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RAM Commercial Chassis Cab 2017, Owner'S Manual

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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.

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Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps

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Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp

5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and

housing.

Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped

1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp.

CHMSL Bulb And Socket

Removing Rear Screw From Clearance Lamp

7

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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Summary of Contents for Chassis Cab 2017

Page 1: ...is Cab STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS Fourth Edition Printed in U S A 2016 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 17DD43 126 AD C h a s s i s C a b O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 7 ...

Page 2: ...eptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op tional 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 P...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 511 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 517 10 INDEX 523 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 7 䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...e If applicable refer to the Diesel Supplement for diesel related information NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained techni cians and genuine MOPAR parts and cares about your satisfaction HO...

Page 7: ...Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner s Manual 1 INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 8: ... refer to the What Is Not Cov ered section of the Warranty Information book Such equipment includes video monitors VCRs heaters stoves refrigerators etc For warranty coverage and service on these items contact the applicable manufacturer Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by the conversion camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle If these instructions a...

Page 9: ...ll as the Automobile Informa tion Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and title NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN VEHICLE 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 ...

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Page 11: ...placement Key Fobs 19 Customer Key Fob Programming 19 General Information 19 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM 19 Rearming Of The System 20 To Arm The System 20 To Disarm The System 21 Security System Manual Override 21 䡵 ILLUMINATED APPROACH 21 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 22 Remote Unlock The Doors 23 To Lock The Doors 24 Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock 24 Using The Panic Alarm 24 Programming Additional Key Fo...

Page 12: ...NTRY 34 General Information 37 䡵 WINDOWS 38 Power Windows If Equipped 38 Wind Buffeting 40 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 41 Occupant Restraint Systems Features 41 Important Safety Precautions 41 Seat Belt Systems 42 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS 55 Child Restraints 67 Transporting Pets 91 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 91 Diesel Engine 92 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 92 Transporting Passengers 92 Exhaust ...

Page 13: ...Equipped The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three with detents and one that is spring loaded The detent positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When released from the START position the switch automatically returns to the ON RUN position Wireless Ignition Switch 1 OFF 2 ACC ...

Page 14: ...partment The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating positions three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position The three positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The fourth position is START during start RUN will illuminate NOTE In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button the key fob may have a low or dead battery In this situation a back up method can be ...

Page 15: ...ition switch with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment It also contains an emergency key which is stored in the rear of the key fob Keyless Push Button Ignition 1 OFF 2 ACC Accessory 3 ON RUN Keyless Push Button Ignition Key Fob 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ...

Page 16: ...y key slide the mechanical latch at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand NOTE When using the emergency key to gain access to your vehicle be aware that the security alarm may be triggered Insert the key fob into the ignition and place the ignition in the ON RUN mode to disarm the security system WIN Key Fob 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING...

Page 17: ... up Removing Key Fob From The WIN Ignition Place the gear selector in PARK if equipped with an automatic transmission Turn the key fob to the OFF position and then remove the key fob Keyless Push Button Key Fob Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry WIN 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 ...

Page 18: ...eyless ignition node is in the OFF mode remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous 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 ...

Page 19: ...emove the key fob NOTE Keyed Ignition systems will chime in OFF or ACC when the driver door is open Keyless Ignition systems will chime in ACC or RUN when the driver door is open The instrument cluster display will display Key In Ignition General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency RF devices equipped in this vehicle This device complies with Part 15 of th...

Page 20: ...n in the ON RUN position the vehicle security light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics In addition if the light begins to flash after the bulb check it indicates that someone used an invalid key fob to try to start the engine Either of these conditions will result in the engine being...

Page 21: ...ation The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency RF devices equipped in this vehicle This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that...

Page 22: ...ion make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the key is physically removed from the ignition 2 Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle Push lock button on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and or passenger door open Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same exterior zone refer to Keyless Ente...

Page 23: ... has occurred the vehicle security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the vehicle security alarm If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the vehicle security alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected the exterior lights will flash...

Page 24: ...you to lock or unlock all doors tailgate and the RamBox if equipped as well as activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held radio key fob with integrated key The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system Push and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock all doors the tailgate and the RamBox if equipped The turn signa...

Page 25: ...les equipped with a touchscreen radio refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Pushing the LOCK button on the key fob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm System Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to sound Push the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Secu...

Page 26: ...oor with the vehicle security alarm system activated will cause the alarm to sound Push the unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm system Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off push and hold the panic button on the key fob for at least one second and release When the panic alarm is on the headlights will turn on the park lights will flash the horn will puls...

Page 27: ...hlorate 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 Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand Emergency Key Removal 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOU...

Page 28: ...uires screw removal if equipped and gently prying the two halves of the key fob apart Make sure not to damage the seal during removal Emergency Key Removal Remove Screw From Key Fob Case 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 29: ...the sign on the inside of the battery clip located on the back cover Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 4 To assemble the key fob case snap the two halves together reposition and secure the screw as shown in step 2 for removal Separating Key Fob Case Separating Key Fob Case 2 THINGS TO KNOW...

Page 30: ...e could void the user s authority to operate the equipment REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This system uses the key fob to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans mission to be equipped with Remote Start Obstructions between the vehicle an...

Page 31: ...ote Start Cancelled Hood Open Remote Start Cancelled Fuel Low Remote Start Cancelled System Fault Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle to Reset The instrument cluster display message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON RUN position To Enter Remote Start Mode Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob twice within five seconds The parking lights will flash vehicle doors ...

Page 32: ...at features will automatically turn on in cold weather In warm weather the driver vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated These features will stay on through the duration of Remote Start or until the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Uconnect System Refer to Uconnec...

Page 33: ...t of an collision lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Before exiting a vehicle always shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the manual transmission into FIRST gear or REVERSE apply the parking brake turn the vehicle OFF remove the key fobs from vehicle and lock all doors and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with acc...

Page 34: ...d by the vehicle keyless go system if it is located next to a mobile phone laptop or other electronic device these devices may block the key fob s wireless signal and prevent the keyless go system from starting the vehicle If you push the power door lock switch while the key fob is in the ignition and any front door is open the power locks will not operate This prevents you from accidentally locki...

Page 35: ... Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Use the Auto Unlock Doors feature in accordance with local laws Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat the rear doors if equipped of your vehicle ha...

Page 36: ... 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 KEYLESS ENTER N GO PASSIVE ENTRY The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehi cle s Remote Keyless Entry system and a feature of Keyless Enter N Go Refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Star...

Page 37: ...er electronic device these devices may block the key fob s wireless signal and prevent the keyless go system from starting the vehicle To Unlock From The Driver s Side With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver door handle grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver s door automatically The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE I...

Page 38: ...hicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry key fobs If one of the vehicle s Passive Entry key fobs is detected inside the vehicle and no other valid Passive Entry key fobs are detected outside the vehicle the Passive Entry System automatically unl...

Page 39: ...button located on the vehicle s interior door panel General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency RF devices equipped in this vehicle This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device ...

Page 40: ...or is opened NOTE The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF This feature is cancelled when either front door is opened WARNING Never leave children unattended in a vehicle Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...

Page 41: ... second detent release and the window will go up automatically To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation push down on the switch briefly To close the window part way lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop NOTE If the window runs into any obstacle during the Auto Closure it will reverse direction and then go back down ...

Page 42: ...o disable the window controls on the rear passen ger doors push the window lock switch into the latched or down position To enable the window controls push the window lock switch 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 buff...

Page 43: ... passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint refer to Child Restraints in this section for further information 3 Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly refer to Child Restraints in this section for further information should be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Old...

Page 44: ...when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert Driver And Passenger BeltAlert If Equipped BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passenger if equipp...

Page 45: ... are buck led again The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat if equipped It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat if equipped in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured...

Page 46: ...everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Occupants including the Continued WARNING Continued driver should always wear their seat belts whether or not an air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might ...

Page 47: ...es Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision Continued WARNING Continued A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together A frayed or torn seat belt could ri...

Page 48: ...ur hips below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 49: ...At about 6 to 12 inches 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer ...

Page 50: ...fy the shoulder belt anchorage is latched pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position WARNING Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of the seat belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Position the ...

Page 51: ...behind the front seats when the seat is not occupied 1 Remove the mini latch plate and regular latch plate from its stowed position on the seat 2 Grasp the mini latch plate and pull the seat belt over the seat 3 Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint 4 When the seat belt is long enough to fit insert the mini latch plate into the mini buckle until you hear a click 5 Sit b...

Page 52: ...age the mini latch plate from the mini buckle for storage insert the regular latch plate into the center red slot on the mini buckle The seat belt will automati cally retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully Insert the mini latch plate and regular latch plate into its stowed position WARNING If the mini latch plate a...

Page 53: ... shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long enough When the Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occupant it must be removed WARNING ONLY use the Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit th...

Page 54: ...ing slack from the seat belt early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants 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 Restraint Controller ORC Like the air bags the pretensioners are single u...

Page 55: ...or normal usage only pull the seat 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 clicking sound as the seat belt retracts Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occu pant s mid section...

Page 56: ...eat belt is extracted 3 Allow the seat belt to retract As the seat belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency lock ing mode W...

Page 57: ...Equipped Seat Belt Buckle Switch Air Bag Warning Light 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 ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air ba...

Page 58: ...C may also be disabled In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won t have the air bag system to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays o...

Page 59: ...stem has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors if equipped or other system components The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment A low energ...

Page 60: ...signed to provide additional protec tion by supplementing the seat belts Front air bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The front air bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce sub stantial vehicle damage for example some pole colli sions truck underrides and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on...

Page 61: ...on the front occu pants for improved interaction with the front air bags WARNING Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee impact bolsters in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Side Air Bags If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags 1 Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB...

Page 62: ...ere the SAB inflates Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the SABs the performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury 2 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs If Equipped Located above the side win dows The trim covering ...

Page 63: ... if equipped with Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events The Occupant Re straint Controller ORC determines whether the deploy ment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or rollover event if equipped with rollover sensing is appro priate based on the severity and type of collision Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whet...

Page 64: ...sors aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response to impact events The system is calibrated to deploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side of the vehicle during impacts that require Side Air Bag occupant protection In side impacts the Side Air Bags deploy independently a left side impact deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right side impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only The Sid...

Page 65: ...d with electrical Air Bag System Components listed below Air Bag System Components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Knee Impact Bolsters Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags Supplemental Side Air Bags If Equipped Front and Side Impact Sensors If Equipped Seat Belt Pretensioners If Equipped Seat Belt Buckle Switch If A Deployment Occu...

Page 66: ...otect you in another collision Have the air bags seat belt pretensioners and the seat belt retractor assem blies replaced by your authorized dealer immediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced as well NOTE Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized de...

Page 67: ...ide of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or add aftermarket side steps or running boards Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidenta...

Page 68: ...r brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other ...

Page 69: ...g in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child Carefully read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner s Ma...

Page 70: ...grown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Larger Children Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the ...

Page 71: ...g or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rear facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rear facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old Children should remain rear facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat WARN...

Page 72: ...rection are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear facing weight or height limit of their rear facing convertible child seat Children should remain in a forward facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat All children whose weight or height is above the forward facing limit for the child seat s...

Page 73: ...oo Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the seat belt in a rear seat Use this simple 5 step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle s seat belt alone 1 Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehi...

Page 74: ...r death A child must always wear both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of the Child Child Restraint Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An X Below LATCH Lower Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Seat Belt Top Tether Anchor Rear Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 ...

Page 75: ... one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating posi tions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages In these seating positions the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint Please see the following table for more ...

Page 76: ...weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs 29 5 kg Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH sys tem once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs 29 5 kg Crew Cab 60 40 Split Bench LATCH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 Anchorages Per Seating Position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Crew Cab Full Bench LATCH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 Anchorages Per Seating Position...

Page 77: ...ly Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage No Never share a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints If the center posi tion does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using th...

Page 78: ...un your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages Regular Cab models have tether strap anchor ages behind the front center and right seats Crew Cab models have tether strap anchorages located behind each of the rear seats 1 Tether Strap Hook 2 Tether Strap To Child Restraint 3 Tether Anchor Crew Cab Rear Outboard Seats Driver Side Regular Cab T...

Page 79: ...ll a child seat in the center seating position Continued WARNING Continued Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint Please refer to To Install A LATCH Compatible Child Restraint for typical in stallation instructions Mega Cab Or Crew Cab Split Bench Rear Seat Center LATCH Anchorages Available If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat be...

Page 80: ...rd and rearward in the vehicle you may wish to move it to its rear most position to make room for the child seat You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat 3 Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position 4 If the child restraint has a tether strap connect it to the top tether anchorage See th...

Page 81: ... re straint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it Do not lock the seat belt Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re straint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child rest...

Page 82: ... to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor Refer t...

Page 83: ...ocking Retractor ALR Locations ALR Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Crew Cab Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Locations Cinch Cinching Latch Plate ALR Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 ...

Page 84: ...d restraints be removed No Head restraints may not be removed Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint Yes In positions with cinching latch plates CINCH the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Lock...

Page 85: ...to the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking sound This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode 6 Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor If it is locked you should not be able to pull out any webbing If the retractor is not locked repeat step 5 7 Finally pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push th...

Page 86: ...ot twist the belt webbing in the belt path 3 Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 Finally pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat 5 If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage connect the tether st...

Page 87: ...ding the seat frame or a tether anchorage Only attach the tether strap of a rear facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for that seating position located behind the top of the vehicle seat See the section Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren LATCH Continued WARNING Continued Restraint System for the location of approved tether anchorages in your vehicle Regular Cab Trucks In th...

Page 88: ...cturer s instruc tions WARNING Never place a rear facing child restraint in front of an air bag A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rear facing child restraint Crew Cab Trucks The top tether anchorages in this vehicle are tether strap loops located between the rear glass and the back of the rear seat T...

Page 89: ...ack under the head restraint through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the center seat 3 Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat though the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the center tether strap loop Head Restraint In Raised Position Tether Strap Loop With Center Head Restraint In Raised Position 2 THINGS...

Page 90: ... the outboard left and right seating positions the tether strap hooks of both child seats should be connected to the center tether strap loop This is the correct way to tether two outboard child seats Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop And Attached To Center Tether Strap Loop 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 91: ...rough the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind either the right or left outboard seat 3 Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat though the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the right or left outboard tether strap loop Tether Strap Loop With Head Restraint In Raised Position Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap ...

Page 92: ...p loop but do not tighten the straps yet 3 Place a child restraint on the center rear seat Route the tether strap following the directions for the center seating position above 4 Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop 5 Tighten the tether straps according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions tightening the right and left tether straps before the center tether strap Tether Strap...

Page 93: ...on and axle in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in ...

Page 94: ...uced fuel economy and power may be seen at this time For additional vehicle break in requirements refer to Trailer Towing in Starting and Operating of the Own er s Manual Because of the construction of the Cummins turbocharged diesel engine engine run in is enhanced by loaded oper ating conditions which allow the engine parts to achieve final finish and fit during the first 6 000 miles 10 000 km S...

Page 95: ...ange is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment...

Page 96: ...ice if your defroster is inoperable Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways WARNING An improperly attached damaged folded or stacke...

Page 97: ...jects cannot fall or slide into the driver s side floor area when the vehicle is moving Objects can become trapped under accelera tor brake or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle control Continued WARNING Continued NEVER place any objects under the floor mat e g towels keys etc These objects could change the position of the floor mat and may cause interference with the accelerator brak...

Page 98: ...lation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for proper closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected ...

Page 99: ... Rod Features Of Sun Visor If Equipped 110 Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped 111 䡵 SEATS 112 Driver s Power Seat If Equipped 112 Passenger s Power Seat If Equipped 113 Power Lumbar If Equipped 114 Heated Seats If Equipped 114 Ventilated Seats If Equipped 116 Manual Seat Adjuster If Equipped 117 40 20 40 Front Bench Seat If Equipped 118 Head Restraints 119 䡵 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED 121 Prog...

Page 100: ... Lights 132 Cargo Light 135 Multifunction Lever 135 Turn Signals 135 Lane Change Assist 136 Flash To Pass 136 High Low Beam Switch 136 䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 137 Windshield Wipers 137 Windshield Wiper Operation 137 Intermittent Wiper System 137 Windshield Washers 137 Mist Feature 138 Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped 138 䡵 TILT STEERING COLUMN 140 䡵 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED 140 ...

Page 101: ...Sense Warning Display 155 ParkSense Display 155 Enabling And Disabling Front And Or Rear ParkSense 157 Service The ParkSense Park Assist System 158 Cleaning The ParkSense System 159 ParkSense System Usage Precautions 159 䡵 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED 160 䡵 OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED 163 Courtesy Reading Lights 164 䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED 164 Before You Begin Programming Hom...

Page 102: ...ers If Equipped 179 䡵 STORAGE 180 Glove Compartment 180 Door Storage 182 Center Storage Compartment If Equipped 183 Seatback Storage 185 Storage Regular Cab 186 Storage and Seats Crew Cab Quad Cab 186 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Regular Cab Models 187 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 187 Rear Window Defroster 187 Power Sliding Rear Window If Equipped 188 Manual Sliding Rear Window If Equipped 188 䡵 FOLD F...

Page 103: ...Mirror If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up down left and right for various drivers The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you NOTE The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled when the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear view viewing The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature ...

Page 104: ...e operable if your Uconnect Access service is active and you are connected to an operable 1X voice data or 3G data network ASSIST Call The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to any one of the following support centers Roadside Assistance If you get a flat tire or need a tow just push the ASSIST button and you ll be connected to someone who can help Roadside Assistance will know wha...

Page 105: ...st known GPS coordinates of the vehicle 4 You should be able to speak with the 9 1 1 operator through the vehicle audio system to determine if addi tional help is needed WARNING ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road Some Uconnect Access services including 9 1 1 and Assist will NOT work without an operable 1X voice data or 3G data network connection NOTE Your vehicle may be transmi...

Page 106: ...lectrical system Do not add aftermarket electrical equipment to the vehicle s electrical system This may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an emergency call To avoid interference that Continued WARNING Continued can cause the 9 1 1 Call system to fail never add aftermarket equipment e g two way mobile radio CB radio data recorder etc to your vehicle s electri cal system or mod...

Page 107: ...unction in any part of the system is detected If the Air Bag Warning Light is illuminated have an authorized dealer service the Occupant Restraint Control system immediately Even if the 9 1 1 Call system is fully functional factors beyond FCA US LLC s control may prevent or stop the 9 1 1 Call system operation These include but are not limited to the following factors Delayed accessories mode is a...

Page 108: ...device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean c...

Page 109: ...rough the instrument cluster display or the Uconnect radio For further information refer to Instrument Cluster Display and Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an...

Page 110: ... into the full rearward position to resist damage when entering a car wash or a narrow location Power Mirrors If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver s door trim panel The power mirror controls consist of mirror select buttons and a four way mirror control switch Folding Mirror Power Mirror Controls Location 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 111: ...ove Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature will be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster if equipped Refer to Rear Win dow Features in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Power Mirror Controls 1 Mirror Select Buttons 2 Four Way Mirror Control Switch Power Mirror Movement 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...

Page 112: ...rns off the light Slide On Rod Features Of Sun Visor If Equipped The sun visor Slide On Rod feature allows for additional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun To use the Slide On Rod feature rotate the sun visor downward and unclip it Pull the sun visor along the Slide On Rod until the sun visor is in the desired posi tion Illuminated Vanity Mirror Slide On Rod Extender 110 UN...

Page 113: ...s To change position inboard or outboard 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 ...

Page 114: ... seat and using a seat belt properly Driver s Power Seat If Equipped Some models may be equipped with an eight way power driver s seat The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver s seat cushion There are two power seat switches that are used to control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both f...

Page 115: ...n 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 become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull u...

Page 116: ...umbar If Equipped Vehicles equipped with 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 locate...

Page 117: ...e LO setting on Press the heated seat button a third time to turn the heating elements off If the HI level setting is selected the system will automati cally switch to LO level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the display will change from HI to LO indicating the change The LO level setting will turn off automatically after approximately 45 minutes NOTE The engine...

Page 118: ... operation Then the heat output will drop to the normal HI level If the HI level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to LO level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one indicating the change The LO level setting will turn off automatically after approximately 45 minutes Ventilated Seats If Equip...

Page 119: ... further information Manual Seat Adjuster 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 rearward Release the bar once you have reached the desired position Then using body pressure move forward and rearwar...

Page 120: ...lift upward on the handle lean back on the seatback and when you reach the desired position release the handle WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death 40 20 40 Front Bench Seat If Equipped The seat is divided into three segments T...

Page 121: ...ing a vehicle 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 push the adjustment button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint To remove the head restraint raise it up as f...

Page 122: ...ustable and removable head restraints To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint push the adjustment button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint To remove the head restraint push the adjustment button and the release button while pulling upward on the whole assembly To reinstall the head restraint put the h...

Page 123: ...o operating the vehicle or occupying a seat DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver s seat side mirrors adjustable pedals if equipped and a set of desired radio station presets Your remote keyless entry key fob can also be ...

Page 124: ...mory buttons 1 or 2 The instrument cluster dis play will show which memory position has been set NOTE Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile To set a memory profile to your key fob refer to Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory in this section Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob...

Page 125: ... 2 will display in the instrument cluster display 4 Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds NOTE Your key fobs can be unlinked to your memory settings by pushing the S set button and within 10 seconds followed by pushing the unlock button on the key fob Memory Position Recall NOTE For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission the vehicle must be in PARK to recall m...

Page 126: ... remove the key fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go the driver s seat will move about 2 4 inches 60 mm rearward if the driver s seat position is greater than or equal to 2 7 inches 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition into the ACC or RUN position When you remove...

Page 127: ...ater disabled through the programmable features in the Uconnect system Refer to Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel Hood Release 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

Page 128: ...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 CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage Safety Latch Location 1500 Series Shown 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...

Page 129: ...cedures 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 followed by rinsing NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated ap proach lights under the outside mirrors they can be turned off through the instrument cluster display or the Uconnect radio For further inform...

Page 130: ...lly 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 turn the headlight switch out of the AUTO posit...

Page 131: ... OFF The lights illuminate at less than half of normal intensity If the parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights DRL will turn off Also if a turn signal is activated the DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle may turn off for the duration of the turn signal activation Once the turn signal is no longer active the DRL lamp will illuminate Headlight Delay To aid in your exit your vehicle...

Page 132: ...icles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer closer to the vehicle Also dirt film and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly To opt out of the Advanced Auto High Beam Sensitivity Control default and enter Reduced High Beam Sensi tivity Control not recommended toggle the high beam lever six full on off cycles within 1...

Page 133: ...hts rotate the headlight switch clockwise To turn off the parking lights rotate the headlight switch back to the O off position Fog Lights If Equipped The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight switch to the parking light or headlight position and pushing in the headlight rotary control The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are o...

Page 134: ... on when the front doors are opened when the dimmer control rotating wheel on the bottom of the switch is rotated to the far right detent position If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry and the unlock button is pushed on the key fob the courtesy and dome lights will turn on When a door is open and the interior lights are on rotating the dimmer control all the way left to the off det...

Page 135: ...head console and rear passenger compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position full right position or when the unlock button is pushed on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob if equipped These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pushing on the corresponding lens Dimmer Control Front Courtesy ...

Page 136: ...terior lights are left on after the ignition is turned off they will automatically turn off after 15 minutes Ambient Light The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature This light casts illumination for improved visibility of the floor console area Rear Passenger Courtesy Reading Light Ambient Light 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ...lumn Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster display will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights NOTE If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that...

Page 138: ...ights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam Pulling the multi function lever back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on or shut the high beams off Hig...

Page 139: ...end of the delay range The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the low continual speed position The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles to a cycle every one second The delay intervals will 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 o...

Page 140: ...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 Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and auto matically activates the wipers for the driver The feature is especially ...

Page 141: ...per blades and arms and will not operate under the following conditions Low Ambient Temperature When the ignition is first turned ON the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside temperature is greater than 32 F 0 C Transmission In NEUTRAL Position When the igni tion is ON and the transmission is in the NEUTRAL po...

Page 142: ...g column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position T...

Page 143: ... the best possible seat pedal position For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your remote keyless entry key fob or the memory switch on the driver s door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to pre programmed positions Re fer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is mov...

Page 144: ... turn the heating element off NOTE The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen this feature can be programmed through the Uconnect system Refer to Uconnect Settings in Un...

Page 145: ... than 25 mph 40 km h The Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at the same time If this occurs the Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Speed Control ON OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle se...

Page 146: ... The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pushing the SET button To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the CANCEL button or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory Pushing the ON OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To res...

Page 147: ...The driver s preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped Refer to Under standing Your Instrument Panel for more information The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U S mph or Metric km h U S Speed mph Pushing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 ...

Page 148: ...e ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up e g during a parking maneuver Refer to ParkSense System Usage Precautions in this section for limitations of this system and recommendations ParkSense will retain the last system state enabled or disabled from the last ignition cycle when the i...

Page 149: ...e detected obstacle Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor mation The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen this feature can be programmed through the Uconnect system Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further inform...

Page 150: ...ight rear region and the system will produce a tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1 2 second tone to slow to fast to continuous Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Tone 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 151: ...opera tion when the system is detecting an obstacle WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance inches cm Greater than 79 inches 200 cm 79 45 inches 200 115 cm 45 31 inches 115 80 cm 31 18 inches 80 45 cm Less than 18 inches 45 cm Audible Alert Chime None Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Fast Continuous Fast Tone Continuous Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 ...

Page 152: ...r further information If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen the settings may be programmed through the instrument cluster display Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense switch When the ParkSense switch is pushed to disable the system th...

Page 153: ...UIRED message Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condition the instrument cluster display will show the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN SORS or the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE QUIRED message for as long as the vehicle is in RE VERSE Under this co...

Page 154: ... can result in the system not working properly The ParkSense system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia bumper or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia bumper Ensure the ParkSense system is OFF if objects such as bicycle carriers trailer hitches etc are placed within 18 inches 45 cm from the rear fascia bumper while driv ing the vehicle Failure to do ...

Page 155: ...speaker sounds the con tinuous tone Also the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly depending on its size and shape giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle CAUTION ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small obstacles Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all Obstacles located ab...

Page 156: ...nse operating speed The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph 9 km h ParkSense Sensors For the 3500 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab vehicles the rear ParkSense sensors are shipped loose Please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide for more information The four ParkSense sensors located in the rear fascia bumper monitor the area behind th...

Page 157: ...d through the instrument cluster display Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information ParkSense Display The warning display will turn on indicating the system status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left a...

Page 158: ...ches 80 45 cm Less than 18 inches 45 cm Front Distance inches cm Greater than 47 inches 120 cm 47 39 inches 120 100 cm 39 25 inches 100 65 cm 25 12 inches 65 30 cm Less than 12 inches 30 cm Audible Alert Chime None Single 1 2 Second Tone for rear only Slow for rear only Fast Continuous Arcs None 4th Solid 3rd Solid 2nd Flashing 1st Flashing Radio Volume Reduced No Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE ParkSense wi...

Page 159: ...nse can be enabled and disabled with the Front ParkSense switch Rear ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the Rear ParkSense switch When the Front or Rear ParkSense switch is pushed to disable the system the instrument cluster display will show the PARKSENSE OFF message for approximately five seconds Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor...

Page 160: ...ge for five seconds After five seconds a vehicle graphic will be displayed with UN AVAILABLE at either the front or rear sensor location depending on where the fault is detected The system will continue to provide arc alerts for the side that is function ing properly These arc alerts will interrupt the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS or PARKSENSE UN...

Page 161: ...cle graphic with OFF in the corresponding side This vehicle graphic will be displayed for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE ParkSense when on will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud dirt or debris Failure to do so can result in the system...

Page 162: ...ball mount and hitch ball assembly depending on its size and shape giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle CAUTION ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small obstacles Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close p...

Page 163: ... activated through the Backup Camera button in the Controls menu a display timer for the image is initiated The image will continue to be displayed until the display timer exceeds 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is above 8 mph 13 km h or the touchscreen button X to disable display of the Rear View Camera image is pressed NOTE If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph 13 km h the Rear View Camera i...

Page 164: ...en using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Always check carefully behind your vehicle and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles obstruc tions or blind spots before backing up You are re sponsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay attention while backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death CAUTION To avoid vehicle damage ParkView sho...

Page 165: ...ear View Camera image may be deactivated by pressing the X button on the touchscreen On deactivation the previous selected screen will appear OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The overhead console is located on the headliner above the rearview mirror The overhead console contains the follow ing features Courtesy Reading Lights Power Sliding Rear Window Switch If Equipped Overhead Console 3 UNDERSTANDIN...

Page 166: ...The courtesy reading lights will remain on until the switch is pushed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle If the interior lights are left on after the ignition is turned off they will automatically turn off after 15 minutes GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers m...

Page 167: ...ured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assis tance Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death NOTE Only use this transceiver with a gar...

Page 168: ... position with the Engine ON Make sure while programming HomeLink with the engine ON that your vehicle is outside of your garage or that the garage door remains open at all times Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 8...

Page 169: ... CHANNEL TRAIN ING to CHANNEL TRAINED then release both buttons NOTE It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in some cases for the channel to train If DID NOT TRAIN appears in the Instrument Cluster Display repeat from Step 2 5 At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the LEARN or TRAINING button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door ope...

Page 170: ...l the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Program ming A Rolling Code step 2 and follow all remaining steps Programming A Non Rolling Code For programming 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...

Page 171: ...ted States that require the transmitter signals to time out after several seconds of transmission Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner It may...

Page 172: ...e garage door opener device for programming plug it back in at this time Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button Canadian Gate Operator To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position NOTE For vehicle s equipped with Keyless Enter N Go place the ignition in the RUN position with the Engine ON For vehicle s equipped with Ke...

Page 173: ...the battery in the Garage Door Opener hand held transmitter Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code Did you unplug the device for programming and re member to plug it back in If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink com for information or assistance WARNING Vehicle exhaust ...

Page 174: ...n registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica tions were met ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS The auxiliary 12 Volt 13 Amp power outlets can provide power for in cab accessories designed for use with the standard cigar lighter plug The 12 Volt power outlets and USB Port Charge Only have a cap attached to the outlet indicating 12V DC together with either a key symbol battery...

Page 175: ...the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following locations Lower left and lower right of the center stack when equipped with a bench seat Center console when equipped with bucket seats Power Outlets Center Stack 1 Power Outlet 2 USB Port Charge Only 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ...

Page 176: ...d of the center storage compartment if equipped Rear of the center console storage compartment Quad Cab or Crew Cab Power Outlet Center Console USB Port Charge Only Upper Lid 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 177: ...Power Outlet Rear Center Console Power Outlet Rear Center Console Fuse 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ...

Page 178: ... failure CAUTION Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge suffi ciently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will discharge the battery even mo...

Page 179: ...operation to latching or momentary power source of either battery or ignition and ability to hold last state across key cycles NOTE Holding last state conditions are met when switch type is set to latching and power source is set to ignition For further information on using the auxiliary switches please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing www rambodybuilder com and choosing the appro...

Page 180: ...t simply plug in the device The outlet automatically turns off when the device is un plugged NOTE Due to built in overload protection the power inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded WARNING To avoid serious injury or death 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 ...

Page 181: ...cess to the cupholders Front Instrument Panel Cupholders Floor Storage Bin For vehicles equipped with bucket seats two cupholders are located next to the center console storage bin Rear Cupholders If Equipped Some vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located in the center armrest Front Cupholders For Bucket Seats Rear Armrest Cupholder 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 ...

Page 182: ...er convenience STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area Rear Cup Wells Glove Compartment 1 Upper Glove Compartment 2 Lower Glove Compartment 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 183: ...sh upward on the handle release The glove compartment door will automatically open To open the lower glove compartment pull the release handle Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ...

Page 184: ...le holders driver s side only are located in the door trim panels Rear Door Storage If Equipped Storage compartments are located in both the driver and passenger rear door trim panels Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 185: ...sition 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 endangering 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 USB power outlet that ca...

Page 186: ...orage bin WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart ment lid in the open position Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli sion Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Bin 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 187: ...age bin may be equipped with a manual sliding top door Seatback Storage Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats are pockets that can be used for storage Front Storage Bin With Door If Equipped Driver s Side Seatback Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 ...

Page 188: ...rage under the rear seats Lift the seats to access the storage compartment To open the storage compartments unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor and lift upward on the fold flat lid NOTE For more information on storage and the fold flat floor refer to Fold Flat Load Floor in this section Storage Bin Crew Cab Storage 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 189: ... illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes For an additional five minutes of operation push the button a second time 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 w...

Page 190: ...ce from the window Power Sliding Rear Window If Equipped The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console Push the switch to the right to open the glass Pull the switch to the left to close the glass Manual Sliding Rear Window If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle Squeeze the lock to release the w...

Page 191: ... experience abrupt stopping rapid acceleration or sharp turns Loose objects stored on the load floor may move around with force and strike occupants resulting in serious or fatal injury Unfolding The Load Floor Quad Cab 1 Lift the 60 40 seat cushion s to the upward position 2 Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position Unfolding The Load Floor 3 UN...

Page 192: ...floor Unfolding The Load Floor Crew Cab 1 Lift the 60 40 seat cushion s to the upward position 2 Unfold both the legs using the straps Load Floor In Open Position Load Floor Legs In Stowed Position 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 193: ...loor For Storage Access Under The Seat 1 Lift the 60 40 seat cushion s to the upward position 2 Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor 3 Lift the load floor up to access storage under the load floor Load Floor Legs In Opened Position Load Floor In Open Position 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 ...

Page 194: ...move to the down position causing serious injury Quad Cab If Equipped Crew Cab If Equipped 4 Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the secured down position before you operate the vehicle Load Floor Securing Straps Quad Cab Load Floor Securing Straps Crew Cab 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 195: ...Cluster Display Screens 225 Oil Life Reset 227 Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items 228 Instrument Cluster Display Messages 235 Battery Saver On Battery Saver Mode Message Electrical Load Reduction Actions If Equipped 237 䡵 CYBERSECURITY 239 䡵 UCONNECT SETTINGS 240 Buttons On The Faceplate 241 Buttons On The Touchscreen 242 Customer Programmable Features Uconnect 5 0 Personal Settings ...

Page 196: ...NALIZED MENU BAR 297 䡵 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION 298 Introducing Uconnect 298 Get Started 300 Basic Voice Commands 301 Radio 302 Media 304 Phone 306 Voice Text Reply 307 Climate 8 4 8 4 NAV 309 Navigation 8 4 8 4 NAV 309 Uconnect Access 8 4 8 4 NAV 310 Vehicle Health Alert 311 Register 8 4 8 4 NAV 312 Mobile App 8 4 8 4 NAV 312 Voice Texting 8 4 8 4 NAV 313 Yelp 8 4 8 4 NAV 314 SiriusXM Travel Li...

Page 197: ...2 Instrument Cluster 8 Power Outlet If Equipped 14 Ignition Switch 3 Radio 9 Lower Switch Bank 15 Hood Release 4 Hazard Switch 10 Instrument Panel Drawer 16 Parking Brake Release 5 Upper Glove Compartment 11 Climate Controls 6 Lower Glove Compartment 12 Power Outlet Cigar Lighter If Equipped 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 ...

Page 198: ...000 2 Instrument Cluster Display When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the instrument cluster display messages Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Base Instrument Clusters 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 199: ...ceed the upper limits of the normal operating range WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Maintaining Your Ve hicle Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph CAUTION Dri...

Page 200: ...gauge indicates 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 Premium Instrument Clusters 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 201: ...side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located 6 Instrument Cluster Display When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the instrument cluster display messages Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 7 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem perature Any reading within the normal range indi cates t...

Page 202: ...ment panel together with a dedicated message and or acoustic signal when applicable These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and or alternative to the information contained in the Owner s Manual which you are advised to read carefully in all cases Always refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication All acti...

Page 203: ...ing Your Vehicle for further information Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON RUN position If the light is either not on during startup stays on or turns on while driv ing have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible This light wil...

Page 204: ...In this case the light 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 NOTE Brake Warning Light may illuminate due to excessive wear to brake pads The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion ...

Page 205: ...ition in the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected 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 placed in the ON RUN position NOTE This light shows onl...

Page 206: ...the A C system is on turn it off Also shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately and call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminate...

Page 207: ...detected while the engine is running the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the transmission is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains on with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see an authorized dealer for service as ...

Page 208: ...age the electrical warning of the EPS Electric Power Steering Refer to Electric Power Steering in Starting And Operating for further information Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light Red Warning Light What It Means Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light This telltale is on when the Trailer Brake has been disconnected 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 209: ...le and shut off the engine as soon as possible Door Open Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Door Open Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when a door is open and not fully closed NOTE If the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime NOTE Door Open Warning Light will differ depending on the equipped instrument cluster display 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 ...

Page 210: ...ot come on when turning the key from OFF to ON RUN have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor quality fuel etc may illuminate the light after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving styles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing When the engine is run...

Page 211: ...wood cardboard etc This could result in death or serious injury to the driver occupants or others CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL on could cause damage to the vehicle control system It also could affect fuel economy and driveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required 4 UNDERSTANDIN...

Page 212: ... after several ignition cycles and the ve hicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition is placed in the ON RUN position Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC...

Page 213: ...OFF Indicator Light If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control ESC is off Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 ...

Page 214: ...f provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety f...

Page 215: ...may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS ha...

Page 216: ...d on the Anti Lock Brake System ABS light illuminates to indicate function check at vehicle startup If the light remains on after startup or comes on and stays on at road speeds it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has become inoperative The system reverts to standard non anti lock brakes If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light are on see an authorized deale...

Page 217: ...ift the transmission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off WARNING If you continue operating the vehicle when the Trans mission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Light illumin...

Page 218: ...OW HAUL Indicator Light Yellow Telltale Light What It Means TOW HAUL Indicator Light This light will illuminate when TOW HAUL mode is selected Cargo Light If Equipped Yellow Tell tale Light What It Means Cargo Light The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo light is activated by pushing the cargo light button on the headlight switch 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 219: ...light If the light does not turn off please see your authorized dealer Service 4WD Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Service 4WD Indicator Light If the light stays on or comes on during driving it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is required We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immedia...

Page 220: ...reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the wheels Refer to Four Wheel Drive Operation If Equipped in Starting And Operating for further information on four wheel drive operation and proper use 4WD Indicator Light If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means 4WD Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four wheel drive mode and the front and rear driveshaft...

Page 221: ...driver that the vehicle is in the two wheel drive mode Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park Headlight On Indicator Light Green Telltale Light What It Means Park Headlight On Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 ...

Page 222: ...strument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as selected as well as the exterior turn signal lamp s front and rear as selected when the multi function lever is moved down left or up right NOTE A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if eithe...

Page 223: ... High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale Light What It Means High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on flash to pass scenario 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR...

Page 224: ...ll turn on when the speed control is on but not set Cruise Control SET Indicator Light If Equipped White Telltale Light What It Means Cruise Control SET Indicator Light This light will turn on when the speed control is set Refer to Speed Control in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 225: ...stems and features Using a driver interactive display located on the instru ment panel your instrument cluster display can show you how systems are working and give you warnings when they aren t The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter the main menus and submenus You can access the specific information you want and make selections and adjustments Instrument Cluster...

Page 226: ...ges Screen Setup Vehicle Settings Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5 0 8 4 radio The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following instrument cluster display control buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel Premium Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 227: ...T arrow button for two seconds to reset displayed selected features that can be reset Left Arrow Button Push and release the left arrow button to access select the information screens submenu screens of a main menu item or to return to the main menu Instrument Cluster Display Screens The instrument cluster display screens are located in the center portion of the cluster and consists of seven secti...

Page 228: ...itical warnings red for critical warnings and white for on demand information 2 Audio Phone Information and Submenu Information Whenever there are submenus available the position within the submenus is shown here 3 Selectable Information Compass Temp Range to Empty Trip A Trip B Average Fuel Economy Trailer Trip distance only Trailer Brake Gain Time 4 Telltales Indicators 5 Gear Selector Status 6 ...

Page 229: ...red Examples of this message type are Turn Signal On if a turn signal is left on and Lights On if driver leaves the vehicle Unstored Messages Until RUN These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start feature This message type is displayed until the ignition is in the RUN state Examples of this message type are Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar and Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Five S...

Page 230: ...e down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to Vehicle Info 3 Push and release the right arrow button to access the Vehicle Info screen then scroll up or down to select Oil Life 4 Push and hold the right arrow button to select YES by pushing the right arrow then push and release the right arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life to 100 5 Push and release the up arrow button to...

Page 231: ... display Push and Hold the right arrow button to reset Average Fuel Economy Current Fuel Economy Gauge Average Fuel Economy Value Range To Empty Dual Fuel Tank levels If Equipped Push and release the right arrow button to display the Fuel Tank Level submenu item Your instrument cluster display will display the fuel levels of the Front and Rear fuel tanks The fuel is automatically transferred from ...

Page 232: ... Push and release the right arrow button to display the active source Stored Messages Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Messages Menu item is highlighted This feature shows the number of stored warning messages Pushing the right arrow button will allow you to see what the stored messages are When no messages are present main menu icon will be a closed envelope Screen Setup Men...

Page 233: ...l be included in the instrument cluster dis play If equipped with a Touchscreen radio the Vehicle Set tings will be included in the radio head unit Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated Left Submenu Layer Sub Menus Right Submenu Layer 1 Language Select Language English Spanish French Italian German Dutch 2 Units Units U S Metric 3 ParkSense ParkSense Notification Sound Only Sound Display Front V...

Page 234: ... Flash Lights with Lock Lights w Lock On Off 13 Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On Off 14 Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On Off 15 Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w Rmt Start On Off 16 Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w Rmt Lock On Off 17 Remote Unlock Sequence Remote Unlock Driver Door All Doors 18 Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in Memory On Off 19 Passive Entry Passive Entry On Off 20 Remot...

Page 235: ... Off 25 Tire Jack Mode Tire Jack Mode On Off 26 Transport Mode Transport Mode On Off 27 Wheel Alignment Mode Wheel Alignment On Off 28 Horn w Remote Lower Horn w Rmt Lwr On Off 29 Lights w Remote Lower Lights w Rmt Lwr On Off 30 Trailer Select Trailer Select Trailer 1 Trailer 2 Trailer 3 Trailer 4 31 Brake Type Brake Type Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOH Heavy EOH 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTR...

Page 236: ... Name Trailer Name Trailer is equal to slot position Boat Car Cargo Dump Equipment Flatbed Gooseneck Horse Tag Motorcycle Snowmobile Travel Utility 5th Wheel 33 Compass Variance Compass Var 1 15 increments of 1 34 Calibrate Compass Compass Cal Cancel Calibrate 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 237: ...ue Fuel Low Service Antilock Brake System Service Electronic Throttle Control Service Power Steering Cruise Off Cruise Ready Cruise Set To XXX MPH Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire s Inflate Tire To XX Tire Pressure Information System TPIS Service Tire Pressure System Parking Brake Engaged Brake Fluid Low Service Electronic Braking System Engine Temperature Hot Battery Voltage Low Service Electro...

Page 238: ...nbuckled Door Open Doors Open Gear Not Available Shift Not Allowed Shift to Neutral Then Drive Or Reverse Autostick Unavailable Service Required Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req Transmission Getting Hot Push Brake Trans Hot Stop Safely Shift To Park Wait To Cool Transmission Cool Ready To Drive Trailer Brake Disconnected Service Transmission Service Shifter Engage Park Brake To Prev...

Page 239: ...t drive cycle When load reduction is activated the message Battery Saver On or Battery Saver Mode will appear in the instrument cluster These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate that the charging system cannot sustain NOTE The charging system is independent from load reduc tion The charging system performs a diagnostic o...

Page 240: ...tly replaced and was not charged completely The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on when the vehicle was parked The battery was used for an extended period with the engine not running to supply radio lights chargers 12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaners game consoles and similar devices What to do when an electrical load reduction action message is present Battery Saver On ...

Page 241: ...prove the usability and performance of your systems or to reduce the potential risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist even if the most recent version of vehicle software such as Uconnect software is installed WARNING It is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible outcomes if...

Page 242: ...hird parties may unlawfully intercept infor mation and private communications without your consent For further information refer to Privacy Practices If Equipped with Uconnect 8 4 Radio in your Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement and Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II Cybersecurity in Maintaining Your Vehicle UCONNECT SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and b...

Page 243: ...s in the center of the instrument panel Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and Uconnect 5 0 Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate 1 Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate 1 Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate 4 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 244: ...ccess program mable features that may be equipped such as Display Units Voice Clock Safety Driving Assistance Lights Doors Locks Auto On Comfort if equipped Engine Off Options Trailer Brake Audio Compass Settings Phone Bluetooth SiriusXM Setup if equipped Restore Settings Clear Personal Data and System Information NOTE Only one category may be selected at a time When making a selection press the b...

Page 245: ...chscreen Beep On Off Units After pressing the Units button on the touchscreen you may select each unit of measure independently displayed in the Instrument Cluster Display and navigation system if equipped The following selectable units of measure are listed below Setting Name Selectable Options Speed MPH km h Distance mi km Fuel Consumption MPG US MPG UK L 100 km km L Capacity gal US gal UK L 100...

Page 246: ...t Always With Help Never Clock Date After pressing the Clock Date button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Set Time 12 hour 24 hour NOTE Within the Set Time feature press the corresponding arrow above and below the current time to adjust then select AM or PM Set Date Up Arrow Down Arrow 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 247: ...t will provide an alert audible and or visual to indicate the prox imity to other objects Front ParkSense Chime Volume Low Med High Rear ParkSense Chime Volume If Equipped Low Med High Tilt Mirrors In Reverse If Equipped NOTE When the Tilt Mirrors In Reverse feature is selected the exterior side view mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission gear sele...

Page 248: ...creen After five seconds this note will disappear ParkView Backup Camera Delay NOTE When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with camera delay turned OFF the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with camera delay turned ON the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to ten seconds after shi...

Page 249: ...e Hill Start Assist HSA system becomes active Lights After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Headlight Off Delay 0 30 60 90 Headlight Illumina tion On Approach 0 30 60 90 NOTE When the Headlight Illumination On Approach feature is selected it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on whe...

Page 250: ...d or un locked with the key fob This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected Doors Locks After pressing the Doors Locks button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks On Off NOTE When the Auto Door Locks feature is selected all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed o...

Page 251: ...doors or only the Driver door with the first push of the key fob or grabbing the Passive Entry door handle Sound Horn With Remote Start On Off NOTE When the Sound Horn With Remote Start feature is selected the horn will sound when the remote start is activated Memory Linked To Fob If Equipped On Off NOTE The Memory Linked To Fob feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver ...

Page 252: ...ay be selected with or without the Sound Horn With Lock feature selected Auto Comfort Systems If Equipped After pressing the Auto On Comfort button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Auto On Driver Heated Ventilated Seat Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start If Equipped On Off NOTE When the Auto On Driver Heated Ventilated Seat Steering Wheel Wi...

Page 253: ...ff Delay 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec Engine Off Power Delay 0 sec 45 sec 5 min 10 min Trailer Brake After pressing the Trailer Brake button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Trailer Select Trailer 1 Trailer 2 Trailer 3 Trailer 4 Trailer Brake Type Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOH Heavy EOH 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 ...

Page 254: ... and drag the speaker icon or use the arrows to adjust tap the C icon to readjust to the center Equalizer NOTE When in the Equalizer display you may adjust the Bass Mid and Treble settings Speed Adjusted Volume Off 1 2 3 NOTE The Speed Adjusted Volume feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed Surround Sound If Equipped On Off NOTE The Surround Sound feature provides simulated...

Page 255: ... NOTE The AUX Volume Offset feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX input Loudness If Equipped On Off NOTE The Loudness feature improves sound quality at lower volumes 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 ...

Page 256: ...differ ences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass heading 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 ca...

Page 257: ...he need to manually reset the compass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic until it is calibrated You may also calibrate the compass by pressing the ON button on the touchscreen and com pleting one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects The compass will now function normally Compass Variance Map 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 ...

Page 258: ...ng settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Tune Start On Off Channel Skip List of Channels NOTE SiriusXM can be programmed to exclude undesirable channels while scanning To make your selection press the Channel Skip button on the touchscreen select the channels you would like to skip Subscription Info Sirius ID NOTE New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited t...

Page 259: ...d is available for U S residents only Restore Settings After pressing the Restore Settings button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Restore Settings Yes Cancel NOTE When the Restore Settings feature is selected it will reset the Display Clock Audio and Radio Settings to their de fault settings If Yes is selected a pop up will appear asking ...

Page 260: ...ou want to clear all personal data select Yes to Clear or Cancel to exit System Information After pressing the System Information button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options System Information System Software Information Screen NOTE When the System Information feature is selected a System Software Information screen will appear displaying the ...

Page 261: ...be selected at a time When making a selection press the button on the touch screen to enter the desired mode Once in the desired mode press and release the preferred setting until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Once the setting is complete either press the back arrow button on the touchscreen or the Back button on the faceplate to return to the prev...

Page 262: ...y control even though the headlights are on Display Brightness With Headlights ON NOTE To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or parade positions Display Brightness With Headlights OFF NOTE To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights OFF setting the headlights must be off a...

Page 263: ...guage English Français Español NOTE Arabic is available for the navigation system if equipped only Touchscreen Beep Navigation Turn By Turn In Cluster If Equipped Controls Screen Time Out If Equipped Fuel Saver Display If Equipped 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 ...

Page 264: ...its of measure are listed below Setting Name Selectable Options Speed MPH km h Distance mi km Fuel Consumption MPG US MPG UK L 100 km km L Capacity gal US gal UK L 100 km L Pressure psi kPa bar Temperature C F Power HP US HP UK kW Torque lb ft Nm After the desired setting has been selected press the back arrow Done button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INS...

Page 265: ...Clock After pressing the Clock button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Sync Time With GPS If Equipped Set Time Hours Set Time Minutes Time Format 12hrs 24hrs Show Time In Status Bar If Equipped NOTE The Show Time In Status Bar feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT ...

Page 266: ...SE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph 11 km h Front ParkSense Chime Volume Low Med High Rear ParkSense Chime Volume Low Med High Tilt Side Mirrors In Re verse If Equipped NOTE When the Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature is selected the outside side view mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position The mirr...

Page 267: ...up Camera Active Guidelines On Off NOTE Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see Ac tive Dynamic Guidelines which deflect with steering wheel angle over the ParkView Back up Camera display when ever the gear selector is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to check ...

Page 268: ...touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Headlight Off Delay NOTE When the Headlight Off Delay feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle Headlight Illumination On Ap proach NOTE When the Headlight Illumination On Approach feature is selected the headlights will activate a...

Page 269: ...re turned off if they were turned on by this feature Auto Dim High Beams If Equipped NOTE When the Auto Dim High Beams feature is selected the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions Flash Lights With Lock NOTE When the Flash Lights With Lock feature is selected the exterior lamps will flash when the doors are locked or un locked with the key fob This feature ma...

Page 270: ...On Exit NOTE When the Auto Unlock On Exit feature is selected all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the trans mission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened Flash Lights With Lock NOTE When the Flash Lights With Lock feature is selected the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob This feature may be s...

Page 271: ...sh of the key fob unlock button If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks All Doors all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped If 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door is programmed only the driver s door will unlock when the driver s door is grasped With Passive Entry if 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door is programmed pushing the ...

Page 272: ...oning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle The seat will return to the memorized seat location if Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob is set to on when the key fob is used to unlock the door Auto Comfort Systems If Equipped After pressing the Auto On Comfort button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Auto On Driver...

Page 273: ...g settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Engine Off Power Delay NOTE When the Engine Off Power Delay feature is selected the power window switches radio Uconnect phone system if equipped DVD video system if equipped power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF Opening either front door will cancel this ...

Page 274: ...settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Balance Fade Speaker Icon Arrow Buttons C NOTE The Balance Fade feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade settings Press and drag the speaker icon or use the arrows to adjust tap the C icon to readjust to the center Equalizer NOTE When in the Equalizer display you may adjust the Bass Mid and Treble settings Speed Adjusted Volume OF...

Page 275: ...s will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Do Not Disturb List of Settings NOTE Press Do Not Disturb to access the available settings The following settings are Auto Reply both text call Auto Reply Message custom default and Custom Auto Reply Message create message Paired Phones and Audio Sources List Of Paired Phones and Audio Sources NOTE The Paired Phones and Audio Sources feature show...

Page 276: ... to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning This feature allows you to select the channels you would like to skip Subscription Info Sirius ID NOTE New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio Following the expiration of the free services it...

Page 277: ...s selected it will reset all settings to their default settings Clear Personal Data After pressing the Clear Personal Data button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Clear Personal Data OK Cancel NOTE When the Clear Personal Data feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR ...

Page 278: ...o your Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement IPOD USB MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED Located inside the center console upper lid this feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port iPod control supports the following iPod iPod classic iPod mini iPod nano iPod shuffle iPod touch and iPhone devices Some iPod software versions may not fully sup port the iPod control features Plea...

Page 279: ...lid audio sources The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pushing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for t...

Page 280: ...cleaners or anti static sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high NOTE If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc it may be damaged e g scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc be...

Page 281: ...lanes If you are unsure of restrictions you are encouraged to ask for authorization before turning on the wireless radio This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received includ ing interfer...

Page 282: ...LIMATE CONTROLS The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the temperature airflow and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle The controls are located on the instrument panel below the radio Manual Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen If Equipped The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner...

Page 283: ...e air mode Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present NOTE Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fog ging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside...

Page 284: ...r is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ten minutes Temperature Control Use this control knob to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment Rotating the knob counterclockwise from top center into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures Rotating the knob clockwise into the red area indicates warmer tempera tures Blower Control There...

Page 285: ...adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets Bi Level Mode Bi Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets NOTE BI LEVEL mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Floor Mode Floor Mode Air comes f...

Page 286: ...amage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear win dow 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 heat ing elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the windo...

Page 287: ...Climate Controls With a Touchscreen 5 0 With Automatic Temperature Controls 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 ...

Page 288: ...8 4 8 4 NAV With Manual Temperature Controls 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 289: ...8 4 8 4 NAV With Automatic Temperature Controls 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 ...

Page 290: ...tton Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present NOTE Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fog ging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The use of the Recirculation mode in col...

Page 291: ...r comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets When the defrost button is selected the blower level may increase Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature set tings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging When toggling the front defrost mode button the climate system will return to previous setting Rear Defrost Button Push and release the button on the touchscreen ...

Page 292: ...e blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings When the SYNC feature is active the passenger s temperature will move up and down with the driver s temperature when it is increased and decreased re spectively SYNC Button If Equipped Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on off The SYNC indica tor is illuminated when this feature is enabled SYNC ...

Page 293: ...wer can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction There is a shut off wheel lo cated below the ai...

Page 294: ...lease this button on the touchscreen or push the faceplate button to turn the Climate Control System off CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear win dow Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a Continued CAUTION Continued mild washing solution wiping parall...

Page 295: ...X A C MAX A C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor mance Press and release to toggle between MAX A C and the prior settings The button illuminates when MAX A C is on In MAX A C the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A C operation to switch to the selected setting and MAX A C to exit Recirculation When outside ai...

Page 296: ...hen the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible To provide you with maximum comfort in th...

Page 297: ...tem at idle for about five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting on high This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor dam age when the system is started again Window Fogging Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy and or humid weather To clear the windows select Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed Do not use the R...

Page 298: ...Operating Tips Chart 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 299: ...button to open the App screen 2 Press and hold then drag the selected App to replace an existing shortcut in the main menu bar The new app shortcut that was dragged down onto the main menu bar will now be an active App shortcut NOTE This feature is only available if the vehicle is in PARK Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Main Menu 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 ...

Page 300: ...Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 3 0 5 0 or 8 4 8 4 NAV system Uconnect 3 0 Uconnect 5 0 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 301: ...If you see the icon on your touchscreen you have the Uconnect 8 4 NAV system If not you have a Uconnect 8 4 system Uconnect 8 4 NAV 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 ...

Page 302: ... driver 4 Each time you give a Voice Command you must first push either the VR or Phone button wait until after the beep then say your Voice Command 5 You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category Two buttons are all you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice Voice Recognition VR Phone Buttons 1...

Page 303: ...on After the beep sayѧ Cancel to stop a current voice session Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system s status Cues appear on the screen Uconnect 3 0 Uconnect 5 0 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 ...

Page 304: ...l required Push the VR button After the beep sayѧ Tune to ninety five point five FM Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP At any time if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command press the VR button and say Help The system will provide you with a list of commands Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Uconnect 3 0 Radio 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 305: ...Uconnect 5 0 Radio Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Radio 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 ...

Page 306: ...mpts to switch your media source or choose an artist Change source to Bluetooth Change source to iPod Change source to USB Play artist Beethoven Play album Greatest Hits Play song Moonlight Sonata Play genre Classical TIP For the Uconnect 3 0 Uconnect 5 0 and 8 4 8 4 NAV systems select Browse to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist al...

Page 307: ...Uconnect 5 0 Media Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Media 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 ...

Page 308: ...hone button After the beep say one of the following commandsѧ Call John Smith Dial 123 456 7890 and follow the system prompts Redial call previous outgoing phone number Call back call previous incoming phone number TIP When providing a Voice Command push the Phone button and say Call then pronounce the name exactly as it appears in your phone book When a contact has multiple phone numbers you can ...

Page 309: ...e Phone button and say Listen Must have compatible mobile phone paired to Uconnect system 1 Once an incoming text message is read to you push the Phone button After the beep say Reply Uconnect 5 0 Phone Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Phone 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 ...

Page 310: ...obile phone must have the full implementation of the Message Access Profile MAP to take advantage of this feature For details about MAP visit UconnectPhone com Apple iPhone iOS 6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only To enable this feature on your Apple iPhone follow these four simple steps TIP Voice Text Reply is not compatible with iPhone but if your vehicle is equipped with Siri...

Page 311: ...P Voice Command for Climate may only be used to adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle Voice command will not work to adjust the heated seat vented seat or the steering wheel if equipped Navigation 8 4 8 4 NAV The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go Navigation is optional on the Uconnect 8 4 sy...

Page 312: ...ollow the system prompts TIP To start a POI search push the VR button After the beep say Find nearest coffee shop Uconnect Access 8 4 8 4 NAV WARNING ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road Some Uconnect Access services including 9 1 1 and Assist will NOT work without an operable 1X voice data or 3G data network connection Uconnect 8 4 NAV Navigation 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMEN...

Page 313: ...ntinental United States Alaska and Hawaii Services can only be used where coverage is available see coverage map for details 9 1 1 Call Security Alarm Notification Remote Door Lock Unlock Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Vehicle Start Remote Horn and Lights Vehicle Finder Send N Go Yelp Search Voice Texting Roadside Assistance Call 3G Wi Fi Hotspot If vehicle is equipped Extra charges apply Vehicl...

Page 314: ...ster your ve hicle and handle all of the details Signing up is easy Simply follow the steps above Or press the Apps button on the touchscreen to Register By Web to complete the process using your smartphone or computer For further information please visit DriveUconnect com Mobile App 8 4 8 4 NAV You re only a few steps away from using remote com mands and sending a destination from your phone to y...

Page 315: ...er left corner of the app to bring up app settings Voice Texting 8 4 8 4 NAV 1 To send a message push the Phone button After the beep say the following command Send message to John Smith 2 Listen to the prompt After the beep dictate the message you would like to send Wait for Uconnect to process your message 3 The Uconnect system will repeat your message and provide a variety of options to add to ...

Page 316: ...ton on the touchscreen must be illuminated to use the feature Yelp 8 4 8 4 NAV Once registered with Uconnect Access you can use your voice to search for the most popular places or things around you 1 Press the Apps button on the touchscreen 2 Press the Yelp button on the touchscreen 3 Once the YELP home screen appears on the touchscreen push the VR button then say YELP search iPhone Notification S...

Page 317: ...el Link 8 4 8 4 NAV Need to find a gas station view local movie listings check a sports score or the 5 day weather forecast SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your Uconnect 8 4 NAV system Not available for 8 4 system or vehicles sold in the Canadian market Push the VR button After the beep say one of the following commands Show fuel prices Show...

Page 318: ...rm your requests The system is designed to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel by letting Siri help you perform useful tasks To enable Siri push and hold then release the Uconnect Voice Recognition VR button on the steering wheel After you hear a double beep you can ask Siri to play podcasts and music get directions read text messages and many other useful requests SiriusXM Trav...

Page 319: ...e button will start normal embedded VR functions The push and hold then release of the button will start Siri functions Siri Enable Screens 1 Select Settings On Your iPhone 2 Select General 3 Select Siri 4 Enable Siri Voice Recognition VR Phone Buttons 1 Push To Begin Radio Media Navigation Apps And Climate Functions 2 Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone Call Send Or Receive A Text 4 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 320: ...tones Send text message to John Read text message from Sarah Take me to the nearest coffee shop NOTE Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead to ensure your command is understood Siri is available on iPhone 4S and later Siri Eyes Free 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 321: ...you can still place a second call without being inter rupted by incoming calls NOTE Reply with text message is not compatible with iPhones Auto reply with text message is only available on phones that support Bluetooth MAP 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 harm...

Page 322: ... Yelp burst and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp Uconnect System Support U S residents visit DriveUconnect com or call 1 877 855 8400 24 hours a day 7 days a week Canadian residents visit DriveUconnect ca or call 1 800 465 2001 English or 1 800 387 9983 French Mon Fri 8 00 am 8 00 pm ET Sat 9 00 am 5 00 pm ET Sun Closed Uconnect Access services support call 1 855 792 4241 Please hav...

Page 323: ...n Park Interlock 330 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 331 Six Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 331 䡵 POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION IF EQUIPPED CHASSIS CAB ONLY 340 Stationary Mode 340 Mobile Mode 341 䡵 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION IF EQUIPPED 342 Manually Shifted Transfer Case If Equipped 342 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Four Position Switch If Equipped 346 䡵 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERE...

Page 324: ...Stability Control ESC 363 Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM 366 Trailer Sway Control TSC If Equipped 367 Hill Descent Control HDC If Equipped 368 䡵 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 370 Tire Markings 370 Tire Identification Number TIN 374 Tire Terminology And Definitions 375 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 376 䡵 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 381 Tire Pressure 381 Tire Inflation Pressures 382 Tire Pressures For High...

Page 325: ... If Equipped 400 General Information 402 䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 402 6 4L Engine 402 Reformulated Gasoline 402 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 403 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 403 CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications 403 MMT In Gasoline 404 Materials Added To Fuel 404 Fuel System Cautions 405 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 405 䡵 ADDING FUEL 406 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 407 䡵 VEHICLE LOADING 407 Certi...

Page 326: ...del Availability 422 Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached 422 Operating Tips 422 General Maintenance 423 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 423 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 423 Recreational Towing Two Wheel Drive Models 424 Recreational Towing Four Wheel Drive Models 425 324 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 327: ...location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could Continued WARNING Continued operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death Normal Starting Normal starting of eith...

Page 328: ... after 10 seconds 4 If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting push the button again NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button 1 Place the gear selector in PARK then push and release the ENGINE START STOP button 2 The ignition switch will...

Page 329: ...on switch It has three positions OFF ACC RUN To change the ignition switch positions without starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these steps 1 Starting with the ignition in the OFF position 2 Push the ENGINE START STOP button once to change the ignition to the ACC position 3 Push the ENGINE START STOP button a second time to change the ignition to the RUN position 4 Push the ENGINE...

Page 330: ...pe of start can be dangerous if done improperly Refer to Jump Starting in What To Do In Emergencies for further information CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again If the engine has been flooded it may start to run but not have enough power to continue running when the ignition button key is relea...

Page 331: ...iving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Do not shift between PARK REVERSE NEUTRAL or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed Before shifting into any gear make s...

Page 332: ...you and others if it is not in PARK Check by trying to move the gear selector out of PARK with the brake pedal released Continued WARNING Continued Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leav ing the 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...

Page 333: ...ssion gear range The gear selector is mounted on the right side of the steering column You must press the brake pedal to move the gear selector out of PARK refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System in this section To drive move the gear selector from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position Pull the gear selector toward you when shifting into REVERSE or PARK or when shifting out of PARK The ...

Page 334: ...on a hill apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade NOTE On four wheel drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive positi...

Page 335: ...ment When leaving the vehicle always make sure the ignition is in the OFF mode remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued 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 Children should b...

Page 336: ... 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 transmission in NEUTRAL can ca...

Page 337: ...torque converter slip can impose a sig nificant additional heat load on the cooling system Down shifting the transmission to the lowest possible gear when climbing a grade or shifting to NEUTRAL when stopped in heavy traffic can help to reduce this excess heat generation During cold temperatures transmission operation may be modified depending on engine and transmission tempera ture as well as veh...

Page 338: ...3 Turn the ignition to the 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 transmission can be reset we recom mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diagnos tic equipment to ...

Page 339: ...for maximum deceleration engine braking simply push and hold the ERS switch The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down CAUTION When using ERS for engine braking while descending steep grades be careful not to overspeed the engine Apply the brakes as needed to prevent engine over speed Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronic...

Page 340: ...or transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting When operating in TOW HAUL mode transmission upshifts are delayed and the transmission will automatically downshift for engine braking when the throttle is closed and or during steady braking maneu vers The TOW HAUL Indicator Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW HAUL mode has been activated Pushing the...

Page 341: ...h will not engage and 66RFE equipped trucks will not shift to sixth gear until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm usually after 1 to 3 miles 2 to 5 km of driving Because engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting properly when cold This is normal Using the Electronic Range Select ERS shift control when t...

Page 342: ...ngaged Stationary Mode To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet the following conditions Transmission in PARK position vehicles equipped with automatic transmission PTO switch has been activated Parking brake applied vehicles equipped with manual transmission Brake pedal must not be applied Vehicle engine must be running No vehicle brake or clutch switch faults present PTO must be cor...

Page 343: ...tches and remote system is compatible with the vehicle s electrical architecture and software functionality NOTE Single set speed can be programmed via the PTO menu on the instrument cluster display Further details are available at the Ram Truck Bodybuilders web site located at rambodybuilder com Mobile Mode To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet the following conditions Mobile mode...

Page 344: ...el Drive High Range 2H Four Wheel Drive Lock High Range 4H Neutral N Four Wheel Drive Low Range 4L For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below 2H Two Wheel Drive High Range This range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads 4H Four Wheel Drive Lock High Range This range locks the front and rear drivesha...

Page 345: ...hat the front and rear driveshafts are locked together This light will illuminate when the transfer case is shifted into either the 4H or 4L position There is no light for the 2H or NEUTRAL positions on some models 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 exc...

Page 346: ...ange This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed Additional traction for loose slippery road surfaces only Neutral N Neutral This range disengages 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 informatio...

Page 347: ...ase NEUTRAL in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to avoid gear clash while completing the shift If difficulty occurs shift the transmission into NEUTRAL hold your foot on the brake and turn the engine OFF Complete the range shift to the desired mode Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle completely stopped however difficulty may o...

Page 348: ...hway driving on dry hard surfaced roads 4WD LOCK Four Wheel Drive Lock High Range This range maxi mizes torque to the front driveshaft forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This range pro vides additional traction for loose slippery road surfaces only 4WD LOW Four Wheel Drive Low Range This range provides low speed four wheel drive It maximizes torque to the front driveshaf...

Page 349: ...EUTRAL button is located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recre ational towing only Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting And Operating for further information Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights 4WD and 4LOW are located in the instrument cluster and indicate the current a...

Page 350: ...ear wheels are spinning as this can cause damage to driveline components When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or 4WD LOCK 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 whe...

Page 351: ...complete the position indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON 2WD To 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired position Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion With the vehicle in motion the transfer case will engage disengage faster if you mo mentarily release the accelerator pedal after turning the control s...

Page 352: ...ed position 4 After the desired position indicator light is ON not flashing shift the transmission back into gear NOTE 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 con tinuously while the original position indicator light is ON until all requirements have been met The ignition swi...

Page 353: ...a slippery surface This could cause both rear wheels to spin and allow the vehicle to slide sideways on the crowned surface of a road or in a turn DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction u...

Page 354: ...will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre vent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flowing water can wear away the road or path s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water Further more flowing and or rising water can carry your ve hicle away swiftly Failure to ...

Page 355: ...ough standing water This will minimize wave effects Continued CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always in spect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmis sion axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any...

Page 356: ...fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required The fluid should be checked at every oil change if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts thr...

Page 357: ...pply the parking brake firmly push the parking brake pedal fully To release the parking brake pull the parking brake release handle When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch ON the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate NOTE When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear the Brake Warning Light will flash If vehicle speed ...

Page 358: ...hildren and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle or it ma...

Page 359: ... hissing noises from the hydro boost system during hard braking conditions NOTE Under cold temperatures pedal effort will be higher than normal until the power steering fluid reaches operating temperature ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Electronic Brake Control system EBC This system includes Elec tronic Brake Force Distribution EBD Anti Lock Brake System ...

Page 360: ...f check you may hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises ABS is activated during braking when the system detects one or more wheels begins to lock Road conditions such as ice snow gravel bumps railroad tracks loose debris or panic stops may increase the likelihood of ABS activa tion s You also may experience the following when ABS activates The ABS motor noise it may conti...

Page 361: ... comes on while driving it indicates that the anti lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake sys tem will continue to operate normally if the Brake System Warning Light is not on If the Anti Lock Brake Warning Light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti lock brakes If the A...

Page 362: ...e pressure for a short period If the driver does not apply the throttle before this time expires the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill as normal The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to activate The feature must be enabled The vehicle must be stopped Park brake must be off Driver door must be closed The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade ...

Page 363: ... trailer on a hill when the brake pedal is released In Continued WARNING Continued order to avoid rolling down an incline while resum ing acceleration manually activate the trailer brake or apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to releas ing the brake pedal HSA is not a parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK ...

Page 364: ...witch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position If the sequence was completed properly the ESC Off Indicator Light will blink sev eral times to confirm HSA is disabled 9 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting Traction Control System TCS This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels If wheel spin is detected the TCS may ...

Page 365: ...system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when the TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration 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 WARNING Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot prevent the natural...

Page 366: ... reasons as noted in the following paragraphs Partial Off The Partial Off mode is intended for times when a more spirited driving experience is desired This mode may modify TCS and ESC thresholds for activation which allows for more wheel spin than normally allowed This mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes stuck To enter the Partial Off mode momentarily push the ESC Off switch and the ESC Off...

Page 367: ...e system will return to ESC Full Off ESC modes may also be affected by drive modes if equipped WARNING In the ESC Full Off mode the engine torque reduction and stability features are disabled There fore enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is unavailable In an emergency evasive ma neuver the ESC system will not engage to assist in maintaining stability ESC Full Off mode is in tende...

Page 368: ...ator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions NOTE The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON Each time the ignition is turned ON the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESC system will make buzzing o...

Page 369: ...he safety of others Trailer Sway Control TSC If Equipped TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway TSC will become active automati cally once an excessively swaying trailer is recognized NOTE TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer to...

Page 370: ... the HDC switch but the following conditions must also be met to enable HDC Driveline is in 4WD Low Range Vehicle speed is below 5 mph 8 km h Parking brake is released Driver door is closed Activating HDC Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude The set speed for HDC is selectable by the driver and can be adjusted by using the gear shift The...

Page 371: ...rade of insufficient magnitude is on level ground or is on an uphill grade Vehicle is shifted to park Disabling HDC HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the following conditions occur The driver pushes the HDC switch The driveline is shifted out of 4WD Low Range The parking brake is applied Driver door opens The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph 32 km h for greater than 70 seconds Th...

Page 372: ...verheated brakes The flashing will stop and HDC will activate again once the brakes have cooled sufficiently WARNING HDC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling vehicle speed when descending hills The driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is re sponsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TIN ...

Page 373: ...ight 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 preceding the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emer gency use only Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into the...

Page 374: ...standards or LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards or T or S Temporary spare tire or 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 235 145 Section width in millimeters mm 65 85 80 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire or 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction or D means diagonal or bias construction 15 16 18 Rim diamete...

Page 375: ...e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire XL Extra load or reinforced tire or LL Light load tire or 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 ...

Page 376: ...fies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week...

Page 377: ... measured 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 pressure 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 Placar...

Page 378: ...re including the spare tire if equipped at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle WARNING Overloading of your tires is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them Continued Example Tire Placard Location Door Example Tire Placar...

Page 379: ...ol of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure 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 vehic...

Page 380: ...imum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined wei...

Page 381: ...le if XXX amount equals 635 kg and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg 635 340 5x68 295 kg as shown in step 4 NOTE If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities o...

Page 382: ... For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 392 kg 380 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 383: ...exing and can result in overheating and tire failure Overinflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicl...

Page 384: ...y are under inflated Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the t...

Page 385: ... high speed vehicle operation Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum 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 cap...

Page 386: ...ipped All season tires provide traction for all seasons Spring Summer Fall and Winter Traction levels may vary be tween different all season tires All season tires can be identified by the M S M S M S or MS designation on the tire sidewall Use all season tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped...

Page 387: ... authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures While studded tires improve performance on ice skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states prohibit stud ded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types Run Flat Tires If Equipped Run Flat tires allow...

Page 388: ... authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire Compact spare tire descri...

Page 389: ...se Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel This label contains the driving limitations for this spare This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling Since i...

Page 390: ...eels faster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be re placed These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the...

Page 391: ... from contact with oil grease and gasoline Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear ...

Page 392: ... injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Never use a tire with a smaller load index or 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 tir...

Page 393: ...0 5500 Models Rear Only 225 70R19 5G U Class WARNING Using tires of different size and type M S Snow between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling You could lose control and have a collision CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires observe the following precautions Because of restricted traction device clearance be tween tires and other suspension components it is important...

Page 394: ...use traction devices on a compact spare tire TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres sive tread designs such as...

Page 395: ...o help identify them from the outer rear wheels because of this the inner and outer wheel locations can t be switched After a tire rotation is completed as shown below the system can auto learn the locations of each sensor ID Auto learning localization occurs when the vehicle ig nition status is changed from Off to On and speeds of greater than 5 mph 8km h are obtained and remain over 5mph 8km h f...

Page 396: ...s must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends...

Page 397: ...ive speed under inflation or excessive load ing either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS The Tire Pressure 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 7 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This mea...

Page 398: ...ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi 186 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F 7 C will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 23 psi 158 kPa This tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi 186 kPa but the Tire Pressure Monitoring T...

Page 399: ...t reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Base System If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel ...

Page 400: ...hly 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 instru ment cluster TPM Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of...

Page 401: ...re Monitoring 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 instrument cluster will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received If the ignition switch is cycled this sequence will repeat ...

Page 402: ...ime will sound the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid and the instrument cluster will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the non matching full size spare or compact spare th...

Page 403: ... mini mum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received If the ignition switch is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no longer be displayed and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes A system fault can o...

Page 404: ...ed octane number range of 87 to 89 as specified by the R M 2 method The use of 89 octane Plus gasoline is recommended for optimum performance and fuel economy While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87 hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a cause for concern However if the engine is heard making a heavy knocking sound see your dealer immediately Use of gasoline with a...

Page 405: ...ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited War ranty E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non Flex Fuel Vehicles FFV are compatible with gasoline containing up to 15 ethanol E 15 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited War ranty If a Non FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E 85 fuel the engine w...

Page 406: ...rmulated gasoline Materials Added To Fuel Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating gasolines that contain detergents corrosion and stability additives are recommended Using gasolines that have these additives will help improve fuel economy reduce emissions and maintain vehicle performance Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso line contains a higher level of detergents to further ...

Page 407: ...bility of the manufac turer and may void or not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty NOTE Intentional tampering with the emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mon oxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They conta...

Page 408: ...NING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled Continued WARNING Continued Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and may cause the MIL to turn on NOTE Tighten the gas cap turn until you hear one click This is an indication that the cap is prop...

Page 409: ...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 your VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle including driver passengers vehicle options and cargo The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and rear axle systems GAWR Total load must be limited so GVWR a...

Page 410: ...he entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over the front and rear axle Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within th...

Page 411: ...Operating for further informa tion Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tempo rary 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 ...

Page 412: ...railer tongue weight just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the truck These kind of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying leverage through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to dis...

Page 413: ... result in a collision Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information Without Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect With Weight Distributing Hitch Correct 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 ...

Page 414: ... of a pickup truck The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the truck bed Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Cla...

Page 415: ...e maximum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch or the weights specified in the informa tion that can be found under Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 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 other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle The weight of the driver a...

Page 416: ...namic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to Continued WARNING Continued control You could lose control of your vehicle and have a collision When hauling cargo or towing a trailer do not overload your vehicle or trailer Overloading can cause a loss of control poor performance or damage to brakes axle engine transmission steering sus pension chassis structure or tires Safety ...

Page 417: ...ure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Informa tion in Starting And Operating for proper tire re placement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hy draulic brake lines It can overload your brake sys tem and cause it to fa...

Page 418: ... may have an Integrated Trailer Brake Module ITBM for Electric and Electric Over Hydraulic EOH trailer brakes NOTE This module has been designed and verified with electric trailer brakes and new electric over hydraulic systems Some previous EOH systems may not be compat ible with ITBM The user interface consists of the following Manual Brake Control Lever Slide the manual brake control lever to th...

Page 419: ...etting is used to set the trailer brake control for the specific towing condition and should be changed as towing conditions change Changes to towing conditions include trailer load vehicle load road conditions and weather Adjusting GAIN NOTE This should only be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of approximately 20 25 mph 30 40 km h 1 Make sure the trailer brakes are in good workin...

Page 420: ... freely increase the GAIN setting Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the GAIN setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lockup If towing a heavier trailer trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable even with the maximum GAIN setting of 10 Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOH Heavy EOH Type of Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Electric over Hydrau lic Trailer Brakes Ele...

Page 421: ...r instability which could result in personal injury NOTE An aftermarket controller may be available for use with trailers with air or electric over hydraulic trailer brake systems To determine the type of brakes on your trailer and the availability of controllers check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer Removal of the ITBM will cause errors and it may cause damage to the electrical system an...

Page 422: ...peeds 20 mph 32 km h or below holding your vehicle in first gear using the ERS shift control can help to avoid transmission overheating If you regularly tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation then change the transmission fluid and filter s as specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals NOT...

Page 423: ...ealer installer or snowplow manufacturer for this information There are unique electrical systems that must be connected to prop erly assure operator safety and prevent overloading ve hicle systems 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 described earlier in this manual CAUTION...

Page 424: ...eight of the plow Front end toe in should be checked and reset 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 Atta...

Page 425: ...automatic transmissions should use 4LO range when plowing deep or heavy snow for extended periods of time to avoid transmission overheating Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has returned to idle and wheels have stopped Make a practice of stepping on the brake pedal while shifting the transmission RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towi...

Page 426: ...this procedure 1 Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly 3 Firmly apply the parking brake Place automatic trans mission in PARK manual transmission in gear not in NEUTRAL 4 Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 5 Turn the ignition OFF and remove the...

Page 427: ...kwards can cause severe damage to the transfer case Before recreational towing the transfer case must be in NEUTRAL To be certain the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL perform the procedure outlined under Shifting Into NEUTRAL Internal transmission Continued CAUTION Continued damage will result if the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL during towing Automatic transmissions must be placed in PARK and ...

Page 428: ...o a complete stop with the engine running Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL 3 Press and hold the brake pedal 4 Depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission 5 Shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL With manual shift transfer case shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL N With electronic shift transfer case push and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL N button Some ...

Page 429: ...ontinue to be met until the shift has been completed If any of these requirements are not met before pushing the NEUTRAL N button or are no longer met during the shift the NEUTRAL N indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL N button is released The ignition must be in the ON RUN mode for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights t...

Page 430: ...2 Shift the transmission into gear release the brake pedal and clutch pedal on manual transmissions and check that the vehicle operates normally NOTE With electronic shift transfer case Steps three through five are requirements that must be met before pushing the NEUTRAL N button and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed If any of these requirements are not met before pushing ...

Page 431: ...Preparations For Jacking 434 Jacking Instructions 435 䡵 HOISTING 440 䡵 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES 440 Preparations For Jump Start 441 Jump Starting Procedure 442 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 443 䡵 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS IF EQUIPPED 444 䡵 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE 445 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 446 Two Wheel Drive Models 447 Four Wheel Drive Models 448 䡵 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM EARS 448 䡵 EVENT DAT...

Page 432: ...ce 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 while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes NOTE There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioner A C is on turn it off The A C system adds heat...

Page 433: ...he vehicle the lug nuts bolts should be torqued using a properly cali brated torque wrench Torque Specifications Lug Nut Bolt Torque Lug Nut Bolt Type Lug Nut Bolt Size Lug Nut Bolt Socket Size 120 150 Ft Lbs 160 200 N m Cone M14 x 1 50 22 mm 130 160 Ft Lbs 190 220 N m Flanged Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening Inspect t...

Page 434: ...torques listed in the table Go through the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved Retighten to specifications after 25 miles 40 km and check the lug nut bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts bolts are properly seated against the wheel Two Piece Lug Nut Wheel Mounting Surface 432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 435: ... the wheel Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for...

Page 436: ...oving 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 Apply the parking brake 4 Place the gear selector into PARK automatic transmis sion or REVERSE manual transmission On 4 Wheel drive vehicles shift the transfer case to the 4L position 5 Turn OFF the ignition 6 Block both the front and rear...

Page 437: ... in REVERSE Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Continued WARNING Continued Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire chan...

Page 438: ...ck 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 When changing a rear wheel assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Securely place the jack under the sway bar bracket u...

Page 439: ...re 5 Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel on single rear wheel SRW models On dual rear wheel models DRW the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with a flat face Lightly tighten the nuts To avoid risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not fully tighten the nuts until the vehicle has been lowered ...

Page 440: ...ehicle off the ground CAUTION Use extreme caution when removing the front and rear center caps Damage can occur to the center cap and or the wheel if screwdriver type tools are used A pulling motion not a pry off motion is recommended to remove the caps For single rear wheel SRW models use the flat blade on the end of the lug wrench to pull the hub cap off Insert the blade end into the pull off no...

Page 441: ...to the tire valve on the inner wheel The tires of both dual wheels must be completely off the ground when tightening to insure wheel centering and maximum wheel clamping Dual wheel models require a special heavy duty lug nut tightening adapter included with the vehicle to correctly tighten the lug nuts Also when it is necessary to remove and install dual rear wheels use a proper vehicle lifting de...

Page 442: ...er use a floor jack directly under the differential housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle may result JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables 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 ...

Page 443: ...e hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON You can be injured by moving fan blades Remove any metal jewelry such as rings watch bands and bracelets that could 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 ...

Page 444: ...the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post of the discharged vehicle NOTE Do not jump off fuses Only jump directly off positive post 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 the booster battery 4 Connect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable to a ...

Page 445: ... with the discharged battery If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in spected at your authorized dealer CAUTION Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular devices etc Eventually if plugged in long enough without engine operation the vehicle s battery...

Page 446: ...e damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone 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 Continued WARNING Continued stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE SECOND GEAR a...

Page 447: ...n occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the PARK position you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the gear selector 1 Turn the engine OFF 2 Firmly apply the parking brake 3 Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access port ringed circle on the bottom of the ...

Page 448: ...ing 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 Tow ing under Starting and Operating Auto Transmission in PARK Manual Transmission in gear NOT NEUTRAL Transfer Case in NEUTRAL Tow in forward direction Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Front NOT ALL...

Page 449: ...vehicle to a flat bed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Dam age to your vehicle may result from improper towing Two Wheel Drive Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not available and the transmission is operable the vehicle may be towed with the rear wheels on the ground under the...

Page 450: ...omatic transmissions or in gear NOT in NEUTRAL for manual transmissions Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting And Operating for further information and detailed instructions CAUTION Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ment...

Page 451: ...h or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed Please refer to Occupant Restraint Systems in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information on the Event Data Recorder EDR 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 ...

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Page 453: ...57 Engine Oil 457 Engine Oil Filter 459 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 460 Accessory Drive Belt Inspection 462 Maintenance Free Battery 463 Air Conditioner Maintenance 464 Front Prop Shaft Lubrication Four Wheel Drive Models 470 Body Lubrication 471 Windshield Wiper Blades 471 Adding Washer Fluid 474 Exhaust System 475 Cooling System 476 Brake System 481 Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level...

Page 454: ...mium Bi Halogen Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Front Park And Turn If Equipped 501 Fog Lamps If Equipped 503 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL With Cargo Lamp 504 Cab Top Clearance Lamps If Equipped 505 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 507 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 508 Engine 508 Chassis 510 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 455: ...e Bottle 6 Battery 2 Transmission Dipstick 7 Power Distribution Center Fuses 3 Engine Oil Fill 8 Washer Solvent 4 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Air Cleaner Filter 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 ...

Page 456: ...d If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II Cybersecurity Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic system OBD II and a connection port to allow access to information related to the performance of your emissions controls Authorized service technician...

Page 457: ... not on when the engine is running 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 or recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement 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 actuated tes...

Page 458: ...ith the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal scheduled main tenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel special tools a...

Page 459: ...our engine transmission or air conditioning Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If a flush is needed Continued CAUTION Continued because of component malfunction use only the speci fied fluid for the flushing procedure Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle s engine the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil l...

Page 460: ...performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only rec ommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 12633 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum In stitute API The manufacturer only rec ommends API C...

Page 461: ...ot have both the engine oil certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not be used 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 sta tion or governmental ag...

Page 462: ...e 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 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement Inspect engine air cleaner filter f...

Page 463: ...e housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the air filter element 1 Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly 1 Air Cleaner Cover 2 Air Cleaner Filter Air Cleaner Filter 1 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Surface 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 ...

Page 464: ...you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic When inspecting accessory drive belts small cracks that run across ribbed surface of belt from rib to rib are considered normal These are not a reason to replace belt However cracks running along a rib not across are not normal Any belt with c...

Page 465: ...our eyes skin or clothing Do not lean over Continued WARNING Continued a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area immediately with large amounts of water Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any o...

Page 466: ...fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book for further warranty information Continued WARNING Continued The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un der high pressure To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes...

Page 467: ...vals WARNING Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle is running or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON RUN mode With the cabin air filter removed and the blower operating the blower can contact hands and may propel dirt and debris into your eyes resulting in personal injury The cabin air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove compartment Perform the following pro...

Page 468: ...vel stops 4 Disengage the glove compartment door from its hinges by opening the glove compartment past the travel stop and pulling it toward you Right Side Of Glove Compartment 1 Glove Compartment Tension Tether 2 Glove Compartment Door Glove Compartment 1 Glove Compartment Travel Stops 2 Glove Compartment Tension Tether 3 Glove Compartment Door 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 469: ...5 Remove the filter cover by pushing in on the finger tabs on each end of the filter cover Filter Cover Finger Tabs 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 ...

Page 470: ...ling the filter cover press on each end until you hear an audible click CAUTION The cabin air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often 8 Reinstall the glove compartment on the hinges Finger Tab Cabin Air Filter 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 471: ...nd glove compartment travel stops are fully engaged 10 Reattach the glove compartment tension tether by inserting the tether clip in the glove compartment and sliding the clip away from the face of the glove compartment door Glove Compartment Installation Right Side Of Glove Compartment 1 Glove Compartment Tension Tether 2 Glove Compartment Travel Stop 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 ...

Page 472: ...of the front driveshaft near the centering mechanism of double cardan joint Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Use Mopar Type MS 6560 lithium based grease or equivalent Front Drive Shaft Double Cardan Joint Double Cardan Joint 1 Double Cardan Joint 2 Grease Fitting 3 Exploded View Grease Fitting 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 473: ...he Fall and Spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumulations of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long period...

Page 474: ...per arm or blade with a new unit Do not attempt to repair a wiper arm or blade that is damaged Wiper Blade Removal Installation CAUTION Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the glass without the wiper blade in place or the glass may be damaged 1 Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the glass until the wiper arm is in the full up position 2 To disengage the wiper blade fr...

Page 475: ...e disengaged remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the wiper arm with the other hand move the wiper blade down toward the base of the wiper arm and away from the J hook in the end of the wiper arm Wiper Locking Assembly 1 Wiper 2 Locking Tab Wiper Disengaging 1 Locking Tab 2 Wiper 3 Release Tab 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICL...

Page 476: ...snap it into its locked position 5 Gently lower the wiper blade onto the glass 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 radiator anti freeze When refilling the washer fluid reservoir take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper...

Page 477: ...the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubri cation or oil change Replace as required WAR...

Page 478: ...revent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control sys tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufa...

Page 479: ...tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove ...

Page 480: ...sed up to ten years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km before replacement To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period it is important that you use the same engine coolant OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology OAT engine coolant antifreeze that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard...

Page 481: ...e The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING Do not open hot engine cooling system Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is over heated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure...

Page 482: ...wing hot engine coolant anti freeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle If engine coolant antifreeze needs to be added the contents of...

Page 483: ...e brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic reser voir On the outboard side of the reservoir there is a MAX mark and a MIN mark The fluid level must be kept within these two marks Do not add fluid above the MAX mark because leakage may occur at the cap With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear However an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by...

Page 484: ... contact with these surfaces Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate 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 models with 9 25 in Front Axles and 11 5 in Rear Axles refer to Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for furth...

Page 485: ...g and refilling the axle to avoid damage Limited Slip Differentials DO NOT REQUIRE any lim ited slip oil additive friction modifiers NOTE Slight noise and mild shuddering may be evident while turning a vehicle with limited slip differential on concrete or dry pavement These conditions should be considered normal operation of the limited slip differential Transfer Case Drain And Refill Refer to the...

Page 486: ... torque converter shudder and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants And Genu ine Parts in this section for fluid specifications Special Additives The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any special additives in the transmission Automatic Transmis sion Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its perfor mance may be impaired by supplemental additive...

Page 487: ...s and leave the engine running for the rest of this procedure 4 Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake pedal 5 Place the gear selector momentarily into each gear position allowing time for the transmission to fully engage in each position ending with the transmission in PARK 6 Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to prevent dirt from entering the transmission 7 Remove the dipstick wi...

Page 488: ...id make sure that the dipstick cap is properly reseated It is normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated position as long as its seal remains engaged in the dipstick tube Fluid And Filter Changes Six Speed Transmission Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper main tenance intervals In addition change the fluid and filter s if the fluid becomes contaminated wi...

Page 489: ...sits have accumulated on your vehicle use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use a high quality cleaner wax such as Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove 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 mat...

Page 490: ...e same soap solution recommended for the body of the vehicle Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt sodium chloride magnesium chloride calcium chloride etc and other road chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on dirt roads Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap to wipe away promptly Do not use harsh chemicals or a stiff brush They can damage the wheel s protective coati...

Page 491: ...e doing so Driving the vehicle and applying the brakes when stopping will reduce the risk of brake rotor corrosion Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels CAUTION If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners abrasives or polishing compounds They will permanently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty HAND WASH ONLY...

Page 492: ...lvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm CAUTION Direct contact of air fresheners insect repellents suntan lotions or hand san...

Page 493: ...ow equipped with electric defrosters or windows equipped with radio antennas Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or cloth that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in c...

Page 494: ...ts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retractor torn webbing etc FUSES WARNING When replacing a blown fuse always use an appro priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating Never replace a bl...

Page 495: ...erwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F01 80 Amp Black Rad Fan Control Module If Equipped F03 60 Amp Yellow Rad Fan If Equipped F05 40 Amp Green Compressor for Air Suspension If Equipped F06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes Electronic Stability Control Pump F07 40 Amp Green Starter Solen...

Page 496: ...dy Controller Exterior Lighting 2 If Equipped with Stop Start F11 30 Amp Pink Integrated Trailer Brake Module If Equipped F12 40 Amp Green Body Controller 3 Power Locks F13 40 Amp Green Blower Motor F14 40 Amp Green Body Controller 4 Interior Lighting F16 30 Amp Pink Smart Bar If Equipped F19 20 Amp Blue 1500 LD Diesel 30 Amp Pink Cummins Diesel SCR If Equipped F20 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Modul...

Page 497: ...0 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights If Equipped F29 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Parking Lights If Equipped F30 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle F31 30 Amp Pink 1500 LD Diesel Urea Heater Control If Equipped F32 Spare Fuse F33 20 Amp Blue Special Services Vehicle Only F34 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface Module 2 If Equipped F35 30 Amp Pink Sunroof If Equipped F36 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster If E...

Page 498: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Except Fleet Vehicles F50 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module If Equipped F51 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module Keyless Ignition Instrument Panel Cluster Fleet Vehicles Only F52 5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor F53 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Left Turn Stop Lights F54 20 Amp Yellow Adjustable Pedals F56 15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content If Equipped F57 20 Amp Yellow Transm...

Page 499: ...r Cummins Diesel F64 25 Amp Clear Fuel Injectors Powertrain F65 Spare Fuse F66 10 Amp Red Sunroof Passenger Window Switches Rain Sensor F67 10 Amp Red CD DVD Bluetooth Hands free Module If Equipped F69 15 Amp Blue Mod SCR 12V Cummins Diesel If Equipped F70 30 Amp Green Fuel Pump Motor F71 25 Amp Clear Amplifier F72 10 Amp Red PCM If Equipped F73 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Transfer Pump HD Only If Equipped...

Page 500: ...10 Amp Red Engine Control Module Electric Power Steering F79 15 Amp Blue Clearance Lights F80 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener Compass F81 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn Stop Lights F82 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module Cruise Control F84 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank Instrument Cluster F85 10 Amp Red Airbag Module F86 10 Amp Red Airbag Module F87 10 Amp Red Air Suspension If Equipp...

Page 501: ...ated Seats If Equipped F99 10 Amp Red Climate Control F100 10 Amp Red Upfitters If Equipped F101 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror Smart High Beams If Equipped F104 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets Instrument Panel Center Console CAUTION When installing the power distribution center cover it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi tioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow Continue...

Page 502: ...ttery Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb Number Overhead Console La...

Page 503: ... atmospheric condi tions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process Base Quad Premium Bi Halogen Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Front Park And Turn If Equipped 1 Open the hood 2 Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable 3 Remove the six plastic push in fasteners that secure the upper radiator seal to ...

Page 504: ...ugh the access hole of the wheel house splash shield and lift the slide lock upward far enough to disengage it from the lock post on the back of the front lamp unit housing 9 Remove the headlamp assembly Grasp the outboard edge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to disen gage the ball stud from the plastic grommet 10 Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket 11 Replace bu...

Page 505: ...ad front lamp unit housing if equipped These covers MUST be reinstalled after the bulb has been replaced Fog Lamps If Equipped 1 Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing 2 Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb 3 Rotate the bulb counterclockwise turn to unlock the bulb from the housing 4 Pull the bulb straight out fro...

Page 506: ...he body as shown 2 Separate the connector holding the housing and wiring harness to the body 3 Turn the desired bulb socket turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing 4 Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket CHMSL Mounting Screw Locations CHMSL Connector Location 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 507: ...ed bulb life will result Outside Bulbs Cargo Lamps Inside Bulb Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 5 Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing Cab Top Clearance Lamps If Equipped 1 Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp CHMSL Bulb And Socket Removing Rear Screw From Clearance Lamp 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 ...

Page 508: ...bulb socket turn and pull it from the lamp assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight from it s socket and replace Removing Bulb Socket From Clearance Lamp Removing The Bulb From The Bulb Socket 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 509: ...dship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 6 4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W 40 Synthetic API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 6 4L Engine We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula 16 6 Quarts 15 7 Liters 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 ...

Page 510: ... ommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the Ameri can Petroleum Institute API categories of SN The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra 0W 40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil meeting the re quirements of FCA Material Standard MS 12633 for use in all operating temperatures Engine Oil Filter 6 4L Engine We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters Spark Plugs 6 4L Engine We recomme...

Page 511: ...into the cool ing system in an emergency the cooling system will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh Continued CAUTION Continued OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 by an autho rized dealer as soon as possible Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the rad...

Page 512: ...n Fluid or equivalent Failure to use the proper fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar BW44 44 Transfer Case Fluid Front and Rear Axle Fluid 4500 5500 We recommend you use GL 5 SAE 75W 90 Synthetic MS 9763 Limited slip additive is not required for Limited Slip Rear Axles Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 and S...

Page 513: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 512 Maintenance Chart 513 8 ...

Page 514: ...e is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Gasoline Engines Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8 000 miles 13 000 km twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time whichever comes first The 350 hours of e...

Page 515: ...ect engine cooling system protection and hoses Inspect exhaust system Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off road conditions At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses and park brake Inspect...

Page 516: ...X X X X X Inspect front suspension tie rod ends and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear axle sur faces If gear oil leakage is sus pected check the fluid level If us ing your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing change axle fluid X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings parking brake function X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine a...

Page 517: ...he automatic transmis sion fluid AS66RC Transmission Only X X X Change the automatic transmis sion fluid and sump filter AS66RC Transmission Only X X Change the automatic transmis sion fluid and filter s 66RFE Transmission Only if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X X Change the automatic transmis sion fluid and filter s 66RFE transmission X Inspect the transfer c...

Page 518: ...e if necessary X The spark plug change interval is mileage based only yearly intervals do not apply WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Continued WARNING Continued Failure to prop...

Page 519: ...SSISTANCE 518 FCA USA LLC Customer Center 519 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center 519 In Mexico Contact 519 Puerto Rico And U S Virgin Islands 519 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 520 Service Contract 520 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 521 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 521 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 521 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 521 In Canada 522 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 522 9 ...

Page 520: ... 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 dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an autho rized dealer They know ...

Page 521: ...burn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 866 726 4636 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French In Mexico Contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico City 5081 7568 Outside Mexico City 1 800 505 1300 Puerto Rico And U S Virgin Islands Customer Service Chrysler International Services LLC P O ...

Page 522: ...vice 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 manufactur er s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 Canadian residents call 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con t...

Page 523: ...ehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying FCA US LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds th...

Page 524: ...ystem and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and fea tures They show exactly how to find and cor...

Page 525: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 526: ...e 464 Air Conditioning 280 Air Conditioning Controls 280 Air Conditioning Filter 295 465 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 295 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 464 465 Air Conditioning System 280 294 464 Air Pressure Tires 382 Alarm Panic 24 Alarm Security Alarm 19 203 Alarm System Security Alarm 19 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 477 Capacities 507 Disposal 479 Anti Lock B...

Page 527: ...rake Transmission Interlock 331 Bulb Replacement 501 Bulbs Light 96 500 Cab Top Clearance Lights 505 Camera Rear 160 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 507 Capacities Fluid 507 Caps Filler Oil Engine 459 Power Steering 354 Radiator Coolant Pressure 479 Carbon Monoxide Warning 93 405 Cargo Light 135 Car Washes 487 Center High Mounted Stop Light 504 Center Seat Storage Compartment 183 Certificatio...

Page 528: ...ntifreeze 478 Coolant Capacity 507 Coolant Level 477 480 Disposal Of Used Coolant 479 Drain Flush And Refill 477 Inspection 480 Points To Remember 480 Pressure Cap 479 Radiator Cap 479 Selection Of Coolant Antifreeze 477 508 Corrosion Protection 486 Cruise Light 221 222 Cupholders 179 Customer Assistance 518 Customer Programmable Features 259 Daytime Running Lights 129 Dealer Service 456 Defroster...

Page 529: ...ntrol Cruise Control 143 Electronic Stability Control ESC 363 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 205 Emergency Brake 355 Emergency In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 443 Hazard Warning Flasher 430 Jump Starting 440 Tow Hooks 444 Emission Control System Maintenance 455 Engine 453 Air Cleaner 460 Break In Recommendations 91 92 Compartment Identification 453 Coolant Antifreeze 508 Exhaust G...

Page 530: ...tic Transmission 485 Brake 481 Power Steering 354 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 508 Fog Lights 131 503 Fold Flat Load Floor 189 Four Way Hazard Flasher 430 Four Wheel Drive 342 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 443 Front Axle Differential 482 Fuel 402 Adding 406 Additives 404 Clean Air 402 Ethanol 403 Filler Cap Gas Cap 407 Filter 508 Gasoline 402 Light 214 Materials Added 404 Methanol 403 Octane Rati...

Page 531: ...187 Heater 280 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 136 Hill Descent Control 368 Hill Descent Control Indicator 368 Hill Start Assist 360 Hitches Trailer Towing 412 Hoisting 440 HomeLink Garage Door Opener 164 Hood Release 125 Hub Caps 438 Ignition 15 Key 11 15 Ignition Key Removal 15 Illuminated Entry 21 Immobilizer Sentry Key 18 Inside Rearview Mirror 101 106 Instrument Cluster 204 207 220 In...

Page 532: ...y Immobilizer 18 Lane Change And Turn Signals 135 Lane Change Assist 136 Latches 96 Lead Free Gasoline 402 Leaks Fluid 96 Life Of Tires 389 Light Bulbs 96 Lights 96 127 Air Bag 55 94 201 Automatic Headlights 128 Brake Assist Warning 366 Brake Warning 202 Bulb Replacement 500 501 Cap Top Clearance 505 Cargo 135 Center Mounted Stop 504 Courtesy Reading 133 134 164 Cruise 221 222 Daytime Running 129 ...

Page 533: ...ver On 237 Electrical Load Reduction 237 Intelligent Battery Sensor 237 Locks 31 Automatic Door 32 Child Protection 33 Door 31 Power Door 32 Low Tire Pressure System 395 Lubrication Body 471 Lug Nuts 431 437 439 Maintenance Free Battery 463 Maintenance Procedures 457 Maintenance Schedule 512 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 208 455 Manual Service 522 Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check 4...

Page 534: ...9 Oil Pressure Light 205 Onboard Diagnostic System 454 Operating Precautions 454 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 107 Overdrive 337 Overdrive OFF Switch 337 Overhead Console 163 Overheating Engine 430 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 522 Paint Care 486 Panic Alarm 24 Parking Brake 355 ParkSense System Rear 146 154 Passing Light 136 Passive Entry 34 Pedals Adjustable 140 Pe...

Page 535: ...on 278 Radio Sound Systems 276 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 138 Rear Axle Differential 482 483 Rear ParkSense System 146 154 Rear Window Features 187 Rear Window Sliding 188 Reclining Rear Seats 118 Recreational Towing 423 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral N 426 Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral N 427 Reformulated Gasoline 402 Refrigerant 464 465 Reminder Seat Belt 42 Remote Control Starting ...

Page 536: ...xtender 51 Seat Belt Pretensioner 52 Seat Belt Reminder 42 Seat Belt Maintenance 492 Seat Belt Reminder 42 Seat Belts 42 93 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 47 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 47 Child Restraint 67 Extender 51 Front Seat 42 45 Inspection 93 Operating Instructions 45 Pregnant Women 52 Pretensioners 52 Reminder 201 Untwisting Procedure 47 Seats 112 113 118 Adjustment 112 113 Easy Entry 1...

Page 537: ...4 Speed Control Cruise Control 143 Starting 28 325 Automatic Transmission 325 Cold Weather 327 Engine Fails To Start 327 Remote 28 Starting Procedures Gas Engines 325 Steering Power 353 354 Wheel Heated 142 Wheel Tilt 140 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 277 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 277 Storage Compartment Center Seat 183 Storage Vehicle 295 500 Storing Your Vehicle 500 Sway Contr...

Page 538: ...nning 388 Tread Wear Indicators 388 Wheel Nut Torque 437 Tire Safety Information 370 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 413 Torque Converter Clutch 339 Tow Hooks Emergency 444 Towing 409 446 Disabled Vehicle 446 Guide 413 Recreational 423 Weight 413 Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome 423 Traction 351 Traction Control 362 Trailer Sway Control TSC 367 Trailer Towing 409 Cooling System Tips 421 Hitches 412 ...

Page 539: ...48 268 Uconnect Settings 248 268 Uconnect Voice Command 298 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 394 Universal Garage Door Opener HomeLink Programming HomeLink 166 168 169 Unleaded Gasoline 402 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 47 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 7 Vehicle Loading 378 407 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 295 500 Viscosity Engine Oil 459 Voice Recognition System VR 298 Warn...

Page 540: ...iding 188 Reset Auto Up 40 Wind Buffeting 40 Windshield Defroster 94 Windshield Washers 137 474 Fluid 137 474 Windshield Wiper Blades 471 Windshield Wipers 137 Wiper Blade Replacement 471 Wipers Intermittent 137 Wipers Rain Sensitive 138 538 INDEX ...

Page 541: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

Page 542: ...is Cab STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS Fourth Edition Printed in U S A 2016 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 17DD43 126 AD C h a s s i s C a b O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 7 ...

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