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Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part

Capacities

Automatic
Transmission (5-Speed
545RFE)

MOPAR

ATF+4

Automatic

Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4

product.

—

Automatic
Transmission (6-Speed
AS68RC)

MOPAR

AS68RC Automatic

Transmission Fluid or
equivalent.

Clutch Linkage

MOPAR

Multi-Purpose

Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or
equivalent.

—

Manual Transmission
G-56

MOPAR

ATF+4

Automatic

Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4

product.

—

Transfer Case

MOPAR

ATF+4

Automatic

Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4

product.

—

Transfer Case NVG 246
Only

MOPAR

NVG 246 Automatic

Transmission Fluid or
equivalent.

—

Front and Rear Axle

Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90
Synthetic (MS-9763) or
equivalent.

—

Brake Master Cylinder

MOPAR

DOT 3 and SAE

J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended Brake Fluids.

—

Power Steering
Reservoir

MOPAR

Power Steering Fluid

+4 or MOPAR

ATF+4

Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent licensed ATF+4

product.

—

Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Tank (Approximate)

MOPAR

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

(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.

8 Gallons (30 Liters)

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for 2012 5500 Chassis Cab

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE USER GUIDE Chassis cab 3500 4500 5500 Chassis cab 3500 4500 5500 2012 2012 ...

Page 2: ...electrical devices such as cell phones computers portable radios vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation pull off the road to a safe locati...

Page 3: ...PABILITIES Four Wheel Drive Operation 54 UTILITY Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 55 Integrated Trailer Brake Module 55 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 56 Auxiliary Switches 57 DIESEL Engine Break In Recommendations 58 Diesel Engine Starting Procedures 58 Diesel Exhaust Brake Engine Braking 60 Idle Up Feature Automatic Transmission Only 61 Fuel Filter Water Separator ...

Page 4: ...ler Group LLC 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 manufactured 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 need to operate and ...

Page 5: ...f control of 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 and possible injury or damage Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS ELECTRONICS The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones MP3 players GPS systems or chargers may aff...

Page 6: ...DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 4 ...

Page 7: ...smission Gear Selector G Audio System touch screen radio shown pg 26 H SWITCH PANEL Diesel Exhaust Brake pg 60 Tow Haul Hazard Switch Power Inverter pg 52 I Climate Controls pg 24 J SWITCH PANEL AUX Switches pg 57 K Power Outlets pg 53 L Transfer Case Gear Selector pg 54 M Ignition Switch N Speed Control pg 21 O Parking Brake Release P Integrated Trailer Brake Module pg 55 Q Power Mirrors R Power ...

Page 8: ...Brake ABS Light Air Bag Warning Light Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE Brake Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Light MIL SVC Service 4WD Indicator Light See page 67 for more information CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6 ...

Page 9: ...xhaust Brake Indicator Diesel Only Door Ajar Indicator Electronic Speed Control On Indicator Loose Gas Cap Indicator Odometer Messages gASCAP Gas Cap Loose HOTOIL Engine Oil too Hot noFUSE Fuse Fault LoCOOL Low Engine Coolant CHANgE OIL Change Engine Oil Water in Fuel Diesel Only ESCOFF Electronic Stability Control Off Wait to Start Diesel Only LoW tirE Tire Pressure Low If equipped Bulb Check wit...

Page 10: ...Fob transmitter go dead there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors To remove the emergency key slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand CAUTION If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead your Key Fob will become locked in the ignition Do not attempt to remove the Ke...

Page 11: ... 30 seconds before the engine starts To drive the vehicle press the UNLOCK button insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON RUN position With remote start the engine will only run for 15 minutes timeout unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON RUN position The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a close...

Page 12: ...on if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc The seat belts for both front seating positions may be equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are n...

Page 13: ...en are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Installing The LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System Your vehicle s second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint ancho...

Page 14: ... Tether Strap With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt Crew Cab Rear Seats Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat cushion to the up position Remove the elastic before use Place a child restraint on each ...

Page 15: ...p between the anchor and the child seat preferably between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions NOTE Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the s...

Page 16: ...ck Push switch forward or rearward and the seatback will move in either direction Power Lumbar The lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion The lumbar support can be increased by pressing the front of the switch and decreased by pressing the back of the switch Memory Seats The memory seat feature allows you to save the driver s seat position excluding lumbar position dr...

Page 17: ...avel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be severely injured or killed Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatb...

Page 18: ...atback The fans draw this air across the surface of the seat using air ducts and fine perforations in the covering to help keep the driver cooler in higher ambient temperatures The ventilated seat switches are located in the center instrument panel below the climate controls Press the switch once to select High speed Press the switch a second time to select Low speed Press the switch a third time ...

Page 19: ...ns a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one temperature setting The heated steering wheel switch is located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls Press the switch once to turn the heating element On Press the switch a second time to turn the heating element Off Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for approximately 58 to 70 minutes bef...

Page 20: ...mpede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering column you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped Be s...

Page 21: ...ur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintaining Your Vehicle NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED 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 indication of difficulty TURN SIGNALS WIPER WASHER HIGH BEAMS LEVER Turn Signals...

Page 22: ...nd to the second detent for headlights With the parking lights or low beam headlights on push the headlight switch once for fog lights Rotate the headlight switch to AUTO for AUTO headlights When set to AUTO the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme left position to fully dim the instrument...

Page 23: ...ering wheel Cruise ON OFF Push the ON OFF switch to activate the Speed Control The cruise symbol will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on Push the ON OFF switch a second time to turn the system off Set With the Speed Control on push and release the SET switch to set a desired speed Accel Decel Push and hold the RESUME ACCEL switch to accelerate or push and hold the...

Page 24: ... memory WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have a collision Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your vehicle cou...

Page 25: ...raking Toggle the switch on the column shift lever down or up to select the desired top gear For maximum deceleration engine braking toggle the switch on the column shift lever down Your vehicle will automatically select the lowest safe gear for optimal engine braking To disable ERS push and hold the column shift lever switch up until D is displayed in the odometer Switching between ERS and DRIVE ...

Page 26: ...frost floor defrost floor mix modes Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL ATC Rotate both the Mode Control and Blower Control to the AUTO position Select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature buttons for the driver or passenger The system will maintain...

Page 27: ...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 rear window defroster POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console Push the switch right to open the glass and pull the switch ...

Page 28: ...YOUR VEHICLE S SOUND SYSTEM ELECTRONICS 26 ...

Page 29: ...ELECTRONICS 27 ...

Page 30: ...hours Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save the time change To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds Equalizer Balance And Fade Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS MID TREBLE BALANCE and FADE will display Rotate the TUNE SCROLL control knob to select the d...

Page 31: ...ays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Audio Jack Operation The Audio Jack allows a portable device such as an MP3 player or a cassette player to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle s audio system using a 3 5 mm audio cable to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxilia...

Page 32: ...Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving Clock Setting Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the hours Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes Press the TUNE SCROLL contr...

Page 33: ...TUP button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries Push the AUDIO SELECT button to select an entry and make changes SIRIUS Satellite Radio SIRIUS Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels including 100 commercial free music from nearly every genre plus all your favorite sports news talk and ente...

Page 34: ...icle s speakers The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device Media Center 430 430N Sales Code RBZ RHB NOTE Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect Voice Command and Uconnect Phone features To determine if your radio has these features press the Voice Command button on the radio You will hear a ...

Page 35: ...alizer Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu Press the AUDIO hard key on the right side of the radio Use either the arrow soft keys or the cross hair on the screen to change Balance and Fade The CENTER soft key resets the settings Touch the Equalizer soft key and use either the arrow soft keys or the sliders on the screen to adjust BASS MID and or TREBLE Display Settings Press the MENU hard key and ...

Page 36: ...ss the Seek Up or Seek Down soft keys to seek through radio stations in AM FM or SAT bands Hold either Seek to bypass stations without stopping Store Radio Presets Select the radio band by touching either the AM FM or SAT soft key Find the station to store by either pressing the Seek Up or Seek Down soft keys touching the SCAN soft key or by using the DIRECT TUNE soft key Once the station is found...

Page 37: ...s the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing the first track The display shows Reading during this process Seek Up Seek Down Press the Seek Up or Seek Down soft keys to seek through tracks in Disc Mode Hold either Seek to bypass tracks without stopping Audio Jack Operation The Audio Jack allows a portable device such as an MP3 player or a cassette player to be plugged int...

Page 38: ... memory stick NOTE WMA MP3 Files and Selective Songs from a CD can also be added to the HDD See the Media Center 430 430N User s Manual for more information Copying Music From CD Press the LOAD hard key Insert a disc then press the MENU hard key Touch the MY FILES soft key then select MY MUSIC Touch the Add Music Files to HDD soft key then touch the From Disc soft key in the next screen to start t...

Page 39: ... progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen Display a Picture on the Radio Screen Once the import is complete the pictures will then be available in the MY PICTURES screen Press the MY FILES hard key then touch the My Pictures soft key Touch the desired picture then touch the Set as Picture View soft key and then touch the Exit soft key Lastly press the MENU hard key and then touch t...

Page 40: ...avigation Media Center 430N integrates Garmin s consumer friendly navigation into your vehicle Garmin Navigation includes a database with over 6 million points of interest Touch the NAV soft key in the upper right corner of the screen to access the Navigation system NOTE For your own safety and the safety of others it is not possible to use the certain features while the vehicle is in motion Main ...

Page 41: ...nter the address and touch Go Searching Near Another Location From the main Navigation menu touch Where To then touch a destination and then touch Near Select an option from the available choices Following Your Route Your route is marked with a magenta 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 Ad...

Page 42: ...t then touch Press for More and then Edit Go Home A Home location must be saved in the system From the Main Navigation menu touch Where To then touch Go Home Acquiring Satellites The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes When at least one of the bars is green your device has acquired satellite signals You ma...

Page 43: ...s You can save 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite artists Touch the add favorite soft key to add either the song or the artist of the currently playing program to the SAT Favorites list You will see a favorite star indicator in the lower left side of the screen and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song or artist is currently playing on one of the SIRIUS satellite radio channels NOTE Refer to...

Page 44: ...lay again to resume playback Rewind RW Rewinds the channel content in steps of 5 seconds Touch and hold to rewind continuously then release to begin playing content at that point Fast Forward FW Forwards the content and works similarly to Rewind RW However Fast Forward FW can only be used when content has been previously rewound Replay Time Displays the amount of time in the upper center of the sc...

Page 45: ...heaters near your current location 6 Sports View sports scores and upcoming events for all major sports STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Right Switch Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume Press the button in the center to change modes AM FM CD SAT Left Switch Press the switch up or down to...

Page 46: ...ort supports certain Mini Classic Nano Touch and iPhone devices The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices For supported audio file formats refer to the USB Port section on the Owner s Manual on the DVD Refer to www ramtrucks com uconnect website for a list of tested iPod s Some iPod software versions may not fully support the USB port f...

Page 47: ... say setup or Uconnect device setup After the BEEP say device pairing After the BEEP say pair a device Follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone You can say any four digit PIN You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process You will then be prompted to give t...

Page 48: ...tries downloaded there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used Until then if available the previously downloaded phonebook is available for use Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible Only the mobile phone s phonebook is downloaded SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phonebook This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or delete...

Page 49: ...ou and others to be severely injured or killed In an emergency to use Uconnect Phone your mobile phone must be turned on paired to Uconnect Phone and have network coverage Uconnect VOICE COMMAND The Uconnect Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player HDD Uconnect Phone a memo recorder and supported portable media devices When you press the Voice Command...

Page 50: ...vious track Main Menu to switch to the main menu Memo Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode say Memo The following are common voice commands for this mode New Memo to record a new memo During the recording you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording You proceed by saying one of the following commands Save to save the memo Continue to continue recording Delete to delete the recordi...

Page 51: ...ed Bluetooth STREAMING AUDIO If equipped with Uconnect Voice Command your Bluetooth equipped iPod devices cell phones or other media players may also be able to stream music to your vehicle s speakers Your connected device must be Bluetooth compatible and paired with your Media Center radio see Uconnect Phone for pairing instructions Non Touch Screen Radios Press the AUX button on the radio facepl...

Page 52: ... now function normally ECO The ECO message will appear in your EVIC display whenever you are driving in a fuel efficient manner This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped The EVIC can be used to view or ch...

Page 53: ...oor is opened Enter your vehicle close all the doors and fasten your seat belt Within 15 seconds cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position a minimum of five times ending in the ON RUN position do not start the engine Within 30 seconds press the driver s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction A single chime will indicate that programming is complete Sound Horn With Lock T...

Page 54: ...power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded the power inverter will automatically shut down Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts the power inverter may have to be reset manually To reset the inverter manually unplug the device and plug it in again To avoid overloading the circuit check the ...

Page 55: ...and can provide power at all times All accessories connected to the outlet s should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge NOTE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plug...

Page 56: ...ph 40 km h Shifting Procedure Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion at speeds up to 55 mph 88 km h Shifting between 2H or 4H and 4L must be made with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the vehicle stopped or rolling at 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position ...

Page 57: ...and the included control lever can activate the trailer brakes independent of the truck s brakes GAIN Adjustment Buttons Pressing the buttons located on the left side of the module will increase decrease the brake control power output to the trailer brakes in 0 5 increments The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of 10 or decreased to a minimum of 0 Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD f...

Page 58: ... procedure Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly Firmly set the parking brake Place automatic transmission in PARK manual transmission in gear not in Neutral Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer s instructions Remove the key fob from the ignition switch Install a...

Page 59: ... N to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL N Otherwise internal damage will result Continued CAUTION Continued Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission and or transfer case damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the tr...

Page 60: ...which allow the engine parts to achieve final finish and fit during the first 6 000 miles 10 000 km DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES Engine Block Heater For ambient temperatures below 0 F 18 C engine block heater usage is recommended For ambient temperatures below 20 F 29 C engine block heater usage is required The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right side and can be loc...

Page 61: ... battery voltage Refer to the Owner s Manual Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details Engine Idling Avoid prolonged engine idling Long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine because combustion chamber temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not burn completely Incomplete combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings engine valves and injector nozzles Also the...

Page 62: ...e accelerator pedal Exhaust braking is most effective when the engine RPM is higher NOTE For optimum braking power it is recommended to use the exhaust brake while in TOW HAUL mode CAUTION Use of aftermarket exhaust brakes is not recommended and could lead to engine damage WARNING Do not use the exhaust brake feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can ca...

Page 63: ...e the RPM push and hold the DECEL switch and the idle speed will decrease to approximately 1100 RPM To cancel the Idle Up Feature either push the CANCEL switch push the ON OFF switch or push the brake pedal FUEL FILTER WATER SEPARATOR Draining Fuel Water Separator If the Water in Fuel indicator light is illuminated and an audible chime is heard five times you should stop the engine and drain the w...

Page 64: ...amage blacktop paving surfaces Drain the filter into an appropriate container Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter There is a possibility debris could be introduced into the fuel filter during this action It is best to install the filter dry and allow the in tank lift pump to prime the fuel system If the Water In Fuel Indicator Light remains on DO NOT START the engine b...

Page 65: ...ll Exhaust System Regeneration in Process Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter DPF is self cleaning Maintain your current driving condition until regeneration is completed Exhaust System Regeneration Completed Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter DPF self cleaning is completed If this message is displayed you will hear one chime to assist in alerting you of this condition Exhaust S...

Page 66: ... Protection 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 Exhaust Fluid ...

Page 67: ...operate in this environment NOTE When working with DEF it is important to know that Any containers or parts that come into contact with DEF must be DEF compatible plastic or stainless steel Copper brass aluminum iron or non stainless steel should be avoided as they are subject to corrosion by DEF If DEF is spilled it should be wiped up completely Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid The DEF gauge located o...

Page 68: ... DEF container into DEF tank CAUTION To avoid DEF spillage and overfilling do not top off the DEF tank after filling When DEF is spilled clean the area immediately with water or a mild solvent Reinstall cap onto DEF tank Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details DIESEL 66 ...

Page 69: ... vehicle or engine damage will occur Have the vehicle serviced immediately WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your vehicle overheats BRAKE Brake Warning Light The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake...

Page 70: ...e driving we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If a problem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the P...

Page 71: ...quired oil change Resetting The Light After Servicing Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position do not start engine Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action On the highways slow dow...

Page 72: ...am coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 3500 Models The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat Lift the flap on the side of the seat for access Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and sliding t...

Page 73: ... changed block the left rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking Instructions Instructions 1 If equipped remove the spare wheel jack and tools from storage 2 Using the wheel wrench loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 3 When changing the front wheel assemb...

Page 74: ...heel nuts and pull the wheel off Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel on single rear wheel SRW models On dual rear wheel models DRW the lug nuts are a two piece assembly with a flat face Lightly tighten the nuts To avoid risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not fully tighten the nuts until the vehicle has been lowered 6 Using the wheel...

Page 75: ...moved You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off the wheel skins Insert the flat tip completely and using a back and forth motion loosen the wheel skin Repeat this procedure around the tire until the skin pops off Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet When replacing the hub caps tilt the cap retainer over the lug nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a rubber...

Page 76: ...t torqued to specifications at all times Torque wheel stud nuts to specifications at each lubrication interval Wheel Nut Torque All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to eliminate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated This is especially important during the first few hundred miles kilometers of operation to allow the wheel nuts to ...

Page 77: ...s The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to li...

Page 78: ...owed spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause a collision It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle Always stow the jack parts and the extra...

Page 79: ... accessories If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF Jump Starting Procedure Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post of the discharged vehicle Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery Connect the negati...

Page 80: ...nd or prevent the engine from starting WARNING When temperatures are below the freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump start Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is ra...

Page 81: ...w hooks Tow straps and chains may break causing serious injury SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever Column Shifter Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position and firmly set the parking brake Turn the Key Fob to the ACC or ON RUN position without starting...

Page 82: ...operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 30 mph 48 km h max 15 miles 24 km max distance Auto Transmission in PARK Manual Transmission in gear NOT NEUTRAL Transfer Case in NEUTRAL Tow in forward direction Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED Rear OK NOT ALLOWED Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 80 ...

Page 83: ...ission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control ESC or Traction Control turn the system off before attempting to rock the vehicle CAUTION Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while ...

Page 84: ...tor and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded Howev...

Page 85: ...er of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time 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 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 83 ...

Page 86: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 84 ...

Page 87: ...6 7L Diesel Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 85 ...

Page 88: ... of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade 5 7L 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6 7L Turbo Diesel Engine In ambient temperatures below 0 F 18 C 5W 40 synthetic engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Standard MS 10902 and the API CJ 4 engine oil category is required In ambient temperatures above 0 F 18 C 15W 40 engine oil that meets Chrysl...

Page 89: ...use climatized No 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No 2 diesel fuel with 50 No 1 diesel fuel This will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax plugging of the fuel filters This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up to 5 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 975 Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons 197 Liters Approximate Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters Approximate Engine O...

Page 90: ... Transfer Case NVG 246 Only MOPAR NVG 246 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent Front and Rear Axle Synthetic GL 5 SAE 75W 90 Synthetic MS 9763 or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent If DOT 3 is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended Brake Fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR Power Steering Fluid 4 or MOPAR ATF 4 Automa...

Page 91: ...nspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X Lubricate the front drive shaft fittings 4x4 models only X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary X X X X X X Inspect the CV joints X X X X Inspect the exhaust system X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X X X Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for fleet off ro...

Page 92: ... and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary X X X X X X Replace the spark plugs X X X Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes X X X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 104 000 miles 169 000 km X Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months X Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary X Flush and r...

Page 93: ...2 000 Miles 52 000 km or 24 Months 40 000 Miles 65 000 km or 30 Months 48 000 Miles 78 000 km or 36 Months 56 000 Miles 91 000 km or 42 Months 64 000 Miles 104 000 km or 48 Months 72 000 Miles 117 000 km or 54 Months 80 000 Miles 130 000 km or 60 Months 88 000 Miles 143 000 km or 66 Months 96 000 Miles 156 000 km or 72 Months 104 000 Miles 169 000 km or 78 Months MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 91 ...

Page 94: ...fitting 4x4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends X X X X X X X X X X X X X Replace fuel filter element X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X X X X Inspect and adjust parking brake X X X X Inspect the front 4x4 and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for fleet off road or frequent trailer towing X X X X X X Inspect drive belt replace as required X X X X Check the transf...

Page 95: ...0 000 Miles 48 000 km or 24 Months 37 500 Miles 60 000 km or 30 Months 45 000 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 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 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 93 ...

Page 96: ...Green Bat ABS Pump J05 30 Amp Pink Bat ABS Valve J06 30 Amp Pink Bat H Lamp Wash MTV CM2200 Elec Vac Pump J07 25 Amp Natural Bat Driver Door Node J08 30 Amp Pink Bat DTCM Axle Locks J09 30 Amp Pink Bat Plg Electric Brake J10 40 Amp Green Bat L Bar Off Road J11 30 Amp Pink Bat Sway Thatchum Rear Doors J12 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid J13 60 Amp Yellow Bat Rad Fan 1 2 SSR J14 40 Amp Green Bat Foldi...

Page 97: ...Amp Blue Bat CCN Interior Light SCM Sw Bank M35 20 Amp Yellow Ign R Frt Seat Vent M36 20 Amp Yellow Ign R Rear Seat Steer Wheel M37 10 Amp Red Horn 1 M38 20 Amp Yellow IOD CCN Interior Mods M39 30 Amp Green IOD Amp Radio M40 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper M41 15 Amp Blue IOD SDARS VES 2 3 DVD HFM UGDO Vanity Lamp M42 10 Amp Red IOD HVAC U Hood Lamp M43 10 Amp Red Horn 2 M44 10 Amp Red IGN R S ORC OCM M...

Page 98: ...d on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver s side door opening NOTE Refer to the Owner s Manual on the DVD for more information regarding tire warnings and instructions WARNING Overloading of your tires is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never ...

Page 99: ... not use oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s protective finish Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel s protective finish Only MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 921 Fog Lamp 9145 Dual Headlamp H13 Quad Headlamp Low Beam H11 Quad ...

Page 100: ...ngine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition 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 PU...

Page 101: ...t become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 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 h...

Page 102: ...Authentic Ram Truck Accessories by Mopar visit your local Ram Truck dealership or online at mopar com EXTERIOR Aluminum Running Boards Chrome Tubular Side Steps Cold Weather Front End Cover Body Side Moldings Front Air Deflector INTERIOR Premium Carpet Floor Mats Door Sill Guards Slush Mats Roadside Safety Kit Katzkin Leather Seats Heated Seats ELECTRONICS Portable Navigation Systems Uconnect Web ...

Page 103: ...rol System 20 Cruise Control Speed Control 21 Cruise Light 21 Customer Assistance 98 Defects Reporting 99 Defroster Rear Window 24 Defroster Windshield 24 Dimmer Control 20 Disarming Theft System 9 Dual Rear Wheels 73 ECO 50 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 21 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 68 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 49 50 Electronics Your Vehicle s Sound Syste...

Page 104: ...cator Light Check Engine 67 Media Center Radio 28 30 Memory Seat 14 Message Center Water in Fuel 58 Mirrors Heated 24 25 MOPAR Accessories 100 Navigation 38 New Vehicle Break In Period 19 58 Oil Change Indicator 69 Oil Change Indicator Reset 69 Oil Pressure Light 68 Oil Engine Capacity 86 Outlet Power 53 Overheating Engine 69 Panic Alarm 8 Pedals Adjustable 18 Phone Pairing 45 Phone Uconnect 44 Pl...

Page 105: ...m 9 Theft System Arming 9 Theft System Disarming 9 Tilt Steering Column 17 Tires Air Pressure 96 Dual 73 Wheel Nut Torque 72 Tow Hooks Emergency 79 Towing 55 24 Hour Towing Assistance 67 Disabled Vehicle 80 Recreational 56 Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight 55 Trailer Weight 55 Transfer Case Fluid 86 Transmission Fluid 86 Warning Light 69 Turn Signals 19 Uconnect Phone 44 Uconnect Voice Comm...

Page 106: ... use my iPod pg 44 How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch screen radio pg 44 What does the ECO message mean on the EVIC display pg 50 OFF ROAD CAPABILITIES How do I shift into different four wheel drive selections pg 54 DIESEL How do I operate my diesel pg 58 UTILITY How do I know how much I can tow with my Ram Truck pg 55 How do I adjust the gain on the Integrated Trailer Br...

Page 107: ... drinking Never drink and then drive RAMTRUCKS COM RAMTRUCKS COM This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new RAM and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions However it is not a substitute for your Owner s Manual For complete operational instructions maintenance procedures and important safety messages please consult your Owner s Manual Naviga...

Page 108: ...6 AA Chassis Cab 3500 4500 5500 First Edition User Guide Download a FREE electronic copy of the Owner s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting the Ownership tab at www ramtrucks com U S or www ramtruck ca Canada ...

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