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CAUTION!

Failure to follow the following items could cause
damage to the vehicle:

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Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is
properly secured.

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Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb (68 kg)
per bin.

To open a storage bin, press and release the button
located on the lid. The RamBox

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lid will open upward to

allow hand access. Lift the lid to fully open.

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Pushbutton And Lock

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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Summary of Contents for 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500

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

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

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 675 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 693 10 INDEX 703 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 12: ... 䡵 Windows 34 Power Windows If Equipped 34 Wind Buffeting 37 䡵 Occupant Restraints 38 Lap Shoulder Belts 41 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 48 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 48 Center Lap Belts 49 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 50 Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Mode If Equipped 50 Energy Management Feature 51 Seat Belt Pretensioners If Equipped 52 Enhanced Seat Belt Us...

Page 13: ... Deployment Sensors And Controls 60 Event Data Recorder EDR 67 Child Restraints 68 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 82 䡵 Safety Tips 82 Transporting Passengers 82 Exhaust Gas 83 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 84 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 86 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 31: ...rted the message Turn To On will flash in the EVIC until you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position Remote Start Active Key To Run will display in the EVIC until you insert and turn the key to ON RUN position Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC for further information Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped When remote start is activated the heated steering wheel and driv...

Page 32: ...r door lock on your vehicle WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and...

Page 33: ...al or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON RUN position A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks If Equipped A power door LOCK switch is on each front door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors Power Door Lock Switch Location 1 Unlock 2 Lock 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEF...

Page 34: ...by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer Please see your authorized dealer for service Auto Unlock Doors If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when either front door is opened This will occur only after the vehicle has been shifted into the PARK position after the vehicle has been driven shifted out of PARK and all doors closed Auto Unlock Doors Prog...

Page 35: ...m open each rear door use a flat blade screwdriver or emergency key and rotate the dial to engage and disengage the Child Protection locks When the system on a door is engaged that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position Child Protection Door Lock Location Child Lock Control 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 ...

Page 36: ...r Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position For emergency exit with the system engaged move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle WINDOWS Power Windows If Equipped Power Window Switches 1 Left Front 3 Right Rear 2 Right Front 4 Left Rear 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING Y...

Page 37: ...his feature is cancelled when either front door is opened WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seri ously or fatally injured Don t leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Auto Down Both the driver and front passenger window...

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

Page 39: ...e window controls on the rear passenger doors press the window LOCK button into the latched or down position To enable the window controls press the window LOCK button again and return the switch to the released or up position Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with ...

Page 40: ...e Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC if equipped Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB if equipped An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants All seat belt systems except driver s and second row center position include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way o...

Page 41: ...loying air bag 1 Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat WARNING Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Air Bag An air bag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi tion Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see section o...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 47: ...lt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in a vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immedi ately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack i...

Page 48: ...utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat Insert the seat belt tongue into the center red slot on the black buckle The black buckle latch plate can be removed when the seat belt tongue is pressed into the buckle Allow the retractor to take up the extra webbing...

Page 49: ...y an occupant the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision When reattaching the black latch and black buckle ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted If the webbing is twisted follow the preceding procedure to detach the black latch and black buckle untwist the webbing and reattach the black latch and black buckle Inserting Latch...

Page 50: ...te upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck Squeeze the anchorage button located on the upper b...

Page 51: ...lick 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 WARNING A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision A belt that is too loose or...

Page 52: ...N A Not Applicable ALR Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant s mid section so as to not activate the ALR If the ALR is activated you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case...

Page 53: ...y to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode WARNING The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re tractor ALR feature or any other seat belt func tion is not working properly when checked ac cording to the procedures in the Service Manual Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly coul...

Page 54: ...lision Pretensioners work for all size occu pants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the air bags the preten sioners are single use items A deployed pretensioner or a de...

Page 55: ...seat or when the seat is folded flat if equipped It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly stowed BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac tivating BeltAlert威 NOTE Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Lig...

Page 56: ...ision Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Remove and store the extender when not needed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Ba...

Page 57: ...ver and or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags Ad...

Page 58: ...Side Air Bags they are located in the outboard side of the front seats NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment After any accident the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag...

Page 59: ...put is used for more severe collisions WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air b...

Page 60: ...ide impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC If Equipped SABIC air bags may offer side impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that r...

Page 61: ...your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the SABIC is located should re main free from any obstructions Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags the perfor mance could be adversely affected and or obje...

Page 62: ...ts to improve occupant protection Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags SAB...

Page 63: ...needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON RUN position If the key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that ...

Page 64: ...f the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right sid...

Page 65: ...ag inflates This especially applies to children Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Inflator Units If Equipped During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle the ORC may deploy the SABIC air bags depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision In these events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact si...

Page 66: ...ollow ing functions Cut off fuel to the engine Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off Turn on the interior lights which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed Unlock the doors automatically In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event the ignition switch must be change...

Page 67: ...ag 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 follow the garment manufacturer s in structions for cleaning Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de ploye...

Page 68: ...rself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system Continued WARNING Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service If your seat includ ing your trim cover and cushion needs to be s...

Page 69: ...engine related gauges are not working the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC may also be disabled The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag fuses See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with a...

Page 70: ...ired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the ti...

Page 71: ...ehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrie...

Page 72: ...ild seat with a harness for as long as possible up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to Lower An chors and Tether for CHildren LATCH All children whose weight or height is above the forward facing limit for the child seat should use a belt positioning ...

Page 73: ...eir back is against the seatback should use the lap shoulder belt in a rear seat Make sure that the child is upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow ...

Page 74: ...ushing on the restraint loosens the belt disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the latch plate around and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer s directions WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or...

Page 75: ...ing lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the Quad Cab威 Mega Cab威 and Crew Cab rear seat outboard positions LATCH equipped seating positions feature both lower anchor bars located at the back of the seat cushion and tether strap anchorages located behind the seat back refer to Child Restra...

Page 76: ...estraint in any vehicle NOTE When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children It is recommended that before installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buckled seat belt interferes wi...

Page 77: ...ufacturer when installing your child restraint Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap In g...

Page 78: ...lt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to Automatic Locking Mode The chart below defines the seating positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor ALR or a cinching latch p...

Page 79: ...o install a child restraint with a cinching latch plate first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 2 Finally pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally...

Page 80: ...s directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Follow the instruc tions below See your authorized dealer for help if necessary Tether Anchorage Points At The Right And Center Front Seat Regular Cab All Seats 1 Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor direct...

Page 81: ...d restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat Regular Cab Tether Strap Mounting 1 Tether Strap Hook 2 Tether Strap to Child Restraint 3 Tether Anchor 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 ...

Page 82: ...rew Cab 1 The tether straps loops are located between the rear glass and the rear seat There is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position You can gain access to the center seating position tether strap loop by raising the head restraint and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat Mega Cab威 Tether Strap Mounting Head Restraint Adjustment 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR V...

Page 83: ... hooks to the anchor loop 5 Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint through the center seat tether strap loop and anchor to the tether strap loop located behind either outboard seating positions 6 Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur er s i...

Page 84: ...f local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grad...

Page 85: ...s in a seat and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the ar...

Page 86: ...he exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt ass...

Page 87: ...ly can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per sonal injury Continued WARNING Continued Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and inter fering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicl...

Page 88: ...tterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks Inspect sidewalls for cuts cracks and bulges Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator...

Page 89: ...ature 96 Power Mirrors If Equipped 97 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 98 Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 98 Illuminated Vanity Mirror If Equipped 98 Slide On Rod Features Of Sun Visor If Equipped 99 Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped 100 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 101 Operation 103 Phone Call Features 110 Uconnect Phone Features 113 Advanced Phone Connectivity 118 3 ...

Page 90: ...139 Ventilated Seats If Equipped 142 Manual Seat Adjuster If Equipped 143 Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped 144 40 20 40 Front Bench Seat If Equipped 145 Mega Cab威 Rear Seat Features 146 Head Restraints 149 䡵 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 152 Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory 152 Memory Position Recall 154 To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory 154 Easy Entry ...

Page 91: ...ytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped 163 Multifunction Lever 163 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers 165 Windshield Wipers 165 Windshield Wiper Operation 166 Intermittent Wiper System 166 Windshield Washers 166 Mist Feature 167 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 167 䡵 Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped 168 䡵 Driver Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 169 䡵 Electronic Speed Control 171 To Activate 172 To Set A Desired Sp...

Page 92: ...tem 181 Parksense威 System Usage Precautions 181 䡵 Parkview威 Rear Back Up Camera If Equipped 184 Turning Parkview威 On Or Off With Navigation Multimedia Radio 185 Turning Parkview威 On Or Off Without Navigation Multimedia Radio 186 䡵 Overhead Console If Equipped 186 Courtesy Reading Lights 187 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 188 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink威 189 Programming A Rolling Code 1...

Page 93: ...verride 198 Venting Sunroof Express 199 Sunshade Operation 199 Wind Buffeting 199 Sunroof Maintenance 199 Ignition Off Operation 199 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 200 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver If Equipped 204 䡵 Power Inverter If Equipped 205 䡵 Cupholders 207 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders 40 20 40 Seats 207 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders Floor Mounted Shifter 208 Rear Cupholder Quad Cab威...

Page 94: ...s Regular Cab Models 217 䡵 Rear Window Features 218 Rear Window Defroster 218 Power Sliding Rear Window If Equipped 219 Manual Sliding Rear Window If Equipped 219 䡵 Fold Flat Load Floor If Equipped 219 䡵 Rambox威 If Equipped 222 Rambox威 Integrated Box Side Storage Bins 222 Rambox威 Safety Warning 225 Bed Extender If Equipped 226 Bed Rail Tie Down System 234 䡵 Slide In Campers 236 Camper Applications...

Page 95: ...䡵 Easy Off Tailgate 236 Disconnecting The Rear Camera If Equipped 236 Removing The Tailgate 237 Locking Tailgate 238 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ...

Page 96: ...ward the windshield Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control lever under the mirror to the night position lever flipped toward the rear of vehicle Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight 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 Adjusting Rearview Mirror 9...

Page 97: ...TION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror Automatic Dimming Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 98: ...ging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Some vehicles will not have a convex right side mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be manu ally folded both forward and rearward to prevent dam age CAUTION It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full rearward position to resist damage when entering a car wash o...

Page 99: ...mirror control switch To adjust a mirror press either the L left or R right button to select the mirror that you want to adjust NOTE A light in the select button will illuminate indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted Power Mirror Controls Power Mirror Controls 1 Mirror Select Buttons 2 Four Way Mirror Control Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 ...

Page 100: ...mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror The mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts Illuminated Vanity Mirror If Equipped Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor...

Page 101: ...bility in positioning the visor to block out the sun To use the Slide On Rod feature rotate the sun visor downward and unclip it Pull the sun visor along the Slide On Rod until the sun visor is in the desired position Illuminated Vanity Mirror Slide On Rod Extender 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 ...

Page 102: ...ds To change position inboard or out board the mirror head should be rotated flipped in or out NOTE Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror and can be adjusted separately Trailer Towing Position Blindspot Mirror 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 103: ...hrysler com uconnect www dodge com uconnect www jeep com uconnect or call 1 877 855 8400 Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s microphone for private conversation The Uconnect Phone is driven through your Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile mobile phone Uconnect features Bluetooth威 techn...

Page 104: ...ear the word Uconnect followed by a BEEP The beep is your signal to give a command Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra dio The individual buttons are described in the Operation section The Uconnect Phone can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 mobile phone See the Uconnect website for supported phones Refer to your mobile service provider or the ph...

Page 105: ... into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the compound form voice command Phonebook New Entry or you can break the compound form command into two voice com mands Phonebook and New Entry Please re member the Uconnect Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet meters away from you Vo...

Page 106: ... after the beep say Pair a Device and follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identi fication Number PIN which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone You can enter any four digit PIN You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process For identification purposes you will be prompted to give the Uconnect Phone a name for your mobil...

Page 107: ...nfirm the phone number and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call By Saying A Name Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Call The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to 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 J...

Page 108: ... 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 Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language In addition if equipped and supported by your p...

Page 109: ...n be used Until then if avail able the previously downloaded phonebook is avail able for use Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible Only the mobile phone s phonebook is downloaded SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone book This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect Phone These can only be edited on the mobile phone The chang...

Page 110: ...ber to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the Phonebook Edit Entry feature Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phon...

Page 111: ... After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Erase All The Uconnect Phone will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook...

Page 112: ...er Or Reject An Incoming Call No Call Currently In Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone the Uconnect Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys tem if on and will ask if you would like to answer the call Press the button to accept the call To reject the call press and hold the button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected Answer Or Reject An In...

Page 113: ...t the call is on hold To bring the call back from hold press and hold the button until you hear a single beep Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at a time Conference Call When two calls are in progres...

Page 114: ... last number that was dialed from your mobile phone NOTE This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect Phone Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF Call continuation functionality avail able on the vehicle can be any one of three types After the ignition key is switched to OFF a...

Page 115: ... After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE After every Uconnect Phone language change operation only the language specific 32 name phone book is usable The paired phone name is not language specific and is usable across all languages Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manual...

Page 116: ...n and say Setup followed by Emergency The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly WARNING To use your Uconnect Phone System in an emer gency your mobile phone must be turned on paired to the Uconnect System and have network coverage Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance Press the button to begin After th...

Page 117: ... used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system You can use your Uconnect Phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service such as a paging service or automated customer service line Some ser vices require immediate response selection In some instances that may be too quick for use of the Uconn...

Page 118: ...al Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature Barge In Overriding Prompts The Voice Command button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately For example if a prompt is asking Would you like to pair a phone clear a you could press the button and say Pair a Phone to se...

Page 119: ...phone the audio will be played through your vehicle s audio system The Uconnect Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using Voice Command NOTE Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconnect Phone to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situa tion after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go ...

Page 120: ...the Bluetooth威 connection between your mobile phone and the Uconnect Phone System follow the instructions de scribed in your mobile phone User s Manual List Paired Mobile Phone Names Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say List Phones The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the ...

Page 121: ...up Phone Pairing At the next prompt say Delete and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone you wish to delete Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone Uconnect Phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features press the button and say Uconnect Tutorial Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty...

Page 122: ...e button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup then Reset This will delete all phone pairing phone book entries and other settings in all language modes The System will prompt you before resetting to factory settings Voice Command For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror Always wait...

Page 123: ...nded to store similar sounding names in the Uconnect Phonebook Phonebook Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo cal name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar Numbers must be spoken in single digits 800 must be spoken eight zero zero not eight hundred You can say O letter O for 0 zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut diali...

Page 124: ...ertible top down Recent Calls If your phone supports Automatic Phonebook Down load Uconnect Phone can list your Outgoing Incom ing and Missed Calls SMS Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone Read Messages If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message If you wish to he...

Page 125: ...ou wish to send or say List Messages There are 20 preset messages To send a message press the button while the system is listing the message and say Send Uconnect Phone will prompt you to say the name or number of the person you wish to send the message to List of Preset Messages 1 Yes 2 No 3 Where are you 4 I need more direction 5 L O L 6 Why 7 I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 Se...

Page 126: ... Setup SMS Incoming Message Announcement you will then be given a choice to change it Bluetooth威 Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to ...

Page 127: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ...

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Page 130: ...ive six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 131: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 ...

Page 132: ...dio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws All atten...

Page 133: ...ctive application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be prompted to repeat it To hear the first available Menu press the Voice Com mand button and say Help or ...

Page 134: ...Memo to switch to the memo recorder Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio AM In this mode you may say the following commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Radio FM To switch to the FM band...

Page 135: ...nel Menu Radio to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say the following commands Track to change the track Next Track to play the next track Previous Track to play the previous track Main Menu to switch to the main menu Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode say Memo In this mode you may say the following co...

Page 136: ...ious memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos Setup To switch to system setup you may say on of the following Change to setup Switch to system setup Change to setup Main menu setup or Switch to setup In this mode you may say the following commands Language English Language French Language Spanish Tutorial Voice Training NOTE Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command ...

Page 137: ...s procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle tha...

Page 138: ... be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the desired position Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of the seat switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the...

Page 139: ...rly adjusted seat belt Continued WARNING Continued Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may becom...

Page 140: ...ll upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the desired position WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fa...

Page 141: ...h power driver or passenger seats may be also be equipped with power lumbar The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support Heated Seats If Equipped On some models the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks Lumba...

Page 142: ...ted Seats There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently The controls for each seat are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel below the climate controls You can choose from HIGH LOW or OFF heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH one...

Page 143: ...mote Starting System If Equipped in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Rear Heated Seats On some models the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats The heated seat switches for these seats are located on the rear of the center console There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats independently You can choose from H...

Page 144: ...me models both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart ment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures The ventilated seat switches are located in the switch bank in the center stack of the instrum...

Page 145: ...If Equipped Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward The manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat cushion at the front edge of each seat While sitting in the seat pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or backward Release the bar once you have reached the desired position Then using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adj...

Page 146: ...ld result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped The recliner handle is used to adjust the seatback position and is located on the outside of the seat cushion To adjust the seatback lift upward on the handle lean back on the seatback and when you reach the desired position release the handle To return the seatback lift upward on the handle lean forward and release the ...

Page 147: ...age bin behind the seat WARNING Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle The seatback may swing forward and hit you causing injury To avoid injury place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle then position the seatback in the desired position 40 20 40 Front Bench Seat If Equipped The seat is divided into three segments The outboard seat portions are each 40 of...

Page 148: ...ot ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Folding Rear Seat Table Mode If Equipped Both the left and right rear seatbacks can be folded down and used as a table To fold down either rear seatback 1 Lift the handle located next to the head restra...

Page 149: ...eat to the upright position Be sure the seatback is locked in place Folding Rear Seat If Equipped Both the outboard rear seats will drop and move forward when the seatback is folded flat Table Mode Handle Table Mode 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 ...

Page 150: ...sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle Improperly secured cargo can fly around in a sudden stop or collision and strike someone in the vehicle causing serious injury or death To fold either rear seat flat 1 Lift the handle located on the outboard side of either of the rear seats 2 Fold the seatback down...

Page 151: ...back in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear Rear Passenger Fold Flat Seats 3 U...

Page 152: ...icle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision Front Head Restraints To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the adjust ment button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint Adjustment Button 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

Page 153: ...traint NOTE The rear center head restraint Crew Cab and Quad Cab has only one adjustment position that is used to aid in the routing of a tether Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information The head restraints should only be removed by quali fied technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your au...

Page 154: ...UNLOCK button is pressed NOTE The power lumbar option is not programmable with driver memory seats Your vehicle was delivered with two RKE transmitters One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory position The memory system can accommodate up to two RKE transmitters each RKE transmitter linked to either of the two memory positions Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter...

Page 155: ... stations can be set 6 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key 7 Press and release the S SET button located on the driver s door 8 Within five seconds press and release MEMORY button 1 or 2 on the driver s door The next step must be performed within five seconds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter to recall memory positions 9 Press and release the LOCK button on one...

Page 156: ... UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2 A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons on the drivers seat during a recall S 1 or 2 When a recall is cancelled the driver s seat driver s mirror and the pedals stop moving A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory 1 Turn the ignition ...

Page 157: ...ition of the seat is greater than or equal to 2 67 in 68 mm forward of the rear seat stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch The seat will then move forward approximately 2 5 in 60 mm when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position The seat will move to the position located 0 3 in 8 mm forward of the rear stop if the starting position is between 0 9 to 2 ...

Page 158: ...r to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel 2 Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch leve...

Page 159: ... both latches engage WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death Safety Latch 1500 Series Shown 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 ...

Page 160: ...hter and less suscep tible to stone breakage than glass lights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing CAUTION Do not use abrasive cleaning componen...

Page 161: ...eadlights If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels To turn the system on rotate the headlight switch to the AUTO position When the system is on the Headlight Delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position To turn the automatic headlights off tur...

Page 162: ...iated when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlight switch is on and then the headlight switch is cycled off Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight switch on then off or by turning the ignition ON The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Custom...

Page 163: ...e bottom of the switch is rotated to the far right detent position or if equipped when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter When a door is open and the interior lights are on rotating the dimmer control all the way left to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out This is also known as the Party mode because it allows the doors to stay open for...

Page 164: ...ade mode and is useful when headlights are required during the day Cargo Light The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo button The cargo lights will also turn on for approximately 30 seconds when a RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed as part of the Illuminated Entry feature Dimmer Control Cargo Light Switch 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 165: ...e the ignition is OFF the exterior lights will automatically turn off NOTE Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except PARK This provides a constant Lights ON condition until the ignition is turned OFF The lights illuminate at less th...

Page 166: ...light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will c...

Page 167: ... steering wheel will turn the low beams back on or shut the high beams off WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed High Low Beam Switch Windshield Wiper Washer Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 ...

Page 168: ...ill double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph 16 km h or less Windshield Washers To use the windshield washer push the washer knob located on the end of the multifunction lever inward to the second detent Washer fluid will be sprayed and the wiper will operate for two to three cycles after the washer knob is released from this position If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay r...

Page 169: ...sh the washer knob located on the end of the multifunction lever inward to the first detent and release The wipers will cycle one time and automatically shut off NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows...

Page 170: ... Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve hicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for approximate...

Page 171: ...or further information WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical conditions must exer cise care when using the steering wheel heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures espe cially if used for long periods Do not place anything on the steering wheel that in...

Page 172: ...vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In formation System EVIC if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked out Adjust able Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Adjustable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may becom...

Page 173: ...erator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time If this occurs the Electronic Speed Control 1 ON OFF 2 RES 4 CANCEL 3 SET 3 UNDE...

Page 174: ...ld lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the...

Page 175: ...push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 1 6 km h To Ac...

Page 176: ...r to ParkSense威 System Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations ParkSense威 will retain the last system state enabled or disabled from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON RUN position ParkSense威 can be active only when the shift lever is in REVERSE If ParkSense威 is enabled at this shift lever position the system will remain active until the veh...

Page 177: ...e Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information The ParkSense威 Warning Display is located in the Instru ment cluster s EVIC display It provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia bumper and t...

Page 178: ...ndicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one half second tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow to fast to continuous Park Assist System On Park Assist System Off 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 179: ...Slow Tone Fast Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ...

Page 180: ...cle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle Continuous Tone 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 181: ...E ParkSense威 will reduce the volume of the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone Enabling And Disabling ParkSense姞 ParkSense威 can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or through the Customer Programmable Features section of the EVIC The available choices are OFF Sound Only or Sound and Display Refer to Electronic Vehicle Informa t...

Page 182: ...cycle and it will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS or the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condition the EVIC will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS or the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message for ...

Page 183: ...se威 off it remains off until you turn it on again even if you cycle the ignition key When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense威 is turned off the instrument cluster will display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE ParkSense威 when on will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone Clean the ParkSense威 sensors regularly tak...

Page 184: ...nd the vehicle is in REVERSE A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle CAUTION ParkSense威 is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small ob stacles Parking curbs might be temporarily de tected or not detected at all Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity ...

Page 185: ...e using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist System it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns on the single flashing ar...

Page 186: ... left of the tailgate handle When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again When displayed static grid lines will illustrate the width of the vehicle while a dashed center line will indicate the center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch receiver The static grid lines will show separate zones that will help i...

Page 187: ...The ParkView威 camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path Continued CAUTION Continued To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView威 to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recom mended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView威 NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance builds up on the c...

Page 188: ...soft key 3 Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting enable rear camera in reverse soft key OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The overhead console is located on the headliner above the review mirror The overhead console contains the following features Courtesy Reading Lights Power Sunroof Switch If Equipped Power Sliding Rear Window Switch If Equipped Universal Garage Door Opener If Equipp...

Page 189: ... the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position full right position or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if equipped These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing on the corresponding lens Front Courtesy Reading Lights 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 ...

Page 190: ...minutes GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motor ized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink威 buttons that are located in the overhead console designate the three different HomeLink威 chan nels Rear Passenger Courtesy Reading...

Page 191: ...ew battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink威 system Erase all channels before you begin programming To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink威 buttons I and III for up 20 seconds The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display CLEAR ING CHANNELS Release the but...

Page 192: ...at were manu factured after 1995 These garage door openers can be identified by the LEARN or TRAIN button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 inc...

Page 193: ...and release the LEARN or TRAINING button On some garage door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed 6 Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time The EVIC wi...

Page 194: ...ing Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink威 button you want to program and the hand held transmit ter button 4 Continue to hold buttons until the EVIC display changes from CHANNEL TRAIN...

Page 195: ...ollow all remain ing steps Canadian Gate Operator Programming For programming transmitters in Canada United States that require the transmitter signals to time out after several seconds of transmission Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of trans mission which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programm...

Page 196: ...ner device for programming plug it back in at this time Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until the EVIC displays CHANNEL TRAINING Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Canadian Gate Operator...

Page 197: ...the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original hand held transmit ter Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code Did you unplug the device for programming and remember to plug it back in If you have any problems ...

Page 198: ...as Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interferenc...

Page 199: ...ion A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts o...

Page 200: ...nroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation If an ob struction is detected the sunroof will automatically re tract Remove the obstruction if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close NOTE If three consec...

Page 201: ... or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glas...

Page 202: ...battery symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the battery and can provide power at all times NOTE To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob and element must be used CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs o...

Page 203: ...e top storage tray with floor mounted shifter Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment if equipped Power Outlet Floor Shifter Power Outlet Upper Lid 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 ...

Page 204: ...this outlet can supply power when the key is in the ON RUN or ACC posi tions All accessories connected to the outlet s should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge Power Outlet Rear Center Console 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 205: ...d while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Seat Opt or with Console Rear 2 M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel or with Console Front 3 M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Instrument Panel or with Console Center 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 ...

Page 206: ...Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER IF EQUIPPED A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available For ...

Page 207: ...nt panel to the right of the radio This outlet can power cellular phones electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts Certain high end video games such as Playsta tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit as will most power tools Optional Floor Shifter 1 Cigar Lighter 2 Ash Receiver 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 ...

Page 208: ...170 Watts the power inverter may have to be reset manually To reset the inverter manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON To avoid overloading the circuit check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter The power inverter switch is located on the switch bank below the Climate Controls To turn on the power outlet press the switch once Press the switch a second t...

Page 209: ... WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not use a three prong adapter Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders 40 20 40 Seats The cupholders are located in the pull out tray at the bottom of the center stack The pu...

Page 210: ...mounted shifter there are two cupholders located in the floor console Rear Cupholder Quad Cab姞 Quad Cab威 vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience Cupholders Floor Mounted Shifter Rear Cup Wells 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 211: ...e center armrest STORAGE Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder Glove Box 1 Upper Glove Box 2 Lower Glove Box 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 ...

Page 212: ...pward on the handle release The glove box door will automatically open To open the lower glove box pull on the handle to release the latch and lower the door Upper Glove Box Lower Glove Box 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 213: ...bottle holders drivers side only are located in the door trim panels Rear Door Storage Crew Cab Storage compartments are located in both the driver and passenger door trim panels Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ...

Page 214: ...ition when the armrest is fully upright In a collision the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs 4 5 kg These items could be thrown about en dangering occupants of the vehicle Items stored should not exceed a total of 10 lbs 4 5 kg Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to raise the cover The upper storage area contains a 12 Volt power outlet tha...

Page 215: ...With the upper lid closed pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Bin 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 ...

Page 216: ...ident due to distrac tion resulting in death or injury Second Row In Floor Storage Bin If Equipped In floor storage bins are located in front of the second row seats and can be used for extra storage The storage bins have removable liners that can be easily removed for cleaning To open in floor storage bin lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid In Floor Storage Bin And Latch 214 U...

Page 217: ...ard to fully open the lid Seatback Storage Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats are pockets that can be used for storage Opened Storage Bin Drivers Side Seatback Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ...

Page 218: ...rage and Seats Crew Cab The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seats Lift the seats to access the storage com partment To open the storage compartments lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid Storage Bin Crew Cab Storage 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 219: ...ds by using the handle can result in damage to the lids Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Regular Cab Models Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab behind the rear seat Grocery Bag Hooks 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 ...

Page 220: ...NOTE To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Lab...

Page 221: ...ehicle Squeeze the lock to release the window FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR IF EQUIPPED Quad Cab威 and Crew Cab models with a 60 40 rear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor WARNING Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor While driving or in an accident you may experience abrupt stopping rapid acceleration or sharp turns Loose objects stored on the load floor may move ...

Page 222: ...he upward position 2 Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position 3 Reverse the procedure to store the load floor Unfolding The Load Floor Load Floor In Open Position 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 223: ...floor up to access storage under the load floor WARNING Do not drive with the load floor in the up position When stopping fast or in an accident the load floor could move to the down position causing serious injury 4 Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the secured down position before you operate the vehicle Load Floor Securing Straps 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 22...

Page 224: ...rage bins Cargo extender divider Bed rail tie down system RamBox姞 Integrated Box Side Storage Bins Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the pickup box The cargo storage bins provide watertight lockable illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs 68 kg of evenly distributed cargo RamBox威 Cargo Storage Bins 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 225: ...orage bins is properly secured Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb 68 kg per bin To open a storage bin press and release the button located on the lid The RamBox威 lid will open upward to allow hand access Lift the lid to fully open RamBox威 Pushbutton And Lock 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 ...

Page 226: ...extended periods of time could cause the vehicle battery to discharge If the lid is required to stay open for extended periods of time it is recommended that the bin lights be turned off manually using the on off switch The RamBox威 storage bins can be locked using the vehicle key To lock the storage bin insert the key into the keyhole on the pushbutton and turn clockwise to lock CAUTION Ensure car...

Page 227: ...ividers and shelf supports These accessories in addi tion to other RamBox威 accessories are available from MOPAR威 RamBox姞 Safety Warning Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle WARNING Always close the storage bin covers when your vehicle is unattended Do not allow children to have access to the storage bins Once in the storage bin young children ma...

Page 228: ...idual being locked inside the storage bin the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow in the dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism Bed Extender If Equipped The bed extender has three functional positions Storage Position Divider Position Extender Position Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR...

Page 229: ...en not in use To install the bed extender into the storage position perform the following 1 Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates Center Handle And Lock 1 Center Handle Lock 2 Handle 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 ...

Page 230: ...er fully forward in the bed against the front panel 3 Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops Storage Position Cargo Tie Down Loop 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 231: ... into place and assist against theft Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for various positions to assist in managing your cargo Side Gates Closed 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 ...

Page 232: ...sing the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates 2 With the side gates open position the extender so the outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed Center Handle And Lock 1 Center Handle Lock 2 Handle 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 233: ...the closed position 5 Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place and assist against theft Extender Position The extender position allows you to load the bed of the truck beyond the tail gate The bed extender will add an additional 15 in 38 cm in the back of the truck when Aligning Gate To Slots Side Gates Closed 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 ...

Page 234: ...all the bed extender into the extender position perform the following 1 Lower the tailgate 2 Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle vertically in order to release the extender side gates 3 Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin and handle Extender Position Extender Installation 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 235: ...o truck utilizing cargo tie downs Extender should not be used as cargo tie down When vehicle is in motion do not exceed 150 lbs 68 kg load on the tailgate The bed extender is not intended for off road use When not in use the extender divider should be in stowed or divider position with the tailgate closed When in use all handles are to be in the locked position Locking Tab 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 236: ...rees above horizontal or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents along either rail in order to keep cargo properly secure Adjustable Cleats 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 237: ...location Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten the nut To remove the cleats from the utility rail remove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab located on the bottom of the end cap Slide the cleat off the end of the rail 1 Utility Rail Detent 2 Cleat Retainer Nut 3 Utility Rail Cleat Utility Rail End Cap 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 ...

Page 238: ...le an alternate Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL must be provided EASY OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang the tailgate can be removed NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera the electrical connector must be disconnected prior to removing the tailgate Disconnecting the Rear Camera If Equipped 1 Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector br...

Page 239: ...e that the terminals do not corrode 6 Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward facing surface of the tailgate This will prevent damaging the connector and bracket when storing or reinstalling the tailgate Removing The Tailgate 1 Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera if equipped refer to Disconnecting the Rear Camera If Equipped in this section 2 Unlatch the tailgate an...

Page 240: ...emove the tailgate from the vehicle NOTE Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box WARNING To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide which is deadly the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with Cap or Slide In Campers should extend beyond the overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks Locking Tailgate The lock is located next to the tailgate handle The tailgate can be locked using t...

Page 241: ...h Bank 245 䡵 Instrument Cluster Base 246 䡵 Instrument Cluster Premium 247 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions 248 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 266 EVIC Displays 267 Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode Distance To Empty DTE If Equipped 274 Trip Functions 275 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 276 Tire PSI 277 Units 278 4 ...

Page 242: ... Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 291 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 293 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 296 䡵 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio Sales Code RES RSC 296 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 297 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 302 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 304 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 307 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 30...

Page 243: ...ainment System VES If Equipped 319 Getting Started 319 Single Video Screen 319 Play Video Games 322 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 325 Important Notes For Single Video Screen System 327 Play A DVD Using The Touch Screen Radio 327 Remote Control 330 Remote Control Storage 332 Locking The Remote Control 333 Replacing The Batteries 333 Headphones Operatio...

Page 244: ... CD DVD Disc Maintenance 352 䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones 353 䡵 Climate Controls 353 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System 354 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 358 Summer Operation 363 Winter Operation 363 Vacation Storage 364 Window Fogging And Frosting 364 Outside Air Intake 364 Operating Tips 365 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 245: ...ch 2 Instrument Cluster 8 Power Outlet 14 Ignition Switch 3 Radio 9 Lower Switch Bank 15 Hood Release 4 Upper Switch Bank 10 Cup Holders 16 Parking Brake Release 5 Upper Glove Compartment 11 Climate Controls 6 Lower Glove Compartment 12 Power Outlet Cigar Lighter 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 ...

Page 246: ...mation 2 ESC OFF Refer to Starting And Operating for more information 3 HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Refer to What To Do In Emergencies for more infor mation 4 115V POWER INVERTER Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 5 REAR PARK ASSIST Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 247: ...ter of the instrument panel 1 HEATED SEATS Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 2 VENTILATED SEATS Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 3 HEATED STEERING WHEEL Refer to Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for more information 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 ...

Page 248: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 249: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 ...

Page 250: ... signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator remains on and does not flash or flashes at a rapid rate 3 Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON RUN position 4 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily...

Page 251: ... You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer ship for service if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Main taining Your Vehicle Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 5 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and or kilometers per hour mph km ...

Page 252: ...y when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position the light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see an autho rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an ...

Page 253: ...ton is located on the center stack upper switch bank This light will illuminate when TOW HAUL mode is selected 12 Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activa...

Page 254: ... vehicle is disarmed 14 Oil Pressure Gauge The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is running A continuous high or low reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a lubrication system malfunction Immediate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer 15 Odometer Trip Odometer Button ECO Fuel Saver Indicator Button If Equipped Press this button to toggl...

Page 255: ...e a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage To switch from odometer to trip odometers press and release the TRIP ODOMETER button To reset a trip odometer display the desired trip odom eter to be reset ...

Page 256: ...ator will illuminate when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO ON depending on driving habits and vehicle usage Press the Odometer Trip Odometer ECO Fuel Saver Indicator button to change the display from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings or the ECO dis...

Page 257: ...r for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position To turn off t...

Page 258: ...ure reading does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately and call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To Do In Emergencies for further information For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped for further information 18 Shift L...

Page 259: ...cates the electrical system voltage The pointer should stay within the normal range if the battery is charged If the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving the electrical system should be serviced NOTE The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures This cycling operation is caused by the post heat cycle of the intake manifol...

Page 260: ...ght will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Bra...

Page 261: ...cted If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON RUN posi tion NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 24 Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure The light should ...

Page 262: ...p and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the d...

Page 263: ... CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may result when using re placement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sealant from a can or balance...

Page 264: ...5 seconds and remain on until the vehicle is started If the bulb does not come on during starting have the condition investigated promptly If this light comes on and remains on while driving it suggests a potential engine control problem and the need for system service Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUT...

Page 265: ...her information 28 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on 29 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light This light monitors the Anti lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving it indicates that th...

Page 266: ... off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure WARNING If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to boil over come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a...

Page 267: ... and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump ...

Page 268: ...he EVIC main menu will display Radio Off AM FM and SAT radio stations and AUX HDD sources at the top of the main menu above Fuel Economy This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following Compass and Outside Temperature Audio Information Fuel Economy Vehicle Information Warni...

Page 269: ...and sub menus SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus or sub menus Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset features BACK Button Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Left front turn signal lamp out EVIC Steering Wheel Button...

Page 270: ...r Brake Connected Lights On RKE Battery Low ECO Fuel Saver Indicator If Equipped Wrong Key Damaged Key Key not programmed Key In Ignition Turn Signal On Park Assist System On Park Assist System Off Oil Change Due Dealer Info Warning Object Detected Service Park Assist System System Setup Unavailable Vehicle Not in Park Remote start aborted Door ajar Remote start aborted Hood ajar 268 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 271: ...ont Park Assist Not available Blinded Rear Park Assist Not available Blinded Low Fuel Service blind spot system Blind spot system off Blind spot detection unavailable Automatic High Beams on Automatic High Beams off Clearing channels Channels cleared Channels defaulted Channel X transmitting Channel X training Channel X trained Did not train Memory 1 Profile Set Memory 2 Profile Set Memory System ...

Page 272: ...ause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non ...

Page 273: ...ine running your vehicle will usually be drivable However see an autho rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required You may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion As ...

Page 274: ...ht occur with severe usage such as trailer towing It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition such as 4 wheel drive operation e g snow plowing off road operation If this light comes on stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light goes off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera tur...

Page 275: ...nded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position To turn off the message temporarily press and release the BACK button To res...

Page 276: ...lay in the Compass Outside Temperature line of the EVIC This message will appear whenever the Multi Displacement System MDS if equipped allows the engine to operate on four cylinders or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy Distanc...

Page 277: ...l change to a text display of LOW FUEL This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display Trip Functions Press and release the ODOMETER TRIP ODOMETER button until one of the following Trip Functions display in the EVIC odometer line Trip A Trip B Elapsed Time Press the ODO...

Page 278: ... resettable functions press and release the ODOMETER TRIP ODOMETER button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed function Reset ALL will display during this three second window Vehicle Info Customer Information Features Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle Info displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll ...

Page 279: ...Pressure Monitor System shows the current pressure of all four road tires For additional information refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System in Starting And Operating NOTE Tires heat up during normal driving conditions Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi 14 to 41 kPa during normal driving conditions Refer to Tires General Information Tire Inflation Pres sures in Starting An...

Page 280: ...mperature NOTE The system will display the last known outside tem perature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera ture is displayed Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature therefore temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with outside temperature displ...

Page 281: ...TE A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings bridges underground cables railroad tracks etc Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator does not appear in the EVIC display you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows 1 Turn ON the ignition switch 2 Press the UP or D...

Page 282: ...ate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass heading For the most accurate compass performance the compass must be set using the following steps NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as iPod s Mobile Phones Laptops and Radar Detectors This is where the compass module is located and it can cause interference with the compass sensor and it may g...

Page 283: ...T button to enter the System Setup Sub Menu Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the following choices Select Language When in this display you may select one of five lan guages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions and the navigation system if equipped Press the UP or DOWN button while in this display and scroll through the language choices Press the SELECT button to se...

Page 284: ...and oper ating information Auto Unlock Doors When this feature is selected all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the sy...

Page 285: ...ure is selected and the remote start is activated the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on when tempera tures are below 40 F 4 4 C When temperatures are above 80 F 26 7 C the driver vented seat will turn on when remote start is activated These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the key is turned to RUN To make your select...

Page 286: ...been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Headlamp Off Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle To make your selection scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to t...

Page 287: ...ears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated When this feature is deactivated the system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation Easy Entry Exit Seat If Equipped When this feature is selected it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when enter ing and exiting the vehi...

Page 288: ...l the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Hill Start Assist HSA When on is selected the HSA system is active Refer to Electronic Brake Control System in Starting And Operating for system function and operating informa tion To make your selection press and release the SELE...

Page 289: ...more information Compass Variance Refer to Compass Display for more information MEDIA CENTER 730N 430 430N RHR RER RBZ RHB CD DVD HDD NAV IF EQUIPPED NOTE The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate Refer to your Uconnect Multimedia RHR RER RBZ or RHB user s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voi...

Page 290: ...E control knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volum...

Page 291: ... right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows ...

Page 292: ...and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 to 6 you wish t...

Page 293: ...mpact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks Inserting Compact Disc s Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display If a CD does not go into the slot more ...

Page 294: ...ith the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft top models if equipped SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow fas...

Page 295: ...es The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file no...

Page 296: ...keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession 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 n...

Page 297: ...ded 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 folders ...

Page 298: ...ected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RAD...

Page 299: ...K buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it Voice Command System Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User Manual located on the D...

Page 300: ...urs by turning the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SET...

Page 301: ...nes Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a four...

Page 302: ...g format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc...

Page 303: ...rning the TUNE SCROLL control knob After adjusting the hours press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a sta...

Page 304: ... Button Pressing the DISC AUX button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to DISC AUX mode Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compa...

Page 305: ...you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft top models if equipped SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the lef...

Page 306: ... Notes On Playing 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 CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 966...

Page 307: ...n combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession 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 t...

Page 308: ...ded 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 folders ...

Page 309: ...lapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to elapsed time display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player...

Page 310: ...vated and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory installed satellite radio system in your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your on line listening account For further information call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com or at ...

Page 311: ... decreased performance Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle Dense tree coverage may int...

Page 312: ...g Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time press and hold again to return to normal display RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows TUNE Control Rotary Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL ...

Page 313: ... 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the ...

Page 314: ...is feature allows an iPod威 or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port located in the glove compart ment iPod威 control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod威 and iPhone威 devices Some iPod威 software versions may not fully support the iPod威 control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates NOTE If the radio has a USB port refer to the appropriate Uconnect Multimedia radio U...

Page 315: ...route the cable away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the lid to close without damaging the cable Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle s iPod威 USB MP3 control system iPod威 or external USB device may take a few minutes to connect the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by pressing radio switches as described below NOTE If the audio device...

Page 316: ...he radio faceplate or press the VR button and say USB or Switch to USB Once in the iPod威 USB MP3 control mode audio tracks if available from audio device start playing over the vehicle s audio system Play Mode When switched to iPod威 USB MP3 control mode the iPod威 or external USB device automatically starts Play mode In Play mode the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control t...

Page 317: ... again jumps to the next screen of data for that track Once all screens have been viewed the last INFO button press will go back to the play mode screen on the radio Pressing the REPEAT button will change the audio device mode to repeat the current playing track or press the VR button and say Repeat ON or Repeat Off Press the SCAN button to use iPod威 USB MP3 de vice scan mode which will play the f...

Page 318: ...ck detail on the radio display Once the track to be played is highlighted on the radio display press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll through the list faster During fast scroll a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display may be noticeable During all List modes the iPod威 displays all lists in wrap around m...

Page 319: ...that list Not all iPod威 or external USB device sub menu levels are available on this system MUSIC TYPE button The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device CAUTION Leaving the iPod威 or external USB device or any supported device anywhere in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage the device Follow the device manufactur er s...

Page 320: ...nect phone system but just one can be selected and played Selecting Different Audio Device 1 Press PHONE button to begin 2 After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup then Select Audio Devices 3 Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect phone system to list audio devices Next Track Use the SEEK UP button or press the VR button on the radio and say Next Track to jump to the n...

Page 321: ...olume Control knob When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted into the radio the screen turns on automatically the headphone transmitters turn on and playback begins Single Video Screen NOTE Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Video Entertainment System VES The Remote Control The Touch Screen Radio If Equipped Play A DVD 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE or LOAD ha...

Page 322: ...ol and the Headphone switch is on Channel 1 Using The Remote Control 1 Press the MODE button on the Remote Control 2 While looking at the video screen highlight DISC by either pressing Up Down Left Right buttons or by re peatedly pressing the MODE button then press ENTER on the Remote Control NOTE The VES system will retain the last setting when turned off Using The Touch Screen Radio Controls 1 P...

Page 323: ... soft key in the MEDIA column To exit touch the back arrow soft key at the top left of the screen NOTE The 1 and 2 soft keys are displayed for the headphone channels Touch 1 or 2 based on which channel you want to change select the new mode from the available list on the right Modes that are unavailable are greyed out Rear VES Soft key Select Channel Screen 1 And DISC In The MEDIA Column 4 UNDERST...

Page 324: ...s sion In vehicles with manual transmission the parking brake must be engaged Touching the screen on a Touch Screen radio while a DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func tions for DVD play such as scene selection Play Pause FF RW and Stop Pressing the X in the upper corner will turn off the remote control screen functions Play Video Games Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary ...

Page 325: ...erter section in your vehicle s Owner s Manual for more information Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 1 Using The Remote Control 1 Press the MODE button on the Remote Control 2 While looking at the video screen highlight VES AUX 1 by either pressing Up Down Left Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the MODE button then press ENTER on the Remote Control Select VES AUX1...

Page 326: ...rols If a channel list is displayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 or 2 based on the headphone channel you want to change To exit press the back arrow soft key at the top of the screen Rear VES Soft key Select Channel Screen 1 And AUX 1 In The VES Column 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 327: ... Select Screen will display unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen 2 While looking at the video screen either press Up Down Left Right on the Remote Control to highlight the desired audio source or repeatedly press the MODE button on the remote until the desired audio source appears on the screen Select FM Mode On The VES Screen 4 UNDERSTANDING Y...

Page 328: ... press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1 touch the 2 soft key and choose an audio source To exit touch the back arrow soft key at the top left of the left screen Rear VES Soft key Select Channel Screen 2 And HDD In The MEDIA Column 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 329: ... on the screen and the audio could be heard on Channel 1 in the headphones Audio can be heard through the headphones even when the Video Screen is closed Play A DVD Using The Touch Screen Radio 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE or LOAD hard key on the radio faceplate Touch Screen 2 Insert the DVD with the label facing up The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and di...

Page 330: ...formation is shown on the left side of the screen Channel Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen Using The Touch Screen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen Select DISC Mode O...

Page 331: ...adio screen is not available in all states provinces and the vehicle must be stopped and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis sion In vehicles with manual transmission the parking brake must be engaged Touching the screen on a Touch Screen radio while a DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func tions for DVD play such as scene selection Play Pa...

Page 332: ...tomatically after five seconds 4 Channel Screen Selector Switch Indicates which channel is being controlled by the remote control When the selector switch is in the Channel 1 position the remote controls the functionality of headphone Channel 1 right side of the screen When the selector switch is in the Channel 2 position the remote controls the function ality of headphone Channel 2 left side of t...

Page 333: ...OG Up selects the next directory and PROG Down selects the previous directory When listening to a disc in a radio with a multiple disc changer PROG Up selects the next disc and PROG Down selects the previ ous disc 11 MUTE Press to mute the headphone audio output for the selected channel 12 SLOW Press to slow playback of a DVD disc Press play 䉴 to resume normal play 13 STATUS Press to display the c...

Page 334: ...adio modes press to select to the next station In disc modes press to advance to the next audio track or video chapter In menu modes use to navigate in the menu Remote Control Storage The video screen s come with a built in storage compart ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened To remove the remote use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you D...

Page 335: ...deo screen s indicate when Video Lock is active Pressing the Video Lock again or turning the ignition OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows remote control operation of the VES Replacing The Batteries The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op eration To replace the batteries Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote then slide the battery cover downward Replace the batteries...

Page 336: ... no audio is heard after increasing the volume control verify that the screen is turned on and in the down position and that the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel If audio is still not heard check that fully charged batteries are installed in the headphones Controls The headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup 1 ...

Page 337: ...el 2 the Remote is controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to the audio of the VES Channel 2 2 Press the MODE button on the remote control 3 If the video screen is displaying a video source such as a DVD Video pressing STATUS shows the status on a popup banner at the bottom of the screen Pressing the MODE button will advance to the next mode When the mode is in an audio only source such...

Page 338: ... This warranty lasts as long as you own the Product What Does This Warranty Cover Except as specified below this warranty covers any Product that in normal use is defective in workmanship or materials What Does This Warranty Not Cover This warranty does not cover any damage or defect that results from misuse abuse or modification of the Product other than by Unwired Foam earpieces which will wear ...

Page 339: ...g your Unwired威 wireless headphones please phone 1 888 293 3332 or email customersupport unwiredtechnology com You may register your Unwired威 wireless headphones online at www unwiredtechnology com or by phone at 1 888 293 3332 System Information Shared Modes This allows the VES to output radio sources to the headphones and the radio to output VES sources to the vehicle speakers When the radio and...

Page 340: ...lity to Fast Forward Rewind Scan and Track Up Down 2 CD Changer in radio Ability to Disk Up Down and program all listed CD controls Fast Forward Rewind Scan and Track Up Down The VES can even control radio modes or video modes while the radio is turned off The VES can access the radio modes or disc modes by navigating to those modes on the VES and activating a radio mode or disc mode Information M...

Page 341: ...el 2 Audio Only Mute 7 Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8 Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9 Clock 10 Video Lock 11 Not Available Error 12 Disc Changer Status Numeric Keypad Menu Numeric Keypad Menu 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 ...

Page 342: ... until all digits are entered 3 To delete the last digit navigate to the Del button and press the remote control s ENTER button 4 After all of the digits are entered navigate to the Go button and press the remote control s ENTER button Station List Menu When listening to Satellite audio pressing the remote control s MENU button displays a list of all available channels Navigate this list using the...

Page 343: ...cancel Scan play and Random play Display Settings When watching a video source DVD Video with the disc in Play mode Aux Video SIRIUS Backseat TV etc pressing the remote control s SETUP button activates the Display Settings menu These settings control the appear ance of the video on the screen The factory default Disc Menu For CDs Video Screen Display Settings 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 344: ...udio portion of the channel with the screen closed Set the audio to the desired source and channel Close the video screen To change the current audio mode press the remote control s MODE button This will automatically select the next available audio mode without using the Mode Select menu When the screen is reopened the video screen will automatically turn back on and show the appropriate display ...

Page 345: ...jected DVD Audio Support When a DVD Audio disc is inserted in the VES DVD player the DVD Audio title on the disc is played by default most DVD Audio discs also have a Video title but the Video title is ignored All multi channel program material is automatically mixed down to two channels which may result in a lowered apparent volume level If you increase the volume level to account for this change...

Page 346: ...gnizes a maximum of 512 files and 99 folders per CD R and CD RW disc Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play the Video_TS portion of the disc If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is playable in the VES DVD player check with the disc recording software publisher for more information about burning playable discs The recommended method for labeling recordable discs CD R CD RW...

Page 347: ... If you are creating your own files the recommended fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192Kbps and the recommended fixed bit rate for WMA files is between 64 and 192Kbps Variable bit rates are also supported For both formats the recommended sample rate is either 44 1kHz or 48kHz To change the current file use the remote control s or DVD player s 䉱 button to advance to the next file or ...

Page 348: ...nning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the first track The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot conditions such as when the vehicle s interior tempera ture is above 120 F When this occurs the DVD player will display VES High Temp and will shut off the VES displays until a safe temperature is reached This shut down is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player Display Ot...

Page 349: ... Right cursor button to begin editing the setting Using the remote control Up and Down cursor but tons select a digit for the current position After selecting the digit press the remote control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits When the entire four digit code is entered press the remote control s ENTER button If the language cod...

Page 350: ...ting in the player a Password screen is displayed In order to watch the disc the rear passen ger must enter the correct password using the password entry method described below To play all discs without requiring a password set the DVD player s rating to Level 8 Setting the rating to Level 1 always requires the password to play any DVD disc Not all DVD discs encode a Rating so it is still possible...

Page 351: ...control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits After the four digit password is entered press the remote control s ENTER button If the password is correct the set password screen is displayed Using the remote control s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and the remote control s Right cursor button to se...

Page 352: ...el menu is displayed Using the remote control s Up and Down cursor buttons select the new rating level and then press the remote control s ENTER button to accept the change Product Agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technol ogy that is protected by U S patents and other intellec tual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision...

Page 353: ...ion STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Reach behind the wheel to access the switches The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume Remote Sound System Con...

Page 354: ...he next pre set station that you have programmed in the radio pre set pushbuttons CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it...

Page 355: ...isc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioni...

Page 356: ...erature be manually controlled should the system not perform as desired while in automatic mode Both the outside tem perature display and ATC operation will return to nor mal when the snowplow is removed Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs These comf...

Page 357: ...er temperatures Rotating the knob clockwise into the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumu lation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airf...

Page 358: ...st outlets Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Mode Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use the DEFROST mode with maximum blower an...

Page 359: ...owed Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended In cold or damp weather the use of the Recirculation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle For maximum defogging select the outside air position The A C can be deselected manually without disturb...

Page 360: ...e when the A C system is engaged MAX A C For maximum cooling when MAX A C is selected the A C is turned on automatically and the air is recircu lated NOTE A C cannot be deselected when in MAX A C position The LED will blink three times if the A C button is pushed Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped The Automatic Temperature Control ATC allows both driver and front passenger seat occupant...

Page 361: ... controls the pas senger side temperature becomes the same as the temperature selected by the driver The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passengers Automatic Temperature Control ATC Panel 1 Blower Control 9 DEFROST 2 Left Temperature Up 10 Right Temperature Down 3 SYNC Indicator 11 A C 4 Left Temperature Indicator 12 A C Indicator 5 Right...

Page 362: ...em to function automatically NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric units by selecting the US M customer programmable feature Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Progr...

Page 363: ...sition The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control knob The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode The operator can also select the direction of the airflow by selecting one of the following positions Panel Mode A...

Page 364: ...osting NOTE While operating in the other modes the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog mist or ice on the windshield Defrost mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield and side glass The Air Conditioning A C button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system When in A C mode and the ATC is set to a cool temperature dehumidified...

Page 365: ...isabled automatically if these modes are selected Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating A solution of 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50 water is recommended Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle f...

Page 366: ...ld rainy and or humid weather Windows may frost on the inside of the glass in very cold weather To clear the windows select Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed Do not use the Recirculation mode without A C for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves co...

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Page 369: ...t 374 After Starting 375 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 375 䡵 Automatic Transmission 376 Key Ignition Park Interlock 378 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 378 Four Speed Automatic Transmission 3 7L Engine If Equipped 378 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 4 7L And 5 7L Engine 1500 Models Only 388 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 5 7L Engine 2500 Models Only 399 5 ...

Page 370: ...Position Switch If Equipped 420 Shifting Procedure 424 䡵 Axle Locker System 2500 Models Only If Equipped 426 䡵 Stabilizer Sway Bar System Power Wagon Only 429 䡵 Safe Off Road Driving Power Wagon Only 431 Off Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics 431 Driving In Snow Mud And Sand 434 Crossing Obstacles Rocks And Other High Points 435 Hill Climbing 438 Driving Through Water 440 Airing Down Fo...

Page 371: ... Understanding The Features Of Your Winch 456 Winch Accessories 458 Operating Your Winch 459 Rigging Techniques 472 䡵 Power Steering 474 Power Steering Fluid Check 475 䡵 Multi Displacement System MDS If Equipped 5 7L Engine Only 476 䡵 Parking Brake 476 䡵 Brake System 478 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only 478 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 479 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 479 Traction Control Syste...

Page 372: ... Loading And Tire Pressure 495 䡵 Tires General Information 499 Tire Pressure 499 Tire Inflation Pressures 500 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 502 Radial Ply Tires 502 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel If Equipped 503 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 503 Full Size Spare If Equipped 504 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 504 Tire Spinning 505 Tread Wear Indicators 506 Life Of Tir...

Page 373: ...neral Information 527 䡵 Fuel Requirements 528 3 7L And 4 7L Engine 528 5 7L Engine 528 Reformulated Gasoline 529 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 529 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 529 MMT In Gasoline 530 Materials Added To Fuel 531 Fuel System Cautions 531 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 532 䡵 Flexible Fuel 4 7L Engine Only If Equipped 532 E 85 General Information 532 Ethanol Fuel E 85 533 Fuel Requireme...

Page 374: ...Hitch Classification 546 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 546 Trailer And Tongue Weight 550 Towing Requirements 551 Towing Tips 561 䡵 Snowplow 563 1500 Models Only 563 2500 3500 Models Only 563 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 567 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 567 Recreational Towing Two Wheel Drive Models 568 Recreational Towing Four Wheel Drive Models ...

Page 375: ...Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal Turn the key fob to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds turn the key fob to the OFF position wait ...

Page 376: ...al all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the veh...

Page 377: ...starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor the Normal Starting procedure should be repeated After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled and will de crease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 Vo...

Page 378: ...k heater cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not s...

Page 379: ...unattended is dan gerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher tha...

Page 380: ...utomatic Transmission 3 7L Engine If Equipped The shift lever position display located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range The shift lever is mounted either on the right side of the steering column if equipped or on the console if equipped You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the PARK position refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Sy...

Page 381: ...he instrument cluster as 4 3 2 1 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may pla...

Page 382: ...rake pedal released floor shift after you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmis sion is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose contro...

Page 383: ...usly or fatally injured Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or N...

Page 384: ... The engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting...

Page 385: ...limits the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating If the transmission becomes extremely hot the Trans mission Temperature Warning Light may illuminate and the transmission may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmission cools down During cold te...

Page 386: ...y problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Shift the transmission into PARK 3 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK OFF position 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Shift into the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the ...

Page 387: ...tween DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automatically shifting between all available gears Tapping the shift lever to the left console shift or the ERS switch column shift will activate ERS mode display the cur rent gear in the instrument cluster and maintain that gear as the top available gear Once in ERS mode tappi...

Page 388: ...rive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing an accident or personal injury Screen Display 1 2 3 4 D Actual Gear s Allowed 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 4 NOTE To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration engine braking tap the shift lever to the left console shift or the ERS switch down column shift repeatedly as the vehicle slows The transmission will shift to the range ...

Page 389: ...e temperature vehicle speed is sufficiently high and the TOW HAUL switch has not been activated When to Use TOW HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas towing a trailer carrying a heavy load etc and frequent transmission shifting oc curs press the TOW HAUL switch to select TOW HAUL mode This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive sh...

Page 390: ...4 8 km of driving Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold This is normal Using the Electronic Range Select ERS feature when the transmission is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive Six Speed Automatic Transmission 4 7L...

Page 391: ...shift lever to the left or right console shift while in the DRIVE position will select the highest available transmission gear and will display that gear in the instrument cluster as 6 5 4 3 2 1 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this ran...

Page 392: ...rake pedal released floor shift after you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmis sion is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose contro...

Page 393: ...ously or fatally injured Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or ...

Page 394: ...e engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or...

Page 395: ...ar range will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal operating limits the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating If the transmission bec...

Page 396: ...ion function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission remains in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to oper ate Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for ser...

Page 397: ... normally used during through gear accelerations This additional gear can improve vehicle performance and cooling capability when towing a trailer on certain grades In ERS mode gears 1 though 3 are underdrive gears and ERS 4 is direct drive ERS 5 and 6 Overdrive gears are the same as the normal fourth and fifth gears You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lev...

Page 398: ...hange the top available gear To exit ERS mode simply press and hold the shift lever to the right console shift or the ERS switch column shift until D is once again displayed in the shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster Column Shift Lever Console Shift Lever 396 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 399: ...cle can best be slowed down Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive fourth and fifth gears The trans mission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the following conditions are present the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem perature the engine coolant antifreeze has reached an a...

Page 400: ...AUL mode is desired the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibrated speeds This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the upper gears When t...

Page 401: ... verter will refill within five seconds after starting the engine Six Speed Automatic Transmission 5 7L Engine 2500 Models Only The shift lever position display located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range The shift lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the PARK position refer to Brak...

Page 402: ...uster as 6 5 4 3 2 1 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may place the shift lev...

Page 403: ...ter you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or...

Page 404: ... others could be seriously or fatally injured Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when s...

Page 405: ...t the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the t...

Page 406: ...nsmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal operating limits the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating If the transmission becomes extremely hot the Trans mission Temperature...

Page 407: ...n function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission remains in fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to operate Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for servi...

Page 408: ...t lever is in the DRIVE position For example if you shift the transmission into 3 third gear the transmission will never shift above third gear but will shift down into second and first gear normally You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automatically shifting between all available gears Tapping th...

Page 409: ...ll shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive fifth and sixth gears The trans mission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the following conditions are present the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem perature the en...

Page 410: ...ormal operation If the TOW HAUL mode is desired the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibrated speeds This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operati...

Page 411: ...tially draining from the torque converter into the transmission This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission The torque con verter will refill within five seconds after starting the engine FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION IF EQUIPPED Four wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a manually shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted transfer case Refer to the operatin...

Page 412: ...e is no light for the 2H or NEUTRAL positions When operating your vehicle in 4L the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 2H or 4H positions at a given road speed Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h Proper operation of four wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size type and circumference on each wheel Any difference will adversely affect...

Page 413: ...ould always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below 2H Rear Wheel Drive High Range This range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads 4H Four Wheel Drive High Range This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wh...

Page 414: ...r case lever 2H Or 4H 4L With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h shift the transmission into NEUTRAL While the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h shift the transfer case lever firmly to the desired position Do not pause in transfer case NEUTRAL NOTE Pausing in transfer case NEUTRAL in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to avoi...

Page 415: ...used to alert the driver that the front axle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Four Position Switch If Equipped This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch Transfer Case Switch which is located on the instrument panel This electronically shifted transfer case provides four mode positions Two wheel drive hig...

Page 416: ...y hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline compo nents NOTE The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the recessed button located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing only Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting and Operating for further information Tra...

Page 417: ... retry selection To find the shift require ments refer to the Shifting Procedure for your transfer case located in this section The SVC 4WD Warning Light monitors the electronic shift four wheel drive system If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving it means that the four wheel drive system is not function ing properly and that service is required WARNING Always ...

Page 418: ... go faster than road conditions permit WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position The parking bra...

Page 419: ... in Starting and Operating for further information Shifting Procedure NOTE If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met the transfer case will not shift The position indicator light for the previous position will remain ON and the newly selected posi tion indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met...

Page 420: ...ation the selected position indicator light will flash and the origi nal position indicator light will remain ON At this time reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift 2WD Or 4WD LOCK 4WD LOW NOTE When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some gear noise may be heard This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occupants Shifting can be performed with the vehicle ...

Page 421: ...If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON until all requirements have been met The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable If the ign...

Page 422: ...OCK Four wheel drive low range 4WD LOW Neutral NEUTRAL This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two wheel drive position 2WD or four wheel drive position 4WD AUTO for normal street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits as the front axle is not engaged in 2WD For variable driving conditio...

Page 423: ...e compo nents NOTE The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by depressing the recessed button located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing only Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting and Operating for further information Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights The Transfer Case Position Indicator Li...

Page 424: ...ifting Procedure for your transfer case located in this section of the owner s manual The SVC 4WD Warning Light monitors the electronic shift four wheel drive system If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving it means that the four wheel drive system is not function ing properly and that service is required WARNING Always engage the parking brake when powering dow...

Page 425: ... 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 position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position The parking...

Page 426: ...on and maximum pulling power for loose slippery road surfaces only Do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h N Neutral This range disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting and Operating for further information Shifting Procedure NOTE If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case positi...

Page 427: ...trol switch If the vehicle is stopped the ignition switch must be in the ON position with the engine either running or OFF This shift cannot be completed if the ignition switch is in the ACC position 2WD Or 4WD AUTO Or 4WD LOCK 4WD LOW NOTE When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some gear noise may be heard This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occupants Shifting can be perfo...

Page 428: ...n the ON position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable If the ignition switch is not in the ON position then the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM 2500 MODELS ONLY IF EQUIPPED This vehicle is equipped with electronically locking front and rear differentials These differentials when engaged ...

Page 429: ... In the AXLE UNLOCK position the front and rear axles are unlocked In the REAR LOCK position the rear axle is locked In the FRONT REAR LOCK position the front and rear axles are locked NOTE Even when the axles are in the AXLE UNLOCK position the limited slip differential in the rear axle still provides torque biasing capability for moderate low traction environments During the command to lock the ...

Page 430: ...switch to FRONT REAR LOCK while traveling less than 3 mph 5 km h The indicator light will be solid when the front axle is locked NOTE The rear axle must be locked before the front axle will lock To unlock the front axle move the axle locker switch to REAR LOCK The FRONT REAR LOCK indicator light will go out when the axle is unlocked NOTE The axle lockers could be torque locked due to side to side ...

Page 431: ... and 1 5 in 38 1 mm in the rear A major advantage to increasing ride height is the positive effect it has on approach departure and break over angles This system is controlled by the electronic control sway bar switch located on the instrument panel The switch has two positions On Road and Off Road The system is normally in the On Road mode indicated by a solid green light The stabilizer sway bar ...

Page 432: ...de To disconnect the stabilizer sway bar shift to either 4HI or 4LO as shown in Four Wheel Drive Operation and press the top of the stabilizer sway bar button to obtain the Off Road position The amber indicator light will flash until the stabilizer sway bar has been fully discon nected NOTE The stabilizer sway bar may be torque locked due to left and right suspension height differences This condit...

Page 433: ...e you venture out you should contact your local governmental agency to determine the designated off road vehicle ORV trails or recreation areas You should always tread lightly and only use established roads trails or ORV recreational areas The National Forest Service Bureau of Land Management or local Department of Natural Re sources are a wealth of information and usually have maps with marked tr...

Page 434: ...mum speed of 10 mph 16 km h and a pool of water 30 inches deep at a maximum speed of 5 mph 8 km h both with an entrance ramp angle of 1 3 degrees CAUTION The door sill height is 25 inches Water may intrude into the interior of the vehicle at greater depths Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation Many off road driving conditions require the simultane ous use of the brake and throttle two footed d...

Page 435: ...ving over CAUTION Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire WARNING Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an off road situation When To Use Low Range When driving off road shift into 4L Low Range for additional traction or to improve handling and control...

Page 436: ...n a 1 4 turn quickly back and forth while still applying throttle This will allow the tires to get a fresh bite and help maintain your momentum CAUTION On icy or slippery roads do not downshift at high engine RPMs or vehicle speeds because engine brak ing may cause skidding and loss of control Mud Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and is very difficult to get through You sh...

Page 437: ... normal air pressure before driving on pavement or other hard surfaces Be sure you have a way to air the tires back up prior to reducing the pressure CAUTION Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure To reduce the risk of tire unseating while at a reduced tire pressure reduce your speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu vers Crossing Obstacles Rocks And Oth...

Page 438: ... undercarriage and guide you through Crossing Large Rocks When approaching large rocks choose a path which ensures you drive over the largest with your tires This will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle The tread of the tire is tougher and thicker than the side wall and is designed to take the abuse Always look ahead and make every effort to cross the large rocks with your tires CAUTION Nev...

Page 439: ...ws one front tire to be on top of the log while the other just starts to climb the log While climbing the log modulate your brake and accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under your tires Then ease the vehicle off the log using your brakes CAUTION Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will become high centered Getting High ...

Page 440: ...mething goes wrong If everything looks good and you feel confident then change trans mission into a lower gear shift the transfer case into 4L Low and proceed with caution You should use first gear and 4L Low Range for very steep hills Driving Up Hill Once you have determined your ability to proceed and have shifted into the appropri ate gear line your vehicle up for the straightest possible run A...

Page 441: ...istance at the base of the hill to regain control if the vehicle descends too fast If you feel confident in your ability to proceed then make sure you are in 4L Low Range with the transmission in first gear manually select first gear on automatic transmissions and pro ceed with caution Allow engine braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if necessary but do not allow the tires to lock...

Page 442: ...y them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the tires WARNING If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade never attempt to turn around To do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle which may result in severe injury Always back carefully straight down a hill in REVERSE Never back down a hill in NEU TRAL using only the vehicle brakes Never...

Page 443: ...f the vehicle fluids for signs of water ingestion CAUTION Water ingestion into the axles transmission transfer case engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too fast or through too deep of water Water can cause permanent damage to engine driveline or other vehicle components and your brakes will be less effective once wet and or muddy Before You Cross Any Type Of Water As you approach any...

Page 444: ... you can safely cross than proceed using the low and slow method CAUTION Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator Crossing Ditches Streams Shallow Rivers Or Other Flowing Water Flowing water can be extremely dangerous Never attempt to cross a fast running stream or river even in shallow water Fast moving water can easily push your vehicle dow...

Page 445: ...ea for better flotation and ability to mold or form to the ground contour Different terrain tires and vehicles require different tire pressure Hard surfaces like rock and heavier vehicles require higher pressures than softer surfaces such as sand and lighter vehicles You will need to experiment to determine what is right for your situation It is easier and faster to let air out than it is to repla...

Page 446: ... questions will help you determine the best method of recovery If you can still move the vehicle slightly and the only issue is slick ground then rock cycling your vehicle would be the first choice If you have ample room an additional vehicle and there is low risk of vehicle impingement on the surroundings then using a tow strap to the vehicle tow hooks would be fast and easy If the vehicle is sev...

Page 447: ...ethod of recovery Continuous rock cycling will only cause unnecessary damage to your vehicle and the environment CAUTION Damage can occur when spinning your tires at an excessive high speed Do not spin your tires faster than an indicated 35 mph 56 km h Using The Tow Hooks With A Tow Strap Tow straps are a quick and easy way to recover your vehicle from minor situations if you have a secondary vehi...

Page 448: ...e brakes once signaled by the other driver This sequence is important to avoid having the recovered vehicle hit the pulling vehicle WARNING Never use tow straps with end hooks or link two straps with a clevis pin These heavy metal objects could become projectiles if a strap breaks which could cause severe injury Never leave more than two or three feet of slack in the strap More slack than this gre...

Page 449: ...le ensuring there are a least five wraps of cable left on the drum and place a floor mat or something else over the strung out cable Placing something over the strung out cable helps keep the cable on the ground if it breaks Next place the vehicle in first gear and apply a very light throttle as you power the winch in Be careful not to allow slack in the cable as you recover the vehicle Do not try...

Page 450: ...nd sus pension Retighten them if required and torque to the values specified in the Service Manual Check for accumulations of plants or brush These things could be a fire hazard They might hide damage to fuel lines brake hoses axle pinion seals and propeller shafts After extended operation in mud sand water or similar dirty conditions have the radiator fan brake rotors wheels brake linings and axl...

Page 451: ...el having the better traction The limited slip differential is especially helpful during slippery driving conditions With both rear wheels on a slippery surface a slight application of the accelerator will supply maximum traction When starting with only one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface slight momentary application of the parking brake may be necessary to gain maximum traction WARN...

Page 452: ...likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or...

Page 453: ...t in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire r...

Page 454: ...d cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stop ping distances Therefore after driving through s...

Page 455: ... Driving Off Road Off road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on road driving After going off road it is always a good idea to check for damage That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle Check tires body structure steering suspension and exhaust system for damage Ins...

Page 456: ...an cause a wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation WINCH USAGE POWER WAGON ONLY IF EQUIPPED Things To Know Before Using Your Winch General Winch Information Your vehicle is equipped with an electric vehicle recovery winch This winch uses the electrical power from the vehicle charging system to power a motor that winds wire rope into the winch drum via planetary gear...

Page 457: ...vehicle charging system voltage drops to a low level The winch will not power in or out for 30 seconds if this device is tripped If the interrupt is tripped the vehicle should be operated at high idle for a few minutes to allow the vehicle charging system to recover before continuing to winch Winch Motor Thermal Protection Your winch is equipped with a thermal protection device in the motor If the...

Page 458: ...Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components 456 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 459: ...n speed and pulling power 5 Wire Rope The wire rope allows the winch to be connected to an anchor to provide a pulling force 6 Clutch Lever The clutch lever allows the winch drum to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow the wire rope to be pulled from the winch by hand 7 Remote Control The remote control provides the interface between the winch operator and the winch The remote control pro...

Page 460: ...ctive gloves while oper ating the winch or handling the wire rope Avoid loose fit ting clothes or anything that could become entangled in the wire rope and other mov ing parts Snatch Block Pulley Used properly the multi purpose snatch block allows you to 1 increase the winch s pulling power and 2 change your pulling direction without damaging the wire rope Proper use of the snatch block is covered...

Page 461: ...es Operating Your Winch WARNING Failure to observe any of these warnings regarding proper winch usage may result in severe injury Always use supplied hook strap to hold the hook when spooling wire rope in or out Never use as a hoist Never use to move persons Never exceed winch or wire rope rated capacity Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling the wire rope Never touch wire rope or hook whi...

Page 462: ...ever use ⴖbungeeⴖ straps that develop tremen dous and potentially dangerous amounts of force when stretched Continued WARNING Continued Always disconnect the remote control when not in use Never winch when there are less than five wraps of wire rope around the winch drum Always pass remote control through a window to avoid pinching lead in door then using remote inside a vehicle Never leave the re...

Page 463: ...ake the time to fully read and understand the included Installation and Operations Guide and Basic Guide to Winching Techniques in order to understand your winch and the winching operation Always inspect winch installation and wire rope condition before operating the winch Frayed kinked or damaged wire rope must be replaced immediately Loose or damaged winch installation must be corrected immediat...

Page 464: ...r loose connections Replace if damaged Be careful not to pull the Winch Cable Collar through the rollers Watch and listen to Winch for proper snugness 1 Inspect the winch winch mount and wire rope for damage Do not use the winch if the mount is loose or rope shows excessive wear or damage 2 Put on gloves 462 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 465: ... the clutch lever on the winch to disengage Freespooling conserves battery power 4 Free the winch hook and attach the hook strap Free the winch hook from its anchor point Attach the hook strap to the hook if not attached Free Spool Hook Strap 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 ...

Page 466: ...e wire as it can become twisted and over wrapped when slackened leading to wire rope damage To prevent losing the end hold the hook strap while you work 6 Secure to the anchor point Once you have established your anchor point secure the tree trunk protector or choker chain around the object Tree Trunk Protector 464 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 467: ... and block its wheels to prevent your vehicle from moving Ideally you ll want an anchor point that will enable you to pull straight in the direction the vehicle will move This allows the wire rope to wind tightly and evenly onto the spooling drum An anchor point as far away as possible will provide the winch with its greatest pulling power 7 Attach the Clevis D shackle and Tree Trunk Protector Att...

Page 468: ...inch If you choose to control the winch from inside your vehicle always pass the remote through a window to avoid pinching the cord in the door Always disconnect the remote control when not in use 10 Put wire rope under tension Using the remote con trol switch slowly wind the wire rope until no slack remains Once the wire rope is under tension stand well clear of it and never step over it 466 STAR...

Page 469: ...tions are secured and free of debris before continuing with the winching procedure 12 Check wire rope The wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling drum Improper winding can cause damage to the wire rope 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 ...

Page 470: ...sion on the wire rope first 14 Establish ⴖno peopleⴖ zones Make your intentions clear Be sure that everyone in the immediate vicinity surrounding the winching operation is completely aware of your intentions before you pull Declare where the spectators should not stand never behind or in front of the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatch block Your situation may have other ⴖno peopleⴖ zon...

Page 471: ...r in make sure the wire rope winds evenly and tightly on the drum This prevents the outer wire wraps from draw ing into the inner wraps binding and damaging the wire rope Avoid shock loads by using the control switch intermittently to take up wire rope slack Shock loads can momentarily far exceed the winch and wire rope ratings During side pulls the wire rope tends to stack up at one end of the dr...

Page 472: ...ension in the wire rope 17 Disconnect the wire rope and disconnect from the anchor 18 Rewind the wire rope The person handling the wire rope should walk the rope in and not let it slide through the hand control the winch at all times WARNING To prevent serious injury NEVER put your fingers inside the hook area as you are powering in NOTE How to spool under no load Arrange the remote control lead s...

Page 473: ...ote control from the winch Pinch the hook between your thumb and forefinger and attach the hook strap Hold the hook strap between the thumb and forefinger to keep tension on the wire rope Walk the wire rope towards the fairlead carefully spooling in the remaining wire rope By pulsing the remote control switch 19 Store the hook on the most outboard loop of the tow hook 20 Disconnect the remote cont...

Page 474: ...ttle distance to achieve maximum pull using straight line rigging simply increasing pulling power or main taining a straight line pulling situation You will have to assess what technique is correct for your situation Think safety at all times How To Change The Pulling Direction Change Pulling Directions 472 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 475: ...d properly onto the spooling drum Increasing Pulling Power In some cases you may find yourself needing more pulling power The use of snatch blocks increases me chanical advantage and that increases your pulling power Double Line Because pulling power decreases with the number of layers of wire rope on the winch drum you can use a snatch block to double line out more wire rope This decreases the nu...

Page 476: ...r 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 considered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steerin...

Page 477: ... through an autho rized dealer CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use o...

Page 478: ...attery disconnect PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the park brake pedal fully To release the parking brake pull the parking brake release handle When the parking...

Page 479: ...ssion locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leavin...

Page 480: ...ease in braking effort to stop the vehicle If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal braking capability the remaining system will still func tion with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during applica tion greater pedal force required to slow or stop and activation of the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light if equippe...

Page 481: ... hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking NOTE ABS improves steering control of the vehicle during hard braking maneuvers WARNING ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the...

Page 482: ...is section of this manual This brake pressure modulation transfers drive torque from slipping to non slipping wheels to provide optimal forward traction Brake Assist System BAS If Equipped The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The BAS detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then app...

Page 483: ...n an incline HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake pedal If the driver does not apply the throttle during this short duration the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the incline The system will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied During ope...

Page 484: ... met HSA will activate The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears and will not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL Towing And Hauling With HSA The HSA system does not know if your vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer unless the TOW HAUL switch lo cated on the center stack is selected When activated the TOW HAUL Indicator Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster Refer to...

Page 485: ...e brake pedal Always remember the driver is re sponsible for braking the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued HSA is not a parking brake If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK or using the parking brake it will roll down the incline and could collide with another vehicle object or person and cause serious or fatal injury Always remember to use the parking brake w...

Page 486: ...able Feature on a EVIC equipped vehicle If you wish to turn off the HSA feature refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Electronic Stability Control ESC If Equipped The ESC system enhances directional control and stabil ity of the vehicle under various driving conditions ESC corrects for overs...

Page 487: ...hifted from 4WD LOW or Neutral back to 4WD LOCK or 4WD AUTO the ESC system will be in this mode This mode should be used for almost all driving situations ESC should only be turned to Partial Off or ESP Off for specific reasons as noted below WARNING Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by p...

Page 488: ...ow chains or starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by pressing the ESC Off switch Once the situa tion requiring ESC to be switched to the Partial Off mode is overcome turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion WARNING In the Partial Off mode the engine torque reduc tion and sta...

Page 489: ...rtial Off mode described above When the vehicle speed drops below 35 mph 56 km h the ESC system shuts off ESC is off at low vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere with off road driving but ESC function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph 64 km h The ESC Off Indicator Light will always be illuminated when ESC is off To turn ESC on again momentarily press the ESC Of...

Page 490: ...s to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during ac celeration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions NOTE The ESC...

Page 491: ...wing in Starting and Operating for further information When TSC is functioning the ESP Off Indicator Light will flash the engine power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the Partial Off or Full Off modes TSC is only active in the default ESC On mode TSC can be disabled b...

Page 492: ...er P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 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 spares designed for tempo rary emergency use only T...

Page 493: ...Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards ⴖ blank ⴖ Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means...

Page 494: ... i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maxi...

Page 495: ...ies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week ...

Page 496: ...d in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pres sure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pap...

Page 497: ...er s side door 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 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 ...

Page 498: ...AWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the we...

Page 499: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle w...

Page 500: ...498 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 501: ...cted by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handlin...

Page 502: ...ble ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or rear edge of the driver s side door Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition Refer to Supple mental Tire Pressure Information in St...

Page 503: ... into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the Winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature ...

Page 504: ...h your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a...

Page 505: ...e of the following types of non matching tempo rary use spares compact full size or limited use Do not install more than one non matching temporary use spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact full size or limited use temporary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may res...

Page 506: ...d loss of vehicle control Full Size Spare If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as...

Page 507: ...d reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tire...

Page 508: ...o the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and hav...

Page 509: ...oad Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s...

Page 510: ...r capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tir...

Page 511: ...een tires and other suspension components it is important that only chains in good condition are used Bro ken chains can cause serious vehicle damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could suggest chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Install chains as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 0 5 mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 45 mph ...

Page 512: ...h P265 70R17 tires On 4x2 2500 model trucks the use of class U snow chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of trucks equipped with LT245 70R17 or LT265 70R17 tires On 4x4 2500 model trucks the use of class U snow chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of trucks equipped with LT245 70R17 LT265 70R17 or LT285 70R17 tires On 4x2 and 4x4 3500 SRW Single Rear Wheel model trucks the use of cla...

Page 513: ...ire sidewall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h For speeds ...

Page 514: ...season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per formed The suggested rotation method is the forwa...

Page 515: ...ded rotation pattern for direc tional tires is shown below Dual Rear Wheels If Equipped The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be matched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set To check if tires are even lay a straight edge across all four tires The straight edge should touch all the tires Tire Rotation Tire Rotation 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 ...

Page 516: ...re Monitor System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom mended cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire ...

Page 517: ... will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this informa tion For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than three hours placard pressure of 30 psi 207 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi 186 ...

Page 518: ...t from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPM sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation ...

Page 519: ... matching full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires The TPMS will only monitor the pressure in the full size spare when it is used in place of a road tire Otherwise a spare with a pressure below the low pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illumina...

Page 520: ...lectronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors Vehicles With Full Size Spare 1 The matching fu...

Page 521: ...ure readings to the receiver module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver module Four TPM sensors Various TPMS messages which display in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and TPM Telltale Light The matching full size spa...

Page 522: ... a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition those flashing in the EVIC graphic to the vehicle s recom mended cold placard pressure inflation value Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update the gra...

Page 523: ... system fault is detected the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime In addition the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 ...

Page 524: ... materials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault possibly related to an incorrect sensor location fault is present In this case the SERVICE TPM SY...

Page 525: ... the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description 2500 Models If Equipped WARNING Never operate your vehicle with the TPMS and tire pressures set to the Light Load Inflation Pressure settings if carrying more than two occupants ...

Page 526: ...ation label defines the recommended front and rear cold tire inflation pressures for the vehicle when operating in the Max Load condition A Supple mental Tire Pressure Information label is also available defining Light Load tire inflation pressures when oper ating in the Light Load condition When the tire light load inflation switch LED is ON the TPMS is using the light load inflation pressure col...

Page 527: ...rning threshold and the light load inflation pressure cold low pressure warning threshold depending on the vehicle s load condition Refer to the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information label for the vehicle s Light Load inflation pressures and Tire and Loading Information label for the vehicle s Max Load inflation pressures To switch from the max load inflation pressure cold low pressure warning th...

Page 528: ...e been lowered to the Light Load inflation pressures the pressure in any one of the four tires may not be at the light load inflation pressure cold values as indicated for the Light Load condition as defined on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information label located on the rear face of the driver door Using an accurate tire pressure gauge re check the tire pressures for the light load inflation p...

Page 529: ...uired to be inflated to the max load inflation pressure cold values described on the Tire and Loading Informa tion label The Tire and Loading Information label is located on the drivers side B pillar If the tire light load inflation switch LED turns OFF the TPMS has been reset and the TPMS is using the max load inflation pressure cold low pressure warning thresholds General Information This device...

Page 530: ...ium gasoline is not recommended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experi ence these symptoms t...

Page 531: ...r vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso line containing more than 10 Ethanol Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability prob lems damage critical fuel system components cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard and or cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illumi nate Pump labels should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 10 Etha...

Page 532: ...oline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your ...

Page 533: ...tinued An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers are not recommended...

Page 534: ...tinued WARNING Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnor mal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open FLEXIBLE FUEL 4 7L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles c...

Page 535: ... vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can operate on E 85 Ethanol Fuel E 85 E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline E 85 Fuel Cap E 85 Badge 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 ...

Page 536: ...ot switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1 4 full you do not add less than 5 gallons 19 Liters when refueling you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a period of at least 5 minutes Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and or significant deterioration in driveability during warm up NOTE When the ambient temperature is above 90 F 32 C you may experie...

Page 537: ...bient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range of 0 F 18 C to 32 F 0 C you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start and a deterioration in driveability sags and or hesitations until the engine is fully warmed up NOTE Use of the engine block heater if equipped is beneficial for E 85 startability when the ambient tempera ture is less than 32 F 0 C Cruising Range ...

Page 538: ...cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability ADDING FUEL The fuel filler cap gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle Open the fuel door and remove the fuel cap by turning it counter clockwise NOTE When removing the fuel filler cap lay the cap tether in the hook located on the fuel filler door Fuel Filler Cap 536 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 539: ...have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This i...

Page 540: ...s a certification label affixed to the driver s side door or pillar This label contains the month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front and rear and Vehicle Identification Number VIN A Month Day Hour MDH number is included on this label and indicates the Month Day and Hour of manufacture The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is ...

Page 541: ...o the load capacity of this tire size Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids including vehicle fuel at full capacity conditions and with no o...

Page 542: ...ems securely before driving Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles This could cause you to lose control Also overloading can s...

Page 543: ... loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination NOTE The GCWR rating includes a 150...

Page 544: ...cle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions ...

Page 545: ...trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturer s directions it pro vides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety The addition of a friction hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle an...

Page 546: ...mance and could result in a collision Weight distributing systems may not be compat ible with surge brake couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Rec reational Vehicle dealer for additional information EXAMPLE Without Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 544 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 547: ...g that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed It connects a vehicle and fifth wheel trailer with a coupling king pin EXAMPLE With Weight Distributing Hitch Correct EXAMPLE Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 ...

Page 548: ...ry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2268 kg Class IV Extra 10 000 lbs 4540 kg Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Heavy Duty Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Greater than 10 000 lbs 4540 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings for the Maximum Gross T...

Page 549: ...g max Payload 1 700 lbs 771 kg max Towing 5 000 lbs 2268 kg std 7 650 lbs 3470 kg max Payload 1 730 lbs 785 kg max 5 7L HEMI威V 8 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Towing 5 000 lbs 2268 kg std 10 400 lbs 4717 kg max Payload 1 660 lbs 753 kg max Towing 5 000 lbs 2268 kg std 10 450 lbs 4740 kg max Payload 1 670 lbs 757 kg max Towing 5 000 lbs 2268 kg std 10 050 lbs 4559 kg max Payload 1 610 lbs 730 kg m...

Page 550: ...lbs 2268 kg std 7 450 lbs 3379 kg max Payload 1 560 lbs 708 kg max 5 7L HEMI威V 8 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Towing 5 000 lbs 2268 kg std 10 250 lbs 4649 kg max Payload 1 510 lbs 685 kg max Towing 5 000 lbs 2268 kg std 10 250 lbs 4649 kg max Payload 1 530 lbs 694 kg max Towing 5 000 lbs 2268 kg std 9 850 lbs 4468 kg max Payload 1 610 lbs 730 kg max 548 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 551: ... 12 300 lbs 5579 kg max Payload 3 120 lbs 1415 kg max 6 7L Cummins威 Turbo Diesel I 6 6 Speed Manual Transmission Towing 13 350 lbs 6055 kg max Payload 2 490 lbs 1129 kg max Towing 14 050 lbs 6372 kg max Payload 5 050 lbs 2291 kg max 6 7L Cummins威 Turbo Diesel I 6 6 Speed Auto matic Transmission Towing 15 450 lbs 7008 kg max Payload 2 580 lbs 1170 kg max Towing 22 700 lbs 10296 kg max Payload 5 130...

Page 552: ...your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle The tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any o...

Page 553: ...rive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and ot...

Page 554: ...he hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Continued WARNING Continued Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK For four wheel drive vehicles make sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL Always block or ⴖcho...

Page 555: ...eneral Infor mation in Starting and Operating for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An e...

Page 556: ...m and could have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in a collision Integrated Trailer Brake Module If Equipped Your vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer Brake Mod ule ITBM for Electric and Electric Over ...

Page 557: ...ay will no longer show GAIN and will change to the output to the trailer brakes Manual Brake Control Lever Slide the manual brake control lever to the right to activate power to the trailer s electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle s brakes If the manual brake control lever is activated while the brake is also applied the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer br...

Page 558: ...r output to the trailer brakes in 0 5 increments The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of 10 or decreased to a minimum of 0 no trailer braking GAIN The GAIN setting is used to set the trailer brake control for the specific towing condition and should be changed as towing conditions change Changes to towing condi tions include trailer load vehicle load road conditions and weather Adjusting...

Page 559: ... illuminate and the correct type of trailer must be selected from the EVIC options 4 Press the UP or DOWN button on the steering wheel until System Setup appears on the screen 5 Press the SELECT button and then press the UP or DOWN buttons until Trailer Brake Type appears on the screen 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 557 ...

Page 560: ... of 5 is a good starting point 8 In a traffic free environment tow the trailer on a dry level surface at a speed of 20 25 mph 30 40 km h and squeeze the manual brake control lever completely 9 If the trailer wheels lockup indicated by squealing tires reduce the GAIN setting if the trailer wheels turn freely increase the GAIN setting Repeat Steps 8 and 9 until the GAIN setting is at a point just be...

Page 561: ...ould result in damage to your vehicle trailer or other property WARNING Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking There may be a increase in stop ping distance or trailer instability which could result in personal injury NOTE An aftermarket controller may be available for use with air trailer brake systems and other s...

Page 562: ...our and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle s wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations Four Pin Connector 1 Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn 56...

Page 563: ...n a trip practice turning stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing How ever if frequent shifting occurs while in this range select TOW HAUL mode if equipped or select a lower gear using the Electronic Range Select ERS feature Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Righ...

Page 564: ...utomatic transmission overheat ing turn the TOW HAUL feature ON when driving in hilly areas or select a lower gear range using the Electronic Range Select ERS feature on more severe grades Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cru...

Page 565: ...ON Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can cause damage to the vehicle WARNING Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely affect performance of the airbag system in a collision Do not expect that the airbag will perform as de scribed earlier in this manual 2500 3500 Models Only Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factory installed option These packages include components n...

Page 566: ... could illuminate if exte rior lamps are not properly installed Before Plowing Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid level Check the mounting bolts and nuts for proper tight ness Check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear The cutting edge should be 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 cm to 1 2 cm above ground in snow plowing position Check that snowplow lighting is connected and func tionin...

Page 567: ...if necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow season This will help prevent uneven tire wear The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is parked Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip ment following the recommendations provided by the specific snowplow manufacturer Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached The blade restricts air flow to the radiator and causes th...

Page 568: ... will return to nor mal when the snowplow is removed General Maintenance Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the plow manufacturer s instructions Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery terminals clean and free of corrosion When plowing snow to avoid transmission and drive train damage the following precautions should be ob served Operate with transfer case in 4L when pl...

Page 569: ...ion Wheels OFF The Ground Two Wheel Drive Models Four Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions Transmission in PARK Transfer case in NEUTRAL N Tow in forward direction Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Rear OK NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK OK 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 567 ...

Page 570: ...to the tow dolly 3 Firmly set the parking brake Place the transmission in PARK 4 Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 5 Remove the key fob from the ignition switch 6 Install a suitable clamping device designed for tow ing to secure the front wheels in the straight position CAUTION Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause severe tr...

Page 571: ...n cause severe damage to the transfer case Continued CAUTION Continued Automatic transmissions must be placed in the PARK position for recreational towing Before recreational towing perform the procedure outlined under Shifting Into NEUTRAL N to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU TRAL N Otherwise internal damage will result Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements ...

Page 572: ...to move even if the transmission is in PARK The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle CAUTION It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL N before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Turn OFF the engine 3 Press and hold the brake pedal 4 Shift the t...

Page 573: ...cle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar 15 Release the parking brake Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL N Manual Shift Transfer Case If Equipped Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop leaving it con nected to the tow vehicle 2 Firmly apply the parking brake 3 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position but do not start the engin...

Page 574: ...ase If Equipped Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move ev...

Page 575: ... hold the transfer case NEUTRAL button located by the selector switch The NEUTRAL indicator light will blink while the shift is in progress The light will stop blinking stay on solid when the shift to NEUTRAL is complete 7 After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light stays on release the NEUTRAL button 8 Start the engine 9 Shift the transmission into REVERSE 10 Release the brake pedal for fi...

Page 576: ...st be met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button or are no longer met during the shift the NEUTRAL indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position ...

Page 577: ...witch until the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off 7 After the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off release the NEUTRAL button 8 After the NEUTRAL button has been released the transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the selector switch NOTE When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash 9 Shift the transmission into PARK 10 Release t...

Page 578: ...r light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position for a transfer case shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable If the ignition switch is not in the ON RUN position the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing A flashing NEU...

Page 579: ...are Tire 586 Preparations 587 Instructions 588 Hub Caps Wheel Covers If Equipped 595 Wheel Nuts 596 To Stow The Flat Or Spare 599 䡵 Hoisting 600 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 600 Preparations For Jump Start 601 Jump Starting Procedure 602 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 604 䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 605 䡵 Shift Lever Override 606 Column Shifter If Equipped 606 6 ...

Page 580: ... Center Console Shifter If Equipped 607 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 608 Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob 610 Two Wheel Drive Models 610 Four Wheel Drive Vehicles 611 578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 581: ...placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase the engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that...

Page 582: ... had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could sli...

Page 583: ... and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat Removal To access the jack and jack tools you must remove the plastic access cover located on the side of the seat To remove the cover pull the front part of the cover closest to the front of the seat toward you to release a locking tab Once the front of the cover is loose slide the cover toward the front of the seat until it is free from t...

Page 584: ...Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and sliding the assembly from under the seat Jack And Tools 1500 Series Jack And Tools 2500 3500 Series 582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 585: ...k tools bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force resulting in serious injury Reinstalling The Jack And Tools 1500 Series 1 Lower the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn screw until the jack is snug 2 Position the jack and tool bag unrolled Make sure the lug wrench is under the jack near the jack turn screw Turn Screw And Lug 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 ...

Page 586: ... flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package in direction of arrows and tie to the jack using the tie straps Folding Flap And Rolling Bag Tying Bag To Jack With Straps 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 587: ...jack turn screw slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt Reinstall the plastic cover Jack And Tools Tied Jack And Tools 1500 Series 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 ...

Page 588: ... into the winch mechanism tube Rotate the wheel wrench handle coun terclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel NOTE Always stow the spare tire with the valve stem facing the ground Jack And Tools 2500 3500 Se...

Page 589: ...e the winch Preparations 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface Avoid ice or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 3 Set the parking brake Removing The Spare Tire 1 Wheel Wrench 2 Spa...

Page 590: ... vehicle is being jacked Instructions WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an autom...

Page 591: ...ires flat or inflated are securely stowed spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle 1 Remove the spare wheel jack and tools from storage 2 Using the wheel wrench loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one tur...

Page 592: ...issors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench The tube extension may be used but is not required 4X2 Jacking Location 4X4 Jacking Location 590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 593: ...k under the axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the drive tubes extending to the rear Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench CAUTION Before raising the wheel off the ground make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 ...

Page 594: ...e jack drive tube and the wheel wrench The tube extension may be used but is not required For 2500 3500 4x4 series trucks when changing the front wheel assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench 4x...

Page 595: ... and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Place the jack under the axle between the spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the rear Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench 4x4 Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location All 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593 ...

Page 596: ...ull the wheel off On single rear wheel SRW trucks install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the wheel nuts toward the wheel On 3500 dual rear wheel models DRW the wheel nuts are a two piece assembly with a flat face Lightly tighten the wheel nuts To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle has been lowered 6 U...

Page 597: ...il wheel studs For chrome wheels do not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts Hub Caps Wheel Covers If Equipped The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground For 2500 3500 single rear wheel SRW models use the blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off Insert the blade end into the pry off notch and carefully pop off the hub cap with a back and forth motio...

Page 598: ...er the lug nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a rubber mallet Be sure that the hub caps and wheel skins are firmly seated around the wheel Wheel Nuts All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated This is especially important during the first few hundred miles kilometers o...

Page 599: ... x 1 5 22 mm 130 160 190 220 8 Stud Dual Rear Wheels Dual wheels are flat mounted and center piloted The lug nuts are a two piece assembly When the tires are being rotated or replaced clean these lug nuts and add two drops of oil at the interface between the hex and the washer Oiling Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 ...

Page 600: ...cor rectly tighten the lug nuts Also when it is necessary to remove and install dual rear wheels use a proper vehicle lifting device NOTE When installing a spare tire as part of a dual rear wheel end combination the tire diameter of the two individual tires must be compared If there is a significant difference the larger tire should be installed in a front location The correct direction of rotatio...

Page 601: ...lat tire repaired or replaced immediately WARNING A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immedi ately Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down Slide the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and position it properly across the wheel opening For convenience in checking the spare...

Page 602: ...ables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system vol...

Page 603: ...witch is on You can be injured by moving fan blades Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the aut...

Page 604: ...ON Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post of the discharged vehicle 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery 3 Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the negative post of th...

Page 605: ... end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the positive post of the discharged vehicle If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in spected at you...

Page 606: ...ng and failure Allow the en gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving be tween DRIVE and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain da...

Page 607: ...IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks NOTE For off road recovery it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle WARNING Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle Chains may break causing serious injury or death Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks Tow straps may become disengaged caus ing se...

Page 608: ... switch to the ON RUN position without starting the engine 3 Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Using a screwdriver or similar tool press and hold the override tab through the access port ringed circle on the bottom of the steering column 6 Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position 7 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRA...

Page 609: ... switch to the ON RUN position without starting the engine 3 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 4 Using a screwdriver or similar tool press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center con sole 5 Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position 6 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL 7 Reinstall the shift lever override access cover Shift Lever Override Acces...

Page 610: ...d Operating section Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 30 mph 48 km h max speed 15 miles 24 km max distance See instructions in Recreational Towing under Starting and Operating Transmission in PARK Transfer Case in NEUTRAL Tow in forward direction Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED Rear OK NOT ALLOWE...

Page 611: ...r tow must be observed If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the ignition must be in the ON RUN position not the ACC position If the vehicle s battery is discharged see Shift Lever Override in What To Do In Emergencies for instruc tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the PARK position for towing CAUTION Do not attempt to use sling type equipment whe...

Page 612: ...eed must not exceed 30 mph 48 km h and the distance must not exceed 15 miles 24 km CAUTION Towing faster than 30 mph 48 km h or farther than 15 miles 24 km with rear wheels on the ground can cause severe damage to the transmission Such dam age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If the transmission is not operable or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph 48 km h or farther th...

Page 613: ... with ALL wheels on the ground IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL and the transmission is in PARK Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting And Operating for further information CAUTION Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe ...

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Page 615: ...ler Cap Message 619 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 620 䡵 Replacement Parts 621 䡵 Dealer Service 622 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 622 Engine Oil 623 Engine Oil Filter 625 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 626 Maintenance Free Battery 626 Air Conditioner Maintenance 628 Front Driveshaft Lubrication 2500 3500 Four Wheel Drive Models Ram Trucks Only 629 Body Lubrication 629 7 ...

Page 616: ...om Corrosion 647 䡵 Fuses 654 Totally Integrated Power Module 654 䡵 Vehicle Storage 659 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 660 䡵 Bulb Replacement 661 Dual Or Quad Headlamp Front Park And Turn Signal If Equipped 661 Fog Lamps 663 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 663 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL With Cargo Lamp 664 Cab Top Clearance Lamps If Equipped 667 Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker Dual Rear Wheels If ...

Page 617: ... Side Marker Lamps Dual Rear Wheels If Equipped 669 䡵 Fluid Capacities 670 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 672 Engine 672 Chassis 674 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 ...

Page 618: ...ir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Battery 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Integrated Power Module Fuses 616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 619: ...servoir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Battery 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Integrated Power Module Fuses 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 ...

Page 620: ...eservoir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 Integrated Power Module Fuses 3 Engine Oil Fill 9 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Battery 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 621: ...rivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and p...

Page 622: ...ning and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to...

Page 623: ...ced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehic...

Page 624: ...he proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing...

Page 625: ...the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Always maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom o...

Page 626: ...emical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine ...

Page 627: ... its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil f...

Page 628: ...nt before starting the vehicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are re...

Page 629: ...r than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and ar...

Page 630: ... compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under hi...

Page 631: ...racks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubri cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR威 Spray White Lube or equivalent to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit After lubricating excess ...

Page 632: ...hical area and frequency of use Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering marks water lines or wet spots If any of these conditions are present clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only not ra diator...

Page 633: ...rim Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body area...

Page 634: ...system can contact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con trol device and may seriously reduce engine per formance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In t...

Page 635: ...rmal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by ...

Page 636: ...the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant antifreeze from the radiator drain co...

Page 637: ...inued Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use addi tional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the engine coolant antifreeze and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant anti freeze Use of Propylene Glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is not recomme...

Page 638: ...er quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types will decrease the life of the engine coolant antifreeze and will requ...

Page 639: ... result Disposal Of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ing...

Page 640: ...eservoir neck 3 Check the coolant level on the dipstick The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant antifreeze freeze point or replacing en gine coolant antifreeze Advise your service attendant 638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 641: ...ce of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check engine coolant antifreeze freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If engine coolant antifreeze needs to be added contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additio...

Page 642: ... WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked when performing under ...

Page 643: ...in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and or impair its performance The proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the original factory ...

Page 644: ...d can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami nate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level For normal service periodic fluid l...

Page 645: ...or further information NOTE The presence of water in the gear lubricant will result in corrosion and possible failure of differential components Operation of the vehicle in water as may be encountered in some off highway types of service will require draining and refilling the axle to avoid damage Limited Slip Differentials 1500 Model rear axles equipped with a Limited Slip Differential require th...

Page 646: ...on Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor mance Use only the manufacturer s recommended trans mission fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion It is important that the transmission fluid be main tained at the prescribed level using the recommend...

Page 647: ...id leaks In addition avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals Fluid Level Check The fluid level should be checked when the engine is fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmission is at normal operating temperature Operation of the trans mission with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid Check the fluid level wheneve...

Page 648: ...g the fluid level NOTE If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature the fluid level should be between the two COLD lower holes on the dipstick with the fluid at approximately 70 F 21 C room tem perature If the fluid level is correctly established at room temperature it should be between the HOT upper reference holes when the transmission reaches 180 F 82 C Remember ...

Page 649: ...o geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adver...

Page 650: ...ove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch metal and painted surfaces Use of power washers exceeding 1 200 psi 8 274 kPa can result ...

Page 651: ...MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or equi...

Page 652: ...MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom mended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and shou...

Page 653: ...omponents solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio a...

Page 654: ...Bedliner If Equipped During ownership the shine and luster of the Spray On Bedliner can fade from oxidation road dirt heavy duty hauling and hard water stains Weathering and UV exposure will lead to fading dulling and loss of gloss over time To help maintain the appearance of your Spray On Bedliner the manufacturer recommends you periodically rinse all loose dirt from your truck bed and clean your...

Page 655: ...time If a spill occurs on your Spray On Bedliner rinse the truck out as soon as possible to avoid permanent damage Repairing The Spray On Bedliner While extremely tough it is possible to damage a Spray On Bedliner One common condition is when loading a heavy pallet and dragging that pallet across the floor of the bed If a nail or sharp point is exposed under the weight of the pallet a scratch or t...

Page 656: ...and mini fuses A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J01 40 Amp Green Trailer Tow J02 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake Totally Integrated Power Module 654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 657: ... System J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat J10 30 Amp Pink Sway Bar Module If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J11 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module J12 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster J13 60 Amp Yellow Main Ignition Off Draw IOD Fuse J14 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lamps Park Lamps J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower J17 40 Amp Green Starter Motor Sole noid J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module ...

Page 658: ...ellow Power Outlet Instru ment Panel or Front Console Rain Snsr M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Rear Console or Center Seat Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat Steering Wheel M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats M10 15 Amp Blue Hands Free Module Vanity Lamp Universal Garage Door Opener Module M11 10 Amp Red Climate Control System M12 30 Amp Green Radio Amplif...

Page 659: ... Lights Relay Instrument Cluster Transfer Case Module M16 10 Amp Red Airbag Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M18 15 Amp Blue Center Stop Lamp M19 25 Amp Natural Automatic Shutdown 1 and 2 M20 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Lighting Sw Steering Wheel Sw Bank M21 20 Amp Yellow Automatic Shutdown 3 M22 10 Amp Red Horns Low High Right M23 10 Amp Red Horns Low High Left M25 2...

Page 660: ...32 10 Amp Red Airbag Module M33 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist Module Climate Control Sys tem Module IR Sensor Compass Module M35 15 Amp Blue Left Front Rear Parklamps M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Instru ment Panel or Center Console M37 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes Stability Control Sys tem Module Stoplamp Switch M38 25 A...

Page 661: ...your vehicle for more than 21 days we recommend that you take the following steps to mini mize the drain on your vehicle s battery Disconnect the Ignition Off Draw IOD fuse located in the Integrated Power Module located in the engine compartment The IOD cavity includes a snap in re tainer that allows the fuse to be disconnected without removing it from the fuse block As an alternative to the above...

Page 662: ...ndow will dis play NO FUSE REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb No Overhead Console Lamps TS 212 2 Dome Lamp 7679 NOTE For lighted switches see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base bulbs are not approved LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb No Dual Headlamp H13 Quad Headlamp Low Beam H11 Quad Headlamp High Beam 9005 Fro...

Page 663: ...edges 4 Remove the two plastic push in rivets that secure the upper radiator seal to the radiator 5 Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle 6 Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws 7 Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel remove the fastener and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield Access to the rear of the lamp ca...

Page 664: ...rom the bulb socket 11 Replace bulb s as necessary CAUTION Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp the bulb socket or the lamp wiring NOTE There are access cover...

Page 665: ...unterclockwise 1 4 turn to unlock the bulb from the housing 4 Pull the bulb straight out from the housing CAUTION Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 1 Remove the two screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663 ...

Page 666: ...e bulb socket counterclockwise 1 4 turn to unlock it from the housing 5 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket CAUTION Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result 6 Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL With Cargo Lamp 1 Remove the two screws ...

Page 667: ...2 Separate the connector holding the housing and wir ing harness to the body 3 Turn the desired bulb socket 1 4 turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 665 ...

Page 668: ...ulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result Outside Bulbs Cargo Lamps Inside Bulb Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 5 Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing 666 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 669: ...Cab Top Clearance Lamps If Equipped 1 Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp 2 Rotate the socket 1 4 turn and pull it from the lamp assembly 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 ...

Page 670: ...els If Equipped 1 Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets 2 Turn the socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise to access the bulb 3 Pull the bulb straight out from the socket 4 Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and housing 668 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 671: ... lamp assembly 2 Pull the entire assembly from the fender 3 Turn the socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove from assembly to access the bulb 4 Pull the bulb straight out from socket 5 Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and housing 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 669 ...

Page 672: ... Liters 2500 3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons 132 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 5 Quarts 4 7 Liters 4 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 7 Liters 5 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters 5 7L Engine SAE 5W 30 API Certified For 2500 3500 trucks operating under a gross combined weight rating greater than 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 7 Quarts 6 6 Lite...

Page 673: ...arts 13 Liters 5 7L Engine 1500 Models MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts 15 Liters 5 7L Engine 2500 3500 Models MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 18 7 Quarts 17 7 Liters 5 7L Engine 2500 3500 Models w Heavy Duty MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 19 2 Quarts 18 2 Liters 7 MAINTAINING YOUR...

Page 674: ... Engine Oil 5 7L Engine For 2500 3500 trucks operating under a gross combined weight rating greater than 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg Use API Certified SAE 5W 30 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 3 7L Engine ZFR6F 11G Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Spar...

Page 675: ...Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Fuel Selection 3 7L and 4 7L Engines 87 Octane Fuel Selection 5 7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable 89 Octane Recommended 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 673 ...

Page 676: ...Models MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W 140 MS 8985 Limited Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz 148 ml MOPAR威 Limited Slip Additive or equivalent Front and Rear Axle 2500 3500 Models Synthetic GL 5 SAE 75W 90 or equivalent Limited Slip 10 5 11 5 inch Rear Axles Limited slip additive is not required Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 or equivalent If DOT 3 brake fluid ...

Page 677: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 676 Required Maintenance Intervals 678 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 678: ...vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary On Non EVIC equipped vehicles Change Oil will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate This means that ser v...

Page 679: ...oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel or under In strument Cluster Description Odometer Trip Odom eter in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information At Each Stop For Fuel Check the en...

Page 680: ...ure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals NOTE Vehicles built with the 4 7L engine are equipped with sixteen spark plugs One set is located on the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is located on the side of the engine The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard plug and must be changed every 48 000...

Page 681: ... of irregular wear even if it occurs before 16 000 miles 26 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 16 000 miles 26 000 km or 12 months...

Page 682: ...nce Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 32 000 miles 52 000 km Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs 3 7L and 5 7L Engines Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the ...

Page 683: ...0 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the top row of spark plugs 4 7L Engine Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for...

Page 684: ...te the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 56 000 miles 91 000 km Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 682 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 685: ...ry Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals fo...

Page 686: ...ange the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 80 000 miles 130 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104 000 miles 169 000 km whichever comes first Lube the front...

Page 687: ...te the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 88 000 miles 143 000 km Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 685 ...

Page 688: ...shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the transfer case fluid Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect...

Page 689: ...vice Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 112 000 miles 182 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Lube the front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Inspect the brake linings replace if...

Page 690: ...he front drive shaft fitting 2500 3500 4x4 models only Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E...

Page 691: ... the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 136 000 Miles 221 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate...

Page 692: ...pension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 152 000 Miles 247 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Ser...

Page 693: ...ent If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 691 ...

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Page 695: ...If You Need Assistance 695 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 696 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 696 In Mexico Contact 696 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 697 Service Contract 697 䡵 Warranty Information 698 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 698 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 698 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 698 In Canada 699 䡵 Publication Order Forms 699 9 ...

Page 696: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 701 Treadwear 701 Traction Grades 701 Temperature Grades 702 694 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 697: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 698: ...acturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 866 726 4636 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 P...

Page 699: ...fter the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Cont...

Page 700: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 701: ...n about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans port Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety...

Page 702: ...nts and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering...

Page 703: ...times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 704: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 706: ...tenance 66 Airbag Side 58 60 63 Airbag Window Side Curtain 58 60 63 Alarm Security Alarm 19 Alarm Light 252 Alarm System Security Alarm 19 Alarm Panic 24 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 309 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 479 Anti Lock Warning Light 263 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 19 Anti Theft System 19 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 635 670 Disposal 637 Appearance Car...

Page 707: ...mitter Replacement RKE 25 Saving Feature Protection 163 Belts Seat 41 84 Body Builders Guide 6 Body Mechanism Lubrication 629 Brake Assist System 480 Brake Control System Electronic 479 Brake Fluid 640 674 Brake System 478 640 Anti Lock ABS 479 Fluid Check 640 Master Cylinder 640 Parking 476 Warning Light 258 Brake Transmission Interlock 378 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 82 Bulb Replacement...

Page 708: ...ck Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 262 620 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 82 Checks Safety 82 Child Restraint 68 70 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 73 77 Child Seat 75 Cigar Lighter 204 Cleaning Wheels 649 Climate Control 353 Clock 289 298 Cold Weather Operation 374 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 352 Compact Spare Tire 503 Compass 278 Compass Calibration 279 Compass Variance 280 Computer Tr...

Page 709: ...Customer Assistance 695 Data Recorder Event 67 Daytime Running Lights 163 Dealer Service 622 Defroster Rear Window 218 Defroster Windshield 85 356 362 Delay Intermittent Wipers 166 Differential Limited Slip 449 Dipsticks Power Steering 475 Disabled Vehicle Towing 608 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 637 Door Locks 30 Door Locks Automatic 32 Door Opener Garage 188 Driving Off Pavement 431 Off Roa...

Page 710: ...nically Shifted Transfer Case 413 420 Emergency Brake 476 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 604 Hazard Warning Flasher 579 Jump Starting 600 Overheating 579 Tow Hooks 605 Emission Control System Maintenance 620 Engine 616 617 618 Air Cleaner 626 Block Heater 375 Break In Recommendations 82 Compartment Identification 616 617 618 Coolant Antifreeze 672 Exhaust Gas Caution 83 532 Floode...

Page 711: ...t Tire Stowage 599 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 535 Engine Oil 535 Fuel Requirements 532 534 Maintenance 536 Replacement Parts 535 Starting 535 Flooded Engine Starting 374 Fluid Capacities 670 Fluid Leaks 86 Fluid Level Checks Brake 640 Power Steering 475 Fluid Brake 674 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 672 Fog Lights 160 263 663 Fold Flat Load Floor 219 Four Wheel Drive 409 Four Way H...

Page 712: ... Garage Door Opener HomeLink 188 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 538 619 Gasoline Fuel 528 Conserving 274 275 Gasoline Reformulated 529 Gauges Coolant Temperature 248 Fuel 248 Oil Pressure 252 Speedometer 249 Tachometer 248 Voltmeter 257 Gear Ranges 379 389 400 Gear Select Lever Override 606 General Information 18 26 130 527 Glass Cleaning 651 Grocery Bag Retainer 217 Gross Axle Weight Rating 541 Gross Ve...

Page 713: ...ts 139 Heater 354 Heater Engine Block 375 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 165 Hitches Trailer Towing 546 Hoisting 600 HomeLink Garage Door Opener Transmitter 188 Hood Release 156 Hub Caps 595 Ignition 14 Key 12 14 Ignition Key Removal 14 Illuminated Entry 20 Immobilizer Sentry Key 16 Infant Restraint 68 69 Inflation Pressure Tires 508 Inside Rearview Mirror 94 Instrument Cluster 244 246 24...

Page 714: ...ry Immobilizer 16 Keyless Entry System 21 Keys 12 Lane Change and Turn Signals 164 Lane Change Assist 164 Lap Belts 49 Lap Shoulder Belts 41 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 73 Latches 86 Leaks Fluid 86 Life of Tires 506 Light Bulbs 86 Lights 86 158 Airbag 61 62 67 84 263 Alarm 252 Anti Lock 263 Automatic Headlights 159 Brake Assist Warning 488 Brake Warning 258 Bulb Replacement 660 661...

Page 715: ...Instrument Cluster 244 248 Interior 161 187 Lights On Reminder 163 Low Fuel 257 Oil Pressure 259 Passing 164 Seat Belt Reminder 265 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 252 Service 660 661 Side Marker 669 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 252 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 260 514 Traction Control 488 Transfer Case 413 Turn Signal 86 164 661 663 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 244 248 Limited Slip Differenti...

Page 716: ...99 Memory Seat 152 Methanol 529 Mini Trip Computer 275 Mirrors 94 Automatic Dimming 94 Electric Powered 97 Heated 98 Memory 152 Outside 95 Rearview 94 Trailer Towing 100 Mode Fuel Saver 274 275 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 514 Mopar Parts 621 698 MTBE ETBE 529 Multi Displacement Engine System 476 Multi Function Control Lever 163 Navigation System Uconnect gps 18...

Page 717: ...als Added to 625 Pressure Gauge 252 Recommendation 624 670 Synthetic 625 Viscosity 624 670 Onboard Diagnostic System 619 620 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 188 Operating Precautions 619 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 95 Overdrive 387 397 407 Overdrive OFF Switch 387 397 407 Overhead Console 186 Overheating Engine 249 579 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 699 Panic Alarm 24 P...

Page 718: ...rs Seat Belts 52 Programmable Electronic Features 281 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 21 Radial Ply Tires 502 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 634 636 Radio Operation 353 Ramp Travel Index 432 Rear Axle Differential 642 Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails 234 Rear Park Sense System 174 Rear Seat Folding 146 147 Rear Window Features 218 Rear Window Sliding 219 Reclining Front Seats 144 Rec...

Page 719: ...e Indicator 255 273 Restraint Head 149 Restraints Child 68 75 Restraints Occupant 38 Rotation Tires 512 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 84 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 86 Safety Defects Reporting 698 Safety Information Tire 490 Safety Tips 82 Safety Exhaust Gas 83 Satellite Radio Antenna 309 Schedule Maintenance 676 Seat Belt Maintenance 652 Seat Belt Reminder 52 Seat Belts 38 41 84 Adjustable Upper...

Page 720: ...ce Assistance 695 Service Contract 697 Service Manuals 699 Setting the Clock 289 298 Settings Personal 281 Shift Lever Override 606 Shifting 376 Automatic Transmission 378 388 399 Transfer Case 412 Transfer Case Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral N 570 572 Transfer Case Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral N 571 575 Short Message Service SMS 122 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 48 Shoulder Belts 41...

Page 721: ...ering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 351 Storage Compartment Center Seat 212 Storage Vehicle 364 659 Storing Your Vehicle 659 Sun Roof 197 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information 508 Sway Control Trailer 489 Synthetic Engine Oil 625 System Remote Starting 26 Tachometer 248 Tailgate 236 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 358 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 248 580 Tether Anchor Child Restraint ...

Page 722: ...514 Pressure Warning Light 260 Quality Grading 701 Radial 502 Replacement 507 Rotation 512 Safety 490 499 Sizes 491 Snow Tires 511 Spinning 505 Tread Wear Indicators 506 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 550 Torque Converter Clutch 388 398 408 Tow Hooks Emergency 605 Towing 540 608 24 Hour Towing Assistance 114 Disabled Vehicle 608 Guide 546 Recreational 567 Weight 546 Towing Assistance 114 Traction 45...

Page 723: ...yless Entry 25 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 21 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink 188 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 Tread Wear Indicators 506 Trip Odometer 252 253 Turn Signals 164 248 661 663 UCI Connector 312 Uconnect Hands Free Phone 101 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 701 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 312 Universal Transmitter 188 Untwisting Procedure Se...

Page 724: ...648 Water Driving Through 451 Wheel and Wheel Trim 649 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 649 Wheel Cover 595 Wheel Nut Torque 596 Winch 454 Accessories 458 Operation 459 Rigging Techniques 472 Usage 454 Wind Buffeting 37 199 Window Fogging 364 Windows 34 Power 34 Rear Sliding 219 Windshield Defroster 85 Windshield Washers 165 166 630 Fluid 165 630 Windshield Wiper Blades 630 Windshield Wipers 165 Wiper Bl...

Page 725: ...ed The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than nor mal may require special precautions All installations should be checked for possible interference between ...

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