Dodge Dakota 2004 User Manual

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

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STARTING AND OPERATING

6

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

7

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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m Introduction
m How To Use This Manual
m Warnings And Cautions

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m Vehicle Identification Number
m Vehicle Modifications / Alterations

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4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc­tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE:

After youread the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni­cians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested in
your satisfaction.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod­ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a
stamped plate located on the left front corner of the
instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle
through the windshield. This number also appears on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment.

NOTE:

It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety
and may lead to an accident resulting in serious
injury or death.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

m A Word About Your Keys

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................9

▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped ................9

m Ignition And Steering Lock — If Equipped

▫ Manual Transmissions ...................11

▫ Automatic Transmissions .................12

m Illuminated Entry

▫ Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks ....12

m Door Locks

▫ Manual Locks .........................13

▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........14

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▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...............16

m Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped

▫ To Unlock The Doors (Four Door Vehicles) ....17

▫ To Lock The Doors .....................18

▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................19

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........19

▫ General Information ....................20

▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...............21

m Security Alarm System — If Equipped

▫ To Set The Alarm ......................21

▫ To Disarm The System ...................22

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m Windows

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▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ............22

▫ Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped .........23

▫ Club Cab Vented Quarter Window ..........24

▫ Wind Buffeting ........................24

m Occupant Restraints

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▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................25

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....29

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners—Quad Cab Only ......29

▫ Front Lap Belts ........................30

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............30

▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................31

▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint System—Airbag ................31

▫ Child Restraint ........................38

m Engine Break-In Recommendations
m Safety Tips

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▫ Exhaust System .......................53

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ..............................54

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The

Vehicle ..............................54

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks
with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are
enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to
the front. The bar code can be used to order duplicate
keys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you received
your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you
the number.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

If you open the driver’s door when the key is in the
ignition lock, a continuous chime will sound to remind
you to remove the key.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock
all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED

With this system, an electronically coded ignition key
sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics
recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue
to run. If the system does not recognize the signal, the
vehicle will start and run for 2 seconds, then shut off.
After six unsuccessful attempts at starting, the system
will shut down until the correct key is used.

NOTE:

compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these
systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a
loss of security protection. Additional Sentry Keys or
Mobil Speed-pass™ devices held against or immediately
adjacent to the ignition key when starting the engine may
cause vehicle starting problems. If a problem occurs,
remove the Sentry Key from the key-ring and attempt to
start the vehicle again. Pagers, cell phones, walkman, etc.
will have no effect on this system.

The 9Security Light9 will illuminate for about 3 seconds
when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON
position. If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid
signal from the ignition key, the 9Security Light9 willflash

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not

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continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobi­lized. If the 9Security Light9 remains on during vehicle
operation, it indicates a fault in the system electronics. If
this option was ordered, all of the keys provided with
your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle
electronics.

Replacement Keys
NOTE:

Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four digit PIN number. This number is required
for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may
be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the
Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure
consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key is one which has never been
programmed and needs to be cut.

NOTE:

When having the Sentry Key System serviced,
bring all vehicle keys to the dealer.

Customer Key Programming

You can program new keys to the system if you have two
valid keys by doing the following:

1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the
ignition to the ON position for at least 3 seconds but no
longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition back to the OFF
position and remove the first key.

2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition to
the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a
chime will sound and the 9Security Light9 will begin to
flash. Turn the ignition back to the OFF position and
remove the second key.

3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch
the ignition to the ON position within 60 seconds of
having removed the second key. After 10 seconds, a
single chime will sound. The 9Security Light9 will stop
flashing, then turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off.

The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this
process to program up to a total of 8 keys.

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General Information

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE:

proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Manual Transmissions

Depress and hold the release button located between the
ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni­tion key to LOCK and remove the key.

Manual Transmissions

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Automatic Transmissions

In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems
are locked to provide antitheft protection for your ve­hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK
position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering
wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns
easily. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in the
LOCK position. Push in on the key in the ignition lock
cylinder to rotate to the LOCK position.

Automatic Transmissions

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with an automatic trans­mission, the key cannot be turned to LOCK until the
selector is in the PARK position. Do not attempt to pull
the shift lever out of PARK after the key is in the LOCK
position.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks

All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the
doors are unlocked using the key fob, when any door is
opened or, if equipped with security, when the door key
cylinder is turned to the unlock position. Vehicles
equipped with a cargo lamp will turn the cargo lamp on
for 30 seconds when the doors are unlocked using the key
fob.

The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the
last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either
the ignition is turned to the ON position or a key fob
LOCK button is pressed.

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There is also a battery saver feature that will turn the
interior lights off after 15 minutes if the ignition is OFF
and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position or cargo light ON position.

DOOR LOCKS
Manual Locks

Front doors may be locked, sliding the lock knob rear­ward. When the orange indicator is visible the lock knob
is in the unlocked position.

Both doors may be opened with the inside door handle
without sliding the lock knob forward. Doors locked
before closing will remain locked when closed.

The ignition key will unlock all the locks on your vehicle.

WARNING!

For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

WARNING!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju­ries and death.

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Power Door Locks — If Equipped

Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked
or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock
switches located on the front doors or by pressing the
LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry
key fob.

As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using the
door lock switches during the following conditions:

1. The driver’s door is open while the key is in the
ignition.

2. The driver’s door is open while the headlight switch is
ON.

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Central Locking — If Equipped

Vehicles with security will have a feature called 9Central
Locking.9 When the key is placed in the door cylinder
and turned to the 9Unlock9 position, the security will be
disarmed, the illuminated entry will be turned on and
that door will be mechanically unlocked. If the key is
once again turned to the unlock position within 5 seconds
of the first unlock, the remaining doors will unlock. If the
key is turned to the 9Lock9 position while all doors are
closed, illuminated entry will be canceled, security will
begin arming, and all doors will lock.

Automatic Door Locks

If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph
(24 km/h).

This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped
from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the
following procedure:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure).

3. Place the key into the ignition.

4. Within 10 seconds cycle the key from the OFF position
to the ON position four times; ending in the OFF position
( Do not start the engine ).

5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the LOCK direction.

6. Asingle chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.

7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled
before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat
the above procedure.

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Child Protection Door Lock

To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a child
protection door lock system.

This label is located near the
lock lever.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from
distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held
radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.

To unlock the doors (four door vehicles):

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob
once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock
all the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the

illuminated entry will initiate, the parking lights will
flash on twice and if installed, the cargo lamp will turn on
for 30 seconds.

The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors
upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the
following procedure:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure).

3. Place the key into the ignition.

4. Within 10 seconds cycle the key from the OFF position
to the ON position four times; ending in the ON position
( Do not start the engine ).

5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the UNLOCK direction.

6. Asingle chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.

7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

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8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled
before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat
the above procedure.

NOTE:

All two-door vehicles will be shipped from the
assembly plant with this feature disabled. If this feature is
enabled on a two door vehicle, a single UNLOCK button
press will initiate the illuminated entry only - none of the
doors will unlock. If the UNLOCK button is pressed a
second time within 4 seconds of the first, all doors will
unlock.

To lock the doors:

Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock all doors. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors are
locked, the parking lights will flash on once and the horn
will chirp once.

The horn chirp feature will be shipped from the assembly
plants activated. If desired this feature can be disabled by
using the following procedure:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure).

3. Place the key into the ignition.

4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the
engine ).

5. Press and hold the LOCK button on the key fob.

6. After holding the LOCK button for four seconds, also
press the PANIC button within 6 seconds.

7. When a single chime is heard, release both buttons.

8. Turn the ignition OFF to test the horn chirp feature.

9. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

10. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled
before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat
the above procedure.

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Using the Panic Alarm

To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press
and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once.
When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights will
illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash,
and the horn will sound.

To cancel the Panic mode press and release the PANIC
button on the transmitter a second time. Panic mode will
automatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle is
started and exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). During the Panic
Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systems
will function normally. Panic mode will not disarm the
security system on vehicles so equipped.

Programming Additional Transmitters

Vehicles with the keyless entry option will be shipped
from the assembly plants with two key fob transmitters
programmed only for that vehicle. A total of four fobs can
be programmed for your vehicle. Additional fobs can be
programmed to your vehicle through the use of a cur­rently programmed fob.

NOTE:

all other programmed fobs will be erased and you will
have to reprogram them for your vehicle.

Use the Following procedure to program additional key
fobs:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel
any chiming that may confuse you during this program­ming procedure).

3. Place the key into the ignition.

4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the
engine ).

5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key fob.

6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds,
also press the PANIC button within 6 seconds.

7. Release both buttons and a single chime will be heard.
The chime is an indication that you have successfully
entered program mode. All fobs that are to be pro­grammed must be done so within 30 seconds of when the
chime was heard.

When entering program mode using that fob,

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8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and release
both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously.

9. A single chime will be heard.

10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press and
release either the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the fob.

11. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to two
additional fobs.

12. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 30
seconds from when the original chime was heard. After
30 seconds, all programmed fobs function normally.

NOTE:

If you do not have a programmed transmitter,
contact your dealer for details.

General Information

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

If your Keyless Entry Transmitter fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions.

1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of the
batteries is from one to two years.

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.

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Transmitter Battery Service

The recommended replacement battery is 2016.

NOTE:

the back housing or the printed circuit board.

1. With transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade
or dime to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.
Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during
removal.

Do not touch the battery terminals that are on

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.

3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap the two halves
together. Make sure there is an even gap between the two
halves. Test transmitter operation.

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for
unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
system provides both audible and visual signals. The
horn will sound repeatedly for 3 minutes and the head­lights and security light in the instrument cluster will
flash for an additional 15 minutes. The engine will not
run until the system is disarmed.

To Set the Alarm:

The alarm will set when you use the power door locks,
turn the key in the door lock cylinder, or use the Keyless
Entry transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are
locked and closed the SECURITY light in the instrument
cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the system is

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arming. The security light in the instrument panel cluster
will flash rapidly for about 15 seconds to indicate that the
alarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the security light
will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the system is
armed.

NOTE:

If the SECURITY light stays on continuously
during vehicle operation, have the system checked by
your dealer.

To Disarm the System:

Use the Keyless Entry transmitter or the key to turn the
door locks to the unlock position. If something has
triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound
three times when you unlock the doors. Check the
vehicle for tampering.

The Security system will also disarm, if the vehicle is
started with a programmed Sentry Key. If an unpro­grammed Sentry Key is used to start a vehicle, the engine
will run for 2 seconds and then the security alarm will be
initiated. To exit alarming mode, press the RKE Unlock
button, unlock the doors using the key cylinder, or start
the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key.

The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarm
will sound when you pull the door handle to exit. You
may also accidentally disarm the system by unlocking
any door with the door key and then locking it. The door
will be locked but the Security Alarm will not arm.

WINDOWS
Power Windows — IF Equipped

The control on the left front door panel has up-down
switches that give you fingertip control of all power
windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on
the front passenger door for passenger window control
and on the rear doors of Quad Cab models. The windows
will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.

Auto Down

The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.
Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the
window will go down automatically.

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Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window lock button. To enable the window controls,
press the window control button again.

Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped

A locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the
lock to release the window.

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Club Cab Vented Quarter Window

The Club Cab is equipped with rear quarter windows
that open out. Pull the window latch toward you to
unlock, and push out on the window. Press the latch
straight to secure the window in an open position.

WIND BUFFETING

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur­rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, and
front airbags for both the driver and front passenger. If
you will be carrying children too small for adult-size
belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and
child restraint systems.

Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buck­led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.

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Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen
far away from home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that
they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Some of the worst injuries happen when people are
thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility
of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should
be belted at all times.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

The outboard front and rear seats of your vehicle have
combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retrac­tor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or
collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the
belt to move freely with you under normal conditions.
But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of
your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown
out.

WARNING!

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

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WARNING!

•

Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat
belts are designed to go around the large bones of
your body. These are the strongest parts of your
body and can take the forces of a collision the
best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could
make your injuries in a collision much worse. You
might suffer internal injuries, or you could even
slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc­tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep
your passengers safe, too.

•

Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in an accident, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for
more than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and
adjust the seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front
seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch
plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the
webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around
your lap.

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

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WARNING!

•

A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not
protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too
high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries.
Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

• Abelt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
In a sudden stop you could move too far forward,
increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.

A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger-

•

ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the
vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck
injury. And a belt worn under the arm can cause
internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your
strongest bones will take the force in a collision.

• Ashoulder belt placed behind will not protect you
from injury during a collision. You are more likely to
hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to
be used together.

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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up
on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,
tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

WARNING!

• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of
internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your
abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos­sible and keep it snug.

• Atwisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision
it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight.
If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it
to your dealer and have it fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor
will withdraw any slack in the belt.

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.
The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to
allow the belt to retract fully.

WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision
and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt
system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.).

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be
adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt
away from your neck. Lift the button located above the
upper belt guide to release the anchorage, and then move
it up or down to the position that serves you best.

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position.

Seat Belt Pretensioners—Quad Cab Only

The seat belts for both front seating positions are
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event
of a collision. These devices improve the performance of
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occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all
size occupants, including those in child restraints.

NOTE:

These devices are not a substitute for proper
seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still
must be worn snugly and positioned properly.

The pretensioners are triggered by the airbag control
module. Like the airbags, the pretensioners are single use
items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy
the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced.

Front Lap Belts

The center seating positions have a lap belt only. Tofasten
the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a 9click.9 To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate
and pull. To remove slack, pull the loose end of the
webbing. Wear the lap belt snug against the hips. Sit back
and erect in the seat, then adjust the belt as tightly as is
comfortable.

WARNING!

•

A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous.

•

A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down
and under the belt in a collision.

•

A belt that is too loose or too high will apply crash
forces to the abdomen, not to the stronger hip
bones. In either case, the risk of internal injuries
is greater. Wear a lap belt low and snug.

Seat Belts and Pregnant Women

We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts
throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.

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Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your
dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex­tender and store it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the
seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long
enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the
recommended seating positions. Remove and store
the extender when not needed.

Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System—Airbag

This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the
center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag

is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove
compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on
the airbag covers.

These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations
that allow less forceful deployments.

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WARNING!

Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured be­cause the airbags are not there to protect you. These
protective covers for the airbag cushions are de­signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.

Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along
with the seatbelts, front airbags work with the instrument
panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for
the driver and front passenger.

The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions. But even in collisions where the
airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the
right position for the airbags to protect you properly.

Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimize
the risk of harm from a deploying airbag.

•

Children 12 years and under should ride buckled up in
a rear seat, if available.

•

Infants in rear facing child restraints must NEVER
ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front
airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag
deployment could cause severe injury or death to
infants in that position. See the passenger airbag
on/off switch section.

•

If your vehicle does not have a rear seat, see the
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch section.

•

Children that are not big enough to properly wear the
vehicle seat belt (see section on Child Restraints)
should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or
belt-positioning booster seats. Older children who do
not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster
seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat.
Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind
them or under their arm.

•

All occupants should use their seat belts properly.

•

The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to
inflate.

WARNING!

•

Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all.
Always wear your seat belts even though you
have airbags.

•

Being too close to the steering wheel or instru­ment panel during airbag deployment could cause
serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach
the steering wheel or instrument panel.

Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

•

Airbag Control Module

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•

AIRBAG Readiness Light

•

Driver Airbag

•

Passenger Airbag

•

Steering Wheel and Column

•

Instrument Panel

•

Airbag Control Module bullet (with integrated crash
sensor)

•

Interconnecting Wiring

•

Knee Impact Bolsters

•

Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch

How The Airbag System Works

The airbag control module determines if a frontal

•

collision is severe enough to require the airbags to
inflate.

•

The airbag control module will not detect side, roll
over, or rear collisions.

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•

The airbag control module also monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions.
These include all of the items listed above except the
knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering
wheel and column If the key is in the 9off9 position, in
the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are
not on and will not inflate

•

The airbag control module also turns on the AIRBAG
light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when
the ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off.
If it detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
turns on the light either momentarily or continuously.

WARNING!

Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel
could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect
you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays
on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you
drive, have the airbag system checked right away.

•

When the airbag control module detects a collision
requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A
large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate
the airbags. The airbag covers separate and fold out of
the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The
airbags fully inflate in milliseconds. This is only about
half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes. The
airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain
the driver and front passenger. The driver’s front
airbag gas is vented through the airbag material
towards the instrument panel. The passenger’s front
airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of
the airbag. In this way the airbags do not interfere with
your control of the vehicle.

•

The knee impact bolsters help protect the knees and
position you for the best interaction with the front
airbag.

Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – If Equipped

The passenger front airbag is to be turned off only if the
passenger:

•

is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the
front seat because there is no rear seat, because the rear

seat is too small for a rear-facing infant restraint or
because the infant has a medical condition which
makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the
infant,

•

is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat
because there is no rear seat, because there is no rear
seat position available, or because the child has a
medical condition which makes it necessary for the
driver to be able to see the child,

•

has a medical condition which makes passenger airbag
inflation (deployment) a greater risk for the passenger
than the risk of hitting the dashboard (instrument
panel) or windshield in a crash.

WARNING!

Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/
shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck,
or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or
windshield in a crash. This may result in serious
injury or death.

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NOTE:

available in the Quad Cab.

To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag

Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off
Switch, push the key in and turn clockwise, and remove
the key from the switch. This will shut off the passenger
side airbag. The “Off” light near the switch will illumi­nate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.

The Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch is not

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To Turn On the Passenger Airbag

Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off
Switch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, and
remove the key from the switch. This will turn on the
passenger airbag. The “Off” light near the switch will be
off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

If A Deployment Occurs

The airbag system is designed to deploy when the air bag
control module detects a moderate-to-severe frontal col­lision, and then immediately to deflate.

NOTE:

A frontal collision that is not severe enough to
need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
system.

If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any
or all of the following may occur:

•

The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra­sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium

floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.

•

As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturers instruc­tions for cleaning.

•

It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.

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WARNING!

Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli­sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.

Enhanced Accident Response System

If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,
approximately 10 seconds after the vehicle has stopped
moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition
switch is turned off.

Maintaining Your Airbag Systems

WARNING!

•

Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured because the airbags are not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or
the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc­ture, or frame.

•

You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolster.

•

It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has airbags.

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Airbag Light

You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your
protection in an impact. While the airbag system is
designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following
occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system
promptly:

•

The airbag light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.

•

The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.

•

The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
driving.

NOTE:

If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine
related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod­ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse num­bers 18 and 19 in the fuse block. See your dealer if the
fuse is good.

Child Restraint

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time — babies and children, too. Every state in the United
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck­led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny
baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The
force required to hold even an infant on your lap can
become so great that you could not hold the child, no
matter how strong you are. The child and others
could be badly injured. Any child riding in your
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s
size.

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Infants and Small Children

There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for the adult seat belt. Use the restraint that is
correct for your child:

•

Safety experts recommend that children ride
rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least
one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Twotypes
of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant
carriers and 9convertible9 child seats. Both types of
child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/
shoulder belt.

•

The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up
to about 20 lbs (9 kg). 9Convertible9 child seats can be
used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the
vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher
weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than
infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing
by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are
less than one year old.

•

Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in
the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag
unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment
could cause severe injury or death to infants in this
position.

•

Children who weigh more than 20 lbs. (9 kg) and who
are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the
vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible
child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for
children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who
are older than one year. These child seats are also held
in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.

•

The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh­ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small
to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child
cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat
cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back,
they should use a belt-positioning-booster seat. The
child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the
lap/shoulder belt. (Some booster seats are equipped

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with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the
lap portion.) For further information refer to
www.seatcheck.org.

WARNING!

•

Improper installation can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
collision. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturers directions ex­actly when installing an infant or child restraint.

•

A rearward facing child restraint should only be
used in a rear seat, or in the front seat if the
passenger’s front airbag is Off. If the airbag is left
On, a rearward facing child restraint in the front
seat may be struck by a deploying passenger
airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to
the infant.

Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child
restraint:

•

Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. We also recommend that you make sure
that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it before you buy it.

•

The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.

•

Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.

•

The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching
latch plates, which are designed to keep the lap portion
tight around the child restraint so that it is not neces­sary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on the shoulder
portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt.
The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, how­ever, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary.

•

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt
several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into
the buckle with the release button facing out.

•

If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,
try a different seating position.

•

Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
restraint manufacturers directions.

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•

When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs
and cause serious personal injury.

WARNING!

Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant
or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision.
The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow
the manufacturers directions exactly when installing
an infant or child restraint.

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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)

Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor­age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint
anchorage systems are installed in the Standard Cab
passenger seat position, the Club Cab front passenger
and rear outboard right side positions and the Quad Cab
rear seat outboard positions and also feature tether strap
anchorages, which must be used, located behind the
seatback (refer to Child Restraint Tether Anchor later in
this section).

Standard and Club Cab Front Seat

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Club Cab Rear Right Seat

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Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to
passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child
restraint systems having attachments for those anchor­ages will continue to have features for installation in
vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also
have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage
of all of the available attachments provided with your
child restraint in any vehicle.

Quad Cab Rear Left Seat

NOTE:

For children riding in the front seat of a
Standard Cab model refer to the “Passenger Airbag
On/Off Switch” located in this section.

Child restraint systems having attachments designed to
connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child
restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection
to the seatback tether anchorage have been available for
some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers
will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their
older products.

NOTE:

If your child restraint seat is not LATCH
compatible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat
belting.

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Installing the Child Restraint System

WARNING!

Do not install child restraint systems equipped with
LATCH attachments in the center position of a Quad
Cab model rear seat. The LATCH anchorages in this
seat are designed for the two outboard seating posi­tions only. A child may be placed in the rear center
seating position of a Quad Cab model using the seat
belt and child tether anchorage. Failure to follow this
may result in serious or fatal injury.

We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many,
but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the
strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some
rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped
with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the
tension in the strap.

In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower
straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach
the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether
anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.

Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we
have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc­tions that come with the child restraint system.

WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturers directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.

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Child Restraint Tether Anchor

Regular Cab models have two tether anchorages, one
behind each passenger seating position (front center and
right seat positions). Club Cab and Quad Cab models
have three anchorages, one behind each of the rear seat
positions (rear left, center, and right seat positions).

WARNING!

With a child restraint installed in the rear driver or
passenger side locations, use care when adjusting
the front seat(s) rearward, to avoid the front seat
back coming in contact with the belted child directly
behind the seat. The child could be injured.

WARNING!

Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant
or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision.
The child could be seriously injured or killed. Make
sure the child restraint tether strap is always routed
through the proper anchor strap inner loop.

Tether Straps at the Front Passenger’s Seat (Regular
Cab With All Seats)

1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the
passenger seat back.

2. Thread the tether strap through the anchor strap inner
loop (loop with metal ring), located directly behind the
passenger’s seat.

3. Route the tether strap across to the anchor strap
installed in the center, and attach the tether strap hook to
the anchor strap metal ring.

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4. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both
anchor straps are pulled tight.

Regular Cab With All Seats

Tether Straps at the Front Center Seat (Regular Cab
With Any Bench Seat)

1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the
center seat back.

2. Thread the tether strap through the anchor strap inner
loop (loop with metal ring), located directly behind the
center seat.

3. Route the tether strap across to the anchor strap
installed directly behind the passenger’s seat location,
and attach the tether strap hook to the anchor strap metal
ring.

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4. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both
anchor straps are pulled tight.

Regular Cab With Any Bench Seat

Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab)

1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the
front passenger seat back.

2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchorage.

3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled
tight.

Club Cab Front Passenger Seat

Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab
and Quad Cab Rear Seats)

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1. Route the child restraint tether strap through the
anchor strap inner loop (loop with metal ring attached),
located directly behind the child restraint.

2. Route the tether strap across to the next nearest
installed anchor strap, and attach the tether strap hook to
the anchor strap metal ring.

3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both
anchor straps are pulled tight.

NOTE:

with a flip-down door (padded bolster). The symbol
below is located on this door.

Every Club Cab model has a cab-back panel

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Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence

1. Thread the child restraint tether strap hook through
the inner loop, located directly behind the child restraint.

2. After following step 1 for either of the two outer seats,
route the tether strap hook to the metal ring on the inner
loop behind the center seat and attach the hook to the
metal ring.

3. After following step 1 for the center child restraint,
route the tether strap hook to the metal ring on the inner
loop, located behind the passenger’s seat. Attach the
tether strap hook to the metal ring

NOTE:

Two Anchors must be used for either of the

three seating positions.

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Multiple Child Restraint

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WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the
seat could come loose and allow the child to crash
into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or
even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the
anchor positions directly behind the child restraint
to secure a child restraint top tether strap. See your
dealer for help if necessary.

Children Too Large for Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

•

Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.

•

The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.

•

Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.

If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. If this doesn’t
help, move the child to the center rear seating position
and use the lap belt. Never allow a child to put the
shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300
miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds
up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While
cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits
of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.

Avoid wide open throttle acceleration in low gear.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a

high-quality, energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7.

NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS
MUST NEVER BE USED.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the
break-in and is not an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust System

WARNING!

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex­tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and
odorless. To avoid inhaling these gases, the follow­ing precautions should be observed:

•

Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in
or out of the area.

•

It may be necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for more than a short period. If so,
adjust your climate control system to force outside air
into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed and the
controls in any position except OFF or RECIRC.

•

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.

Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system;
exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle; or damage to
the underside or rear of the vehicle. Have a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adja­cent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated or
mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system
each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace or adjust as required.

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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.

Defrosters

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You can feel the air
directed against the windshield.

Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle:

Tires

Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in
the tread.

Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights as
you turn them on. Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches

Check for positive closing, latching and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check the area under vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected, the cause should be located and
corrected.

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CONTENTS

m Mirrors

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror .................58

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped ....59

▫ Outside Mirrors .......................59

▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...........59

▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirrors ............60

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............61

m Seats

▫ Seat Adjustment .......................61

▫ Reclining Seats ........................62

▫ 6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side

Only ...............................63

..............................58

................................61

▫ Lumbar Support Adjustment — Power Seats

Only ...............................63

▫ Seatback Releases — Bench Seat ............63

▫ Seatback Releases—Bucket And Split Bench ....64

▫ Club Cab Easy Entry System ..............64

▫ Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat .............65

m To Open And Close The Hood
m Lights

▫ Interior Lights ........................67

▫ Battery Saver .........................68

▫ Headlamp Delay .......................68

▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights ......68

...............................67

.............66

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▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ......69

▫ Lights-On Reminder ....................69

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................69

▫ Cargo Light — If Equipped ...............70

m Multifunction Control Lever

...............70

▫ Turn Signals ..........................70

▫ Passing Light .........................70

▫ High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch .......71

▫ Windshield Wipers .....................71

▫ Windshield Washers ....................72

m Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped
m Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped

.........73

......74

▫ To Activate ...........................74

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ................74

▫ To Deactivate .........................74

▫ To Resume Speed ......................75

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................75

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................75

m Overhead Console

......................76

▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .................76

m Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer

▫ US/M Button .........................77

▫ Reset Button ..........................77

▫ Global Reset ..........................77

▫ Step Button ..........................78

▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) .........78

▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ................78

▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) ...................78

▫ Elapsed Time (ET) ......................78

▫ C/T Button ..........................79

▫ Compass/Temperature Display ............79

▫ Automatic Compass Calibration ............79

...77

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▫ Manual Compass Calibration ..............80

▫ Outside Temperature ....................81

m Garage Door Opener

▫ Programming Homelink .................82

▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . .84

▫ Using Homelink .......................85

▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons ................85

▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button ....85

▫ Security .............................85

m Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped

▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ........87

....................81

......86

m Floor Console — If Equipped

▫ Floor Console Features ..................88

m Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped
m Cup Holders
m Tailgate
m Slide-In Campers

▫ Camper Applications ....................90

▫ General Information ....................91

▫ Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped

With A Cap Or Slide-In Campers ...........91

..........................89

..............................90

.......................90

..............88

...89

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58 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror

The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.

Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of truck). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59

Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped

This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head­light glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the
feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
mirror. A light in the button will indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.

Outside Mirrors

To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.

Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature

Folding exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved
either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges
have three detent positions; full forward, full rearward,
and normal.

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60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors

The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.

Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right
mirror, and set it to the center off position to prevent
accidentally moving a mirror when you are finished
adjusting the mirror. To adjust a mirror, select left or right
with the top switch, and press one of the four arrows for
the direction you want the mirror to move.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you
depress the rear window defroster switch located on the
instrument panel. The light will illuminate to indicate
that the heating elements are ON. Turning OFF the
ignition will deactivate the heated mirrors.

SEATS
Seat Adjustment

The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near the
floor. Lift the lever and move the seat to the desired
position.

Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.

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WARNING!

Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

Reclining Seats

Both the bucket seats and the split-bench seats are
equipped with recliners. The reclining mechanism is
operated by a control located on the outboard side of the
seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the
lever, then push back to the desired angle and release the
lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the
seatback to its normal position.

WARNING!

Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.

6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side
Only

The 6-way power seat adjuster switch is on the outboard
side of the driver’s seat. Use this switch to move the seat
up or down, forward or rearward, recline or tilt.

Lumbar Support Adjustment — Power Seats Only

Vehicles equipped with the power bucket seat or the
40/20/40 split bench power are equipped with an adjust­able lumbar support on the driver’s seat. Rotating the
lever on the left side of the driver’s seatback increases or
decreases the lumbar support.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63

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Seatback Releases — Bench Seat

The seatback is equipped with inertia latching mecha­nisms that automatically lock and prevent the seatback
from folding forward during periods of high decelera­tion, such as hard braking.

This type of latch mechanism eliminates the need to
actuate a release lever to fold the seat forward. In some
situations, such as when parked on a steep hill, the inertia
latch may lock and manual release of the lock will be
necessary.

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Seatback Releases—Bucket And Split Bench

Both seats have a position latch release. To release the
seatback if you are on the outside of the vehicle, lift up on
the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
From the rear seat, lift the lever located on the rear of the
seatback.

Club Cab Easy Entry System

To allow easier access to the rear seat, the front passenger
seat will move to its full forward position when the
seatback is folded down. To fold the seatback forward if
you are on the outside of the vehicle, lift up on the

recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
From the rear seat, pull the cloth pull-tab located on the
rear or the seat cushion rearward until the latch releases,
and then push the seat forward. The seat will lock in
place when the back is returned to an upright position
and will need to be reset. However, the seat may be slid
rearward before returning the seatback to the upright
position to minimize the amount of readjustment re­quired.

NOTE:

Power seats are available with the Club or Quad

Cab models only.

CAUTION!

When operating the folding front seat, use care in
repositioning seat to its normal position. This will
prevent shoulder belt harness from being caught
behind seat or tangled in the seatback latching
mechanism.

WARNING!

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65

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Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat

More cargo space is available by lifting up on the rear
seat cushion.

The Club Cab/Quad Cab rear seat is a 60/40 split
cushion and full back. Either cushion can be raised
independently.

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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.

Second, locate the hood safety latch lever between the
front grille openings to the left of center. Push this lever
to the right to release the hood.

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never drive
your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before
driving.

LIGHTS

Interior Lights

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Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating
wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the
second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the
UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob. Rotating the
dimmer control to the optional fully upward position will
turn on the cargo light located on the back of the cab.
When a door is open and the interior lights are on,
rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF
detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is

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also known as the 9Party9 mode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.

The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or
down (dimmer). When the headlights are ON you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom­eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the
“Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are re­quired during the day.

Club Cab/Quad Cab models may have an optional
switched dome lamp that may be operated by pressing
the lens.

Battery Saver

To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed­ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.

If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15
minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 15
minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.

If the headlamps remain on while the ignition is cycled
off, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after 5
minutes. If the headlamps are turned on and left on for 15
minutes while the ignition is off, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off.

NOTE:

Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is

ON.

Headlamp Delay

To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a
headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 60
seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is
turned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and then
the headlamp switch is cycled off. The headlamps will
remain on for 60 seconds. Headlamp delay can be
cancelled by either turning the headlamp switch ON then
OFF or by turning the ignition ON.

Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights

When the headlight switch is rotated to the first
position, the parking lights, taillights, side marker

lights, license plate light and instrument panel
lights are all turned on. The headlights will turn ON
when the switch is rotated to the second position.

Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses
that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage
than glass headlights.

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol­lowed by rinsing.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69

Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses.

Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)

The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started. This provides a constant 9Lights ON9
condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights
illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the
parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights
will turn off.

Lights-on Reminder

If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo
lights are left on, after the ignition is turned off, a chime
will sound when the driver’s door is opened.

Fog Lights — If Equipped

The foglights are turned ON by placing the headlight
rotary control in the parking light or headlight position
and pulling out the headlight rotary control. The fog
lights will operate only when the parking lights are ON
or when the vehicle headlights are ON low beam. An
indicator light located left of the switch will illuminate
when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off

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when the switch is pressed in, when the headlight switch
is rotated to the OFF position or the high beam is
selected.

CARGO Light — If Equipped

The cargo lights are turned on by rotating the dimmer
control to the optional fully upward position. The interior
lights will also turn on when the cargo lights are on. The
cargo lights will also turn on for 30 seconds when a key
fob Unlock is pressed, as part of the illuminated entry
feature.

MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER

The multifunction control lever is located on the left side
of the steering column.

Turn Signals

Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or
left-hand turn.

The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes
to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation
of the front and rear turn signal lights. If either indicator
flashes at a faster rate, check for a defective outside light

bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.

You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down.

Passing Light

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer­ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.

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High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch

Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or
LOW beam.

Windshield Wipers

The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
in the multifunction control lever. Turn the end of
the handle to select the desired wiper speed.

NOTE:

switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on
and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the
wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.

In cold weather, always turn off the wiper

Intermittent Wiper System

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The intermittent feature of this system was designed for
use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,
with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For
maximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knob
into the upper end of the delay range.

The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until
it enters the LO continual speed position. The delay can
be regulated from a maximum of about 15 seconds
between cycles, to a cycle every 2 seconds.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during wind­shield washer use.

Speed-Sensitive Intermittent Wipe — If Equipped

For vehicles equipped with Speed-Sensitive Intermittent
Wipe, if the vehicle is moving at a speed of less than 10
mph (16 km/h), the delay time between wipes will be
doubled, resulting in a longer time between wipes (1–36
seconds).

Windshield Washers

To use the washer, push in on the knob on the end of the
multifunction control lever and hold while spray is
desired. If the knob is depressed while in the delay range,
the wiper will operate for several seconds after the knob
is released. It will then resume the intermittent interval

previously selected. If the knob is pushed while in the
OFF position, the wiper will wipe approximately three
wipes, after the wash knob is released.

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.

TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED

To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn
signal control and move the wheel up or down, as
desired. Push the level back up to lock the column firmly
in place.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73

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WARNING!

Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col­umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve­hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera­tion at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The
controls are mounted on the steering wheel.

To Activate

Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. An indi­cator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the
system is on.

To Set At A Desired Speed

When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.

To Deactivate

A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, clutch
pressure while slowing the vehicle, or pressing the CAN­CEL button will deactivate speed control without erasing
the memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button to the OFF
position or turning off the ignition erases the memory.

WARNING!

Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is
dangerous. You could accidentally set the system to
cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave the
system OFF when you aren’t using it.

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To Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push and release the
RESUME button. Resume can be used at any speed above
50 km/h (30 mph).

To Vary The Speed Setting

When the speed control is on, speed can be increased by
pressing and holding the ACCEL button. When the
button is released, a new set speed will be established.

Tapping the ACCEL button once will result ina2mph
(3.2 km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is
tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button three
times will increase speed by 6 mph (9.6 km/h), etc.

Tapping the COAST button once will result ina1mph
(1.6 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is
tapped, speed will decrease. For example, tapping the
button 3 times will decrease the speed by 3 mph (4.8
km/h), etc.

To decrease speed while the speed control is on, press
and hold the COAST button. Release the button when the
desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.

To Accelerate For Passing

Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

NOTE:

feet (610 Meters), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded
(especially when towing) the vehicle may slow below the
SET speed. If the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48
km/h), the speed control will automatically disengage. If
this happens, you can push down on the accelerator
pedal to maintain the desired speed.

Vehicles equipped with a 5–speed manual transmission
should be operated in 4th gear under the above condi­tions.

Vehicles equipped with a 4–speed automatic transmis­sion may exhibit several 4-3 downshifts under the above
conditions. To reduce the frequency of the downshifts
and to improve vehicle performance, it is advisable to
lock out overdrive by pressing the O/D OFF button
located at the end of the gear shifter.

When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000

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WARNING!

Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

The overhead console has the following features:

•

Courtesy Lights

•

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped

•

Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped

Courtesy/Reading Lights

Near the front of the console are two courtesy/reading
lights.

Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is
opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the
courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when
the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter, if so equipped. These lights are also
operated individually as reading lights by pressing the
recessed area of the corresponding lens.

NOTE:

The courtesy/reading lights will remain on
until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they
have been turned off before leaving the vehicle.

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COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER

This feature allows you to choose between a compass/
temperature display and one of five trip conditions being
monitored.

US/M Button

Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric
measurement units.

RESET Button

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Use this button to reset the following displays to zero:
Average Fuel Economy
Trip Odometer
Elapsed time.

Global Reset

If the RESET button is pressed twice within 3 seconds
while in any of the 3 resetable displays, the Global Reset
will reset all 3 displays.

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Step Button

Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip
conditions.

Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)

This display shows the average fuel economy since the
last reset.

Distance To Empty (DTE)

This display shows the estimated distance that can be
traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. The distance
is calculated by multiplying the amount of fuel remain­ing by the projected fuel economy. The distance predicted
will change every few seconds to a higher or lower
number as these factors change. The DTE will read zero
when the fuel gauge reads “E.”

This display cannot be reset.

Trip Odometer (ODO)

This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset.

Elapsed Time (ET)

This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time
since the last reset.

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C/T Button

Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem­perature and one of eight compass headings that indicate
the direction in which the vehicle is facing.

Compass/Temperature Display

This display provides the outside temperature and one of
eight compass readings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing.

WARNING!

Even if the display still reads a few degrees above
32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly
in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such
conditions to prevent an accident and possible per­sonal injury or property damage.

Automatic Compass Calibration

The self calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the
need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions.
During a short initial period, the compass may appear
erratic and the CAL symbol will appear on the display.
The CAL symbol may also appear after the vehicle is
subjected to a high level of magnetism. While completing
three 360° turns at about 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free
from large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will
turn off and the compass will function normally.

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Manual Compass Calibration

If the compass appears erratic and the CAL light does not
appear, you must calibrate the compass. Find an open
area away from large metal objects. With the ignition ON
and the compass/temperature displayed, press and hold
the RESET button until the CAL symbol appears (about
10 seconds). Drive slowly, about 5 mph (8 km/h), in 3
complete 360° circles. The CAL light will turn off and the
compass will be calibrated.

Variance is the difference between magnetic North and
geographic North. For proper compass function, the
correct variance zone must be set. Refer to the variance
map for the correct variance zone. To check the variance
zone, the ignition must be on and the compass/
temperature displayed. Press and hold the RESET button
for about 5 seconds until VAR appears in the display. The
number displayed is the variance zone used by the
compass. To change the zone, press the STEP button to
scroll through numbers 1 through 15. Press the RESET
button after selecting the proper zone to return to the
normal compass/temperature display.

Outside Temperature

Because engine temperature can increase the displayed
temperature, temperature readings are slowly updated
when vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h).

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper­ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.

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For additional information on HomeLinkt, call 1–800–
355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.

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WARNING!

A moving garage door can cause injury to people and
pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be
seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a “stop and
reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan­dards. This includes most garage door opener mod­els manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage
door opener without these safety features it could
cause injury or death. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
or, on the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety
information or assistance.

Programming HomeLink

NOTE:

advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom­mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis­sion of the radio-frequency signal.

When programming a garage door opener, it is

1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and
release only when the indicator light begins to flash (after
20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30
seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second
and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two
HomeLink buttons.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83

WARNING!

Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger­ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while
training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri­ous injury or death.

WARNING!

Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do
not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can
cause serious injury or death to people and pets or
damage to objects.

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3
inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons while
keeping the indicator light in view.

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink
button that you want to train and the hand-held trans­mitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 4

has been completed.
NOTE:

may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with
procedures noted in the 9Gate Operator/Canadian Pro­gramming9 section.

4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and
then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the
frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release
both buttons after the indicator light changes from the
slow to the rapid flash.

5. Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and
observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on
constantly, programming is complete and your device
should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed
and released.

NOTE:
tons, begin with 9Programming9 step two. Do not repeat
step one.

Some gate operators and garage door openers

To program the remaining two HomeLink but-

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If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and
then turns to a constant light, continue with (Program­ming( steps6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling

code equipped device (most commonly a garage door
opener).

6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit)
in the garage, locate the 9learn9 or 9smart9 button. This
can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the motor-head unit.

7. Firmly press and release the 9learn9 or 9smart9 button.
(The name and color of the button may vary by manu­facturer.)

NOTE:

There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step

eight.

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two
seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button.
Repeat the (press/hold/release( sequence a second time,
and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener
(or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this
sequence a third time to complete the programming.

HomeLink should now activate your rolling code
equipped device.

NOTE:

To program the remaining two HomeLink but-

tons, begin with 9Programming9 step two. Do not repeat
step one. For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.

Canadian Programming/Gate Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig­nals to 9time-out9 (or quit) after several seconds of
transmission which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming.
Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to 9time-out9 in the same manner.

If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties
programming a gate operator by using the 9Program­ming9 procedures (regardless of where you live), replace

(Programming HomeLink( step 3 with the following:
NOTE:

If programming a garage door opener or gate
operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the
9cycling9 process to prevent possible overheating.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85

3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button
while you press and release every two seconds (9cycle9)
your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has
successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator
light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with
9Programming9 step four to complete.

Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the programmed
HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the
trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator,
security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the
device may also be used at any time. In the event that
there are still programming difficulties or questions,
contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-

3515.

Erasing HomeLink Buttons

To erase programming from the three buttons (individual
buttons cannot be erased but can be 9reprogrammed9 ­note below), follow the step noted:

•

Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until
the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds.

Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30
seconds. HomeLink is now in the train (or learning)
mode and can be programmed at any time beginning
with 9Programming9 - step 2.

Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button

To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink
button previously trained, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Do
NOT release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds.
Without releasing the HomeLink button, proceed with
9Programming9 step 2

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.

Security

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold

down both outside buttons until the green light begins to
flash.

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This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference.

•

This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undes­ired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

HomeLinkt is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls,
Inc.

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED

The optional auxiliary power outlet can provide up to 15
Amps of current for accessories designed for use with the
standard power outlet adapter. The outlet is located in
the lower portion of the instrument panel. It is covered by
a snap on a plastic cap when not in use. As a safety
precaution, this outlet only operates with the ignition
switch ON. When the optional Cigar Lighter heating
element is used, it heats when pushed in and pops out

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87

automatically when ready for use. To preserve the heat­ing element, do not hold the lighter in the heating
position.

All accessories connected to this outlet should be re­moved or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use to
protect the battery against discharge.

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF

CAUTION!

•

Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.

•

Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter­mittently and with greater caution.

•

After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.

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88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

FLOOR CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
Floor Console Features

The Floor Console, available with bucket seats, has the
following features:

•

Miscellaneous storage compartments

•

Adjustable cup holders - with Automatic Transmission
only

•

Portable phone storage bin

•

Portable phone cord routing

•

Power Outlet inside storage compartment

•

Storage compartment lamp

•

Side open armrest lid

•

Tissue holder & pen holder

Storage Compartments

Some miscellaneous storage compartments and cup
holders have rubber mats at the bottom, the mats are
both removable and dishwasher safe for cleaning pur­poses. Various storage compartments provide versatile
and useful storage. A coin holder is also provided inside
the console storage compartment.

Cup Holders

The cup holders fit a wide variety of cup and bottle sizes.
To use the adjustable cup holders (only in automatic
transmission vehicles) place your beverage in the cup
holder well, then adjust the movable arms to tightly hold
the beverage.

Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage

The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable
phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. The phone

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89

storage bin can be used when ease access to the phone is
needed. Also the power outlet inside console compart­ment can be used to power up the phone while it is being
stored in the bin. To use plug in the portable power
recharge cord and place the cord along the slot provided
in the left side of the console. Close the console armrest
lid and plug the power cord into the phone while resting
the phone in the bin. The power outlet may be used for
any portable item with a standard 12 volt power plug.

Storage compartment lamp

A storage compartment lamp illuminates the console
storage compartment when the armrest lid is opened,
and turns off when the armrest lid is closed or when the
lamp plunger has been pressed.

Side Open Armrest Lid

Pressing the button on the left side of the console opens
the console armrest lid. The armrest lid will remain open
and the lamp will remain illuminated until armrest lid is
closed manually be pressing the lid back into place. A
penholder is provided on the inside of the armrest lid. A
tissue holder is also provided on the inside of the armrest
lid, which holds a pocket size soft pack of tissue.

CENTER STORAGE COMPARTMENT — IF
EQUIPPED

The center portion of the seat folds down to provide an
armrest with unique storage compartments under the lid.
Push the button on the armrest to raise the lid. Compart­ments include a holder which will accommodate five
compact disks with finger notches for easier access, a
pencil tray, a coin holder, and a large open area for
miscellaneous items.

CUP HOLDERS

If your vehicle has bucket seats with a center console,
there are three cup holders located on the console. Refer
to the section on floor console.

A removable pull-out two-cavity cup holder is available
on all Quad Cab rear seats. It is stored in the front of the
seat cushion and has two-way adjustable arms accommo­dating a wide range of cup sizes. A push-button latch on
the dishwasher-safe cup holder releases it from its recep­tacle.

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When using your Quad Cab rear seat cup holder make
sure that you pull the cup holder out fully to engage the
cup holder arms.

TAILGATE

To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang,
the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these steps:

1. Open the tailgate to a 45° angle.

2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box while
maintaining a 45° angle.

3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side
by pulling upward and rearward at the same time.

4. Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while making
sure clearance from the box and taillight is maintained.

To reinstall the tailgate, do the following:

1. Slide the tailgate onto the driver’s side pivot.

2. Hold the tailgate at a 45° angle and insert it into the
passenger side pivot.

3. Clip the cables to the box.

SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
Camper Applications

Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in
campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please
refer to the Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load­ing document located in your Owner’s Manual packet or
available from your dealer. For safety reasons, follow all
instructions on this important document.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91

General Information

The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to body
modifications and special equipment, such as a camper
unit, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc., supplied by
manufacturers other than the manufacturer. For warranty
coverage and service on these items, contact the appli­cable manufacturer.

To mount a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate
can be removed. Unlatch tailgate and remove support
cables from the retainer pins. Raise right side of tailgate
until the lower right side pivot clears the hanger bracket.
Then slide the tailgate to the right to remove.

Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped
With A Cap or Slide-In Campers

To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or
Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the overhang­ing camper compartment and be free of leaks.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

CONTENTS

m Instruments And Controls
m Four Gauge Instrument Cluster
m Six Gauge Instrument Cluster
m Instrument Cluster Description
m Electronic Digital Clock

▫ Clock Setting Procedure.................105

m Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With

Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD
Changer Controls — If Equipped

▫ Operating Instructions — Radio ...........106

▫ Power Switch, Volume Control ............106

▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) ...............106

.................96

.............97

..............98

.............99

.................105

..........106

▫ Tuning .............................106

▫ PTY (Program Type) Button ..............106

▫ Balance ............................108

▫ Fade ..............................108

▫ Tone Control ........................108

▫ AM/FM Selection .....................108

▫ Scan Button .........................108

▫ To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory ......108

▫ To Change From Clock To Radio Mode ......109

▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player .......109

▫ Seek Button .........................109

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▫ Fast Forward (FF) .....................109

▫ Rewind (RW) ........................109

▫ Tape Eject ...........................110

▫ Scan Button .........................110

▫ Changing Tape Direction ................110

▫ Metal Tape Selection ...................110

▫ Pinch Roller Release ...................110

▫ Noise Reduction ......................110

▫ Operating Instructions — CD Player ........110

▫ Inserting The Compact Disc ..............111

▫ Seek Button .........................111

▫ EJT CD (Eject) Button ..................111

▫ FF/Tune/RW ........................112

▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) ..........112

▫ Mode ..............................112

▫ Tape CD Button ......................112

▫ Time Button .........................112

▫ Scan Button .........................112

▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If

Equipped ...........................113

m Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio

With CD Player And CD Changer Controls

...114

▫ Radio Operation ......................114

▫ CD Player Operation ...................116

▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If

Equipped ...........................117

▫ Radio Display Messages ................119

m Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With

Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability

...........................119

▫ Operating Instructions ..................119

▫ Power Button ........................120

▫ Electronic Volume Control ...............120

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 95

▫ Seek ..............................120

▫ Tune ..............................120

▫ To Set The Push-Button Memory ..........120

▫ Balance ............................121

▫ Fade ..............................121

▫ Bass And Treble Tone Control ............121

▫ AM/FM Selection .....................121

▫ Mode Button ........................121

▫ Cassette Player Features ................121

▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If

Equipped ...........................122

▫ Radio Display Messages ................124

m Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio

With 6 - Disc CD Changer

▫ Radio Operation ......................124

▫ CD Player Operation ...................126

...............124

m Remote Sound System Controls — If

Equipped

▫ Radio Operation ......................130

▫ Tape Player .........................131

▫ CD Player ..........................131

m Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance
m Compact Disc Maintenance
m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
m Climate Controls

▫ Heater Only .........................133

▫ Air Conditioning .....................134

▫ Operating Tips .......................137

▫ Operation Tips Chart ...................139

m Rear Window Defroster – Quad-Cab Only

............................130

......131

...............132

.......132

......................133

....140

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

FOUR GAUGE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 97

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SIX GAUGE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 99

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION

1. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

The temperature gage indicates engine coolant
temperature. Any reading within the normal

range indicates that the cooling system is oper­ating satisfactorily. The gage needle in V6 and V8
engines will likely indicate a high temperature when
driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in heavy
traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the needle rises to
260° (hot mark), stop the vehicle, shift into N (Neutral)
and elevate engine speed for 2-3 minutes. If the
temperature reading does not return to normal, seek
authorized service immediately.

CAUTION!

Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the
engine running as you would not be able to react to
the temperature indicator if the engine overheats.

The gage pointer will remain near its last reading when
the engine is turned off. It will return to a true reading
when the engine is restarted.

2. Voltage Gage – If Equipped

When the engine is running, the gage will

indicate the electrical system voltage. During
normal electrical load, the pointer will remain near the
center of the scale. If the pointer moves to either the
high or low sections, and remains there during normal
driving, the electrical system should be serviced.

3. Tachometer

This gage measures engine revolutions per minute (rpm
x 1000).

4. Shift Indicator Light

A small triangle lights to signal the most economical shift
point for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
See the Manual Transmission Operating description in
section 5 of this manual for details.

5. Turn Signal Indicators

When a turn signal is activated, a right-pointing or
left-pointing arrow lights up and flashes to indicate the

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direction of the turn. These indicators also indicate
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
If either indicator flashes at a faster rate than normal,
check for a defective bulb. If either indicator fails to light
up when the lever is moved, check for a defective fuse or
turn signal bulb. A continuous low chime is activated
when the left/right turn signal is left on with the engine
RPM vehicle speed greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for
more than 1 mi. (1.6 km)

6. High Beam Indicator

This light indicates that headlights are on high
beam.

7. Speedometer

This gage shows vehicle speed in miles per hour and
kilometers per hour.

8. Oil Pressure Gage – If Equipped

This gage indicates engine oil pressure. Any

reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine oil system is operating satisfactorily. A
continuous high or low reading under normal operat­ing conditions may indicate a lubrication system mal­function. Immediate service should be obtained. The

oil gage does not indicate the amount of oil in the
engine. See section 7 for the oil level checking proce­dure.

9. Fuel Gage

This gage shows the level of fuel in tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.

10. Gear Selector

The electronic gear selector display is self-contained
within the instrument cluster. It displays the position of
the automatic transmission shift lever, and the relation of
each position to all other positions. For a good signal the
display will place a box around the selected transmission
range (PRND21). If the PRNDL displays only the char­acters PRND21 (no boxes) or PRND21 with all boxes on,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

11. O/D (Overdrive) OFF Indicator (Automatic
Transmissions Only

This light will illuminate when the overdrive off button
has been selected.