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USING THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY CONTROLS
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
The controls are on the steering wheel. Back button.
A
OK button.
B
Menu button.
C
Back Button
Press to go back or to exit a menu.
OK Button
Press to make a selection. Menu Button
Press to display the submenus.
Scroll Buttons
Press the up or down buttons to scroll
through the menu items.
Status Indicator
Menu items with a check box
indicates a feature's status. A
check in the box indicates the
feature is on, and unchecked indicates the
feature is off.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
SCREEN
Depending on your vehicle options, some
menu items can appear different or not at
all.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent and could be unavailable
when your vehicle is above a certain speed. Menu Item
MyView
Trip/Fuel
Truck Info Towing
Navigation PhoneAudio
Settings
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TRIP COMPUTER - VEHICLES
WITH: 4.2 INCH SCREEN
ACCESSING THE TRIP COMPUTER
Using Select Screens
1. Select Select Screens.
2. Use the controls on the steering wheel
to navigate the menu. See
Customizing the Instrument Cluster
Display
(page 180).
Using the Home Screen
Once screens have been added, use the
controls on the steering wheel to view each
trip screen.
RESETTING THE TRIP COMPUTER
1. Use the controls on the steering wheel
to navigate the home screen.
2. Select
Trip 1 or Trip 2.
3. Press and hold the OK button for a few
seconds.
Note: This Trip resets every time you start
your vehicle.
TRIP COMPUTER - VEHICLES
WITH: 8 INCH SCREEN/12.3
INCH SCREEN
ACCESSING THE TRIP COMPUTER
1. Select
Trip/Fuel.
2. Select
This Trip, Trip 1 or Trip 2.
RESETTING THE TRIP COMPUTER
1. Select
Trip/Fuel.
2. Select
Trip 1 or Trip 2. 3.
Press and hold the OK button for a few
seconds.
Note: This Trip resets every time you start
your vehicle.
CUSTOMIZING THE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Adding Screens Using MyView
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
MyView.
2. Select
Configure MyView.
3. Select a screen.
4. Press the
OK button.
Note: The number of screens you can add
is limited. If the selected screen does not
appear you must deselect screens from the
MyView menu.
Adding Screens Using Select
Screens
1. Select
Select Screens.
2. Use the controls on the steering wheel
to highlight a screen to add.
3. Press the
OK button.
Note: The number of screens you can add
is limited. If the selected screen does not
appear you must deselect screens from the
Select Screens menu.
Configuring Gauges
1. Select
Settings.
2. Select
Configure Gauges.
3. Select to swap or change left-hand side and right-hand side gauges.
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SWITCHING THE HEATED SEAT
SETTINGS ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Seats.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the heated seat settings
on, the heated seats turn on during cold
weather.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
STEERING WHEEL SETTINGS ON
AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Seats and Steering Wheel.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the heated steering
wheel settings on, the heated steering wheel
turns on during cold weather.
SETTING THE REMOTE START
DURATION
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Duration.
Note: Wait a few seconds before remotely
starting the vehicle after the vehicle stops
running.
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FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor. WARNING: Do not recline the seat
backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash. WARNING:
Do not place objects
higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash. WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle. SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees
from the upright position.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of
10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
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WHAT IS THE MEMORY
FUNCTION
The memory function recalls the position
of these features:
•
Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
• Optional power steering column.
• Optional power adjustable pedals.
MEMORY FUNCTION
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Before activating the
memory seat, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is clear
of obstructions and that all occupants
are clear of moving parts. WARNING:
Do not use the memory
function when your vehicle is moving.
LOCATING THE MEMORY
FUNCTION BUTTONS The memory function buttons are on the
driver door. SAVING A PRESET POSITION
1. Adjust the memory features to your
preferred position.
2. Press and hold the preferred preset button until you hear a single tone.
A confirmation message appears in the
information display.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions at any time.
RECALLING A PRESET
POSITION
Press and release a preset button.
Note: You can recall a preset memory
position when the ignition is off, or when you
place the transmission in park (P) or neutral
(N) if the ignition is on and the vehicle is not
moving.
Note: Pressing any of the preset buttons or
any memory feature control during a
memory recall cancels the operation.
You can also recall a preset memory
position by:
• Pressing the unlock button on your
remote control if you linked it to a
preset position.
• Unlocking the intelligent driver door
handle if a linked remote control is
present.
Using a linked remote control to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat and steering column to the
easy entry position.
Linking a Preset Position to Your
Remote Control or Passive Key
See
Linking or Unlinking a Personal
Profile to a Remote Control (page 652).
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Push the latch on the side of the work
surface to rotate it toward the driver. It
rotates into 11 lockable positions in 5°
increments.
Note: The work surface must be in the
home position when driving your vehicle.
Note: Do not drive with the work surface
rotated. This could interfere with steering
your vehicle.
Note: Do not adjust the steering column
with a rotated work surface.
Note: Do not raise the seat when the work
surface is in the forward or rotated positions
to avoid damaging it.
Note: To avoid damaging the work surface,
do not use it as a handle when entering or
exiting the vehicle. Floor Console
(If Equipped)
1.
Press the button to release the folding
surface. 2. Open the work surface. Fold the work
surface to close.
USING THE CENTER CONSOLE
WORK SURFACE - VEHICLES
WITH: CONSOLE SHIFT
To use the center console work surface,
stow the selector lever.
See Stowing the
Selector Lever (page 287).
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STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START
WARNING: Switching off the
engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in
steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine. 1. Turn the key to position
0.
2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.
STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START WARNING:
Switching off the
engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine.
1.
Press and hold the push button ignition
switch until the engine stops, or press
it three times within two seconds.
2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.
POLICE ENGINE IDLE - POLICE
RESPONDER
WHAT IS POLICE ENGINE IDLE
This allows you to leave the engine running
and prevents your vehicle from
unauthorized use when you are outside of
your vehicle.
HOW DOES POLICE ENGINE IDLE
WORK
When you remove the key from the ignition,
the engine remains idling.
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WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP
The system is designed to help reduce fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions by
stopping the engine when it is idling, for
example at traffic lights.
AUTO-START-STOP
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you open the hood or have any service
or repair work completed. If you do not
switch the ignition off, the engine could
restart at any time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
SWITCHING AUTO-START-
STOP ON AND OFF
The system turns on when you switch the
ignition on. Press the button to switch the
system off.
Note: OFF
illuminates in the switch.
Note: Deactivating the system using the
button lasts only one key cycle.
Press the button again to switch the
system back on. Note:
The system turns off if it detects a
malfunction. If the system malfunctions,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on the
brake pedal and the transmission in drive
(D).
Note: Power assist steering turns off when
the engine stops.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE
Release the brake pedal or press the
accelerator pedal.
A message appears in the information
display if the system requires you to take
action.
AUTO-START-STOP
INDICATORS WARNING:
The system may
require the engine to automatically
restart when the auto-start-stop
indicator illuminates green or flashes
amber. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury. The Auto-Start-Stop indicator
illuminates green when the
engine stops. It flashes amber
and a message appears when you need to
take action. The Auto-Start-Stop indicator
illuminates gray with a
strikethrough when the system
is not available.
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Before you start manual regeneration, do
the following:
•
Shift into park (P) and apply the
parking brake, on stable, level ground.
• Park your vehicle outside of any
structure.
• Park your vehicle 10– 15 ft (3–5 m)
away from any obstructions and away
from materials that can easily combust
or melt, for example paper, leaves,
petroleum products, fuels, plastics and
other dry organic material.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 1/8
tank of fuel.
• Make sure all fluids are at proper levels.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
MANUAL REGENERATION
LIMITATIONS
You cannot use manual regeneration until
the diesel particulate filter load percentage
has reached 100%. The diesel particulate
filter load percentage fluctuates up and
down when driving your vehicle due to
active and passive regenerations.
If your vehicle is operated with significant
stationary operation, low speed drive
cycles less than
25 mph (40 km/h), short
drive cycles, drive time less than 15 minutes
or the vehicle does not fully warm up,
passive and active regeneration may not
sufficiently clean the diesel particulate
filter system.
Aftermarket devices or modifications to
the exhaust system may reduce the
effectiveness of the exhaust system as
well as cause damage to the exhaust
system or engine. This may also degrade
vehicle performance and could lead to
engine damage that may not be covered
by the vehicle Warranty. STARTING DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER MANUAL REGENERATION
Start with your vehicle engine and when it
has reached the normal operating
temperature, press the information display
control button on the steering wheel. See
Instrument Cluster Display
(page 178).
If the diesel particulate filter is near or at
saturation, a message requesting
permission to initiate filter cleaning
appears in the information display. See
What Is the Diesel Particulate Filter
(page 268). Answer yes to this prompt and
then follow the next prompts regarding
exhaust position required to initiate
manual regeneration. Be sure to
understand each prompt. If you are not
sure what is being asked by each prompt,
contact an authorized dealer. The display
confirms the operation has started and
when it has finished. You can also drive to
clean the filter. When the system is at the point
of oversaturation, the service
engine warning lamp illuminates
and a message appears in the information
display. You cannot initiate filter cleaning.
You must have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Once manual regeneration starts, engine
speed increases to approximately 1600
rpm and the cooling fan speed increases.
You will hear a change in audible sound
due to engine speed and cooling fan speed
increases.
It is not necessary to open the hood on the
engine compartment. Once manual
regeneration completes, the engine speed
returns to normal idling. The exhaust
system remains very hot for several
minutes even after regeneration is
complete. Do not reposition the vehicle
over materials that could burn until the
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Note:
In order to activate manual mode
your vehicle must be in drive (D).
This position allows you to change gears
up or down as preferred using + or -
buttons on the shifter lever.
To return to the normal drive (D) position,
press the (M) button again to exit manual
mode.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
Console Shifter
The transmission selector is on the center
console. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Move the lever to select a position.
Note:
The position illuminates on the
transmission selector.
3. Press the manual (M) button when your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or
exit a mode.
Column Shifter
The transmission selector is on the steering
column. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Move the lever to select a position.
3. Press the manual (M) button when
your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or
exit a mode.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR - RAPTOR
The transmission selector is on the center
console. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Move the lever to select a position.
Note:
The position illuminates on the
transmission selector.
3. Press the manual (M) button when your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or
exit a mode.
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