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Locating the Key Readers...........................73
Opening and Closing the Flip Key...........73
Removing the Key Blade.............................74
Sounding the Panic Alarm.........................74
Locating Your Vehicle...................................74
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................74
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start........75
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................................77
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key.............................77
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......78
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting........................................80
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle............................................................81
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle............................................................81
Autounlock......................................................82
Autolock...........................................................82
Mislock..............................................................82
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings.......82
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting..........................................................................83
Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry Limitations...........................85
Keyless Entry Settings.................................85
Using Keyless Entry......................................85
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting............86
Keyless Entry Videos...................................86
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..........87
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations...........87
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........87
Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode...............................................................87
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes............................................................88
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad..............88
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting..........................................................................89
Keyless Entry Keypad Videos...................89
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work..........................................................................90
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff..................................................................90
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions.....................................91
Opening the Tailgate....................................91
Removing and Installing the Tailgate...........................................................................91
Tailgate Step...................................................92
Tailgate Videos...............................................93
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Power Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions....................................94
Opening the Tailgate...................................94
Closing the Tailgate.....................................94
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................95
Tailgate Step...................................................96
Tailgate – Troubleshooting........................97
Tailgate Videos..............................................98
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Remote Power TailgateRelease
Tailgate Precautions....................................99
Opening the Tailgate...................................99
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................99
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Tailgate Step.................................................100
Tailgate – Troubleshooting.......................101
Tailgate Videos.............................................102
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System......................103
Anti-Theft Alarm System.........................103
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.......104
Security – Troubleshooting.....................105
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions.......107
Power Running Board Settings..............107
Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting......................................108
Power Running Boards Videos..............108
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................109
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................109
Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.......................................110
Horn...................................................................110
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off....................................................111
Steering Wheel Videos................................111
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................112
Wipers and Washers
Wipers...............................................................113
Autowipers......................................................113
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................114
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........114
Washers...........................................................114
Wipers and Washers Videos.....................115
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting..........................................................................115
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control.............................117
Headlamps......................................................117
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................117
Autolamps......................................................118
Exterior Lamps..............................................118
Exterior Zone Lighting.................................121
Automatic High Beam Control...............122
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.......................................124
Adaptive Front Lighting.............................124
Exterior Lighting Videos.............................125
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................126
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................126
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................126
Interior Lamp Function..............................126
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness...................................................127
Ambient Lighting..........................................127
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.......127
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows......128
Global Opening............................................128
Window Bounce-Back...............................129
Locking the Rear Window Controls......129
Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.....................................................129
Windows Videos..........................................130
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions.........................131
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Pre-Collision Assist Videos.....................345
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................346
How Does Driver Alert Work...................346
Driver Alert Precautions...........................346
Driver Alert Limitations............................346
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.......346
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............347
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition..........348
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators......348
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Warning.......................................349
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance....................................349
Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting.....................................349
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.......................351
Using a Slide-In Camper..........................352
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels................................352
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating........................................................................352
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........................................................................352
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating..........................................................352
Calculating Payload...................................353
Calculating the Load Limit......................353
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions...........................356
Pickup Bed Anchor Points......................356
Tailgate Anchor Points.............................358
Pickup Bed Videos.....................................358
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions.........359
Hitches...........................................................359
Connecting a Trailer....................................361
Trailer Lighting Check...............................363
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................................................364
Connecting a Trailer Videos...................364
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................365
Trailer Brake Precautions........................365
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................366
Loading Your Trailer...................................366
Trailer Towing Hints...................................366
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................367
Towing Weights and Dimensions.........368
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting......370
Towing a Trailer Videos..............................371
Integrated Trailer BrakeController
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................372
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions...............................................372
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................372
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................374
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting......................................375
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerVideos.........................................................376
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REAR EXTERIOR
See Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 91).A
See Opening and Closing the Sliding Windows (page 129).B
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 290).C
See Folding the Exterior Mirrors (page 132). See Folding the Exterior Mirrors(page 132).D
See Connecting a Trailer (page 361).E
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REMOTE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.
Make sure a valid remote control is within3 ft (1 m) from the front door handles andrear of vehicle.
The system may not function if:
•The remote control remains stationaryfor about a minute.
•The vehicle battery has no charge.
•The remote control battery has nocharge.
•There is interference causing issueswith the remote control frequencies.
•The remote control is too close tometal objects or electronic devices, forexample keys or a cell phone.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Use your remote control to access variousvehicle systems.
Note:The buttons on your remote may varydepending on the vehicle region or options.
Unlock
Press the button to unlock alldoors. See Unlocking andLocking the Doors Using theRemote Control (page 81).
Lock
Press the button to lock alldoors. See Unlocking andLocking the Doors Using theRemote Control (page 81).
Remote Start (If Equipped)
Press the button to remote start.See What Is Remote Start(page 149).
Tailgate (If Equipped)
Press the button to open thetailgate. See Opening theTailgate Using the RemoteControl (page 99).
Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. See Sounding thePanic Alarm (page 74).
USING THE KEY CARDS
Allows you to unlock and start your vehiclewith a compatible key card using near fieldcommunication technology, the sametechnology that powers tap-to-pay cardand mobile device payments. Your vehiclehas key readers that recognize the keycards. Tap your key card on a key readerjust like you would tap a card at a paymentterminal.
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AUTOUNLOCK
WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK
Autounlock is a feature that centrallyunlocks the vehicle doors when yourvehicle comes to a stop and you open thedriver door.
AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autounlock unlocks all the doors after:
1.The vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph(20 km/h).
2.Your vehicle comes to a stop.
3.You open the driver door.
Note:Autounlock operates for only 10minutes after the ignition is switched off.
SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ONAND OFF
1.Using the instrument cluster displaycontrols on the steering wheel, selectSettings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Switch Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK
WHAT IS AUTOLOCK
Autolock is a locking feature that centrallylocks your vehicle doors when driving.
AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autolock locks all the doors after:
1.All doors are closed and the ignition ison.
2.Your vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph(20 km/h).
Autolock repeats if:
1.Your vehicle is stopped.
2.Any door is opened and closed again.
3.Your vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph(20 km/h).
MISLOCK
WHAT IS MISLOCK
Mislock is a locking feature that warns youif your vehicle has not locked.
MISLOCK LIMITATIONS
When you press the lock button once, theturn signals do not flash if:
•Any door or the tailgate is open.
•The hood is open.
If you switch mislock off, the horn does notsound if you press the lock button on theremote control when a door is open.
SWITCHING MISLOCK ON ANDOFF
1.Using the instrument cluster displaycontrols on the steering wheel, selectSettings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Switch Mislock Chirp on or off.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when any front door is not fullyclosed and your vehicle is moving.
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KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft(1 m) from the front door handles and thetailgate.
The system could not function if:
•The remote control remains stationaryfor about a minute.
•The vehicle battery has no charge.
•The remote control battery has nocharge.
•There is interference causing issueswith the remote control frequencies.
•The remote control is too close tometal objects or electronic devices, forexample keys or a cell phone.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
Switching Keyless Entry On andOff
1.Switch the ignition on using an originalkey that has not been created as aMyKey.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press Locks.
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
You can enable the two-stage unlockingfunction allowing you to unlock only thedriver door when you touch the unlocksensor.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for fourseconds to disable or enable two-stageunlocking.
If you program the unlocking function sothat only the driver door unlocks, you canunlock all of the other doors from insideyour vehicle using the power door lockcontrol. You can unlock individual doorsby pulling the interior door handles onthose doors.
Keyless Detection Alert (If Equipped)
Displays a message in the instrumentcluster if no valid key is detected and alsosounds the horn when you exit your vehiclewith a key, after the last door is closed andyour keyless vehicle is in run, indicating yourvehicle is still on.
You can switch the audible alert on or off.
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Switch Key Detection Alert On or Off.
USING KEYLESS ENTRY
Unlocking the Doors
With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) ofyour vehicle, touch the unlock sensor onthe back of the door handle for a briefperiod and then pull on the door handle tounlock, being careful not to touch the locksensor at the same time or pull on the doorhandle too quickly. The intelligent accesssystem requires a brief delay toauthenticate your passive key.
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Locking the Doors
With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) ofyour vehicle, touch the outer door handlelock sensor for approximately one secondto lock, being careful not to touch theunlock sensor on the back of the doorhandle at the same time. After locking, youcan immediately pull on the door handleto confirm locking occurred withoutinadvertently unlocking.
KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keyless entry system notfunction?
If the system does not function it maybe limited. See Keyless EntryLimitations (page 85). If the systemstill does not function use the remotecontrol or the key blade to lock andunlock your vehicle.
Why can I not lock my vehicle?
If you electronically lock your vehiclewith a rear door or the tailgate open,the system searches for a passive keyinside your vehicle after you close thelast door. If the system detects a key,all doors unlock indicating that a keyis inside. Your vehicle locks if anotherpassive key is within the detectionrange after you close the last door.
KEYLESS ENTRY VIDEOS
Using Intelligent Access with Push-buttonStart Video Link
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Note:All doors unlock if the two-stageunlocking feature is disabled. See KeylessEntry Settings (page 85).
Unlocking All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 3-4 within five seconds.
To Release the Remote PowerRelease Tailgate
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 5-6 control within fiveseconds.
Locking the Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the sametime with the driver door closed.
Note:You do not need to enter the codefirst.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keypad not accept theaccess code?
If you enter the access code too faston the keypad, the unlock functionmay not work. Slowly re-enter theaccess code.
Why does the keypad not function?
The keypad goes into an anti-scanmode if you enter a wrong code seventimes. The anti-scan mode disablesthe keypad for one minute and the redlight flashes.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
VIDEOS
SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad Video Link
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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Pull up on the handle to release thetailgate.
Note:You may need to unlock the tailgatefirst.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
THE TAILGATE
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
WARNING: The tailgate is heavy.Removal of the tailgate requires twoadults. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or propertydamage.
1.Obtain the tailgate removal kit fromthe glove compartment.
2.Locate and disconnect the frameconnections. They are on the left-handside of the vehicle.
Note:Your vehicle may have up to threeframe connections.
3.Install the protective caps on the in-lineconnector portion that remains underthe pickup box.
Note: If you do not install the caps on theconnectors, some features may not operateas intended.
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