Remote Start (If Equipped)
Press the button to remote start.See Remotely Starting andStopping the Vehicle (page181).
Tailgate (If Equipped)
Press the button to open thetailgate. See Opening theTailgate Using the RemoteControl (page 127).
Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. See Sounding thePanic Alarm (page 92).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
FLIP KEY
Opening Your Flip Key
Press the round button on the remotecontrol to extend the flip key.
Note:Inspect the key blade for debris.Periodically clean with a brush.
Closing Your Flip Key
Press and hold the round button on theremote control to fold the key blade whennot in use.
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AUTOUNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK
Autounlock is an unlocking feature thatunlocks the vehicle doors when yourvehicle comes to a stop.
AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autounlock unlocks all the doors after allof the following occur.
1.All the doors are closed and yourvehicle is moving at a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
2.Your vehicle comes to a stop.
3.You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off orto the accessory position.
Note:If you open the driver door after 10minutes, Autounlock does not unlock allother doors.
SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ONAND OFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Switch Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS AUTOLOCK
Autolock is a locking feature that locksyour vehicle doors when you start driving.
AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autolock locks all the doors when all of thefollowing occur:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS MISLOCK
Mislock is a locking feature that warns youif your vehicle has not locked.
MISLOCK LIMITATIONS
When you press the lock button once, theturn signals do not flash if:
•Any door or the tailgate is open.
•The hood is open.
If you switch mislock off, the horn does notsound if you press the lock button on theremote control when a door is open.
SWITCHING MISLOCK ON ANDOFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Switch Mislock Chirp on or off.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed andyour vehicle is moving.
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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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