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compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded
into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-
ample: T145/80D18 103M.

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High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.

Tire Sizing Chart

EXAMPLE:

Size Designation:

= Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards

ⴖ

....blank....

ⴖ

= Passenger car tire based on European design standards

= Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards

T or S

= Temporary spare tire

= Overall diameter in inches (in)

215

= Section width in millimeters (mm)

= Aspect ratio in percent (%)

— Ratio of section height to section width of tire

10.5

= Section width in inches (in)

= Construction code

—

⬙

means radial construction

—

⬙

means diagonal or bias construction

= Rim diameter in inches (in)

316

STARTING AND OPERATING

Summary of Contents for 2012 Truck Chassis cab

Page 1: ...R a m T r u c k O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 2 C H A S S I S C A B...

Page 2: ...on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Please disregard any features and equipment descr...

Page 3: ...ICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 8 MAINTENAN...

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

Page 6: ...icle NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc ing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authori...

Page 7: ...INTRODUCTION 5...

Page 8: ...Operating instructions for the special equipment in stalled by the conversion camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle If these instructions are missing please contact your author...

Page 9: ...CLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or de...

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Page 11: ...14 Key In Ignition Reminder 16 Sentry Key 16 Replacement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 18 General Information 18 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 18 Rearming Of The System 18 To Arm The System 1...

Page 12: ...0 Child Protection Door Lock 34 Windows 35 Power Windows If Equipped 35 Wind Buffeting 39 Occupant Restraints 39 Lap Shoulder Belts 40 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 49 Center Lap Belts 49 S...

Page 13: ...ir Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls 58 Event Data Recorder EDR 64 Child Restraints 65 Engine Break In Recommendations 78 Safety Tips 78 Transporting Passengers 78 Exhaust Gas 79 Safety Checks You S...

Page 14: ...r vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place You can insert the double sided...

Page 15: ...s the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter and an emergency key which stores in the rear of the Key Fob The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE...

Page 16: ...Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position Op...

Page 17: ...art the vehicle Charge the battery WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or...

Page 18: ...IN to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle The system will not allow the engine to crank if an...

Page 19: ...NOTE Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle C...

Page 20: ...that may be received including interference that may cause unde sired operation VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for unauthorized...

Page 21: ...three times when you unlock the doors and the exterior lights will blink three times Check the vehicle for tampering The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if a pro grammed Sentry Key is inserted...

Page 22: ...is in the Dome ON position extreme top position The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the dome defeat position extreme bottom position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE IF...

Page 23: ...ogram the system to unlock either the driver s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped w...

Page 24: ...activate the Vehicle Security Alarm System Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit ter This...

Page 25: ...rs The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE...

Page 26: ...cond and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights will turn on the park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for...

Page 27: ...g the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To assemble the RKE transmitter case snap the two halves together G...

Page 28: ...m has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start Obstructions between the vehicle and the RKE trans mitter m...

Page 29: ...EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema turely Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Start Aborted Hood Ajar Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low Remote Start Aborted System Fa...

Page 30: ...thout Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle NOTE To avoid unintentional shut downs the system will disable th...

Page 31: ...ature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position The R...

Page 32: ...r Do not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks If Equipped A power door LOCK switch is on each front door trim panel...

Page 33: ...ly locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Automatic Door Locks Programming If Equipped The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows F...

Page 34: ...feature in accor dance with local laws Auto Unlock Doors If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when either front door is opened This will occur only after the vehicle has be...

Page 35: ...N RUN position Do not start the engine 5 Within 30 seconds press the driver s door UNLOCK switch 6 A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has been changed 7 Repeat the above steps to altern...

Page 36: ...m open each rear door use a flat blade screwdriver or emergency key and rotate the dial to engage and disengage the Child Protection locks When the system on a door is engaged that door can only be op...

Page 37: ...Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position For emergency exit with the system engaged move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position roll down the...

Page 38: ...0 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF This feature is cancelled when either front door is opened WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is danger...

Page 39: ...window runs into any obstacle during the auto closure it will reverse direction and then go back down Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window Any impact due to rough ro...

Page 40: ...LOCKOUT switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the rear passenger doors To disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors press the window LOCK button into th...

Page 41: ...er and front passen ger if equipped An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants All seat belt systems except driver s regular Crew Cab first...

Page 42: ...our own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Se...

Page 43: ...arge bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of an accident best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in an accident much worse Y...

Page 44: ...seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat next to your arm in the rear seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allo...

Page 45: ...lap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly In a sudden s...

Page 46: ...placed behind you will not protect you from injury during an accident You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to...

Page 47: ...e and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If n...

Page 48: ...ch plate can be removed when the seat belt tongue is pressed into the buckle Allow the retractor to take up the extra webbing and the buckles will hang vertically from the cab back exit bezel thus fre...

Page 49: ...ill increase the risk of injury in an accident When reattaching the black latch and black buckle ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted If the webbing is twisted follow the preceding procedure to...

Page 50: ...nd will increase the risk of injury in an accident When reattaching the black latch and black buckle ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted If the webbing is twisted follow the preceding procedur...

Page 51: ...refer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Center Lap Belts The center seating position for the Crew Cab front seat has...

Page 52: ...used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraint section The chart below defines the type...

Page 53: ...atic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you...

Page 54: ...ains illuminated until the driver seatbelt is fastened The driver should instruct all other occupants to fasten their seatbelts If the driver seatbelt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater th...

Page 55: ...rt is deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the driver s seat belt is unbuckled Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts...

Page 56: ...r both the driver and front passenger if equipped as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s...

Page 57: ...fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deploym...

Page 58: ...the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate Continued WARNING Continued Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may dam...

Page 59: ...eats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or un...

Page 60: ...r arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for thi...

Page 61: ...in the START or ON RUN position If the key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup p...

Page 62: ...iring the Advanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible bas...

Page 63: ...t air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur T...

Page 64: ...an autho rized dealer immediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC system serviced as well Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could...

Page 65: ...ct your autho rized dealer Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and int...

Page 66: ...le dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whe...

Page 67: ...statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile inside the vehic...

Page 68: ...Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and who are older than one year These child seats are al...

Page 69: ...C also recommends that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and heigh...

Page 70: ...hicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or accident it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who a...

Page 71: ...straint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the Quad Cab Mega Cab and Crew Cab rea...

Page 72: ...straint in any vehicle NOTE When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of c...

Page 73: ...restraint Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing t...

Page 74: ...e lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor...

Page 75: ...me so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary Installing a Child Restraint with a Cinching Latch Plate 1 To install a child restraint with a cinching latch plate first pull enough o...

Page 76: ...Cab models have three anchorages one behind each of the rear seats WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child In a collision the seat could come lo...

Page 77: ...int to the tether anchor directly behind the seat 2 Lift the cover if so equipped and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal 3 Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the...

Page 78: ...center seating position tether strap loop by raising the head restraint and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat 2 Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether st...

Page 79: ...each under the head restraint through the center seat tether strap loop and anchor to the tether strap loop located behind either outboard seating positions 6 Install each child restraint and remove t...

Page 80: ...local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high...

Page 81: ...t Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO...

Page 82: ...ly Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent...

Page 83: ...are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners Continued WARNING Continued Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them...

Page 84: ...terns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks Inspect sidewalls for cuts cracks and bulges Check the wheel nuts for tightnes...

Page 85: ...ure 89 Power Mirrors If Equipped 90 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 91 Illuminated Vanity Mirror If Equipped 91 Slide On Rod Features Of Sun Visor If Equipped 92 Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped 92 Uconn...

Page 86: ...ped 136 Manual Seat Adjuster If Equipped 137 Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped 138 Head Restraints 139 40 20 40 Front Bench Seat If Equipped 141 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 141 Setting Memory Posi...

Page 87: ...ver 153 Windshield Wipers And Washers 154 Windshield Wipers 154 Windshield Wiper Operation 155 Intermittent Wiper System 155 Windshield Washers 156 Mist Feature 156 Tilt Steering Column 157 Driver Adj...

Page 88: ...holders Floor Storage Bin 172 Rear Cupholder Crew Cab 173 Storage 173 Glove Box Storage 173 Door Storage 175 Center Storage Compartment If Equipped 176 Seatback Storage 178 Storage Regular Cab 178 Sto...

Page 89: ...rd the windshield Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control lever under the mirror to the night position lever flipped toward the rear of vehicle Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped...

Page 90: ...during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outsid...

Page 91: ...when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Some vehicles will not have a convex right side mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All outside mirrors are h...

Page 92: ...a four way mirror control switch To adjust a mirror press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust Using the mirror control switch press on any of the four arrows for the direc...

Page 93: ...minated Vanity Mirror If Equipped Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward The lights will turn on auto ma...

Page 94: ...ard and unclip it Pull the sun visor along the Slide On Rod until the sun visor is in the desired position Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head...

Page 95: ...sted separately Uconnect Phone IF EQUIPPED Uconnect Phone is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system Uconnect Phone al lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone usin...

Page 96: ...hicle and enables you to mute the system s microphone for private conversation The Uconnect Phone is driven through your Bluetooth Hands Free Profile mobile phone Uconnect features Bluetooth technolog...

Page 97: ...command Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra dio The individual buttons are described in the Operation section The Uconnect Phone can be used with any Hands Free Profile ce...

Page 98: ...into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the compound form voice command Phonebook New Entry or you can break the compound form command into two v...

Page 99: ...fter the beep say Pair a Device and follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identi fication Number PIN which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone You c...

Page 100: ...call For example you can say 234 567 8901 The Uconnect Phone will confirm the phone number and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call By Saying A Name Press the button...

Page 101: ...on e g Home Work Mobile or Other This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone book entry if desired When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding Af...

Page 102: ...or example after you start the vehicle A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect Phone Depending on the maximum number of entr...

Page 103: ...are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook call the number you just edited or return to the main menu...

Page 104: ...sh to delete home work mobile other or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be...

Page 105: ...e Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if the feature s are available on your mobile service plan For example if your mobile service plan provides three way...

Page 106: ...press the button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first call...

Page 107: ...en joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the button Only the active call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the n...

Page 108: ...ally transferred from the Uconnect Phone to the mobile phone An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF Uconnect Phone Features Language...

Page 109: ...da and Mexico NOTE The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number dialed may not be applicable with the ava...

Page 110: ...llowed by Towing Assistance Paging To learn how to page refer to Working with Automated Systems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work pr...

Page 111: ...ll and then press the button and say Send The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send The Uconnect Phone will then send the correspo...

Page 112: ...or network signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect Phone while dialing via...

Page 113: ...the call To transfer an ongoing call from your Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa press the button and say Transfer Call Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Ucon...

Page 114: ...Select Phone and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the n...

Page 115: ...aining System Training or Start Voice Training command You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone...

Page 116: ...e smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always w...

Page 117: ...etting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudne...

Page 118: ...essage for you After reading a message you can Reply or Forward the message using Uconnect Phone Send Messages You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message Press the button After t...

Page 119: ...love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there yet 15 Where are we meeting 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet...

Page 120: ...ange it Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off o...

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Page 123: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121...

Page 124: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Fran...

Page 125: ...ng pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up t...

Page 126: ...io satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize use...

Page 127: ...g upon the active application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air c...

Page 128: ...disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio AM In this mode you may say the following commands Frequency to change...

Page 129: ...el Menu Radio to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say the following commands Track to change the track Next T...

Page 130: ...ous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos Setup To switch to system setup you may say on of the following Change to setup Switch to system setup Change to setup Main menu setup o...

Page 131: ...s procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is extremely dangerou...

Page 132: ...ts can be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the desired position Tilting Th...

Page 133: ...ly adjusted seat belt Continued WARNING Continued Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat...

Page 134: ...l upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the desired position WARNING A...

Page 135: ...power driver or passenger seats may be also be equipped with power lumbar The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar supp...

Page 136: ...ed Seats There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently The controls for each seat are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel...

Page 137: ...ote Starting System If Equipped in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Rear Heated Seats On some models the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats The heated...

Page 138: ...nger seats are ventilated Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart ment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help kee...

Page 139: ...adjustable forward or rearward and are equipped with a seatback recliner The manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is found under the seat cushion at the front edge of each seat Pull up on...

Page 140: ...arked Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat cushion and is used to adjust the seatback position To adjust the seatback lift upward on the handle...

Page 141: ...fatally injured riding in a seat with the seatback reclined Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest If you ride in this position the s...

Page 142: ...ead Restraints To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the large button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head...

Page 143: ...rtions are each 40 of the total width of the seat The back of the center portion 20 easily folds down to provide an armrest center storage compartment if equipped DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED The me...

Page 144: ...ed to either of the two memory positions Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory NOTE Each time the S SET button and a numbered button 1 or 2 are pressed you erase the memory se...

Page 145: ...d to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and enter Yes Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel fo...

Page 146: ...or the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to Step 3 3 Press and release the memory S SET button located on the driver s door 4 Within five seconds press and release MEMORY button 1...

Page 147: ...is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position toward the ACC ON position The Easy Entry Exit feature will be automatically dis abled if the seat is already positioned closer than 0...

Page 148: ...he hood and push the safety latch lever from right to left to release it before raising the hood CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Use a firm downward push at the fro...

Page 149: ...anel next to the steering wheel The head light switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instrument panel lights cargo lights and fog lights if equipped Your vehicle is equipped w...

Page 150: ...ights rotate the headlight switch clockwise When the headlight switch is on the parking lights taillights license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on To turn off the headlights...

Page 151: ...on by this feature Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features SETUP in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information Headlight Delay To aid in yo...

Page 152: ...the parking light or headlight position and pushing in the headlight rotary control The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam An in...

Page 153: ...lights to go out This is also known as the Party mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle s battery The brightness of the instrument...

Page 154: ...icle s battery load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated right for 10 minutes...

Page 155: ...n of the turn signal activation Once the turn signal is no longer active the DRL lamp will illuminate Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Tur...

Page 156: ...eam headlights to turn on until the lever is released High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam Pulling the multifunction back...

Page 157: ...conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable For maximum delay between cycles rotate the control knob into the upper end of the delay range The delay interval...

Page 158: ...ture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lea...

Page 159: ...ng 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 desired...

Page 160: ...steering wheel tilt and seat position This feature allows the brake accelerator and clutch pedals if equipped to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering whe...

Page 161: ...QUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting Once the heated steering wheel has been turn...

Page 162: ...njury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical conditions must exer cise care when using the steering wheel heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures espe cially if used for long...

Page 163: ...OFF button The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should b...

Page 164: ...he set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RES button and release Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km h To Vary The Speed Setting When the Electronic...

Page 165: ...Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without...

Page 166: ...is opened when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position full right position or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if equipped These ligh...

Page 167: ...ssories designed for use with the standard cigar lighter plug The 12 Volt power outlets have a cap attached to the outlet indicating 12V DC together with either a key symbol or a battery symbol A key...

Page 168: ...t in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty The auxiliary power outlets c...

Page 169: ...Rear of the center console storage compartment Crew Cab Power Outlet Upper Lid Power Outlet Rear Center Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167...

Page 170: ...this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an ele...

Page 171: ...ly use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must b...

Page 172: ...most power tools The power inverter is designed with built in overload protection If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded the power inverter will automatically shut down Once the electrical devic...

Page 173: ...s indicator turns on The status indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing AC power Due to built in overload protection the power inverter will shut down if the pow...

Page 174: ...d in the pull out tray on the center stack of the instrument panel Front Instrument Panel Cupholders Floor Storage Bin For vehicles equipped with bucket seats two cupholders are located in the floor s...

Page 175: ...est STORAGE Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper if equipped and lower storage area Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder Glove...

Page 176: ...ward on the handle release The glove box door will automatically open To open the lower glove box pull on the handle to release the latch and lower the door Upper Glove Box Lower Glove Box 174 UNDERST...

Page 177: ...ottle holders drivers side only are located in the door trim panels Rear Door Storage Crew Cab Storage compartments are located in both the driver and passenger door trim panels Front Door Storage Rea...

Page 178: ...tion when the armrest is fully upright In a collision the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs 4 5 kg These items could be thrown about en dangering occupants of...

Page 179: ...With the upper lid closed pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Bin 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177...

Page 180: ...ese devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac tion resulting in death or injury Seatback Storage Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats are pockets that can...

Page 181: ...ge com partment To open the storage compartments lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid CAUTION Always lift the storage compartment lids by using the handle Failure to lift the lids b...

Page 182: ...button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automa...

Page 183: ...ruments or abra sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window Power Sliding Rear Window If Equipped The switch for the power sliding rear...

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Page 185: ...ter Descriptions 190 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 204 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 206 Distance To Empty DTE 213 EVIC Average Fuel Economy 213 Trip Fun...

Page 186: ...On Playing MP3 Files 229 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 232 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio Sales Code RES RSC 232 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 233 Operation Instructions CD Mode For...

Page 187: ...cting Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode 257 Satellite Antenna 257 Reception Quality 257 Operating Instructions Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode 258 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped...

Page 188: ...Summer Operation 272 Winter Operation 272 Vacation Storage 273 Window Fogging And Frosting 273 Outside Air Intake 273 Operating Tips 274 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 189: ...h 2 Instrument Cluster 8 Power Outlet 14 Ignition Switch 3 Radio 9 Lower Switch Bank 15 Hood Release 4 Upper Switch Bank 10 Cup Holders 16 Parking Brake Release 5 Upper Glove Compartment 11 Climate Co...

Page 190: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 191: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189...

Page 192: ...with either turn signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate 3 Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON RUN positi...

Page 193: ...and call an autho rized dealership for service 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 deale...

Page 194: ...g Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position the light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehi...

Page 195: ...nate when TOW HAUL mode is selected 11 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming and then will fla...

Page 196: ...dea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset...

Page 197: ...cle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a loose gascap indicator or the message gASCAP will display in the odometer display area Tighten the...

Page 198: ...the following procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch...

Page 199: ...ssion gear is displayed in the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC whenever the Electronic Range Select ERS feature is active Use the selector on the shift lever to ac...

Page 200: ...stabilize 20 Cargo Light The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo light is activated by pressing the cargo light button on the headlight switch 21 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various...

Page 201: ...indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could...

Page 202: ...l display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped for further information 23 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction I...

Page 203: ...ratures than in normal operating conditions This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants wood cardboard etc This could result in death or serious inju...

Page 204: ...ble to restore the benefits of anti lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 27 Transmis...

Page 205: ...bulb check or when driving if the driver s seat belt remains unbuckled the seat belt reminder light will flash or remain on continuously Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting...

Page 206: ...urther information ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluste...

Page 207: ...ompass and Outside Temperature Audio Information Fuel Economy Vehicle Information Warning Messages Customer Programmable Features System Setup Trip Information in Odometer line Press and release the U...

Page 208: ...BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Left front...

Page 209: ...p Unavailable Warning Object Detected System Setup Unavailable Vehicle in Motion Service Four Wheel Drive System Adjustable pedals unavail Cruise engaged Adjustable pedals unavail Veh in reverse Clean...

Page 210: ...nsmitting Channel X training Channel X trained Did not train Oil temp high Speed may be limited Remote start aborted Door ajar Remote start aborted Hood ajar Remote start aborted Fuel low Remote start...

Page 211: ...uch oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should come on when the igni...

Page 212: ...diate service is required You may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an over...

Page 213: ...o occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition such as 4 wheel drive operation e g snow plowing off road operation If this light comes on stop the vehicle and run the eng...

Page 214: ...to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal dri...

Page 215: ...is display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display EVIC Average Fuel Econom...

Page 216: ...r while a resettable function is being displayed Press and release the ODOMETER TRIP ODOMETER button once to clear the resettable function being displayed Vehicle Info Customer Information Features Pr...

Page 217: ...ected Compass Temperature Display The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing The EVIC will display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature NOTE The system will...

Page 218: ...g one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally NOTE A good calibrati...

Page 219: ...set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass heading For the most...

Page 220: ...e SYSTEM SETUP NOT AVAILABLE is fol lowed in three seconds by VEHICLE NOT IN PARK Press and release the UP or DOWN button until System Setup displays in the EVIC Use the UP or DOWN button to display o...

Page 221: ...lock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark a...

Page 222: ...en temperatures are above 80 F 26 7 C the driver vented seat will turn on when remote start is activated These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the key is turned to...

Page 223: ...r 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle To make your selection scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears...

Page 224: ...r the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Key Off Power Delay When this feature is selected the power window switches radio hands free system if equipped DVD video system if...

Page 225: ...the unit s faceplate Refer to your Uconnect Multimedia RHR RER RBZ or RHB user s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voice Comm...

Page 226: ...control knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either...

Page 227: ...right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save tim...

Page 228: ...level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Bu...

Page 229: ...uctions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD...

Page 230: ...dia disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected...

Page 231: ...or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an inter...

Page 232: ...g 20 folders will result in this display With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this display Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator and a three...

Page 233: ...song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios Playlist files are not supported MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback of MP3 Files When...

Page 234: ...cle speakers Pressing the DISC AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to proper level If the...

Page 235: ...Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK...

Page 236: ...ess this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Under standing The Features If Your Vehicle If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not ava...

Page 237: ...d The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the...

Page 238: ...ront and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five second...

Page 239: ...on with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will b...

Page 240: ...ill not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the...

Page 241: ...eady be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you inse...

Page 242: ...o return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK butt...

Page 243: ...Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1...

Page 244: ...MP3 files named with the MP3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audi...

Page 245: ...disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pre...

Page 246: ...ce must be turned on and the device s volume set to the proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIM...

Page 247: ...2 Your Vehicle Identification Number To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With the ignition switch in the ON RUN or ACC posi tion and the radio on press the SETUP button a...

Page 248: ...can cause signal blockage Operating Instructions Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN or ACC position to operate the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release...

Page 249: ...ockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning...

Page 250: ...channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button t...

Page 251: ...e USB port located in the glove compart ment iPod control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod and iPhone devices Some iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod control features Please visi...

Page 252: ...use by pressing radio switches as described below NOTE If the audio device battery is completely dis charged it may not communicate with the iPod USB MP3 control system until a minimum charge is atta...

Page 253: ...od USB MP3 control mode the iPod or external USB device automatically starts Play mode In Play mode the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external USB device...

Page 254: ...EAT button will change the audio device mode to repeat the current playing track or press the VR button and say Repeat ON or Repeat Off Press the SCAN button to use iPod USB MP3 de vice scan mode whic...

Page 255: ...radio display press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll through the list faster During fast scroll a slight delay in updating th...

Page 256: ...st Not all iPod or external USB device sub menu levels are available on this system MUSIC TYPE button The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device CAUTION...

Page 257: ...ct phone system but just one can be selected and played Selecting Different Audio Device 1 Press PHONE button to begin 2 After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup then Select Audio Devic...

Page 258: ...llite radio system in your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your on line listening account For further information call the toll free...

Page 259: ...n the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far...

Page 260: ...next channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion be...

Page 261: ...adio will tune to the preset channel SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number Press the AUDIO SELECT button to display the Sirius ID num...

Page 262: ...ry time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operating...

Page 263: ...nable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre set station that...

Page 264: ...reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under...

Page 265: ...is suggested that the interior cabin temperature be manually controlled should the system not perform as desired while in automatic mode Both the outside tem perature display and ATC operation will r...

Page 266: ...er temperatures Rotating the knob clockwise into the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser lo...

Page 267: ...outlets Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is...

Page 268: ...owed Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended In cold or damp weather the use of the Recirculat...

Page 269: ...when the A C system is engaged MAX A C For maximum cooling when MAX A C is selected the A C is turned on automatically and the air is recircu lated NOTE A C cannot be deselected when in MAX A C positi...

Page 270: ...controls the pas senger side temperature becomes the same as the temperature selected by the driver The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and all pas...

Page 271: ...to function automatically NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as...

Page 272: ...sition The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control knob The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected This allows the front occu...

Page 273: ...ting NOTE While operating in the other modes the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog mist or ice on the windshield Defrost mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield an...

Page 274: ...isabled automatically if these modes are selected Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corr...

Page 275: ...rainy and or humid weather Windows may frost on the inside of the glass in very cold weather To clear the windows select Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed Do not use the Recircu...

Page 276: ...Operating Tips 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 277: ...280 After Starting 281 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 281 Automatic Transmission 282 Key Ignition Park Interlock 284 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 284 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 5...

Page 278: ...306 Flowing Rising Water 306 Shallow Standing Water 306 Power Steering 308 Power Steering Fluid Check 309 Parking Brake 310 Brake System 312 Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System 313 Tire Safety Informati...

Page 279: ...es 334 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information If Equipped 336 Tire Chains 336 Snow Tires 338 Tire Rotation Recommendations 339 Dual Rear Wheels 340 Fuel Requirements 341 Reformulated Gasoline 342 Gaso...

Page 280: ...g Requirements 355 Towing Tips 362 Snowplow 364 Before Plowing 365 Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability 365 Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached 366 Operating Tips 366 General Maintenanc...

Page 281: ...o not leave the key fob in the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumpin...

Page 282: ...l all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine...

Page 283: ...fter two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor the Normal Starting procedure should be repeated After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled and will...

Page 284: ...age to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Continued CAUTION Continued Shift into or out of REV...

Page 285: ...nattended is dan gerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not l...

Page 286: ...y located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range The shift lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lev...

Page 287: ...rted in this range Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may place the shift lever in the...

Page 288: ...foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Continued WARNING Continued Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle whi...

Page 289: ...toward you and move it all the way counterclockwise until it stops Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated in the PARK gate Look at the shift lever position display and verify that i...

Page 290: ...smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through underdrive first second and third gears direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth and sixth g...

Page 291: ...an help to reduce this excess heat generation During cold temperatures transmission operation may be modified depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed This feature im...

Page 292: ...t your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset authorized de...

Page 293: ...rument cluster WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing an accident or personal injury Scr...

Page 294: ...e speed is sufficiently high and the TOW HAUL switch has not been activated When To Use TOW HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas towing a trailer carrying a heavy load etc and frequent transmission s...

Page 295: ...transmission will not shift to sixth gear until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm usu ally after 1 to 3 miles 1 6 to 4 8 km of driving Because sixth gear is disabled and engine speed...

Page 296: ...to lock the front and rear drive shafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to the desired positions The 4H a...

Page 297: ...ning and stopping speeds Do not go faster than road conditions permit NOTE Delayed shifts out of four wheel drive may be experienced due to uneven tire wear low or uneven tire pressures excessive vehi...

Page 298: ...and maximum pulling power for loose slippery road surfaces only Do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h Shifting Procedure Manually Shifted Transfer Case 2H 4H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the ve...

Page 299: ...mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur The preferred method is with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph 3 t...

Page 300: ...Four wheel drive low range 4WD LOW Neutral NEUTRAL This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two wheel drive position 2WD for normal street and highway conditions on dr...

Page 301: ...ransfer Case Position Indicator Lights The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights 4WD and 4LOW are located in the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection When...

Page 302: ...uring driving it means that the four wheel drive system is not function ing properly and that service is required WARNING Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the SVC 4WD...

Page 303: ...arking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below 2WD Rear Whe...

Page 304: ...ive seconds and try the shift again If all the requirements to select a new transfer case position have been met the current position indicator light will turn OFF the selected position indicator ligh...

Page 305: ...o 5 km h or completely stopped You can use either of the following procedures Preferred Procedure 1 With the engine running slow the vehicle to 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h 2 Shift the transmission into NEU...

Page 306: ...stics of the surface under the right and left rear wheels During normal driving and cornering the limited slip unit per forms similarly to a conventional differential On slippery surfaces however the...

Page 307: ...wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision Acc...

Page 308: ...vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flow ing water can wear away the road or path s surface and caus...

Page 309: ...ng through standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that...

Page 310: ...njuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabili...

Page 311: ...the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power...

Page 312: ...rts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied the engine is off and the key fob is removed from the...

Page 313: ...y from the curb on an uphill grade For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking me...

Page 314: ...you will experience a substantial increase in braking effort to stop the vehicle If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal braking capability the remaining system will still func tion...

Page 315: ...ding on slippery surfaces The system s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide regulated hydraulic pressure The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation This is normal The ABS condu...

Page 316: ...Brake System ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes an...

Page 317: ...P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metr...

Page 318: ...P Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards blank Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Ove...

Page 319: ...i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Ext...

Page 320: ...ies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Co...

Page 321: ...in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum in...

Page 322: ...ard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location...

Page 323: ...cle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this sec...

Page 324: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how...

Page 325: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 323...

Page 326: ...are affected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in tire failure Over infl...

Page 327: ...lso increases tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring...

Page 328: ...l prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pres...

Page 329: ...3 to 40 kPa during operation DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low Tire Inflation Pressure 4500 5500 With Steel Carcass Ply Tires This type of tire utilizes...

Page 330: ...4500 5500 Tire Inflation 328 STARTING AND OPERATING...

Page 331: ...nflation Cage or see your authorized dealer Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits Where speed limits or condi tions are s...

Page 332: ...a spare tire and wheel in look and function as the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle...

Page 333: ...Tire Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip ment tire should be repaired or replaced and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity Do not install a wheel cover or attemp...

Page 334: ...g limitations for this spare This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle hand...

Page 335: ...n be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or fo...

Page 336: ...ead Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as...

Page 337: ...ontact your original equipment or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the sa...

Page 338: ...cing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read ings SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is defined a...

Page 339: ...h a loaded vehicle Do not install tire chains on front wheels of 4x2 vehicles Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave ment Continued CAUTION Continued Observe the tire chain manufacturer s ins...

Page 340: ...y damage to your vehicle SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter All season tires can be identified by the M S designation on the tire sidewall If you need...

Page 341: ...ns For these reasons they wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those...

Page 342: ...s Dual Rear Wheels The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be matched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set To check if tires are even lay a straight edge across all four tires The...

Page 343: ...he use of 89 octane for optimum performance The use of premium gasoline is not recommended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines Light spark knock at low engine spe...

Page 344: ...es are required in some areas of the country during the Winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION Do not use gasolines c...

Page 345: ...oline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octa...

Page 346: ...air engine perfor mance damage the emission control system Continued CAUTION Continued An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If y...

Page 347: ...assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They...

Page 348: ...itted aftermarket cap can cause the MIL Malfunction Indicator Light to illuminate due to fuel vapors escaping from the system Continued CAUTION Continued A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the MIL to...

Page 349: ...ll display in the EVIC telltale display area Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation Tighten the fuel filler cap properly an...

Page 350: ...R is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded Each axle GAWR is determined by the component...

Page 351: ...parately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over front and rear axle Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is...

Page 352: ...driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Starting and Operating for further i...

Page 353: ...s than 10 or more than 15 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the fron...

Page 354: ...rol and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with GAWR require...

Page 355: ...g the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium D...

Page 356: ...ch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load...

Page 357: ...ive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be d...

Page 358: ...he hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Continued WARNING Continued Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a...

Page 359: ...neral Infor mation in Starting and Operating for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Req...

Page 360: ...kes when you need them and could have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi tional space between your ve...

Page 361: ...y will no longer show GAIN and will change to the output to the trailer brakes Manual Brake Control Lever Slide the manual brake control lever to the right to activate power to the trailer s electric...

Page 362: ...ing these buttons will adjust 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 no trailer brak...

Page 363: ...heavier trailer trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable even with the maximum GAIN setting of 10 EVIC Display Messages The trailer brake control interacts with the Electronic Vehicle Information Ce...

Page 364: ...rs and it may cause damage to the electrical system and electronic modules of the vehicle See your authorized dealer if an aftermarket module is to be installed Towing Requirements Trailer Lights And...

Page 365: ...y tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation Refer to Mainte nance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals NOTE Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing Tow...

Page 366: ...plow it is highly recommended that the owner installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the current Dodge Body Builders Guide See your authorized dealer installer or snowplow man...

Page 367: ...k should not exceed two 2 The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should never be exceeded 3 Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition of options or passengers etc The loaded vehicle we...

Page 368: ...perating Tips Under ideal snow plowing conditions 20 mph 32 km h should be maximum operating speed The operator should be familiar with the area and surface to be cleaned Reduce speed and use extreme...

Page 369: ...perate with transfer case in 4L when plowing small or congested areas where speeds are not likely to exceed 15 mph 24 km h At higher speeds operate in 4H Vehicles with automatic transmissions should u...

Page 370: ...Two Wheel Drive Models Four Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions Automatic transmission in PARK Manual transmission in gear NOT in NEUTRAL Transfer case in NEUTRAL N Tow in fo...

Page 371: ...wheels to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 5 Remove the key fob from the ignition switch 6 Install a suitable clamping device designed for tow ing to secure the front wheels i...

Page 372: ...nual transmissions must be placed in gear not in Neutral for recreational towing Continued CAUTION Continued Before recreational towing perform the procedure outlined under Shifting Into NEUTRAL N to...

Page 373: ...he vehicle to move even if the transmission is in PARK The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle CAUTION It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that...

Page 374: ...d the engine running With the transfer case in NEUTRAL N ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into PARK 13 Remove the key fob from the ignition switch 14 Attach the vehicle...

Page 375: ...h pedal on manual transmissions and check that the vehicle operates normally Shifting Into NEUTRAL Electronic Shift Transfer Case If Equipped Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for re...

Page 376: ...and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL button located by the selector switch The NEUTRAL indicator light will blink while the shift is in progress The light will stop blinking stay on solid when the shif...

Page 377: ...Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed If any of these requirements are not met prior t...

Page 378: ...on located by the selector switch until the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off 7 After the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off release the NEUTRAL button 8 After the NEUTRAL button has been released the...

Page 379: ...UTRAL button or are no longer met during the shift the NEUTRAL indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released The ignition switch must b...

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Page 381: ...82 Jacking Instructions 383 Hoisting 392 Jump Starting Procedures 392 Preparations For Jump Start 393 Jump Starting Procedure 394 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 396 Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 397 Shift...

Page 382: ...he Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery JACKING AND TIR...

Page 383: ...le should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas 3500 Models If Equipped The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat Lift the flap on the side of the...

Page 384: ...edgeable service personnel with the appropriate heavy duty equipment like a tire service company Preparations For Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface Avoid ice or slippery areas WARNING...

Page 385: ...inued Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to...

Page 386: ...ehicle 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 st...

Page 387: ...facing forward in vehicle Connect the jack tube extension and lug wrench Before raising the wheel off the ground make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack po...

Page 388: ...vehicle off the jack do not fully tighten the nuts until the vehicle has been lowered 6 Using the wheel wrench finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern The correct nut tightness is 135 ft...

Page 389: ...t and rear center caps Damage can occur to the center cap and or the wheel if screwdriver type tools are used A pulling motion not a pry off motion is recom mended to remove the caps For single rear w...

Page 390: ...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 usin...

Page 391: ...nut tightening adapter included with the vehicle to cor rectly tighten the lug nuts Also when it is necessary to remove and install dual rear wheels use a proper vehicle lifting device NOTE When insta...

Page 392: ...These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows Tightening Pattern 8 Studs Tightening Pattern 10 Studs 390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

Page 393: ...ossibility 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 nu...

Page 394: ...discharged battery it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so...

Page 395: ...itch is on You can be injured by moving fan blades Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries...

Page 396: ...N Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post...

Page 397: ...end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconnect the positive...

Page 398: ...minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize over heating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle Continued CAUTION Continued W...

Page 399: ...F EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks NOTE For off road recovery it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle WARNING C...

Page 400: ...RUN position without starting the engine 3 Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Using a screwdriver or similar tool press and hold th...

Page 401: ...wing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 30 mph max 48 km h 15 miles 24 km max distance See instructions in Recreati...

Page 402: ...the ACC position If the vehicle s battery is discharged see Shift Lever Override in What To Do In Emergencies for instruc tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the PARK position for towi...

Page 403: ...les 24 km with rear wheels on the ground can cause severe damage to the transmission Such dam age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If the transmission is not operable or the vehicle...

Page 404: ...ansfer case is in NEUTRAL and the transmission is in PARK for automatic transmissions or in gear NOT in Neutral for manual transmissions Refer to Recre ational Towing in Starting And Operating for fur...

Page 405: ...nd Maintenance Programs 407 Replacement Parts 408 Dealer Service 409 Maintenance Procedures 409 Engine Oil 410 Engine Oil Filter 412 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 413 Maintenance Free Battery 414 Air Cond...

Page 406: ...ses 440 Totally Integrated Power Module 440 Vehicle Storage 445 Replacement Bulbs 446 Bulb Replacement 447 Dual Or Quad Headlamp Front Park And Turn Signal If Equipped 447 Fog Lamps If Equipped 449 Ce...

Page 407: ...ervoir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 Integrated Power Module Fuses 3 Engine Oil Fill 9 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 Eng...

Page 408: ...rivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also...

Page 409: ...ng and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a ba...

Page 410: ...iced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routi...

Page 411: ...proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required mainten...

Page 412: ...cation of your vehicle s engine the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is a...

Page 413: ...under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institut...

Page 414: ...commended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Materials Added To Engine Oil The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad dition of any additives other than leak detect...

Page 415: ...etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sur...

Page 416: ...splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Continued WARNING Continued...

Page 417: ...ables before connecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checke...

Page 418: ...be done by an experienced repairman NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Sealers Stop Leak Products Seal Conditioners Compres sor Oil or Refrigerants Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R 13...

Page 419: ...d The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the Fall and Spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent d...

Page 420: ...washer system in cold weather select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers The washer f...

Page 421: ...er compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri cation or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon mo...

Page 422: ...uld cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and vehicle Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im p...

Page 423: ...nt or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam 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...

Page 424: ...ains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals Properly dispose of old engine coolant...

Page 425: ...event reducing this extended maintenance period it is important that you use the same engine coolant antifreeze throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid...

Page 426: ...eturn to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT...

Page 427: ...store ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any...

Page 428: ...engine coolant antifreeze is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles a few k...

Page 429: ...roper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the r...

Page 430: ...ng lamp indicates system failure The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic reservoir On the outboard side of the reservoir there is a MAX dot and an MIN dot The fluid level must be kept with...

Page 431: ...oisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from...

Page 432: ...are not re quired When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected When checking the fluid level 4500 5500 only the vehicle should be in a...

Page 433: ...on modifiers NOTE Slight noise and mild shuddering may be evi dent while turning a vehicle with limited slip differential on concrete or dry pavement These conditions should be considered normal opera...

Page 434: ...ed CAUTION Continued Using a transmission fluid other than the manu facturer s recommended fluid may cause deterio ration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmis...

Page 435: ...g procedure must be used 1 Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating temperature 2 The vehicle must be on level ground 3 Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake pedal 4 Place the...

Page 436: ...elevated enough to produce an accurate reading 7 Check for leaks Release parking brake To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid make certain that...

Page 437: ...maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal o...

Page 438: ...or removal of paint and decals Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes i...

Page 439: ...t corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non abrasive non acidic cleaner CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle bru...

Page 440: ...ended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery a...

Page 441: ...ner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter wind...

Page 442: ...he buckles do not work properly FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery This center con tains cartridge fuses an...

Page 443: ...System J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat J10 30 Amp Pink Sway Bar Module If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J11 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module J12 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster J13 60 Am...

Page 444: ...llow Power Outlet Instru ment Panel or Front Console Rain Snsr M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Rear Console or Center Seat Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat...

Page 445: ...Lights Relay Instrument Cluster Transfer Case Module M16 10 Amp Red Airbag Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M18 15 Amp Blue Center Stop Lamp M19 25 Amp Natural Automatic Shutdown 1 a...

Page 446: ...2 10 Amp Red Airbag Module M33 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist Module Climate Control Sys tem Module IR Sensor Compass Modul...

Page 447: ...our vehicle for more than 21 days we recommend that you take the following steps to mini mize the drain on your vehicle s battery Disconnect the Ignition Off Draw IOD fuse located in the Integrated Po...

Page 448: ...d When the IOD fuse is extracted the instrument cluster in the odometer window will dis play NO FUSE REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb No Overhead Console Lamps TS 212 2 Dome Lamp 7679 NOTE...

Page 449: ...dges 4 Remove the two plastic push in rivets that secure the upper radiator seal to the radiator 5 Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle 6 Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws...

Page 450: ...ors 11 Replace bulb s as necessary CAUTION Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result Always us...

Page 451: ...erclockwise 1 4 turn to unlock the bulb from the housing 4 Pull the bulb straight out from the housing CAUTION Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to c...

Page 452: ...ector holding the housing and wir ing harness to the body 3 Turn the desired bulb socket 1 4 turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing 4 Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket 450 MAINT...

Page 453: ...ct other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result Outside Bulbs Cargo Lamps Inside Bulb Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 5 Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing Cab Top Clearan...

Page 454: ...2 Rotate the socket 1 4 turn and pull it from the lamp assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight from it s socket and replace 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 455: ...Liters Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 5 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 5 7L Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mil...

Page 456: ...t Engine Oil 5 7L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filt...

Page 457: ...nsed ATF 4 product Front and Rear Axle Fluid 4500 5500 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 brake fluid...

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Page 459: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule 458 5 7L Gas Engine 458 Required Maintenance Intervals 460 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S...

Page 460: ...at it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Due will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sou...

Page 461: ...oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Due in Und...

Page 462: ...needed Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required main...

Page 463: ...of irregular wear even if it occurs before 16 000 miles 26 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary...

Page 464: ...s Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 32 000 miles 52 000 km Replace the engin...

Page 465: ...fore 48 000 miles 78 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Lube the front drive shaft fitting 4x...

Page 466: ...er Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 56 000 miles 91 000 km Lube the front drive shaft fitting 4x4 only Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Cod...

Page 467: ...th four wheel disc brakes Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet snow plowing or frequent trailer towing Change the trans...

Page 468: ...chedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 80 000 miles 130 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the fo...

Page 469: ...er Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 88 000 miles 143 000 km Lube the front drive shaft fitting 4x4 only Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Co...

Page 470: ...es equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the transfer case fluid Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod...

Page 471: ...Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 112 000 miles 182 000 km If using your ve...

Page 472: ...rive shaft fitting 4x4 only Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Ch...

Page 473: ...cessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Orde...

Page 474: ...boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fle...

Page 475: ...nt If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunc...

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Page 477: ...If You Need Assistance 477 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 478 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 478 In Mexico Contact 478 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 479 Serv...

Page 478: ...Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 483 Treadwear 483 Traction Grades 483 Temperature Grades 484 476 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE...

Page 479: ...nd of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a...

Page 480: ...cturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicl...

Page 481: ...ter the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive...

Page 482: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DV...

Page 483: ...about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers...

Page 484: ...ts and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting an...

Page 485: ...imes 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 v...

Page 486: ...d to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent high...

Page 487: ...INDEX 10...

Page 488: ...0 63 80 201 Airbag Maintenance 62 Airbag Side 58 Airbag Window Side Curtain 58 Alarm Security Alarm 18 Alarm Light 193 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 Alarm Panic 24 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7...

Page 489: ...tection 152 Belts Seat 40 80 Body Builders Guide 6 Body Mechanism Lubrication 417 Brake Fluid 428 455 Brake System 312 427 Anti Lock ABS 313 Fluid Check 428 Master Cylinder 428 Parking 310 Warning Lig...

Page 490: ...aint Tether Anchors 69 74 Child Seat 65 71 Cigar Lighter 169 Cleaning Wheels 437 Climate Control 262 Clock 225 234 Cold Weather Operation 280 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 262 Compact Spare Tire 331 Com...

Page 491: ...Differential Limited Slip 304 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 433 Power Steering 309 Disabled Vehicle Towing 399 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 425 Door Locks 29 Door Locks Automatic 31 Driving T...

Page 492: ...Flooded Starting 280 Jump Starting 392 Oil 410 454 Oil Filler Cap 412 Oil Selection 411 Oil Synthetic 412 Temperature Gauge 190 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 61 Entry System Illuminated 20 Event...

Page 493: ...le Differential 430 Fuel 341 Adding 346 Diesel 454 Filler Cap Gas Cap 347 Filter 454 Gauge 190 Light 197 Octane Rating 341 Requirements 341 Tank Capacity 453 Fuses 440 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 347 406...

Page 494: ...s 447 Automatic 148 Cleaning 439 High Beam 154 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 154 Lights On Reminder 152 Passing 154 Switch 148 Heated Mirrors 91 180 Heated Seats 133 Heater 263 Heater Engine Block...

Page 495: ...ay Wipers 155 Introduction 4 Inverter Outlet 115V 170 Jack Location 380 Jump Starting 392 Key In Reminder 16 Key Programming 18 Key Replacement 17 Key Sentry Immobilizer 16 Keyless Entry System 20 Key...

Page 496: ...h Beam 154 197 High Beam Indicator 197 High Beam Low Beam Select 154 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 190 Interior 151 164 Lights On Reminder 152 Low Fuel 197 Oil Pressure 200 Passing 154 Seat...

Page 497: ...Manual Service 481 Memory Seat 141 Mini Trip Computer 213 Mirrors 87 Automatic Dimming 87 Electric Powered 90 Heated 91 Memory 141 Outside 88 Rearview 87 Trailer Towing 92 Modifications Alterations V...

Page 498: ...Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 88 Overdrive 292 Overdrive OFF Switch 292 Overhead Console 163 Overheating Engine 191 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 481 Panic Alarm 24 Park...

Page 499: ...0 Rear Window Sliding 181 Reclining Front Seats 138 Recorder Event Data 64 Recreational Towing 368 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral N 371 373 Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral N 372 376 Reformu...

Page 500: ...e 440 Seat Belt Reminder 52 Seat Belts 39 40 80 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 49 And Pregnant Women 53 Child Restraint 65 68 Extender 53 Front Seat 40 Inspection 80 Reminder 203 Seats 129 141 Ad...

Page 501: ...ow Chains Tire Chains 336 Snow Plow 364 Snow Tires 338 Spare Tire 331 332 Spark Plugs 454 Speed Control Cruise Control 160 Speedometer 191 Starting 26 279 Automatic Transmission 279 Cold Weather 280 E...

Page 502: ...ion Number TIN 318 Tire Markings 315 Tire Safety Information 315 Tires 82 324 483 Aging Life of Tires 334 Air Pressure 324 Chains 336 Compact Spare 331 Dual 340 388 General Information 324 High Speed...

Page 503: ...rrors 92 Trailer and Tongue Weight 354 Wiring 362 Trailer Towing Guide 354 Trailer Weight 354 Transfer Case 431 Electronically Shifted 298 Fluid 455 Transmission Automatic 284 432 Fluid 455 Maintenanc...

Page 504: ...ng Lights Instrument Cluster Description 190 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 480 Washers Windshield 156 418 Washing Vehicle 435 Water Driving Through 306 Wheel and Wheel Trim 437 Wheel an...

Page 505: ...d The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to en...

Page 506: ...Chrysler Group LLC 12DD43 126 AB 2nd Edition Printed in U S A...

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