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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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INDEX
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1INTRODUCTION...32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSThe double sided keys may be inserted into the lockswith either side up. The keys for your new vehicle areenclosed in a plastic

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⬘Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list isbeing played and say the priority number of the phoneyou wish to delete.Things You Should Know Abo

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•UConnect™ phonebook name tag recognition rate isoptimized for the voice of the person who stored thename in the phonebook.•You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O

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102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1033

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104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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North American EnglishPrimary Alternate(s)Zero OhAdd location Add newAll All of themConfirmation prompts Confirmations promptsDelete a name DeleteLang

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WARNING!Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt might

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WARNING!Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.In a collision you could slide under t

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To lower the head restraint, depress the release buttonlocated at the base of the head restraint and push downon the head restraint.6 - Way Power Seat

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The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thedriver’s seat cushion. Three switches control the seatmovement. The four-way switch in the cent

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on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle ismoving 5 mph or more, then all the transmitter buttonsare disabled for all keys.NOTE: The Se

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control seat height. Change the seat angle by using thetwo toggle switches, tilting it up or down.Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear SeatMore cargo space is avail

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heat level. Flashing indicator lights on the switch indicatethat the Heated Seat system needs servicing.WARNING!Persons who are unable to feel pain to

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Then push the safety latch lever down while lifting thegrille with your right hand. It is located at the top centerof the grille just left of center.L

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LIGHTS Interior LightsCourtesy and dome lights are turned on when the frontdoors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotatingwheel on the right side

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control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause allthe interior lights to go out. This is also known as the⬙Party⬙ mode because it allows the do

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Headlamp DelayTo aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with aheadlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 60seconds. This delay is initiat

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To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andreducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. Toremove road dirt, wash with a mild soa

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CARGO Light — If EquippedThe cargo lights are turned on by pressing on theCARGO button. The interior lights will also turn onwhen the cargo lights are

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The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashesto indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operationof the front and rear turn signal

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Windshield WipersThe wipers and washers are operated by a switch in themultifunction control lever. Turn the end of the handle toselect the desired wi

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consists of programming a blank key to the vehicleelectronics. A blank key is one which has never beenprogrammed and needs to be cut.NOTE: When having

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NOTE: If the front wiper is operating when the ignitionis turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the⬙Park⬙ position. When the vehicle is r

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WARNING!Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle

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To Set At A Desired SpeedWhen the vehicle has reached the desired speed, pressand release the SET button. Release the accelerator andthe vehicle will

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To Vary The Speed SettingWhen the speed control is on, speed can be increased bypressing and holding the ACCEL button. When thebutton is released, a n

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To Accelerate For PassingDepress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.NOTE: When

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OVERHEAD CONSOLEThe overhead console has the following features:•Courtesy Lights•Garage Door Opener — If Equipped•Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Comput

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COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTERThis feature allows you to choose between a compass/temperature display and one of four trip conditions beingmon

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Global ResetIf the RESET button and STEP button are pressed at thesame time and held for 3 seconds the Global Reset featurewill reset the distance to

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Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Thisdisplay mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneouschanges in

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C/T ButtonUse this button to select a readout of the outside tem-perature and one of eight compass headings that indicatethe direction in which the ve

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NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment

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After completing one 360° turn, with the vehicle travelingless than 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from large metalor metallic objects, the CAL symbo

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To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set thedisplay to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold theRESET button approximately five seconds. The

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPEDThe HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up tothree remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-ate devices

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WARNING!Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust whiletraining the transceiver. Exhaust gas can ca

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

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If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds andthen turns to a constant light, continue with ⴖProgram-mingⴖ steps 6-8 to complete the progra

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If you live in Canada or you are having difficultiesprogramming a gate operator by using the ⬙Program-ming⬙ procedures (regardless of where you live),

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Reprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonTo program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLinkbutton previously trained, follow these steps:1. Press and hold

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HomeLink威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls,Inc.POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPEDThe sunroof control is located on the headliner betweenthe sun visor

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Press and hold the “V” button in the center of the sunroofswitch to open the vent. The sunroof can be stopped atany position between closed and full v

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easily. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in theLOCK position. Push in on the key in the ignition lockcylinder to rotate to the LOCK position.

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WARNING!•In an accident, there is a greater risk of beingthrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. Youcould also be seriously injured or killed. Alw

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The instrument panel outlet can be reconfigured by thecustomer to operate only when the ignition is On (switchbattery fed) or with the ignition switch

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FLOOR CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPEDFloor Console FeaturesThe Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas-senger’s seat has the following features:•Miscel

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Power Outlet and Portable Phone StorageThe console is equipped with a power outlet, portablephone storage bin, and phone cord routing. The phonestorag

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CUP HOLDERSIf your vehicle has bucket seats with a center console,there are three cup holders located on the console. Referto the section on floor con

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TAILGATE REMOVALTo simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang,the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these steps:1. Open the tailgate to a

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refer to the Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load-ing document located in your Owner’s Manual packet oravailable from your dealer. For safety reason

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLSCONTENTS䡵 Instruments And Controls ...150䡵 Instrument Cluster ...151䡵 Instrument Cluster

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䡵 Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) RadioWith Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)Capabilities ...

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▫ CD Player ...187䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance ...188䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ...188䡵 Climate Cont

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DOOR LOCKSManual Door LocksAll the doors can be “manually” locked from the insideby pushing down the door lock plunger, located on thedoor trim panel.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS150 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERINSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1514

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION1. Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank whenignition switch is in the ON position.2. Temperature GaugeTh

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left/right turn signal is left on with the engine RPMvehicle speed greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for morethan one mile.4. Low Fuel Warning LightThis i

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CAUTION!Driving with a hot engine cooling system coulddamage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on,safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle

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12. ABS Warning LightThis light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Systemwhich is described elsewhere in this manual.This light will come on when the igniti

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If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuelfiller cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged,GASCAP will be displayed in the instrum

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light stays on, it may be an indication that the parkingbrake has not been released, or there is a low brake fluidlevel. If the light remains on when

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CAUTION!Prolonged driving with the MIL on could causedamage to the engine control system. It also couldaffect fuel economy and driveability.If the MIL

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30. 4LOCK IndicatorIndicates transfer case is in 4LOCK position.31. Odometer/Trip Odometer ButtonPress this button to toggle between the odometer and

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Power Door LocksVehicles equipped with power door locks can be lockedor unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lockswitches located on the

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display. On the AM/FM/CD (single-disc) radio only oneof the two, time or frequency is displayed.Clock Setting Procedure1. Press and hold the time butt

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Operating Instructions - Radio ModeNOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACCposition to operate the radio.Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary

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NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, theMUTE button mutes the microphone.SCAN Button (Radio Mode)Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to

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TUNE Control (Radio Mode)Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase orcounter-clockwise to decrease the frequency.AM/FM Button (Radio Mo

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selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button,the station will continue to play but will not be storedinto push-button memory.You may add a

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•If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radioOFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CDPlayer.•This radio does not play discs wit

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RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CDMode)Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on the

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MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode)Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from thespeakers. ⬙MUTE⬙ will be displayed. Press the MUTEbutton a second time a

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Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — IfEquippedRefer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual.SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADI

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Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.Electronic Volu

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As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using thedoor lock switches during the following conditions:•The driver’s door is open while the key

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SCAN Button (Radio Mode)Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search forthe next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (ifequipped)

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AM/FM Button (Radio Mode)Press the button to select AM or FM Modes.Setting the Tone, Balance, and FadePress the rotary TUNE control and BASS will disp

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Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types:Program Type16 Digit-CharacterDisplayNo program type orundefinedNoneAdult Hits Adult_HitsAl

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By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon isdisplayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequencystation with the same selected PTY name. The P

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Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD AudioPlay)NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACCposition to operate the radio.NOTE: Note: This Ra

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SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)Press the right side of the SEEK button for the nextselection on the CD. Press the left side of the button tore

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Radio display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the discis being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc.Press and hold the LOAD/ EJT button for 5

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RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CDMODE for CD Audio Play)Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the

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•Maximum number of files: 255•Maximum number of folders: 100•Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:•Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙

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MPEGSpecificationSamplingFrequency (kHz)Bit rate (kbps)MPEG-1 AudioLayer 348, 44.1, 32320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128,112, 96, 80, 64,56, 48, 40, 32MPEG-2

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•The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is inany key position.This feature will not operate if any of the conditionsabove are not met or f

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Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 AudioPlay)SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the nextMP3 Fil

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MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc.The radio scrolls through the following TAG information:S

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Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped)Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual.Operating Instructions - Video Ent

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Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID)The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num-ber is needed to activate your Si

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Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAKRadiosSelecting Satellite Mode — REF RadioPress the MODE button repeatedly until the word ⬙SAT⬙appears in

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Storing and Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsIn addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM pre-set stations, youmay also commit 12 satellite stations to push buttonmemo

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Reception QualitySatellite reception may be interrupted due to one of thefollowing reasons.•The vehicle is parked in an underground parkingstructure o

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The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch willincrease the volume and pressing th

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COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCETo keep the compact discs in good condition, take thefollowing precautions:1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thes

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CLIMATE CONTROLSThe controls for the heating, ventilation and air condi-tioning system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotaryknobs. These comfo

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Child Protection Door LockTo provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child-protection

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The mode control (at the right of thecontrol panel) can be set in any of thefollowing positions:NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the systemall

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the windshield, and the demister outlets located at theedge of each side of the instrument panel.Blower ControlThe rotary knob on the left ofthe contr

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Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to thewindow glass to help prevent interior fogging of theglass. They are located in the extreme ou

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and blower speed to maintain comfort. High blowerspeeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on thewindshield can be quickly removed by selecting the

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Operation Tips Chart194 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER – IF EQUIPPEDCAUTION!Use care when washing the inside of the rear win-dow to prevent damage to heating elements. Use asoft cloth

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STARTING AND OPERATINGCONTENTS䡵 Starting Procedures ...201▫ Manual Transmission ...201▫ Automatic Transmission ...

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䡵 Brake System ...225▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock BrakeSystem — (If Equipped) ...225▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock BrakeSystem —

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䡵 Fuel Requirements ...250▫ Reformulated Gasoline ...251▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...251▫ MMT In Gasolin

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WARNING!Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection lo

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▫ Recreational Towing 4WD Models ...274䡵 Traction ...278䡵 Equipment Identification Plate ...279200 STARTING

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STARTING PROCEDURESThe starter should not be operated for more than 15second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between suchintervals will protect the s

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Normal StartingNormal starting of either a warm or cold engine isobtained without pumping or depressing the acceleratorpedal. Turn the key to the STAR

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WARNING!Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into thethrottle body air inlet opening in an attempt to startthe vehicle. This could result in a fl

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WARNING!Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord couldcause electrocution.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAutom

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WARNING!Your vehicle could move and injure you and others ifit is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying tomove the gearshift lever back and fort

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“N” NeutralShift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolongedperiods with engine running. Engine may be started inthis range. Set the parking bra

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•transmission has reached normal operating tempera-ture.NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem-peratures, the transmission may not shif

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performance and reduce the potential for transmissionoverheating or failure due to excessive shifting. Whenoperating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, 5th gear (ife

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transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due tothe fluid partially draining from the torque converter intothe transmission. This condition is

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NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blockedwith metal objects.To unlock the doors:Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fobonce to unl

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Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, orattempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedalpartially engaged, as this will c

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CAUTION!When descending a hill, be very careful to downshiftone gear at a time to prevent overspeeding theengine which can cause valve damage.FOUR-WHE

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NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is to beused for recreational towing only. See Recreational Tow-ing section for specific procedures on sh

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NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only thefront or rear wheels are spinning. The NV233/243 trans-fer case is not equipped with a synchronizer

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Horn Chirp ProgrammingThe horn chirp feature will be shipped from the assemblyplants activated. If desired this feature can be disabled byusing the fo

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NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob, whileyou are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm.Opening a door with the Security Alarm ac

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1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life ofbatteries is five years.2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio stationtower, airpor

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8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and hold boththe LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously for 2seconds and then release.9. Press and release t

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2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching thenew batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If you touch a batte

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To Disarm the System:Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the doors. Ifsomething has triggered the system in your absence, thehorn will sound t

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WINDOWSPower WindowsThe control on the left front door has up-down switchesthat give you finger tip control of all four power win-dows. There is a sin

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Auto DownThe driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.Push the window switch past the first detent, release, andthe window will go down automat

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INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS䡵 Introduction ... 4䡵 How To Use This Manual ... 4䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...

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Sliding Rear WindowA locking device in the center of the window helps toprevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze thelock to release the win

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Please pay close attention to the information in thissection. It tells you how to use your restraint systemproperly to keep you and your passengers as

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WARNING!It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat.2. The seat belt latch plate is above the

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WARNING!•A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will notprotect you properly. The lap portion could ride toohigh on your body, possibly causing internal

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WARNING!• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinternal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’tbe at the strong hip and pelvic bones,

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageIn the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the belt

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Automatic Locking Mode (if equipped)To convert from the normal emergency locking mode tothe automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder beltportion and

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The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension-ers are single use items. After a collis

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3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckleand then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least threetimes within 10 seconds, ending with the

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INTRODUCTIONThis manual has been prepared with the assistance ofservice and engineering specialists to acquaint you withthe operation and maintenance

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WARNING!Using a seat belt extender when not needed canincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use theseat belt extender when the lap belt is

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the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. Thewords SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the

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Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with theinstrument panel knee bolsters to provide improvedprotection for the driver and front passenger.

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2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder beltsproperly.3. The driver and front passenger seats should be movedback as far as practical to al

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Air Bag System ComponentsThe airbag system consists of the following:•Occupant Restraint Controller•Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped)•Air

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The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronicparts of the system whenever the ignition switch is inthe START or RUN positions. These include a

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NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ridebuckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint.•The Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) In

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For almost all properly installed rear facing child re-straints, the PAD indicator light will be illuminatedindicating that the front passenger airbag

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the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as anadult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position(with their feet on or near the floor)

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Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once thelodged object is removed, the fault will be automaticallycleared after a short period of time.•T

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis manual contains WARNINGS against operatingprocedures which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAU

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or a weight less than the predetermined threshold, theORC will not illuminate the PAD indicator light eventhough the airbag is turned OFF.•Your vehicl

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•Do not modify the front seat center console or centerposition seat in any way.•Do not use prior or future model year seat covers notdesignated for th

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NOTE:A frontal collision that is not severe enough toneed airbag protection will not activate the system. Thisdoes not mean something is wrong with th

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Maintaining Your Airbag SystemWARNING!• Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to failwhen you need it. You could be injured if

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•The light flickers or comes on and remains on whiledriving.NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any enginerelated gauges are not working, the airb

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NOTE: The Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch is notavailable in the Quad Cab.To Shut Off the Passenger Frontal AirbagPlace the ignition key in the Passeng

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gathered during a complete accident investigation, theelectronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler Corpora-tion and others to learn more about the p

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Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:•Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp statusfor electronically-controlled safety systems, includingthe air

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one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two typesof child restraints can be used rearward facing: infantcarriers and ⬙convertible⬙ child seats.

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belt-positioning booster seat. The child and boosterseat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.Children Too Large for Booster Seats•Childre

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may

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Here are some tips for getting the most out of your childrestraint:•Before buying any restraint system, make sure that ithas a label certifying that i

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provides for the installation of the child restraint withoutusing the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the childrestraint using lower anchorages

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the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, butyou must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the centerposition.If your child restraints are not LATC

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seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rearof the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and arejust visible when you lean into the

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restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat beltbehind the child restraint, route the seat belt through thechild restraint belt path and then

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locking retractor seat belts, refer to ⬙Automatic LockingMode⬙ earlier in this section. If you have trouble tighten-ing the lap/shoulder belt on the c

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WARNING!With a child restraint installed in the rear driver orpassenger side locations, use care when adjustingthe front seat(s) rearward, to avoid th

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Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab)1. Route the child restraint tether strap through therouting loop, located directly behind the chil

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Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Quad Cab)1. Route the child restraint tether strap under the headrestraint for the outboard seating position

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Multiple Child Restraint Double CabTHINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 692

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys ...10▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...10▫ Sentry

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WARNING!An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toseat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, theseat could come loose and allow the

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A new engine may consume some oil during its first fewthousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of thebreak-in and is not an indication of di

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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicleSeat BeltsInspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,frays and loose parts. Damaged parts

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Fluid LeaksCheck the area under vehicle after overnight parking forfuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasolinefumes are detected, the ca

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Mirrors ...79▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...79▫ Automatic

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▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — IfEquipped ...107▫ Adjustable Head Restraints — Front SeatingPositions ...

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▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ...122▫ To Deactivate ...122▫ To Resume Speed ...122▫ To Vary The Speed

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▫ Erasing HomeLink Buttons ...136▫ Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 137▫ Security ...137䡵 Power Sunroo

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MIRRORSInside Day/Night MirrorThe mirror should be adjusted to center on the viewthrough the rear window. A two-point pivot systemallows for horizonta

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▫ Battery Replacement ...25䡵 Security Alarm System — If Equipped ...26▫ To Set The Alarm ...26▫ To Disarm Th

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

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Electric Remote-Control MirrorsThe controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door trim panel.To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand

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WARNING!Vehicles and other objects seen in the right sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on you

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The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32names and four numbers per name. Each language has aseparate 32 name phonebook accessible only in

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Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon-nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider orthe phone manufacturer for details.The

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Voice Command TreeRefer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section.Help CommandIf you need assistance at any prompt or if you want toknow what your op

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The following are general phone to UConnect™ Systempairing instructions:•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following

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Dial by Saying a Number•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say⬙Dial.⬙•System will prompt you to say t

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Add Names to Your UConnect™ PhonebookNOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommendedwhen vehicle is not in motion.•Press the “Phone” button to begin.•A

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•You will then be asked for the name of the phonebookentry that you wish to edit.•Next, choose the number designation (home, work,mobile, or pager) th

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•After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system willask you which designation you wish to delete: home,work, mobile or pager. Say the designation you

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Phone Call FeaturesThe following features can be accessed through theUConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on yourcellular service plan. Fo

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second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, referto ⬙Toggling Between Calls.⬙ To combine two calls, referto ⬙Conference Call.⬙Place/Retr

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Redial•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say⬙Redial.⬙•The UConnect™ system will call the last number

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•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, saythe name of the language you wish to switch to(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).•Co

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emergency situations when the cell phone has networkcoverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system.Towing AssistanceIf you need towing assistance,•

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When calling a number with your UConnect™ systemthat normally requires you to enter in a touch-tonesequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can pus

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Dialing Using the Cellular Phone KeypadYou can dial a phone number with your cellular phonekeypad and still use the UConnect™ system (whiledialing via

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Information ServiceWhen using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phonenumber ⬙#121,⬙ you can access voice activated automatedsystem to receive news

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Select another Cellular PhoneThis feature allows you to select and start using anotherphone with the UConnect™ system. The phone musthave been previou

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