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

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Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .26

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To Set The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Auto Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Sliding Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . .36

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Automatic Locking Mode (If Equipped) . . . . . .37

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Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental
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Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – If
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Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .70

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for 2006 Dakota

Page 1: ... VEHICLE 7 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 147 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 197 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 359 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 381 10 INDEX 389 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 2: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions 5 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number 5 䡵 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 6 1 ...

Page 3: ...fety warnings When it comes to service remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopar威 parts and is interested in your satisfaction WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition...

Page 4: ... Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is found on a stamped plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle Save this label for a convenient record of your vehic...

Page 5: ...IFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death 6 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 6: ... Lock 13 Manual Transmissions 13 Automatic Transmissions 13 䡵 Illuminated Entry 14 Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks 14 䡵 Door Locks 15 Manual Door Locks 15 Power Door Locks 16 Child Protection Door Lock 19 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry 20 To Unlock The Doors 21 To Lock The Doors 21 Using The Panic Alarm 23 General Information 23 Programming Additional Transmitters 24 2 ...

Page 7: ...per Shoulder Belt Anchorage 36 Automatic Locking Mode If Equipped 37 Center Lap Belts 37 Seat Belt Pretensioners 37 Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert 38 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 39 Seat Belt Extender 39 Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbags 40 Passenger Airbag On Off Switch If Equipped 54 Event Data Recorder EDR 55 Child Restraint 57 䡵 En...

Page 8: ...䡵 Safety Tips 71 Exhaust System 71 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 72 Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 2 ...

Page 9: ...n lock a continuous chime will sound to remind you to remove the key CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER IF EQUIPPED With this system an electronically coded ignition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics If the electronics recognizes the signal the ...

Page 10: ...ed to the ON position If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid signal from the ignition key the Security Light will flash continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobi lized If the Security Light remains on during vehicle operation it indicates a fault in the system electronics If this option was ordered all of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the ...

Page 11: ...chime will sound and the Security Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition back to the OFF position and remove the second key 3 Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch the ignition to the ON position within 60 seconds of having removed the second key After 10 seconds a single chime will sound The Security Light will stop flashing then turn on for 3 seconds then turn off The new S...

Page 12: ... difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily To remove the key depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel Turn the igni tion key to LOCK and remove the key Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position the steering and ignition syst...

Page 13: ...er out of PARK after the key is in the LOCK position ILLUMINATED ENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the doors are unlocked using the key fob The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the last door is closed or until all doors are closed and either the ignition is turned to the ON position or a key fob LOCK button is p...

Page 14: ...G 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 the vehicle WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju...

Page 15: ...r door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 16: ...ming procedure 3 Place the key into the ignition 4 Within 10 seconds cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position a minimum of four times ending in the Off position Do not start the engine 5 Within 30 seconds press the driver s door lock switch in the LOCK direction 6 A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has been disabled 7 To re activate this feature repeat the above ste...

Page 17: ...eat belt fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may be confusing during this program ming procedure 3 Insert the key into the ignition 4 Within 15 seconds cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position a minimum of four times ending in the Off position Do not start the engine 5 Within 30 seconds press the driver s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction 6 A single chime will...

Page 18: ...door lock system To use the system open each rear door and slide the control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child protection locks When the system on a door is engaged that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2 ...

Page 19: ...the desired position NOTE For emergency exit with the system engaged move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or activate the panic alarm from distances a minimum of 66 feet 20 meters using a hand held radio transmitter The transmitter need not be poin...

Page 20: ...UNLOCK button A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed 3 Release both buttons at the same time 4 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK UNLOCK button on the keyfob NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm t...

Page 21: ...essing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm 6 If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature repeat the above steps Flash Lamps with Lock Programming 1 Press and hold the UNLOCK ...

Page 22: ...nd time Panic mode will automatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle is started or exceeds 15 mph 24 km h During the Panic Mode the door locks and remote keyless entry systems will function normally Panic mode will not disarm the security system on vehicles so equipped General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subje...

Page 23: ...eprogram them for your vehicle Use the following procedure to program additional key fobs if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key 1 Enter your vehicle and close all doors 2 Fasten your seat belt Fastening the seatbelt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program ming procedure 3 Place the key into the ignition 4 Turn the ignition to the ON position Do not start the engin...

Page 24: ... up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was heard After 60 seconds all programmed fobs function normally NOTE If you do not have a programmed transmitter contact your dealer for details Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery 2 required is CR2032 1 If the key fob is equipped with a screw remove the screw With the transmitter buttons facing down use a flat blade to pry the tw...

Page 25: ...ecurity light in the instrument cluster will flash for an additional 15 minutes The engine will not run until the system is disarmed To Set the Alarm The alarm will set when you use the power door locks or use the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors After all the doors are locked and closed the security light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the system is arming ...

Page 26: ... used To exit alarming mode press the RKE Unlock button or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key The security alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the system will arm unexpectedly If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter the alarm will sound when you pull the door handle to exit NOTE You may accidentally activ...

Page 27: ... give you finger tip control of all four power win dows There is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 28: ...te the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors To disable the window controls on the other doors press the window lock button To enable the window controls press the window control button again THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2 ...

Page 29: ...r windows together to minimize the buffeting OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers knee bolsters front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if equipped left and right side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a windo...

Page 30: ... street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and that they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All seating p...

Page 31: ...bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never b...

Page 32: ...he back of the front seat next to your arm in the rear seat Grasp the latch plate and 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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 2 ...

Page 33: ... 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 will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be u...

Page 34: ...ble and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt syst...

Page 35: ... up or down to the position that serves you best As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average you ll prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in the desired position The adjuster has an easy up EZ Up feature which will allow it to be moved up without engaging th...

Page 36: ...nly 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 slack pull the loose end of the webbing Wear the lap belt snug against the hips Sit back and erect in the seat then adjust the belt as tightly as is comfortable Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for front outboard seating positions are equipp...

Page 37: ... System BeltAlert will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver s seat belt is buckled The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will be reactivated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be en abled or disabled by your authorized deale...

Page 38: ...uckled Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the...

Page 39: ...mended seating positions Remove and store the extender when not needed Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel The passenger front airbag is mounted in 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTIN...

Page 40: ... Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open to allow airbag deployment WARNING Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de signed to open only when the airbags are inflatin...

Page 41: ...derate to severe side collisions But even in collisions where the airbags work you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint Infants in rear fac...

Page 42: ...e section later in this owner s manual WARNING Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags Being too close to the steering wheel or instru ment panel during airbag deployment could cause serious ...

Page 43: ...assification System OCS for the Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Module Passenger Airbag Disable PAD Indicator Light Weight Sensors How the Airbag System Works The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate The front airbag inflators are de signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation from direction pr...

Page 44: ...icator light will function normally Refer to Passen ger Airbag Disable PAD Indicator Light in this section If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the AIRBAG warning light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up WARNING Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru ment panel could mean you wo...

Page 45: ... word OFF to show that the passenger airbag will not inflate during a collision requiring airbags When the right front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat the passenger air bag will not inflate even though the Passenger Airbag Disable PAD indicator lamp is not illuminated The PAD indictor light should not be illuminated when teenagers most children in a forwar...

Page 46: ...icle is equipped with an occupant classification system children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat if equipped in an appropriate child restraint see section on child restraints Front Passenger Seat Occupant Passenger Airbag Disable PAD Indicator Light Airbag Status Adult OFF ON Grocery Bags Heavy Briefcases and Other Rela tively Light Ob jects ON OFF Empty or Very Lig...

Page 47: ...ed behind the front passen ger seat because this can also affect occupant classifica tion If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way it should only be serviced by an authorized dealer If the seat is removed or even if the seat attachment bolts are loosened or tightened in any way take the vehicle to an authorized dealer If there is a fault present in the OCS the Airbag Warning Light a red l...

Page 48: ...rain the driver and front passenger The driver s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag The passenger s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle The Occupant Classification Module OCM is lo cated beneath the front passenger seat The OCM classifies the occupant...

Page 49: ...r of the time it takes to blink your eye Make sure you are seated and belted properly and do not position items in the area where the window bag inflates This especially applies to children The window bag is only about 3 1 2 inches 9 cm thick when it is inflated The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger and position every one for the best interaction wit...

Page 50: ...ept those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler Mopar威 WARNING Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly its related compo nents or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci dent A modified vehicle may no...

Page 51: ... smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing...

Page 52: ...s on the right front passenger seat back The additional weight may cause the Occupant Classification System to be unable to correctly classify the right front occupant This could allow the passenger frontal airbag to inflate when it is not desired You need proper knee impact protection in a collision Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters It is dangerous to...

Page 53: ...too small for a rear facing infant restraint or because the infant has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the infant is a child age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat because there is no rear seat because there is no rear seat position available or because the child has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the...

Page 54: ...Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On Off Switch push the key in and turn counterclockwise and remove the key from the switch This will turn On the passenger frontal airbag The passenger airbag disable PAD lamp will now be Off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Event Data Recorder EDR In the event of an airbag deployment your vehicle is designed to record up to 2 sec...

Page 55: ... before accessing the electronic data stored unless ordered to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction i e pursuant to a warrant A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases such as those maintained by the US govern ment and various ...

Page 56: ...in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat if available According to crash statistics chil dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front There are different sizes a...

Page 57: ...used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag that does not have a switch to turn the airbag Off An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child se...

Page 58: ...f the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm For additional information refer to www seatcheck org 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 direc...

Page 59: ...o that it is not necessary to use a locking clip If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the manufacture...

Page 60: ... tether strap kits or retro fit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re straint in any vehicle Club Cab The Club Cab front and rear right if equipped with a rear seat passenger seating positions have lower anchorages for LATCH equipped child restraints Quad Cab The Quad Cab second row seat has lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat...

Page 61: ...er to the next section for typical installation instructions Installing the LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Again carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system The re...

Page 62: ...ttach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars pushing aside the seat cover material Then attach the tether strap to the anchor age located on the back of the seat being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint If your vehicle is equipped with ad...

Page 63: ...ch ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it should not be necessary to use a locking clip If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loose...

Page 64: ...he buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position or use the locking clip provided with your child restraint See the section Child Restraint Tether Anchor to com plete the child seat installation Child Restraint Tether Anchor The Club Cab model has two routing straps located behind each of the rear outboard seat ing positions The tether anchor itse...

Page 65: ...r child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure the child restraint tether strap is always routed through the proper anchor strap inner loop Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat Club Cab 1 Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the front passenger seat back and under the head restraint 2 Connect the tether strap to the l...

Page 66: ...are located behind the flip down door on the cab back panel padded bolster 2 Route the tether strap across to the center tether anchorage The center tether is located behind the slide door in the center of the vehicle between the two seating positions 3 Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor strap is pulled tight THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2 ...

Page 67: ...bing material loop located directly behind the child restraint 2 Route the tether strap across to the nearest installed anchor strap and attach the tether strap hook to the anchor strap inner metal ring 3 Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both anchor straps are pulled tight NOTE Two Anchors must be used for any of the three seating positions 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICL...

Page 68: ...Multiple Child Restraint Double Cab THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 2 ...

Page 69: ...sses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to ...

Page 70: ...ate control system to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed and the controls in any position except OFF or RECIRC The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle or damage to the underside or rear of the ve...

Page 71: ...g the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You can feel the air directed against the windshield Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure Lights ...

Page 72: ...ck the area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel water oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected the cause should be located and corrected THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 2 ...

Page 73: ...ding Feature If Equipped 80 Electric Remote Control Mirrors 81 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 82 䡵 Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 82 Operations 84 Phone Call Features 91 UConnect System Features 93 Advanced Phone Connectivity 98 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System 100 䡵 Seats 105 Manual Seat Adjustment 105 Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners 106 3 ...

Page 74: ...3 Battery Saver 114 Headlamp Delay 115 Headlights Parking Lights Panel Lights 115 Daytime Running Lights Canada Only 116 Lights On Reminder 116 Fog Lights If Equipped 116 Cargo Light If Equipped 117 䡵 Multifunction Control Lever 117 Turn Signals 117 Passing Light 118 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 118 Windshield Wipers 119 Windshield Washers 120 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 120 䡵 Electronic Speed Cont...

Page 75: ...eset 127 Step Button 127 Average Fuel Economy AVG ECO 128 Distance To Empty DTE 128 Trip Odometer ODO 128 Elapsed Time ET 128 C T Button 129 Compass Temperature Display 129 Automatic Compass Calibration 129 Manual Compass Calibration 130 To Put Into a Calibration Mode 130 Outside Temperature 131 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 132 Programming HomeLink 133 Canadian Programming Gate Programming 135...

Page 76: ...ctrical Outlet Use With Engine Off Battery Fed Configuration 141 䡵 Floor Console If Equipped 142 Floor Console Features 142 䡵 Center Storage Compartment If Equipped 143 䡵 Cup Holders 144 䡵 Tailgate Removal 145 䡵 Slide In Campers 145 Camper Applications 145 General Information 146 Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped With A Cap Or Slide In Campers 146 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHI...

Page 77: ... the mirror to the night position toward rear of truck The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head light glare from vehicles behind you You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror A light in the button will indicate when the dimming ...

Page 78: ...de 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 on the inside mirror Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature If Equipped Folding exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage Automatic Dimming Mirror 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 79: ...just a mirror turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move When finished adjusting the mirror turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 3 ...

Page 80: ...d mirrors HANDS FREE COMMUNICATION UConnect IF EQUIPPED UConnect is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnect allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g Call ѧ Mike ѧ Work or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your cellular phone s audio is trans mitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio wh...

Page 81: ... long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s UConnect system The UConnect system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system Only one linked or paired cellular phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages as equipped The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system and the control buttons...

Page 82: ...ommand and then guided through the available options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the voice on beep which follows the Ready prompt or another prompt For certain operations compound commands can be used For example instead of saying Setup and then Phone Pairing the following compound command can be said Setup Phone Pairing For each feature explanation in this section only the c...

Page 83: ...eturned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu Pair Link UConnect System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect system you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled cellular phone NOTE The UConnect system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands Free Profile version 0 96 or higher See www chrysler com uconne...

Page 84: ...p For identification purposes you will be prompted to give the UConnect system a name for your cellular phone Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7 1 being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect system However at any given time only one cellul...

Page 85: ... and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call by Saying a Name Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Call System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say John Doe where John Doe is a previ ousl...

Page 86: ...en prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations...

Page 87: ...obile and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the Phonebook Edit feature Delete Entries in the UConnect Phonebook NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of t...

Page 88: ...stem will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The UConnect system will play the names of all the phonebook entries To call one of the names in the list press ...

Page 89: ...e 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 cell phone Press the Phone button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The UConnect system compatible phones in mark...

Page 90: ... at one time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the Phone 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 Voice Recogni tion button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under Making a Second Call...

Page 91: ...s switched off a call can continue on the UConnect system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone After ignition key is switched to off a call can continue on the UConnect system for certain duration after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect system ...

Page 92: ...area If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect system is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Emergency and the UConnect system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num ber This feature is only supported in the USA NOTE The emergency number dialed is based on the Cou...

Page 93: ...rd Paging To learn how to page refer to Working with Automated Systems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect system Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to Working with Automated Systems Working with Automated Systems This method is designed to be used in instances where one genera...

Page 94: ... aѧ you could press the Voice Recognition button and say Pair a Phone to select that option without 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 sys tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt an...

Page 95: ... play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situation 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 system you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the othe...

Page 96: ...be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue tooth connection between a UConnect paired cellular phone and the UConnect system follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the Phone button to begin After the ...

Page 97: ...time while the list is being played then say the priority number of the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the UCon nect system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately with in 30 feet the vehicle Delete UConnect Paired Cellular Phones Press the Phone button to begin Af...

Page 98: ... is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end ...

Page 99: ...ition Operation from driver seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loud ness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the UConnect system Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally lose connection to the UConnect system When this hap pens the connection can gene...

Page 100: ...102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 101: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...

Page 102: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 103: ...ng Phonebook Phone book Return to main menu Return Main menu Select phone select Set up Phone settings phone set up SEATS Manual Seat Adjustment The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat near the floor Lift the lever and move the seat to the desired position Release the bar to lock the seat into position Using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters ...

Page 104: ... are equipped with recliners The reclining mechanism is operated by a lever located on the right side of the passenger s seat and the left side of the driver s seat To recline lean forward slightly before lifting the lever then push back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Using body pressure lean forward and r...

Page 105: ... Equipped The manual lumbar support rotary control adjustment is located on the left side of the driver s seat Rotate the knob to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support Adjustable Head Restraints Front Seating Positions Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Pull up or push down on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as p...

Page 106: ...traint and push down on the head restraint 6 Way Power Seat Adjuster Driver s Side Only The 6 way power seat adjuster switches are on the outboard side of the driver s seat Use this switch to move the seat up or down forward or rearward or tilt 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 107: ...itches control the seat movement The four way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwards to get the most comfortable position The same switch can be moved up and down to Power Seat Control Location Up Down Forward and Rearward UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3 ...

Page 108: ...e desired switch once to obtain High heat level then press the switch again to obtain Low heat level A third button press will turn Off the heated seat If you do not purposefully turn the switch Off the seat heating level will automatically change to the next lower level or Off The High heat level operates for 30 minutes ap proximate the Low heat level operates for 30 minutes approximate The heate...

Page 109: ...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 or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of...

Page 110: ...ood to close it Use a firm downward push at the center front edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving Secondary Latch Location Push Do...

Page 111: ...n the dimmer control rotating wheel on the right side of the switch is rotated to the second upward detent position or if equipped when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob When a door is open and the interior lights are on rotating the dimmer UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 ...

Page 112: ...is position the audio display may be difficult to read if the headlights are on during the daytime Club Cab Quad Cab models may have an optional switched dome lamp that may be operated by pressing the lens Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle s battery Load Shed ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15 minutes o...

Page 113: ...g the ignition ON Headlights Parking Lights Panel Lights When the headlight switch is rotated to the first position the parking lights taillights side marker lights license plate light and instrument panel lights are all turned on The headlights will turn ON when the switch is rotated to the second position Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses that are lighter and less susceptibl...

Page 114: ...ing Lights will turn off Lights on Reminder If the headlights parking lights courtesy lights or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned off a chime will sound when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The foglights are turned ON by placing the head light rotary control in the parking light or head light position and pushing in the headlight rotary control The fog lights...

Page 115: ...cargo lights will also turn on for 30 seconds when a key fob Unlock is pressed as part of the illuminated entry feature MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER The multifunction control lever is located on the left side of the steering column Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right hand or left hand turn UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 3 ...

Page 116: ...faster rate You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down NOTE If a turn signal has been left on for at least a mile duration a continuous chime will sound Passing Light 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 Hi...

Page 117: ... delay range The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the LO continual speed position The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles to a cycle every 2 seconds The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph 16 km or less WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident You might...

Page 118: ...is released It will then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If the washer knob is pushed for a period greater than 1 second while in the OFF position the wiper will wipe approximately three wipes after the wash knob is released To prevent freeze up of your windshield washer system in cold weather select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your cli...

Page 119: ... is locked before driving ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged this device takes over accelerator opera tion at speeds greater than refer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine The controls are mounted on the steering wheel To Activate Push the ON OFF button to the ON position In the instrument cluster the word CRUISE illuminates when the system is on UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 120: ...F button to the OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the memory WARNING Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system to cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you aren t using it To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push and release the RESUME button R...

Page 121: ...peed decrease refer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine Each time the button is tapped speed will decrease For example tapping the button 3 times will decrease the speed by 3 times the speed listed in the table below refer to the table below for the speed for your specific engine To decrease speed while the speed control is on press and hold the DECEL button Release the butto...

Page 122: ...on the accelerator pedal to maintain the desired speed Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may exhibit several downshifts under the above conditions To reduce the frequency of the downshifts and to im prove vehicle performance it is advisable to lock out overdrive by pressing the TOW HAUL button located at the end of the gear shifter WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the sys...

Page 123: ...rtesy light position fully upward position or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter if so equipped These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing the recessed area of the corresponding lens NOTE The courtesy reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the v...

Page 124: ...re display and one of four trip conditions being monitored US M Button Use this button to change the display from U S to metric measurement units RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays Average Fuel Economy Trip Odometer Elapsed time 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 125: ...for 3 seconds the Global Reset feature will reset the distance to empty using a default fuel economy value fuel economy trip odometer and elapsed time displays Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 3 ...

Page 126: ...e instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level When Distance To Empty 0 the fuel gauge pointer will initially be on the red E marker At this point fuel gauge pointer on the the red E marker there is reserve fuel capacity which corresponds to approximately 8 of tank volume This reserve capacity was put in place to prevent the likelihood of customers running out of...

Page 127: ...es above 32 F 0 C the road surface may be icy particularly in woods or on bridges Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per sonal injury or property damage Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will be displayed...

Page 128: ...rn on the ignition and set the display to Compass Temperature Press and hold the RESET button to change the display between VAR compass variance and CAL compass calibration modes When the CAL sym bol is displayed complete one 360 degree turn in an area free from large metal objects or power lines The CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally Compass Variance is the difference...

Page 129: ...select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation Outside Temperature Because the ambient temperature sensor is located un derhood engine temperature can influence the displayed temperature therefore temperature readings are slowly updated when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h or during stop and go driving Compass Variance Map UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...

Page 130: ... or on the internet at www homelink com WARNING A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety stan dards This includes most garage door opener mod els manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage...

Page 131: ...jects Programming HomeLink NOTE When programming a garage door opener it is advised to park outside the garage It is also recom mended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis sion of the radio frequency signal 1 Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons and release only when the indicator li...

Page 132: ...or Canadian Pro gramming section 4 The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from the slow to the rapid flash 5 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly...

Page 133: ...ammed HomeLink button Repeat the ⴖpress hold releaseⴖ sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink but tons begin with Programming step two Do not repeat step one ...

Page 134: ...press and release the programmed HomeLink button Activation will now occur for the trained device i e garage door opener gate operator security system entry door lock home office lighting etc For convenience the hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3...

Page 135: ...is Armed This prevents HomeLink operation due to un authorized vehicle entry HomeLink operation will be re stored when the Security Alarm has been Disarmed If you sell your vehicle be sure to erase the frequencies To erase all of the previously trained frequencies hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to flash This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS 210 of...

Page 136: ...e sun visors Press and hold the switch rearward to fully open the sunroof The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full open Momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature causing the sunroof to open automatically Sunroof Switch No Console 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ...l stop the sunroof and it will remain in a partial open position Again momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature To close the sunroof hold the switch in the forward position Again any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed forward again The sunroof is not completely closed...

Page 138: ...brasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS This vehicle has two 12V auxiliary power outlets that can provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de signed for use with standard power outlet adapters The outlets are located in the instrument panel below the temperature control setting knob and the other inside the full size center console When the option...

Page 139: ... battery feed Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF Battery Fed Configuration CAUTION Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers va...

Page 140: ... the instrument panel center stack Storage Compartments Some miscellaneous storage compartments and cup holders have rubber mats at the bottom the mats are both removable and dishwasher safe for cleaning pur poses Various storage compartments provide versatile and useful storage A coin holder is also provided inside the console storage compartment Cup Holders The cup holders fit a wide variety of ...

Page 141: ...olt power plug Side Open Armrest Lid Pressing the button on the left side of the console opens the console armrest lid The armrest lid will remain open until armrest lid is closed manually by pressing the lid back into place A penholder is provided on the inside of the armrest lid A tissue holder is also provided on the inside of the armrest lid which holds a pocket size soft pack of tissue CENTER...

Page 142: ...lders located on the console Refer to the section on floor console A two cavity cup holder is available on all Quad Cab with rear seats mounted on the floor Front Cup Holders Double Cab with Automatic Rear Cup Holders Double Cab with Automatic 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 143: ...t the same time 4 Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while making sure clearance from the box and taillight is maintained To reinstall the tailgate do the following 1 Slide the tailgate onto the driver s side pivot 2 Hold the tailgate at a 45 angle and insert it into the passenger side pivot 3 Clip the cables to the box SLIDE IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models are not recomm...

Page 144: ... service on these items contact the appli cable manufacturer To mount a camper unit with an overhang the tailgate can be removed Unlatch tailgate and remove support cables from the retainer pins Raise right side of tailgate until the lower right side pivot clears the hanger bracket Then slide the tailgate to the right to remove Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped With A Cap or Slide In Campe...

Page 145: ...59 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock 159 Clock Setting Procedure 160 䡵 Sales Code REF AM FM CD Single Disc Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability 160 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 161 Operation Instructions CD Mode 164 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 166 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 167 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped 168 4 ...

Page 146: ...For MP3 Audio Play 180 Load Eject Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 180 䡵 Satellite Radio If Equipped 182 System Activation 182 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 183 Selecting Satellite Mode In REF RAQ And RAK Radios 184 Selecting a Channel 184 Storing And Selecting Pre Set Channels 185 Using The PTY Program Type Button If Equipped 185 PTY Button Scan 185 PTY Button Seek 185 ...

Page 147: ...Maintenance 188 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 188 䡵 Climate Controls 189 Air Conditioning And Heater 189 Operating Tips 192 Operation Tips Chart 194 䡵 Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 195 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 149 4 ...

Page 148: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 150 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ...

Page 149: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 151 4 ...

Page 150: ...rized service immediately CAUTION Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running as you would not be able to react to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats The gauge pointer will remain near its last reading when the engine is turned off It will return to a true reading when the engine is restarted 3 Turn Signal Indicators When a turn signal is activated a right pointing ...

Page 151: ...reminder to buckle up This light will remain on as long as the seat belt remains unbuckled If this light flashes it indicates a fault in the airbag system Have the system checked by an authorized dealer 7 Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This light shows when the fog lights are ON 8 Coolant Temperature Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion For a bulb check this light will come o...

Page 152: ...d yourself see Section 7 of this manual Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 9 Speedometer Shows the vehicles speed 10 Voltage Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage The light should turn on momentarily as the engine is started If the light stays on or turns on while driving it indicates a problem with the charging system Immediate service should be ...

Page 153: ...and shut off the engine as soon as possible Immediate service should be obtained 14 Tachometer This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute rpm x 1000 15 Gear Selector The electronic gear selector display is self contained within the instrument cluster It displays the position of the automatic transmission shift lever and the relation of each position to all other positions For a good signal ...

Page 154: ...lacement be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined 18 Transmission Temperature Indicator This light indicates that there is excessive trans mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing If this light comes on stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster with the transmission in N...

Page 155: ...light will remain on until fluid is added and ignition switch is cycled 23 Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions and engine control system 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...

Page 156: ...icates when transfer case is in 4LO position 26 SVC Service 4WD Indicator The SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and will stay on for 2 seconds If the light stays on or comes on during driving it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is required 27 Cruise Light Speed Control This indicator lights when the electronic speed...

Page 157: ...eception FM Stereo signals produce better sound quality than AM signals However FM signals will only travel approxi mately 10 to 40 miles 16 to 64 km Tall structures or hills can cause interference with FM signals causing the sound to cut out ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio A digital readout shows the frequency and or time in hours and m...

Page 158: ...er the hours are adjusted press the right side Tune Audio control to set the minutes 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Audio control 5 To exit press any button knob or wait approximately 5 seconds SALES CODE REF AM FM CD SINGLE DISC RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate R...

Page 159: ... the ignition is ON Mode Button Radio Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player or Satellite Radio if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new ...

Page 160: ...nuing to the next To stop the search press PSCAN a second time Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the time button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune Audio control 3 After the hours are adjusted press the right side Tune Audio control to set the minutes The minutes will b...

Page 161: ...eft to increase or decrease the Treble tones Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will be displayed Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will be displayed Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak ers Pre...

Page 162: ...will be displayed Preset Buttons 1 6 Radio Mode These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push button memory 12 AM 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations Operation Instructions CD Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Inserting The Compact Disc Single CD Player Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing...

Page 163: ... the volume control or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers SCAN Button CD Mode Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track To stop the scan function press the button a second time EJECT Button CD Mode Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the last selected mode If you do not re...

Page 164: ...ration 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 cassette player or microphone and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers The auxiliary mode becomes active when an electrical device is plugged into the AUX jack using a standard 3 5 mm ster...

Page 165: ...o function PSCAN Button Auxiliary Mode No function TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day The time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds RW FF Auxiliary Mode No function RND SET Button Auxiliary Mode No function Mode Button Auxiliary Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player or Satellite Radio if equi...

Page 166: ...DIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO HANDS FREE PHONE AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS VES CAPABILITIES NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio RAQ Radio 168 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ...

Page 167: ...adio or Vehicle Entertainment System VES if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selec tion Holding the button will bypass stations with...

Page 168: ...seconds Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the time button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune Audio control 3 After the hours are adjusted press the right side Tune Audio control to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Audio control 5 To exit press any button knob or wait 5 seconds RW FF Radio Mode...

Page 169: ...h time and BAL ANCE will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak ers Press the rotary TUNE control again to exit setting tone balance and fade RND PTY Button R...

Page 170: ... Test Emergency Test Foreign Language Foreign_Language Information Information Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalgia Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Oldies Oldies Personality Personality Public Public Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Religious Music Religious_Music Religious Talk Religious_Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft_Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_ _B Sports Sports Talk T...

Page 171: ... is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET DIR button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push button memory You may add a second station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET DIR 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 t...

Page 172: ...e CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode an...

Page 173: ...tion will also return the sound from the speakers SCAN Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing LOAD EJECT Button CD Mode for CD Audio Play LOAD EJECT Load Press the LOAD EJECT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC Af...

Page 174: ...splay INSERT DISC for 10 seconds If no discs are inserted within 10 seconds NO DISCS LOADED will be dis played On some vehicles a disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF TIME Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press and hold FF Fast Forward and t...

Page 175: ...laying MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CD ROM CD R and CD RW Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 ...

Page 176: ...sion discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the mp3 exten sion as MP3 files Non 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 compre...

Page 177: ...oaded 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 times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folder...

Page 178: ...SC when the disc is loading LOAD EJECT Eject Press the LOAD EJECT button and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds it will b...

Page 179: ...on TUNE Control CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the TUNE Control allows the adjustment of Tone Balance and Fade AM FM Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Switches back to Radio mode RND PTY Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing this button plays files randomly SET DIR Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Press the SET DIR Button to display folders when playing an MP3 discs that have a file folder structure Turn the T...

Page 180: ...This service offers over 100 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios System Activation NOTE Your vehicle s radio must be on and in satellite mode when the activation process takes place To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sir...

Page 181: ...til the first four digits are displayed The radio will exit the ESN SID mode when any other button is pushed the ignition is turned OFF or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed ESN SID Access With RAQ and RAK Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds All twelve ESN SID num bers will be dis...

Page 182: ...and release the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for the next channel Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released Press and release the SCAN button if equipped to automatically change channels every 7 seconds The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving o...

Page 183: ...ype Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search NOTE Pressing the SEEK or SCAN button while performing a music type scan will change the channel by one and stop the search Pressing a pre set memory button during a music type scan will call up the memory channel and stop the search PTY Button ⴖSEEKⴖ When the desired program is obtained press the SEEK button within five seconds The channe...

Page 184: ...pt reception in the form of short audio mutes Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM 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 186 INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 185: ...tion and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre set station that you have programmed in the radio pre set push buttons 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 cu...

Page 186: ...erience difficulty in playing a particu lar disc it may be damaged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have theft protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from you...

Page 187: ...d press the snowflake button located at the right of the control panel Conditioned air will be directed through the outlets selected by the mode control A light at the top of the snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on Press the button a second time to turn the air conditioning off Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on This...

Page 188: ... interior air only Air flows through either the panel outlets or both the panel and floor outlets together depending wich recirculation mode is selected Panel Fresh Air Modes Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel Bi Level Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel and at the floor Floor Outside air flows primarily through the floor out let...

Page 189: ...re Control The rotary knob at the center of the control panel controls the temperature of the inte rior air You can choose your degree of comfort by rotating the knob The coldest tem perature setting is to the ex treme left blue region and the warmest setting is to the extreme right red region of the rotation Circulation The cab is designed with features to promote outside air circulation There ar...

Page 190: ...g and drive with the windows open for the first few minutes Once the hot air has been expelled close the windows and turn the mode selector to the Recirculation Panel Mode or Recirculation Mode Bi level position When a comfortable condition has been reached choose a mode position and adjust the tempera ture control knob and blower speed as necessary to maintain comfort For high humidity conditions...

Page 191: ...osion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating A 50 concentration of engine coolant to distilled water is recommended See coolant section of Owner s manual When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy traffic in hot weather especially when towing a trailer addi tional engine cooling may be required If this situation is encountered operate the...

Page 192: ...Operation Tips Chart 194 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ...

Page 193: ...witch will turn on the Rear Window Defroster and heated mirrors if equipped A light above the Rear Window Defroster symbol will illuminate to indicate the Rear Window Defroster is On Pushing the button again will turn the Rear Window Defroster Off prior to the time out The Rear Window Defroster will turn off automatically after 15 minutes after the first push 10 minutes after the second push and 5...

Page 194: ...matic Transmission 204 Automatic Transmission 204 䡵 Four Wheel Drive Operation 211 NV233 243 GII Transfer Case Operating Information Precautions 211 Shifting Procedure NV233 243 Transfer Case 214 NV244 Transfer Case Operating Information Precautions 216 Shifting Procedure NV244 Transfer Case 220 䡵 Limited Slip Rear Axle Differential If Equipped 223 䡵 Parking Brake 224 5 ...

Page 195: ...ding And Tire Pressure 234 䡵 Tires General Information 238 Tire Pressure 238 Tire Inflation Pressures 239 Radial Ply Tires 241 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 242 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 243 Tire Spinning 243 Tread Wear Indicators 244 Life Of Tire 245 Replacement Tires 245 Alignment And Balance 246 䡵 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information If Equipped 247 䡵 Tire Chains 247 䡵 Snow Tires 249 䡵 T...

Page 196: ...rtification Label 258 Curb Weight 259 Loading 259 䡵 Trailer Towing 261 Common Towing Definitions 261 Trailer Hitch Classification 264 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 265 Trailer And Tongue Weight 265 Towing Requirements 266 Towing Tips 270 Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped 272 䡵 Snowplow 272 Dodge Dakota Models 272 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 273 Recreational ...

Page 197: ... Recreational Towing 4WD Models 274 䡵 Traction 278 䡵 Equipment Identification Plate 279 200 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 198: ...th the shift lever in NEUTRAL or PARK position Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range WARNING Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mission cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a dischar...

Page 199: ...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 If the engine has been flooded it may start to run but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released If this occurs continue cranking with the acce...

Page 200: ...which can damage your ve hicle Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death Engine Block Heater If Equipped The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 volt AC elect...

Page 201: ...ut of Park Brake Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out of Park and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position Always depress the brake pedal first before moving the gear selector out of PARK Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or Neutral position in...

Page 202: ...rking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage WARNING It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear ...

Page 203: ...les per hour 72 km h in this range 1 First For driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at low speeds 25 mph 40 km h or less when going down hill To prevent excessive engine speed do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h in this range Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec tronically controlled fourth and fifth if equipped speed Overdrive The transmission will auto...

Page 204: ...ssion will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature If the transmission temperature becomes hot enough the TRANS TEMP light may illuminate and the transmission may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmission cools down After cooldown the transmission will resume normal opera tion The transmission will downshift from Overdrive to Drive if the accelerator ...

Page 205: ...er engages automatically at a calibrated speed at light throttle It engages at higher speeds under heavier acceleration This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in high gear When the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed or during acceleration the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages The feature is operational in Over drive and in Drive NOT...

Page 206: ... speed low until the clutch is fully engaged NOTE Damage to the clutch can result from starting in 2nd or 3rd gear with a loaded vehicle Use each gear in numerical order do not skip a gear When shifting from 5th to 6th gear do not apply exces sive knob load toward the Reverse gear gate as you may overpower Reverse crash through load and unintention ally clash into Reverse gear Also when shifting f...

Page 207: ...d Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired acceleration rate 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph km h En gine Model Axle Accelera tion Rate 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 3 7L ALL 3 21 3 55 ACCEL CRUISE 15 24 10 16 24 39 19 31 34 55 27 44 47 76 37 60 56 90 41 66 4 7L All 3 21 3 55 ACCEL CRUISE 15 24 25 40 40 65 45 72 50 81 Downshifting Moving from a high gear down to a ...

Page 208: ...tion 2WD for normal street and highway conditions dry hard surfaced roads When additional traction is required the transfer case 4HI and 4LO positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position see Shifting Procedure section for specific s...

Page 209: ...tion make certain that all the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer case position have been met To retry the selection turn the control knob back to the current position wait five 5 seconds and retry selection To find the shift require ments refer to the Shifting Procedure for your transfer case located in this section of the owner s manual The SVC 4WD warning light monitors the ele...

Page 210: ...nce in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case Because 4 wheel drive provides improved traction there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds Do not 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 N position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case...

Page 211: ...ad surfaces only Do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h N Neutral Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle See Recreational Towing for more infor mation Shifting Procedure NV233 243 Transfer Case NOTE If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met the transfer case will not shift the indicator li...

Page 212: ...ke Systems the 4x4 system will not allow shifts between 2WD 4HI if the rear wheels are spinning no traction In this situation the selected position indicator light will flash and the original position indicator light will remain ON At this time reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift There may be a delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to complete after the wheels have stopp...

Page 213: ...If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in process then the indicator light will flash and the current transfer case position will be maintained To retry the selection turn the control knob back to the current position wait five 5 seconds and retry shift NOTE The ign...

Page 214: ...can be used to lock the front and rear drive shafts together through the transfer case inter axle differ ential and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to these positions The 4HI and 4LO positions are intended for loose or slippery road surfaces only Driving in the 4HI and 4LO positions on dry hard surfaced roads may c...

Page 215: ... section of the owner s manual The SERVICE 4WD warning light monitors the electric shift 4WD system If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is required WARNING Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ⴖSVC 4WDⴖ light is illumi nated Not engaging the parking br...

Page 216: ...permit WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral N position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case Neutral N position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move even if the transmission is in the Park P position The parking brake should always ...

Page 217: ... road surfaces only Do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h N Neutral Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle See Recreational Towing for more infor mation Shifting Procedure NV244 Transfer Case NOTE If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met the transfer case will not shift The indicator lig...

Page 218: ...ke Systems the 4x4 system will not allow shifts between AWD 4HI if the rear wheels are spinning no traction In this situation an indicator light will flash until condi tions are met At this time reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift There may be a delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to complete after the wheels have stopped spinning NOTE Delayed shifting out of the 4HI p...

Page 219: ...transfer case control switch to the desired position 4 After the desired position indicator light is ON not flashing shift transmission back into gear release clutch on manual transmissions NOTE If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in process then the desired posi...

Page 220: ...urface the differential delivers more of the driving effort to the wheel having the better traction WARNING On vehicles equipped with a limited slip differen tial never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground and cause you to lose control of the vehicle Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear w...

Page 221: ...cing the gear shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of PARK NOTE The instrument cluster brake warning light indicates only that the parking brake is applied You must be sure the parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle When parking on a hill turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill gra...

Page 222: ...STEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle will be significantly more than that required with the power system operating If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal capability the remaining system will still function with some loss of braking ...

Page 223: ...ity Installation of such equipment should be done by qualified professionals Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System If Equipped This Anti Lock Brake System is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions The system operates with a separate com puter to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces The syst...

Page 224: ...ncrease braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be ...

Page 225: ...ystem will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers NOTE Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are consi...

Page 226: ...s stuck in snow sand or mud it can often be moved by a rocking motion Move the gear selector rhythmically between FIRST and REVERSE while applying slight pressure to the accelerator The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main tain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine is most effective Allow the engine to idle with the transmission selector in NEUTRAL for a...

Page 227: ...5 65R15 96H LT Light 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 high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have ...

Page 228: ... tire based on U S design standards T 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 STARTING AND OPERATING 231 5 ...

Page 229: ...itions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra Load or Reinforced Tire Light Load Light Load Tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum Load indicates the maximum l...

Page 230: ...l certifies 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 2 digits L9 Code representing the tire size 2 digits ABCD Code used by tire manufacturer 1 to 4 digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Numb...

Page 231: ... Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 the total weight your vehicle can carry 3 the tire size designed for your vehicle 4 the cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information 234 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 232: ...the Vehicle Loading section of this manual To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determi...

Page 233: ... 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 calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of o...

Page 234: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 237 5 ...

Page 235: ...and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fa...

Page 236: ...ure is listed on either the face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information section of this manual The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for ...

Page 237: ...s 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 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperatu...

Page 238: ...ehicle 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 an accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four or 6 in case of trucks with dual rear wheels Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and ...

Page 239: ...is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare Do not install mo...

Page 240: ...he first opportunity WARNING The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than 60 mph 100 km h Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly Replace or repair the original tire at the first opportunity an...

Page 241: ...ng wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 inch 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Many state...

Page 242: ...vide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed see the paragraph on tread wear indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa tion placard for the size designation of your tire...

Page 243: ...acity 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 an accident 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 tires of a different size may result...

Page 244: ... 150 lbs 68 kg each plus 200 lbs 91kg of cargo Cold tire inflation pressures for a lightly loaded vehicle will be found on the face of the driver s door TIRE CHAINS CAUTION The use of chains is permitted only on vehicles equipped with P245 70R16 tires Use only Class S chains or other traction aids that meet SAE Type S specifications Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires Chains must be...

Page 245: ...ged period on dry pavement Observe the tire chain manufacturer s instructions on method of installation operating speed and conditions for usage Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the manufacturer These cautions apply to all chain traction devices includ ing link and cable radial chains Tire chain use is permitted onl...

Page 246: ...d be checked before using these tire types TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat terns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthw...

Page 247: ...ome circumstances may result in poorer performance The 4 7 HO engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide satisfac tory fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded gasoline hav ing an octane range of 87 to 91 The manu facturer recommends the use of 91 octane for optimum performance Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However c...

Page 248: ... spe cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality We strongly support the use of reformulated gasolines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will provide excellent performance and durability for the engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are re...

Page 249: ...asoline pump therefore you should ask your gaso line retailer whether or not his her gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than allowed in the United States MMT is pro hibited in Federal and California reformulated gasolines Materials Added To Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are required to ...

Page 250: ...l spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled Fuel Cap Holder STARTING AND OPERATING 253 5 ...

Page 251: ...e gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system WARNING Never allow any lit smoking materials near the vehicles while removing the cap or filling the tank Never add fue...

Page 252: ...ervice assistance When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loaded vehicle when the humidity is low and the temperature is high use a premium unleaded fuel to help prevent spark knock If spark knock persists lighten the load or engine piston damage may result The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Many of these products contain high concentrati...

Page 253: ...ve the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the vehicle CATALYTIC CONVERTER The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasol...

Page 254: ...em A scorching odor may be detected if you continue to run a malfunctioning engine The odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs the vehicle should be stopped the engine shut off and the vehicle allowed to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifications should be obtained imme diately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off t...

Page 255: ...el and shows the Month Day and Hour of manufacture The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your Vehicle Identification Number VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle including driver passengers vehicle options and cargo The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and rear axle systems Total load must be limited so that ...

Page 256: ...ire size listed Inflation Pressure Cold 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 the vehicle with all fluids including vehicle fuel at full capacity conditions and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle The front and rear curb weight values are determin...

Page 257: ...n have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate WARNING 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 the way your vehicle handles This could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle A loaded vehicle is shown in...

Page 258: ...sinformation to tow yourload asef ficiently a safely aspossible To maintain warranty coverage follow the r equir ements and r ecommendations in this manual concerning ve hiclesused fortrailertowing Common Towing Definitions Thefollowing trailertowing r elated definitionswillas you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle W eightRating GVWR The GVWR isthe totalallowable weightofyour...

Page 259: ...mbination Note that GCWR ratings in clude a 68 kg 150 lbs allowance for the pr esence ofa driver Gross Axle W eightRating GAWR TheGAWR isthemaximum capacity ofthefr ontand r ear axles Distribute the load over the fr ontand r ear axle evenly Make sur e thatyou do notexceed eitherfr ontor r earGAWR W ARNING Itisimportantthatyou do notexceed the maximum frontorrearGAWR A dangerousdriving condition ca...

Page 260: ...ar on the markettoday and they r e commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers W eight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing hitch includes a r eceiverattac to the tow vehicle plus a r emovable hitch head and spring bar assembly that fits into the r eceiver openin and hook up bracketsthatconnectthe spring barsto the trailerframe Fifth WheelHitch A specialhigh platform with acoupling th...

Page 261: ...asscan tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the corr ecttrailerhitch foryourintended towing condition Refer to Trailer Towing W eights Maximum Trailer W eight Ratings for the website addr ess that contains the necessary information foryourspecific drivetrain TrailerHitch Classification Class Max GTW Gross TrailerWt Clas sI LightDuty 2 000 lbs 907 kg ClassII Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1587 ...

Page 262: ...s 10 to 15 of the Gr oss Trailer W eight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loadsbalanced overthewheelsorheavierin the r ear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which willcause loss of contr olof vehicle and trailer Failur e to load trailers heavier in fr ont is the cause of many traileraccidents Neverexceed the maximum tongue weightstamped on yourbumperortrailerhitch Consider th...

Page 263: ...oading Information plac ar d in theTir eSafety Information Section ofthismanual Towing Requirements To pr omote pr oper br eak in of your new vehicle driv etrain components the following guidelines ar e r ecom mended CAUTION Avoid towing a trailerforthe first500 miles 805 km of vehicle operation Doing so may damage yourvehicle During the first 500 miles 805 km of trailer towing limityourspeed to 5...

Page 264: ...sion chas sisstr uctur e ortir es Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connectthe chains to the frame orhook r etainersofthe vehicle hitch Cr ossthe chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack forturning corners Vehicleswith trailersshould notbeparked on agrade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Putthe tow vehicle automatictransm...

Page 265: ...rusage Check for signs of tir e wear or visible tir e damage befor e towing a trailer Refer to the Tir es General Information section of this manual on Tr ead W ear Indicatorsforthe pr operinspection pr ocedur e When r eplacing tir es r eferto the Tir es GeneralInfor mation section ofthismanualon ReplacementTir esfor pr oper tir e r eplacement pr ocedur es Replacing tir es with a higherload carryi...

Page 266: ...ING Do notconnecttrailer brakes to your vehicle s hy draulic brake lines Itcan overload yourbrake sys tem and cause itto fail You mightnothave brakes when you need them and could have an accident Towing any trailer willincrease your stopping dis tance When towing you should allow foradditional space between yourvehicle and the vehicle in front ofyou Failure to do so could resultin an accident Towi...

Page 267: ...lcomplete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Referto the following illustrations Towing Tips Befor e setting out on a trip practice turning stoppi and backing the trailer in an ar ea away fr om heavy traf fic 4 Pin Connector 7 Pin Connector 270 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 268: ...ld be changed ifyou REGULARLY tow a trailerformor e than 45 minutesofcontinuousoperation See Schedule B in section 8 of this manualfor transmission fluid change intervals NOTE Check the automatic transmission fluid level befor e towing Towing Tips Tow Haul IfEquipped To r educe potentialforautomatictransmission over heat ing turn the TOW HAUL OD OFF featur e ON when driving in hilly ar eas or shif...

Page 269: ... Operating information in the Maintenance section ofthismanualformor e informa tion TrailerTowing Mirrors IfEquipped These mirr ors ar e designed with an adjustable mirr or head to pr ovide a gr eater vision range when towing extra wide loads To change position inboar d or out boar d the mirr orhead should be r otated flipped Outor In A smallblindspotmirr orisintegrated onto the main mirr orsurfac...

Page 270: ...ause damage to the vehicle W ARNING Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could ad versely af fectperformanceoftheairbag system in an accident Do notexpectthatthe airbag willperform as described earlierin this manual RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC RecreationalTowing 2WD Models Recr eational towing of 2WD models is not allowable Towing the vehicle with the transmission in Neutralcan causes...

Page 271: ...ontrolSwitch Shiftsinto and outoftransfer case Neutral N can take place with the selector switch in any mode position AutomaticTransmissionsmustbe placed in P Park position forrecreationaltowing ManualTransmissions mustbe placed in gear for example 4th gear forrecreationaltowing Failure to follow these procedures can cause severe transmis sion and ortransfercase damage RecreationalTowing Procedure...

Page 272: ...depr essthe r ecessed transfercase Neutral N button for 4 seconds 7 After shift is completed and the Neutral N light comeson r elease Neutral N button 8 Startengine 9 Shiftautomatic transmission into Reverse R 10 Release brake pedalforfive secondsand ensur e that ther e isno vehicle movement 11 Repeatsteps9 and 10 with the transmission in Drive D 12 Shut engine OFF and place ignition key to the un...

Page 273: ...fthe key in notON the shiftwillnottake place and no position indicatorlightswillbe on orflashing NOTE Flashing neutral N position indicator light indicatesthatshiftr equir ementshave notbeen met CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occurifthe trans mission isshifted into Park P with thetransfercase in Neutral N and the engine RUNNING W ith the transfercase in Neutral N ensure thatthe engine is O...

Page 274: ...sion t Park P orshiftmanualtransmission to Neutral NOTE Items1 thr ough 5 ar er equir ementsthatmustbe metpriorto depr essing the Neutral N selection button and mustcontinue to be metuntil1 second elapsesand theshifthasbeen completed Ifany oftheser equir ements with the exception o f3 key ON ar e notmetprior to depr essing the Neutral N button orar e no longermet during the 1 second time then allo...

Page 275: ...e vehicle CAUTION Do notuse a bumpermounted clamp on tow bar on your vehicle The bumper face bar will be damaged Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid willleak from the transfercase and damage internalparts TRACTION When driving on wetorslushy r oads itispossible fora wedge ofwater to build up between the tir e and r oad surface This is known as hydr oplaning and may cause partialor ...

Page 276: ...PMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE TheequipmentIdentification Plateislocated on thehoo innersurface The following information about your vehicle is dis played on thisplate Model Wheelbase Vehicle Identif cation Number Tr uck Or derNumber and codenumbers with descriptions of all pr oduction and special equip menton the tr uck asshipped fr om the factory NOTE Always r efer to the equipment identification pl...

Page 277: ...2 Adding Fuel 282 Changing A FlatTir e 284 Jack Location 284 Removing The Spar e Tir e 286 Tir e Changing Pr ocedur e 288 Jump Starting 293 Emer gency Tow Hooks IfEquipped 296 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 297 Four WheelDrive Vehicles 297 Two WheelDrive Vehicles 297 6 ...

Page 278: ...isisan emer gency warning system and should notbe used when the vehicle is in motion Use itwhen your vehicle is disabled and is cr eating a safety hazar d f othermotorists Ifitisnecessary to leavethevehicleto go forservice flashersystem willcontinue to operate with the ignit key r emoved and the vehicle locked ADDING FUEL Ifusing aportablefuelcontainer itshould haveaflexib nozzle long enough to r ...

Page 279: ...njury Thevolatility ofpresentgasolinesmay causeabuild up of pressure in the fuel tank that may increase while you drive This pressure can resultin a spray ofgasoline and orvapors when you remove the cap from a hotvehicle Removing the cap slowly allows the pressure to ventand prevents fuelspray Never allow any lit smoking materials near the vehicle while removing the cap orfilling the tank Never ad...

Page 280: ... tir e changing toolsar eaccessed by lifting up ther earpassen gerseat The jack is secur ed in place by turning the jack scr ew untilthe jack issecur ed into place A finger operated helper toolis pr ovided to assist r e moval and stowage of the jack This tool must be r emoved to operate the jack forchanging the spar e tir e Jack Stowage Location Extended Cab 284 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 281: ...Jack Stowage Location Extended Cab Jack Stowage Location Double Cab WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285 6 ...

Page 282: ...e is on the gr ound with enough cable slack to allow you to pullit outfr om underthe vehicle When the spar e is clear tilt ther etainerattheend ofthecableand pullitthr ough the centerofthe wheel Steps forRemoving the Spar e Tir e Removethejack fr om thestowagecompartmentusing the supplied fingerassisttool Remove the fingerassisttoolfr om jack and setaside untiljack isstowed Assemble the jack tools...

Page 283: ...Inserting Lug W rench and Extension Turning Lug W rench and Extension WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287 6 ...

Page 284: ...uld slip of fthe jack and fallon you You could be crushed Never getany partof your body undera vehicle thatis on a jack Neverstartorrun theenginewhilethevehicleison ajack Ifyou need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service centerwhere itcan be raised on a lift Do notraisethisvehicleusing abumperjack Thescissor jack isdesigned asatoolforchanging tir eson thisvehic only It is not r ecommen...

Page 285: ...ning Flasher Block both the fr ontand r ear ofthewheeldiagonally oppo site the jacking position For example if the right fr ont wheelisbeing changed block the leftr earwheel Passengersshould notr emain in the vehicle when the vehicle isbeing jacked Instructions 1 Lower and r emove the spar e wheel jack and tools fr om stowage 2 Using the wheelwr ench loosen butdo notr emove the wheel nuts by turni...

Page 286: ...en changing a r ear wheel assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Place the jack under the axle in the positions shown with the drive tubes extending to the r ear Connectthe jack tube extension and wheelwr ench Positioning ofthe Jack FrontWheels LeftRearJacking Location 290 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 287: ... remove the tire 5 Remove the wheelnutsand pullthe wheelof f Install thespar ewheeland wheelnutswith theconeshaped end ofthenutstowar d thewheel Lightly tighten thenuts To avoid risk offor cing the vehicle of fthe jack do notfull tighten the nutsuntilthe vehicle hasbeen lower ed NOTE Do notoilwheelstuds Forchr ome wheels do notsubstitute with chr ome plated wheelnuts 6 Using the wheelwr ench finis...

Page 288: ... plated wheelnuts W ARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warningsto help preventpersonalinjury ordamage to yourvehicle Alwayspark on afirm levelsurfaceasfarfrom the edge ofthe roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Block the wheeldiagonally opposite the wheelto be raised Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking Neverstartthe engine with the vehicle on a jack Do notletanyone sit...

Page 289: ...isfirmly in place To Stow the Flat or Spar e Wheelr etainer does not fit thr ough thecenterofthealuminum wheel Thetir emust be stor ed in a safe mannerin the bed ofthe tr uck JUMP STARTING W ARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contacteyes skin orcloth ing Don t lean over battery when attaching clampsorallow the clampsto touch each other If acid splashes ...

Page 290: ...eautomatictransmission in PARK and turn theignition OFF on both vehicles 3 Turn OFF heater radio and allunnecessary electrical loads 4 Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminalofthe boosterbattery Connectthe otherend of the same cable to the positive terminalofthe dischar ged battery W ARNING Do notpermitvehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and ...

Page 291: ...pointbefore attempting jump start 6 Startthe engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery letthe engine idle a few minutes then startthe engine in the vehicle with the dischar ged battery 7 When r emoving the jumpercables r everse the above sequence exactly Be car efulofthe moving beltsand fan W ARNING Any procedure otherthan above could resultin 1 Personal injury caused by electrolyte squi...

Page 292: ...gency tow hooks W ARNING Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle Chainsmay break causing seriousinjury or death W ARNING Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks Tow straps and chains may break causing serious injury 296 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 293: ...State and local laws applying to vehicles undertow mustbe observed Four WheelDrive Vehicles The manufactur er r ecommends towing with allwheels OFF the gr ound Acceptable methods ar e to tow the vehicleon a flatbed orwith oneend ofthevehicleraise and the opposite end on a towing dolly Two WheelDrive Vehicles Pr ovided thatthe transmission isoperable tow with th transmission in Neutraland the ignit...

Page 294: ...th the r earwheels raised and the fr ontwheels on the gr ound orwith the fr ontend raised and the r earwheels on a towing dolly NOTE Towing the vehicle with the r earwheelson the gr ound atmor ethan 30mph 50km h orformor ethan 15 miles 25 km can cause sever e transmission damage 298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 295: ...FuelFillerCap Message 304 EmissionsInspection And Maintenance Pr ograms 305 ReplacementParts 306 DealerService 307 Maintenance Pr ocedur es 307 Engine Oil 307 Engine OilFilter 311 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tensioner 312 Spark Plugs 312 Engine AirCleanerFilter 313 Engine FuelFilter 313 Catalytic Converter 313 Maintenance Fr ee Battery 315 7 ...

Page 296: ...325 Brake System 326 Clutch Hydraulic System 328 ManualTransmission 328 Automatic Transmission 328 TransferCase 331 Axles 331 Selection OfLubricating Gr ease 332 Appearance Car e And Pr otection Fr om Corr osion 333 PowerDistribution Center Fuse Relay 337 Vehicle Storage 340 ReplacementLightBulbs 341 Bulb Replacement 342 Headlamps 342 Fr ontPark And Turn SignalLamp 346 RearSide Marker Taillamps St...

Page 297: ...CenterHigh Mounted Stoplamp And Car go Lamp 350 License Lamps 353 Fog Lamps 354 FluidsAnd Capacities 355 Fluids LubricantsAnd Genuine Parts 356 Engine 356 Chassis 357 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301 7 ...

Page 298: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L V6 302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 299: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4 7L 4 7HO V 8 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 7 ...

Page 300: ...irs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indica tor Light on could cause further damage to the emission controlsystem Itcould also af fectfuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be per formed If the Malfunction Indicator Lig...

Page 301: ...ection and Maintenance r equir ement thischeck verifiesthe following theMIL Malfunction IndicatorLamp isfunctioning and isnoton when the engine isr unning and thatthe OBD On Boar d Diagnostic system isr eady fortesting Normally the OBD system will be r eady The OBD system maynotbe r eady if your vehicle was r ecently serviced ifyou r ecently had a dead battery ora batter r eplacement Ifthe OBD sys...

Page 302: ...cle was r ecently serviced orhad abattery failur eorr eplacement you may need to do nothing mor e than drive yourvehicle asyou normally would in or derforyourOBD system to update A r echeck with the above testr outine may then indicate thatthe system isnow r eady Regar dless of whether your vehicle s OBD system is r eady or not r eady if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normalvehicle operation...

Page 303: ...urvehicleto acompetentmechanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pagesthatfollow contain the required maintenance servicesdetermined by theengineerswho designed your vehicle Besides the maintenance items forwhich ther e ar e fixed maintenance intervals ther e ar e otheritems thatshould operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenan However ifa malfunction ofthese items does occur it could adversely af...

Page 304: ...tube 6 Removetheengineoillevelindicator dipstick keep ing thehandleabovethetip and r ead theoillevelon the engine oillevelindicator dipstick 7 Add oilonly ifthelevelisbelow the SAFE range at or below the ADD mark on the engine oil level indicator dipstick Adding one quart of oilwhen the r eading isattheADD mark willr esultin a r eading atthe top ofthe SAFE zone on these engines CAUTION Overfilling...

Page 305: ...rating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If ANY ofthese apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section ofthismanual If NONE oftheseapply to you then changeyourengine oilevery 6 000 miles 10 000 km or6 months whichever comesfirstand follow schedule A ofthe Maintenance Schedules section ofthis...

Page 306: ... symbol to aid you in selecting the pr oper engine oil Thissymbolmeansthattheoilhas been certified by the American Petr oleum Institute API The manufactur e only r ecommends API Certified engine oils that meet the r equir ements of DaimlerChrysler Material Stan dar d MS 6395 Use Mopar or an equivalentoilmeeting the specifi cation MS 6395 Engine OilViscosity SAE Grade SAE 5W 20engineoilisrecommende...

Page 307: ... may be impair ed by supplementalad ditives Disposing ofUsed Engine OilAnd OilFilters Car eshould betaken in disposing ofused engineoiland oil filters fr om your vehicle Used oil and oil filte indiscriminately discar ded can pr esenta pr oblem to th envir onment Contact your dealer service station or governmentalagency foradviceon how and wher eused oiland oilfilterscan be safely discar ded in you...

Page 308: ... which could r esultin beltfailur e Low gen eratorbelttension can cause battery failur e Also check beltr outing to make sur e ther e isno interfer ence between the beltsand otherengine components Spark Plugs Spark plugs mustfir e pr operly to assur e pr oper engine performanceand emission contr ol Theplugsinstalled i your vehicle should operate satisfactorily in norm service for the mileage indic...

Page 309: ...ting the vehicle with theaircleanerremoved Failureto do so can resultin serious personalinjury Engine FuelFilter A plugged fuelfiltercan causestalling limitthespeed which a vehicle can be driven or cause har d starting Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fueltank fr equentfilterr eplacementmay be necessary Catalytic Converter The catalyticconverterr equir esthe use ofunleaded fue ...

Page 310: ...l penalties being assessed againstyou W ARNING A hotexhaustsystem can starta fire ifyou park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex haustsystem Do notpark oroperate yourvehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any thing thatcan burn In unusualsituations involving gr ossly malfunctioni engine operation a scor ching odor ma...

Page 311: ...r pr olonged periods during very r ough idling ormalfunctioning operating conditions Maintenance Free Battery All Dodge tr ucks ar e equipped with maintenance fr ee batteries You will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance r equir ed W ARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessoriescon tain lead and lead compounds Always wash hands afterhandling the battery To determine the bat...

Page 312: ...tart of each warm season This service should includecleaning ofthecondenserfinsand aperformance test Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time W ARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturerforyouraircondi tioning system Someunapproved refrigerantsare flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the ...

Page 313: ...tfunctioning asantici pated Coor dinate inspection ef forts thr ough a certified DaimlerChryslerDealership W ARNING Fluid levelshould be checked on a levelsurface and with the engine of f to preventinjury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid levelreading Do notoverfill Use only manufacturers recommended powersteering fluid Ifnecessary add fluid to r estor e to the pr operindicate level W...

Page 314: ...ication of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to r emove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and gr ease should be r emoved Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to insur e pr operfunction When performing otherunder hood ser vices thehood latch r eleasemechanism and safety catc should be cleaned and lubricated The externallock cylinderssh...

Page 315: ...dshield washersystem in cold weather selectasolution ormixtur ethatmeetsor exceeds the temperatur e range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers W ARNING Commercially available windshield washersolvents areflammable They could igniteand burn you Care mustbe exercised when filling or working around the washersolution Afterthe engine haswarmed operate th...

Page 316: ...eexhaustsystem each timethevehicleisraised forlubrication oroilchange Replace asr equir ed W ARNING Exhaustgasescan injureorkill 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 fol low the preceding safety tips Cooling System Inspection Coolant pr otection checks should be made at every 12 mon...

Page 317: ...hedules section of this manual the system should be drained flushed and r efilled See your authorized dealer fo pr opercooling system maintenance Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill If the solution is dirty and contains a considerab amountofsediment itshould be cleaned and flushed See yourauthorized dealerforpr operdraining flushing and r efilling ofyourvehicle scooling system DisposalofUsed Eng...

Page 318: ...rcorr ectfluid type CAUTION Mixing of coolants other than specified non HOAT may resultin engine damage and decreased corrosion protection Ifanon HOAT coolantisintro duced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible Do notuse plain water alone or alcoholbase anti freeze products Do notuse additionalrustinhibi torsorantirustproducts a...

Page 319: ...lof pr otection against fr eezing ac cor ding to the temperatur esoccurring in the ar ea wher e the vehicle isoperated NOTE Mixing coolanttypeswilldecr easethelifeofthe engine coolant and willr equir e mor e fr equent coolant changes W ARNING Neveradd coolantto the radiatorwhen the engine is overheated Do notloosen orremove pressure cap to cooloverheated engine The coolantis under pres sure and se...

Page 320: ...ely full so ther eis no need to r emove the pr essur e cap except checking coolantfr eeze pointorr eplacementwith new antifr eeze coolant Yourserviceattendantshould beadvised ofthi When additional coolant is needed to maintain the pr operlevel itshould be added to the coolantbottle Do notoverfill Points To Remember A Do notoverfillthe coolantbottle B Check coolantfr eeze pointin the radiatorand in...

Page 321: ...essive swelling suggest deterioration of the r ubber Particular attention should be given to examining hose surface near estto high heatsour ces such as the exhaustmani fold Insur e nylon tubing in these ar eas has not melted or collapsed Inspectallhose clampsand couplingsto make sur e they ar e secur e and no leaksar e pr esent You ar e ur ged to use only the manufactur er s specified hoses and c...

Page 322: ...rcylindersshould bechecked whenever the vehicle is serviced or immediately ifthe brake system warning lightison Ifnecessary add fluid to bring levelto thefullmark on thesideofther eservoir ofthe brake mastercylinder Be sur e to clean the top of the master cylinder ar ea befor e r emoving the cap W ith discbrakes fluid levelcan beexpected to fallasthebra pads wear Brake fluid level should be checke...

Page 323: ...r everse will maintain your brakes at the specified adjustment Adjustmentwillcontinue untilth brakeliningsar eworn To avoid brakefailur e brakepull or damage to the r otors or dr ums inspect the brake linings as specified in the maintenance schedule excessively worn the brake liningsmustbe r eplaced Brake Hoses Inspection should be performed whenever the brake system is serviced or atintervals spe...

Page 324: ...while the vehicle is level enough lubricant should be added to bring the levelto the bottom ofthe fillerhol Thisfluid doesnotr equir e periodic changing However ifitbecomesnecessary to add orr eplacethefluid in thes transmissions r efer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuin Partsforcorr ectfluid type Automatic Transmission Fluid LevelCheck Check the fluid levelwhile the transmission isatnorma operating ...

Page 325: ...e transmission befor e r echecking the fluid level NOTE Ifitisnecessary to check thetransmission below the operating temperatur e the fluid level should be between the two COLD lower holes on the dipstick with the fluid at appr oximately 70 F 21 C r oom temperatur e Ifthe fluid leveliscorr ectly establishe r oom temperatur e it should be between the HOT upper r efer ence holes when the transmissio...

Page 326: ...ansmission Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for corr ect fluid type It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained atthe pr escribed level using the r ecommended fluid CAUTION Using a transmission fluid otherthan the manufac turers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shiftquality and ortorqueconverter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than the ma...

Page 327: ...ecommend r egularly sched uled oilchangesforaxlesin vehicleswhose operation i classified asnormaltr uck service NOTE The pr esence ofwaterin the gearlubricantwill r esult in corr osion and possible failur e of dif fer ent components Operation ofthevehiclein water asmay be encounter ed in some of f highway types ofservice will r equir e draining and r efilling the axle to avoid damage RearAxle Rear...

Page 328: ...n example shown below is located on the gr ease containerand identifies the appli cation and quality ofthe gr ease Ther e ar e two gr oups identified those forwheel bearings Letter G and those for chassis Letter L lubrication Perfor mance categories within thesegr oupsr esultin dual letter designations for each gr oup Theletterdes ignationsshown in the ex ample ar e the highest quality levelavaila...

Page 329: ...mendationswillenable you to obtain maximum benefit fr om the corr osion r esistance builtinto yourvehicle WhatCauses Corrosion Corr osion is the r esult of deterioration or r emoval of paintand pr otective coatingsfr om yourvehicle The mostcommon causesar e Road salt dirtand moistur e accumulation Stone and gravelimpact Insects tr ee sap and tar Saltin the airnearseacoastlocalities Atmospheric fal...

Page 330: ...pairsis consider ed the r esponsibility ofthe owner If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similarcause which destr oysthe paintand pr otective coating haveyourvehicler epair ed assoon aspossible The costofsuch r epairsisconsider ed the r esponsibil ity ofthe owner Allwheels and wheeltrim especially aluminum and chr ome plated wheels should be cleaned r egularly with mild soap and water ...

Page 331: ...therupholstery can be bestpr eserved by r egular cleaning with a damp softcloth Smallparticles ofdir can actasan abrasiveand damagetheleatherupholstery and should be r emoved pr omptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be r emoved easily with a softcloth and Mopar TotalClean Car e should be taken to avoid soaking yourleatherupholstery with any liquid Pleas do notuse polishes oils cleaning fluid...

Page 332: ...erLenses The lensesin fr ontofthe instr umentsin thisvehicle ar e molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses car e mustbe taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with awetsoftrag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcoholcontent or abrasive cleaners Ifsoap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a softtissue SeatBeltMaintenance Do not bleach dye or clean t...

Page 333: ...inks pr eviously used The power distribution center also contain Mini fusesand plug in ISO r elays Thes fusesand r elayscan be obtained fr om yourdealer Cavity Cartridge Fuse MiniFuse Description 1 Spar e 2 40 Amp Gr een Ignition ACC 3 30 Amp Pink ElectBrake 4 50 Amp Red PowerSeat 5 40 Amp Gr een Ignition Run Only 6 20 Amp Yellow IOD CNN Radio 7 10 Amp Red PCM Fuel RAD AC Coils 8 10 Amp Red CCN Mi...

Page 334: ... Valves 18 20 Amp Yellow FuelPump 19 15 Amp Blue Stop Lamp CHMSL 20 20 Amp Yellow CCN Door Locks BTSI Cavity Cartridge Fuse MiniFuse Description 21 25 Amp Natu ral Audio Amp 22 20 Amp Yellow PowerOutlet Switchable 23 20 Amp Yellow Fog Lamps 24 20 Amp Yellow PCM B 25 15 Amp Blue CCN Illumina tion 26 Spar e 27 10 Amp Red PowerMirr or 28 20 AmpYellow PowerOutlet 29 20 Amp Yellow FCM4 W ip ers 30 Spar...

Page 335: ...42 25 Amp Natu ral FCM5 T Case 43 10 Amp Red LtPark Lamps 44 10 Amp Red RtPark Lamps Cavity Cartridge Fuse MiniFuse Description 45 20 Amp Yellow T Tow Park Lamps 46 10 Amp Red Airbag System 2 47 40 Amp Gr een Ignition Run Acc 48 20 Amp Blue Sunr oof Sound Box 49 30 Amp Pink T Tow B 50 40 Amp Gr een ABS Module Pump 51 40 Amp Gr een Park Lamps 52 Spar e 53 40 Amp Gr een RearDefogger 54 Spar e 55 10 ...

Page 336: ...dormant for longerthan 21daysyou may wantto takestepsto pr otect your battery You may do this by disconnecting the battery or by disconnecting the two ignition of f draw I O D fuseslocated in theAuxiliary PowerDistribut Center PDC located in the engine compartment The I O D cavities include a snap in r etainerthatallows t fuse to be disconnected without r emoving it fr om the fuse block Pr essing ...

Page 337: ...ove steps you may discon nectthe negative cable fr om the battery REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb No Dome Light WL212 2 Car go Light 567 Over head Console Lights 192 Reading Light WL212 2 LIGHT BULBS Outside Bulb No Headlight H13 Fr ontPark Turn Sidemarker 3157N A Back Up 3157 CenterHigh Mounted Stoplight 921 Fog Lamp 9145 RearSidemarker 168 License Plate Light 168 RearTail Stop ...

Page 338: ...BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Removing Attaching Screw Removing Headlamp Assembly 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 339: ...and pullfirmly to disengage the headlamp housing fr om the fenderpanel 4 While firmly holding the headlamp housing in your handsunlock and disconnectHeadlamp bulb connector 5 Twist1 4 turn and r emoveheadlamp bulb and socket fr om housing and r eplace Removing Headlamp Assembly MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 7 ...

Page 340: ...Removing Headlamp Bulb Unlocking Connector 344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 341: ...Removing Headlamp from Assembly Removing Headlamp Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 7 ...

Page 342: ...h r educes bulb life FrontPark and Turn SignalLamp Open the hood Remove the 3 scr ewsattaching the headlamp hous ing to the innerpanel Grasp the headlamp and pullfirmly to disengage the headlamp housing fr om the fenderpanel NOTE Itisnotnecessary to disconnecttheconnectorto r eplace this bulb Ifthe bulb socketneeds r eplacement disconnectthe connector Disconnecting Headlamp Bulb Connector 346 MAIN...

Page 343: ...ocket1 4 turn and r emove socketfr om housing Pullbulb straightfr om socket Reverse pr ocedur e to installnew turn signalbulb Removing Turn SignalBulb Disconnecting Turn SignalConnector MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 7 ...

Page 344: ...amp and Turn SignalBulbs Replacement 1 Remove the two 2 scr ewsthatpassthr ough the bed sheetmetal 2 Pullthe taillamp housing straightoutfr om the body Removing the Two 2 Screws Pulling Housing From Body 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 345: ...3 Rotate the bulb socketfr om the housing 4 Pullbulb straightoutofsocket Rotating Bulb SocketFrom Housing Pulling Bulb From Socket MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 7 ...

Page 346: ... housing Place the two raised blockspassed the body CenterHigh Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp 1 Remove the two 2 scr ews holding the housing lens to the body asshown Sliding Raised Blocks PastBody Removing Screws 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 347: ...2 Remove housing fr om Cab 3 Remove connector fr om housing tab for mor e clear ance Removing Housing from Cab Removing Connectorfrom Tab MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 7 ...

Page 348: ...rn and r emove socket and bulb fr om housing 5 Pulldesir ed bulb straightfr om the socket Outside Bulbs Car go Lamps Inside Bulb CenterHigh MountStop Lamp Removing SocketFrom Housing Pulling Bulb From Socket 352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 349: ...allation ofbulbsand hous ing License Lamps 1 Using a scr ew driver pry black r ubber housing fr om the bumper 2 Rotate the socket1 4 turn counter clockwise Removing Housing From Bumper Rotating Socket MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 7 ...

Page 350: ...onnectconnector fr om fog lamp by raising wir e harnesslock tab and pulling on wir e harnessconnector 2 Rotate fog lamp bulb 1 4 turn counter clockwise and pullto r emove fr om fog lamp housing 3 Reverse Pr ocedur e to install Pulling Bulb From Socket 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 351: ...fied 6 Qt 5 7L 4 7L HO SAE 5W 30 APICertified 6 Qt 5 7L Cooling System includes 2 1 Qts 2L forcoolantbottle 3 7L MoparAntifr eeze Coolant5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 13 3 Qt 12 5L 4 7L MoparAntifr eeze Coolant5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 13 3 Qt 12 5L 4 7L HO Mopar Antifr eeze Coolant5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 13 3 Qt 12 5L NOTE Allfluid capacitiesar e appr oximate capacities MAINTAINING YOUR VEHIC...

Page 352: ...logy orequivalent Engine Oil Use SAE 5W 30 APICertified meeting materialstandar d MS 6395 Engine OilFilter Mopar Engine OilFilter P N 5281090 orequivalent Spark Plugs Referto the Vehicle Emission Contr olInformation labelin the engine com partment FuelSelection 3 7L 4 7L 87 Octane R M 2 Method FuelSelection 4 7L HO 91 Octane R M 2 Method Recommend NotRequir ed 356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 353: ...L 5 GearLubricant MS9763 RearAxle SAE 75W 140 Synthetic GearLubricant MS 8985 Limited slip r earaxle r equir e Mopar limited slip additive MS 10111 Fourounces 118 ml should be added to the gearlubricantwhenevera fluid change ismade Brake MasterCylinder Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used IfDOT 3 brake fluid isnot available then DOT 4 isacceptable Use only r ecommended brake fluids PowerSteeri...

Page 354: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Contr olSystem Maintenance 360 EmissionsTesting 360 Maintenance Schedules 361 Schedule B 364 Schedule A 375 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 355: ...A or in the State ofCalifor nia California AirResour cesBoar d r egulations EMISSIONS TESTING In some localities it may be or will become a legal r equir ementto ensur ethatallemissionscomponentsand systems ar e functioning pr operly as a part of the test pr ocedur e The testcenteraccomplishesthisby checking the On Boar d Diagnostic System OBD system with an electr onic scan tool If your vehicle h...

Page 356: ...ice ordelivery service commer cialservice Of f r oad ordesertoperation Heavy Loading If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If ANY ofthese apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section ofthismanual NOTE If ANY ofthese apply to you then change your coolantevery 102 0...

Page 357: ...re to perform the required maintenance items may resultin damage to the vehicle AtEach Stop forFuel Check theengineoillevelabout5minutesafterafully warmed engineisshutof f Checking theoillevelwhile the vehicle is on levelgr ound willimpr ove the accu racy ofthe oillevelr eading Add oilonly when the levelisatorbelow the ADD orMIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent and add if r equir ed 362 MA...

Page 358: ...Check alllightsand allotherelectricalitemsforcorr ect operation AtEach OilChange Change the engine oilfilter Inspectthe exhaustsystem Inspectthe brake hoses Inspectthe CV joints ifequipped and fr ontsuspen sion components Check the automatic transmission fluid level i equipped Check the manual transmission fluid level if equipped Check the coolantlevel hoses and clamps MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 363 8 ...

Page 359: ...rdelivery service commer cialservice Of f r oad ordesertoperation Heavy Loading If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel NOTE If ANY ofthese apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section ofthismanual NOTE If ANY ofthese apply to you then change your coolantevery 102 000 mi...

Page 360: ...ngine oilfilter orat3 monthswhichevercomesfirst X X X X X Rotate tir es X X Check spar e tir e forpr operpr essur e and corr ect stowage X X Change r earaxle fluid X Change fr ontaxle fluid 4X4 X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace ifneces sary X SCHEDULE B 365 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 361: ...ate tir es X X X Check spar e tir e forpr operpr essur e and corr ect stowage X X X Change r earaxle fluid X Change fr ontaxle fluid 4X4 X Check transfercase fluid level 4X4 X Inspectbrake linings X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace ifneces sary X Replace spark plugs X InspectPCV valve replace as necessary X 366 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 362: ...filter orat3 monthswhichevercomesfirst X X X X X Rotate tir es X X Check spar e tir e forpr operpr essur e and corr ect stowage X X Change r earaxle fluid X Change fr ontaxle fluid 4X4 X Inspectbrake linings X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace ifneces sary X SCHEDULE B 367 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 363: ... X X X Check spar e tir e forpr operpr essur e and corr ect stowage X X X Change r earaxle fluid X Change fr ontaxle fluid 4X4 X Inspectbrake linings X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace ifneces sary X Replace spark plugs X InspectPCV valve replace as necessary X Inspectauto tension drive beltand r eplace ifr e quir ed X 368 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 364: ...matic transmission fluid change filter 3 7L X Drain and r efillautomatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter 4 7L X Inspecttransfercase fluid 4X4 X Flush and r eplace engine coolantat60 months or 102 000 miles 170 000 km whichevercomesfirst X SCHEDULE B 369 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 365: ...ercomesfirst X X X X Rotate tir es X X Check spar e tir e forpr operpr essur e and corr ect stowage X X Change r earaxle fluid X Change fr ontaxle fluid 4X4 X Inspectbrake linings X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace ifneces sary X Inspectauto tension drive beltand r eplace ifr e quir ed X 370 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 366: ... e tir e forpr operpr essur e and corr ect stowage X X X Change r earaxle fluid X Change fr ontaxle fluid 4X4 X Check transfercase fluid level 4X4 X Inspectbrake linings X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace ifneces sary X Replace spark plugs X InspectPCV valve replace as necessary X Inspectauto tension drive beltand r eplace ifr e quir ed X SCHEDULE B 371 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L ...

Page 367: ...ne oilfilter orat3 months whichevercomesfirst X X X X Rotate tir es X X Check spar e tir e forpr operpr essur e and corr ectstowage X X Flush and r eplace engine coolant ifnotdone at60 months X Change r earaxle fluid X Change fr ontaxle fluid 4X4 X 372 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 368: ... spar e tir e forpr operpr essur e and cor r ectstowage X X X Change r earaxle fluid X X Change fr ontaxle fluid 4X4 X X Inspectbrake linings X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace if necessary X X Replace spark plugs X InspectPCV valve replace as necessary X Inspectauto tension drive beltand r eplace if r equir ed X X Drain and r efilltransfercase fluid 4X4 X SCHEDULE B 373 8 M A I N T E N A N ...

Page 369: ... filterifequipped 4 7L X Flush and r eplace engine coolant ifnotr e placed at102 000 miles 170 000 km X Thisappliesonly ifyourvehicle isused forpolice taxi fleet orfr equenttrailertowing This maintenance is r ecommended by the manufac tur er to the owner but not r equir ed to maintain the emissionswarranty Inspection and serviceshould also beperformed anytim a malfunction is observed or suspected ...

Page 370: ...ngine oiland engine oilfilter X X X X X Rotate tir es X X X X X Check spar e tir e forpr operpr essur e and corr ect stowage X X X X X Check transfercase fluid level 4X4 X Inspectbrake linings X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace as neces sary X Replace spark plugs X SCHEDULE A 375 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 371: ...operpr essur e and cor r ectstowage X X X X X X Check transfercase fluid level 4X4 X Flush and r eplace engine coolantat60 months ifnotr eplaced at102 000 miles 170 000 km X Inspectbrake linings X X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace if necessary X Replace spark plugs X InspectPCV valve replace as necessary X Inspectauto tension drive beltand r eplace if r equir ed X 376 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T...

Page 372: ...s X X X X X Check spar e tir e forpr operpr essur e and corr ect stowage X X X X X Check transfercase fluid level 4X4 X Inspectbrake linings X X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace ifneces sary X Replace spark plugs X InspectPCV valve replace as necessary X Inspectauto tension drive beltand r eplace ifr e quir ed X SCHEDULE A 377 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 373: ...notdone at60 months X Flush and r eplace engine coolant ifnotdone at102 000 miles 170 000 km X Inspectbrake linings X Inspectengine aircleanerfilter replace as necessary X Replace spark plugs X InspectPCV valve replace as necessary X This maintenance is r ecommended by the manufac tur er to the owner but not r equir ed to maintain the emissionswarranty Inspection and serviceshould also beperformed...

Page 374: ...a motorvehicle Do only thatservice work forwhich you have the knowledge and the rightequipment If you have any doubtaboutyourability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic SCHEDULE A 379 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 375: ...r epar e A List 382 Be Reasonable W ith Requests 382 IfYou Need Assistance 382 W arranty Information U S VehiclesOnly 385 Mopar Parts 385 Reporting Safety Defects 385 In Canada 385 Publication Or derForms 386 DepartmentOfTransportation Uniform Tir e Quality Grades 387 Tr eadwear 387 Traction Grades 387 Temperatur e Grades 388 9 ...

Page 376: ... Ifyou lista number ofitems and you musthave your vehicle by the end ofthe day discuss the situation wit the service advisorand listthe itemsin or derofpriori At many dealers you may obtain a r entalvehicle at a minimaldaily char ge Ifyou need a r ental itisadvisable to make these arrangements when you callfor an ap pointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufactur erand itsdealersar e vitally inter...

Page 377: ...omerCenter Any communication to the Manufactur er s Customer Centershould include the following information Owner sname and addr ess Owner stelephone number home and of fice Dealership name Vehicle identification number Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChryslerMotors Corporation CustomerCenter P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChryslerCanada Inc CustomerCe...

Page 378: ... d in the mailwithin thr ee weeks ofyour vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufactur er s Service Contract Na tionalCustomerHotline at1 800 521 9922 The manufactur er will not stand behind any service contractthatisnotthemanufactur er sServiceContract isnotr esponsible forany service contractotherthan th manufactur er s Service Contract If you pu...

Page 379: ...tion and ifitfindsthata safety defectexistsin a gr oup of vehicles it may or der a r ecalland r emedy campaign However NHTSA cannotbecomeinvolved in individualpr oblems between you your dealer and the manufactur er To contactNHTSA you may eithercallthe Auto Safety Hotline toll fr ee at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation W ashi...

Page 380: ...m and orcomponentsiswritten in straightforwar d language with illustrations diagrams and charts DiagnosticProcedur eManuals Filled with diagrams chartsand detailed illustrati these practicalmanualsmake iteasy forstudentsand technicians to find and fix pr oblems on computer contr olled vehicle systems and featur es They show exactly how to find and corr ectpr oblemsthefirsttime using step by step t...

Page 381: ...ese Grades Treadwear Thetr eadweargradeisacomparativerating based on the wear rate ofthe tir e when tested under contr olled con ditions on a specified government test course For ex ample a tir e graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as wellon the government course as a tir e graded 100 The r elative performance of tir es depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may d...

Page 382: ... indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperatur e can cause the materialofthetir eto degenerateand r educetir elife and excessivetemperatur ecan lead to sudden tir efailur e The grade C corr espondsto a levelofperformance which all passenger car tir es mustmeetunder the FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standar d No 109 Grades B and A r epr e senthigherlevels ofperformance on the laboratory tes ...

Page 383: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 384: ...e 246 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 6 Antenna Satellite Radio 185 Antifr eeze Engine Coolant 322 323 355 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 225 226 Anti Lock W arning Light 155 Anti TheftSystem 26 154 Appearance Car e 333 Arming TheftSystem Security Alarm 26 Auto Unlock Doors 17 Automatic Dimming Mirr or 79 Automatic DoorLocks 17 Automatic Transaxle 204 Automatic Transmission 201 204 328 Adding Fluid ...

Page 385: ...Disc Brakes 326 Fluid Check 326 Hoses 327 MasterCylinder 326 Parking 224 W arning Light 155 156 Brake Transmission Interlock 204 Br eak In Recommendations New Vehicle 70 Bulb Replacement 342 Bulbs Light 341 Calibration Compass 129 Camper 145 Capacities Fluid 355 Caps Filler Oil Engine 310 PowerSteering 317 CarW ashes 333 Carbon Monoxide W arning 146 256 Car go Light 117 Car go Vehicle Loading 258 ...

Page 386: ...ompactSpar e Tir e 242 Compass 129 CompassCalibration 129 CompassVariance 130 Computer Trip Travel 126 Console Floor 142 Console Over head 125 Contract Service 384 Converter Catalytic 256 Coolant Antifr eeze 324 CoolantPr essur e Cap 323 Cooling System 320 Adding Coolant Antifr eeze 323 CoolantCapacity 355 CoolantLevel 324 DisposalofUsed Coolant 321 Drain Flush and Refill 321 Inspection 320 Points...

Page 387: ... 307 PowerSteering 317 Disarming TheftSystem 27 Disc Brakes 326 Disposal Used Coolant Antifr eeze 321 DoorAjarLight 156 DoorLocks 15 DoorOpener Garage 132 Drive Belts 312 Drive ShaftUniversalJoints 318 Electric Remote Mirr ors 81 ElectricalPowerOutlets 140 Electr onic Speed Contr ol Cr uise Contr ol 121 Emer gency In Case of Fr eeing Vehicle When Stuck 229 Jacking 288 Over heating 323 Tow Hooks 29...

Page 388: ...ating 323 Starting 201 Temperatur e Gauge 152 Entry System Illuminated 14 EquipmentIdentification Plate 279 Ethylene GlycolAntifr eeze 322 EventData Recor der 55 ExhaustGasCaution 71 256 320 ExhaustSystem 71 320 Extender SeatBelt 39 ExteriorLighting 115 Filters AirCleaner 313 Engine Fuel 313 Engine Oil 31 1 356 Engine OilDisposal 311 Flashers Hazar d W arning 282 Turn Signal 117 152 348 FlatTir e ...

Page 389: ...Flasher 282 Fr eeing A Stuck Vehicle 229 Fr ontAxle Dif fer ential 332 Fuel 250 Adding 253 Filter 313 Gauge 152 Octane Rating 250 356 Requir ements 250 355 Tank Capacity 355 Fueling 253 Fuses 337 Garage DoorOpener HomeLink 132 GasCap FuelFillerCap 254 304 GasGauge FuelGauge 152 Gasoline Fuel 250 Gasoline Reformulated 251 Gauges CoolantTemperatur e 152 Fuel 152 Odometer 155 156 Speedometer 154 Tach...

Page 390: ...5 Heated Mirr ors 82 Heated Seats 110 Heater Engine Block 203 High Beam Indicator 153 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 118 Hitches TrailerTowing 264 Holder Cup 144 HomeLink Garage DoorOpener Transmitter 132 Hood Release 111 Hoses 325 Ignition 13 Key 10 13 Lock 13 Illuminated Entry 14 InfantRestraint 57 Inflation Pr essur e Tir es 247 Inside Rearview Mirr or 79 Instr umentCluster 152 Instr u...

Page 391: ...48 Lap ShoulderBelts 31 LATCH LowerAnchorsand TetherforCHildr en 60 Life ofTir es 245 Lights 72 113 Airbag 53 158 Anti Lock W arning 155 Back Up 348 Brake W arning 156 Bulb Replacement 341 342 Car go 117 CenterMounted Stop 350 Courtesy Reading 125 Cr uise 158 Daytime Running 116 DoorAjar 156 Fog 1 16 153 354 Hazar d W arning Flasher 282 Headlights 115 High Beam 118 High Beam Low Beam Select 118 In...

Page 392: ... Unlock 17 Automatic Door 17 Child Pr otection 19 Door 15 Ignition 13 Keys 10 PowerDoor 16 Steering Wheel 13 LowerAnchorsand TetherforCHildr en LATCH 60 Lubricating Oil 332 Lubrication Body 318 Lug Nuts 291 LumbarSupport 107 Maintenance Fr ee Battery 315 Maintenance Pr ocedur es 307 Maintenance Schedule 361 Schedule A 375 Schedule B 364 Maintenance Sunr oof 140 Malfunction IndicatorLight Check Eng...

Page 393: ...OccupantRestraints 30 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 250 Oil Engine 307 356 Capacity 355 Change Interval 309 Dipstick 307 Disposal 311 Filter 31 1 356 FilterDisposal 311 Identification Logo 310 MaterialsAdded to 311 Recommendation 310 355 Synthetic 311 Viscosity 310 355 Onboar d Diagnostic System 304 305 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 132 Outside Rearview Mirr ors 80 Over drive 155 206 Over drive OFF Sw...

Page 394: ...Distribution Center 337 DoorLocks 14 16 Mirr ors 81 Outlet Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet 140 Steering 228 317 Sunr oof 138 W indows 28 PowerSteering Fluid 357 Pr egnantW omen and SeatBelts 39 Pr eparation forJacking 289 Pr etensioners SeatBelts 37 Pr ogrammable Electr onic Featur es 133 137 Pr ogramming Transmitters Remote KeylessEntry 24 133 137 Quad Cab 110 RadialPly Tir es 241 RadiatorCap CoolantP...

Page 395: ...Hood 111 Reminder SeatBelt 38 Remote KeylessEntry RKE 20 Remote Sound System Radio Contr ols 186 ReplacementKeys 11 ReplacementParts 306 ReplacementTir es 245 Reporting Safety Defects 385 Restraints Child 57 62 Restraints Occupant 30 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 229 Rotation Tir es 249 Safety ChecksInside Vehicle 72 Safety ChecksOutside Vehicle 72 Safety Defects Reporting 385 Safety Information Tir ...

Page 396: ...r ogramming 12 Service and Maintenance 307 360 361 Service Assistance 382 Service Contract 384 Service Manuals 386 Setting the Clock 160 162 170 ShiftSpeeds 210 Shifting Automatic Transmission 204 ManualTransmission 209 TransferCase 211 TransferCase Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral N 274 TransferCase Shifting outofTransfer Case Neutral N 276 ShoulderBeltUpperAnchorage 36 ShoulderBelts 31 Signal...

Page 397: ... 229 Sun Roof 138 Sunr oofMaintenance 140 SupplementalTir e Pr essur e Information 247 Synthetic Engine Oil 311 Tachometer 155 Tailgate 145 Taillights 348 Temperatur e Gauge Engine Coolant 152 TetherAnchor Child Restraint 60 TheftSystem Arming 26 TheftSystem Disarming 27 Thermostat 325 TiltSteering Column 120 Tir e and Loading Information Placar d 234 247 Tir e Identification Number TIN 233 Tir e ...

Page 398: ...w Tir es 249 Spar e Tir e 286 Spinning 243 Tr ead W earIndicators 244 WheelMounting 288 WheelNutTor que 291 Tongue W eight TrailerW eight 265 Tor que ConverterClutch 208 Tow Hooks Emer gency 296 Towing 261 Disabled Vehicle 297 Guide 265 Recr eational 273 W eight 265 Traction 278 TrailerTowing 261 Cooling System Tips 272 Hitches 264 Minimum Requir ements 266 Mirr ors 272 Trailerand Tongue W eight 2...

Page 399: ...te KeylessEntry 24 Tr ead W earIndicators 244 Trip Computer 126 Trip Odometer 156 Trip OdometerResetButton 159 Turn Signals 117 152 348 Uniform Tir e Quality Grades 387 UniversalTransmitter 132 Unlock Auto 17 Vacuum VaporHarnesses 325 Variance Compass 130 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 Vehicle Loading 235 258 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 6 Vehicle Storage 340 W arning Lights Instr umentC...

Page 400: ...unting 288 WheelNutTor que 291 W ind Buf feting 30 W indow Fogging 192 W indows 28 Power 28 W indshield Defr oster 72 190 W indshield W ashers 119 120 319 Fluid 119 319 W indshield W iperBlades 318 W indshield W ipers 119 W iperBlade Replacement 318 W ipers Intermittent 119 W r eckerTowing 297 406 INDEX ...

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