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Recommended Distribution Hitch Adjustment

Towing With 1500 Air Suspension

1. Set air suspension to normal ride height. No action is

required if already in normal ride height.

NOTE:

The vehicle must remain in the engine run position

with all doors closed while attaching a trailer for proper
leveling of the air suspension system.

2. Position the truck to be ready to connect to the trailer

(do not connect the trailer).

With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)

Improper Adjustment Of Weight-Distributing Hitch

(Incorrect)

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Summary of Contents for Chassis CAB 2018

Page 1: ...SPECIALISTS Second Edition Rev 1 Printed in the U S A 2017 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 18DD 126 AB C h a s s i s C A B O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 8 P...

Page 2: ...ptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and...

Page 3: ...NG TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 5 SAFETY 159 6 STARTING AND OPERATING 235 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 317 8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 355 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 5 Essential Information 5 Symbols 6 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 7 VAN CONVERSIONS CAMPERS 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 7 1...

Page 6: ...ion Refer to the Driving Tips section for further information This Owner s Manual has been prepared with the assis tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and m...

Page 7: ...that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained techni cians and genuine MOPAR parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Essential Information Consult the...

Page 8: ...Symbols Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner s Manual 6 INTRODUCTION...

Page 9: ...onitors VCRs heaters stoves refrigerators etc For warranty coverage and service on these items contact the applicable manufacturer Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by the con...

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Page 11: ...GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS FRONT VIEW 10 REAR VIEW 11 INSTRUMENT PANEL 12 INTERIOR 13 2...

Page 12: ...FRONT VIEW Front View 1 Exterior Mirrors 4 Windshield 2 Doors 5 Headlights 3 Wheels Tires 6 Hood Engine Compartment 10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 13: ...REAR VIEW Rear View 1 Rear Lights 2 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11...

Page 14: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 Air Vents 4 Instrument Cluster 2 Multifunction Lever 5 Radio 3 Steering Wheel 12 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 15: ...INTERIOR Interior 1 Door Locks Window Switches 4 Switch Panel 2 Seats 5 Climate Controls 3 Gear Selector 2 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 13...

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Page 17: ...ode 30 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle 30 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle 30 Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped 30 General Information 31 SENTRY KEY 31 Cust...

Page 18: ...straint Adjustment 54 Front Head Restraint Removal 55 Rear Head Restraint Removal 55 STEERING WHEEL 56 Tilt Steering Column 56 Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped 57 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED...

Page 19: ...th Automatic Headlights Only 71 Headlight Delay 72 Lights On Reminder 72 Fog Lights If Equipped 72 Turn Signals 73 Lane Change Assist If Equipped 73 Cargo Light 73 Battery Saver 74 INTERIOR LIGHTS 74...

Page 20: ...ramming A Rolling Code 101 Programming A Non Rolling Code 103 Canadian Gate Operator Programming 104 Using HomeLink 105 Security 105 Troubleshooting Tips 106 General Information 107 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT...

Page 21: ...on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired position It also contains the key fob and an emergency key which stores in the rear of the key fob The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicl...

Page 22: ...y fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand NOTE When using the emergency key to gain access to your vehicle be aware that the security alarm may be triggered Put the...

Page 23: ...Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver s door Push the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and the tailgate The turn signal lights will fla...

Page 24: ...ity alarm system activated will cause the alarm to sound Push the unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm system Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off push the...

Page 25: ...battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pul...

Page 26: ...requires screw removal if equipped and gently prying the two halves of the key fob apart Make sure not to damage the seal during removal Remove Screw From Key Fob Case Separating WIN Key Fob Case 24 G...

Page 27: ...n autho rized dealer General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency RF devices equipped in this vehicle This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and wi...

Page 28: ...ndow switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel th...

Page 29: ...s A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or gear selector Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in...

Page 30: ...urth position is START during start RUN will illuminate NOTE In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button the key fob may have a low or dead battery In this situation a back u...

Page 31: ...rom previous remote start event Vehicle security alarm not active WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox ide CO which is odorless a...

Page 32: ...u can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Push and release the remote start button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 m...

Page 33: ...eration by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses a key fob an Ignition N...

Page 34: ...tronics Customer Key Programming Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer Replacement Keys NOTE Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start a...

Page 35: ...s and or turn signals will flash and vehicle security light will flash repeatedly For an additional 15 minutes only the headlights will turn on the park lamps and or turn signals and vehicle security...

Page 36: ...lid key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle However you can create conditions where the system will give you a f...

Page 37: ...event of an collision lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Before exiting a vehicle always shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the manual transm...

Page 38: ...may not be able to be detected by the vehicle Keyless Enter N Go system if it is located next to a mobile phone laptop or other electronic device these devices may block the key fob s wireless signal...

Page 39: ...equipped The key fob may not be able to be detected by the vehicle passive entry system if it is located next to a mobile phone laptop or other electronic device these devices may block the key fob s...

Page 40: ...OFF position If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle fo...

Page 41: ...hicle This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful...

Page 42: ...o Know Your Instrument Panel for further information For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio refer to Uconnect Settings in Multimedia for further infor mation NOTE Use the Auto Unlock Doors fea...

Page 43: ...the window and open the door with the outside door handle SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a...

Page 44: ...riving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts a...

Page 45: ...nts The outboard seat portions are each 40 of the total width of the seat On some models the back of the center portion 20 easily folds down to provide an armrest center storage compart ment Manual Re...

Page 46: ...r seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver s seat cushion There are two power seat switches that are used to control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback Adjusting The...

Page 47: ...will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in lo...

Page 48: ...t can be adjusted both forward and rearward Push the seat switch forward or rearward The seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position has been reached Adj...

Page 49: ...OTE Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs one key fob can be linked to memory position 1 and the other key fob can be linked to memory position 2 The memory seat buttons are located on the outboa...

Page 50: ...media for further information If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen you must select the Key Fob Linked To Memory feature through the instrument cluster display Refer to Instru ment Cluste...

Page 51: ...o Memory Position Recall To recall the memory setting for driver two using the memory switch push memory button 2 on the memory switch To recall the memory settings for driver two using the key fob pu...

Page 52: ...or Easy Entry Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position NOTE The Easy Entry Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory The E...

Page 53: ...t are equipped with remote start the heated seats can be programed to come on during a remote start If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen this feature can be programmed through the Uconnect s...

Page 54: ...passenger compartment and pull air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures The fans operate at two speeds HI and...

Page 55: ...er ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash Head restraints should n...

Page 56: ...pped with adjustable and removable head restraints To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint push the adjustment button located on the base of the head...

Page 57: ...int 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of the head WARNING A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serio...

Page 58: ...s you to tilt the steering column upward or downward The tilt lever is located on the steering column below the multifunction lever Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering colu...

Page 59: ...n models that are equipped with remote start the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect system Refer to Uconnect S...

Page 60: ...In Reverse NOTE Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full pedal travel Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat pedal position For vehicles equipped with...

Page 61: ...by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Automatic Dimming Mi...

Page 62: ...mera Display If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the windshield The mirror installs on the windshield button with a c...

Page 63: ...To Know Your Instrument Panel or Uconnect Settings in Multimedia WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Rel...

Page 64: ...rror control switch To adjust a mirror push either the L left or R right button to select the mirror that you want to adjust Using the mirror control switch push on any of the four arrows for the dire...

Page 65: ...o the normal driving position If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled a potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors back to the home position If the mirror does not e...

Page 66: ...onary or traveling at moderate speeds If you attempt to power fold the mirrors at high speeds they may not fully open or close You should slow down to a moderate speed and complete the operation When...

Page 67: ...railer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror and can be adjusted separately Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors a...

Page 68: ...Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse position NOTE The Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature is not turned on when delivered from the factory This feature ca...

Page 69: ...l the sun visor along the Slide On Rod until the sun visor is in the desired posi tion EXTERIOR LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel next to...

Page 70: ...the outside mirrors they can be turned off through the instrument cluster display or the Uconnect radio For further information refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument...

Page 71: ...e Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights...

Page 72: ...ight switch to the AUTO headlight posi tion 3 Push the multifunction lever away from you toward front of vehicle to engage the high beam mode NOTE This system will not activate until the vehicle is at...

Page 73: ...clockwise To turn off the parking lights rotate the headlight switch back to the O off position Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only When this feature is active the headl...

Page 74: ...hts On Reminder If the headlights parking lights or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The fog lights...

Page 75: ...n the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defec tive Lane Change Assist If Equipped Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or l...

Page 76: ...rn off INTERIOR LIGHTS Courtesy Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened when the dimmer control rotating wheel on the bottom of the switch is rotated to the far r...

Page 77: ...urn off after 15 minutes Ambient Light The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature This light casts illumination for improved visibility of the floor console area Dimmer Control The...

Page 78: ...gh the Uconnect system Refer to Uconnect Settings in Multi media for further details Illuminated Approach The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob to unlock the doors or open any door...

Page 79: ...of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable For maxi mum delay between cycles rotate the control knob upward...

Page 80: ...eded push the washer knob located on the end of the multifunction lever inward to the first detent and release The wipers will cycle one time and automatically shut off NOTE The mist feature does not...

Page 81: ...he Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside temperature is greater than 32 F 0 C Transmission In NEUTRAL Position...

Page 82: ...n desired interior conditions Manual Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description MAX A C Setting Rotate the Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until it is set to MAX A C This is the coldest s...

Page 83: ...he outside air position for maximum defogging Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost The A C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection Front Defrost S...

Page 84: ...d so air comes from the instrument panel outlets floor outlets defrost outlets and demist outlets The Mode settings are as follows Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument pa...

Page 85: ...f the LED indicator and the A C compressor Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired temperature Also make sure to select only Panel Bi Level or Floor modes CAUTION Failure to follow these ca...

Page 86: ...Manual Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Uconnect 4C 4C NAV With Manual Temperature Controls 84 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 87: ...Automatic Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Uconnect 3 With 5 inch Display With Automatic Temperature Controls 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 85...

Page 88: ...Uconnect 4C 4C NAV With Automatic Temperature Controls 86 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 89: ...Button Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity ar...

Page 90: ...n Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets When the defrost button is selected the blower level may increase Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature set tings for best windshield...

Page 91: ...increased and decreased re spectively NOTE Temperature numbers will only be displayed if the system is equipped with Automatic Temperature Control SYNC Button If Equipped Press the SYNC button on the...

Page 92: ...irect the flow of air The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction There is a shut off wheel lo cated below the air v...

Page 93: ...surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heat ing elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Do not use scrapers sharp instruments...

Page 94: ...ty or if rapid cooling is desired you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button The Recirculation indicator will illuminate when this but ton is selected Press...

Page 95: ...speed and transition into Auto mode Manual Operation Override This system offers a full complement of manual override features The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will be turned off when the syst...

Page 96: ...rost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed Do not use the Recirculation mode without A C for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in...

Page 97: ...Operating Tips Chart 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 95...

Page 98: ...is opened WARNING Never leave children unattended in a vehicle Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipp...

Page 99: ...uring auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually WARNING There is no anti pinch protection when the window is almost closed Be sure...

Page 100: ...ain open or partially open positions This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffet...

Page 101: ...vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Use a firm downward push at the front center of the h...

Page 102: ...or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assis tance Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transce...

Page 103: ...hat your vehicle is outside of your garage or that the garage door remains open at all times Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time Do not erase cha...

Page 104: ...play repeat from Step 2 5 At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the LEARN or TRAINING button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door open...

Page 105: ...k button you want to program while you push and hold the hand held transmitter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons until the instrument cluster display changes from CHANNEL TRAIN ING to CHANNEL TRA...

Page 106: ...ting of the garage door or gate motor 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position NOTE For vehicle s equipped with Keyless Enter N Go place the ignition in the RUN position with the Engine ON Fo...

Page 107: ...pen at all times 2 Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the instrument cluster display shows CHANNEL TRAINING Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Canadian...

Page 108: ...noxide a danger ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you...

Page 109: ...his device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired opera tion NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for complianc...

Page 110: ...ment push upward on the handle release The glove compartment door will automatically open To open the lower glove compartment pull the release handle Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment 10...

Page 111: ...e compartments are located in both the driver and passenger rear door trim panels Center Storage Compartment If Equipped The center storage compartment is located between the driver and passenger seat...

Page 112: ...could be thrown about endangering occupants of the vehicle Items stored should not exceed a total of 10 lbs 4 5 kg Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to raise the cover The upper st...

Page 113: ...nsole compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli sion The center console is equipped with a front storage bin located next to the cupholders This storage bin may be equipped with a manual sl...

Page 114: ...ped In floor storage bins are located in front of the second row seats and can be used for extra storage The storage bins have removable liners that can be easily removed for cleaning To open in floor...

Page 115: ...ls with a 60 40 rear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor WARNING Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor While driving or in an accident you may experience abru...

Page 116: ...hion s to the upward position 2 Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position 3 Reverse the procedure to store the load floor Unfolding The Load Floor L...

Page 117: ...d Floor Crew Cab 1 Lift the 60 40 seat cushion s to the upward position 2 Unfold both the legs using the straps Load Floor Legs In Stowed Position Load Floor Legs In Opened Position 3 GETTING TO KNOW...

Page 118: ...sition 2 Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor 3 Lift the load floor up to access storage under the load floor WARNING Do not drive with the load floor in the up position W...

Page 119: ...ditional storage under the rear seats Lift the seats to access the storage compartment To open the storage compartments unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor and lift upwar...

Page 120: ...0 Seats The cupholders are located on the backside of the center portion of the front seat 20 Fold down the center section of the front seat to gain access to the cupholders Rear Cupholders If Equippe...

Page 121: ...CC positions for the outlet to provide power The battery symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the battery and can provide power at all times NOTE To ensure proper operation a Mopar knob an...

Page 122: ...cations Lower left and lower right of the center stack when equipped with a bench seat Center console when equipped with bucket seats Power Outlets Center Stack 1 Power Outlet 2 USB Port Charge Only P...

Page 123: ...Rear of the center console storage compartment Quad Cab or Crew Cab Power Outlet Rear Center Console Power Outlet Rear Center Console Fuse 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 121...

Page 124: ...ck and failure CAUTION Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s bat...

Page 125: ...power cellular phones electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts Certain high end video game consoles will exceed this power limit as will most power tools The power inve...

Page 126: ...to the switches are found under the hood in the connectors attached to the auxiliary Power Distribution Center You have the ability to configure the functionality of the auxiliary switches via the in...

Page 127: ...Oil Life Reset 135 Display Messages 136 Display Menu Items 138 Battery Saver On Battery Saver Mode Message Electrical Load Reduction Actions If Equipped 145 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES 147 Red Warnin...

Page 128: ...per minute RPM x 1000 2 Instrument Cluster Display When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the instrument cluster display messages Refer to Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Kn...

Page 129: ...ed the upper limits of the normal operating range WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized de...

Page 130: ...e engine speed in revolutions per minute RPM x 1000 2 Voltmeter When the engine is running the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage The pointer should stay within the normal range if the batt...

Page 131: ...should be obtained from an authorized dealer 4 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 5 Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON RUN position The fu...

Page 132: ...all an authorized dealer for service INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster display which offers useful information to the driver With the ignition in the S...

Page 133: ...ay that is located in the instrument cluster The instrument cluster display menu items may consist of the following Speedometer Vehicle Info Fuel Economy Info Trip A Trip B Audio Trailer Tow Base Inst...

Page 134: ...h and release the down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu items sub menu screen and vehicle settings Right Arrow Button Push and release the right arrow button to access select the...

Page 135: ...connect Set tings in Multimedia for further information 2 Temperature Display Displays the outside temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit 3 Main Screen Displays main menu submenus settings 4 White Tellt...

Page 136: ...splay the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu The main display area also displays pop up messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn ing or information messages...

Page 137: ...e engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style NOTE Use the steering wheel instrument clus...

Page 138: ...p arrow button to exit the instrument cluster display screen NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the Oil Life indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this p...

Page 139: ...ote Start Aborted Door Open Remote Start Aborted Hood Open Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open Remote Start Aborted Time Expired Remote Start Disabled Start To Reset Service Airbag System Service Airbag W...

Page 140: ...button until the speedometer menu item is highlighted in the instrument cluster display Push and release the right arrow button to cycle the display between mph and km h Vehicle Info Push and release...

Page 141: ...on until the Trip menu item is highlighted in the instrument cluster display Push and release the right arrow button to enter the submenus of Trip A and Trip B The Trip A or Trip B information will di...

Page 142: ...een Setup feature allows you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed Settings Personal Settings allows the driver to set...

Page 143: ...Reverse Tilt Mirror in R On Off 5 Rain Sensing Wipers Auto Wipers On Off 6 Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist On Off 7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds 30 seconds 60 sec onds 90 secon...

Page 144: ...Unlock Driver Door All Doors 18 Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in Memory On Off 19 Passive Entry Passive Entry On Off 20 Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start Comfort On Off 21 Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit...

Page 145: ...6 Transport Mode Transport Mode On Off 27 Wheel Alignment Mode Wheel Alignment On Off 28 Horn w Remote Lower Horn w Rmt Lwr On Off 29 Lights w Remote Lower Lights w Rmt Lwr On Off 30 Trailer Select Tr...

Page 146: ...ame Trailer Name Trailer is equal to slot position Boat Car Cargo Dump Equipment Flatbed Gooseneck Horse Tag Motorcycle Snowmobile Travel Utility 5th Wheel 33 Compass Variance Compass Var 1 15 increme...

Page 147: ...f battery depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to lack of electrical supply or will not restart after the current drive cycle When load reduction is activated the message Battery Sav...

Page 148: ...for an extended period of time weeks months The battery was recently replaced and was not charged completely The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on when the vehicle was parked The b...

Page 149: ...been detected it will stay on until the fault is cleared If the light is either not on during startup stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as po...

Page 150: ...ion to the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for ap proximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does...

Page 151: ...the hood Electronic Throttle Control ETC Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If a problem is detected while the vehicle is running the lig...

Page 152: ...ll also be a single chime Yellow Warning Lights Engine Check Malfunction Indicator Warning Light MIL The Engine Check Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called O...

Page 153: ...RUN position and when ESC is activated It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC syst...

Page 154: ...ehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure labe...

Page 155: ...ressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor Continued CAUTION Continued damage may result when using replacement equip...

Page 156: ...Indicator Lights Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot This may occur with severe usage such as trailer towing If this lig...

Page 157: ...afts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed 2WD Indicator Light If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the two wheel dr...

Page 158: ...D II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II This system monitors the performance of the emissions engine and transmission control systems When these syst...

Page 159: ...rther information refer to Cybersecurity in Mul timedia EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions...

Page 160: ...ne This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD II system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility If your vehi...

Page 161: ...NT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 179 Occupant Restraint Systems Features 179 Important Safety Precautions 179 Seat Belt Systems 180 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS 193 Child Restraints 204 Transporting Pets 23...

Page 162: ...d valves Brake pedal pulsations A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip ment that ma...

Page 163: ...ore the benefits of anti lock brakes If the Anti Lock Brake Warn ing Light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the ON RUN mode have the light repaired as soon as possible Electronic Brake...

Page 164: ...benefit of the system you must apply continuous braking pressure during the stopping sequence do not pump the brakes Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the br...

Page 165: ...al transmission if the clutch is pressed HSA will remain active WARNING There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist HSA will not activate and slight rolling may occur such as on minor hills or...

Page 166: ...be certain to place the transmission in PARK Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision or serious personal injury Disabling And Enabling HSA This feature can be turned on or turned o...

Page 167: ...If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning...

Page 168: ...bilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the us er s safety or the safety of others Continued WARNING Continued Vehicle modi...

Page 169: ...inated When in Partial Off mode the engine power reduction Continued WARNING Continued feature of TCS is disabled and the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is reduced Trailer Sway c...

Page 170: ...ent collisions Continued ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition...

Page 171: ...wheel lift will occur ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers it cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors such as road conditions leavi...

Page 172: ...ehicle speed while descending hills during various driving situations HDC controls vehicle speed by actively controlling the brakes HDC has three states 1 Off feature is not enabled and will not activ...

Page 173: ...ions Driver Override The driver may override HDC activation with throttle or brake application at anytime Deactivating HDC HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditio...

Page 174: ...gain once the brakes have cooled sufficiently WARNING HDC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling vehicle speed when descending hills The driver must remain attentive to the driving condi...

Page 175: ...m tires the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi 30 kPa above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off For exa...

Page 176: ...may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accura...

Page 177: ...acard pressure inflation value as shown in the Inflate to XX message Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update the graphic display in the instru ment clu...

Page 178: ...ing tire chains on the vehicle Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors A system fault may occur due to an incorrect TPM sensor location condition When a system fault occurs due to an incorrec...

Page 179: ...und the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid and the instrument cluster will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then dis...

Page 180: ...h is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no longer be displayed and a pressure value will...

Page 181: ...ke to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag 1 Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat 2 If a child from 2 to 12 years old not in a rear...

Page 182: ...Belt Systems Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from...

Page 183: ...vehicle speed until the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat belts Change of Status If the driver or o...

Page 184: ...and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are m...

Page 185: ...oo far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Continued WARNING Continued A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfac...

Page 186: ...y to allow the seat belt to go around your lap 3 When the seat belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 Position the lap belt so that it is snug and l...

Page 187: ...e anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 inches 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the...

Page 188: ...se button To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position WARNING Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your inju...

Page 189: ...behind the front seats when the seat is not occupied 1 Remove the mini latch plate and regular latch plate from its stowed position on the seat 2 Grasp the mini latch plate and pull the seat belt over...

Page 190: ...the seat belt 9 To release the seat belt push the red button on the buckle 10 To disengage the mini latch plate from the mini buckle for storage insert the regular latch plate into the center red slot...

Page 191: ...ong enough to fit properly even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a...

Page 192: ...performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a subst...

Page 193: ...d is being used for normal usage only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant s mid section so as to not activate the ALR If the ALR is activated you will hea...

Page 194: ...ntil the entire seat belt is extracted 3 Allow the seat belt to retract As the seat belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How T...

Page 195: ...s If Equipped Seat Belt Pretensioners If Equipped Air Bag Warning Light The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON...

Page 196: ...aint Controller ORC may also be disabled In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately WARNING Ignorin...

Page 197: ...int in a vehicle with a rear seat Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropria...

Page 198: ...l Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Front Air Bag Operation Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec tion by supplementing the seat belts Front air bags are not...

Page 199: ...gs WARNING Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee impact bolsters in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplementa...

Page 200: ...hildren are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags the performance could be adversely af...

Page 201: ...d should remain free from any obstructions Continued WARNING Continued In order for the SABICs to work as intended do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof Do not...

Page 202: ...ion in all collisions They also help keep you in position away from an inflating Side Air Bag To get the best protection from the Side Air Bags occupants must wear their seat belts properly and sit up...

Page 203: ...on both sides of the vehicle The rollover sensing system may also deploy the seat belt pretension ers with or without the Side Air Bags on both sides of the vehicle if the vehicle experiences a near r...

Page 204: ...non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritat...

Page 205: ...el tank before resetting the system and starting the engine Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be...

Page 206: ...hicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash s...

Page 207: ...r children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child Carefully read a...

Page 208: ...d or who have outgrown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Larger Ch...

Page 209: ...they can be used rear facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old Children should remain rear facing until they reach the highest weight o...

Page 210: ...child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation...

Page 211: ...e touching the child s thighs and not the stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster se...

Page 212: ...X Below LATCH Lower Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Seat Belt Top Tether Anchor Rear Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Rear Facing Child Restraint More...

Page 213: ...the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating posi...

Page 214: ...CH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 Anchorages Per Seating Position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Crew Cab Full Bench LATCH Positions Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 Anchorages Per Seating Position Top Tethe...

Page 215: ...65 lbs 29 5 kg Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system...

Page 216: ...lower anchorages use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the...

Page 217: ...el them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages Regular Cab models have tether strap anchor ages behind the front center and rig...

Page 218: ...ection to the anchorage Forward facing child restraints and some rear facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the to...

Page 219: ...outboard position WARNING Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint Please refer to To Install A LATCH Compatible Child Restraint for typical instal lation instruction...

Page 220: ...all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seat belt ret...

Page 221: ...r to the Automatic Locking Mode description in Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors ALR under Occupant Restraint Systems for additional information on ALR Crew Cab Split Bench And Full Bench The se...

Page 222: ...ar Cab Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Locations ALR Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Crew Cab Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Locations CINCH Cinching Latchplate ALR...

Page 223: ...head restraints be removed No Head restraints may not be removed Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint Yes Cinching Latch Plate No ALR...

Page 224: ...er part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor Then allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking soun...

Page 225: ...the child seat You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat 2 Next pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the ch...

Page 226: ...e tightened after you shorten the buckle disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around one half turn and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still cannot make the c...

Page 227: ...back under the head restraint and to the tether anchor directly behind the seat 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchorage and the child seat The tether strap shou...

Page 228: ...2 years or younger including a child in a rear facing child restraint Crew Cab Trucks The top tether anchorages in this vehicle are tether strap loops located between the rear glass and the back of th...

Page 229: ...behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the center seat 3 Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat though the tether strap loop behind the seat and o...

Page 230: ...two outboard child seats Center Seat 1 Raise the head restraint and reach between the rear seat and rear glass to access the tether strap loop 2 Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tet...

Page 231: ...ree Child Restraints 1 Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat Route the tether straps following the directions for right and left seating positions above 2 Attach both hooks to the center...

Page 232: ...hild seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove...

Page 233: ...ill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even tually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run the e...

Page 234: ...ht will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the s...

Page 235: ...use a FCA approved floor mat for the specific make model and year of your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued ONLY use the driver s side floor mat on the driver s side floor area To check for interfer...

Page 236: ...tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns 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 c...

Page 237: ...242 PARKING BRAKE 243 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 245 Key Ignition Park Interlock 246 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 246 Six Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 247 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATI...

Page 238: ...rkSense System 276 ParkSense System Usage Precautions 276 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED 278 ParkSense Sensors 278 ParkSense Warning Display 279 ParkSense Display 279 Enabling And Di...

Page 239: ...ights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 297 Trailer And Tongue Weight 297 Towing Requirements 298 Towing Tips 305 SNOWPLOW 306 2500 3500 Models Only 306 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 309 Towin...

Page 240: ...e gear selector Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Ent...

Page 241: ...ing the accelerator pedal To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button 1 Place the gear selector in PARK then push and release the ENGINE START STOP button 2 The ignition switch will return t...

Page 242: ...to an ignition switch It has three positions OFF ACC RUN To change the ignition switch positions without starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these steps 1 Starting with the ignition in...

Page 243: ...rter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle Continued WARNING Continued If the vehicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a...

Page 244: ...remove the heater cord wiring assembly from itself on the c clip The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine WARNING Remember to disc...

Page 245: ...ully applied Also be certain to leave the trans mission in PARK The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the p...

Page 246: ...us for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave a vehicle eq...

Page 247: ...in the OFF mode the transmission is locked in PARK securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Continued WARNING Continued When leaving the vehicle always make sure the ignition is in the OFF mode...

Page 248: ...e is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition can be turned to the LOCK OFF key removal position The key fob can only be removed fr...

Page 249: ...somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and...

Page 250: ...fob WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or da...

Page 251: ...ible to children and do not leave the ignition in a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION Be...

Page 252: ...rating and Towing A Disabled Vehicle in In Case Of Emergency for further information DRIVE D This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshif...

Page 253: ...ransmission fluid is warm refer to the Note under Torque Converter Clutch in this section On models with 66RFE transmission top overdrive gear is also inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm an...

Page 254: ...ment to assess the condition of your transmission If the transmission cannot be reset authorized dealer service is required Electronic Range Select ERS Operation The Electronic Range Select ERS shift...

Page 255: ...ON When using ERS for engine braking while descending steep grades be careful not to overspeed the engine Apply the brakes as needed to prevent engine overspeed Overdrive Operation The automatic trans...

Page 256: ...Normal operation is always the default at engine start up If TOW HAUL mode is desired the switch must be pushed each time the engine is started WARNING Do not use the TOW HAUL feature when driving in...

Page 257: ...EL DRIVE OPERATION IF EQUIPPED Four wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a manu ally shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted trans fer case Refer to the operating instructions for yo...

Page 258: ...ansfer Case Position Indicator Light in the instru ment cluster will alert the driver that the vehicle is in four wheel drive and that the front and rear driveshafts are locked together This light wil...

Page 259: ...ge This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed Additional traction for loose slippery road surfaces only Neutral N Neutral Th...

Page 260: ...ase NEUTRAL in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to avoid gear clash while completing the shift If difficulty occurs shift the transmission into NEUT...

Page 261: ...ay driving on dry hard surfaced roads 4WD LOCK Four Wheel Drive Lock High Range This range maxi mizes torque to the front driveshaft forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This...

Page 262: ...r to Shifting Procedure in this section for specific shifting instructions The 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose slippery road surfaces only Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW pos...

Page 263: ...tem is not functioning properly and that service is required WARNING Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the SVC 4WD Warning Light is illuminated Not engaging the parking...

Page 264: ...d remain ON 2WD To 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired position Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion With the vehicle in motion the trans...

Page 265: ...ther the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift then the desired position indicator light will flash con tinuously while the original position indicator light...

Page 266: ...the AS66RC automatic six speed will allow for an aftermarket upfit with a transmission driven PTO power take off The customer will have the ability to operate the PTO in either a stationary or mobile...

Page 267: ...l automatically en gage at engine speeds above 1 200 RPM engine speed in PTO stationary mode Once engaged the TCC will remain applied and will not disengage until the engine speed falls below 1 000 RP...

Page 268: ...vehicle operation simply toggle the on off switch to the OFF position NOTE For application specific information with respect to PTO and pump requirements and additional vehicle information wiring sche...

Page 269: ...f a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as anticipated Check fluid level when the engine is cold and off Coordinate inspection efforts through an author...

Page 270: ...on a second time The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentall...

Page 271: ...d will continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Decrease Speed When the Speed Control is set you can decrease speed by pushing the SET button The...

Page 272: ...lippery 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 Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the CA...

Page 273: ...t obstacles from approximately 18 inches 45 cm up to 79 inches 200 cm from the rear fascia bumper in the horizontal direc tion depending on the location type and orientation of the obstacle ParkSense...

Page 274: ...and or right rear region and the system will produce a tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a...

Page 275: ...Fast Tone Continuous Tone 6 STARTING AND OPERATING 273...

Page 276: ...stance inches cm Greater than 79 inches 200 cm 79 45 inches 200 115 cm 45 31 inches 115 80 cm 31 18 inches 80 45 cm Less than 18 inches 45 cm Audible Alert Chime None Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Fast...

Page 277: ...SENSE OFF message for as long as the vehicle is in reverse The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense is disabled or defective The ParkSense switch LED will be off when the system is enabled I...

Page 278: ...ent cluster display will show PARKSENSE OFF Furthermore once you turn ParkSense off it remains off until you turn it on again even if you cycle the ignition key When you move the gear selector to the...

Page 279: ...hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the Continued WARNING Con...

Page 280: ...ve ParkSense operating speed The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph 9 km h ParkSense Sensors For the 3500 4500 and 5500 Chassis C...

Page 281: ...tion ParkSense Display The warning display will turn on indicating the system status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected The system will in...

Page 282: ...31 18 inches 80 45 cm Less than 18 inches 45 cm Front Distance inches cm Greater than 47 inches 120 cm 47 39 inches 120 100 cm 39 25 inches 100 65 cm 25 12 inches 65 30 cm Less than 12 inches 30 cm A...

Page 283: ...t Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel for further information When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the Front or Rear system is disabled the instrument cluster display wi...

Page 284: ...ill interrupt the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS or PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED messages if an object is detected within the five second po...

Page 285: ...will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud...

Page 286: ...ing on its size and shape giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle CAUTION ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small obstacle...

Page 287: ...image is activated through the Backup Camera button in the Controls menu a display timer for the image is initiated The image will continue to be displayed until the display timer exceeds 10 seconds...

Page 288: ...sing the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Always check carefully behind your vehicle and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles obstruc tions or blind spots before backing up You are re s...

Page 289: ...r Light to illuminate due to fuel vapors escaping from the system A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the MIL to turn on Continued CAUTION Continued To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do no...

Page 290: ...y additives are recommended Using gasolines that have these additives will help improve fuel economy reduce emissions and maintain vehicle performance Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso line contains...

Page 291: ...ure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids including vehicle fuel at full ca...

Page 292: ...ossible To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The follo...

Page 293: ...aximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the dow...

Page 294: ...steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety The addi tion of a friction hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehi...

Page 295: ...ht NOTE The vehicle must remain in the engine run position with all doors closed while attaching a trailer for proper leveling of the air suspension system 2 Position the truck to be ready to connect...

Page 296: ...weight distributing bars per the manufacturers recommendations so that the height of the front fender is approximately H2 H1 3 H1 about 1 3 the difference between H2 and H1 above normal ride height H1...

Page 297: ...ll and adjust the tension in the weight distributing bars per the manufacturers recommendations so that the height of the front fender is approximately H2 H1 2 H1 about 1 2 the difference between H2 a...

Page 298: ...Hitch The fifth wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed It connects a vehicle and fifth wheel trailer with a coupling...

Page 299: ...32 000 lbs 14 545 kg 6000 lbs 2 721 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain All trailer hitches...

Page 300: ...les 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph...

Page 301: ...ht must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 GVWR Continued WARNING Continued 2 GTW 3 GAWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trai...

Page 302: ...fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have a collision Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis tance When towing you should allow for additional space between your veh...

Page 303: ...tus If no electrical connection is detected after the ignition is turned on pushing the GAIN adjustment button or sliding the manual brake control lever will display the GAIN setting for 10 seconds an...

Page 304: ...e available the GAIN setting will illuminate and the correct type of trailer must be selected from the instru ment cluster display options 4 Push the UP or DOWN button on the steering wheel until TRAI...

Page 305: ...r information CAUTION Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking There may be a increase in stopping distance or trailer...

Page 306: ...splice wiring into the vehicle s wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations NO...

Page 307: ...ing conditions will improve per formance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking When towing a loaded trailer...

Page 308: ...uce potential for engine and transmission overheat ing take the following actions City Driving In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed Hig...

Page 309: ...oper tightness Check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear The cutting edge should be to in 6 cm to 1 2 cm above ground in snow plowing position Check that snowplow lighting is connected and...

Page 310: ...erating 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 c...

Page 311: ...tructions Automatic transmission in PARK Manual transmission in gear NOT in NEU TRAL Transfer case in NEUTRAL N Tow in forward direction Dolly Tow Front NOT AL LOWED NOT ALLOWED Rear OK NOT ALLOWED On...

Page 312: ...for towing to secure the front wheels in the straight position CAUTION Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under...

Page 313: ...mited Warranty Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case causing damage to internal parts Do not use a bumper mounted clamp on tow bar on your vehicle The bu...

Page 314: ...ft is completed and the NEUTRAL N light stays on release the NEUTRAL N button 6 Release the parking brake 7 Shift the transmission into REVERSE 8 Release the brake pedal and clutch pedal on manual tra...

Page 315: ...t start the engine 4 Press and hold the brake pedal 5 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL With manual shift transfer case shift the transfer case lever to the desired position With electronic shift tr...

Page 316: ...not in the ON RUN mode the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing A flashing NEUTRAL N position indicator light indi cates that shift requirements have not b...

Page 317: ...ur vehicle is capable of driving through shal low standing water consider the following Cautions and Warnings before doing so WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehicle s traction capa...

Page 318: ...tanding water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always in spect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmis sion axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or...

Page 319: ...38 Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series 338 To Stow The Flat Or Spare If Equipped 342 Hub Caps Wheel Covers If Equipped 342 JUMP STARTING 343 Preparations For Jump Start 344 Jump Starting Procedu...

Page 320: ...is an emergency warning system and it should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave t...

Page 321: ...ta network ASSIST Call The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to any one of the following support centers Roadside Assistance If you get a flat tire or need a tow just push the ASSIST...

Page 322: ...eatures and applications in this vehicle Only use Uconnect features and SiriusXM Guardian services when it is safe to do so Failure to do so may result in an accident involving serious injury or death...

Page 323: ...t e g two way mobile radio CB radio data recorder etc to your vehicle s electri cal system or modify the antennas on your vehicle IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON INCLUDING DURING OR...

Page 324: ...active The ignition is in the OFF position The vehicle s electrical systems are not intact The SOS Call system software and or hardware are damaged during a crash The vehicle battery loses power or b...

Page 325: ...wing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or...

Page 326: ...amps Stop Turn Tail License 1157 Bulb Number Plate Box Off Tail Lamps Back Up 1156 Replacing Exterior Bulbs Base Quad Premium Bi Halogen Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Front Park And Turn If Equ...

Page 327: ...wheel house splash shield and lift the slide lock upward far enough to disengage it from the lock post on the back of the front lamp unit housing 9 Remove the headlamp assembly Grasp the outboard edg...

Page 328: ...ter the bulb has been replaced Fog Lamps If Equipped 1 Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing 2 Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from...

Page 329: ...raight from the socket 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 Outside Bulbs Cargo L...

Page 330: ...quipped 1 Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp 2 Rotate the bulb socket turn and pull it from the lamp assembly Removing Rear Screw From Clearance Lamp Removing Bulb Socket From Clearance La...

Page 331: ...cavity or vice versa Failure to use proper fuses may result in serious personal injury fire and or property damage Before replacing a fuse make sure that the ignition is off and that all the other se...

Page 332: ...therwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F01 80 Amp Black Rad Fan Control Module If E...

Page 333: ...dy Controller Exterior Lighting 2 If Equipped with Stop Start F11 30 Amp Pink Integrated Trailer Brake Module If Equipped F12 40 Amp Green Body Controller 3 Power Locks F13 40 Amp Green Blower Motor F...

Page 334: ...8 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights If Equipped F29 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Parking Lights If Equipped F30 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle F31 30 Amp Pink 1500 LD Diesel Urea Heater Control If...

Page 335: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Except Fleet Ve hicles F50 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module If Equipped F51 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module Keyless Ignition Instrument Panel Cluster Fleet Vehicles...

Page 336: ...ter Cummins Diesel F64 25 Amp Clear Fuel Injectors Powertrain F65 Spare Fuse F66 10 Amp Red Sunroof Passenger Window Switches Rain Sensor F67 10 Amp Red CD DVD Bluetooth Hands free Module If Equipped...

Page 337: ...10 Amp Red Engine Control Module Electric Power Steering F79 15 Amp Blue Clearance Lights F80 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener Compass F81 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn Stop Lights F82...

Page 338: ...r Camera Park Assist F96 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch F97 25 Amp Clear Rear Heated Seats Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped F98 25 Amp Clear Front Heated Seats If Equipped F99 10 Amp Red Climate...

Page 339: ...ing hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Continued WARNING Continued Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed...

Page 340: ...main in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your v...

Page 341: ...r this vehicle 1 If equipped remove the spare wheel jack and tools from storage 2 Using the lug wrench loosen but do not remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel i...

Page 342: ...ension tubes 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 position as required NOTE If the jack will not l...

Page 343: ...wrench by an authorized dealer or at a service station WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle Always stow the jack parts a...

Page 344: ...to allow the wheel nuts to become properly set All wheel nuts should first be firmly seated against the wheel The wheel nuts should then be tightened to recom mended torque Tighten the wheel nuts to f...

Page 345: ...t this procedure around the tire until the skin pops off Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet When replacing the hub caps tilt the cap retainer over the lug nut bolt circle and strike t...

Page 346: ...jured by moving fan blades Remove any metal jewelry such as rings watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric...

Page 347: ...opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery 3 Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the negative post of the booster battery 4 Connect the opposite...

Page 348: ...ave the battery and charging system in spected at an authorized dealer CAUTION Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellula...

Page 349: ...f the temperature gauge reads HOT H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on HOT...

Page 350: ...r SECOND GEAR and REVERSE with manual transmission while gently pressing the accelerator Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the w...

Page 351: ...and failure Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of clutch or tra...

Page 352: ...owing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 30 mph 48 km h max speed 15 miles 24 km max distance See instructions in R...

Page 353: ...e vehicle to a flat bed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Dam age to your vehicle may result from improper towing Two Wheel Drive Models The manufacturer recommends towing you...

Page 354: ...Towing in Starting And Operating for further information and detailed instructions CAUTION Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used if the remaining wheels are on the ground Internal dam age to the...

Page 355: ...Safety for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re sponse System EARS function EVENT DATA RECORDER EDR This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is t...

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Page 357: ...SERVICE 364 Engine Oil Gas Engine 365 Engine Oil Filter 366 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 366 Air Conditioner Maintenance 369 Front Driveshaft Lubrication 2500 3500 Four Wheel Drive Models Only 374 Access...

Page 358: ...ons 414 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 416 Treadwear 416 Traction Grades 416 Temperature Grades 416 STORING THE VEHICLE 417 BODYWORK 417 Protection From Atmospheric Agents 41...

Page 359: ...one other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Instrument Cluster Display in Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel for further information Gas...

Page 360: ...ngine cooling system protection and hoses Inspect exhaust system Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off road conditions At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator S...

Page 361: ...rod ends and replace if necessary 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...

Page 362: ...r AS66RC Transmission Only X X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s 66RFE Transmission Only if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X X Change the automa...

Page 363: ...operly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle Change engine oi...

Page 364: ...sure Bottle 6 Battery 2 Transmission Dipstick 7 Power Distribution Center Fuses 3 Engine Oil Fill 8 Washer Solvent 4 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Air...

Page 365: ...t only not radiator anti freeze When refilling the washer fluid reservoir take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper blades clean This will help blade performance To pr...

Page 366: ...e cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the Continued CAUTION Continued negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and are identified on the ba...

Page 367: ...er comes first The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers Engine Oil Selection 6 4L For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operati...

Page 368: ...e addi tion of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives Disposing Of Used Engine...

Page 369: ...o can result in serious personal injury Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure...

Page 370: ...e housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the air filter element 1 Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing...

Page 371: ...to Warranty Information Book for further warranty information Continued WARNING Continued The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un der high pressure To avoid risk of personal injury or dam...

Page 372: ...ilter while the vehicle is running or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON RUN mode With the cabin air filter removed and the blower operating the blower can contact hands and may propel dirt and de...

Page 373: ...4 Disengage the glove compartment door from its hinges by opening the glove compartment past the travel stop and pulling it toward you 5 Remove the filter cover by pushing in on the finger tabs on ea...

Page 374: ...Finger Tabs Finger Tab 372 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE...

Page 375: ...he cabin air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often 8 Reinstall the...

Page 376: ...ove compartment and sliding the clip away from the face of the glove compartment door Front Driveshaft Lubrication 2500 3500 Four Wheel Drive Models Only Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting...

Page 377: ...an blades You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perfo...

Page 378: ...d having your vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate deckli...

Page 379: ...roleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on geographical area and frequency of use Poor perfor mance of blades may be present with chatteri...

Page 380: ...glass until the wiper arm is in the full up position 2 To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm flip up the locking tab Windshield Wiper Arm 1 Wiper 2 Locking Tab 3 Wiper Arm Wiper Locking Asse...

Page 381: ...rom the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the wiper arm with the other hand move the wiper blade down toward the base of the wiper arm and away from...

Page 382: ...umes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken da...

Page 383: ...to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control sys tems can result in civil penalties bein...

Page 384: ...ndenser if equipped or the back of the radiator core Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and rad...

Page 385: ...lycol based engine coolant anti freeze is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 that allows extended maintenance...

Page 386: ...are mixed in an emergency have a authorized dealer drain flush and refill with OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 as soon as pos sible Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to p...

Page 387: ...nt bottle need only be checked once a month When additional engine coolant antifreeze is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember...

Page 388: ...s section for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi bly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in a...

Page 389: ...ing resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a collision Continued WARNING Continued Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing...

Page 390: ...y warmed up and the transmission fluid is at normal operating tempera ture Driving with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid Check the fluid level...

Page 391: ...uid level is low add fluid through the dipstick tube to bring it to the proper level Do not overfill Use ONLY the specified fluid see Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for fluid specifications After...

Page 392: ...Front Driving Axle Fluid Level For models with 9 25 in Front Axles and 11 5 in Rear Axles refer to Fluids And Lubricants in Servicing And Main tenance for further information For normal service peri o...

Page 393: ...ese conditions should be considered normal operation of the limited slip differential Transfer Case Selection Of Lubricant Use only the manufacturer s recommended fluid Refer to Fluids And Lubricants...

Page 394: ...ings Tire Identification Numbers Tire Terminology and Definitions Tire Pressures and Tire Loading Tire Markings Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Ma...

Page 395: ...t Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall prece...

Page 396: ...ards or LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards or T or S Temporary spare tire or 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 235 145 Section width in millimeters mm 65 85 80 Aspect ratio in percen...

Page 397: ...ire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL t...

Page 398: ...es 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 Cod...

Page 399: ...asured 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 max...

Page 400: ...Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door Check the inflation pressure of each tire including the spare tire if equipped at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehi...

Page 401: ...Information placard in Vehicle Loading in the Starting And Operat ing section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles...

Page 402: ...tep 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 this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capac...

Page 403: ...Use tires of the rec ommended load capacity for your vehicle Never over load them Tires General Information Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory oper...

Page 404: ...drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire inflation pressure Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish respon...

Page 405: ...into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with tem perature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi...

Page 406: ...s not repairable The puncture is no greater than a of an inch 6 mm Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information Damaged Run Flat tires or Run Flat tires that have expe...

Page 407: ...aster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are...

Page 408: ...from contact with oil grease and gasoline Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire in...

Page 409: ...gs approved for your vehicle Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire...

Page 410: ...tes the possibility of loss of vehicle control Snow Tires Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the Winter Snow tires can be identified by a mountain snowflake symbol on the t...

Page 411: ...ou can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening or on th...

Page 412: ...cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire WARNING Compact and Collapsible spares are for tem...

Page 413: ...ment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and...

Page 414: ...heel cleaner drive your vehicle and apply the brakes to remove the water droplets from the brake components This activ ity will remove the red rust on the brake rotors and prevent vehicle vibration wh...

Page 415: ...ING Using tires of different size and type M S Snow between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling You could lose control and have a collision CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle or...

Page 416: ...g driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres siv...

Page 417: ...tus is changed from Off to On and speeds of greater than 5 mph 8km h are obtained and remain over 5mph 8km h for at about a 15 minute period You may need to drive for 20 minutes to account slower spee...

Page 418: ...e government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in drivi...

Page 419: ...it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubricatio...

Page 420: ...s solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Preserving The Bodywork Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your vehicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild...

Page 421: ...ehind each wheel Use Mopar Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle INTERIORS Seats And Fabric Parts Use Mopar Total...

Page 422: ...iately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retractor torn webbing etc Plastic And Coated Parts Use Mopar...

Page 423: ...nds to show any foreign material dirt and fabric dye transfer more so than darker colors The leather is designed for easy cleaning and FCA recommends Mopar total care leather cleaner applied on a clot...

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Page 425: ...rque Specifications 425 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 428 6 4L Engine 428 Reformulated Gasoline 428 Materials Added To Fuel 428 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 429 Do Not Use E 85 In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 429 CNG And...

Page 426: ...effort to stop the vehicle If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal braking capability the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This w...

Page 427: ...e wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts bolts should be torqued using a properly cali brated torque wrench using a high...

Page 428: ...these lug nuts and add two drops of oil at the interface between the hex and the washer Ensure that the socket is fully engaged on the lug nut bolt do not insert it half way Do not oil wheel studs For...

Page 429: ...he bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated This is especially important during the first few hundred miles kilometers of operation to allow the wheel nuts to become properly set All wheel nuts sho...

Page 430: ...w Vehicle Limited Warranty Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experience these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before consider ing se...

Page 431: ...system components cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard Continued CAUTION Continued and or cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illuminate Please observe pump labels as they should cl...

Page 432: ...mp therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guideli...

Page 433: ...ll Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine run...

Page 434: ...dship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 6 4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W 40 Synthetic API Certi fied 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 6 4L Engine We recommend you use Mopar Ant...

Page 435: ...full synthetic engine oils that meet the Ameri can Petroleum Institute API categories of SN The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra 0W 40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil meeting the re q...

Page 436: ...is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency the cooling system will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 by an authorized dealer as soon as p...

Page 437: ...luid or equivalent Failure to use the proper fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar BW44 44 Transfer Case Fluid Front and Rear Axle...

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Page 439: ...UIPPED 481 Radio Operation 481 CD Player If Equipped 482 IPOD USB MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 482 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 483 Regulatory And Safety Information 483 VOICE COMMANDS 484 Introducing...

Page 440: ...Android Auto If Equipped 499 General Information 500 Additional Information 500 CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 501 438 MULTIMEDIA...

Page 441: ...ur vehicle PERSONALIZED MENU BAR The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar are easily changed for your convenience Simply follow these steps 1 Press the Apps button to open the App scree...

Page 442: ...k of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist even if the most recent version of vehicle software s...

Page 443: ...n and private communications without your consent For further information refer to Data Collection Pri vacy in Uconnect SiriusXM Guardian in your Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement and Onboard Diagnos...

Page 444: ...election press the button on the touch screen to enter the desired mode Once in the desired mode press and release the preferred setting until the button is highlighted Once the setting is complete ei...

Page 445: ...messaging features will not function Touchscreen Beep On Off Fuel Saver Display On Off NOTE The Fuel Saver Display feature will allow you to enable fuel saver mode and will be displayed in the instru...

Page 446: ...Command List Always With Help Never Clock Date After pressing the Clock Date button on the touch screen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Set Time 12 hour 24 hou...

Page 447: ...h 11 km h It will provide an alert audible and or visual to indicate the prox imity to other objects Front ParkSense Chime Volume Low Med High Rear ParkSense Chime Volume If Equipped Low Med High Tilt...

Page 448: ...Delay NOTE When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with camera delay turned OFF the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again When the vehicle is shifted out of R...

Page 449: ...Lights button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Headlight Off Delay 0 30 60 90 Headlight Illumina tion On Approach 0 30 60 90 NOTE When the He...

Page 450: ...If Equipped On Off Flash Lights With Lock On Off NOTE When the Flash Lights With Lock feature is selected the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or un locked with the key fob This f...

Page 451: ...l doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped the transmis sion is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened Sound Horn With Lock Off 1st Press 2nd Press Remote Door Unlock All...

Page 452: ...lock the door Passive Entry If Equipped On Off NOTE The Passive Entry feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons It automatica...

Page 453: ...h Vehicle Start feature is selected the driv er s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40 F 4 4 C When temperatures are above 80 F 26 7 C the dr...

Page 454: ...automatically lowers from ride height posi tion when vehicle shifted to park for easy entry exit Display Suspension Messages All Warning Only Automatic Aero Mode 1500 Model Only On Off NOTE When the...

Page 455: ...r suspension while performing a wheel align ment service Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled Refer to your authorized dealer for further information Trailer Brake After press...

Page 456: ...tings Press and drag the speaker icon or use the arrows to adjust tap the C icon to readjust to the center Equalizer NOTE When in the Equalizer display you may adjust the Bass Mid and Treble settings...

Page 457: ...pped On Off NOTE The AUX Volume Offset feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX input Loudness If Equipped On Off NOTE The Loudness feature i...

Page 458: ...ate for the differ ences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provid...

Page 459: ...eliminates the need to manually reset the compass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic until it is calibrated You may also calibrate the compass by pressing the ON button on the touc...

Page 460: ...rther information refer to the Uconnect Owner s Manual Supplement SiriusXM Setup If Equipped After pressing the SiriusXM Setup button on the touch screen the following settings will be available Setti...

Page 461: ...IUS ID numbers for your receiver To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription Restore Settings Af...

Page 462: ...you sure you want to clear all personal data select Yes to Clear or Can cel to exit System Information After pressing the System Information button on the touchscreen the following settings will be a...

Page 463: ...creen to enter the desired mode Once in the desired mode press and release the preferred setting until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Once the setting...

Page 464: ...rightness Day control even though the headlights are on Display Brightness With Headlights ON NOTE To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting the headlights must be on and th...

Page 465: ...only Touchscreen Beep Navigation Turn By Turn In Cluster If Equipped Controls Screen Time Out If Equipped Fuel Saver Display If Equipped Voice After pressing the Voice button on the touchscreen the f...

Page 466: ...ilable Setting Name Selectable Options Sync Time With GPS If Equipped Set Time Hours Set Time Minutes Time Format 12hrs 24hrs Show Time In Status Bar If Equipped NOTE The Show Time In Status Bar featu...

Page 467: ...canceled if the vehicle s speed exceeds 8 mph 13 km h the transmission is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the OFF position Active ParkView Backup Camera Guidelines If Equipped NOTE Th...

Page 468: ...s in RE VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph 11 km h Front ParkSense Chime Volume Low Med High Rear ParkSense Chime Volume Low Med High Tilt Side Mirrors In Re verse If Equipped NOTE When th...

Page 469: ...rkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines On Off NOTE Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see Ac tive Dynamic Guidelines which deflect...

Page 470: ...the system will automatically activate the windshield wip ers if it senses moisture on the windshield Hill Start Assist If Equipped On Off Mirrors Wipers After pressing the Mirror and Wipers button on...

Page 471: ...adlights will activate and remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the key fob Headlights With Wipers If Equipped NOTE When the Headlights With Wipers feature is selected...

Page 472: ...ressing the Doors Locks button on the touch screen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks NOTE When the Auto Door Locks feature is selected all doors...

Page 473: ...must push the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger s doors When All Doors is selected all of the doors will unlock on the first push of the key fob unlock button If the vehicle is progr...

Page 474: ...lock buttons Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob If Equipped NOTE The Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering an...

Page 475: ...the power window switches radio Uconnect phone system if equipped power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to ten minutes after the igni tion is cycled to OFF Opening eith...

Page 476: ...n is pushed Flash Lights With Lower NOTE When the Flash Lights With Lower feature is selected the front and rear turn signals will flash when the key fob remote lower button is pressed twice This feat...

Page 477: ...h changing a spare tire Transport Mode NOTE When the Transport Mode feature is selected the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat bed towing Wheel Alignment Mode NOTE Befo...

Page 478: ...EOH Audio After pressing the Audio button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Selectable Options Balance Fade Speaker Icon Arrow Buttons C NOTE The Balance Fade f...

Page 479: ...volume relative to vehicle speed Surround Sound If Equipped On Off NOTE The Surround Sound feature provides simulated surround sound mode AUX Volume Offset If Equipped On Off NOTE The AUX Volume Offs...

Page 480: ...gs The following settings are Auto Reply both text call Auto Reply Message custom default and Custom Auto Reply Message create message Paired Phones and Audio Sources List Of Paired Phones and Audio S...

Page 481: ...OTE SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning This feature allows you to select the channel...

Page 482: ...ected it will reset all settings to their default settings System Information After pressing the System Information button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Setting Name Sele...

Page 483: ...or other valid audio sources The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The fo...

Page 484: ...play the third etc IPOD USB MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED Located inside the center console upper lid this feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port iPod control support...

Page 485: ...ds and recommen dations which reflect the consensus of the scientific com munity The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers The level of energy emitted is...

Page 486: ...antee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment...

Page 487: ...Uconnect 3 Uconnect 4C 4C NAV 10 MULTIMEDIA 485...

Page 488: ...ead The microphone is located in the head liner and aimed at the driver 4 Each time you give a Voice Command you must first push either the VR or Phone button wait until after the beep then say your V...

Page 489: ...button After the beep say Cancel to stop a current voice session Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you of...

Page 490: ...XM Satellite Radio trial required Push the VR button After the beep say Tune to ninety five point five FM Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP At any time if you are not sure of what to say or want to...

Page 491: ...Uconnect 3 0 Uconnect 3 10 MULTIMEDIA 489...

Page 492: ...nal and not available on all vehicles Push the VR button After the beep say one of the following commands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist Change source to Blueto...

Page 493: ...rowse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your USB device Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist album song and genre information is displayed Uconnect 3 0 Uconnect 3 10...

Page 494: ...s ready Check UconnectPhone com for mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions Push the Phone button After the beep say one of the following commands Call John Smith Dial 123 456 7890 and fol...

Page 495: ...Command push the Phone button and say Call then pronounce the name exactly as it appears in your phone book When a contact has multiple phone numbers you can say Call John Smith work Uconnect 3 0 Uco...

Page 496: ...rol Push the VR button After the beep say one of the following commands Set driver temperature to 70 degrees Set passenger temperature to 70 degrees TIP Voice Command for Climate may only be used to a...

Page 497: ...avigation is optional on the Uconnect 4C system 1 To enter a destination push the VR button After the beep say Find address 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills Michigan 2 Then follow the system prompts TI...

Page 498: ...OTE SiriusXM Guardian is available only on equipped vehicles purchased within the continental United States Alaska Hawaii and Canada Services can only be used where coverage is available see coverage...

Page 499: ...vigation bar at the bottom of the app to Lock Unlock Remote Start and activate your horn and lights remotely Press the Location button on the navigation bar at the bottom of the app to bring up a map...

Page 500: ...o project your iPhone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect touchscreen Connect your iPhone 5 or higher to one of the media USB ports using the factory provided Lightning cable and press the new...

Page 501: ...our Uconnect touchscreen Connect your Android 5 0 Lollipop or higher to one of the media USB ports using the factory provided USB cable and press the new Android Auto icon that replaces your Phone ico...

Page 502: ...rference and 2 This device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired opera tion NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsib...

Page 503: ...rface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratching the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene t...

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Page 505: ...ANCE 504 FCA US LLC Customer Center 505 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center 505 In Mexico Contact 505 Puerto Rico And U S Virgin Islands 505 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 5...

Page 506: ...If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satis...

Page 507: ...4 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 866 726 4636 FCA Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 English 800 387 9983 French In Mexico Contact Av Prolongacion Pas...

Page 508: ...s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract ca...

Page 509: ...he vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you...

Page 510: ...cle system and or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and...

Page 511: ...INDEX 12...

Page 512: ...r Conditioning 80 Air Conditioning Filter 94 370 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 93 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 369 370 Air Conditioning System 92 369 Air Filter 366 Air Pressure Tires 403 Alarm Pani...

Page 513: ...ight 147 Brake Transmission Interlock 246 Bulb Replacement 323 Bulbs Light 234 323 Cab Top Clearance Lights 328 Camera 284 Camera Rear 284 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 432 Capacities Fluid 432...

Page 514: ...System 382 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 383 Coolant Capacity 432 Coolant Level 382 385 Disposal Of Used Coolant 385 Drain Flush And Refill 382 Inspection 385 Points To Remember 385 Pressure Cap 384 Radi...

Page 515: ...Control Warning Light 149 Emergency Brake 243 Emergency In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 348 Hazard Warning Flasher 318 Jacking 337 Jump Starting 343 Emission Control System Maintenance 157 Engin...

Page 516: ...cants 433 Fog Lights 72 154 326 Fold Flat Load Floor 113 Folding Rear Seat 41 Four Way Hazard Flasher 318 Four Wheel Drive 255 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 348 Front Axle Differential 390 Fuel 428 Adding 2...

Page 517: ...Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 69 Hill Descent Control 170 Hill Descent Control Indicator 170 Hill Start Assist 162 Hitches Trailer Towing 296 Hoisting 391 HomeLink Garage Door Opener 99 Hood Prop...

Page 518: ...Hood 98 Lead Free Gasoline 428 Leaks Fluid 234 Life Of Tires 406 Light Bulbs 234 Lights 234 Air Bag 147 193 232 Automatic Headlights 70 Brake Assist Warning 168 Brake Warning 147 Bulb Replacement 323...

Page 519: ...on 40 Power Door 36 Low Tire Pressure System 172 Lubrication Body 376 Lug Nuts 341 425 Maintenance Free Battery 363 Maintenance Schedule 357 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 150 157 Manual Ser...

Page 520: ...156 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 5 Outside Rearview Mirrors 61 Overdrive 253 Overdrive OFF Switch 253 Overheating Engine 346 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 5 508 Paint Care 417 Panic Alarm 22 Parki...

Page 521: ...nsfer Case Neutral N 313 Reformulated Gasoline 428 Refrigerant 369 370 Release Hood 98 Reminder Seat Belt 180 Remote Keyless Entry 21 Panic Alarm 22 Programming Additional Key Fobs 25 32 Remote Sound...

Page 522: ...Procedure 185 Seats 41 43 44 46 Adjustment 41 44 46 Easy Entry 41 49 Folding Floor 113 Heated 41 Memory 41 47 Power 44 Rear Folding 41 Reclining Rear 43 Seatback Release 41 Tilting 41 Vented 41 Ventil...

Page 523: ...ontrols 481 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 481 Storage Compartment Center Seat 109 Storage Vehicle 94 417 Storing Your Vehicle 417 Sway Control Trailer 169 Synthetic Engine Oil 366 Teles...

Page 524: ...r Clutch 254 Towing 290 350 Disabled Vehicle 350 Guide 297 Recreational 309 Weight 297 Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome 309 Traction 314 Traction Control 165 Trailer Sway Control TSC 169 Trailer Towi...

Page 525: ...99 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 94 417 Viscosity Engine Oil 366 Voice Recognition System VR 484 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 151 Warnings And Cautions 7 Warrant...

Page 526: ...nection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets...

Page 527: ...Second Edition Rev 1 Printed in the U S A 2017 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC 18DD 126 AB C h a s s i s C A B O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 8 Promaster 2018...

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