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Driver
Information
Safety &
Security
Comfort
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TM
Entertainment
Convenience
CARGO COVERS
The three-
piece cargo
cover system
can be
configured to
meet your
cargo-loading
and security
requirements.
To remove the cargo panels:
1. Unlatch each panel by pulling
each handle located underneath
the panel toward you. The
forwardmost panel (near the cab)
has four latches; the middle panel
and rearmost panel (near the
tailgate) have two latches.
2. Slide out each panel.
When reinstalling
the panels, they
must be placed in
the correct order.
Push each handle
away from you to
securely lock the
panels.
Performance &
Maintenance
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION CONTROLS
The 6-speed
automatic
transmission
has a unique
gear range
selection
mode called
Driver Shift
Control that
enables the driver to select the range
of gears desired for the current
driving conditions, such as when
driving on downhill grades.
To use this feature, move the shift
lever to the Manual (M) position and
select a lower or higher driving gear
using the + / – button on the shift
lever. The display on the instrument
panel cluster will show the current
gear selection.
Press the – (minus) side of the button
to downshift. When slowing to a
stop, the vehicle will automatically
downshift.
Press the + (plus) side of the button
to upshift. As vehicle speed
increases, you will need to manually
upshift.
If current vehicle speed is too high or
too low for the requested gear, the
shift will not occur.
STABILITRAK
®
– STABILITY
CONTROL SYSTEM
StabiliTrak is an
advanced computer-
controlled vehicle
stability and traction
enhancement system
that assists with
directional control of
the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. It
turns on automatically
every time you start your vehicle.
To limit wheelspin and help maintain
directional control, you should always
leave the system on. If your vehicle
becomes stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required, the system should
be turned off.
Press the
(StabiliTrak) button,
located on the right side of the audio
system, to turn off the traction control
Performance &
Maintenance
Note:
For complete cargo cover operation
instructions, refer to your Owner Manual.
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