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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 an
authorized dealer.

To Disarm the System:

Use the RKE transmitter to UNLOCK the door. If some-
thing has triggered the system in your absence, the horn
will sound three times when you unlock the doors and
the SECURITY light will flash for 30 seconds. Check the
vehicle for tampering.

The Security Alarm System will also disarm if the vehicle
is started with a programmed Sentry Key

t. If an unpro-

grammed Sentry Key

t is used to start a vehicle, the

engine will run for two seconds and then the Security
Alarm will be initiated. To exit the alarming mode, press
the RKE UNLOCK button, 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 RKE transmitter, the
alarm will sound when you pull the door handle to exit.
The door will be locked, but the Security Alarm System
will not arm.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter or open the
doors. This feature is only available if you have Remote
Keyless Entry.

The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds, or they
will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is
turned ON.

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NOTE:

• The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-

tesy lights do not turn off if the dimmer control is in
the interior lights ON position (extreme top position).

• The illuminated entry system will not operate if the

dimmer control is in the extreme downward position.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED

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

Three-Button Transmitter

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To unlock the doors:

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter 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 or
the driver’s door only upon the first UNLOCK button
press by using the following procedure:

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over-
head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the

following procedure:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.

2. Press and hold the LOCK button on your RKE trans-
mitter.

3. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least four
seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and
hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK
button.

4. Release both buttons at the same time.

5. This will enable you to unlock all doors on the first
press of the UNLOCK button.

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

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To lock the doors:

Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter 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.

Park Lights Flash Feature Programming
Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with
the park light flash feature activated. If desired, this
feature can be disabled by using the following procedure:

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the

following procedure:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.

2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
(i.e., functional) RKE transmitter.

3. Continue to hold the UNLOCK button, wait at least
four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press
and hold the LOCK button. Release both buttons at the
same time.

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

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

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings

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(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over-
head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the

following procedure:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.

2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
(i.e., functional) RKE transmitter.

3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least four
seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and
hold the PANIC button. Release both buttons at the same
time.

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

Using the PANIC Alarm

To activate the PANIC mode, while the ignition is OFF,
press and release the PANIC button on the RKE trans-
mitter once. When the PANIC mode is activated, the
interior lights will illuminate, the headlights and parking
lights will flash, and the horn will sound.

To cancel the PANIC mode, press and release the PANIC
button on the RKE transmitter a second time, after five
seconds. PANIC mode will automatically cancel after
three minutes or if the vehicle is started and exceeds 15
mph (25 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.

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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:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

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

If your Remote 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.

Transmitter Battery Service

RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement

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NOTE:

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,

refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 bat-
tery.

NOTE:

Do not touch the battery terminals that are on

the back housing or the printed circuit board.

1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, remove the
small screw, and separate the two halves of the transmit-
ter. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during
removal.

2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the
battery, match the + sign on battery to the + sign on the
inside of the battery clip, located on back cover. Avoid
touching the new battery 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 of the case together. Make sure there is an even
“gap” between the two halves. If equipped, install and
tighten the screw until snug. Test transmitter operation.

DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door Locks — If Equipped

Front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock
plunger up or down.

All doors may be opened with the inside door handle
without lifting the lock plunger. Doors locked before
closing will remain locked when closed.

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

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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.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving

unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Power Door Locks — If Equipped

A power door lock switch is on each front door trim
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

If you press the power door lock switch while the key is
in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power
locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-
tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key
or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A

Power Door Lock Switch Location

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chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and
a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key.

Automatic Door Locks – If Equipped
If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h).

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

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform 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 15 seconds cycle the key from the LOCK
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times, ending in the LOCK position (do not start the
engine).

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

6. A single 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, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be disabled. If neces-
sary, repeat the above procedure.

Auto Unlock On Exit — If Equipped
This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when
any door is opened. This will occur only after the vehicle
has been shifted into the PARK position after the vehicle
has been driven (shifted out of PARK and all doors
closed).

Auto Unlock On Exit Programming — If Equipped
Customer programming sequence to enable or disable
the Auto Unlock Feature:

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the

following procedure:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt. (fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this
programming procedure.)

3. Insert the key into the ignition.

4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times, ending in the LOCK position (do not start the
engine)

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

6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has
been changed.

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7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability of
this feature.

8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be changed. If neces-
sary, repeat the above procedure.

Child Protection Door Lock

To provide a safer environment for children riding in the
rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child
protection door lock system.

To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever UP
to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child
protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged,
that door can only be opened by using the outside door
handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked
position.

Child Protection Door Lock Location

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WARNING!

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

NOTE:

After setting the child protection door lock

system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.

NOTE:

For emergency exit with the system engaged,

move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll
down the window and open the door with the outside
door handle.

Child Lock Control

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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

t and Mega Cabt

models. The windows will operate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position
and for ten minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or a
front door is opened.

NOTE:

The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow

the power windows to operate for 10 minutes after the
ignition is turnedOFF.

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

Power Window Switches

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Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only)
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.

Window Lockout Switch (4-Door Models Only)
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 lockout switch. To enable the window controls,
press the window lockout switch again.

Window Lockout Switch

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Power Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped

The power sliding rear window switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls. Press the
right side of the switch to open the glass and the left side
of the switch to close the glass.

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.

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 in 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.

Power Sliding Rear Window Switch

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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, front
airbags for both the driver and front passenger and, if
equipped, window bags for the driver and passengers
seated next to a window. 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.

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

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