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Summary of Contents for 2014 TRUCK 1500

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Page 2: ...NT The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control resulting in a collision and personal injury Chrysler Group L...

Page 3: ...onnect 8 4A AND Uconnect 8 4AN IF EQUIPPED 45 Uconnect 3 0 54 Uconnect 5 0 56 Uconnect 8 4A 62 Uconnect 8 4AN 79 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS 97 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 98 PROGRAMM...

Page 4: ...RES 182 WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE 182 EXTERIOR BULBS 183 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER 184 CHRYSLER CANADA INC CUSTOMER CENTER 184 ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED 184 PUBL...

Page 5: ...sler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on p...

Page 6: ...hile the vehicle is moving Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can ca...

Page 7: ...Enter N Go and Remote Start range If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves If your symptoms...

Page 8: ...DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6...

Page 9: ...g 34 K Switch Panel Diesel Exhaust Brake Tow Haul pg 116 Electronic Stability Control pg 130 Air Suspension System ParkSense Rear Park Assist pg 37 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS pg 130 Front He...

Page 10: ...Bag Warning Light Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE Brake Warning Light Malfunction Indicato...

Page 11: ...e Indicator 4WD Auto Indicator Electronic Stability Control ESC Indicator Light Electronic Stability Control ESC Off Indicator Cargo Lamp On Indicator Door Ajar Indicator Electronic Speed Control Set...

Page 12: ...tter go dead there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors To remove the emergency key slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with...

Page 13: ...ess Enter N Go Key Fob transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver or passenger front door handles press the door handle LOCK button to lock all doors DO NOT grab the door handle when pressing the doo...

Page 14: ...mitter Key Fob may have a low or dead battery In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch Put the nose side of the Key Fob side opposite of the Emergency Key against...

Page 15: ...controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or killed THEFT ALARM To Arm Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open To Disarm Press the Key Fob...

Page 16: ...you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS AIR BAGS This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplemen...

Page 17: ...ter any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately CHILD RESTRAINTS Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat if available According to...

Page 18: ...seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat Lift the cover if equipped and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal Install the child restraint an...

Page 19: ...seat and over to the center tether strap loop 4 Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop see diagram Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions NOTE If th...

Page 20: ...r left outboard seat 3 Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the right or left outboard tether strap loop...

Page 21: ...retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle Next extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retr...

Page 22: ...n incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top te...

Page 23: ...e programmed within 5 seconds of pressing button 1 or 2 Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob Refer to the Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details...

Page 24: ...for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls and there are soft keys in the radio that control the front heated seats Press the switch once to select H...

Page 25: ...d for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overhea...

Page 26: ...sted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control is set CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the...

Page 27: ...is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recom mended viscosity and qua...

Page 28: ...ver inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is desired Mist Feature When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle is needed push the washer knob located o...

Page 29: ...he approaching vehicle is out of view Refer to Programmable Features in Electronics for further details Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme left position to fully dim the...

Page 30: ...me to turn the system off Set With the Speed Control on push and release the SET DECEL switch to set a desired speed Accel Decel Push and hold the RESUME ACCEL switch to accelerate or push and hold th...

Page 31: ...oo fast for the conditions and you could lose control A collision could be the result Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery EIG...

Page 32: ...ted during any driving condition When towing a trailer or operating the vehicle in off road conditions using ERS shift control will help you maximize both performance and engine braking Move the conso...

Page 33: ...your Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT ERS OPERATION 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION The Electronic Range Select ERS shift control allows the driver to limit the highest avail...

Page 34: ...ed when this occurs Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Off Road 2 OR2 Raises the vehicle approximately 2 in 51 mm This p...

Page 35: ...on Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details Air Suspension Modes The Air Suspension system has multiple mo...

Page 36: ...running MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT TOUCH SCREEN Air Recirculation Max A C Rotate the Temperature Control to the MAX A C position to automatically turn on both Air Conditioning and Recirculation...

Page 37: ...mate Control Knobs Air Recirculation Use recirculation for maximum A C operation For window defogging turn the recirculation button off Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This...

Page 38: ...Climate Controls Climate Control Knobs Press the AUTO button or AUTO soft key Select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature buttons for the driver or passenger The system will m...

Page 39: ...the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE a warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone that changes speed depending on the distance of the object from the bumper will sound Servi...

Page 40: ...nt tire pressure settings based on vehicle loading The Tire Light Load Switch is located on the Instrument Panel below the climate controls The Light Load Inflation and Max Load Inflation tire pressur...

Page 41: ...y pushing the switch once If the tire pressure monitoring light and a low tire message appears in the cluster inflate the tire pressures to the Max Load Inflation setting as indicated in the Supplemen...

Page 42: ...Sunroof Press and release the VENT button and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent and will occur regardless of sunroof position During Express Vent operation any mov...

Page 43: ...hicle with an open sunroof You could also be severely injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured Do not allow small children to operate t...

Page 44: ...YOUR VEHICLE S SOUND SYSTEM ELECTRONICS 42...

Page 45: ...ELECTRONICS 43...

Page 46: ...Screen Three hard keys on either side of the display Uconnect 8 4A 8 4 Touch Screen Climate soft key in lower menu bar HD Button will NOT be visible on right side of screen when viewing AM or FM Siriu...

Page 47: ...on via text or E mail Voice Texting so you can compose send and receive text messages with your voice while keeping your hands on the wheel Requires a cell phone that supports Bluetooth Message Access...

Page 48: ...com Uconnect Access Registration U S Residents Only NOTE To unlock the full potential of Uconnect Access in your vehicle you first need to register with Uconnect Access 1 From the parked vehicle with...

Page 49: ...ith your existing user name and password For assistance with this web based registration process U S residents can call Uconnect Care at 855 792 4241 At this point your vehicle is registered with Ucon...

Page 50: ...unt PIN After entering this four digit PIN touch the Complete key to make the purchase 8 You will receive a confirmation message that your purchase has been submitted Touch the OK to end the process N...

Page 51: ...llowing steps 1 Touch the Uconnect App and open the Uconnect Store and go to My Apps 2 In My Apps select Settings and then Reinstall App and lastly Continue 3 Your Apps have been successfully re insta...

Page 52: ...ee that 9 1 1 operators may like any other 9 1 1 call record conversations and sounds in and near your vehicle upon connection 3 Roadside Assistance If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with this f...

Page 53: ...onnectivity that s built in and ready to go whenever you are Once your vehicle is registered for Uconnect Access you can purchase a Wifi Hotspot subscription at the Uconnect Store After you ve made yo...

Page 54: ...g your user name and Uconnect Security PIN Touch the App button on your smartphone with the closed lock icon to lock the door and touch the open lock icon to unlock the driver s door You can set up no...

Page 55: ...Air Bag Warning Light on the instrument panel if a malfunction is detected in any part of the air bag system If the Air Bag Warning Light is illuminated the air bag system may not be working properly...

Page 56: ...on the desired selection 3 Once the time is set press the Back button to exit the time screen Audio Press the AUDIO button on the radio faceplate The Audio Menu shows the following options for you to...

Page 57: ...ass tracks without stopping USB Audio Jack AUX Operation USB iPod USB iPod Mode is entered by either inserting a USB Jump Drive or iPod cable into the USB port or by touching the Media button located...

Page 58: ...e perform either of the following Press the More hard key on the right side of the display next press the Time soft key and then press the Set soft key Press the Settings hard key on the right side of...

Page 59: ...rs Touch the Center C soft key to reset the balance and fade to the factory setting Press the back arrow soft key when done Speed Adjustable Touch the Speed Adjusted Volume soft key to select between...

Page 60: ...hange Our satellite service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D C Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR with coverage limitations Our Interne...

Page 61: ...m music to your vehicle s sound system Press the Media hard key then touch the Source soft key Select Bluetooth to change the mode to Bluetooth if the device is paired allowing the music from your por...

Page 62: ...you can say a command You can chain commands together for faster results Say Call Joe Doe mobile for example For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between...

Page 63: ...plin genre rock album Ragtime Favorites PHONE Call Initiation Requires that phone has been Bluetooth paired with radio Dial 123 456 7890 phone number Call John Smith mobile home office other Redial Sh...

Page 64: ...nt If you do need to set the time manually follow the instructions below for Model 8 4A For Model 8 4A turn the unit on then touch the time display at the top of the screen Touch Yes If the time is no...

Page 65: ...izer Touch the Equalizer soft key to activate the Equalizer screen Touch the or soft keys or by touching and dragging over the level bar for each of the equalizer bands The level value which spans bet...

Page 66: ...et every channel available on your satellite radio and enjoy all you want all in one place Hear commercial free music plus sports news talk and entertainment Get all the premium programming including...

Page 67: ...riendly Package Browse Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing or Genre listing Favorites Game Zone Weather and Jump settings also provide a way to browse the SiriusXM channel list Browse Sub Men...

Page 68: ...dian residents to cancel See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www siriusxm com US residents or www siruisxm ca Canadian residents All fees and programming subject to change Our satell...

Page 69: ...ortable device are controlled using the device buttons The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device To route the audio cable out of the center console use the access cut out in the...

Page 70: ...upport the USB port features Please visit Apple s website for iPod software updates SD Card Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot Song playback can be controlled using the rad...

Page 71: ...switch to the appropriate mode when some thing is first connected or inserted into the system NAVIGATION DEALER ACTIVATED OPTION Your Uconnect 8 4A is Navigation Ready and can be equipped with Naviga...

Page 72: ...of Interest soft key Select a Category and then a subcategory if necessary Select your destination and touch the Yes soft key Finding a Place by Spelling the Name From the Main Navigation Menu touch t...

Page 73: ...ound locations To delete your Home location or other saved locations so you can save a new Home location touch the Where To soft key from the Main Navigation menu then touch the Go Home soft key and i...

Page 74: ...Phone is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communica tions system with Voice Command Capability see Voice Command section The Uconnect Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile ph...

Page 75: ...e system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone Selecting Yes will make this phone the highest priority This phone will take precedence over other paired phones within ra...

Page 76: ...main phone screen Voice Command Tips Using complete names i e Call John Doe vs Call John will result in greater system accuracy You can chain commands together for faster results Say Call John Doe mo...

Page 77: ...e turned on paired to Uconnect Phone and have network coverage VOICE COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE Uconnect 8 4A Voice Command Quick Reference If the Uconnect Voice Command button exists on your steering wh...

Page 78: ...can say a command You can chain commands together for faster results Say Navigate to 1234 Main Street Hometown California for example For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at leas...

Page 79: ...re not Voice Command accessible Cancel Help to listen to suggested commands specific to current need Repeat Launch Yelp Required 1st voice command to launch Yelp app Yelp Search Required 2nd voice com...

Page 80: ...dress book Show display list contacts Voice Texting Available during trial period or if subscribed to Uconnect Access Advantage Create a text message using Voice Command Capability Send a message to J...

Page 81: ...hospital for nearest desired general POI Italian restaurants for nearest specified POI category Hotels restaurants hospitals Starbucks in Miami location specified distance POI Uconnect 8 4AN Uconnect...

Page 82: ...to adjust Balance Fade Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume You can return to the Radio screen by touching the X located at the top right Balance Fade Touch the Balance Fade soft key to Balance audio b...

Page 83: ...will stop at the next listenable station once the arrow soft key is released Direct Tune Tune directly to a radio station by pressing the Tune button on the screen and entering the desired station nu...

Page 84: ...ek arrow soft keys for less than two seconds to seek through channels in SXM mode Touch and hold either arrow soft key for more than two seconds to bypass channels without stopping The radio will stop...

Page 85: ...ew a list of channels airing any of your Favorites Game Zone Provides alerts when your favorite sports teams are starting a game which is being aired on other SiriusXM channels or when their game scor...

Page 86: ...area and in AK and HI 2013 Sirius XM Radio Inc Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc Disc Operation Your vehicle may have a remote CD player located in the l...

Page 87: ...s track browse and list the contents The iPod battery charges when plugged into the USB port if supported by the specific device To route the USB iPod cable out of the center console use the access cu...

Page 88: ...h soft key while in Media mode Uconnect 8 4A 8 4AN Available Media Hubs Uconnect 8 4A 8 4AN Media Hub USB AUX Ports Media Hub SD USB AUX Ports Remote USB Port Fully Functional Remote USB Port Charg in...

Page 89: ...olume by touching the or soft keys Finding Points of Interest From the main Navigation menu touch the Where To soft key then touch the Points of Interest soft key Select a Category and then a subcateg...

Page 90: ...the Navigation system and the Main Navigation menu Touch the Where To soft key then touch the Go Home soft key You may enter your address directly use your current location as your home address or ch...

Page 91: ...see detailed traffic information you can pinpoint traffic incidents determine average traffic speed and estimate travel time along your route Since the service is integrated with a vehicle s navigatio...

Page 92: ...al weather information from radar maps to current and 5 day forecast Uconnect Phone Bluetooth HANDS FREE CALLING If the Uconnect Phone Button exists on your steering wheel then you have the Uconnect P...

Page 93: ...e system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone Selecting Yes will make this phone the highest priority This phone will take precedence over other paired phones within ra...

Page 94: ...main phone screen Voice Command Tips Using complete names i e Call John Doe vs Call John will result in greater system accuracy You can chain commands together for faster results Say Call John Doe mo...

Page 95: ...obile phone must be turned on paired to Uconnect Phone and have network coverage VOICE COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE Uconnect 8 4AN Voice Command Quick Reference If the Uconnect Voice Command button exists...

Page 96: ...he beep you can say a command You can chain commands together for faster results Say Call Joe Doe mobile for example For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap...

Page 97: ...re not Voice Command accessible Cancel Help to listen to suggested commands specific to current need Repeat Launch Yelp Required 1st voice command to launch Yelp app Yelp Search Required 2nd voice com...

Page 98: ...for John Smith any contact name in address book Show display list contacts Voice Texting Available during trial period or if subscribed to Uconnect Access Advantage Create a text message using Voice...

Page 99: ...ntrol Button Hotel restaurant gas station mail hospital for nearest desired general POI Italian restaurants for nearest specified POI category Hotels restaurants hospitals Starbucks in Miami location...

Page 100: ...k to a previous menu or sub menu Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to set the compass manually When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and t...

Page 101: ...The following settings allow you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed Digital Speedometer Press and release the UP or...

Page 102: ...Tow icon is highlighted Press the RIGHT arrow button and the next screen will display the following trailer trip information Trailer Trip Trailer Brake Multimeter Audio Press and release the UP or DOW...

Page 103: ...tion switch into the ON RUN position then press and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons I and III for up to 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be per...

Page 104: ...is complete NOTE If the device does not activate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training 7 To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remain...

Page 105: ...d can cause you and others to be severely injured or killed POWER INVERTER A 115 Volt 150 Watt power inverter outlet is located on the lower instru ment panel next to the climate control knob This out...

Page 106: ...lumn or a eight speed electronic shifter Inside the top storage tray Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment if equipped Rear of the center console storage compartment Quad Cab or Crew...

Page 107: ...dry hard surfaced roads When additional traction is required the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW posi tions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW do n...

Page 108: ...and 4WD AUTO or 4WD LOCK can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion at speeds up to 55 mph 88 km h Shifting between 2WD 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK into 4WD LOW must be made with the transmission in...

Page 109: ...and 4WD AUTO or 4WD LOCK can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion at speeds up to 55 mph 88 km h Shifting between 2WD 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK into 4WD LOW must be made with the transmission in...

Page 110: ...or RKE if equipped Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger brack...

Page 111: ...es only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts Care should always be exercised when operating a vehicle with unrestrained cargo Vehicle speeds may need to be reduced Severe turn...

Page 112: ...Box Side Storage Bins The cargo storage bins provide watertight lockable illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs 68 kg of evenly distributed cargo To open a storage bin press and release the pushbutton...

Page 113: ...the bin by pulling on the glow in the dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism Bed Extender The bed extender has three functional positions Storage Position Divider Position Ext...

Page 114: ...cargo room is needed To install the bed extender into the extender position perform the following Lower the tailgate Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle vertically in...

Page 115: ...load per cleat should not exceed 250 lbs 113 kg and the angle of the load on each cleat should not exceed 60 degrees above horizontal or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur WARNING Always clo...

Page 116: ...000 lbs 2 268 kg Max Towing 10 450 lbs 4 740 kg Max Payload 1 710 lbs 775 kg Standard Towing 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Max Towing 10 450 lbs 4 740 kg Max Payload 1 690 lbs 766 kg Standard Towing 5 000 lbs 2...

Page 117: ...kg Max Towing 12 300 lbs 5 579 kg Max Payload 3 120 lbs 1 415 kg Diesel 2500 ST SLT Bighorn Lonestar Laramie Outdoorsman 3500 ST SLT Bighorn Lonestar Laramie Outdoorsman 6 7L Cummins Turbo Diesel 6 Sp...

Page 118: ...witch a second time restores normal operation If the TOW HAUL mode is desired the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE MODULE The Integrated Trailer Brake Co...

Page 119: ...oper Trailer Brake Type appears on the screen GAIN Adjustment Buttons Pressing the buttons located on the left side of the module will increase decrease the brake control power output to the trailer b...

Page 120: ...n will result Recreational towing for two wheel drive models is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer If using a tow dolly fo...

Page 121: ...on or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing Tow only in the forward direction Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the transfer ca...

Page 122: ...which allow the engine parts to achieve final finish and fit during the first 6 000 miles 10 000 km DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES Engine Block Heater For ambient temperatures below 0 F 18 C engine...

Page 123: ...the crankcase diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the engine If the engine is allowed to idle under some conditions the idle speed may increase to 900 RPM then return to normal idle speed This...

Page 124: ...rol switches to increase engine idle speed and quickly warm the vehicle s interior This feature must be enabled by your dealer See your local dealer With the transmission in PARK the parking brake app...

Page 125: ...ter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing and install the new o ring into ring groove on the filter housi...

Page 126: ...ter drain valve 1 full turn counterclockwise and completely drain fuel and water into the approved container Close the water drain valve and remove the lid using a socket or strap wrench rotate counte...

Page 127: ...pipe opening as the fuel nozzle 3 Ensure the funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open 4 Pour fuel into funnel opening 5 Remove the funnel from filler pipe clean off prior to putting back in...

Page 128: ...eration in Process Exhaust Filter XX Full Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter DPF is self cleaning Maintain your current driving condition until regeneration is completed Exhaust System Regen...

Page 129: ...icle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction system in order to meet the very stringent diesel emissions standards required by the Environmental Protection Agency Selective Catalytic Reductio...

Page 130: ...This is normal operation The DEF pump will run for a period of time after engine shutdown to purge the DEF system This is normal operation Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF is con...

Page 131: ...could be damaged Therefore do not overfill the DEF tank Extra care should be taken when filling with portable containers to avoid overfilling Note the level of the DEF gauge in your instrument cluste...

Page 132: ...label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those t...

Page 133: ...nd the outside temperature is 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition CAUT...

Page 134: ...r or severe catalytic converter damage We recommend you do not operate the vehicle Have the vehicle serviced immediately Electronic Stability Control ESC OFF Indicator Light If the ESC OFF indicator l...

Page 135: ...ot functioning properly and that service is required For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indicator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Transmission Temperature...

Page 136: ...his allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If the te...

Page 137: ...he side of the seat To remove the cover pull the front part of the cover closest to the front of the seat toward you to release a locking tab Once the front of the cover is loose slide the cover towar...

Page 138: ...eel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at the end...

Page 139: ...oth the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position For example if the right front wheel is being changed block the left rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the ve...

Page 140: ...3 Placement of the jack 1500 Series Trucks When changing a front wheel place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 138...

Page 141: ...and 4x4 trucks when changing a rear wheel assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Place the jack under the axle between the wheel and the shock bracke...

Page 142: ...place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the wheel Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrenc...

Page 143: ...st clears the surface Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off On single rear wheel SRW trucks install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the wheel nuts toward the wheel On...

Page 144: ...s Reinstalling The Jack And Tools 1500 Series Trucks 1 Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn screw clockwise until the jack is snug 2 Position the jack and tool bag Make sure the...

Page 145: ...into bracket assembly clips Install the jack into bracket assembly and turn screw until jack is snug into bracket assembly 3 Place the jack and tool bracket assembly in the storage position holding th...

Page 146: ...off Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet When replacing the hub caps tilt the cap retainer over the lug nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a rubber mallet Be sure that...

Page 147: ...and install dual rear wheels use a proper vehicle lifting device NOTE When installing a spare tire as part of a dual rear wheel end combination the tire diameter of the two individual tires must be co...

Page 148: ...st the underside of the vehicle Continue to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click three or four times It cannot be overtightened Push against the tire several times to be sure it is...

Page 149: ...flashers Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Do not let anyone sit in th...

Page 150: ...ARK and turn the ignition to OFF Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical accessories If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach...

Page 151: ...long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting WARNING When temperatures are below the freezing point electrolyte in a d...

Page 152: ...hooks Tow straps and chains may break causing serious injury SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position you can use the following procedu...

Page 153: ...t the vehicle Release the parking brake MANUAL PARK RELEASE EIGHT SPEED TRANSMISSION In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK such as a dead batte...

Page 154: ...e Manual Park Release Push the locking tab to the right to unlock the lever Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward to its original position until the locking tab snaps into place to secure the l...

Page 155: ...erable Transmission in NEUTRAL 30 mph 48 km h max 15 miles 24 km max distance Auto Transmission in PARK Manual Transmission in gear NOT NEUTRAL Transfer Case in NEUTRAL Tow in FORWARD direction Wheel...

Page 156: ...nged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control ESC then press the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic Stability Control ESC system in Partia...

Page 157: ...tor and or brake pedal How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your...

Page 158: ...r of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could op...

Page 159: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 6L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 157...

Page 160: ...4 7L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 158...

Page 161: ...5 7L ENGINE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 159...

Page 162: ...6 7L DIESEL ENGINE 2500 3500 68RFE TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 160...

Page 163: ...6 7L DIESEL ENGINE 3500 AS68RC HD TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 161...

Page 164: ...5 7L We recommend you use API certified 5W 20 engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to you oil filler cap for correct SAE grade 3 6L Engine 6 Quarts 5 7 Liter...

Page 165: ...4 oz of MOPAR Limited Slip Additive MS 10111 Front and Rear Axle 2500 3500 Models We recommend you use Synthetic GL 5 SAE 75W 90 Limited Slip 10 5 11 5 inch Rear Axles Limited slip additive is not req...

Page 166: ...acities Engine Coolant 6 7L Turbo Diesel Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant Ten Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology 5 7 Gallons 21 4 Liters Engine Oil with Filt...

Page 167: ...dilute the No 2 diesel fuel with 50 No 1 diesel fuel This will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax plugging of the fuel filters This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up...

Page 168: ...mend you use Synthetic GL 5 SAE 75W 90 Synthetic MS 9763 Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 If DOT 3 is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended Brake Fluids Pow...

Page 169: ...hed and refilled with fresh OAT coolant conforming to MS 12106 by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additio...

Page 170: ...xt 500 miles 805 km Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your autho...

Page 171: ...it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads shoes...

Page 172: ...ary X X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces If gear oil leakage is suspected check the fluid level If using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing change...

Page 173: ...transmission fluid and filter X Inspect the transfer case fluid change for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X Change the transfer case fluid X Inspect and replace PCV...

Page 174: ...00 km or 6 Years 70 000 Miles 112 000 km or 7 Years 80 000 Miles 128 000 km or 8 Years Odometer Date Signature Autho rized Service Center 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 9 Years 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or...

Page 175: ...cate outer tie rod ends Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all receipts Oil Change Indicator System Your vehicle is equipped with an...

Page 176: ...Cab models are operated with greater than 5 levels of Biodiesel the oil change interval must not exceed 12 500 miles 20 000 km under any circum stances See the Fuel Requirements section for more info...

Page 177: ...lter element X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X X X X Inspect and adjust parking brake X X X X Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces If gear oil leakage is suspected check the fluid level If u...

Page 178: ...transmission fluid and filter s if using your vehicle for any of the following police fleet or frequent trailer towing 68RFE transmission only X Change the manual transmission fluid if using your veh...

Page 179: ...4 Months 37 500 Miles 60 000 km or 30 Months 45 000 Miles 72 000 km or 36 Months 52 500 Miles 84 000 km or 42 Months Odometer Date Signature Autho rized Service Center 60 000 Miles 96 000 km or 48 Mon...

Page 180: ...y Control Pump F07 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid F08 40 Amp Green Emissions Diesel If Equipped F09 40 Amp Green Diesel Fuel Heater If Equipped F10 40 Amp Green Body Controller Exterior Lighting 2 F10...

Page 181: ...nk Diesel Fuel Heater 2 if equipped F38 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter 115V AC If Equipped F39 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface Module 1 If Equipped F41 10 Amp Red Active Grill Shutter F42 20 Amp Yell...

Page 182: ...p Motor F71 25 Amp Natural Amplifier F72 10 Amp Red Voltage Stabilizer Modules If Equipped F74 20 Amp Yellow Gas Engine 10 Amp Red Diesel Engine Brake Vacuum Pump Gas Diesel If Equipped F75 10 Amp Red...

Page 183: ...01 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror Smart High Beams If Equipped F104 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets Instrument Panel Center Console CAUTION When installing the power distribution center cover it is i...

Page 184: ...ver inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could l...

Page 185: ...horized Dealer Fog Lamp Horizontal shape 9145 Fog Lamp Vertical shape 9006 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 921 Rear Cargo Lamp 921 LED Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL Cargo Lamp LED Serviced a...

Page 186: ...gine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition...

Page 187: ...blems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov...

Page 188: ...bular Side Steps Fuel Filler Door Cast Aluminum Wheels Front Air Deflector Grille Body Side Molding EXTERIOR Bedliners Running Boards Fender Flares Composite Tonneau Cover Bed Extender Bed Mat Bed Rug...

Page 189: ...sion Control System 27 Cruise Control Speed Control 28 Cruise Light 28 Customer Assistance 184 Customer Programmable Features 99 Defects Reporting 185 Defroster Rear Window 34 35 Defroster Windshield...

Page 190: ...in Fuel 120 MOPAR Accessories 186 Navigation 69 87 New Vehicle Break In Period 25 120 Oil Change Indicator 133 173 Oil Change Indicator Reset 133 Oil Engine Capacity 162 Outlet Power 104 Overheating E...

Page 191: ...TPMS 38 Pressure Warning Light 130 Tow Haul 116 Tow Hooks Emergency 150 Towing Disabled Vehicle 153 Recreational 118 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome 118 Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight 114...

Page 192: ...g 56 Uconnect 8 4A pg 62 Uconnect 8 4AN pg 79 How do I activate the Audio Jack Uconnect 3 0 pg 55 Uconnect 5 0 pg 58 Uconnect 8 4A pg 67 Uconnect 8 4AN pg 67 How do I set the clock on my radio Uconnec...

Page 193: ...odule pg 116 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking pg 130 How do I change a flat tire pg 137 How do I Jump Start my vehicle pg 148 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Where...

Page 194: ...NOTES 192...

Page 195: ...you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new RAM and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions H...

Page 196: ...tore Keyword RAM Toolbox or scanning the Microsoft Tag To put Microsoft Tags to work for you use your mobile phone s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader like the free one at www ge...

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