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To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 25

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Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 25

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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 26

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How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Power Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 31

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Child-Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 49

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 50

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Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 51

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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode –
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Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped . . . . . . 53

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Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 55

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500

Page 1: ...R a m T r u c k G a s 1 5 0 0 2 5 0 0 3 5 0 0 O W N E R S MA N UA L 2 0 1 2 3 16 11 4 33 PM ...

Page 2: ...l on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or im provements to its products without i...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 669 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 687 10 INDEX 697 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions 6 䡵 Van Conversions Campers 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number 6 䡵 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...hicle NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc ing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which ...

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Page 8: ...special equipment in stalled by the conversion camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle If these instructions are missing please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the applicable manufacturer For information on the Body Builders Guide refer to www dodgebodybuilder com This website contains di mensional and technical specificat...

Page 9: ...ICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death Vehicle Identification Number 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 11: ... Key In Ignition Reminder 16 䡵 Sentry Key威 16 Replacement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 18 General Information 18 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 19 Rearming Of The System 19 To Arm The System 19 To Disarm The System 19 Security System Manual Override 20 䡵 Illuminated Entry If Equipped 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE If Equipped 21 Remote Unlock The Doors 21 2 ...

Page 12: ... 䡵 Windows 34 Power Windows If Equipped 34 Wind Buffeting 38 䡵 Occupant Restraints 38 Lap Shoulder Belts 41 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 49 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 50 Center Lap Belts 50 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 51 Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Mode If Equipped 52 Energy Management Feature 53 Seat Belt Pretensioners If Equipped 53 Enhanced Seat Belt Us...

Page 13: ... Deployment Sensors And Controls 62 Event Data Recorder EDR 69 Child Restraints 70 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 84 䡵 Safety Tips 84 Transporting Passengers 84 Exhaust Gas 85 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 86 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 88 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 14: ...your vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place You can insert the double sided standard blade key into the ignition switch with either side up Wireless Ignition Node WIN If Equipped The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating p...

Page 15: ...ns the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter and an emergency key which stores in the rear of the Key Fob The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking Wireless Ignition Node WIN 1 OFF 2 ACC ACCESSORY 3 ON RUN 4 START 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ...

Page 16: ... Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 min ut...

Page 17: ...vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and re move the key fob from the ignition When leaving the vehicle always lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should ...

Page 18: ...cle Information Cen ter EVIC the EVIC will display Key In Ignition SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses a Key Fob with a factory mated Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter and Wire...

Page 19: ...during normal vehicle operation vehicle running for longer than 10 sec onds it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer CAUTION The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compat ible with some after market remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of ...

Page 20: ...erviced bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho rized dealer If a programmed Key Fob is lost see your authorized dealer to have all remaining Key Fobs erased from the system s memory This will prevent the lost Key Fobs from starting your vehicle The remaining Keys Fobs must then be reprogrammed Customer Key Programming Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized ...

Page 21: ...f the system has not been disabled If the condition which initiated the alarm is still present the system will ignore that condition and moni tor the remaining doors and ignition To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the power door locks or use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to lock the doors After all the doors are locked and closed the Vehicle Security Ligh...

Page 22: ... Security Alarm Security System Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors if equipped Refer to Mirrors ...

Page 23: ...serting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into the ignition switch disables the system from responding to any button presses from that RKE transmitter Driving at speeds 5 mph 8 km h and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all RKE transmitters Remote Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver s door I...

Page 24: ...g procedure 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds but no longer than ten seconds Then press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position...

Page 25: ...OCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter whil...

Page 26: ...e time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm System Opening a door wi...

Page 27: ... If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized dealer for details Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 With the RKE transmitte...

Page 28: ...r fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the RKE transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to start the engine...

Page 29: ... run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Car bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort Mess...

Page 30: ...tically lock the doors If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode For security power window and power sunroof op eration if equipped are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive times two 15 minute cycles with the ...

Page 31: ...ert Key Turn To On will flash in the EVIC until you insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch Once inserted the message Turn To On will flash in the EVIC until you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position Remote Start Active Key To Run will display in the EVIC until you insert and turn the key to ON RUN position Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC for further information R...

Page 32: ...k knob Doors locked before closing will remain locked when closed The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on your vehicle WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave...

Page 33: ...al or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON RUN position A child could operate power windows 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 Power Door Lock Switch Location 1 Unlock 2 Lock 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEF...

Page 34: ... can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer Please see your authorized dealer for service Auto Unlock Doors If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when either front 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 c...

Page 35: ...m open each rear door use a flat blade screwdriver or emergency key and rotate the dial to engage and 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 Child Lock Control 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 ...

Page 36: ...r Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position 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 WINDOWS Power Windows If Equipped Power Window Switches 1 Left Front 3 Right Rear 2 Right Front 4 Left Rear 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING Y...

Page 37: ...his feature is cancelled when either front door is opened 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 Auto Down Both the driver and front passenger window...

Page 38: ...e it will reverse direction and then go back down Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unex pectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually WARNING There is no anti pinch protection when the window is almost ...

Page 39: ...CKOUT switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the rear passenger doors To disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors press the window LOCK button into the latched or down position To enable the window controls press the window LOCK button again and return the switch to the released or up position Window Lockout Switch 1 Window Lockout Switch 2 THINGS TO...

Page 40: ...at belts may incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occu pant energy during an impact event Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen ger Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC if equipped Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB if equipped An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occ...

Page 41: ...e some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag 1 Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat WARNING Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Air Bag An air bag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi tion Children that...

Page 42: ...r Bags room to inflate 4 Do not lean against the door or window If your vehicle has side air bags and deployment occurs the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door 5 If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ WARNING Relying on...

Page 43: ...e up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause an accident that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts red...

Page 44: ...to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In an accident people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Wearing your belt in the wrong place could ...

Page 45: ...d pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out Latch Plate And Webbing Latch Plate To Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 ...

Page 46: ...that is worn under your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in an accident increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from inj...

Page 47: ...lt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted belt will not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in a vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immedi ately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your...

Page 48: ...t retractor torn webbing etc or if the air bag deployed Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1 The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat Insert the seat belt tongue into the cent...

Page 49: ...atch plate forward from the cab back panel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is an audible click For proper seat belt usage refer Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions Detaching Buckle With Seat Belt Tongue 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 ...

Page 50: ... will increase the risk of injury in an accident When reattaching the black latch and black buckle ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted If the webbing is twisted follow the preceding procedure to detach the black latch and black buckle untwist the webbing and reattach the black latch and black buckle Inserting Latch Plate 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 51: ...to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing In Use Position 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4...

Page 52: ...ou will prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Center Lap Belts The center seating position for the Quad Cab威 Mega Cab威 and Crew Cab front seat has a lap belt only To fasten the lap belt slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click To lengthen the lap belt tilt the latch plate and pull To remove s...

Page 53: ... equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors ALR which are used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Re straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraints section The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position Driver Center Passenger First Row N A N A ALR Second Row ALR Cinch ALR Third Row N A N A N A N A Not App...

Page 54: ...move any slack in the shoulder belt When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder po...

Page 55: ...igned to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest WARNING The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re tractor ALR feature or any other seat belt func tion is not working properly when checked ac cording to the procedures in the Service Manual Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in ...

Page 56: ...the vehicle speed is over 5 mph 8 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime Once the sequence starts it will continue for the entire duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened After the sequence completes the Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened The driver should instruct all other occu pants t...

Page 57: ...low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is an accident Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if so equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the ex...

Page 58: ...enter of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers NOTE These air bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags 2 Knee Bolster 56 THINGS TO KN...

Page 59: ...s SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a win dow If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags they are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact If the vehicle is equipped with Sup...

Page 60: ...dvanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors if equipped The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment This low output...

Page 61: ...vers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB If Equipped Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an...

Page 62: ...rotection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The SABIC deploy downward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open d...

Page 63: ...o not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags the perfor mance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require permanent attac...

Page 64: ...ending on the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear rollover or side collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions i...

Page 65: ...ower supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part ...

Page 66: ...ifferent air bag inflation rates are possible based on the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly deflate whi...

Page 67: ...se events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to i...

Page 68: ...d or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope bur...

Page 69: ...ront seat belt retrac tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im mediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC system serviced as well Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring includ...

Page 70: ...tact your autho rized dealer Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free If any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service ...

Page 71: ...le dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data...

Page 72: ... a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap can become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and o...

Page 73: ... two years old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchor system Refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH WARNING Rearward facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicl...

Page 74: ...t The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Cana dian residents should refer to Transport Canada s web site for additional information http www tc gc ca roadsafety safedrivers childsafety index htm WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or ch...

Page 75: ...r of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle wher...

Page 76: ...late into the buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer s directions WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions ex...

Page 77: ...ing lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the Quad Cab威 Mega Cab威 and Crew Cab rear seat outboard positions LATCH equipped seating positions feature both lower anchor bars located at the back of the seat cushion and tether strap anchorages located behind the seat back refer to Child Restra...

Page 78: ...estraint in any vehicle NOTE When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children It is recommended that before installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buckled seat belt interferes wi...

Page 79: ...ufacturer when installing your child restraint Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap In g...

Page 80: ...ound the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to Automatic Locking Mode The chart below defines the seating positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor ALR or a cinching latch plate Driver...

Page 81: ...o install a child restraint with a cinching latch plate first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 2 Finally pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally...

Page 82: ...s directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Follow the instruc tions below See your authorized dealer for help if necessary Tether Anchorage Points At The Right And Center Front Seat Regular Cab All Seats 1 Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor direct...

Page 83: ...ear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat Regular Cab Tether Strap Mounting 1 Tether Strap Hook 2 Tether Strap to Child Restraint 3 Tether Anchor 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 ...

Page 84: ...rew Cab 1 The tether straps loops are located between the rear glass and the rear seat There is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position You can gain access to the center seating position tether strap loop by raising the head restraint and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat Mega Cab威 Tether Strap Mounting Head Restraint Adjustment 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR V...

Page 85: ... hooks to the anchor loop 5 Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint through the center seat tether strap loop and anchor to the tether strap loop located behind either outboard seating positions 6 Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur er s i...

Page 86: ...f local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grad...

Page 87: ...r vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or ou...

Page 88: ...exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemb...

Page 89: ...ly can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per sonal injury Continued WARNING Continued Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and inter fering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicl...

Page 90: ...tterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks Inspect sidewalls for cuts cracks and bulges Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator...

Page 91: ...ture 97 Power Mirrors If Equipped 98 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 99 Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 99 Illuminated Vanity Mirror If Equipped 100 Slide On Rod Features Of Sun Visor If Equipped 100 Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped 101 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 102 Operation 104 Phone Call Features 112 Uconnect Phone Features 115 Advanced Phone Connectivity 119 3 ...

Page 92: ...142 Ventilated Seats If Equipped 145 Manual Seat Adjuster If Equipped 146 Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped 146 40 20 40 Front Bench Seat If Equipped 148 Mega Cab威 Rear Seat Features 148 Head Restraints 151 䡵 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 154 Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory 154 Memory Position Recall 156 To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory 156 Easy Entry ...

Page 93: ...ytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped 165 Multifunction Lever 165 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers 167 Windshield Wipers 167 Windshield Wiper Operation 167 Intermittent Wiper System 168 Windshield Washers 168 Mist Feature 169 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 169 䡵 Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped 170 䡵 Driver Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 171 䡵 Electronic Speed Control 173 To Activate 174 To Set A Desired Sp...

Page 94: ...rksense威 System Usage Precautions 183 䡵 Parkview威 Rear Back Up Camera If Equipped 186 Turning Parkview威 On Or Off With Navigation Multimedia Radio 187 Turning Parkview威 On Or Off Without Navigation Multimedia Radio 187 䡵 Overhead Console If Equipped 188 Courtesy Reading Lights 188 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 190 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink威 191 Programming A Rolling Code 192 Program...

Page 95: ...01 Sunshade Operation 201 Wind Buffeting 201 Sunroof Maintenance 201 Ignition Off Operation 201 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 202 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver If Equipped 206 䡵 Power Inverter If Equipped 207 䡵 Cupholders 209 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders 40 20 40 Seats 209 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders Floor Mounted Shifter 210 Rear Cupholder Quad Cab威 210 Rear Cupholder Crew Cab 211 䡵 St...

Page 96: ...liding Rear Window If Equipped 221 Manual Sliding Rear Window If Equipped 221 䡵 Fold Flat Load Floor If Equipped 221 䡵 Rambox威 If Equipped 224 Rambox威 Integrated Box Side Storage Bins 224 Rambox威 Safety Warning 227 Bed Extender If Equipped 228 Bed Rail Tie Down System 236 䡵 Slide In Campers 238 Camper Applications 238 䡵 Easy Off Tailgate 238 Disconnecting The Rear Camera If Equipped 238 Removing T...

Page 97: ...nter on the view through the rear window The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control lever under the mirror to the night position lever flipped toward the rear of vehicle Adjusting Rearview Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ...

Page 98: ...activated The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained...

Page 99: ...ing the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Some vehicles will not have a convex right side mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be manu ally folded both forward and rearward to prevent dam age CAUTION It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full rearward position to resist damage when entering a car wash or...

Page 100: ... way mirror control switch To adjust a mirror press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust Using the mirror control switch press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move Power Mirror Controls Power Mirror Controls 1 Mirror Select Buttons 2 Four Way Mirror Control Switch 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 101: ...on Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped The driver s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror The mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts Power Mirror Movement 3 ...

Page 102: ...or cover turns off the light Slide On Rod Features Of Sun Visor If Equipped The sun visor Slide On Rod feature allows for addi tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun To use the Slide On Rod feature rotate the sun visor downward and unclip it Pull the sun visor along the Slide On Rod until the sun visor is in the desired position Illuminated Vanity Mirror 100 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 103: ...adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra wide loads To change position inboard or out board the mirror head should be rotated flipped in or out Slide On Rod Extender Trailer Towing Position 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 ...

Page 104: ... simple voice commands e g Call ѧ Mike ѧ Work or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your mobile phone s audio is transmitted through your vehi cle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect Phone NOTE The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile Ver sion 0 96 or higher See the Uconnect website for supported phones For Uconnec...

Page 105: ... vehicle s Uconnect Phone The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system Only one linked or paired mobile phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use All attention should be kept on the ro...

Page 106: ...h as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are required after most Uconnect Phone prompts You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the beep which follows the Ready...

Page 107: ...e button and follow the audible prompts for directions Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu Pair Link Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect Phone y...

Page 108: ... can pair up to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect Phone However at any given time only one mobile phone can be in use connected to your Uconnect System The priority allows the Uconnect Phone to know which mobile phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time For example if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle the Uconnect Phone will use ...

Page 109: ...wnloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook in the phonebook The Uconnect system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the Uconnect Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press...

Page 110: ...one Uconnect Phone automati cally downloads your mobile phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automatically downloads names text names and number entries from your mobile phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See Uconnect w...

Page 111: ...d on the mobile phone The changes are trans ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries NOTE Editing names in the phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Edit Entry You will ...

Page 112: ...prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say List Names to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose To select one of the entries from the list press the button while ...

Page 113: ...or edited List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The Uconnect Phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries including the downloaded phone book entries if available To call one of the names in the list press the button during the playing of the desired name and say Call NOTE The user can als...

Page 114: ...icating that the incoming call was rejected Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call Call Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your mobile phone Press the button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The Uconnect Phone compatible phon...

Page 115: ...hat the active and hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at a time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the button while a call is in progres...

Page 116: ...ne Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF Call continuation functionality avail able on the vehicle can be any one of three types After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates c...

Page 117: ... paired phone name is not language specific and is usable across all languages Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and t...

Page 118: ...rage Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Towing Assistance NOTE The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for the U S 1 877 213 4525 for Canada 55 14 3454 for Mexico City and 1 800 712 3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico Please refer to the 24 H...

Page 119: ...for use of the Uconnect Phone When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word Send For example if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the button and say 3 7 4 6 Send Saying a number or sequenc...

Page 120: ...ut having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Turning Confirmation Prompts ON OFF Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the Uconnect Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say one of the following Setup Confirmation Prompts On Setup Confirmation Prompts Of...

Page 121: ...itua tion after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un Mute Mute OFF When you mute the Uconnect Phone you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the Uconnect Phone ...

Page 122: ...dy prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say List Phones The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To Select or Delete a paired phone being announced press the button and say Select or Delete Also see the next two sec tions for an alternate way to Select or Delete a paired phone Select Ano...

Page 123: ...oose the phone you wish to delete Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone Uconnect Phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features press the button and say Uconnect Tutorial Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect Phone Voice Training feature may be used To enter this training mode follow one...

Page 124: ...is will delete all phone pairing phone book entries and other settings in all language modes The System will prompt you before resetting to factory settings Voice Command For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would...

Page 125: ...ect Phonebook Phonebook Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo cal name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar Numbers must be spoken in single digits 800 must be spoken eight zero zero not eight hundred You can say O letter O for 0 zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported In a ...

Page 126: ...atic Phonebook Down load Uconnect Phone can list your Outgoing Incom ing and Missed Calls SMS Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone Read Messages If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message If you wish to hear the new message Press the button After the Ready prompt...

Page 127: ...nd a message press the button while the system is listing the message and say Send Uconnect Phone will prompt you to say the name or number of the person you wish to send the message to List of Preset Messages 1 Yes 2 No 3 Where are you 4 I need more direction 5 L O L 6 Why 7 I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there ...

Page 128: ...ouncement you will then be given a choice to change it Bluetooth威 Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position o...

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Page 132: ...ive six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 133: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ...

Page 134: ...dio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws All atten...

Page 135: ...ctive application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be prompted to repeat it To hear the first available Menu press the Voice Com mand button and say Help or ...

Page 136: ...Memo to switch to the memo recorder Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio AM In this mode you may say the following commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Radio FM To switch to the FM band...

Page 137: ...nel Menu Radio to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say the following commands Track to change the track Next Track to play the next track Previous Track to play the previous track Main Menu to switch to the main menu Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode say Memo In this mode you may say the following co...

Page 138: ...ious memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos Setup To switch to system setup you may say on of the following Change to setup Switch to system setup Change to setup Main menu setup or Switch to setup In this mode you may say the following commands Language English Language French Language Spanish Tutorial Voice Training NOTE Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command ...

Page 139: ...ed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more l...

Page 140: ... power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver s seat cushion There are two power seat switches that are used to control the move ment of the seat cushion and the seatback Power Seat Switches 1 Power Seat Switch 2 Power Seatback Switch 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 141: ...the front or rear of the seat switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the desired position Reclining The Seatback The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward Push the seatback switch forward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached t...

Page 142: ...h a six way power pas senger seat The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat The switch is used to control the movement of the seat and seat cushion Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward Push the seat switch forward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the de...

Page 143: ...Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Continued WARNING Continued Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Do ...

Page 144: ...ARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket ...

Page 145: ... time to select LOW level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate The heated seats switch from HIGH to LOW and from LOW to OFF automatically based on time and tempera ture of the seat The heated seats can operate on HIGH heat fo...

Page 146: ... in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH one for LOW and none for OFF Press the switch once to select HIGH level heating Press the switch a sec ond time to select LOW level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes The engine must be ...

Page 147: ... center stack of the instrument panel just below the climate controls The fans operate at two speeds HIGH and LOW Press the switch once to choose HIGH press it a second time to choose LOW Pressing the switch a third time will turn the ventilated seat OFF When HIGH speed is selected both lights on the switch will be illuminated When LOW speed is selected one light will be illuminated NOTE The engin...

Page 148: ... to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Manual Reclining S...

Page 149: ...ing against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Dump Feature Manual Recline Seat Only Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing dump forward on manual recliner seats This dump feature allows access to the storage bin behind the seat WARNING Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the hand...

Page 150: ...est center storage compartment Mega Cab姞 Rear Seat Features Reclining Rear Seats If Equipped The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat cushion To adjust the seatback lift upward on the handle lean back on the seatback and when you reach the desired position release the handle WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your ...

Page 151: ...ndle located next to the head restraint 2 Fold the seatback forward 3 Lift the seatback to return the seat to the upright position Be sure the seatback is locked in place Folding Rear Seat If Equipped Both the outboard rear seats will drop and move forward when the seatback is folded flat Table Mode Handle Table Mode 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 ...

Page 152: ...sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle Improperly secured cargo can fly around in a sudden stop or collision and strike someone in the vehicle causing serious injury or death To fold either rear seat flat 1 Lift the handle located on the outboard side of either of the rear seats 2 Fold the seatback down...

Page 153: ...back in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear Rear Passenger Fold Flat Seats 3 U...

Page 154: ...ts To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the adjust ment button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint Rear Head Restraints The two outboard seat are equipped with adjustable head restraints To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the adjustme...

Page 155: ... Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information The head restraints should only be removed by quali fied technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized dealer Adjustment Button 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 ...

Page 156: ...UNLOCK button is pressed NOTE The power lumbar option is not programmable with driver memory seats Your vehicle was delivered with two RKE transmitters One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory position The memory system can accommodate up to two RKE transmitters each RKE transmitter linked to either of the two memory positions Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter...

Page 157: ... stations can be set 6 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key 7 Press and release the S SET button located on the driver s door 8 Within five seconds press and release MEMORY button 1 or 2 on the driver s door The next step must be performed within five seconds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter to recall memory positions 9 Press and release the LOCK button on one...

Page 158: ... UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2 A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons on the drivers seat during a recall S 1 or 2 When a recall is cancelled the driver s seat driver s mirror and the pedals stop moving A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory 1 Turn the ignition ...

Page 159: ...ition of the seat is greater than or equal to 2 67 in 68 mm forward of the rear seat stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch The seat will then move forward approximately 2 5 in 60 mm when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position The seat will move to the position located 0 3 in 8 mm forward of the rear stop if the starting position is between 0 9 to 2 ...

Page 160: ...rammable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel Hood Release 1...

Page 161: ...t Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death Safety Latch 1500 Series Shown 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 162: ...hter and less suscep tible to stone breakage than glass lights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing CAUTION Do not use abrasive cleaning componen...

Page 163: ...quipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels To turn the system on rotate the headlight switch to the A AUTO position When the system is on the Headlight Delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position To turn the automatic headlights off turn the headli...

Page 164: ...iated when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlight switch is on and then the headlight switch is cycled off Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight switch on then off or by turning the ignition ON The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Custom...

Page 165: ...e bottom of the switch is rotated to the far right detent position or if equipped when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter When a door is open and the interior lights are on rotating the dimmer control all the way left to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out This is also known as the Party mode because it allows the doors to stay open for...

Page 166: ...ade mode and is useful when headlights are required during the day Cargo Light The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo button The cargo lights will also turn on for approximately 30 seconds when a RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed as part of the Illuminated Entry feature Dimmer Control Cargo Light Switch 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 167: ...e the ignition is OFF the exterior lights will automatically turn off NOTE Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except PARK This provides a constant Lights ON condition until the ignition is turned OFF The lights illuminate at less th...

Page 168: ... up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lev...

Page 169: ...wiper speed Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high speed wiper operation High Low Beam Switch Windshield Wiper Washer Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 ...

Page 170: ...asher knob located on the end of the multifunction lever inward to the second detent Washer fluid will be sprayed and the wiper will operate for two to three cycles after the washer knob is released from this position If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range the wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob is released It will then resume the intermittent interval pr...

Page 171: ...sh the washer knob located on the end of the multifunction lever inward to the first detent and release The wipers will cycle one time and automatically shut off NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows...

Page 172: ... Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve hicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for approximate...

Page 173: ...or further information WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical conditions must exer cise care when using the steering wheel heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures espe cially if used for long periods Do not place anything on the steering wheel that in...

Page 174: ...vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In formation System EVIC if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked out Adjust able Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Adjustable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may becom...

Page 175: ...erator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time If this occurs the Electronic Speed Control 1 ON OFF 2 RES 4 CANCEL 3 SET 3 UNDE...

Page 176: ...ld lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the...

Page 177: ...push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 1 6 km h To Ac...

Page 178: ...ns of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up e g during a parking maneuver Refer to ParkSense威 System Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations ParkSense威 will retain the last system state enabled or disabled from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON RUN position ParkSense威 can be active only when the shift ...

Page 179: ...screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer Pro grammable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information The ParkSense威 Warning Display is located in the Instru ment cluster s EV...

Page 180: ...ndicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one half second tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow to fast to continuous Park Assist System On Park Assist System Off 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 181: ...Slow Tone Fast Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 ...

Page 182: ...cle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle Continuous Tone 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 183: ... Radio Volume Reduced No Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE ParkSense威 will reduce the volume of the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone Enabling And Disabling ParkSense姞 ParkSense威 can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or through the Customer Programmable Features section of the EVIC The available choices are OFF Sound Only or Sound and D...

Page 184: ...ill actuate a single chime once per ignition cycle and it will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS or the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condition the EVIC will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS o...

Page 185: ...se威 off it remains off until you turn it on again even if you cycle the ignition key When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense威 is turned off the instrument cluster will display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE ParkSense威 when on will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone Clean the ParkSense威 sensors regularly tak...

Page 186: ...nd the vehicle is in REVERSE A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle CAUTION ParkSense威 is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small ob stacles Parking curbs might be temporarily de tected or not detected at all Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity ...

Page 187: ...e using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist System it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns on the single flashing ar...

Page 188: ...width of the vehicle while a dashed center line will indicate the center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch receiver The static grid lines will show separate zones that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone Zones Distance to the rear of the vehicle Red 0 1 ft 0 30 cm Yellow 1 ft 3 ft 30 cm 1 m Gre...

Page 189: ...a lens clean the lens rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth Do not cover the lens Turning ParkView姞 On Or Off With Navigation Multimedia Radio 1 Press the menu hard key 2 Select system setup soft key 3 Press the camera setup soft key 4 Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting enable rear camera in reverse soft key and pressing the save soft key 5 Press the save soft key Turning ...

Page 190: ...r Window Switch If Equipped Universal Garage Door Opener If Equipped Courtesy Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position full right position or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry Overhead Console 188 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 191: ...ng lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle If the interior lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF they will extinguish after 15 minutes Front Courtesy Reading Lights Rear Passenger Courtesy Reading Light 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 ...

Page 192: ...tes lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink威 buttons that are located in the overhead console designate the three different HomeLink威 chan nels NOTE HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink威 Buttons 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 193: ...ls place the ignition in the ON RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink威 buttons I and III for up 20 seconds The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display CLEAR ING CHANNELS Release the buttons when the EVIC displays CHANNELS CLEARED NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink威 for the first time Do not erase channels when programming...

Page 194: ... the garage door opener It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Button 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

Page 195: ...and release the LEARN or TRAINING button On some garage door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed 6 Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time The EVIC wi...

Page 196: ...ing Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink威 button you want to program and the hand held transmit ter button 4 Continue to hold buttons until the EVIC display changes from CHANNEL TRAIN...

Page 197: ...ollow all remain ing steps Canadian Gate Operator Programming For programming transmitters in Canada United States that require the transmitter signals to time out after several seconds of transmission Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of trans mission which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programm...

Page 198: ...ner device for programming plug it back in at this time Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until the EVIC displays CHANNEL TRAINING Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Canadian Gate Operator...

Page 199: ...the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original hand held transmit ter Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code Did you unplug the device for programming and remember to plug it back in If you have any problems ...

Page 200: ...as Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interferenc...

Page 201: ...ion A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts o...

Page 202: ...nroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation If an ob struction is detected the sunroof will automatically re tract Remove the obstruction if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close NOTE If three consec...

Page 203: ... or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glas...

Page 204: ...battery symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the battery and can provide power at all times NOTE To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob and element must be used CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs o...

Page 205: ...e top storage tray with floor mounted shifter Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment if equipped Power Outlet Floor Shifter Power Outlet Upper Lid 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 ...

Page 206: ...this outlet can supply power when the key is in the ON RUN or ACC posi tions All accessories connected to the outlet s should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge Power Outlet Rear Center Console 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 207: ...d while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Seat Opt or with Console Rear 2 M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel or with Console Front 3 M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Instrument Panel or with Console Center 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 ...

Page 208: ...Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER IF EQUIPPED A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available For ...

Page 209: ...nt panel to the right of the radio This outlet can power cellular phones electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts Certain high end video games such as Playsta tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit as will most power tools Optional Floor Shifter 1 Cigar Lighter 2 Ash Receiver 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 ...

Page 210: ...170 Watts the power inverter may have to be reset manually To reset the inverter manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON To avoid overloading the circuit check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter The power inverter switch is located on the switch bank below the Climate Controls To turn on the power outlet press the switch once Press the switch a second t...

Page 211: ... WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not use a three prong adapter Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders 40 20 40 Seats The cupholders are located in the pull out tray at the bottom of the center stack The pu...

Page 212: ...mounted shifter there are two cupholders located in the floor console Rear Cupholder Quad Cab姞 Quad Cab威 vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience Cupholders Floor Mounted Shifter Rear Cup Wells 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 213: ...e center armrest STORAGE Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder Glove Box 1 Upper Glove Box 2 Lower Glove Box 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ...

Page 214: ...pward on the handle release The glove box door will automatically open To open the lower glove box pull on the handle to release the latch and lower the door Upper Glove Box Lower Glove Box 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 215: ...bottle holders drivers side only are located in the door trim panels Rear Door Storage Crew Cab Storage compartments are located in both the driver and passenger door trim panels Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 ...

Page 216: ...ition when the armrest is fully upright In a collision the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs 4 5 kg These items could be thrown about en dangering occupants of the vehicle Items stored should not exceed a total of 10 lbs 4 5 kg Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to raise the cover The upper storage area contains a 12 Volt power outlet tha...

Page 217: ...With the upper lid closed pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Bin 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ...

Page 218: ...ident due to distrac tion resulting in death or injury Second Row In Floor Storage Bin If Equipped In floor storage bins are located in front of the second row seats and can be used for extra storage The storage bins have removable liners that can be easily removed for cleaning To open in floor storage bin lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid In Floor Storage Bin And Latch 216 U...

Page 219: ...ard to fully open the lid Seatback Storage Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats are pockets that can be used for storage Opened Storage Bin Drivers Side Seatback Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 ...

Page 220: ...rage and Seats Crew Cab The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seats Lift the seats to access the storage com partment To open the storage compartments lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid Storage Bin Crew Cab Storage 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 221: ...ds by using the handle can result in damage to the lids Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Regular Cab Models Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab behind the rear seat Grocery Bag Hooks 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 ...

Page 222: ...NOTE To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Lab...

Page 223: ...ehicle Squeeze the lock to release the window FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR IF EQUIPPED Quad Cab威 and Crew Cab models with a 60 40 rear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor WARNING Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor While driving or in an accident you may experience abrupt stopping rapid acceleration or sharp turns Loose objects stored on the load floor may move ...

Page 224: ...he upward position 2 Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position 3 Reverse the procedure to store the load floor Unfolding The Load Floor Load Floor In Open Position 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 225: ...floor up to access storage under the load floor WARNING Do not drive with the load floor in the up position When stopping fast or in an accident the load floor could move to the down position causing serious injury 4 Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the secured down position before you operate the vehicle Load Floor Securing Straps 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 22...

Page 226: ...rage bins Cargo extender divider Bed rail tie down system RamBox姞 Integrated Box Side Storage Bins Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the pickup box The cargo storage bins provide watertight lockable illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs 68 kg of evenly distributed cargo RamBox威 Cargo Storage Bins 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 227: ...orage bins is properly secured Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb 68 kg per bin To open a storage bin press and release the button located on the lid The RamBox威 lid will open upward to allow hand access Lift the lid to fully open RamBox威 Pushbutton And Lock 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 ...

Page 228: ...extended periods of time could cause the vehicle battery to discharge If the lid is required to stay open for extended periods of time it is recommended that the bin lights be turned off manually using the on off switch The RamBox威 storage bins can be locked using the vehicle key To lock the storage bin insert the key into the keyhole on the pushbutton and turn clockwise to lock CAUTION Ensure car...

Page 229: ...ividers and shelf supports These accessories in addi tion to other RamBox威 accessories are available from MOPAR威 RamBox姞 Safety Warning Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle WARNING Always close the storage bin covers when your vehicle is unattended Do not allow children to have access to the storage bins Once in the storage bin young children ma...

Page 230: ...idual being locked inside the storage bin the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow in the dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism Bed Extender If Equipped The bed extender has three functional positions Storage Position Divider Position Extender Position Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR...

Page 231: ...en not in use To install the bed extender into the storage position perform the following 1 Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates Center Handle And Lock 1 Center Handle Lock 2 Handle 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 ...

Page 232: ...er fully forward in the bed against the front panel 3 Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops Storage Position Cargo Tie Down Loop 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 233: ... into place and assist against theft Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for various positions to assist in managing your cargo Side Gates Closed 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 ...

Page 234: ...sing the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates 2 With the side gates open position the extender so the outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed Center Handle And Lock 1 Center Handle Lock 2 Handle 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 235: ...the closed position 5 Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place and assist against theft Extender Position The extender position allows you to load the bed of the truck beyond the tail gate The bed extender will add an additional 15 in 38 cm in the back of the truck when Aligning Gate To Slots Side Gates Closed 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 ...

Page 236: ...all the bed extender into the extender position perform the following 1 Lower the tailgate 2 Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle vertically in order to release the extender side gates 3 Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin and handle Extender Position Extender Installation 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 237: ...o truck utilizing cargo tie downs Extender should not be used as cargo tie down When vehicle is in motion do not exceed 150 lbs 68 kg load on the tailgate The bed extender is not intended for off road use When not in use the extender divider should be in stowed or divider position with the tailgate closed When in use all handles are to be in the locked position Locking Tab 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 238: ...il may occur There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents along either rail in order to keep cargo properly secure To move the cleat to any position on the rail turn the nut counterclockwise approximately three turns Then pull Adjustable Cleats 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES ...

Page 239: ... tighten the nut To remove the cleats from the utility rail remove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab located on the bottom of the end cap Slide the cleat off the end of the rail 1 Utility Rail Detent 2 Cleat Retainer Nut 3 Utility Rail Cleat Utility Rail End Cap 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 ...

Page 240: ...le an alternate Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL must be provided EASY OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang the tailgate can be removed NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera the electrical connector must be disconnected prior to removing the tailgate Disconnecting the Rear Camera If Equipped 1 Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector br...

Page 241: ...e that the terminals do not corrode 6 Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward facing surface of the tailgate This will prevent damaging the connector and bracket when storing or reinstalling the tailgate Removing The Tailgate 1 Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera if equipped refer to Disconnecting the Rear Camera If Equipped in this section 2 Unlatch the tailgate an...

Page 242: ...emove the tailgate from the vehicle NOTE Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box WARNING To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide which is deadly the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with Cap or Slide In Campers should extend beyond the overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks Locking Tailgate The lock is located next to the tailgate handle The tailgate can be locked using t...

Page 243: ...h Bank 247 䡵 Instrument Cluster Base 248 䡵 Instrument Cluster Premium 249 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions 250 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 267 EVIC Displays 269 Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode Distance To Empty DTE If Equipped 275 Trip Functions 277 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 278 Tire Psi 278 Units 279 4 ...

Page 244: ... Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 293 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 295 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 297 䡵 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio Sales Code RES RSC 298 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 298 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 304 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 306 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 309 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 30...

Page 245: ...ainment System VES If Equipped 321 Getting Started 321 Single Video Screen 321 Play Video Games 324 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 327 Important Notes For Single Video Screen System 329 Play A DVD Using The Touch Screen Radio 329 Remote Control 332 Remote Control Storage 334 Locking The Remote Control 335 Replacing The Batteries 335 Headphones Operatio...

Page 246: ... CD DVD Disc Maintenance 354 䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones 355 䡵 Climate Controls 355 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System 356 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 360 Summer Operation 365 Winter Operation 365 Vacation Storage 366 Window Fogging And Frosting 366 Outside Air Intake 366 Operating Tips 367 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 247: ...ch 2 Instrument Cluster 8 Power Outlet 14 Ignition Switch 3 Radio 9 Lower Switch Bank 15 Hood Release 4 Upper Switch Bank 10 Cup Holders 16 Parking Brake Release 5 Upper Glove Compartment 11 Climate Controls 6 Lower Glove Compartment 12 Power Outlet Cigar Lighter 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 ...

Page 248: ...erating for more information 3 HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Refer to What To Do In Emergencies for more infor mation 4 115V POWER INVERTER Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 5 REAR PARK ASSIST Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 6 TPMS LIGHT LOAD IF EQUIPPED Refer to Starting And Operating for more information 246 UNDERSTANDING Y...

Page 249: ... Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 2 VENTILATED SEATS Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 3 HEATED STEERING WHEEL Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 ...

Page 250: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 251: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 ...

Page 252: ... signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator remains on and does not flash or flashes at a rapid rate 3 Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON RUN position 4 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily...

Page 253: ... You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer ship for service if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Main taining Your Vehicle Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 5 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and or kilometers per hour mph km ...

Page 254: ...y when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position the light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see an autho rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an ...

Page 255: ...ton is located on the center stack upper switch bank This light will illuminate when TOW HAUL mode is selected 12 Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activa...

Page 256: ... vehicle is disarmed 14 Oil Pressure Gauge The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is running A continuous high or low reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a lubrication system malfunction Immediate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer 15 Odometer Trip Odometer Button ECO Fuel Saver Indicator Button If Equipped Press this button to toggl...

Page 257: ...e a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage To switch from odometer to trip odometers press and release the TRIP ODOMETER button To reset a trip odometer display the desired trip odom eter to be reset ...

Page 258: ...ator will illuminate when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO ON depending on driving habits and vehicle usage Press the Odometer Trip Odometer ECO Fuel Saver Indicator button to change the display from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings or the ECO dis...

Page 259: ... the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position To turn off the message temporarily press and release the Trip Odometer button on the in...

Page 260: ... Emergencies for further information For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped for further information 18 Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self contained within the instrument cluster It displays the gear position of the automatic trans...

Page 261: ...stem should be serviced NOTE The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures This cycling operation is caused by the post heat cycle of the intake manifold heater system The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module Post heat operation can run for several minutes and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle ...

Page 262: ... is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure ...

Page 263: ...and shut off the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refe...

Page 264: ...TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon ...

Page 265: ...or Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic OBDII system which monitors the emissions and engine control sys tem If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on as a bulb check until the engine is started If the vehicle is not ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ign...

Page 266: ... occupants or others 27 Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for furthe...

Page 267: ... trans mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition such as 4 wheel drive operation e g snow plowing off road operation If this light comes on stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light goes off CAUTION Continuous ...

Page 268: ...r information 32 Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains...

Page 269: ... Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster NOTE The compass on your vehicle is self calibrating elimi nating the need to manually calibrate the compass The EVIC main menu will display Radio Off AM FM and SAT radio stations and AUX HDD sources at the top of the main menu above Fuel Economy Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 4 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 270: ...sists of the following Compass and Outside Temperature Audio Information Fuel Economy Vehicle Information Warning Messages Customer Programmable Features System Setup Trip Information in Odometer line Press and release the UP button to scroll upward through the main menus and sub menus EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 271: ...o a previous menu or sub menu EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Left front turn signal lamp out Right front turn signal lamp out Left rear turn signal lamp out Right rear turn signal lamp out Service air filter Perform service ESC System Off Coolant Low Check Trailer Brake Wiring Service Trailer Brake System Trailer Brake Connected Lights ...

Page 272: ...ar Remote start aborted Hood ajar Remote start aborted Fuel low Remote start active Key to Run Remote start disabled System fault System Setup Unavailable Vehicle in Motion manual transmission Remote Start Disable Start Vehicle to Reset Service Four Wheel Drive System Clean Park Assist sensors Front Park Assist Not available Blinded Rear Park Assist Not available Blinded Low Fuel Service blind spo...

Page 273: ...ile Recall Adjustable Pedals Unavail Veh in Reverse Adjustable Pedals Unavail Cruise Engaged EVIC Warning Lights Door Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that one or more doors may be ajar Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the ...

Page 274: ...ystem Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies Electronic Speed Control Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system The light will come on when the ...

Page 275: ...l If the light turns on while driving safely pull over and stop the vehicle If the A C system is on turn it off Also shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve hicle If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately and call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To Do In Emergencies for more information SERV 4WD The SERV 4WD light monitor...

Page 276: ...d cause the fluid to boil over come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire Loose Gascap Indicator If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a loose gascap indicator will display in the telltale display area Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn off the message If the pr...

Page 277: ...indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance perform the following steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the engine the oil change indicator system did not reset If nec...

Page 278: ...d distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the RETURN button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of ...

Page 279: ...raveled for Trip B since the last reset Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed Press for approximately two seconds and release the ODOMETER TRIP...

Page 280: ...ans Temperature If Equipped Displays the actual transmission temperature Trailer Brake If Equipped Displays trailer brake output power and trailer brake status indicator Engine Hours Displays the number of hours of engine operation Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Tire PSI displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button This will display the Tire Pressure Monitor System show...

Page 281: ...button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Compass Temperature Display The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing The EVIC will display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature NOTE The system will display the last known outside tem perature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minu...

Page 282: ...ng one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally NOTE A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings bridges underground cables railroad tracks etc Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erra...

Page 283: ... set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass heading For the most accurate compass performance the compass must be set using the following steps NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as iPod s Mobile Phones Laptops and Radar D...

Page 284: ... is fol lowed in three seconds by VEHICLE NOT IN PARK Press and release the UP or DOWN button until System Setup displays in the EVIC Press the SELECT button to enter the System Setup Sub Menu Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the following choices Select Language When in this display you may select one of five lan guages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions and the ...

Page 285: ...k Assist System in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for system function and oper ating information Auto Unlock Doors When this feature is selected all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature...

Page 286: ...ture is selected and the remote start is activated the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on when tempera tures are below 40 F 4 4 C When temperatures are above 80 F 26 7 C the driver vented seat will turn on when remote start is activated These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the key is turned to RUN To make your selec...

Page 287: ...een activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Headlamp Off Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle To make your selection scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to th...

Page 288: ...pears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated When this feature is deactivated the system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation Easy Entry Exit Seat If Equipped When this feature is selected it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when enter ing and exiting the veh...

Page 289: ... the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Hill Start Assist HSA When on is selected the HSA system is active Refer to Electronic Brake Control System in Starting And Operating for system function and operating informa tion To make your selection press and release the SELEC...

Page 290: ...ck mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated For further information refer to Adaptive Cruise Con trol ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Trailer Brake Type When this feature is selected the Trailer Brake Type can be changed between Light Electric and Heavy Elec tric To make your select...

Page 291: ...ing Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details MEDIA CENTER 130 SALES CODE RES NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate Med...

Page 292: ... volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it TIME Button Press the TIME button to al...

Page 293: ...t or left to increase or decrease the bass tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Pu...

Page 294: ...ot be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be se...

Page 295: ...es not go into the slot more than 1 0 in 2 5 cm a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION T...

Page 296: ...turn to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Pres...

Page 297: ...rmats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximu...

Page 298: ...on MP3 files named with the MP3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampli...

Page 299: ... speed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify ...

Page 300: ...nition is OFF MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO SALES CODE RES RSC NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN or ACC position to operate the radio Media Center 130 RES RSC 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 301: ...ed to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it Voice Command System Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Voice Comm...

Page 302: ...just the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button For vehicles equipped with satellite radio press the SETUP button use the TUNE SCROLL control to select SET CLOCK and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 For v...

Page 303: ...the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or le...

Page 304: ...g format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc...

Page 305: ...rning the TUNE SCROLL control knob After adjusting the hours press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a sta...

Page 306: ... Button Pressing the DISC AUX button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to DISC AUX mode Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compa...

Page 307: ... attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded EJECT Button Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on conv...

Page 308: ...mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran domly selected track Press the SET RND button a second time to stop Ran dom Play Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 f...

Page 309: ...g 20 folders will result in this display With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this display Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator and a three character extension Level 2 31 including a separator and a three character extension Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio...

Page 310: ...t song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios Playlist files are not supported MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading...

Page 311: ...l scroll through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if available Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to elapsed time display Operation Instructions Au...

Page 312: ...NOTE Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre activated and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory installed satellite radio system in your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your ...

Page 313: ... optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be inter...

Page 314: ...o the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time press and hold again to return to normal display RW FF Pressing the RW Rewi...

Page 315: ... To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the channel will continue to play but will not b...

Page 316: ...l USB device to be plugged into the USB port located in the glove compart ment iPod威 control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod威 and iPhone威 devices Some iPod威 software versions may not fully support the iPod威 control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates NOTE If the radio has a USB port refer to the appropriate Uconnect Multimedia radio User s Manual for iPod威 or external US...

Page 317: ...ed Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod威 USB MP3 control system may charge it to the required level Using This Feature By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to USB port The audio device can be played on the vehicle s sound system providing metadata artist track title album etc information on the radio display The audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to P...

Page 318: ...and display data Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or previous track Turning it clockwise forward by one click while playing a track skips to the next track or press the VR button and say Next Track Turning it counterclockwise backward by one click will jump to the previous track in the list or press the VR button and say Previous Track Jump backward in the current track by pressing and...

Page 319: ...nt list and then forward to the next song To stop SCAN mode and start playing the desired track when it is playing the track press the SCAN button again During Scan mode pressing the SEEK and SEEK buttons will select the previ ous and next tracks RND button available on sales code RES radio only Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威 or external USB dev...

Page 320: ...unterclockwise to get to the track faster In List mode the radio PRESET buttons are used as shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod威 or external USB device Preset 1 Playlists Preset 2 Artists Preset 3 Albums Preset 4 Genres Preset 5 Audiobooks Preset 6 Podcasts Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line To exit Lis...

Page 321: ...ice manufactur er s guidelines Placing items on the iPod威 or external USB device or connections to the iPod威 or external USB device in the vehicle can cause damage to the device and or to the connectors WARNING Do not plug in or remove the iPod威 or external USB device while driving Failure to follow this warning could result in an accident Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA Music can be streamed from ...

Page 322: ... Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup then Select Audio Devices 3 Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect phone system to list audio devices Next Track Use the SEEK UP button or press the VR button on the radio and say Next Track to jump to the next track music on your cellular phone Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button or press the VR button on the radio and say Previous ...

Page 323: ...olume Control knob When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted into the radio the screen turns on automatically the headphone transmitters turn on and playback begins Single Video Screen NOTE Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Video Entertainment System VES The Remote Control The Touch Screen Radio If Equipped Play A DVD 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE or LOAD ha...

Page 324: ...ol and the Headphone switch is on Channel 1 Using The Remote Control 1 Press the MODE button on the Remote Control 2 While looking at the video screen highlight DISC by either pressing Up Down Left Right buttons or by re peatedly pressing the MODE button then press ENTER on the Remote Control NOTE The VES system will retain the last setting when turned off Using The Touch Screen Radio Controls 1 P...

Page 325: ... soft key in the MEDIA column To exit touch the back arrow soft key at the top left of the screen NOTE The 1 and 2 soft keys are displayed for the headphone channels Touch 1 or 2 based on which channel you want to change select the new mode from the available list on the right Modes that are unavailable are greyed out Rear VES Soft key Select Channel Screen 1 And DISC In The MEDIA Column 4 UNDERST...

Page 326: ...s sion In vehicles with manual transmission the parking brake must be engaged Touching the screen on a Touch Screen radio while a DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func tions for DVD play such as scene selection Play Pause FF RW and Stop Pressing the X in the upper corner will turn off the remote control screen functions Play Video Games Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary ...

Page 327: ...ual for more information Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 1 Using The Remote Control 1 Press the MODE button on the Remote Control 2 While looking at the video screen highlight VES AUX 1 by either pressing Up Down Left Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the MODE button then press ENTER on the Remote Control Using The Touch Screen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU har...

Page 328: ...he HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 or 2 based on the headphone channel you want to change To exit press the back arrow soft key at the top of the screen Rear VES Soft key Select Channel Screen 1 And AUX 1 In The VES Column 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 329: ... Select Screen will display unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen 2 While looking at the video screen either press Up Down Left Right on the Remote Control to highlight the desired audio source or repeatedly press the MODE button on the remote until the desired audio source appears on the screen Select FM Mode On The VES Screen 4 UNDERSTANDING Y...

Page 330: ... press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1 touch the 2 soft key and choose an audio source To exit touch the back arrow soft key at the top left of the left screen Rear VES Soft key Select Channel Screen 2 And HDD In The MEDIA Column 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 331: ... on the screen and the audio could be heard on Channel 1 in the headphones Audio can be heard through the headphones even when the Video Screen is closed Play A DVD Using The Touch Screen Radio 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE or LOAD hard key on the radio faceplate Touch Screen 2 Insert the DVD with the label facing up The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and di...

Page 332: ...formation is shown on the left side of the screen Channel Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen Using The Touch Screen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen Select DISC Mode O...

Page 333: ...key on the radio faceplate then touch the DISC tab soft key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft key Viewing a DVD on the Touch Screen radio screen is not available in all states provinces and the vehicle must be stopped and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis sion In vehicles with manual transmission the parking brake must be engaged Rear VES Soft key 4 UNDER...

Page 334: ...ess the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on 2 Channel Selector Indicators When a button is pressed the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily 3 Light Turns the remote control backlighting on or off The remote backlighting turns off automatically after five seconds 4 Channel Screen Selector Switch Indicates which channel is being controlled by the remo...

Page 335: ...䉴㥋 Play Pause Begin resume or pause disc play 9 䡲 Stop Stops disc play 10 PROG Up Down When listening to a radio mode pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and pressing PROG Down selects the previous preset stored in the radio When listening to compressed audio on a data disc PROG Up selects the next directory and PROG Down selects the previous directory When listening to a disc in a radio wit...

Page 336: ... or video chapter In menu modes use to navigate in the menu 18 ENTER Press to select the highlighted option in a menu 19 䉱 NEXT In radio modes press to select to the next station In disc modes press to advance to the next audio track or video chapter In menu modes use to navigate in the menu Remote Control Storage The video screen s come with a built in storage compart ment for the remote control ...

Page 337: ...deo screen s indicate when Video Lock is active Pressing the Video Lock again or turning the ignition OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows remote control operation of the VES Replacing The Batteries The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op eration To replace the batteries Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote then slide the battery cover downward Replace the batteries...

Page 338: ...may not be able to do so for themselves If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control verify that the screen is turned on and in the down position and that the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel If audio is still not heard check that fully charged batteries are installed in the headphones 1 Volume Control 2 Power Button 3 Channel Sel...

Page 339: ...S Channel 1 When both switches are on Channel 2 the Remote is controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to the audio of the VES Channel 2 2 Press the MODE button on the remote control 3 If the video screen is displaying a video source such as a DVD Video pressing STATUS shows the status on a popup banner at the bottom of the screen Pressing the MODE button will advance to the next mode Wh...

Page 340: ... This warranty lasts as long as you own the Product What Does This Warranty Cover Except as specified below this warranty covers any Product that in normal use is defective in workmanship or materials What Does This Warranty Not Cover This warranty does not cover any damage or defect that results from misuse abuse or modification of the Product other than by Unwired Foam earpieces which will wear ...

Page 341: ...g your Unwired威 wireless headphones please phone 1 888 293 3332 or email customersupport unwiredtechnology com You may register your Unwired威 wireless headphones online at www unwiredtechnology com or by phone at 1 888 293 3332 System Information Shared Modes This allows the VES to output radio sources to the headphones and the radio to output VES sources to the vehicle speakers When the radio and...

Page 342: ...lity to Fast Forward Rewind Scan and Track Up Down 2 CD Changer in radio Ability to Disk Up Down and program all listed CD controls Fast Forward Rewind Scan and Track Up Down The VES can even control radio modes or video modes while the radio is turned off The VES can access the radio modes or disc modes by navigating to those modes on the VES and activating a radio mode or disc mode Information M...

Page 343: ...el 2 Audio Only Mute 7 Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8 Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9 Clock 10 Video Lock 11 Not Available Error 12 Disc Changer Status Numeric Keypad Menu Numeric Keypad Menu 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 ...

Page 344: ... until all digits are entered 3 To delete the last digit navigate to the Del button and press the remote control s ENTER button 4 After all of the digits are entered navigate to the Go button and press the remote control s ENTER button Station List Menu When listening to Satellite audio pressing the remote control s MENU button displays a list of all available channels Navigate this list using the...

Page 345: ...cancel Scan play and Random play Display Settings When watching a video source DVD Video with the disc in Play mode Aux Video SIRIUS Backseat TV etc pressing the remote control s SETUP button activates the Display Settings menu These settings control the appear ance of the video on the screen The factory default Disc Menu For CDs Video Screen Display Settings 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 346: ...udio portion of the channel with the screen closed Set the audio to the desired source and channel Close the video screen To change the current audio mode press the remote control s MODE button This will automatically select the next available audio mode without using the Mode Select menu When the screen is reopened the video screen will automatically turn back on and show the appropriate display ...

Page 347: ...jected DVD Audio Support When a DVD Audio disc is inserted in the VES DVD player the DVD Audio title on the disc is played by default most DVD Audio discs also have a Video title but the Video title is ignored All multi channel program material is automatically mixed down to two channels which may result in a lowered apparent volume level If you increase the volume level to account for this change...

Page 348: ...gnizes a maximum of 512 files and 99 folders per CD R and CD RW disc Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play the Video_TS portion of the disc If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is playable in the VES DVD player check with the disc recording software publisher for more information about burning playable discs The recommended method for labeling recordable discs CD R CD RW...

Page 349: ... If you are creating your own files the recommended fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192Kbps and the recommended fixed bit rate for WMA files is between 64 and 192Kbps Variable bit rates are also supported For both formats the recommended sample rate is either 44 1kHz or 48kHz To change the current file use the remote control s or DVD player s 䉱 button to advance to the next file or ...

Page 350: ...nning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the first track The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot conditions such as when the vehicle s interior tempera ture is above 120 F When this occurs the DVD player will display VES High Temp and will shut off the VES displays until a safe temperature is reached This shut down is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player Display Ot...

Page 351: ... Right cursor button to begin editing the setting Using the remote control Up and Down cursor but tons select a digit for the current position After selecting the digit press the remote control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits When the entire four digit code is entered press the remote control s ENTER button If the language cod...

Page 352: ...ting in the player a Password screen is displayed In order to watch the disc the rear passen ger must enter the correct password using the password entry method described below To play all discs without requiring a password set the DVD player s rating to Level 8 Setting the rating to Level 1 always requires the password to play any DVD disc Not all DVD discs encode a Rating so it is still possible...

Page 353: ...control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits After the four digit password is entered press the remote control s ENTER button If the password is correct the set password screen is displayed Using the remote control s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and the remote control s Right cursor button to se...

Page 354: ...el menu is displayed Using the remote control s Up and Down cursor buttons select the new rating level and then press the remote control s ENTER button to accept the change Product Agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technol ogy that is protected by U S patents and other intellec tual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision...

Page 355: ...ion STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Reach behind the wheel to access the switches The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume Remote Sound System Con...

Page 356: ...he next pre set station that you have programmed in the radio pre set pushbuttons CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it...

Page 357: ...isc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioni...

Page 358: ...erature be manually controlled should the system not perform as desired while in automatic mode Both the outside tem perature display and ATC operation will return to nor mal when the snowplow is removed Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs These comf...

Page 359: ...er temperatures Rotating the knob clockwise into the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumu lation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airf...

Page 360: ...st outlets Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Mode Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use the DEFROST mode with maximum blower an...

Page 361: ...owed Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended In cold or damp weather the use of the Recirculation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle For maximum defogging select the outside air position The A C can be deselected manually without disturb...

Page 362: ...e when the A C system is engaged MAX A C For maximum cooling when MAX A C is selected the A C is turned on automatically and the air is recircu lated NOTE A C cannot be deselected when in MAX A C position The LED will blink three times if the A C button is pushed Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped The Automatic Temperature Control ATC allows both driver and front passenger seat occupant...

Page 363: ... controls the pas senger side temperature becomes the same as the temperature selected by the driver The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passengers Automatic Temperature Control ATC Panel 1 Blower Control 9 DEFROST 2 Left Temperature Up 10 Right Temperature Down 3 SYNC Indicator 11 A C 4 Left Temperature Indicator 12 A C Indicator 5 Right...

Page 364: ...em to function automatically NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric units by selecting the US M customer programmable feature Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Progr...

Page 365: ...sition The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control knob The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode The operator can also select the direction of the airflow by selecting one of the following positions Panel Mode A...

Page 366: ...osting NOTE While operating in the other modes the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog mist or ice on the windshield Defrost mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield and side glass The Air Conditioning A C button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system When in A C mode and the ATC is set to a cool temperature dehumidified...

Page 367: ...isabled automatically if these modes are selected Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating A solution of 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50 water is recommended Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle f...

Page 368: ...ld rainy and or humid weather Windows may frost on the inside of the glass in very cold weather To clear the windows select Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed Do not use the Recirculation mode without A C for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves co...

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Page 371: ...t 377 After Starting 378 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 378 䡵 Automatic Transmission 379 Key Ignition Park Interlock 381 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 381 Four Speed Automatic Transmission 3 7L Engine If Equipped 381 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 4 7L And 5 7L Engine 1500 Models Only 391 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 5 7L Engine 2500 Models Only 402 5 ...

Page 372: ...nsfer Case Five Position Switch If Equipped 422 Shifting Procedure 427 䡵 Axle Locker System 2500 Models Only If Equipped 429 䡵 Stabilizer Sway Bar System Power Wagon Only 432 䡵 Safe Off Road Driving Power Wagon Only 434 Off Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics 434 Driving In Snow Mud And Sand 436 Crossing Obstacles Rocks And Other High Points 438 Hill Climbing 440 Driving Through Water 44...

Page 373: ... To Know Before Using Your Winch 457 Understanding The Features Of Your Winch 459 Winch Accessories 461 Operating Your Winch 462 Rigging Techniques 474 䡵 Power Steering 476 Power Steering Fluid Check 477 䡵 Multi Displacement System MDS If Equipped 5 7L Engine Only 478 䡵 Parking Brake 478 䡵 Brake System 480 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only 481 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 481 Anti Lock Brake S...

Page 374: ...logy And Definitions 497 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 498 䡵 Tires General Information 502 Tire Pressure 502 Tire Inflation Pressures 503 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 505 Radial Ply Tires 505 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel If Equipped 506 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 506 Full Size Spare If Equipped 507 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 507 Tire Spinning 508 Tread We...

Page 375: ... Switch Description 2500 Models If Equipped 526 General Information 530 䡵 Fuel Requirements 531 3 7L And 4 7L Engine 531 5 7L Engine 531 Reformulated Gasoline 532 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 532 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 532 MMT In Gasoline 533 Materials Added To Fuel 534 Fuel System Cautions 534 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 535 䡵 Flexible Fuel 4 7L Engine Only If Equipped 535 E 85 General In...

Page 376: ...e Fuel Filler Cap Message 541 䡵 Vehicle Loading 541 Certification Label 541 䡵 Trailer Towing 543 Common Towing Definitions 544 Trailer Hitch Classification 548 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 549 Trailer And Tongue Weight 549 Towing Requirements 550 Towing Tips 559 䡵 Snowplow 561 1500 Models Only 561 2500 3500 Models Only 561 374 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 377: ...tional Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 565 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 565 Recreational Towing Two Wheel Drive Models 566 Recreational Towing Four Wheel Drive Models 567 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 ...

Page 378: ... Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal Turn the key fob to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds turn the key fob to the OFF position wait...

Page 379: ...l all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehi...

Page 380: ... starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor the Normal Starting procedure should be repeated After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled and will de crease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 V...

Page 381: ... heater cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not sh...

Page 382: ... unattended is dan gerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher th...

Page 383: ...tomatic Transmission 3 7L Engine If Equipped The shift lever position display located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range The shift lever is mounted either on the right side of the steering column if equipped or on the console if equipped You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the PARK position refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Sys...

Page 384: ...the instrument cluster as 4 3 2 1 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may pl...

Page 385: ...ake pedal released floor shift after you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmis sion is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control...

Page 386: ...ously or fatally injured Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or ...

Page 387: ...The engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting ...

Page 388: ... limits the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating If the transmission becomes extremely hot the Trans mission Temperature Warning Light may illuminate and the transmission may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmission cools down During cold t...

Page 389: ... problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Shift the transmission into PARK 3 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK OFF position 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Shift into the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the t...

Page 390: ...etween DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automatically shifting between all available gears Tapping the shift lever to the left console shift or the ERS switch column shift will activate ERS mode display the cur rent gear in the instrument cluster and maintain that gear as the top available gear Once in ERS mode tapp...

Page 391: ...ive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing an accident or personal injury Screen Display 1 2 3 4 D Actual Gear s Allowed 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 4 NOTE To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration engine braking tap the shift lever to the left console shift or the ERS switch down column shift repeatedly as the vehicle slows The transmission will shift to the range f...

Page 392: ...te temperature vehicle speed is sufficiently high and the TOW HAUL switch has not been activated When to Use TOW HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas towing a trailer carrying a heavy load etc and frequent transmission shifting oc curs press the TOW HAUL switch to select TOW HAUL mode This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive s...

Page 393: ... 8 km of driving Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold This is normal Using the Electronic Range Select ERS feature when the transmission is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive Six Speed Automatic Transmission 4 7L ...

Page 394: ... shift lever to the left or right console shift while in the DRIVE position will select the highest available transmission gear and will display that gear in the instrument cluster as 6 5 4 3 2 1 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this ra...

Page 395: ...ake pedal released floor shift after you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmis sion is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control...

Page 396: ...iously or fatally injured Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or...

Page 397: ... engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or ...

Page 398: ...ear range will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal operating limits the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating If the transmission be...

Page 399: ...on function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission remains in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to oper ate Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for serv...

Page 400: ...gear can improve vehicle performance and cooling capability when towing a trailer on certain grades In ERS mode gears 1 though 3 are underdrive gears and ERS 4 is direct drive ERS 5 and 6 Overdrive gears are the same as the normal fourth and fifth gears You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automat...

Page 401: ...d the shift lever to the right console shift or the ERS switch column shift until D is once again displayed in the shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster Column Shift Lever Console Shift Lever 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 ...

Page 402: ...icle can best be slowed down Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive fourth and fifth gears The trans mission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the following conditions are present the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem perature the engine coolant antifreeze has reached an ...

Page 403: ...UL mode is desired the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibrated speeds This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the upper gears When th...

Page 404: ...n verter will refill within five seconds after starting the engine Six Speed Automatic Transmission 5 7L Engine 2500 Models Only The shift lever position display located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range The shift lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the PARK position refer to Bra...

Page 405: ...ster as 6 5 4 3 2 1 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may place the shift leve...

Page 406: ...fter you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone o...

Page 407: ...others could be seriously or fatally injured Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when sh...

Page 408: ...et the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the ...

Page 409: ...smission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal operating limits the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating If the transmission becomes extremely hot the Trans mission Temperature ...

Page 410: ...on function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission remains in fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to operate Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for serv...

Page 411: ... lever is in the DRIVE position For example if you shift the transmission into 3 third gear the transmission will never shift above third gear but will shift down into second and first gear normally You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automatically shifting between all available gears Tapping the...

Page 412: ...ill shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive fifth and sixth gears The trans mission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the following conditions are present the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem perature the e...

Page 413: ...rmal operation If the TOW HAUL mode is desired the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibrated speeds This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operatio...

Page 414: ...rtially draining from the torque converter into the transmission This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission The torque con verter will refill within five seconds after starting the engine FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION IF EQUIPPED Four wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a manually shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted transfer case Refer to the operati...

Page 415: ... is no light for the 2H or NEUTRAL positions When operating your vehicle in 4L the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 2H or 4H positions at a given road speed Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h Proper operation of four wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size type and circumference on each wheel Any difference will adversely affect ...

Page 416: ...hould always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below 2H Rear Wheel Drive High Range This range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads 4H Four Wheel Drive High Range This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear w...

Page 417: ... case lever 2H Or 4H 4L With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h shift the transmission into NEUTRAL While the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h shift the transfer case lever firmly to the desired position Do not pause in transfer case NEUTRAL NOTE Pausing in transfer case NEUTRAL in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to avoid...

Page 418: ... used to alert the driver that the front axle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Four Position Switch If Equipped This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch Transfer Case Switch which is located on the instrument panel This electronically shifted transfer case provides four mode positions Two wheel drive hi...

Page 419: ... hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline compo nents NOTE The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the recessed button located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing only Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting and Operating for further information Tran...

Page 420: ...d retry selection To find the shift require ments refer to the Shifting Procedure for your transfer case located in this section The SVC 4WD Warning Light monitors the electronic shift four wheel drive system If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving it means that the four wheel drive system is not function ing properly and that service is required WARNING Always...

Page 421: ...go faster than road conditions permit WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position The parking brak...

Page 422: ...g in Starting and Operating for further information Shifting Procedure NOTE If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met the transfer case will not shift The position indicator light for the previous position will remain ON and the newly selected posi tion indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been me...

Page 423: ...tion the selected position indicator light will flash and the origi nal position indicator light will remain ON At this time reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift 2WD Or 4WD LOCK 4WD LOW NOTE When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some gear noise may be heard This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occupants Shifting can be performed with the vehicle r...

Page 424: ...ift then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON until all requirements have been met The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable If the ignition switch is not in the ON position the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will ...

Page 425: ...or normal street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits as the front axle is not engaged in 2WD For variable driving conditions the 4WD AUTO mode can be used In this mode the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is sent to the rear wheels Four wheel drive will be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a l...

Page 426: ... the 4WD Control Switch The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing only Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting and Operating for further information Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights 4WD 4LOW and 4WD AUTO are located on the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection When you selec...

Page 427: ...If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving it means that the four wheel drive system is not function ing properly and that service is required WARNING Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the SVC 4WD Warning Light is illuminated Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury NOTE Do not att...

Page 428: ...vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below 2WD Rear Wheel Drive High Range This range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads 4WD AUTO Four Wheel Drive Auto Range Thi...

Page 429: ...ght for the previous position will remain ON and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met To retry a shift return the control knob back to the original position make certain all shift requirements have been met wait five seconds and try the shift again If all the requirements to select a new transfer case ...

Page 430: ...ar noise may be heard This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occupants Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h or completely stopped Use either of the following procedures Preferred Procedure 1 With the engine running slow the vehicle to 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h 2 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL 3 While still rolling rotate the transfer ca...

Page 431: ...to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable If the ignition switch is not in the ON position then the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM 2500 MODELS ONLY IF EQUIPPED This vehicle is equipped with electronically locking front and rear differentials These differentials when engaged mechanically lock together the...

Page 432: ...n In the AXLE UNLOCK position the front and rear axles are unlocked In the REAR LOCK position the rear axle is locked In the FRONT REAR LOCK position the front and rear axles are locked NOTE Even when the axles are in the AXLE UNLOCK position the limited slip differential in the rear axle still provides torque biasing capability for moderate low traction environments During the command to lock the...

Page 433: ...witch to FRONT REAR LOCK while traveling less than 3 mph 5 km h The indicator light will be solid when the front axle is locked NOTE The rear axle must be locked before the front axle will lock To unlock the front axle move the axle locker switch to REAR LOCK The FRONT REAR LOCK indicator light will go out when the axle is unlocked NOTE The axle lockers could be torque locked due to side to side l...

Page 434: ...t and 1 5 in 38 1 mm in the rear A major advantage to increasing ride height is the positive effect it has on approach departure and break over angles This system is controlled by the electronic control sway bar switch located on the instrument panel The switch has two positions On Road and Off Road The system is normally in the On Road mode indicated by a solid green light The stabilizer sway bar...

Page 435: ... obtain the Off Road position The amber indicator light will flash until the stabilizer sway bar has been fully disconnected NOTE The stabilizer sway bar may be torque locked due to left and right suspension height differences This condition is due to driving surface differences or vehicle loading In order for the stabilizer sway bar to disconnect reconnect the right and left halves of the bar mus...

Page 436: ...line components of the truck including the fuel tank transfer case and steering damper In addition this vehicle is equipped with boxed cross members and fore aft rails This addi tional protection allows the vehicle to be utilized in severe off road situations that would be considered im passable by a normal truck Ramp Travel Index RTI The ramp travel index is the distance in inches that you can dr...

Page 437: ... steep incline The Basics Of Off Road Driving You will encounter many types of terrain driving off road You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding There are many types of surface conditions hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow and ice Every surface has a different effect on your vehicle s steering handling and traction Control ling your vehicle is one of the ke...

Page 438: ... heavy loads rolling improve traction or whenever 4H High Range traction will not do the job Driving In Snow Mud And Sand There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in snow mud or sand The vehicle will be less responsive to steering acceleration and braking inputs Therefore you should accelerate slowly leave greater stopping distances and avoid abrupt vehicle maneuvers You want to keep ...

Page 439: ...ck As a good practice before entering any mud hole get out and determine how deep it is if there are any hidden obstacles and if the vehicle can be safely recovered if stuck Sand Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire pressure When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle s momentum and do not stop The key to driving in soft sand using the appropriate tire p...

Page 440: ... with the object Apply the throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and ease the vehicle up and over the object WARNING Crossing obstacles can cause abrupt steering system loading which could cause you to loose control of your vehicle Using A Spotter There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle or determine the correct path Determining the correct path can be extremely di...

Page 441: ...es Do not attempt to cross any large obstacle with steep sides at an angle great enough to put the vehicle at risk of a rollover If you get caught in a rut dig a small trench to the right or left at a 45 degree angle ahead of the front tires Use the removed dirt to fill the rut ahead of the turnout you just created You should now be able to drive out following the trench you just created at a 45 d...

Page 442: ...UTION Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects increases the risk of underbody damage Hill Climbing Hill climbing requires good judgment and a good under standing of your abilities and your vehicle s limitations Hills can cause serious problems Some are just too steep to climb and should not be attempted You should always feel confident with the vehicle and your abilities You should always...

Page 443: ... start to slip as you approach the crest of a hill ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by turning the steering wheel no more than a 1 4 turn quickly back and forth This will provide a fresh bite into the surface and will usually provide enough traction to complete the climb If you do not make it to the top place the vehicle in REVERSE and back straight down the grade using engine resista...

Page 444: ...ne places more weight on the down hill wheels which increases the possibilities of a down hill slide or rollover Make sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable soils If possible transverse the incline at an angle heading slightly up or down WARNING Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover which may result in severe injury If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway If you...

Page 445: ... areas which are designated and approved You should tread lightly and avoid damage to the environment You should know your vehicle s abilities and be able to recover it if something goes wrong You should never stop or shut a vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested water into the engine air intake If the engine stalls do not attempt to restart it Determine if it has ingested water ...

Page 446: ...on any wildlife and you can recover the vehicle if necessary The key to a safe crossing is the water depth current and bottom con ditions On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in effectively increasing the water level on the vehicle Be sure to consider this when determining the depth and the ability to safely cross Crossing Puddles Pools Flooded Areas Or Other Standing Water Puddles pools flooded ...

Page 447: ...hich is deeper than the vehicle s running ground clearance Even the slowest current can push the heaviest vehicle downstream out of control if the water is deep enough to push on the large surface area of the vehicle s body Before you proceed determine the speed of the current the water s depth approach angle bottom condition and if there are any obstacles then cross at an angle heading slightly u...

Page 448: ...rupt maneuvers Vehicle Recovery If you drive off road you may encounter a situation where you will need to recover your vehicle Vehicle recovery should always be given consideration before attempting a questionable obstacle You should never go off road driving without the ability to recover your vehicle from a situation Having another vehicle with you usually works best for most situations The fir...

Page 449: ...ock cycling your ve hicle is one of the easiest fastest and most commonly used methods This simply involves shifting your vehicle from DRIVE to REVERSE while applying throttle after each shift During this process for addi tional traction try turning your steering wheel quickly back and forth no more than a 1 4 turn If you are stuck in mud sand or snow try spinning your tires during this process to...

Page 450: ...or a safe recovery If necessary join two tow straps together using a 1 1 2 inch hard wood dowel This will keep the straps from becoming knot ted and is safer than using a clevis pin if the strap breaks Next have the tow vehicle backup leaving two to three feet worth of slack in the strap Then the tow vehicle using light throttle should accelerate tighten ing the strap providing the pulling force n...

Page 451: ...tuation in a slow controlled manner This control works well for avoiding further vehicle dam age Once you decide it is time to use the winch look for a good anchor point It needs to be strong enough to hold more than the vehicle s weight and provide a direction of pull as straight as possible Use block and tackle if necessary to improve the angle of pull or increase the winch s pulling force If th...

Page 452: ...f road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on road driving After going off road it is always a good idea to check for damage That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle Check tires body structure steering suspension and exhaust system for damage Inspect the radiator fo...

Page 453: ...e situation LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL The limited slip differential provides additional traction on snow ice mud sand and gravel particularly when there is a difference between the traction characteristics of the surface under the right and left rear wheels During normal driving and cornering the limited slip unit per forms similarly to a conventional differential On slip pery surfaces however the...

Page 454: ...ce of a road or in a turn DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous Unequal traction can cause sud...

Page 455: ...ficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Fl...

Page 456: ... standing water This will minimize wave effects Continued CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not con tinue to operate the vehicle if any fl...

Page 457: ...nd you OFF ROAD DRIVING TIPS Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope If natural obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill choose a mild angle and keep as little side tilt as possible Keep the vehicle moving and make turns slowly and cautiously If you must back down a hill back straight down using REVERSE gear Never bac...

Page 458: ...ey might hide damage to fuel lines brake hoses axle pinion seals and propeller shafts After extended operation in mud sand water or similar dirty conditions have the radiator fan brake rotors wheels brake linings and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible WARNING Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking You might not have full brak...

Page 459: ...lete winch owner s manual Tensioning The Wire Rope The winch rope must be properly tensioned before use Follow the instructions below to tension the rope 1 Un spool the wire rope leaving five wraps of rope on the winch drum 2 Attach the hook to a suitable anchor point CAUTION Be certain the anchor will withstand the load re quired to tension the wire rope 3 Apply at least 500 lbs 227 kg of tension...

Page 460: ...s to allow the vehicle charging system to recover before continuing to winch Winch Motor Thermal Protection Your winch is equipped with a thermal protection device in the motor If the winch is operated for an excessive duration the device may interrupt motor function to protect the winch motor During this time the winch will power out but will not power in Allow the winch motor to cool for a few m...

Page 461: ...Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 ...

Page 462: ...en speed and pulling power 5 Wire Rope The wire rope allows the winch to be connected to an anchor to provide a pulling force 6 Clutch Lever The clutch lever allows the winch drum to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow the wire rope to be pulled from the winch by hand 7 Remote Control The remote control provides the interface between the winch operator and the winch The remote control pr...

Page 463: ...tive gloves while oper ating the winch or handling the wire rope Avoid loose fit ting clothes or anything that could become entangled in the wire rope and other mov ing parts Snatch Block Pulley Used properly the multi purpose snatch block allows you to 1 increase the winch s pulling power and 2 change your pulling direction without damaging the wire rope Proper use of the snatch block is covered ...

Page 464: ...ees Operating Your Winch WARNING Failure to observe any of these warnings regarding proper winch usage may result in severe injury Always use supplied hook strap to hold the hook when spooling wire rope in or out Never use as a hoist Never use to move persons Never exceed winch or wire rope rated capacity Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling the wire rope Never touch wire rope or hook wh...

Page 465: ...ps that develop tremen dous and potentially dangerous amounts of force when stretched Continued WARNING Continued Always disconnect the remote control when not in use Never winch when there are less than five wraps of wire rope around the winch drum Always pass remote control through a window to avoid pinching lead in door then using remote inside a vehicle Never leave the remote control plugged i...

Page 466: ...and the winching operation Continued CAUTION Continued Always inspect winch installation and wire rope condition before operating the winch Frayed kinked or damaged wire rope must be replaced immediately Loose or damaged winch installation must be corrected immediately Always be sure any element which can interfere with safe winching operations is removed prior to initiating winching Always keep r...

Page 467: ...winch if the mount is loose or rope shows excessive wear or damage 2 Put on gloves 3 Disengage the clutch to allow free spooling of the winch drum rotate the clutch lever on the winch to disengage Freespooling conserves battery power Free Spool 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 ...

Page 468: ...o reach your anchor point Be sure to keep a certain amount of tension on the wire as it can become twisted and over wrapped when slackened leading to wire rope damage To prevent losing the end hold the hook strap while you work 6 Secure to the anchor point Once you have established your anchor point secure the tree trunk protector or choker chain around the object Hook Strap 466 STARTING AND OPERA...

Page 469: ...en recovering another vehicle your vehicle becomes the anchor point In this case be sure to put the transmission in NEUTRAL apply the hand brake and block its wheels to prevent your vehicle from moving Ideally you ll want an anchor point that will enable you to pull straight in the direction the vehicle will move This allows the wire rope to wind tightly and evenly onto the spooling drum An anchor...

Page 470: ...e winch to engage NOTE Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged 9 Connect the remote control to the winch control box located behind the front bumper Be careful not to let the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch If you choose to control the winch from inside your vehicle always pass the remote through a window to avoid pinching the cord in the door Always disconnect the...

Page 471: ...nd the wire rope until no slack remains Once the wire rope is under tension stand well clear of it and never step over it 11 Check your anchor Make sure all connections are secured and free of debris before continuing with the winching procedure 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 ...

Page 472: ...n chor point Do this before the wire rope is put under ten sion Do not approach or move the blanket once tension is applied Do not allow it to get pulled into the fairlead If it is necessary to move or remove the blanket slack the tension on the wire rope first 14 Establish ⴖno peopleⴖ zones Make your intentions clear Be sure that everyone in the immediate vicinity surrounding the winching operati...

Page 473: ...n winching slowly and steadily Be sure that the wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spooling drum For additional assistance the winched vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by the winch Continue pulling until the vehicle is on stable ground If you are able to drive the vehicle the winching operation is complete No People Zones Using The Remote Control 5 STARTING AND OPERA...

Page 474: ... the wire rope tends to stack up at one end of the drum This stack can become large enough to cause serious damage to the winch So line up pulls as straight ahead as possible and stop winching if the wire rope comes close to the tie rods or mounting plate To fix an uneven stack spool out that section of the rope and reposition it to the opposite end of the drum which will free up space for continu...

Page 475: ...eep the wire rope under light tension and spool the wire rope back and onto the winch drum in even layers Stop frequently to tighten and straighten the layers as necessary Repeat this process until the winch hook is the same distance as the full length of the remote control from the winch Pinch the hook between your thumb and forefinger and attach the hook strap Hold the hook strap between the thu...

Page 476: ... Always store the remote control in a protected clean dry area Rigging Techniques Various winching situations will require application of other winching techniques These could range from too little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight line rigging simply increasing pulling power or main taining a straight line pulling situation You will have to assess what technique is correct for your ...

Page 477: ...ope A snatch block secured to a point directly in front of the vehicle will enable you to change your pulling direction while still allowing the wire rope to be at 90 to wind properly onto the spooling drum Increasing Pulling Power In some cases you may find yourself needing more pulling power The use of snatch blocks increases me chanical advantage and that increases your pulling power Change Pul...

Page 478: ...o the mounting kit Secure to the anchor point with a tree trunk protector or choker chain Attach the clevis shackle Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap chain being careful not to over tighten tighten and back off 1 2 turn POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide me...

Page 479: ... steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others Service should be obtained as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at...

Page 480: ... Your Vehicle for further information MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM MDS IF EQUIPPED 5 7L ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required NOTE The MDS system may take some time to return to full functionality after a batte...

Page 481: ...e vehicle This light only shows that the parking brake is ap plied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade Apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult ...

Page 482: ...can lead to brake failure and a collision Continued WARNING Continued Always fully apply the parking brake when leav ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury CAUTION If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released a brake system ...

Page 483: ...ffort will be higher than normal until the power steering fluid reaches operating temperature ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti Lock Brake Sys tem ABS Traction Control System TCS Brake Assist System BAS Hill Start Assist HSA Electronic Stability Control ESC and Trailer Sway Control TSC All of the systems wor...

Page 484: ...ine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability A feature of the TCS functions similarly to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning This featu...

Page 485: ...that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded Continued WARNING Continued The BAS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safe...

Page 486: ...le uphill direction i e vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear vehicle back ing uphill is in REVERSE gear WARNING There may be situations on minor hills i e less than 7 with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer where the system will not activate and slight rolling may occur which could cause a collision with an other vehicle or object Always remember the driver is responsible for braking ...

Page 487: ...sates by releasing brake pressure at a slower rate while throttle is applied in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling down the hill WARNING If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch If so when the brake pedal is released there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and t...

Page 488: ...t with the engine OFF and the vehicle in PARK with the wheels straight 2 Start the engine 3 With the engine running and the brake applied rotate the steering wheel 180 counterclockwise from center 4 Press the ESC Off switch four times within 20 sec onds The ESC Off Indicator Light should appear and disappear four times 5 Rotate the steering wheel 360 clockwise 180 clock wise from center 6 Cycle ig...

Page 489: ...rs in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path ESC applies the brake of the appro priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the ...

Page 490: ... of others ESC Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch When in Partial Off mode the TCS portion of ESC except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section has been disabled and the ESC Off Indicator Light will be illuminated All other stability features of ESC function normally This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow sand or ...

Page 491: ...stopped and the engine is running After five seconds the ESP Off Indicator Light will illuminate and the ESC Off message will appear in the odometer Press and release the trip odometer button located on the instrument cluster to clear this message NOTE The ESC OFF message will display and the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the PARK position from any other position and...

Page 492: ...f road use only ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in t...

Page 493: ...ntrol TSC If Equipped The TSC system uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appro priate actions to attempt to stop the sway The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appropriate wheel s to counteract the sway of the trailer TSC will become active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recognized No driver action ...

Page 494: ...on for an explanation of the different ESC operating modes WARNING If TSC activates while driving slow the vehicle down stop at the nearest safe location and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades...

Page 495: ... Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo rary emergency use only Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into...

Page 496: ...ire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 494 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 497: ...i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maxim...

Page 498: ...fies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week...

Page 499: ... in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pres sure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pape...

Page 500: ...card Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 498 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 501: ...icle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Informat...

Page 502: ...vailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle ...

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Page 504: ...ected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handli...

Page 505: ...le ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or rear edge of the driver s side door Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition Refer to Supple mental Tire Pressure Information in Sta...

Page 506: ...d into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the Winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature...

Page 507: ... your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a ...

Page 508: ...ne of the following types of non matching tempo rary use spares compact full size or limited use Do not install more than one non matching temporary use spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact full size or limited use temporary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may re...

Page 509: ... loss of vehicle control Full Size Spare If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as ...

Page 510: ...nd reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tir...

Page 511: ... the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have...

Page 512: ...Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle ...

Page 513: ... capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tire...

Page 514: ...ween tires and other suspension components it is important that only chains in good condition are used Bro ken chains can cause serious vehicle damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could suggest chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Install chains as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 0 5 mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 45 mph...

Page 515: ... P265 70R17 tires On 4x2 2500 model trucks the use of class U snow chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of trucks equipped with LT245 70R17 or LT265 70R17 tires On 4x4 2500 model trucks the use of class U snow chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of trucks equipped with LT245 70R17 LT265 70R17 or LT285 70R17 tires On 4x2 and 4x4 3500 SRW Single Rear Wheel model trucks the use of clas...

Page 516: ...tire sidewall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h For speeds...

Page 517: ...eason type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per formed The suggested rotation method is the forwar...

Page 518: ...nded rotation pattern for direc tional tires is shown below Dual Rear Wheels If Equipped The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be matched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set To check if tires are even lay a straight edge across all four tires The straight edge should touch all the tires Tire Rotation Tire Rotation 516 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 519: ...e Monitor System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom mended cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire p...

Page 520: ...t will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this informa tion For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than three hours placard pressure of 30 psi 207 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi 186...

Page 521: ... from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPM sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation a...

Page 522: ...e matching full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires The TPMS will only monitor the pressure in the full size spare when it is used in place of a road tire Otherwise a spare with a pressure below the low pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illumin...

Page 523: ...arket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors Vehicles With Full Size Spare 1 The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS 2 If you install the full size sp...

Page 524: ... Vehicle Information Center EVIC and TPM Telltale Light The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly if equipped has a TPM sensor The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires A spare with a pressure below the low pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale ...

Page 525: ...cold placard pressure inflation value Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 ...

Page 526: ...off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime In addition the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received 524 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 527: ...materials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault possibly related to an incorrect sensor location fault is present In this case the SERVICE TPM SYS...

Page 528: ...h the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description 2500 Models If Equipped WARNING Never operate your vehicle with the TPMS and tire pressures set to the Light Load Inflation Pressure settings if carrying more than two occupants...

Page 529: ...tion label defines the recommended front and rear cold tire inflation pressures for the vehicle when operating in the Max Load condition A Supple mental Tire Pressure Information label is also available defining Light Load tire inflation pressures when oper ating in the Light Load condition When the tire light load inflation switch LED is ON the TPMS is using the light load inflation pressure cold...

Page 530: ...arning threshold and the light load inflation pressure cold low pressure warning threshold depending on the vehicle s load condition Refer to the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information label for the vehicle s Light Load inflation pressures and Tire and Loading Information label for the vehicle s Max Load inflation pressures To switch from the max load inflation pressure cold low pressure warning t...

Page 531: ...tires may not be at the light load inflation pressure cold values as indicated for the Light Load condition as defined on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information label located on the rear face of the driver door Using an accurate tire pressure gauge re check the tire pressures for the light load inflation pressure cold value WARNING It is the driver s responsibility to change to the max load in...

Page 532: ...re and Loading Informa tion label The Tire and Loading Information label is located on the drivers side B pillar If the tire light load inflation switch LED turns OFF the TPMS has been reset and the TPMS is using the max load inflation pressure cold low pressure warning thresholds General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is sub...

Page 533: ...um gasoline is not recommended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experi ence these symptoms tr...

Page 534: ...ur vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso line containing more than 10 Ethanol Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability prob lems damage critical fuel system components cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard and or cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illumi nate Pump labels should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 10 Eth...

Page 535: ...line MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your v...

Page 536: ...ntinued An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers are not recommende...

Page 537: ... ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnor mal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open FLEXIBLE FUEL 4 7L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information i...

Page 538: ...l for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles CAUTION Only vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can operate on E 85 E 85 Fuel Cap E 85 Badge 536 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 539: ... of these two For best results a refueling pattern that alternates between E 85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1 4 full you do not add less than 5 gallons 19 Liters when refueling you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a period of at least 5 minutes Observing the...

Page 540: ...ing ex tensive fleet testing to provide additional protection to Chrysler Group LLC engines Use MOPAR威 or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 6395 Starting The characteristics of E 85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range of 0 F 18 C to 32 F 0 C you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start and a deterio...

Page 541: ...th non ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle Maintenance CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85 in your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability ADDING FUEL The fuel filler cap gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle Open the fuel door and remove the fuel cap by turning it counter clockwise Fuel...

Page 542: ...ks or shuts off the fuel tank is full WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling NOTE Tighte...

Page 543: ... a certification label affixed to the driver s side door or pillar This label contains the month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front and rear and Vehicle Identification Number VIN A Month Day Hour MDH number is included on this label and indicates the Month Day and Hour of manufacture The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is y...

Page 544: ...the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of t...

Page 545: ...vier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally Stow all loose items securely before driving Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change ...

Page 546: ...sure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination NOTE The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs 68 kg allowance for the presence of a driver Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum...

Page 547: ...to attempt to eliminate the trailer sway Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the truck These kind of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system...

Page 548: ...sted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling stability and braking performance and could result in a collision Weight distributing systems may not be compat ible with surge brake couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Rec reational Vehicle dealer for additional information EXAMPLE Without Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 546 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 549: ...EXAMPLE With Weight Distributing Hitch Correct EXAMPLE Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 ...

Page 550: ...d for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty ...

Page 551: ...with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Consider the following items wh...

Page 552: ...drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and o...

Page 553: ...e hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Continued WARNING Continued Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK For four wheel drive vehicles make sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL Always block or ⴖchoc...

Page 554: ...General Infor mation in Starting and Operating for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An ...

Page 555: ...e lines It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in a collision Integrated Trailer Brake Module ...

Page 556: ...Sb Short to Battery CF Controller Fault If this message appears on the display see your authorized dealer When the vehicle brakes are applied the display will no longer show GAIN and will change to the output to the trailer brakes Manual Brake Control Lever Slide the manual brake control lever to the right to activate power to the trailer s electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle s brakes I...

Page 557: ...ill not be displayed If a fault is detected in the trailer wiring or the Integrated Trailer Brake Module ITBM the Trailer Brake Status Indicator Light will flash GAIN Adjustment Buttons Pressing these buttons will adjust the brake control power output to the trailer brakes in 0 5 increments The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of 10 or decreased to a minimum of 0 no trailer braking GAIN ...

Page 558: ...raffic free environment tow the trailer on a dry level surface at a speed of 20 25 mph 30 40 km h and squeeze the manual brake control lever completely 6 If the trailer wheels lockup indicated by squealing tires reduce the GAIN setting if the trailer wheels turn freely increase the GAIN setting Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the GAIN setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lockup If towing a he...

Page 559: ...le with the ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking There may be a increase in stopping distance or trailer instability which could result in personal injury NOTE An aftermarket controller may be available for use with trailers with air or electric over hydraulic trailer brake systems To determine the type of brakes on your trailer and the availability of controllers ...

Page 560: ...our and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle s wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations Four Pin Connector 1 Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn 55...

Page 561: ...n a trip practice turning stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing How ever if frequent shifting occurs while in this range select TOW HAUL mode if equipped or select a lower gear using the Electronic Range Select ERS feature Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Righ...

Page 562: ...utomatic transmission overheat ing turn the TOW HAUL feature ON when driving in hilly areas or select a lower gear range using the Electronic Range Select ERS feature on more severe grades Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cru...

Page 563: ...ON Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can cause damage to the vehicle WARNING Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely affect performance of the airbag system in a collision Do not expect that the airbag will perform as de scribed earlier in this manual 2500 3500 Models Only Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factory installed option These packages include components n...

Page 564: ... could illuminate if exte rior lamps are not properly installed Before Plowing Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid level Check the mounting bolts and nuts for proper tight ness Check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear The cutting edge should be 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 cm to 1 2 cm above ground in snow plowing position Check that snowplow lighting is connected and func tionin...

Page 565: ...if necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow season This will help prevent uneven tire wear The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is parked Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip ment following the recommendations provided by the specific snowplow manufacturer Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached The blade restricts air flow to the radiator and causes th...

Page 566: ... will return to nor mal when the snowplow is removed General Maintenance Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the plow manufacturer s instructions Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery terminals clean and free of corrosion When plowing snow to avoid transmission and drive train damage the following precautions should be ob served Operate with transfer case in 4L when pl...

Page 567: ...ion Wheels OFF The Ground Two Wheel Drive Models Four Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions Transmission in PARK Transfer case in NEUTRAL N Tow in forward direction Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Rear OK NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK OK 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 ...

Page 568: ...to the tow dolly 3 Firmly set the parking brake Place the transmission in PARK 4 Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 5 Remove the key fob from the ignition switch 6 Install a suitable clamping device designed for tow ing to secure the front wheels in the straight position CAUTION Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause severe tr...

Page 569: ...n cause severe damage to the transfer case Continued CAUTION Continued Automatic transmissions must be placed in the PARK position for recreational towing Before recreational towing perform the procedure outlined under Shifting Into NEUTRAL N to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU TRAL N Otherwise internal damage will result Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements ...

Page 570: ...to move even if the transmission is in PARK The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle CAUTION It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL N before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Turn OFF the engine 3 Press and hold the brake pedal 4 Shift the t...

Page 571: ...cle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar 15 Release the parking brake Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL N Manual Shift Transfer Case If Equipped Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop leaving it con nected to the tow vehicle 2 Firmly apply the parking brake 3 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position but do not start the engin...

Page 572: ...ase If Equipped Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move ev...

Page 573: ... hold the transfer case NEUTRAL button located by the selector switch The NEUTRAL indicator light will blink while the shift is in progress The light will stop blinking stay on solid when the shift to NEUTRAL is complete 7 After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light stays on release the NEUTRAL button 8 Start the engine 9 Shift the transmission into REVERSE 10 Release the brake pedal for fi...

Page 574: ...st be met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button or are no longer met during the shift the NEUTRAL indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position ...

Page 575: ...witch until the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off 7 After the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off release the NEUTRAL button 8 After the NEUTRAL button has been released the transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the selector switch NOTE When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash 9 Shift the transmission into PARK 10 Release t...

Page 576: ...r light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position for a transfer case shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable If the ignition switch is not in the ON RUN position the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing A flashing NEU...

Page 577: ...uctions 585 Hub Caps Wheel Covers If Equipped 592 Wheel Nuts 593 To Stow The Flat Or Spare 595 䡵 Hoisting 596 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 596 Preparations For Jump Start 597 Jump Starting Procedure 598 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 600 䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 601 䡵 Shift Lever Override 602 Column Shifter If Equipped 602 Center Console Shifter If Equipped 603 6 ...

Page 578: ...䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 604 Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob 606 Two Wheel Drive Models 606 Four Wheel Drive Vehicles 607 576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 579: ...he Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing ...

Page 580: ...nger seat Removal To access the jack and jack tools you must remove the plastic access cover located on the side of the seat To remove the cover pull the front part of the cover closest to the front of the seat toward you to release a locking tab Once the front of the cover is loose slide the cover toward the front of the seat until it is free from the seat frame Remove the jack and tools by remov...

Page 581: ...Jack And Tools 1500 Series Jack And Tools 2500 3500 Series 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 ...

Page 582: ...th force resulting in serious injury Reinstalling The Jack And Tools 1500 Series 1 Lower the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn screw until the jack is snug 2 Position the jack and tool bag unrolled Make sure the lug wrench is under the jack near the jack turn screw 3 Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package in direction of arrows and tie to the jack using th...

Page 583: ...Folding Flap And Rolling Bag Tying Bag To Jack With Straps 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 ...

Page 584: ... jack turn screw slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt Reinstall the plastic cover Jack And Tools Tied Jack And Tools 1500 Series 582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 585: ...gate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube Rotate the wheel wrench handle coun terclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel Jack And Tools 2500 3500 Series 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583...

Page 586: ...ols is not recommended and can damage the winch Preparations 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface Avoid ice or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 3 Set the parking brake Removing...

Page 587: ...vehicle is being jacked Instructions WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automa...

Page 588: ...th the valve stem facing the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle 1 Remove the spare wheel jack and tools from storage 2 Using the wheel wrench loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 3 Placement of the jack 1...

Page 589: ...Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench The tube extension may be used but is not required 4X2 Jacking Location 4X4 Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 ...

Page 590: ...e jack tube extension and wheel wrench CAUTION Before raising the wheel off the ground make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required 2500 3500 Series Trucks For 2500 3500 4x2 series trucks when changing a front wheel place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the wheel Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part ...

Page 591: ...when changing the front wheel assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench 4x2 Jacking Location 4x4 Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 ...

Page 592: ...ot damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required NOTE If the bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial thumbwheel by hand it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack 4 By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle uns...

Page 593: ...dels If in doubt about the correct tight ness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle Al ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in the places provided 7 Install the wheel center cap and remove the wheel blocks Do not install chr...

Page 594: ...hould pop off The wheel skins can now be removed For the front hub cap on 3500 models use the blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the caps off The wheel skin can now be removed CAUTION Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap Do not use a twisting motion when removing the hub cap damage to the hub cap finish may occur The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two pry off notches ...

Page 595: ...uring the first few hundred miles kilometers of operation to allow the wheel nuts to become properly set All wheel nuts should first be firmly seated against the wheel The wheel nuts should then be tightened to recommended torque Tighten the wheel nuts to final torque in increments Progress around the bolt circle tightening the wheel nut opposite to the wheel nut just previously tightened until fi...

Page 596: ...f the ground when tightening to ensure wheel centering and maximum wheel clamping Dual wheel models require a special heavy duty lug nut tightening adapter included with the vehicle to cor rectly tighten the lug nuts Also when it is necessary to remove and install dual rear wheels use a proper vehicle lifting device NOTE When installing a spare tire as part of a dual rear wheel end combination the...

Page 597: ...00 miles 160 km and after 500 miles 800 km It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept torqued to specifications at all times Torque wheel stud nuts to specifications at each lubrication interval To Stow The Flat Or Spare NOTE Vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels can not be stored under the vehicle because the wheel retainer will not fit through the wheel pilot hole Secure the flat tire in th...

Page 598: ...inch mechanism slip or click three or four times It cannot be overtightened Push against the tire several times to be sure it is firmly in place HOISTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking locations Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca tions However a floor jack or frame hoist must never be used on any other parts of the underbody CAUTION Never use a floor jack directly u...

Page 599: ...lternator or electrical system may occur WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Preparations For Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment behind the left headlight assembly NOTE The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap Lift up on the cap to gain access to t...

Page 600: ...parks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each ot...

Page 601: ...charged vehicle s engine away from the battery and the fuel injection system WARNING Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle wit...

Page 602: ...ttery life and or prevent the engine from starting FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow sand or mud it can often be moved by a rocking motion Move the shift lever rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE while ap plying slight pressure to the accelerator In general the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or rac...

Page 603: ...an be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS IF EQUIPPED Yo...

Page 604: ...IFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position you can use one of the following procedures to temporarily move the shift lever Column Shifter If Equipped 1 Firmly set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position without starting the engine 3 Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position 4 Press and maintain firm pres...

Page 605: ...arefully remove using a flat bladed screwdriver the override access cover which is located on the right of the shift lever gate 1 Firmly set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position without starting the engine 3 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal Shift Lever Override Access Port 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603 ...

Page 606: ...UTRAL 7 Reinstall the shift lever override access cover TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service If the trans mission and drivetrain are operable disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under Recreational Towing in the Starting and Operating section Shift Lever Override Access Cover 604 WHAT TO DO IN EMERG...

Page 607: ...hicle Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the purpose following equip ment manufacturer s instructions Use of safety chains is mandatory Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brackets State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow must be observed If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while...

Page 608: ...is neces sary to prevent damage to the vehicle Two Wheel Drive Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not available and the transmis sion is operable the vehicle may be towed with rear wheels on the ground with the transmission in NEU TRAL Speed must not exceed 30 mph 48 km h and the distance must not excee...

Page 609: ...to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly If flatbed equipment is not available and the transfer case is operable the vehicle may be towed in the forward direction with ALL wheels on the ground IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL and the transmission is in PARK Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting And Operating for further informati...

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Page 611: ...ler Cap Message 615 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 616 䡵 Replacement Parts 617 䡵 Dealer Service 618 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 618 Engine Oil 619 Engine Oil Filter 621 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 622 Maintenance Free Battery 622 Air Conditioner Maintenance 624 Front Driveshaft Lubrication 2500 3500 Four Wheel Drive Models Ram Trucks Only 625 Body Lubrication 625 7 ...

Page 612: ...ansmission 639 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 642 䡵 Fuses 649 Totally Integrated Power Module 649 䡵 Vehicle Storage 654 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 655 䡵 Bulb Replacement 656 Dual Or Quad Headlamp Front Park And Turn Signal If Equipped 656 Fog Lamps 658 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 658 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL With Cargo Lamp 660 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 613: ...ped 661 Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker Dual Rear Wheels If Equipped 662 Side Marker Lamps Dual Rear Wheels If Equipped 663 䡵 Fluid Capacities 664 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 666 Engine 666 Chassis 668 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 ...

Page 614: ...ir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Battery 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Integrated Power Module Fuses 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 615: ...servoir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Battery 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Integrated Power Module Fuses 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 ...

Page 616: ...eservoir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 Integrated Power Module Fuses 3 Engine Oil Fill 9 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Battery 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 617: ...rivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and p...

Page 618: ...ning and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to...

Page 619: ...ced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehic...

Page 620: ...he proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing...

Page 621: ...the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Always maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom o...

Page 622: ...emical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine ...

Page 623: ... its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil f...

Page 624: ... of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required WARNING Battery fluid is a cor...

Page 625: ... is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and are identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect...

Page 626: ... compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under hi...

Page 627: ...racks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubri cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR威 Spray White Lube or equivalent to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit After lubricating excess ...

Page 628: ...hical area and frequency of use Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering marks water lines or wet spots If any of these conditions are present clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only not ra diator...

Page 629: ...rim Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body area...

Page 630: ...system can contact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con trol device and may seriously reduce engine per formance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In t...

Page 631: ...rmal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by ...

Page 632: ...the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant antifreeze from the radiator drain co...

Page 633: ...inued Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use addi tional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the engine coolant antifreeze and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant anti freeze Use of Propylene Glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is not recomme...

Page 634: ...er quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types will decrease the life of the engine coolant antifreeze and will requ...

Page 635: ... result Disposal Of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ing...

Page 636: ...eservoir neck 3 Check the coolant level on the dipstick The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant antifreeze freeze point or replacing en gine coolant antifreeze Advise your service attendant 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 637: ...ce of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check engine coolant antifreeze freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If engine coolant antifreeze needs to be added contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additio...

Page 638: ... WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked when performing under ...

Page 639: ...icle is also identified on the original fac tory installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir Continued WARNING Continued To avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower b...

Page 640: ...en with the bottom of the fill hole within 1 4 in 6 4 mm of edge of hole for the FDU215 HD front axle and C235FE rear axle For all 2500 3500 Model axles the fluid level should be 1 4 in 1 4 in 6 4 mm 6 4 mm below the fill hole on the 9 25 in front and 3 4 in 1 4 in 19 mm 6 4 mm on 10 5 in rear axles The 11 5 in rear axle level should be 1 4 in 1 4 in 6 4 mm 6 4 mm below the fill hole Drain And Ref...

Page 641: ...enance intervals Lubricant Selection Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the filler plug hole with the vehicle in a level position Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubr...

Page 642: ...r information Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks In addition avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals Fluid Level ...

Page 643: ...ides The fluid level should be between the HOT upper reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat ing temperature Verify that solid coating of oil is seen on both sides of the dipstick If the fluid is low add as required into the dipstick tube Do not overfill After adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmissio...

Page 644: ...mission is disassembled for any reason the fluid and filter s should be changed It is important that proper lubricant is used in the transmission Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locati...

Page 645: ...rial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or equiva lent or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove Use a high quality cleaner wax such as MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax...

Page 646: ... the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de ice...

Page 647: ...he wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man ner Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel For tough stains apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent or a mild soap solution to ...

Page 648: ...r ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather condi tioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights if equipped that ar...

Page 649: ...s The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean...

Page 650: ... Follow The Steps Below 1 Rinse your truck bed out with water to remove any loose dirt and debris 2 Mix a mild soap or detergent with water with a soft cloth or brush 3 Rinse bedliner with water 4 Once dry apply a small amount of MOPAR威 Spray On Bedliner Conditioner to a moist towel or sponge and wipe over the entire surface of the truck bedliner WARNING Do not use silicon based protection product...

Page 651: ... repair a tear or gouge follow the directions provided in the MOPAR威 Quick Repair Kit FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery This center con tains cartridge fuses and mini fuses A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on th...

Page 652: ... System J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat J10 30 Amp Pink Sway Bar Module If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J11 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module J12 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster J13 60 Amp Yellow Main Ignition Off Draw IOD Fuse J14 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lamps Park Lamps J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower J17 40 Amp Green Starter Motor Sole noid J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module ...

Page 653: ...llow Power Outlet Instru ment Panel or Front Console Rain Snsr M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Rear Console or Center Seat Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat Steering Wheel M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats M10 15 Amp Blue Hands Free Module Vanity Lamp Universal Garage Door Opener Module M11 10 Amp Red Climate Control System M12 30 Amp Green Radio Amplifi...

Page 654: ...Lights Relay Instrument Cluster Transfer Case Module M16 10 Amp Red Airbag Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M18 15 Amp Blue Center Stop Lamp M19 25 Amp Natural Automatic Shutdown 1 and 2 M20 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Lighting Sw Steering Wheel Sw Bank M21 20 Amp Yellow Automatic Shutdown 3 M22 10 Amp Red Horns Low High Right M23 10 Amp Red Horns Low High Left M25 20...

Page 655: ...M32 10 Amp Red Airbag Module M33 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist Module Climate Control System Module IR Sensor Compass Module M35 15 Amp Blue Left Front Rear Parklamps M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Instru ment Panel or Center Console M37 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes Stability Control System Module Stoplamp Switch M38 25 Am...

Page 656: ... your vehicle for more than 21 days we recommend that you take the following steps to mini mize the drain on your vehicle s battery Disconnect the Ignition Off Draw IOD fuse located in the Integrated Power Module located in the engine compartment The IOD cavity includes a snap in re tainer that allows the fuse to be disconnected without removing it from the fuse block As an alternative to the abov...

Page 657: ...dow will dis play NO FUSE REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb No Overhead Console Lamps TS 212 2 Dome Lamp 7679 NOTE For lighted switches see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base bulbs are not approved LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb No Dual Headlamp H13 Quad Headlamp Low Beam H11 Quad Headlamp High Beam 9005 Fron...

Page 658: ...ledges 4 Remove the two plastic push in rivets that secure the upper radiator seal to the radiator 5 Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle 6 Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws 7 Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel remove the fastener and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield Access to the rear of the lamp c...

Page 659: ...om the bulb socket 11 Replace bulb s as necessary CAUTION Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp the bulb socket or the lamp wiring NOTE There are access covers...

Page 660: ...housing CAUTION Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 1 Remove the two screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal 2 Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard side of the lamp housing fro...

Page 661: ... to unlock it from the housing 5 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket CAUTION Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result 6 Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 ...

Page 662: ...ing the housing lens to the body as shown 2 Separate the connector holding the housing and wir ing harness to the body 3 Turn the desired bulb socket 1 4 turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing 4 Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket 660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 663: ...act other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result Outside Bulbs Cargo Lamps Inside Bulb Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 5 Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing Cab Top Clearance Lamps If Equipped 1 Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 ...

Page 664: ...l it from the lamp assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight from it s socket and replace Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker Dual Rear Wheels If Equipped 1 Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets 662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 665: ...se the procedure for installation of the bulbs and housing Side Marker Lamps Dual Rear Wheels If Equipped 1 Push rearward on the side marker lamp assembly 2 Pull the entire assembly from the fender 3 Turn the socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove from assembly to access the bulb 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663 ...

Page 666: ...ns 121 Liters 2500 3500 Shortbed Models 34 Gallons 129 Liters 2500 3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons 132 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 5 Quarts 4 7 Liters 4 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 7 Liters 5 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters 5 7L Engine SAE 5W 30 API Certified For 2500 3500 trucks operating under a gross combined weight rat...

Page 667: ...arts 13 Liters 5 7L Engine 1500 Models MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts 15 Liters 5 7L Engine 2500 3500 Models MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 18 7 Quarts 17 7 Liters 5 7L Engine 2500 3500 Models w Heavy Duty MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 19 2 Quarts 18 2 Liters 7 MAINTAINING YOUR...

Page 668: ...uirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 5 7L Engine For 2500 3500 trucks operating under a gross combined weight rating greater than 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg Use API Certified SAE 5W 30 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil...

Page 669: ...rk Plugs 4 7L Engine Upper Bank FR8TE2 Gap 0 039 in 99 mm Lower Bank FR8T1332 Gap 0 051 in 1 30 mm Spark Plugs 5 7L Engine LZFR5C 11 Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Selection 3 7L and 4 7L Engines 87 Octane Fuel Selection 5 7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable 89 Octane Recommended 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 ...

Page 670: ...Models MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W 140 MS 8985 Limited Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz 148 ml MOPAR威 Limited Slip Additive or equivalent Front and Rear Axle 2500 3500 Models Synthetic GL 5 SAE 75W 90 or equivalent Limited Slip 10 5 11 5 inch Rear Axles Limited slip additive is not required Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 or equivalent If DOT 3 brake fluid ...

Page 671: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 670 Required Maintenance Intervals 672 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 672: ...ange is necessary On Non EVIC equipped vehicles Change Oil will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate This means that ser vice is required for your vehicle Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km NO...

Page 673: ...p For Fuel Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required Once A Month Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage Insp...

Page 674: ...are equipped with sixteen spark plugs One set is located on the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is located on the side of the engine The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard plug and must be changed every 48 000 miles 78 000 km The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a premium plug and must be changed every 96 000 miles 156 000 km 8 M A I N T E N A ...

Page 675: ... of irregular wear even if it occurs before 16 000 miles 26 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 16 000 miles 26 000 km or 12 months...

Page 676: ...nce Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 32 000 miles 52 000 km Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs 3 7L and 5 7L Engines Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the ...

Page 677: ...0 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the top row of spark plugs 4 7L Engine Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for...

Page 678: ...te the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 56 000 miles 91 000 km Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 676 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 679: ...ry Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals fo...

Page 680: ...ange the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 80 000 miles 130 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or ...

Page 681: ...te the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 88 000 miles 143 000 km Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 679 ...

Page 682: ...shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the transfer case fluid Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect...

Page 683: ...vice Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 112 000 miles 182 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Inspect the brake linings replace if...

Page 684: ...aft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s Replace the accessory drive belt s Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C...

Page 685: ... the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 136 000 Miles 221 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate...

Page 686: ...pension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 152 000 Miles 247 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Ser...

Page 687: ...ent If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 685 ...

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Page 689: ...If You Need Assistance 689 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 690 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 690 In Mexico Contact 690 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 691 Service Contract 691 䡵 Warranty Information 692 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 692 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 692 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 692 In Canada 693 䡵 Publication Order Forms 693 9 ...

Page 690: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 695 Treadwear 695 Traction Grades 695 Temperature Grades 696 688 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 691: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 692: ...acturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 866 726 4636 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 P...

Page 693: ...fter the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Cont...

Page 694: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 695: ...n about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans port Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety...

Page 696: ...nts and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering...

Page 697: ...times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 698: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 700: ... Airbag Maintenance 67 Airbag Side 59 62 64 65 Airbag Window Side Curtain 60 62 65 Alarm Security Alarm 19 Alarm Light 254 Alarm System Security Alarm 19 Alarm Panic 24 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 311 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 481 Anti Lock Warning Light 264 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 19 Anti Theft System 19 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 631 664 Disposal 633...

Page 701: ...y 622 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 25 Saving Feature Protection 165 Belts Seat 41 86 Body Builders Guide 6 Body Mechanism Lubrication 625 Brake Assist System 482 Brake Control System Electronic 481 Brake Fluid 636 668 Brake System 480 636 Anti Lock ABS 481 Fluid Check 636 Master Cylinder 636 Parking 478 Warning Light 259 Brake Transmission Interlock 381 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle ...

Page 702: ...e Sizing 494 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 263 616 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 84 Checks Safety 84 Child Restraint 70 71 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 75 79 Child Seat 77 Cigar Lighter 206 Cleaning Wheels 645 Climate Control 355 Clock 290 300 Cold Weather Operation 377 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 354 Compact Spare Tire 506 Compass 279 Compass Calibration 280 Compass Variance...

Page 703: ...664 666 Cupholders 209 Customer Assistance 689 Data Recorder Event 69 Daytime Running Lights 165 Dealer Service 618 Defroster Rear Window 220 Defroster Windshield 87 358 364 Delay Intermittent Wipers 168 Differential Limited Slip 451 Dipsticks Power Steering 477 Disabled Vehicle Towing 604 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 633 Door Locks 30 Door Locks Automatic 32 Door Opener Garage 190 Driving O...

Page 704: ...ation Center EVIC 186 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case 416 422 Emergency Brake 478 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 600 Hazard Warning Flasher 577 Jump Starting 596 Tow Hooks 601 Emission Control System Maintenance 616 Engine 612 613 614 Air Cleaner 622 Block Heater 378 Break In Recommendations 84 Compartment Identification 612 613 614 Coolant Antifreeze 666 Exhaust Gas Caution ...

Page 705: ...age 595 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 538 Engine Oil 538 Fuel Requirements 535 537 Maintenance 539 Replacement Parts 539 Starting 538 Flooded Engine Starting 377 Fluid Capacities 664 Fluid Leaks 88 Fluid Level Checks Brake 636 Power Steering 477 Fluid Brake 668 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 666 Fog Lights 162 264 658 Fold Flat Load Floor 221 Forward Collision Warning 288 Four Wheel D...

Page 706: ...exible 535 Fuses 649 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 190 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 541 615 Gasoline Fuel 531 Conserving 275 277 Gasoline Reformulated 532 Gauges Coolant Temperature 250 Fuel 250 Oil Pressure 254 Speedometer 251 Tachometer 250 Voltmeter 259 Gear Ranges 382 392 403 Gear Select Lever Override 602 General Information 18 26 132 530 Glass Cleaning 647 Grocery Bag Retainer 219 Gross Axle Weight...

Page 707: ...eminder 165 Passing 166 Switch 161 Heated Mirrors 99 220 Heated Seats 142 Heater 356 Heater Engine Block 378 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 166 Hitches Trailer Towing 548 Hoisting 596 HomeLink Garage Door Opener Transmitter 190 Hood Release 158 Hub Caps 592 Ignition 14 Key 12 14 Ignition Key Removal 14 Illuminated Entry 20 Immobilizer Sentry Key 16 Infant Restraint 70 71 Inflation Pressur...

Page 708: ...596 Key In Reminder 16 Key Programming 18 Key Replacement 17 Key Sentry Immobilizer 16 Keyless Entry System 21 Keys 12 Lane Change and Turn Signals 166 Lane Change Assist 166 Lap Belts 50 Lap Shoulder Belts 41 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 75 Latches 88 Leaks Fluid 88 Life of Tires 509 Light Bulbs 88 Lights 88 160 Airbag 63 64 68 86 264 Alarm 254 Anti Lock 264 Automatic Headlights 16...

Page 709: ...ct 166 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 246 250 Interior 163 188 Lights On Reminder 165 Low Fuel 258 Oil Pressure 261 Passing 166 Seat Belt Reminder 266 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 254 Service 655 656 Side Marker 663 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 254 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 261 517 Traction Control 490 Transfer Case 416 Turn Signal 88 166 656 658 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 246...

Page 710: ...39 Lubricant Selection 668 Manual Service 693 Memory Seat 154 Methanol 532 Mini Trip Computer 277 Mirrors 95 Automatic Dimming 96 Electric Powered 98 Heated 99 Memory 154 Outside 96 Rearview 95 Trailer Towing 101 Mode Fuel Saver 275 277 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 517 Mopar Parts 617 692 MTBE ETBE 532 Multi Displacement Engine System 478 Multi Function Control ...

Page 711: ...er 621 666 Filter Disposal 621 Identification Logo 620 Materials Added to 621 Pressure Gauge 254 Recommendation 620 664 Synthetic 621 Viscosity 620 664 Onboard Diagnostic System 615 616 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 190 Operating Precautions 615 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 96 Overdrive 390 400 410 Overdrive OFF Switch 390 400 410 Overhead Console 188 Overheating Engine ...

Page 712: ...teering Fluid 668 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 55 Pretensioners Seat Belts 53 Programmable Electronic Features 282 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 21 Radial Ply Tires 505 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 630 632 Radio Operation 355 Ramp Travel Index 434 Rear Axle Differential 638 Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails 236 Rear Park Sense System 176 Rear Seat Folding 149 Rear Window Features...

Page 713: ...ires 510 Reporting Safety Defects 692 Resetting Oil Change Indicator 257 275 Restraint Head 151 Restraints Child 70 77 Restraints Occupant 38 Rotation Tires 515 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 86 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 88 Safety Defects Reporting 692 Safety Information Tire 492 Safety Tips 84 Safety Exhaust Gas 85 Satellite Radio Antenna 311 Schedule Maintenance 670 Seat Belt Maintenance 647 S...

Page 714: ...mmobilizer 16 Sentry Key Programming 18 Sentry Key Replacement 17 Service Assistance 689 Service Contract 691 Service Manuals 693 Setting the Clock 290 300 Settings Personal 282 Shift Lever Override 602 Shifting 379 Automatic Transmission 381 391 402 Transfer Case 415 Transfer Case Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral N 568 570 Transfer Case Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral N 569 573 Shoulder ...

Page 715: ...6 Steering Power 476 477 Wheel Heated 170 Wheel Tilt 169 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 353 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 353 Storage Compartment Center Seat 214 Storage Vehicle 366 654 Storing Your Vehicle 654 Sun Roof 199 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information 511 Sway Control Trailer 491 Synthetic Engine Oil 621 System Remote Starting 26 Tachometer 250 Tailgate 238 Temperature Con...

Page 716: ...essures 503 Life of Tires 509 Load Capacity 498 499 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 517 Pressure Warning Light 261 Quality Grading 695 Radial 505 Replacement 510 Rotation 515 Safety 492 502 Sizes 494 Snow Tires 514 Spinning 508 Tread Wear Indicators 509 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 549 Torque Converter Clutch 391 401 411 Tow Hooks Emergency 601 Towing 543 604 24 Hour Towing Assistance 116 Disabled Ve...

Page 717: ...luid 668 Maintenance 639 Shifting 379 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 25 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 21 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink 190 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 Tread Wear Indicators 509 Trip Odometer 254 255 Turn Signals 166 250 656 658 UCI Connector 314 Uconnect Hands Free Phone 102 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 695 Universal Consumer In...

Page 718: ...shers Windshield 168 626 Washing Vehicle 643 Water Driving Through 453 Wheel and Wheel Trim 645 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 645 Wheel Cover 592 Wheel Nut Torque 593 Winch 457 Accessories 461 Operation 462 Rigging Techniques 474 Usage 457 Wind Buffeting 38 201 Window Fogging 366 Windows 34 Power 34 Rear Sliding 221 Windshield Defroster 87 Windshield Washers 167 168 626 Fluid 167 626 Windshield Wiper ...

Page 719: ...ed The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than nor mal may require special precautions All installations should be checked for possible interference between ...

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