Power Running Boards
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WARNING: In extreme climates, excessive ice buildup may occur, causing the running boards not to deploy. Make sure that the running boards have deployed, and have finished moving before attempting to step on them. The running boards will resume normal function once the blockage is cleared.
WARNING: Switch off the running boards before jacking or placing any object under your vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended running board and your vehicle. A moving running board may cause injury.Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running board underbody mounts to lift your vehicle when jacking. Use proper jacking points.
The running boards could move slower in cold temperatures.
The power running boards remain stowed, regardless of door position.
The power running boards deploy when you approach your vehicle with a remote control, unlock the door or open the door.
The power running boards stow:
Note: When you select this mode, an option displays that allows you to select how long the running boards stay deployed without opening the door.
The power running boards remain deployed, regardless of door position.
When you switch Approach detection on with Auto switched on, the running boards deploy when you approach your vehicle with a remote control.
You can use the power running board kick switch to deploy and stow the running board without opening or closing the door.
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Press the switch with your foot to use the power running board kick switch.
Pressing the kick switch with the power running boards stowed switches the mode to Out.
Pressing the kick switch with the power running boards deployed switches the mode to Auto.
Note: When you use the kick switch, the power running board mode changes until you press the kick switch again.
You can change the kick switch setting on the touchscreen. See Power Running Board Settings (page 115).
The kick switch is on regardless of whether the doors are locked or unlocked.
The kick switch is on only with the doors unlocked.
The power running boards deploy when you approach your vehicle with a remote control, unlock the door or open the door.
The power running boards stow:
• After a few seconds when you close the doors.
• If you unlock the door but do not open it.
• If you have switched Approach detection on and do not open a door before the Auto Timer setting expires. See Power Running Board Settings (page 115).
Note: The power running boards reverse direction and move to the end of travel if they encounter an object when moving.
The power running board mechanism could trap debris such as mud, dirt, snow, ice and salt. If this happens, set the running boards to the deployed position. Then, wash the system, in particular the front and rear hinge arms, with a high-pressure car wash wand.
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