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How To Stow An Unused ALR
Seat Belt

Infants And Child Restraints . . .41
Locating The LATCH
Anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Lower Anchors And Tethers
For Children

. . . . . . . . . . . .44

Older Children And Child
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . .44

Cleaning

Wheels

. . . . . . . . . . .312, 350

Windshield Wiper Blades

. . . .312

Climate Control . . . .98, 99, 101, 175
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights

Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . .261
Brake Warning Light . . . . . . .259
Front Fog Light Indicator

. . . .264

Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap . . . . .265
High Beam Indicator

. . . . . .264

Instrument Cluster
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . .258
Park/Headlight ON Indicator

. .264

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light . . . . . . . . . . .262
Turn Signal Indicator

. . . . . .264

Vehicle Security Light . . . . . .264

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Compact Spare Tire. . . . . . . . . .346
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . .194
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . .312

Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)

. .312

Coolant Capacity

. .304, 307, 310

Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . .312
Disposal Of Used Coolant . . . .312
Drain, Flush, And Refill . . . . .312
Inspection

. . . . . . . . . . . .312

Points To Remember

. . . . . .312

Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .312
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)

. . . .304, 305, 308,

310, 312

Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . .312
Customer Assistance . . . . . .355, 356

Customer Programmable

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) . .236, 252
Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . .356
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . .98, 99
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . .98, 99
Diesel Engine Maintenance . .232, 246
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) . .236, 252
Diesel Fuel Water Separator. .232, 246
Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . .258
Disarming, Security System . . . . . .17
Disposal

Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .312

Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

E-85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Electronically Shifted Transfer

Case . . . . . . .204, 206, 208, 210

Electronic Range Select

(ERS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88, 89

Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Your Vehicle's Sound System . .110

Electronic Speed Control

(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . .81

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258

Electronic Throttle Control

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .261

Emergency, In Case Of

Freeing Vehicle When Stuck

. .289

Jump Starting

. . . . . . . . . .281

Tow Hooks

. . . . . . . . . . . .284

Towing

. . . . . . . . . . .258, 289

Engine

Air Cleaner

. . . . . . . . . . . .312

Block Heater

. . . . . . . . . . .243

Break-In
Recommendations

. .77, 227, 241

Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . .312
Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . .305, 308, 310
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . .304
Jump Starting

. . . . . . . . . .281

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Summary of Contents for 1500 2017

Page 1: ...HROUGH YOUR VEHICLE S HERITAGE KNOWING WHAT STEPS TO TAKE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT OR SCHEDULING YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT WE KNOW YOU LL FIND THE APP AN IMPORTANT EXTENSION OF YOUR RAM VEHICLE SIMPLY DOWNLOAD THE APP SELECT YOUR MAKE AND MODEL AND ENJOY THE RIDE TO GET THIS APP GO DIRECTLY TO THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY AND ENTER THE SEARCH KEYWORD RAM TOOLBOX U S MARKET ONLY RAMTRUCKS COM EN OWNERS PR...

Page 2: ...h blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum If you are drinking don t drive Ride with a designated non drinking driver call a cab a friend or use public transportation WARNING Driving after drinking can lead to a collision Your perceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This guide has been prepared...

Page 3: ...PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED 104 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED 105 POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW 107 POWER SUNROOF 107 WIND BUFFETING 109 ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE S SOUND SYSTEM 110 CYBERSECURITY 112 IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO 113 UCONNECT ACCESS 115 RADIO 3 0 131 UCONNECT 3 0 133 UCONNECT 3 0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS 136 UCONNECT 5 0 140 UCONNECT 5 0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS 144 UCONNECT 8 ...

Page 4: ... 294 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 4L 296 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 0L DIESEL 298 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 7L DIESEL WITH 68RFE TRANSMISSION 300 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 7L DIESEL WITH AS69RC TRANSMISSION 302 FLUID CAPACITIES GAS ENGINE 304 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS GAS ENGINE 305 FLUID CAPACITIES 1500 3 0L DIESEL 307 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 1500 3 0L DIESEL 308 FLUID CAPACITIES 6 7L CUMMINS DIESE...

Page 5: ...vailable on this vehicle FCA US reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufac tured This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle It contains most things you will n...

Page 6: ...hould be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the transmission gear selector Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement...

Page 7: ...INTRODUCTION WELCOME 5 ...

Page 8: ...93 3 Turn Signal Wiper Washer High Beams Lever pg 78 4 Instrument Cluster pg 8 5 Instrument Cluster Display pg 193 6 Electronic Speed Control pg 81 7 Engine Start Stop Button 8 Four Wheel Drive Operation pg 204 9 Uconnect Radio pg 113 10 Climate Controls pg 98 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6 ...

Page 9: ...let pg 200 13 Glove Compartment 14 Power Outlet 15 Gear Selector 16 Hood Release below steering wheel at base of instrument panel pg 291 17 Parking Brake Release 18 Power Windows 19 Power Door Locks 20 Power Mirrors CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 7 ...

Page 10: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1 Temperature Gauge 2 Tachometer 3 Voltmeter See page 258 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 8 ...

Page 11: ...4 Instrument Cluster Display 5 Oil Pressure Gauge 6 Speedometer 7 Fuel Gauge See page 264 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 9 ...

Page 12: ...is in the passenger compartment 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 Key Fob 1 Air Suspension 2 Unlock 3 Lock 4 Remote Start 5 Panic GETTING STARTED 10 ...

Page 13: ...T position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When released from the START position the switch automatically returns to the ON RUN position Locking And Unlocking The Doors Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver s door Push and release the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors the tailgate and the RamBox if equipped The turn sign...

Page 14: ... 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 Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death Air Suspension Remote Lowering Of Vehicle If Equipped x2 This vehicle may be equipped with a feature that can lower the vehicle ...

Page 15: ... 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 start the vehicle 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 them to be severely injured or killed KEYLESS ENTER N GO PASSIVE ENTRY Introducti...

Page 16: ...he vehicle reacting and unlocking The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob lock button or the lock button located on the vehicles interior door panel To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side With a valid Keyless Enter N Go key fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver or passenger...

Page 17: ...hod can be used to operate the ignition switch Put the nose side of the key fob side opposite of the emergency key against the ENGINE START STOP button and push to operate the ignition button Stopping 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Shift the transmission to PARK P 3 Push the ENGINE START STOP button once The ignition will return to the OFF mode NOTE If the transmission is not in PARK and...

Page 18: ... security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition for unauthorized operation While the vehicle security alarm is armed interior switches for door locks and tailgate are disabled If something triggers the alarm the vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals the horn will pulse the park lamps and or turn signals will flash and the v...

Page 19: ...f the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models or may be optional equipment on others If you are not sure ask your authorized dealer Important Safety Precautions Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible Here are some simple steps ...

Page 20: ...njury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rear facing child restraint Only use a rear facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat Seat Belt Systems Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research ha...

Page 21: ...ts are buckled The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat belts Change Of Status If the driver or outboard front seat passenger if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is t...

Page 22: ...cle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a ...

Page 23: ...could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A seat belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your s...

Page 24: ...m in the rear seat for vehicles equipped with a rear seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap 3 When the seat belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle GETTING STARTED 22 ...

Page 25: ...kle The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 inches 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp ...

Page 26: ...uipped with an Easy Up feature This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button To verify 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 suff...

Page 27: ...t is long enough to fit insert the mini latch plate into the mini buckle until you hear a click 5 Sit back in seat Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap 6 When the seat belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 7 Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hi...

Page 28: ... When reattaching the mini latch plate and mini buckle ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted If the webbing is twisted follow the preceding procedure to detach the mini latch plate and mini buckle untwist the webbing and reattach the mini latch plate and mini buckle First Row Center Lap Belt Operating Instructions If Equipped The center seating position for the Quad Cab Mega Cab and Crew Cab...

Page 29: ...and only use in the recommended seating positions Remove and store the Seat Belt Extender when not needed Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including pregnant women the risk of injury in the event of an accident is re duced for the mother and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the str...

Page 30: ...eature for each seating position If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for 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 ...

Page 31: ...bly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are us...

Page 32: ... off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system The diagno...

Page 33: ... front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers WARNING Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front air bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument pa...

Page 34: ...ctive covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Front Air Bag Operation Front Air Bags are designed to ...

Page 35: ... the outboard side of the front seats The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant injury during certain side impacts and or vehicle rollover events in addition to the injury re duction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure When the SAB deploys it opens the seam on the outboard side...

Page 36: ...vering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions In order for the SABICs to work as intended do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments bolts or screws for installation on the vehicle ...

Page 37: ...erely injured or killed Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions Side Air Bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belt even though you have Side Air Bags NOTE Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment Sid...

Page 38: ... well as the Side Air Bags on both sides of the vehicle The rollover sensing system may also deploy the seat belt pretensioners with or without the Side Air Bags on both sides of the vehicle if the vehicle experiences a near rollover event The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain rollover or side impact events The Occu...

Page 39: ...by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s instructions...

Page 40: ...g System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structur...

Page 41: ... as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have acc...

Page 42: ...ry Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size Height Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Re straint facing rearward in the rear seat of the vehicle Small Children Children w...

Page 43: ...hey 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 WARNING Never place a rear facing child restraint in front of an air bag A deploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child...

Page 44: ...hild s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when insta...

Page 45: ...hing the child s thighs and not their stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle If the child is using the lap shoulder belt check seat belt fit periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of posi...

Page 46: ... is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH equipped child seats There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are ...

Page 47: ...d Restraints In This Vehicle Regular Cab LATCH Positions Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Crew Mega Cabs 60 40 Split Bench LATCH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 Anchorages Per Seating Position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol GETTING STARTED 45 ...

Page 48: ...he combined 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 system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs 29 5 kg Quad Cab 60 40 Split Bench LATCH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 Anchorages Per Seating Position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Quad Crew Cabs Full Bench LATCH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 Anchorages Per...

Page 49: ...with Full bench rear seat 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 anchor age with two or more child restraints If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next t...

Page 50: ...d at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion Lower Anchors GETTING STARTED 48 ...

Page 51: ...ch will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage Forward facing child restraints and some rear facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage Regular Cab Tethe...

Page 52: ...aint Please refer to To Install A LATCH Compatible Child Restraint for typical installation instructions Always follow the directions of the child restraint manufacturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here To Install A LATCH Compatible Child Restraint If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor A...

Page 53: ...ts An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child s reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of buckling it behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the ch...

Page 54: ...s are designed 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 ret...

Page 55: ...aint Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint Regular Cab Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Locations ALR Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Quad Cab Mega Cab Crew Cab Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Locations Cinch Cin...

Page 56: ...ad to failure of the restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint 1 For Crew Mega And Quad Cab Models Place the child seat in the center of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit If the rear se...

Page 57: ...o check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate CINCH If Equipped Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt WARNING Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint The child could be ba...

Page 58: ...turns to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out away from the child restraint Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to complete the installation of the child restraint If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the buckle disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around one half turn and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If...

Page 59: ... tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint and to the tether anchor directly behind the seat 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor age and the child seat The tether strap should go between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint You may need to adjust the head restraint to the upward position to pass the teth...

Page 60: ...anced 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 Quad Cab Or 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 There is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position Follow the steps below to attach the tether ...

Page 61: ...the head restraint through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the cen ter 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 Tether Strap Thro...

Page 62: ...o outboard child seats Center Seat 1 Raise the head restraint and reach between the rear seat and rear glass to access the tether strap loop 2 Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind either the right or left outboard seat T...

Page 63: ...right or left outboard tether strap loop 4 Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop see diagram Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop And Attached To Outboard Tether Strap Loop GETTING STARTED 61 ...

Page 64: ...ore the center tether strap WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack...

Page 65: ...s in motion Driving 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 ...

Page 66: ...ase button while pulling upward on the whole assembly To reinstall the head restraint put the head restraint posts into the holes and adjust it to the appropriate height NOTE To remove outboard restraints the rear seat bottom must be folded up WARNING A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle Always securely st...

Page 67: ...ease the switch when the desired position has been reached Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push down ward on the seat switch The seat will move in the direction of the switch Re lease the switch when the desired posi tion is reached Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull upwar...

Page 68: ... In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path Passenger s Power Seat If Equipped Some models are equipped with a six way power pass...

Page 69: ...oard side of the driver s seat cushion Programming The Memory Feature To create a new memory profile perform the following 1 Cycle the vehicle s ignition to the ON RUN position do not start the en gine 2 Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences seat side mir rors adjustable pedals and radio sta tion presets 3 Push and release the S set button on the memory switch 4 Within five sec...

Page 70: ...as not already been set refer to Programming The Memory Feature for instructions on how to set a memory profile 3 Once the profile has been recalled push and release the S set button on the memory switch then push and release button 1 or 2 accordingly Memory Profile Set 1 or 2 will display in the instrument cluster display 4 Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds NOTE Yo...

Page 71: ... 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 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 to a position 0 3 inches 7...

Page 72: ... cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Dump Feature Manual Recline Seat Only Standard Cab Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing dump forward on manual recliner seats This dump feature allows access to the sto...

Page 73: ...l 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 must be running for the heated seats to operate Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start the driver s seat can be programmed to come ...

Page 74: ...at heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat Ventilated Seats If Equipped Located in the se...

Page 75: ...ed steering wheel may not turn on when it is already warm The heated steering wheel control button is located on the center of the instrument panel below the climate controls If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen the heated steering wheel control button is located within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn the heating eleme...

Page 76: ...NG COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward The tilt lever is located on the steering column below the multifunction lever Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column With one hand firmly on the steering wheel move the steering column up or down as de sired Release the lever to lock the steer ing column firmly in place WARNING Do not ...

Page 77: ...dal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Adjustable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse NOTE Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full pedal travel Further small adjustments may be necessary to find 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 retur...

Page 78: ...if the following occurs The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding The mirrors are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors come out of the unfolded position The mirrors shake and vibrate at nor mal driving speeds To Reset The Power Folding Mirrors 1 Using the power folding mirror switch move the mirror to its full forward position 2 Using the power folding mirror switch move the ...

Page 79: ...h anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle in your Owner s Manual on www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further details NOTE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an in...

Page 80: ... the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation Washer Operation Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is desired Mist Feature When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle is needed push the washer knob located on the end of the multifunction lever inward to the first detent and rele...

Page 81: ...ion refer to the Owner s Manual on www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further information Automatic Headlights Parking Lights Headlights Rotate the headlight switch located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights With the parking lights or low beam headlights on push the headlight switch once for ...

Page 82: ...otate the dimmer control right to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on Rotate the dimmer control right to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on Rotate the dimmer control right to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting NOTE If your vehicle is equipped w...

Page 83: ...ng the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button The cruise con trol indicator light in the instrument clus ter display will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The cruise control indicator light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accid...

Page 84: ...ou can increase speed by pushing the RES button The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped Refer to Understanding Your Instrument Panel in the Owner s Manual on www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further information The speed incre ment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U S mph or Metric km h U S Speed mph Pushing the RES button ...

Page 85: ...et speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km h If the button is continually pushed the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Speed Control On Hills The transm...

Page 86: ... in or near the vehicle or in a 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 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 Using ENGINE START ...

Page 87: ...osition or it could roll NOTE If the gear selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE START STOP button is pushed once with the vehicle speed below 5 MPH 8 km h the engine will shut off and the ignition will remain in the ACC position If vehicle speed drops below 1 2 MPH 1 9 km h the vehicle may AutoPark See AutoPark section for further details ENGINE START STOP Button Functions With Driver s Foot OFF ...

Page 88: ... PARK It is a back up system and should not be relied upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into PARK If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns off the engine the vehicle may AutoPark AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met Vehicle is equipped with a rotary shifter and an 8 speed transmission Vehicle is not in PARK Vehicle Speed is 1 2 MPH 1 9...

Page 89: ...L until the vehicle speed drops below 1 2 MPH 1 9 km A vehicle left in the NEUTRAL position can roll As an added precaution always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle 4WD LOW If Equipped AutoPark will be disabled when operating the vehicle in 4WD LOW The MESSAGE AutoPark Disabled will be displayed in the instrument cluster Additional customer warnings will be given when all of these c...

Page 90: ...nsmission may not engage PARK if the vehicle is moving Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting to PARK and verify that the transmis sion gear position indicator solidly indicates PARK P without blinking Ensure that the vehicle is completely stopped and the PARK position is properly indicated before exiting the vehicle ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT ERS Electronic Range Select ERS allo...

Page 91: ...disable ERS push and hold the switch until D is displayed in the odometer Electronic Range Select ERS Operation Eight Speed Transmission Tapping the ERS switch on the steering wheel will activate ERS mode Once in ERS mode tapping the ERS or switch will change the top available gear To exit ERS mode simply push and hold the ERS switch until D is once again displayed in the transmis sion gear positi...

Page 92: ... mph 80 km h the vehicle will be automatically lowered to NRH Off Road 1 may not be available due to vehicle payload an instrument cluster message will be displayed when this occurs Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel in the Owner s Manual on www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further information Off Road 2 OR2 Raises the vehicle approximately 2 in 51 mm...

Page 93: ...e vehicle speed is below 33 mph 53 km h Once the vehicle speed goes below 15 mph 24 km h the vehicle height will begin to lower If the vehicle speed remains between 15 mph 24 km h and 25 mph 40 km h for greater than 60 seconds or the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph 40 km h the Entry Exit change will be cancelled To return to Normal Height Mode push the Up button once while in Entry Exit or drive the ...

Page 94: ...n www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further information NOTE This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running Wheel Alignment Mode Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled Refer to Instru ment Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel in the Owner s Manual on www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further information NOTE This mode is intended to be ...

Page 95: ...e vehicle speed is below 20 mph 32 km h While in OR if the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph 40 km h the vehicle height will be automatically lowered to NRH Off Road may not be available due to vehicle payload an instrument cluster display message will be shown when this occurs Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Under standing Your Instrument Panel in your Owner s Manual on www ramtrucks com en own...

Page 96: ...If the vehicle speed remains between 15 mph 24 km h and 25 mph 40 km h for greater than 60 seconds or the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph 40 km h the Entry Exit change will be cancelled To return to Normal Height Mode push the Up button twice while in Entry Exit or drive the vehicle over 15 mph 24 km h Entry Exit mode may not be available due to vehicle payload an instrument cluster display message w...

Page 97: ...n www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further information NOTE This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running Wheel Alignment Mode Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled Refer to Instru ment Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel in the Owner s Manual on www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further information NOTE This mode is intended to be ...

Page 98: ...oad level lower exhaust only for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is turned off This allows for easy removal of a trailer and or load from the back of the truck by maintaining the ride height After 10 minutes you will need to turn the ignition to the run position for the air suspension to maintain ride height If the air suspension system is disabled using the settings menu Tire Jack Mode Transpo...

Page 99: ...t NRH and disable the automatic load leveling system This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instrument Panel or Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel if equipped with a touch screen radio on www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further information NOTE This mode is intended to be enabled with engine ru...

Page 100: ...ulation is allowed in floor mode and defrost floor mix modes for approxi mately five minutes Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the defroster Manual Climate Controls 1 Rotate Blower Control 2 Push Air Recirculation Button 3 Rotate Temperature Control 4 Push A C Button 5 Rotate Mode Control 6 Push Rear Defroster Button OPERATING...

Page 101: ...imate Controls 1 Max A C Button 2 A C Button 3 Air Recirculation Button 4 Front Defroster Button 5 Rear Defroster Button 6 Blower Speed Up Button 7 Mode Control Buttons 8 Blower Speed Down Button 9 OFF Button 10 Temperature Control Buttons OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 99 ...

Page 102: ...ted Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the defroster Climate Control Knobs 1 A C Button 2 Temperature Control Buttons 3 Front Defroster Button 4 Rear Defroster Button 5 Rotate Blower Control 6 OFF Button 7 Air Recirculation Button OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 100 ...

Page 103: ...Button 3 Air Recirculation Button 4 AUTO Button 5 Front Defroster Button 6 Rear Defroster Button 7 Passenger Temperature Up 8 Passenger Temperature Down 9 SYNC Button 10 Blower Control Buttons 11 Mode Control Buttons 12 OFF Button 13 Driver Temperature Down 14 Driver Temperature Up OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 101 ...

Page 104: ...er temperatures simultaneously Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen a second time to control the temperatures individually Air Recirculation Use Air Recirculation for maximum A C operation For window defogging turn the Recirculation button off Climate Control Knobs 1 A C Button 2 Driver Temperature Up 3 OFF Button 4 Blower Control Knob 5 Passenger Temperature Up 6 Front Defroster Button 7 Rear...

Page 105: ...AUTO mode the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the defroster OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 103 ...

Page 106: ... gear selector is in REVERSE or DRIVE If ParkSense is enabled at one of these gear selector positions the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph 11 km h or above A warning will appear in the instrument cluster display indicating the vehicle is above ParkSense operating speed The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to spee...

Page 107: ...F position Whenever the Rear View Camera image is 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 r...

Page 108: ...age ParkView should only be used as a parking aid The ParkView camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recommended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance ...

Page 109: ...Sunroof Express Open Push the switch rearward and release it within one half second The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically Manual Open Push and hold the switch rearward to open the sunroof Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially open position until the switch is pushed again Power Sliding Rear Window Switch Power Sunroof Switch 1 Open...

Page 110: ...itch forward and release to Express Close NOTE If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled WARNING Do not let children play with the sunroof Never leave children unattended in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do no...

Page 111: ...ter type percussion sound If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open adjust the front and rear windows together If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening or adjust any window This will minimize buffeting OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 109 ...

Page 112: ...mand Button pg 166 2 Uconnect Phone Button pg 166 3 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Left Behind Steering Wheel pg 193 4 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Right Behind Steering Wheel pg 193 5 Volume Knob Audio Mute Button 6 Screen Off Button ELECTRONICS 110 ...

Page 113: ...7 Back Button 8 Tune Scroll Knob Browse Enter Button 9 Uconnect 8 4 Radio pg 154 10 Power Inverter If Equipped pg 200 11 USB Port pg 143 12 Aux Jack pg 143 13 USB Charge Only Port pg 201 ELECTRONICS 111 ...

Page 114: ...fety related systems could be impaired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that may result in an accident involving serious injury or death ONLY insert media e g USB SD card or CD into your vehicle if it came from a trusted source Media of unknown origin could possibly contain malicious software and if installed in your vehicle it may increase the possibility for vehicle systems to be breache...

Page 115: ...r side of the display Uconnect 3 0 Two buttons on the faceplate on either side of the display Phone pick up button on the faceplate Uconnect 5 0 5 Touchscreen Three buttons on the faceplate on ei ther side of the display Radio 3 0 Uconnect 3 0 Uconnect 5 0 ELECTRONICS 113 ...

Page 116: ...creen when viewing AM or FM SiriusXM Travel Link feature NOT listed within Apps Uconnect 8 4 NAV 8 4 Touchscreen HD Button will be visible on right side of screen when viewing AM or FM SiriusXM Travel Link feature listed within Apps Uconnect 8 4 Uconnect 8 4 NAV ELECTRONICS 114 ...

Page 117: ...stance Remotely lock unlock your doors and start your vehicle from virtually anywhere using the Uconnect Access App from your device You can also do so by logging into your owner site or by calling Uconnect Access Care when your vehicle has an operable 1X voice data or 3G data network connection Services can only be used where coverage is available see coverage map for details Turn your vehicle in...

Page 118: ...e your voice to give commands make phone calls send and receive text messages hands free enter navigation destinations and control your radio and media devices Included Trial Period For New Vehicles Your new vehicle may come with an included trial period for use of the Uconnect Access Services starting at the date of vehicle purchase date based on vehicle sales notification from your dealer To act...

Page 119: ...follow the steps above Or press the Apps button on the touchscreen then select the Uconnect registration app to Register By Web and complete the process using your device or computer Why sign up for Uconnect Access Here are just a few examples of things you ll be able to do Know that help if you need it is only a button press away Lock and unlock your vehicle doors from hundreds of miles away Disc...

Page 120: ...wner Account login and password to open the app Once on the Remote screen you can begin using Remote Door Lock Unlock Remote Vehicle Start and ac tivate your horn and lights remotely if equipped Press the Location button on the bottom menu bar of the app to bring up a map to locate your vehicle or send a location to your Uconnect Naviga tion using Vehicle Finder and Send n Go if equipped Press the...

Page 121: ...hts to make finding your vehicle even easier To find your vehicle 1 Press the Location tab on the Uconnect Access Mobile App bottom bar 2 Select the Vehicle icon to determine the location of your vehicle 3 Select the Find Route button that appears once your vehicle is located 4 Select your preferred Navigation App to route a path to your vehicle Vehicle Icon Find Route Button ELECTRONICS 119 ...

Page 122: ...stination you would like to navigate to or search through one of the categories provided 3 Select the destination you want to route to from the list that appears 4 Press the Send To Vehicle button and then confirm the destination by pressing Yes to send the navigation route to the Uconnect Navigation in your vehicle 5 Finally confirm the route inside your vehicle by pressing the Go Now op tion on ...

Page 123: ...onnect Care or dial 1 855 792 4241 NOTE You must set up a Uconnect Access Payment Account online login to mopar com go to Edit Profile then Uconnect Payment Account to set up and manage your Payment Account Getting Started With Apps Applications Apps for short in your Uconnect Access system are designed to deliver the features and services that you want The types of apps you can use with Uconnect ...

Page 124: ...App Manager Press the App Manager button to access the following categories Favorite Apps This is the default screen when you first press the App Manager button on the touchscreen and is a good place to put the apps you use most frequently To make an App a favorite press the star button on the touchscreen on the right side of the App All Apps All of your available Apps will reside in the All Apps ...

Page 125: ...ion and makes your vehicle factory ready for a new owner subscriber For additional information on Uconnect visit DriveUconnect com or call 1 877 855 8400 Built In Features WARNING ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the wheel You have full responsibility and assume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect features and applications in this vehicle Only use Uconnect when it is safe to do so F...

Page 126: ...thorized dealer service your vehicle immediately If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger e g fire or smoke is visible dangerous road conditions or location do not wait for voice contact from a 9 1 1 operator All occupants should exit the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location The 9 1 1 Call system is embedded into the vehicle s electrical system Do not add aftermarket electrical equip...

Page 127: ...f this button is accidentally pressed you will have ten seconds to stop the call To cancel push the 9 1 1 Call button again or press the Cancel button shown on the touch screen After ten seconds has passed the 9 1 1 call will be placed and only the 9 1 1 operator can cancel it The LED light on the rearview mirror will turn green once a connection to a 9 1 1 operator has been made The green LED lig...

Page 128: ...touchscreen launch Yelp by selecting the Apps icon then press Yelp To use voice recognition push the VR button on the steering wheel and say launch Yelp then follow the instructions on the Teleprompter 5 Theft Alarm Notification The Theft Alarm Notification feature notifies you via email or text SMS message when the vehicle s factory installed security alarm system has been set off There are a num...

Page 129: ...ine or activate your horn and lights from virtually anywhere Your vehicle must be equipped with remote start and your vehicle must have an operable 1X voice data or 3G data network connection Services can only be used where coverage is available see coverage map for details You can download the App from your Owner s site or from the App Store iPhone or Google Play Store Android Visit UconnectPhone...

Page 130: ...N to confirm the request Press the closed lock icon on your Uconnect Access App to lock the doors and press the open lock icon to unlock the driver s door You can set up notifications for your account to receive an email or text SMS message every time a command is sent Login to Mopar Owner Connect at mopar com and click on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect Notifications Remote Horn And Lights It s e...

Page 131: ...e beep 3 Say Text 4 Uconnect will prompt you Say the phone number or full name and phone type of the contact you want to send a message to 5 Wait for the beep and say a contact that is in your phonebook or a mobile phone number that you would like to send the message to 6 Uconnect will prompt you Please say the message that you would like to send If you do not hear this prompt you may not have an ...

Page 132: ...ok Show messages See recent text messages listed by number on Uconnect screen Listen to view message number four for example Hear messages or read it on Uconnect screen Reply Send a voice text reply to a current message Forward text message to John Smith Forward current text to specific contact in address book Forward text message to 123 456 7890 Forward current text to specific phone number ELECT...

Page 133: ...owse button to move to the next entry You can also select 12hr or 24hr format by turning the Tune Scroll knob then pushing the Enter Browse button on the desired selection 3 Once the time is set press the Ok button to exit the time screen Radio 3 0 1 RADIO Button 2 INFO Button 3 A B C Button 4 Preset Buttons 5 BROWSE ENTER Button TUNE SCROLL Knob 6 SEEK Up Button 7 BACK Button 8 Play Pause MUTE Bu...

Page 134: ...eset manually follow the steps below 1 Tune to the desired station 2 Push and hold the desired numbered button for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep Disc Operation If Equipped Your vehicle may have a remote CD player located in the lower center console storage bin or in the lower center bench seat bin CD Disc Mode is entered by either inserting a CD Disc or by pushing the...

Page 135: ...are controlled using the device buttons not the buttons on the radio The volume may be controlled using the radio or the device UCONNECT 3 0 Uconnect 3 0 Radio 1 RADIO Button 2 PHONE Pick Up Button 3 Phone Hang Up Button 4 A B C Button 5 BROWSE ENTER Button TUNE SCROLL Knob 6 SEEK Up Button 7 Play Pause MUTE Button 8 BACK Button 9 MENU Button 10 INFO Button 11 SEEK Down Button 12 ON OFF Button VOL...

Page 136: ...ings Treble Mid Bass Fade Balance Speed Adjusted Volume Loudness and AUX Offset Select the desired setting to adjust then push the ENTER BROWSE button Turn the TUNE SCROLL knob to adjust the setting or Push the Back button when done Radio Operation Seek Up Down Buttons Push the up or down button to seek through radio stations in AM FM or SXM bands Hold either button to bypass stations without stop...

Page 137: ...thout stopping USB Audio Jack AUX Manual Operation To select a specific audio source push the MEDIA button on the faceplate and select from the following modes USB iPod USB iPod Mode is entered by either inserting a USB Jump Drive or iPod cable into the USB port or by pushing the MEDIA button located left of the display Audio Jack AUX The AUX allows a device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to be ...

Page 138: ...ON QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect 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 system Uconnect 3 0 ELECTRONICS 136 ...

Page 139: ...liner and aimed at the 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 All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steeri...

Page 140: ...the prompts 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 Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist album song and genre inf...

Page 141: ...y PRE DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Yes Stuck in Traffic See you later No Start without me I ll be Late Okay Where are you I will be number minutes late Call me Are you there yet I ll call you later I need directions See you in number of minutes I m on my way Can t talk right now I m lost Thanks Additional Information 2016 FCA US LLC All rights reserved Mopar Mopar Owner Connect and Uconnect ...

Page 142: ... is safe to do so Failure to do so may result in an accident involving serious injury or death CAUTION Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen doing so can result in damage to the screen Uconnect 5 0 Radio 1 RADIO Button 2 COMPASS Button 3 SETTINGS Button 4 MORE Button 5 BROWSE ENTER Tune Scroll Knob 6 BACK Button 7 SCREEN OFF Button 8 Mute Button VOLUME Control 9 Uconnect PHONE Button 10 MEDI...

Page 143: ...the following options for you to customize your audio settings Equalizer Press the Equalizer button on the touchscreen to adjust the Bass Mid and Treble Use the or button on the touchscreen to adjust the equalizer to your desired settings Press the Done button on the touchscreen when finished Balance Fade Press the Balance Fade button on the touchscreen to adjust the sound from the speakers Use th...

Page 144: ... radio screen Pressing the All button on the touchscreen on the radio home screen will display all of the preset stations for that mode To store a radio preset manually follow the steps below 1 Tune to the desired station 2 Press and hold the desired preset button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep Uconnect 5 0 Radio Screen 1 Radio Station Presets 2 ...

Page 145: ...greement for complete terms at www siriusxm com for U S residents and www siriusxm ca for Canadian residents All fees and programming subject to change Our satellite service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D C Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR with coverage limitations Our Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite ...

Page 146: ...ce you may also be able to stream music to your vehicle s sound system UCONNECT 5 0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect 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 5 0 system Key Features 5 touchscreen Three buttons on either side of the display Uconnect 5 0 ELECTRONICS 144 ...

Page 147: ...dliner and aimed at the 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 All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steer...

Page 148: ...the VR button After the beep say 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 touchscreen Uconnect 5 0 Visual Cues ELECTRONICS 146 ...

Page 149: ...riusXM Satellite Radio trial required Push the VR button After the beep say Tune to ninety five point five FM Tune to Satellite Hits 1 TIP At any time if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command push the VR button and say Help The system will provide you with a list of commands Uconnect 5 0 Radio ELECTRONICS 147 ...

Page 150: ...ommands and follow the prompts 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 Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist album...

Page 151: ...tions Push the Phone button After the beep say one of the following commands 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 n...

Page 152: ... TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Yes Stuck in traffic See you later No Start without me I ll be late Okay Where are you I will be number minutes late Call me Are you there yet I ll call you later I need directions See you in number minutes I m on my way Can t talk right now I m lost Thanks Additional Information 2017 FCA US LLC All rights reserved Mopar Mopar Owner Connect and Uconnect are registered tradema...

Page 153: ...may result in an accident involving serious injury or death CAUTION Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen doing so can result in damage to the screen Setting The Time Model 8 4 NAV synchronizes time automatically via GPS so it should not require any time adjustment If you do need to set the time manually follow the instructions below for Model 8 4 NAV For Model 8 4 turn the unit on then pres...

Page 154: ...alance Fade Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume You can return to the Radio screen by pressing the X located at the top right Balance Fade Press the Balance Fade button on the touchscreen to Balance audio between the front speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front speakers Pressing the Front Rear Left or Right buttons on the touchscreen or press and drag the Speaker Icon to adjust the ...

Page 155: ...ess the Apps 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 ELECTRONICS 153 ...

Page 156: ...ent involving serious injury or death To access the Radio mode press the Radio button on the touchscreen Selecting Radio Stations Press the desired radio band AM FM or SXM button on the touchscreen Uconnect 8 4 NAV Radio 1 Radio Station Presets 2 Toggle Between Presets 3 Status Bar 4 View Small Navigation Map 5 HD Radio 6 Main Category Bar 7 Audio Settings 8 Seek Up 9 Direct Tune To A Radio Statio...

Page 157: ...and hold the desired numbered button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep HD Radio If Equipped HD Radio available on Uconnect 8 4 NAV operates similar to conventional radio except it allows broadcasters to transmit a high quality digital signal With an HD radio receiver the listener is provided with a clear sound that enhances the listening experience ...

Page 158: ...the feature After listening to Traffic and Weather press Jump again to return to the previous channel Fav Activates the favorites menu You can add up to 50 favorite artists or songs Just press Add Fav Artist or Add Fav Song while the song is playing You will then be alerted any time one of these songs or works by these artists is playing on other SiriusXM channels Album Art When arriving at a stat...

Page 159: ...e sports teams are starting a game which is being aired on other SiriusXM channels or when their game score is announced You can select and manage your Teams list here and configure alerts Jump Lets you select your favorite cities for Traffic Weather information which is used by the Jump feature on the main satellite radio screen Replay Lets you replay up to 44 minutes of the content of the curren...

Page 160: ...limitations Our Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI 2017 Sirius XM Radio Inc Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc Disc Operation If Equipped Your vehicle may have a remote CD player located in the lower center console storage bin or in the lower center bench seat bin CD Disc Mode is entered by either ...

Page 161: ...es can also be used Audio from the device can be played on the vehicles sound system while providing metadata artist track title album etc information on the radio display When connected the compatible USB device can be controlled using the radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls to play skip to the next or previous track browse and list the contents The battery charges when plugged into the USB po...

Page 162: ... device by pressing the Bluetooth button on the touchscreen while in Media mode Media Controls The controls are accessed by pressing the desired button on the touchscreen and choosing between AUX USB or Bluetooth NOTE Uconnect will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system Media Controls 1 Repeat Music Track 2 Music Track And Time 3 ...

Page 163: ...igation system Changing The Navigation Voice Prompt Volume 1 Press the View Map button on the touchscreen from the Nav Main Menu 2 With the map displayed press the Settings button on the touchscreen in the lower right area of the screen 3 In the Settings menu press the Guidance button on the touchscreen 4 In the Guidance menu adjust the Nav Volume by pressing the or buttons on the touchscreen Ucon...

Page 164: ... Find Address 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills MI NOTE Destination entry is not available while your vehicle is in motion However you can also use Voice Commands to enter an address while moving Refer to Common Navigation Voice Commands in the Uconnect Voice Command section Setting Your Home Location Press the Nav button on the touchscreen in the menu bar to access the Navigation system and the Mai...

Page 165: ...arked with a blue line on the map If you depart from the original route your route is recalculated A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways Uconnect 8 4 NAV Map 1 Distance To Next Turn 2 Next Turn Street 3 Estimated Time Of Arrival 4 Zoom In And Out 5 Your Location On The Map 6 Navigation Main Menu 7 Current Street Location 8 Navigation Routing Options ELECTRONICS 163 ...

Page 166: ...ation see your Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement SiriusXM Traffic 8 4 NAV US Market Only Don t Drive Through Traffic Drive Around It Avoid congestion before you reach it By enhancing your vehicle s navigation system with the ability to see detailed traffic information you can pinpoint traffic incidents determine average traffic speed and estimate travel time along your route Since the service is ...

Page 167: ...dates in the background You can access the information whenever you like with no waiting To access SiriusXM Travel Link press Apps button on the touchscreen then press the SiriusXM Travel Link button on the touchscreen NOTE SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription sold separately after the five 5 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase SiriusXM Travel Link is only available...

Page 168: ... interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel 1 Uconnect Voice Recognition Button a Short Press Push and release the VR button to begin Radio Climate Navigation and other embedded functions After you hear the single b...

Page 169: ...h the VR button After the beep say 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 touchscreen Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV ELECTRONICS 167 ...

Page 170: ...atellite Radio trial required Push the VR button After the beep say 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 push the VR button and say Help The system will provide you with a list of commands Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Radio ELECTRONICS 168 ...

Page 171: ...r 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 Siri Eyes Free Avai...

Page 172: ...Getting Started Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone Enable Siri 1 Select Settings On Your iPhone 2 Select General 3 Select Siri 4 Enable Siri ELECTRONICS 170 ...

Page 173: ... you hear the familiar Siri double beep say a command NOTE A push and release of the button will start normal embedded VR functions The push and hold then release of the button will start Siri functions 3 After the double beep begin speaking to Siri Examples of Siri commands and questions Play Rolling Stones Send text message to John Read text message from Sarah Take me to the nearest coffee shop ...

Page 174: ...button After the beep say one of the following commands and follow the prompts 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 Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device Your Voice...

Page 175: ...tibility and pairing instructions Push the Phone button After the beep say one of the following commands 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 ...

Page 176: ...yet I ll call you later I need directions See you in number minutes I m on my way Can t talk right now I m lost Thanks TIP Your device must have the full implementation of the Message Access Profile MAP to take advantage of this feature For details about MAP visit UconnectPhone com for U S residents Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only To enable this feature on y...

Page 177: ...rol Push the VR button After the beep say one of the following commands Set driver temperature to 70 degrees Set passenger temperature to 70 degrees TIP 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 seats or steering wheel if equipped Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Climate ELECTRONICS 175 ...

Page 178: ...ler to activate navigation at any time 1 To enter a destination push the VR button After the beep say For the 8 4 Uconnect System say Enter state For the 8 4 NAV Uconnect System say Find Address 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills Michigan 2 Then follow the system prompts TIP To start a Point Of Interest POI search push the VR button After the beep say Find nearest coffee shop Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Nav...

Page 179: ...e 1X voice data or 3G data network the signal strength bars on the Apps button on the touchscreen will show a single bar and a prohibition symbol to indicate your vehicle is not con nected to an operable 1X voice data or 3G data network Uconnect Access is available only on properly equipped vehicles purchased within the continental United States Alaska and Hawaii when connected to an operable 1X v...

Page 180: ... NAV You re only a few steps away from using remote commands and sending a destination from your phone to your vehicle To use the Uconnect Access Mobile App Once you have registered your Uconnect Access services download the Uconnect Access app to your mo bile device Use your Owner Account login and password to open the app Once on the Remote screen you can begin using Remote Door Lock Unlock Remo...

Page 181: ...you re happy with your message after the beep say Send You must be registered with Uconnect Access and have a compatible MAP enabled device to use your voice to send a personalized text message For details about MAP visit UconnectPhone com Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only To enable this feature on your Apple iPhone follow these four simple steps 1 Select Sett...

Page 182: ... Once the YELP home screen appears on the touchscreen push the VR button then say YELP search 3 Listen to the system prompts and after the beep tell Uconnect the place or business that you d like Uconnect to find TIP Once you perform a search you can reorganize the results by selecting either the Best Match Rating or Distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display Yelp ELECTRONICS 180 ...

Page 183: ...er TIP Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Command Additional Information 2017 FCA US LLC All rights reserved Mopar Mopar Owner Connect and Uconnect are registered trademarks of FCA US LLC Android is a trademark of Google Inc Yelp Yelp logo Yelp burst and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc For Uconn...

Page 184: ... Hold 2 Mobile Phone Signal Strength 3 Currently Paired Mobile Phone 4 Mobile Phone Battery Life 5 Mute Microphone 6 Transfer To From Uconnect System 7 Uconnect Phone Settings Menu 8 Text Messaging 9 Direct Dial Pad 10 Recent Call Log 11 Browse Phone Book Contains 9 1 1 12 End Call ELECTRONICS 182 ...

Page 185: ...teering wheel you then have the Uconnect Phone features Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV Phone Menu 1 Favorite Contacts 2 Mobile Phone Battery Life 3 Currently Paired Mobile Phone 4 Mobile Phone Signal Strength 5 Mute Microphone 6 Transfer To From Uconnect System 7 Conference Call 8 Manage Paired Mobile Phones 9 Text Messaging 10 Direct Dial Pad 11 Recent Call Log 12 Browse Phone Book Entries Contains 9 1 1 1...

Page 186: ...shing a wireless connection between a cellular phone and the Uconnect system NOTE To use the Uconnect Phone feature you first must determine if your mobile phone and software are compatible with the Uconnect system Please visit UconnectPhone com for complete mobile phone compatibility information Mobile phone pairing is not available while the vehicle is in motion A maximum of ten mobile phones ca...

Page 187: ... Bluetooth enabled iPhone 1 Press the Settings button 2 Select Bluetooth Ensure the Bluetooth feature is en abled Once enabled the mobile phone will begin to search for Bluetooth connections 3 When your mobile phone finds the Uconnect system select Uconnect Complete The iPhone Pairing Procedure 1 When prompted on the mobile phone accept the connection request from Uconnect Phone NOTE Some mobile p...

Page 188: ...e To search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled Android Device 1 Push the Menu button 2 Select Settings 3 Select Connections 4 Turn Bluetooth setting to On Ensure the Bluetooth feature is en abled Once enabled the mobile phone will begin to search for Bluetooth connections 5 Once your mobile phone finds the Uconnect system select Uconnect You may be prompted by your mobile phone to dow...

Page 189: ...ible phones Common Phone Commands Examples Call John Smith Call John Smith mobile Dial 1 248 555 1212 Redial Mute Or Unmute Microphone During Call During a call press the Mute button on the Phone main screen to mute and unmute the call Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle During an on going call press the Transfer button on the Phone main screen to transfer an on going call between ha...

Page 190: ...Pickup button or the VR button and say cancel to cancel the help session Using Do Not Disturb With Do Not Disturb you can disable notifications from incoming calls and texts allowing you to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel For your convenience there is a counter display to keep track of your missed calls and text messages while you were using Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb can auto...

Page 191: ...s audio system NOTE Only incoming text messages received during the current ignition cycle can be viewed read To enable incoming text messaging iPhone 1 Press the settings button on the mobile phone 2 Select Bluetooth Ensure Bluetooth is enabled and the mobile phone is paired to the Uconnect system 3 Select located under DEVICES next to Uconnect 4 Turn Show Notifications to on Enable iPhone Incomi...

Page 192: ...oth Message Access Profile MAP iPhone and some other smartphones may not entirely support Bluetooth MAP Visit UconnectPhone com for the latest system and device compatibility Due to the extremely large number of mobile phone manufacturers your mobile device may not be listed For further assistance contact Uconnect Customer Care at1 877 855 8400 for U S residents or 1 800 465 2001 English 1 800 387...

Page 193: ... 4 Push the Phone button and say send PRE DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Yes Stuck in traffic See you later No Start without me I ll be late Okay Where are you I will be 5 10 15 etc minutes late Call me Are you there yet I ll call you later I need directions See you in 5 10 15 etc of minutes I m on my way Can t talk right now I m lost Thanks NOTE To make the SMS voice reading function availabl...

Page 194: ...uetooth connection settings Verify you are selecting Uconnect in the discovered Bluetooth devices on your mobile phone If your vehicle system does not generate a pin code the default is 0000 Mobile Phonebook didn t download Check Do not ask again then accept the phonebook download request on your mobile phone Up to 5 000 contact names with four numbers per contact will transfer to the Uconnect 8 4...

Page 195: ...el allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings Refer to Program mable Features in this section for further information Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menus and submenus Digital Speed ometer Vehicle Info Fuel Economy Info Trip A Trip B Trailer Tow Audio Stored Messages Screen Setup Ve hicle Settings Push and release the down arrow bu...

Page 196: ...croll through the settings using the up or down arrow button Push the right arrow button to change the setting Push the left arrow button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu Language Select Remote Start Comfort System Units Easy Exit Seat ParkSense Key Off Power Delay Tilt Mirror In Reverse Commercial Settings Rain Sensing Wipers Air Suspension Display Alerts Hill Start Assist Aero Ride ...

Page 197: ...g has been selected The following feature settings are available Display Suspension Voice Audio Clock Phone Bluetooth Safety Driving Assistance SiriusXM Setup Lights Restore Settings Doors Locks Clear Personal Data Auto On Comfort System Information Engine Off Options Compass Settings Uconnect 5 0 Trailer Brake NOTE Depending on the vehicles options feature settings may vary Refer to Uconnect Sett...

Page 198: ...ow button to reset the Trip A information Trip B Push the up or down arrow button until the Trip B icon is highlighted in the instrument cluster display Push and hold the right arrow button to reset the Trip B information Fuel Economy Push the up or down arrow button until the Fuel Economy icon is highlighted in the instrument cluster display The screen will display the following Average Fuel Econ...

Page 199: ...hat information is displayed UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER HomeLink HomeLink replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink channe...

Page 200: ...mming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995 These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the LEARN or TRAIN button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 1 Place the ignition switch into the ON RUN position For vehicle s ...

Page 201: ...o HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Programming A Non Rolling Code NOTE For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position For vehicle s equipped with Keyless Enter N Go place the ignition in the RUN position with the Engine ON 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm aw...

Page 202: ...cause you and others to be severely injured or killed POWER INVERTER A 115 Volt 150 Watt power inverter outlet is located on the lower instrument panel next to the climate control knob This outlet can power cellular phones electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts To turn on the power outlet simply plug in the device The outlet automatically turns off when the device ...

Page 203: ...ndicating 12V DC together with either a key symbol or a battery symbol The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following locations Lower left and lower right in the center of the instrument panel if equipped with a column or a eight speed electronic gear selector Inside the top storage tray Rear of the center console storage compartment Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet Rear Console...

Page 204: ...l damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your new vehicle warranty The rear center console power outlet can be switched to ignition powered all the time by switching the power outlet rear center console fuse in the fuse panel Power Outlet USB Charge Only Port Storage Compartment Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 F90 F91 Fuse 20A Yellow Powe...

Page 205: ...tion Center You have the ability to configure the functionality of the auxiliary switches via the instrument cluster display All switches can now be configured for setting the switch type 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 po...

Page 206: ...4WD Control Switch Transfer Case Switch which is located on the instrument panel This electronically shifted transfer case provides four mode positions Two Wheel Drive High Range 2WD Four Wheel Drive Lock High Range 4WD LOCK Four Wheel Drive Low Range 4WD LOW Neutral NEUTRAL For additional information on the appro priate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below 2WD Rear Wh...

Page 207: ...conditions on dry hard surfaced roads When additional traction is required the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to maximize torque to the front driveshaft forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position Refer to Shifting Procedure in the Starting And Operating section of your Owner...

Page 208: ... dry hard surfaced roads 4WD AUTO Four Wheel Drive Auto High Range This range sends power to the front wheels The four wheel drive system will be automatically engaged when the ve hicle senses a loss of traction Additional traction for varying road conditions 4WD LOCK Four Wheel Drive Lock High Range This range maximizes torque to the front driveshaft forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at...

Page 209: ...ses a loss of traction Because the front axle is engaged this mode will result in lower fuel economy than the 2WD mode When additional traction is required the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to maximize torque to the front driveshaft forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the desired positio...

Page 210: ...low 2WD Rear Wheel Drive High Range This range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads 4WD LOCK Four Wheel Drive Lock High Range This range maximizes torque to the front driveshaft forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed Ad ditional traction for loose slippery road surfaces only 4WD LOW Four Wheel Drive Low Range This range provides low speed four ...

Page 211: ...D control switch Refer to Shifting Procedure in the Starting And Operating section of your Owner s Manual located on www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for specific shifting instructions WARNING You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL N position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case NEUTRAL N pos...

Page 212: ...y hard surfaced roads 4WD AUTO Four Wheel Drive Auto High Range This range sends power to the front wheels The four wheel drive system will be automatically engaged when the ve hicle senses a loss of traction Additional traction for varying road conditions 4WD LOCK Four Wheel Drive Lock High Range This range maximizes torque to the front driveshaft forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at th...

Page 213: ...D LOW positions can be used to maximize torque to the front driveshaft forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This is accomplished pushing the desired position on the 4WD Control Switch Refer to Shifting Procedure in the Starting And Operating section of your Owner s Manual located at www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further details WARNING You or others could be inju...

Page 214: ...r Remote Keyless Entry if equipped 2 Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot 3 Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket 4 Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side pivot 5 Remove the tailgate from the vehicle NOTE Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box Locking T...

Page 215: ...s 272 kg of material suspended above the wheelhouse supports must be installed to transfer the weight of the load to the pickup box floor or vehicle damage may result The use of proper supports will permit loading up to the rated payload Unrestrained cargo may be thrown forward in an accident causing serious or fatal injury There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side bulkheads of the ...

Page 216: ...ge will be displayed continuously until the touchscreen button X to disable display of the Cargo Camera image is pressed If snow ice mud or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens clean the lens rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth Do not cover the lens Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off With Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV 1 Press the Controls button located on the bottom of the Uconnect displa...

Page 217: ...tertight lockable illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs 68 kg of evenly distributed cargo To open a storage bin push and release the button located on the lid The interior of the RamBox will automatically illuminate when the lid is opened Pushing the switch once will turn off the bin lights pushing the switch again will turn the lights back on RamBox Features 1 Bed Extender 2 Bed Rail Tie Down Sys...

Page 218: ...g on the glow in the dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism Bed Extender The bed extender has three functional positions Storage Position Divider Position Extender Position Storage Position The storage position for the bed extender is at the front of the truck bed To install the bed extender into the storage position perform the following 1 Make sure the center handle is u...

Page 219: ...nal cargo room is needed To install the bed extender into the extender position perform the following 1 Lower the tailgate 2 Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle vertically in order to release the extender side gates 3 Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin and handle 4 Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure into place Bed Rail Tie Down Syst...

Page 220: ... top of the bin lid should be minimized to prevent damage to the lid and latching hinging mechanisms Damage to the RamBox bin may occur due to heavy sharp objects placed in bin that shift due to vehicle motion In order to minimize potential for damage secure all cargo to prevent movement and protect inside surfaces of bin from heavy sharp objects with appropriate padding The maximum load per cleat...

Page 221: ... will improve performance and reduce the potential for 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 during steady braking maneuvers The TOW HAUL Indicator Light will il luminate in the instrument cluster to in dicate that TOW HAUL mode has been act...

Page 222: ...ing With The Uconnect Touchscreen Radio To make the proper selection in the Uconnect touchscreen radio push the More button on the faceplate Uconnect 5 0 or press the Apps button on the touch screen Uconnect 8 4 then press the Settings button on the touchscreen to display the menu setting screen and press Trailer Brake For additional informa tion refer to your Owner s Manual on www ramtrucks com e...

Page 223: ...0 or decreased to a minimum of 0 no trailer braking Refer to your Owner s Manual on www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further details WARNING Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking There may be a increase in stopping distance or trailer instability which could result in personal injury Adjustment Buttons 1 De...

Page 224: ...ed for more information If the vehicle cannot be placed in Transport mode for example engine will not run tie downs must be fastened to the axles not to the body Failure to follow these instructions may cause fault codes to be set and or cause loss of proper tie down tension Recreational Towing Two Wheel Drive Models DO NOT flat tow this vehicle Damage to the drivetrain will result Recreational to...

Page 225: ...y tow any 4WD vehicle Towing with only one set of wheels on the ground front or rear will cause severe transmission and or transfer case damage Tow with all four wheels either ON the ground or OFF the ground using a vehicle trailer Tow only in the forward direction Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the transfer case Before recreational towing the transfer case must be in NEU...

Page 226: ...d with air suspension ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height 3 Press and hold the brake pedal 4 Depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission 5 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 models have a small recessed N button at the center of the transfer case swi...

Page 227: ... 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 to be operable If the ignition is not in the ON RUN mode the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing A flashing NEUTRAL N position indicator light indicates that shift...

Page 228: ...d transmissions the shifter will automatically select PARK when the engine is turned off 6 Release the brake pedal and clutch pedal on a manual transmission 7 Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle 8 Start the engine 9 Press and hold the brake pedal 10 Release the parking brake 11 Shift the transmission into gear release the brake pedal and clutch pedal on manual transmissions and check that the ...

Page 229: ...energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown under FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS under MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Using ENGINE STOP ST...

Page 230: ...and release the ENGINE START STOP button 2 The ignition will return to the OFF mode 3 If the gear selector is not in PARK the ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 MPH 8 km h before the engine will shut off The ignition will remain in the ACC mode until the gear selector is in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the O...

Page 231: ... failure to place the vehicle in PARK ALWAYS DO A VISUAL CHECK that your vehicle is in PARK by verifying that a solid not blinking P is indicated in the Instrument Cluster Display and near the gear selector If the P indicator is blinking your vehicle is not in PARK As an added precaution always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle AutoPark is a supplemental feature It is not designed t...

Page 232: ...cluster if vehicle speed is above 1 2 MPH 1 9 km h WARNING If vehicle speed is above 1 2 MPH 1 9 km h the transmission will default to NEUTRAL until the vehicle speed drops below 1 2 MPH 1 9 km A vehicle left in the NEUTRAL position can roll As an added precaution always apply the parking brake when exiting the vehicle 4WD LOW If Equipped AutoPark will be disabled when operating the vehicle in 4WD...

Page 233: ...ng and reduces the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine NOTE The engine block heater cord is a factory installed option If your vehicle is not equipped heater cords are available from your authorized Mopar dealer Winter Front Usage A winter front or cold weather cover is to be used in ambient temperatures below 32 F 0 C especially during extended idle conditions This cover is equipp...

Page 234: ...the ON RUN position to allow any accumulated water to drain When clean fuel is visible close the drain and switch the ignition to the OFF position Refer to the Diesel Supplement at www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for fur ther details Fuel Filter Replacement 1 Ensure engine is turned off 2 Place drain pan under the fuel filter assembly 3 Open the water drain valve and let any accumulated water ...

Page 235: ...rials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn Your vehicle has the ability to alert you to additional maintenance required on your vehicle or engine Refer to the following messages that may be displayed on your instrument cluster Exhaust Filter XX Full Safely Driv...

Page 236: ...haust system could occur soon with continued operation Exhaust Filter Full Power Reduced See Dealer This message indicates the PCM has derated the engine to limit the likelihood of permanent damage to the after treatment system If this condition is not corrected and a dealer service is not performed extensive exhaust after treatment damage can occur To correct this condition it will be necessary t...

Page 237: ...Your vehicle is equipped with a cap less fuel system Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can Emergency Fuel Can Refueling 1 Retrieve funnel from the jack storage area under the passenger seat 2 Insert the funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle 3 Ensure the funnel is inserted fully to h...

Page 238: ...onmental Protec tion Agency Selective Catalytic Reduction SCR is the first and only technology in decades to be as good for the environment as it is good for business and vehicle performance The purpose of the SCR system is to reduce levels of NOx oxides of nitrogen emitted from engines that are harmful to our health and the environment to an almost near zero level Small quantities of Diesel Exhau...

Page 239: ...level of DEF remaining in the tank Completely fill the DEF tank through the diesel exhaust fluid fill location located behind the fuel door at every maintenance interval or before if prompted by the instrument cluster display NOTE Driving conditions altitude vehicle speed load etc will effect the amount of DEF that is used in your vehicle Since DEF will begin to freeze at 12 F 11 C your vehicle is...

Page 240: ...y not reflect the new fill level for several drives 3 Reinstall cap onto DEF tank Refer to the Diesel Supplement at www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for fur ther details CAUTION To avoid DEF spillage and possible damage to the DEF tank from overfilling do not top off the DEF tank after filling DO NOT OVERFILL DEF will freeze below 12ºF 11ºC The DEF system is designed to work in temperatures bel...

Page 241: ...splayed in the cluster during vehicle start up with the current allowed mileage and accompanied by a single chime The remaining mileage can be pulled up anytime by way of the Messages list within the instrument cluster display Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF This message will display when DEF driving range is less than 200 miles It is also displayed at 150 miles and 100 miles DEF flu...

Page 242: ...required within the displayed mileage The message will be displayed during vehicle start up with an updated distance mileage and it will be accompanied by a single chime Starting at 100 miles remaining range will be continuously displayed while operating the vehicle Chimes will also accompany the 75 50 and 25 mile remaining distances We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and hav...

Page 243: ...time Because of the construction of the Cummins turbocharged diesel engine engine run in is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow the engine parts to achieve final finish and fit during the first 6 000 miles 10 000 km DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES Keyless Enter N Go If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the ...

Page 244: ...NE START STOP button is pushed once the instrument cluster display will display a Vehicle Not In Park message and the engine will remain running Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position or it could roll 4 If the gear selector is in NEUTRAL push and release the ENGINE START STOP button with the vehicle speed below 5 mph 8 km h before the engine will shut off The ignition will remain in the AC...

Page 245: ...To Start light appears in the cluster wait for the light to turn off before starting In extremely cold weather below 0 F 18 C it may be beneficial to cycle the manifold heaters twice before attempting to start the engine This can be accom plished by turning the ignition OFF for at least five seconds and then back ON after the Wait To Start Light has turned off but before the engine is started Howe...

Page 246: ...ed to enable exhaust brake modes Pushing the exhaust brake switch once will enable full strength exhaust brake mode indicated by a yellow icon in the instrument cluster This mode applies full exhaust braking when the accelerator pedal is released This is most useful for slowing the vehicle Pushing the exhaust brake switch again will enable the Smart Brake Auto feature indicated by a green icon in ...

Page 247: ...must be enabled by your dealer See your local dealer With the transmission in PARK the parking brake applied and the engine running push the speed control ON OFF switch on then push the SET switch The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM To increase the RPM push and hold the RESUME ACCEL switch and the idle speed will increase to approximately 1500 RPM To decrease the RPM push and hold the SET DECEL ...

Page 248: ...n counterclockwise and completely drain fuel and water into the approved container 2 Close the water drain valve and remove the lid using a socket or strap wrench rotate counterclockwise for removal Remove the used o ring and discard it 3 Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations 4 Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing and...

Page 249: ... from under the vehicle Turn the drain valve located on the side of the filter counterclockwise 1 full turn then turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position to allow any accumulated water to drain When clean fuel is visible close the drain and switch the ignition to OFF Refer to the Diesel Supplement at www ramtrucks com en owners manuals for further details Underbody Fuel Filter Replacement 1...

Page 250: ... trapped particulate matter If this occurs the Exhaust System Regeneration Required Now message will be displayed on the screen in your instrument cluster and you will hear one chime to alert you of this condition Driving your vehicle at highway speeds for as little as 45 minutes can remedy the condition and allow the engine and exhaust after treatment system to remove the trapped particulate matt...

Page 251: ...pacity Under conditions of exclusive short duration and low speed driving cycles your Cummins diesel engine and exhaust after treatment system may never reach the conditions required to remove the trapped PM If this occurs the Exhaust Filter XX Full Safely Drive at Highway Speeds to Remedy message will be displayed in the instrument cluster display If this message is displayed you will hear one ch...

Page 252: ...hange indicator changing your oil and resetting the oil change indicator by 0 miles remaining will prevent the diesel exhaust filter from performing it s cleaning routine This will shortly result in a Malfunction Indicator Light MIL and reduced engine power Only an authorized dealer will be able to correct this condition CAUTION See your authorized dealer as damage to the exhaust system could occu...

Page 253: ...sert the funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle 3 Ensure the funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open 4 Pour fuel into funnel opening 5 Remove the funnel from filler pipe clean off prior to putting back in the jack storage area under the passenger seat Fill Locations 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Fill Location 2 Diesel Fuel Fill Location Fill Locations And Funnel Useage 1 D...

Page 254: ... DEF are injected into the exhaust upstream of a catalyst where when vaporized convert smog forming nitrogen oxides NOx into harmless nitrogen N2 and water vapor H2O two natural components of the air we breathe You can operate with the comfort that your vehicle is contributing to a cleaner healthier world environment for this and generations to come System Overview This vehicle is equipped with a ...

Page 255: ...r will display the level of DEF remaining in the tank Completely fill the DEF tank through the diesel exhaust fluid fill location at every maintenance interval or before if prompted by the instrument cluster display The DEF tank on these vehicles is designed with a large amount of full reserve So the level sensor will indicate a full reading even before the tank is completely full To put it anothe...

Page 256: ...e containers when your DEF gauge is reading full On Chassis Cab applications a maximum of 2 gallons 7 5 liters may be added when the DEF gauge is reading full There is an electric heater inside the DEF tank that automatically works when necessary And if the DEF supply does freeze the truck will operate normally until it thaws Ensure the DEF cap is reinstalled prior to filling vehicle with diesel f...

Page 257: ...zzle with its DEF for this purpose Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Warning Messages There are four different messages which are displayed if the vehicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with a fluid other than DEF has experienced component failures or when tampering has been detected The vehicle may be limited to a maximum speed of 5 MPH 8 km H if the DEF system is not serviced within less tha...

Page 258: ...ve different messages which are displayed if the vehicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with a fluid other than DEF has experienced component failures or when tampering has been detected The vehicle may be limited to a maximum speed of 5 MPH 8 km H if the DEF system is not serviced within less than 200 miles 322 km of the fault being detected When the DEF system needs to be serviced t...

Page 259: ...eriod of time approximately one hour or greater If the system detects that the level of fuel in the tank has increased 5 MPH Max Speed Service DEF System See Dealer This message will continuously display and will be accompanied by a periodic chime Although the vehicle can be started and placed in gear the vehicle will only operate at a maximum speed of 5 MPH Your vehicle will require towing see yo...

Page 260: ...er in the event of a failure indication All active telltales will display first if applicable The system check menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status Some telltales are optional and may not appear Instrument Cluster Warning Lights Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during acceleration ap...

Page 261: ...ther half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning ...

Page 262: ...s 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 Battery Char...

Page 263: ...aced in the PARK position the light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see an authorized service center immediately If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing Air Bag ...

Page 264: ...e 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position Low Coolant Level Indicator Light This light indicates low coolant level If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur Have the vehicle serviced immediatel...

Page 265: ...exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions 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 whe...

Page 266: ...illuminate when the front fog lights are on Vehicle Security Light This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set The security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on Tow Haul Mode Indicates that the Tow Haul Mode is active Fo...

Page 267: ...system and turning the A C off can help remove this heat You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat the mode control to floor and the blower control to high This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator I...

Page 268: ...To remove the cover pull the front part of the cover closest to the front of the seat toward you to release a locking tab Once the front of the cover is loose slide the cover toward the front of the seat until it is free from the seat frame 1500 Series Trucks Remove the jack and tool bag by removing the wing bolt and sliding the jack and tool bag from under the seat Jack And Tools Location Wing Bo...

Page 269: ...ck extension tube 3 Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube 4 Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle 5 When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through th...

Page 270: ...rface Avoid ice or slippery areas 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 3 Apply the parking brake 4 Place the gear selector into PARK On four wheel drive vehicles shift the transfer case to the 4L position 5 Turn the ignition OFF Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position For example if the right front wheel is being changed block the left rear wheel NOTE Pa...

Page 271: ...by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 3 Placement of the jack 1500 Series Trucks For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks when changing a front wheel place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below Warning Label Front 4x2 Jacking Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 269 ...

Page 272: ... Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench The tube extension may be used but is not required Front 4x4 Jacking Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 270 ...

Page 273: ...ube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Place the jack under the axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the drive tubes extending to the rear Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench Rear Jacking Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 271 ...

Page 274: ...cks when changing the front wheel assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench Front Jacking Location Front 4x2 Jacking Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 272 ...

Page 275: ...k drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Place the jack under the axle between the spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the rear Front 4x4 Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 273 ...

Page 276: ...ghtly tighten the wheel nuts To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle has been lowered Using the lug wrench finish tightening the wheel nuts using a crisscross pattern The correct wheel nut tightness is 130 ft lbs 176 N m torque 1500 Series 135 ft lbs 183 N m torque for 2500 3500 single rear wheel SRW models and 140 ft lbs 190 N m ...

Page 277: ...e tire pressure when possible NOTE Do not oil wheel studs For chrome wheels do not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts Reinstalling The Jack And Tools 1500 Series Trucks 1 Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn screw clockwise until the jack is snug 2 Position the jack and tool bag Make sure the lug wrench is under the jack near the jack turn screw 3 Secure the tool bag st...

Page 278: ... tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor NOTE Ensure that the jack slides into the front hold down location 5 Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the floor pan Reinstall the plastic cover Floor Fastener Location Wing Bolt Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 276 ...

Page 279: ...lade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off Insert the blade end into the pry off notch and carefully pop off the hub cap with a back and forth motion On models with dual rear wheels DRW you must first remove the hub caps The jack handle driver has a hook at one end that will fit in the pry off notch of the rear hub caps Position the hook and pull out on the ratchet firmly The hub cap...

Page 280: ...nuts are a two piece assembly When the tires are being rotated or replaced clean these lug nuts and add two drops of oil at the interface between the hex and the washer Slots in the wheels will assist in prop erly orienting the inner and outer wheels Align these slots when assem bling the wheels for best access to the tire valve on the inner wheel The tires of both dual wheels must be com pletely ...

Page 281: ...w with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle Continue to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click three or four times It cannot be overtightened Push against the tire several times to be sure it is firmly in place WARNING Do not at...

Page 282: ... near it Raise the ve hicle only enough to remove the tire To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collisi...

Page 283: ...ure or explode and cause personal injury CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur Preparations For Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment behind the left headlight assembly NOTE The posit...

Page 284: ...vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach apply the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result Jump Starting Procedure WARNING Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due...

Page 285: ...se 6 Once the engine is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery 2 Disconnect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 3 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the positiv...

Page 286: ...G Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle Chains may break causing serious injury or death Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks Tow straps may become disengaged causing serious injury CAUTION Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a vehicle stranded off road Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing You could damage your vehicle WHAT TO DO IN EMERGEN...

Page 287: ...ff 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 steering column and push and hold the override release lever up 6 Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position 7 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL Shift L...

Page 288: ...ht of the gear selector 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access hole and push and hold the override release lever down 6 Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position 7 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL 8 Reinstall the gear selector override access cover Gear Selector Override Access Cover WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 28...

Page 289: ...cle could lead to serious injury or death for those in or around the vehicle In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK such as a dead battery a Manual Park Release is available Follow these steps to activate the Manual Park Release 1 Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Using a small screwdriver or similar tool remove the Manual Park Release access ...

Page 290: ...eleased position 5 The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is se curely connected to a tow vehicle To Reset The Manual Park Release 1 Push the locking tab to the right to unlock the lever 2 Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward to its original position until the locking tab snaps into place to secure the lever 3 Pull gently on the teth...

Page 291: ...without spinning the wheels or racing the engine NOTE For trucks equipped with 8 speed automatic transmission Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph 8 km h or less Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than two seconds you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transm...

Page 292: ... overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while in gear no transmission shifting occurring ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM EARS This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System Please refer to Occupant Restraint Systems in Getting Started for further information on the Enhanced Accident Response System EARS function EVENT ...

Page 293: ... it before raising the hood WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death 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 ensu...

Page 294: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 6L 1 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Fill Under Cover 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Battery 5 Power Distribution Center Fuses MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 292 ...

Page 295: ...6 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 9 Engine Oil Dipstick MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 ...

Page 296: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L 1 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Transmission Fluid Dipstick 3 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Battery MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 294 ...

Page 297: ...6 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Power Distribution Center Fuses 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 Engine Coolant Pressure Cap MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295 ...

Page 298: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 4L 1 Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 Transmission Fluid Dipstick 3 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Aux Power Distribution Center Fuses 6 Battery MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 296 ...

Page 299: ...7 Power Distribution Center Fuses 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 9 Power Steering Reservoir 10 Engine Oil Dipstick 11 Air Cleaner Filter MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297 ...

Page 300: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 0L DIESEL 1 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Fill 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Aux Power Distribution Center Fuses 5 Battery MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 298 ...

Page 301: ...6 Power Distribution Center Fuses 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 Engine Oil Dipstick MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 ...

Page 302: ...6 7L DIESEL WITH 68RFE TRANSMISSION 1 Batteries 2 Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 Transmission Fluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Aux Power Distribution Center Fuses 6 Washer Fluid Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 300 ...

Page 303: ...7 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 Power Distribution Center Fuses 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Engine Oil Fill 11 Air Cleaner Filter MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301 ...

Page 304: ...DIESEL WITH AS69RC TRANSMISSION 1 Batteries 2 Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 Transmission Fluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Aux Power Distribution Center Fuses 6 Power Distribution Center Fuses MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 302 ...

Page 305: ...7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Engine Oil Fill 11 Air Cleaner Filter MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 ...

Page 306: ...emperatures 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 3 6L Engine We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 90032 13 7 Quarts 13 Liters 5 7L Engine 1500 Models We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 90032 18 3 Quarts 17 3 Lite...

Page 307: ...Material Standard MS 6395 such as Mopar Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 6 4L For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute API categories of SN The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra...

Page 308: ... alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is not recommended E 85 Flexible Fuel 3 6L Engine...

Page 309: ...nt SAE 75W 140 MS 8985 Limited Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz 148 ml Mopar Limited Slip Additive MS 10111 Front and Rear Axle 2500 3500 Models We recommend you use SAE 75W 85 HD Ram GL 5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant Limited slip additive is not required for Limited Slip Rear Axles Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is a...

Page 310: ...ow Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel 15 ppm Sulfur maximum and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel 500 ppm Sulfur maximum to avoid damage to the emissions control system For most year round service No 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D 975 Grade S15 will provide good performance We recommend you use a blend of up to 5 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 975 with your diesel eng...

Page 311: ...oolant and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is not recommended Chassis Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission 3 0L Diesel 8 Speed Transmission Only use Mopar ZF 8 9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent Failure to use...

Page 312: ...ntifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology Engine Oil In ambient temperatures above 0 F 18 C we recommend you use 15W 40 engine oil such as Mopar Shell Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets FCA Materials Standard MS 10902 and the API CJ 4 engine oil category is required Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 may also be used The identification of these engine oils is ...

Page 313: ...luid API Certified DEF or equivalent that has been API Certified to the ISO 22241 standard Use of fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result in system damage You can receive assistance in locating DEF in the United States by calling 866 RAM INFO 866 726 4636 In Canada call 1 800 465 2001 English or 1 800 387 9983 French CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified Organic...

Page 314: ...i Purpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 E P or equivalent Manual Transmission G 56 If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4 product MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle please refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle in your Owner s Manual or an applicable supplement at www ramtr...

Page 315: ...ances 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 engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers Severe Duty All Models NOTE Change Engine Oil at 4 000 miles 6 500 km if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominantly at idle or only ve...

Page 316: ...gular wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on 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 engine cooling system protection and hoses Inspect exhaust system Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off road conditions Lube t...

Page 317: ... axle surfaces If gear oil leakage is suspected check the fluid level If using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing change axle fluid X X X X X 2500 3500 Models Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces If gear oil leakage is suspected check the fluid level If using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing change axle fluid X X X X X X...

Page 318: ...ransmission fluid and filter s six speed automatic only X Inspect the transfer case fluid change for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X X Change the transfer case fluid X Inspect and replace PCV valve if neces sary 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 vehic...

Page 319: ...000 km or 6 Years 70 000 Miles 112 000 km or 7 Years 80 000 Miles 128 000 km or 8 Years Odometer Date Signature Authorized Service Center 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 9 Years 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or 10 Years 110 000 Miles 176 000 km or 11 Years 120 000 Miles 192 000 km or 12 Years 130 000 Miles 208 000 km or 13 Years 140 000 Miles 224 000 km or 14 Years 150 000 Miles 240 000 km or 15 Years MAINT...

Page 320: ...eset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Instrument Cluster Warning Lights in What To Do In Emergen cies in this guide or Instrument Cluster Display in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel in your Owner s Manua...

Page 321: ...el filter assembly Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses and park brake Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses Inspect exhaust system Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off road conditions A...

Page 322: ...po lice taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid X X X X X Inspect the brake linings parking brake function X X X X X X X Inspect the transfer case fluid X X X Additional Maintenance Replace cabin air filter X X X X X X X Drain water from fuel filter assembly X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Replace fuel filter and drain water from the fuel filter assem bly Fuel filter rep...

Page 323: ...le handling and performance This could cause an accident ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE B6 TO B20 BIODIESEL 1500 DIESEL NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8 000 miles 12 875 km or six months whichever comes first when using biodiesel blends greater than 5 B5 The owner is required to monitor mileage for B6 B20 biodiesel the automatic oil change indicator system does not reflect ...

Page 324: ...000 km or 6 Years 70 000 Miles 112 000 km or 7 Years 80 000 Miles 128 000 km or 8 Years Odometer Date Signature Authorized Service Center 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 9 Years 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or 10 Years 110 000 Miles 176 000 km or 11 Years 120 000 Miles 192 000 km or 12 Years 130 000 Miles 208 000 km or 13 Years 140 000 Miles 224 000 km or 14 Years 150 000 Miles 240 000 km or 15 Years MAINT...

Page 325: ...mark Once A Month Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the terminals as required Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake master cylinder and automatic transmission if equipped and add as needed At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect engine air filter Check the coolant level hoses and clamps Inspect front end and lubricate If equipped...

Page 326: ...hs or sooner if prompted by the oil change indicator system Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 15 000 miles 24 000 km or six months whichever comes first NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 15 000 miles 24 000 km or six months or 500 Hours whichever comes first Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 12 500 miles 20 000 km when running B20 fuel...

Page 327: ... X X X X X X X X X X X X Additional Inspections Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Rotate the tires X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect front end and lubricate If equipped with serviceable fittings X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inspe...

Page 328: ... ment X X X X X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces If gear oil leakage is suspected check the fluid level If using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer tow ing change the axle fluid Inspect the transfer case fluid 4x4 change for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X X X X X Change the transfer case fluid 4x4 X X Change automa...

Page 329: ... and replace engine coolant X Adjust valve lash clearance X Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all receipts Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces every 20 000 miles 32 000 km If gear oil leakage is suspected check the fluid level If using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing change the axle flui...

Page 330: ...rm a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident CAUTION The manufacturer highly recommends that all cooling system service maintenance and repairs be performed by your local authorized dealer MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 328 ...

Page 331: ...Miles 72 000 km or 36 Months 52 500 Miles 84 000 km or 42 Months 60 000 Miles 96 000 km or 48 Months Odometer Date Signature Authorized Service Center 67 500 Miles 108 000 km or 54 Months 75 000 Miles 120 000 km or 60 Months 82 500 Miles 132 000 km or 66 Months 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 72 Months 97 500 Miles 156 000 km or 78 Months 105 000 Miles 168 000 km or 84 Months 112 500 Miles 180 000 km o...

Page 332: ...e Center 127 500 Miles 204 000 km or 102 Months 135 000 Miles 216 000 km or 108 Months Odometer Date Signature Authorized Service Center 142 500 Miles 228 000 km or 114 Months 150 000 Miles 240 000 km or 120 Months MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 330 ...

Page 333: ... system gearbox system or steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery This center contains cartridge fuses micro fuses relays and circuit breakers A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the i...

Page 334: ...d F20 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module F21 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module F22 20 Amp Blue 30 Amp Pink Cummins Diesel Engine Control Module F23 30 Amp Pink Body Controller 1 Interior Lighting F24 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper F26 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes Stability Control Module Valves F28 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights If Equipped F29 20 Amp Blue Tra...

Page 335: ...3 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 Transmission F58 20 Amp Yellow Spare Fuse F59 10 Amp Red SCR Relay If Equipped F60 15 Amp Blue Underhood Lamp F61 10 Amp Red 1500 LD Diesel Cum mins Diesel PM Sensor If Equipped F62 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch F63 20 Amp Yellow Ignitio...

Page 336: ...ruise 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 Equipped Trailer Tow Steering Column Control Module F88 15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster F90 F91 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Rear Seats Customer Selectable F93 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter F94 10 Amp Red Shifter Transfer Case Module F95 10 Amp Re...

Page 337: ... based on European design standards Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall begin ning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size desig nation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are...

Page 338: ...sociated with the maximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corre sponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road con ditions and posted speed limits Load Ide...

Page 339: ...ns the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B Pillar The vehicle B Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflatio...

Page 340: ... inflation pressure of each tire including the spare tire if equipped at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle NOTE Refer to the Owner s Manual or the Tire Information Supplement located in your Owner s Information kit for more information regarding tire warnings and instructions Example Tire Placard Location Door Example Tire Placard Location B Pillar MAINTAINING ...

Page 341: ...icle 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 informa tion about the 1 Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 Total weight your vehicle can carry 3 Tire size designed for your vehicle 4 Cold tire inflati...

Page 342: ...t of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and...

Page 343: ... cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configu rations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 392 kg WARNING Overloading of your tires is dangerous O...

Page 344: ...an cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over r...

Page 345: ... pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after sitting for a minimum of three hours The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatu...

Page 346: ... poorly The instability could cause a collision Always use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Tire Repair If your tire becomes damaged it may be repaired if it meets the following criteria The tire has not been driven on when flat The damage is only on the tread section of your tire sidewall damage is not repairable The puncture is no greater than a of an...

Page 347: ... tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h For speeds above 75 mph 120 km h refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds ...

Page 348: ...t 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 descriptions begin with the letter T or S preceding the size designation Example T145 80D18 103M T S Temporary Spare Tire Since this tire has limited tread life the original equipment tire should be repaired or repl...

Page 349: ... indicators the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Full Size Spare If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spa...

Page 350: ...efer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinnin...

Page 351: ... They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures The manufacturer 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 Indicator in this section Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designati...

Page 352: ...capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedom eter and odometer readings Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly using mild neutral Ph soap and water to maintain their luster and to prevent corros...

Page 353: ...d by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush metal polishes or oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s protective finish Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Only car wash soap Mopar Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended NOTE If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for an extended period after clea...

Page 354: ...ne half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades repr...

Page 355: ...he Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possi...

Page 356: ...ealer Fog Lamp Horizontal shape 9145 Fog Lamp Vertical shape 9006 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 921K Rear Cargo Lamp 921 LED Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL Cargo Lamp LED Serviced at authorized dealer Cab Roof Marker Lamps 194NA Base Rear Tail Turn and Stop Lamp 3157K Premium Rear Tail Turn and Stop Lamp LED Serviced at authorized dealer Premium Backup Lamp 7440 W21W Rear Lamp Bar ID Ma...

Page 357: ...eproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm PUBLICATIONS ORDERING You can purchase a copy of the Owner s Manual Navigation Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet United States customers may visit the Ram Truck Contact Us ...

Page 358: ...36 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately Canadian customers who wish to repor...

Page 359: ...ts are subject to availability CHROME Body Side Molding Tubular Side Steps Fuel Filler Door Cast Aluminum Wheels Front Air Deflector Grille EXTERIOR Bedliners Running Boards Bed Mat Bed Rug Fiberglass Tonneau Cover Bed Extender Tool Box Roll up Tonneau Cover Bed Step Sport Performance Hood Folding Tonneau Cover Hitch Receiver Hitches Molded Splash Guards INTERIOR Premium Carpet Mats Door Sill Guar...

Page 360: ... 133 Uconnect 5 0 pg 140 Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV pg 151 How do I activate the Audio Jack Uconnect 3 0 pg 135 Uconnect 5 0 pg 143 Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV pg 159 How do I set the clock on my radio Uconnect 3 0 pg 134 Uconnect 5 0 pg 141 Uconnect 8 4 8 4 NAV pg 151 How do I use the Navigation feature pg 161 How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth with the Uconnect Hands Free Voice Activation System pg 18...

Page 361: ...gain on the Integrated Trailer Brake Module pg 220 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES How do I change a flat tire pg 266 How do I Jump Start my vehicle pg 281 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Where is my Fuse Block located pg 331 What type of oil do I use pg 304 How often should I change my engine s oil Gasoline Engine pg 312 Cummins Diesel Engine pg 323 1500 Diesel Engine pg 318 FAQ s 359 ...

Page 362: ... System ABS 261 App Uconnect Access 118 Appearance Care 312 Assistance Towing 258 Audio Jack 143 159 Automatic Headlights 79 265 Automatic High Beams 80 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 101 Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 307 309 312 Axle Fluid 307 309 312 Back Up Camera 105 Battery 312 Charging System Light 260 Body Mechanism Lubrication 312 B Pillar Location 338 Brake Fluid 307 309 Brakes 312...

Page 363: ...nts To Remember 312 Pressure Cap 312 Selection Of Coolant Antifreeze 304 305 308 310 312 Corrosion Protection 312 Customer Assistance 355 356 Customer Programmable Features 195 DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid 236 252 Defects Reporting 356 Defroster Rear Window 98 99 Defroster Windshield 98 99 Diesel Engine Maintenance 232 246 Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF 236 252 Diesel Fuel Water Separator 232 246 Dimmer Con...

Page 364: ...e 285 General Maintenance 312 Glass Cleaning 312 Hands Free Phone Uconnect 182 Headlight 79 Headlights Automatic 79 Cleaning 312 Dimmer Switch 80 High Beam 79 Switch 79 Head Restraints 63 Heated Seats 71 Heater Engine Block 243 High Beam Indicator 264 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 79 HomeLink Garage Door Opener 197 Hood Release 291 Hub Caps 277 Idle Up Feature 245 Instrument Panel Cover ...

Page 365: ...t GPS 105 New Vehicle Break In Period 77 227 241 Occupant Restraints 17 Oil Change Indicator 262 324 Oil Change Indicator Reset 262 Oil Engine 305 308 310 312 Capacity 304 307 310 Change Interval 312 Checking 312 Disposal 312 Filter 305 308 310 312 Filter Disposal 312 Materials Added To 312 Recommendation 304 312 Viscosity 304 312 Oil Filter Selection 312 Outlet Power 201 Overheating Engine 265 Pa...

Page 366: ...djustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 24 Automatic Locking Retractor ALR 28 Energy Management Feature 28 Lap Shoulder Belt Operation 22 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting 23 Pregnant Women 27 Seat Belt Extender 27 Seat Belt Pretensioner 27 Seat Belt Reminder 18 Seat Belt Maintenance 312 Seat Belt Reminder 18 Seat Belts 18 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 24 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 24 Child Restrai...

Page 367: ...on 342 346 High Speed 344 Inflation Pressures 343 Jacking 269 Life Of Tires 349 Load Capacity 338 339 Quality Grading 352 Radial 344 Replacement 349 Safety 335 342 Sizes 336 Snow Tires 345 Spare Tire 346 347 Spinning 348 Tread Wear Indicators 348 Tire Safety Information 335 Tow Haul 219 Tow Hooks Emergency 284 Towing Capacity 219 Disabled Vehicle 289 Recreational 222 Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorh...

Page 368: ... Procedure Seat Belt 23 USB Port 143 159 Using Access Uconnect 121 Vehicle Loading 339 Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming 17 Voice Command 136 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 165 167 187 Voice Recognition System VR 136 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 165 187 188 Washer Adding Fluid 312 Washers Windshield 78 Washing Vehicle 312 Water in Fuel 232 243 246 Water Separator Diesel Fuel 232 246 Water Separator Dra...

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Page 371: ...h blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum If you are drinking don t drive Ride with a designated non drinking driver call a cab a friend or use public transportation WARNING Driving after drinking can lead to a collision Your perceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This guide has been prepared...

Page 372: ...HROUGH YOUR VEHICLE S HERITAGE KNOWING WHAT STEPS TO TAKE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT OR SCHEDULING YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT WE KNOW YOU LL FIND THE APP AN IMPORTANT EXTENSION OF YOUR RAM VEHICLE SIMPLY DOWNLOAD THE APP SELECT YOUR MAKE AND MODEL AND ENJOY THE RIDE TO GET THIS APP GO DIRECTLY TO THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY AND ENTER THE SEARCH KEYWORD RAM TOOLBOX U S MARKET ONLY RAMTRUCKS COM EN OWNERS PR...

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