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Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam
There is a sensor near the top center of the
windshield that automatically controls the
system. Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best system
performance.
The high beams may not turn off
automatically if the system cannot detect
another vehicle's lamps because of any of
the following:
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The other vehicle’s lamps are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view,
or otherwise undetected.
The high-beam headlamps remain on, under
the automatic control, until one of the
following situations occurs:
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The other vehicle’s lamps are covered
with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
The other vehicle’s lamps cannot be
detected due to dense exhaust, smoke,
fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other
airborne obstructions.
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The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps.
The system detects a preceding vehicle's
taillamps.
The outside light is bright enough that
high-beam headlamps are not required.
The vehicle speed drops below 20 km/h
(12 mph).
To enable the IntelliBeam system, press
b on the turn signal lever when it is
dark outside and the exterior lamp control is
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The vehicle windshield is dirty, cracked,
or obstructed by something that blocks
the view of the light sensor.
The vehicle is loaded such that the front
end points upward, causing the light
sensor to aim high and not detect
headlamps and taillamps.
in AUTO or 2.
Depending on the vehicle model, the
following displays when the IntelliBeam
System is enabled:
The IntelliBeam system is disabled by the
button on the turn signal lever. If this
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b light on the instrument cluster
Auto High Beam Active message displays
in the Driver Information Center (DIC)
happens, press b on the turn signal
lever when the exterior lamp control is in
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Driving on winding or hilly roads.
the AUTO or 2 position to reactivate the
IntelliBeam system. Depending on vehicle
model, the instrument cluster light will
come on or the Auto High Beam Active
message displays on the DIC to indicate
the IntelliBeam system is reactivated.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The automatic high-beam headlamps may
need to be disabled if any of the above
conditions exist.
The system only activates the high beams
when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).
The blue high-beam on light appears on the
instrument cluster when the high beams
are on.
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The DRL system comes on when the
following conditions are met:
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
Flash-to-Pass
A reminder chime sounds when the
headlamps or parking lamps are manually
turned on, the vehicle is turned off, and a
door is open. To disable the chime, turn the
lamps off.
This feature lets you use the high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you
that you want to pass. It works even if the
headlamps are in the automatic position.
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The vehicle is on.
The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
The transmission is not in P (Park).
The light sensor determines it is daytime.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward
you, then release it.
When the DRL system is on, only the DRL
are on. The taillamps, sidemarker lamps,
instrument panel lights, and other lamps
will not turn on.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
Push the turn signal lever toward the
instrument panel to change the headlamps
from low to high beam.
If the headlamps are in the automatic
position or on low beam, the high-beam
headlamps will turn on. Depending on the
type of headlamp, they will either turn off
after a short duration or stay on as long as
you hold the lever toward you. The
high-beam indicator on the instrument
cluster will come on. Release the lever to
return to normal operation.
When it begins to get dark, the automatic
headlamp system switches from DRL to the
headlamps.
Pull or push the turn signal lever to return
to low-beam headlamps.
To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp
control to O and then release. For vehicles
first sold in Canada, turning off the DRL will
only work when the vehicle is parked.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of the vehicle during the day. Fully
functional DRL are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
Automatic Headlamp System
When the exterior lamp control is set to
AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the
headlamps come on automatically.
When the high-beam headlamps are on, this
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
also be on.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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illumination control is in the full bright
position. See Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 144.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will turn off or may change
to DRL.
The automatic headlamp system turns off
when the exterior lamp control is turned to
O or the ignition is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are activated in
daylight with the engine on, and the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the
headlamps, parking lamps, and other
exterior lamps come on. The transition time
for the lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are not
operating, these lamps turn off. Move the
There is a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor,
otherwise the headlamps will come on when
they are not needed.
Work Truck and Custom
The system may also turn on the headlamps
when driving through a parking garage or
tunnel.
exterior lamp control to O or ; to disable
this feature.
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. If it is light outside when the
vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight
delay before the automatic headlamp
system changes to the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). During that delay, the
instrument cluster may not be as bright as
usual. Make sure the instrument panel
Uplevel Shown, Base Level Similar
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for more than one second will cause the
turn signals to flash until the lever is
released.
| : Press this button to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Press again to turn the flashers off.
Fog Lamps
The lever returns to its starting position
whenever it is released.
When the hazard warning flashers are on,
the vehicle's turn signals will not work.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the
arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a
signal bulb could be burned out. If equipped
with LED turn signals, see your dealer.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is
not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses
and Circuit Breakers 0 362.
Turn Signal On Chime
If equipped, the fog lamp control is near the
exterior lamp control to the left of the
steering column.
If the turn signal is left on for more than
1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime sounds at each
flash of the turn signal. A message may
appear in the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See Vehicle Messages 0 134. To turn
the chime and message off, move the turn
signal lever to the off position.
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes
in the direction of the turn or lane change.
The vehicle must be on for the fog lamps to
come on.
Move the turn signal lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
# : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off.
A light will come on in the instrument
cluster.
Partially raise or lower the lever for less
than one second until the arrow starts to
flash to signal a lane change. This causes
the turn signals to automatically flash three
times. It will flash six times if Tow/Haul
Mode is active. Holding the turn signal lever
When the fog lamps are turned on, the
parking lamps automatically turn on.
When the headlamps are changed to high
beam, the fog lamps also go off. When the
high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog
lamps will come on again.
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Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on with the fog lamps.
If the vehicle is off, the lights will stay on
for approximately 10 minutes.
If any Task lights are on, if the button has
not been pressed after approximately
5 seconds, pressing it again will turn off all
Task Lights.
Task Lighting
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
If equipped, this button includes wiring
provisions for a dealer or a qualified service
center to install an auxiliary roof lamp.
Base Level
For information on roof-mounted emergency
or contact your dealer.
If equipped, task lighting projects light from
the outside mirrors away from the vehicle.
If the vehicle has this button, the vehicle
may have the snow plow prep package. See
Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 328.
While the vehicle is parked, press K to
select one of the following options:
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Left and Right Task Lights Illuminated
Left Task Light Illuminated
Right Task Light Illuminated
Left and Right Task Lights Off
Work Truck and Custom
If the vehicle leaves a parked position, the
lights will immediately turn off.
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The cargo lamps provide more light in the
cargo area or on the sides of the vehicle,
if needed. The lamps inside the pickup box,
in the tailgate handle, for the hitch, and/or
the cargo mirror lamps also turn on,
if equipped.
Next Press:
Exterior Cargo Lamps
‐ CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights – Off
‐ Cargo Mirror Lights – Off
‐ Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) – Off
Become familiar with and follow all state
and local laws that apply to cargo lamp
operation.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), R (Reverse),
or N (Neutral) the cargo lamp switch causes
the lights to cycle through the following
states for each button press:
Interior Lighting
Initial Press:
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
‐ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)/
Cargo Bed Lights – On
Work Truck and Custom
‐ Cargo Mirror Lights – On
‐ Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) – On
Next Press (if within five seconds of the
previous button press):
‐ CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights – On
‐ Cargo Mirror Lights – Off
‐ Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) – On
Next Press (if within five seconds of the
previous button press):
‐ CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights – Off
‐ Cargo Mirror Lights – On
Work Truck and Custom
Base Level Shown, Uplevel Similar
‐ Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) – On
