Note:Avoid cleaners or polishes thatincrease the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in thisarea helps protect you from undesirablewindshield reflection.
CLEANING PLASTIC
We recommend that you only use a mildsoap and water solution on a soft cloth.Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING DISPLAYS ANDSCREENS
We recommend that you only use amicrofiber cloth in a circular motion toclean off the fingerprint or dust.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,apply a small amount of alcohol to thecloth and try to clean it again.
Note:Do not pour or spray alcohol onto thetouchscreen.
Note: Do not use detergent or any type ofsolvent to clean the touchscreen.
CLEANING FABRIC
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
We recommend that you only clean fabricin the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If aring forms on the fabric, clean the entirearea immediately, but do not oversaturateor the ring could set.
CLEANING LEATHER
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
We recommend that you only clean theleather surfaces in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.Make sure the leather is dry, then applya small amount of conditioner to aclean, dry cloth.
4.Rub the conditioner into the leatheruntil it disappears. Allow theconditioner to dry, then repeat theprocess for the entire interior. If a filmappears, wipe it off with a dry, cleancloth.
5.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
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CLEANING VINYL
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
We recommend that you only clean vinylsurfaces in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
CLEANING CARPETS AND FLOORMATS
We recommend that you only clean yourcarpets in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If aring forms on the fabric, clean the entirearea immediately, but do not oversaturateor the ring could set.
We recommend that you only clean yourfloor mats in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wash rubber floor mats using mildsoap and lukewarm or cold water.
3.Completely dry the floor mat beforeplacing them back in your vehicle.
CLEANING SEATBELTS
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
1.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
CLEANING MOONROOF TRACKS
1.Remove debris from the tracks with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the bulb seal and mating paintedroof metal surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution.
Note:The moonroof rail tracks are greasedto maintain proper functionality. Do notwipe off the grease.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
We recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer to identify your vehiclecolor code. Authorized dealers havetouch-up paint to match your vehicle'scolor.
Before repairing minor paint damage, usea cleaner to remove particles such as birddroppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout.
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Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................53Adjusting the Sound Settings.................554Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................109Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................109Adjusting the Volume................................554Aid Mode..........................................................319How Does Aid Mode Work..............................319What Is Aid Mode...............................................319Airbag Precautions........................................59Airbags................................................................57Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control..............152See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................156Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification..............................................536Alert and Aid Mode......................................319How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work...........319What Is Alert and Aid Mode............................319Alert Mode.......................................................318Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity.............................................................319How Does Alert Mode Work...........................318What Is Alert Mode............................................318Alexa Built-In.................................................567Alexa Built-In Requirements....................567Alexa Built-In Settings...............................567AM/FM Radio................................................555AM/FM Radio Limitations..............................555Selecting a Radio Station...............................555Ambient Lighting...........................................127Adjusting Ambient Lighting.............................127Switching Ambient Lighting On andOff........................................................................127Anti-Lock Braking System........................249Anti-Lock Braking SystemLimitations......................................................249Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................103Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System........104Disarming the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem..............................................................104
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork...................................................................103What Are the Inclination Sensors................104What Are the Interior Sensors.......................103What Is the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................103What Is the Battery Backup Alarm..............104What Is the Perimeter Alarm.........................103Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........104Setting the Alarm Security Level..................104Switching Ask on Exit On and Off................104What are the Alarm Security Levels...........104What Is Ask on Exit............................................104Appendices....................................................703Applying the Electric ParkingBrake..............................................................253Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency...................................................253App Precautions...........................................575App Requirements.......................................575Apps..................................................................575Audio System................................................553AM/FM Radio......................................................555Audio System – Troubleshooting................559Digital Radio........................................................556Satellite Radio.....................................................557Audio System Precautions.......................553Audio System – Troubleshooting.........559Audio System – InformationMessages.........................................................559Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror....................131Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.........................................................131What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror....................................................................131Auto Hold.......................................................266Auto Hold Indicators..................................266Autolamps.......................................................118Autolamp Settings..............................................118What Are Autolamps.........................................118Autolock............................................................82Autolock Requirements.....................................82What Is Autolock..................................................82Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................254Automatic Crash Shutoff..........................423Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions.....................................................423
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Checking the Coolant Level..........................450Coolant – Information Messages................453Coolant – Warning Lamps.............................452Managing the Coolant Temperature..........452Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.7L Diesel.....................532Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.8L, Gasoline..............533Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 7.3L, Gasoline...............534Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................420Automatic Crash Shutoff................................423Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................425Jump Starting the Vehicle...............................421Post-Crash Alert System................................423Recovery Towing................................................423Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......65Creating a Personal Profile.......................577Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........551Cross Traffic Alert........................................335Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.............................................337Cross Traffic Alert Indicators....................337Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................335Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............335Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting........................................337Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages..........................................................337Cross Traffic Braking...................................262Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting............................................263Cross Traffic Braking Indicators.............263Cross Traffic Braking Precautions.........262Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting........................................263Cross Traffic Braking – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................264Cross Traffic Braking – InformationMessages.........................................................263Cruise Control...............................................294Cruise Control Indicators..........................295Cup Holders....................................................197Cup Holder Precautions...................................197Customer Information...............................623Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................626
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen............................................................144Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 8 InchScreen............................................................144
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Data Privacy.....................................................26Deleting a Personal Profile.......................578Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades..................................478Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake...................256Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeGauge.............................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeIndicators......................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Precautions.................................................256Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake – WarningLamps................................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeVideos............................................................257Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................230Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge......................138Diesel Particulate Filter...............................221Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................222Diesel Particulate Filter –Troubleshooting............................................224Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...............................................222Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Limitations...........................223Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Precautions.........................222Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Requirements.....................222Starting Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................223What Is Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................222
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Diesel Particulate FilterPrecautions..................................................221Diesel Particulate FilterRequirements.............................................222Diesel Particulate Filter –Troubleshooting........................................224Diesel Particulate Filter – InformationMessages.........................................................224Diesel Particulate Filter – WarningLamps...............................................................224Digital Radio..................................................556Digital Radio Indicators....................................557Digital Radio Limitations................................556How Does Digital Radio Work......................556Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff.......................................................................557What Is Digital Radio.......................................556Dinghy TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Directing the Flow of Air.............................154Disposing of Airbags.....................................66Distance Alert................................................342Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert....................................................................342What Is Distance Alert.....................................342Distance Indication......................................341Distance Indication Indicator........................342Switching Distance Indication On andOff.......................................................................342What Is Distance Indication............................341Doors and Locks Audible Warnings........82Doors and Locks..............................................81Autolock...................................................................82Autounlock.............................................................82Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.............83Mislock.....................................................................82Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................81Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................81Doors and Locks –Troubleshooting..........................................83Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................84
Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................83Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps..............83Draining the Fuel Filter WaterTrap................................................................447Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.7L Diesel,Vehicles With: 110-120V 2kW PickupBed Power Outlet/DualGenerators..................................................453Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.7L Diesel,Vehicles With: Dual Generators..........454Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.7L Diesel,Vehicles With: Single Generator.........454Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.8L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: DualGenerators..................................................454Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.8L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: SingleGenerator.....................................................455Drive Belt Routing Overview - 7.3L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: DualGenerators..................................................455Drive Belt Routing Overview - 7.3L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: SingleGenerator....................................................456Drive Mode Control.......................................311Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.............................................314Drive Modes..........................................................312Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.........................................314Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................315Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages..........................................................314Drive Mode Control – WarningLamps................................................................314Drive Modes....................................................312Eco............................................................................312Normal....................................................................312Off-Road................................................................312Rock Crawl.............................................................312Slippery...................................................................313Tow/Haul...............................................................313Trail...........................................................................314Driver Alert.....................................................346Driver Alert – Troubleshooting......................347Driver Alert Limitations.............................346
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Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................303Switching Generator Mode On andOff...................................................................190Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................277Switching Hill Start Assist On andOff..................................................................265Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff....................................................................153Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff....................................................................152Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Front Parking Aid.........282Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid..........283Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff..................................................................340Switching Recirculated Air On andOff....................................................................152Switching Repeat Mode On andOff..................................................................554Switching Reverse Brake Assist On andOff..................................................................259Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff..................................................................554Switching Stability Control On andOff....................................................................271Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off..........................................................573Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................553Switching the Display On and Off........556Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2................247Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4...............245Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................126Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff....................................................................421Switching the Head Up Display On andOff....................................................................147Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff....................................................................153Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off...........................................................153
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off......................................................111Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode..............................................................318Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off..........................................................318Switching the Outlets On and Off.........189Switching the Passenger Airbag On andOff....................................................................60Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................126Switching the Speed Limiter On andOff...................................................................316Switching Traction Control On andOff..................................................................268Switching Trail Control On and Off.......273Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off..........................................................392Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off..........................................................379Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.........................................................404Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff...................................................................377Switching Trail Turn Assist On andOff...................................................................275Switching Utility Idle Mode On andOff...................................................................190Symbols Glossary..........................................23Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................23System UpdateSee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582
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Tachometer.....................................................137Tailgate Anchor Points..............................358Locating the Tailgate Anchor Points..........358Tailgate Anchor Point LoadCapacities........................................................358Tailgate Precautions......................................91Tailgate Step....................................................92Accessing the Tailgate Step.............................92Stowing the Tailgate Step................................93Tailgate...............................................................91Closing the Tailgate.............................................94Opening the Tailgate...........................................91
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