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  • Page 1 Ram Truck 2 0 1 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L D I E S E L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS A Message From Chrysler Group LLC ..4...
  • Page 6 4 INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC NOTE: Some aftermarket products may cause severe Chrysler Group LLC and Cummins welcome you as a engine/transmission and/or exhaust system damage. Cummins turbocharged diesel-powered truck owner. Your vehicle’s Powertrain Control Systems can detect Your diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operate and store information about vehicle modifications that differently from a gasoline-powered truck.
  • Page 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ..6 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ..6 ▫...

  • Page 8: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- out the key fob.

  • Page 9: How To Use Remote Start

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
  • Page 10 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • For security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is • Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low in the Remote Start mode.
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Remote Start Comfort Systems – If Equipped Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release When remote start is activated, the heated steering the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm System...

  • Page 12: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS NOTE: Light duty operation such as light trailer towing The Cummins turbocharged diesel engine does not or no load operation will extend the time before the require a break-in period due to its construction. Normal engine is at full efficiency.
  • Page 13 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Vehicle Information (Customer Information Instrument Cluster ..... 12 Features) ......33 Instrument Cluster Description .

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster

    12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 15: Instrument Cluster Description

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 3. Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the 1. Tachometer ON position. The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute. 4. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- CAUTION! ture.
  • Page 16 14 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Speedometer 7. 4WD Indicator Light – If Equipped The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per This light indicates the vehicle is in four-wheel hour and/or kilometers per hour (MPH/km/h). drive and 4LOCK. 4WD allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultane- 6.
  • Page 17 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 (ESC) becomes active. The “ESC/TCS Indicator Light” lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service also flashes when TCS is active. Be sure to adapt your should be obtained from an authorized dealer. speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. If 13.
  • Page 18 16 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To the normal range if the battery is charged. If the pointer switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and moves to either extreme left or right and remains there release the TRIP ODOMETER button.
  • Page 19 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17 19. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- This light monitors various brake functions, ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic including brake fluid level and parking brake system.
  • Page 20 18 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. WARNING! If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning Light” on is dangerous.
  • Page 21 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 If the “ABS Warning Light” is on, the brake system As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System benefits of anti-lock brakes.
  • Page 22 20 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 23 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21 22. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as an onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system which soon as possible.

  • Page 24: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    22 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 24. Front Fog Light Indicator Light – If Equipped 26. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator This indicator will illuminate when the front fog Light — If Equipped lights are on. This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- trol (ESC) is off.
  • Page 25 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 • Vehicle Info display • Vehicle information warning message displays • Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup) • Tire Pressure display – If Equipped • Compass display • Outside temperature display • Trip computer functions • Distance To Empty (DTE) display •...
  • Page 26 24 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Steering wheel EVIC control button, as Steering wheel EVIC control button as it appears on the left side of the steer- it appears on the right side of the ing wheel. steering wheel. Press and release the UP button to scroll up- Press and release the SELECT button for access ward through the main menus (DTE, mi/gal, to main menus, sub menus or to select a...

  • Page 27: Evic Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25 • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • System Setup Unavailable – Vehicle Not in Park the following messages: • System Setup Unavailable – Vehicle in Motion •...
  • Page 28 26 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Refill DEF Engine Will Not Start vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns • Service DEF System See Dealer • Service DEF Syst Engine Will Not Start in XXX Mi See Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
  • Page 29 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27 If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting” in If the light remains lit with the engine running your “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information. vehicle, will usually be drivable, however, see an autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
  • Page 30 28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle service. Refer to “What To Do In Emergencies/If Your or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the Engine Overheats”...
  • Page 31 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29 • Water In Fuel Indicator Light Oil Change Due The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will illu- Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change minate when there is water detected in the fuel indicator system.
  • Page 32 30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times and with increased frequency during vehicle opera- within 10 seconds. tion. It will be accompanied by a single chime. Ap- proximately 6 gallons (23 Liters) of DEF is required to 3.
  • Page 33 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31 • Service DEF System – See Dealer — This message NOTE: A minimum of up to 2.5 gallons (9.5 Liters) may be required to restart the engine. Although the vehicle will display when the fault is initially detected, each will continue to operate while this warning message is time the vehicle is started, and periodically during initially displayed, the engine will not restart the next...

  • Page 34: Distance To Empty (Dte)

    32 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service DEF System Engine Will Not Start – See NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle Dealer — This message will continuously display loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of when the mileage counter reaches zero, and will be the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.

  • Page 35: Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 33 Press the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER button to To Reset The Display cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed. Press and release the ODOMETER/TRIP The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- ODOMETER button once to clear the resettable function tion.

  • Page 36: Compass / Temperature Display

    34 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Coolant Temp driven several minutes before the updated tempera- Displays the actual coolant temperature. ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature, therefore temperature • Oil Pressure readings are not updated when the vehicle is not Displays the actual oil pressure.
  • Page 37 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 35 Automatic Compass Calibration 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 38 36 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences 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 provide the most accurate compass heading.

  • Page 39: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 37 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT following choices. button. The last variance zone number displays in the Select Language EVIC.
  • Page 40 38 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the feature showing the system has been activated or the Auto Lock Doors check-mark is removed, showing the system has been When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- deactivated. matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
  • Page 41 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 39 1st Press RKE check-mark appears next to the feature showing the When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, door will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter showing the system has been deactivated.
  • Page 42 40 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- Headlamps With Wipers pears next to the feature showing the system has been When this feature is selected and the HEADLIGHT activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn system has been deactivated.
  • Page 43 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 41 been deactivated. When this feature is deactivated, the Tilt Mirror In Reverse system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper When this feature is selected and the shift lever is placed operation. in reverse gear, the side mirrors tilt downward to allow the driver to see into the previous blind spot and avoid Easy Exit Seat –...
  • Page 44 42 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Illuminated Approach Display Units of Measure In When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are equipped) can be changed between English and Metric unlocked with the RKE transmitter.

  • Page 45: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Starting Fluids ..... . . 51 Starting Procedures ..... 46 ▫...
  • Page 46 44 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Reverse Shifting ..... . 79 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ..59 ▫...
  • Page 47 STARTING AND OPERATING 45 ▫ Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage ... . . 86 Diesel Exhaust Fluid — Chassis Cab Only ..89 ▫ Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid – Chassis Cab ▫...

  • Page 48: Starting Procedures

    46 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Start the engine with the shift lever in NEUTRAL or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range.

  • Page 49: Manifold Air Temperature Above 66°F (19°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 47 NOTE: The engine block heater cord is a factory in- 2. Shift into PARK for an automatic transmission. For stalled option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, fully cords are available from your authorized MOPAR press and hold the clutch pedal and shift into NEUTRAL.

  • Page 50: Normal Starting Procedure - Engine

    48 STARTING AND OPERATING “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- CAUTION! derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- tion. When engine temperatures fall below 66°F (19°C) Do not crank engine for more than 15 seconds at a the “Wait To Start Light” will remain on indicating the time or starter motor damage may result.

  • Page 51: Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 49 2. After the “Wait To Start Light” goes off, turn the NOTE: • Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1,000 ignition switch to the START position. Do not press the accelerator during starting. RPM at low coolant temperatures to improve engine warm-up.
  • Page 52 50 STARTING AND OPERATING off, but before the engine is started. However, excessive the engine is started, recycle the manifold heaters by cycling of the manifold heaters will result in damage to turning the ignition switch to the OFF position for at least the heater elements or reduced battery voltage.

  • Page 53: Starting Fluids

    STARTING AND OPERATING 51 • When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel or The engine is equipped with an automatic electric air the fuel gels at low temperatures, air is pulled into the preheating system. If the instructions in this manual are fuel system.

  • Page 54: Cold Weather Precautions

    52 STARTING AND OPERATING • The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures. This cycling operation is caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake mani- fold heater system. The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module.
  • Page 55 STARTING AND OPERATING 53 • The engine requires the use of “Ultra Low Sulfur Battery Blanket Usage Diesel Fuel”. Use of incorrect fuel could result in A battery loses 60% of its cranking power as the battery engine and exhaust system damage. Refer to “Fuel temperature decreases to 0°F (-18°C).

  • Page 56: Engine Idling

    54 STARTING AND OPERATING • Applying the throttle will cancel fast idle Your vehicle is equipped with a turbo speed limiter, this feature limits the engine speed to 1,200 RPM when • If the engine is equipped with an exhaust brake, engine coolant temperatures are below 70°F (21°C).

  • Page 57: Stopping The Engine

    STARTING AND OPERATING 55 NOTE: For EVIC messages related to the vehicle’s 2. The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM. To increase exhaust system, refer to “Maintenance Procedures/ the RPM, press and hold the ACCEL/RESUME switch Intervention Regeneration Strategy – EVIC Message Pro- and the idle speed will increase to approximately 1500 cess Flow”...
  • Page 58 56 STARTING AND OPERATING • Refer to the following chart for proper engine NOTE: • During engine shut down on vehicles equipped with shutdown. manual transmissions, it is normal for the diesel Idle Time Turbo- engine to resonate heavily for a moment during engine Driving (min.) Be- Load...

  • Page 59: Engine Speed Control

    STARTING AND OPERATING 57 Engine Speed Control Avoid Low Coolant Temperature Operation Continual operation at low engine coolant (antifreeze) CAUTION! temperature below the normal range on the gauge 140°F (60°C) can be harmful to the engine. Low engine coolant Prevent overspeeding the engine going downhill. (antifreeze) temperature can cause incomplete combus- When descending steep grades, use a combination of tion which allows carbon and varnish to form on piston...
  • Page 60 58 STARTING AND OPERATING • Up Steep Hills — Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts Select a lower transmission gear, but try and keep the Practically all failures give some warning before the parts torque converter clutch engaged. fail.

  • Page 61: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 59 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the heater Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 Volt Damage to the 110–115 Volt electrical cord could AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire exten- cause electrocution.

  • Page 62: Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) - If Equipped

    60 STARTING AND OPERATING DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) — Once the switch is in the ON position and the vehicle is IF EQUIPPED moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h); the exhaust brake The exhaust brake feature will only function when the will automatically operate when the driver removes driver turns the exhaust brake switch to the ON position.
  • Page 63 STARTING AND OPERATING 61 Benefits of the exhaust brake are: WARNING! • vehicle driving control Do not use the exhaust brake feature when driving in • reduced brake fade icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the •...

  • Page 64: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    62 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure CAUTION! those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is ing precautions are not observed: running.

  • Page 65: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 63 Six-Speed Automatic Transmission with WARNING! (Continued) Overdrive (68RFE) – If Equipped (Ram Truck • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK Only) or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than The shift lever display located in the instrument panel idle speed.
  • Page 66 64 STARTING AND OPERATING the transmission into third gear, the transmission will Switching from ERS to D-Mode can be done at any never shift above third gear, but can shift down into vehicle speed. To switch from “Drive” mode to “ERS” second or first gear, when needed.
  • Page 67 STARTING AND OPERATING 65 NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum WARNING! deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for switch down (-). The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down.
  • Page 68 66 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! (Continued) This range provides underdrive first, second and third • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK gears, direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth and sixth or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than gears.
  • Page 69 STARTING AND OPERATING 67 Overdrive Operation operation at this temperature. Normal operation will The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- resume when the transmission fluid temperature has tronically controlled fifth and sixth (Overdrive). The risen to a suitable level. Refer to the “Note” under transmission will automatically shift from DRIVE to “Torque Converter Clutch”...
  • Page 70 68 STARTING AND OPERATING When To Use TOW/HAUL When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the “TOW/HAUL” switch once to select “TOW/HAUL.” In “TOW/HAUL” mode, fourth to fifth gear upshifts are delayed.
  • Page 71 STARTING AND OPERATING 69 Torque Converter Clutch when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been may seem as if the transmission is not shifting prop- included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. erly when cold.

  • Page 72: Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (As68Rc) - If Equipped (Chassis Cab Only)

    70 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (AS68RC) – If Equipped (Chassis Cab Only) The shift lever display located in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is illuminated for night driving). The shift lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column.
  • Page 73 STARTING AND OPERATING 71 PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply slippery surface.
  • Page 74 72 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL WARNING! (Continued) Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others periods with the engine running. The engine may be if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to started in this range.
  • Page 75 STARTING AND OPERATING 73 • transmission NOTE: Use caution when operating a heavily loaded reached normal operating vehicle in second or first gear selections in high ambients temperature. as torque converter slip can impose significant additional NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- heat load on the cooling system.
  • Page 76 74 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission will downshift from Overdrive to Drive if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 to 40 mph (57 to 65 km/h). When To Use “TOW/HAUL” Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the “TOW/HAUL”...
  • Page 77 STARTING AND OPERATING 75 NOTE: WARNING! • The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usu- Do not use the “TOW/HAUL” feature when driving ally after 1-3 miles (1.6 - 4.8 km) of driving]. Because in icy or slippery conditions.

  • Page 78: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    76 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED Shifting WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.

  • Page 79: Downshifting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 77 Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift pedal. speeds may not apply. This transmission has a “creeper”...
  • Page 80 78 STARTING AND OPERATING Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds WARNING! CAUTION! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their Failure to follow the recommended downshifting grip and the vehicle could skid. speeds may cause the engine to overspeed and/or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is CAUTION! pressed.

  • Page 81: Reverse Shifting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 79 Reverse Shifting POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED To shift into REVERSE (R), bring the vehicle to a com- (CHASSIS CAB ONLY) plete stop. Press the clutch and pause briefly to allow the This vehicle when equipped with either the AS68RC gear train to stop rotating.

  • Page 82: Stationary Mode

    80 STARTING AND OPERATING Stationary Mode The customer has the choice to operate the PTO by utilizing the cruise control switches or by utilizing a To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet remote control (provided by the PTO supplier). To oper- the following conditions: ate the feature using the cruise control switches, the •...

  • Page 83: Mobile Mode

    SET speed, refer to the • No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present LEARNING SET SPEED section of the Dodge Bodybuild- er’s Guide which can be found at: www.dodge.com/ • Vehicle engine must be running bodybuilder •...

  • Page 84: Power Take Off - Aftermarket Installation

    Dodge Body Builders 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Guide by accessing “www.dodge.com/bodybuilder” and choosing the appropriate links.

  • Page 85: Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 83 specification D-975 Grade S15 will provide good perfor- WARNING! (Continued) mance. If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 2. Using a CO or dry chemical type fire extin- 20°F or -7°C), or is required to operate at colder-than- guisher, direct the spray from the fire extinguisher normal conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized into the grille on the passenger side so that the spray...

  • Page 86: Fuel Specifications

    84 STARTING AND OPERATING • No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel should only be used not be required in your vehicle. If available in your area, a high cetane “premium” diesel fuel may offer improved where extended arctic conditions (-10°F or -23°C) exist. cold-starting and warm-up performance.

  • Page 87: Fuel Filler Cap

    STARTING AND OPERATING 85 WARNING! WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is on a truck bed. You could be burned. the vehicle when the fuel filler cap is removed or Always place fuel containers on the ground while the tank filled.

  • Page 88: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage

    86 STARTING AND OPERATING microbes form “slime” that will clog fuel filters and lines. Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage Drain condensation from the supply tank and change the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a very stable line filter on a regular basis. product with a long shelf life.

  • Page 89: Only

    STARTING AND OPERATING 87 Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid – Chassis Cab Only DEF Fill Procedure The DEF gauge (located on the EVIC display) will NOTE: Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” display the level of DEF remaining in the tank. Refer to in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 90 88 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Insert DEF fill adapter/nozzle into DEF tank filler CAUTION! neck. • To avoid DEF spillage, and possible damage to the DEF tank from overfilling, do not “top off” the DEF tank after filling. • When DEF is spilled, clean the area immediately with water or use an absorbent material to soak up and spills on the ground.

  • Page 91: Diesel Exhaust Fluid - Chassis Cab Only

    STARTING AND OPERATING 89 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID — CHASSIS CAB ONLY System Overview Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Re- This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid duction system in order to meet the very stringent diesel (DEF) injection system and a Selective Catalytic Reduc- emissions standards required by the Environmental Pro- tion (SCR) catalyst to meet the emission requirements.
  • Page 92 90 STARTING AND OPERATING The DEF injection system and SCR catalyst enable the NOTE: The DEF pump will run for a period of time achievement of diesel emissions requirements; while after engine shutdown to purge the DEF system. This is maintaining outstanding fuel economy, drivability, normal operation.

  • Page 93: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ With Portable Starting Unit ....95 Jump Starting ......92...
  • Page 94 92 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP STARTING cables to start a vehicle’s engine because its batteries are discharged, the following procedure should be used: WARNING! Set the parking brake and place an automatic transmis- • To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing, sion in PARK (or NEUTRAL for a manual transmission).
  • Page 95 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 93 1. Attach one jumper cable to the positive terminal of booster battery and the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery. WARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
  • Page 96 94 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to negative 3. Take care that the clamps from one cable do not (-) post of booster battery. Connect the other end of the inadvertently touch clamps from the other cable. Do not jumper cable to a good ground on the engine block of the lean over the battery when making connection.
  • Page 97 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 95 WARNING! CAUTION! Any procedure other than above could result in: It is very important that the starting unit operating • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out voltage does not exceed 12 Volts DC or damage to battery, starter motor, alternator, or electrical system the battery vent;...
  • Page 99 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Diesel Exhaust Fluid – Chassis Cab Only . . . 114 Engine Compartment — 6.7L Diesel ..99 ▫ Maintenance-Free Batteries ... . . 114 Maintenance Procedures .
  • Page 100 98 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Noise Control System Required Maintenance ▫ Engine ......133 &...

  • Page 101: Engine Compartment - 6.7L Diesel

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 99 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL 1 — Battery 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Integrated Power Module 3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 —...

  • Page 102: Maintenance Procedures

    100 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of vehicle.

  • Page 103: Maintaining Your Vehicle 101

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 101 parked overnight. When checking oil after operating the Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will engine, first ensure the engine is at full operating tem- improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil perature, then wait for 30 minutes after engine shutdown only when the level on the dipstick is below the “ADD”...
  • Page 104 102 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection Oils with a high ash content may produce damaging For best performance and maximum protection under all deposits on engine valves and/or aftertreatment system types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only damage. A maximum sulfated ash content of 1.00 mass % recommends engine oils that are API CJ-4 certified and is recommended for all oil used in the engine.
  • Page 105 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Use SAE 15W-40 MOPAR or an equivalent engine oil meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-10902. Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 may also be used. The identification of these engine oils is typically located on the back of the oil container.

  • Page 106: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    104 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Filter You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Care should be taken in disposing of the used engine mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- fluids from your vehicle.
  • Page 107 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 105 message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Informa- CAUTION! tion Center (EVIC) when service is required. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- Driving with a restricted air filter can cause engine derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- damage.

  • Page 108: Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

    106 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE to this sensor could result in major engine and/or Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter exhaust aftertreatment damage. This includes the use of The fuel filter and water separator assembly is located on non-approved air filters. Use only MOPAR approved air the driver’s side of the engine.
  • Page 109 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 107 NOTE: Care should be taken in disposing of used fluids CAUTION! from your vehicle. Used fluids, indiscriminately dis- carded, can present a problem to the environment. Con- If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO tact an authorized dealer, service station, or government NOT START the engine before you drain water from agency for advice on recycling programs and for where...

  • Page 110: Fuel Filter Replacement

    108 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The fuel/water separator drain valve is located on the bottom of the fuel filter housing. If more than a couple ounces/milliliters of fuel have been drained, follow the directions for “Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel.” Fuel Filter Replacement NOTE: Using a fuel filter that does not meet the...
  • Page 111 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 109 5. Remove lid using a socket or strap wrench. Rotate CAUTION! counterclockwise for removal. Remove used o-ring and • Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces. discard it. Drain the filter into an appropriate container. 6. Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and •...

  • Page 112: Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel

    110 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 12. Prime the engine using the procedure in “Priming If 3. Start the engine using the “Normal Starting” proce- The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel.” Then start the engine dure. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Starting and and confirm there are no leaks.

  • Page 113: Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Evic Message Process Flow

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Intervention Regeneration Strategy – EVIC CAUTION! Message Process Flow The Cummins diesel engine meets all EPA Heavy Duty Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline, the Diesel Engine Emissions Standards, resulting in the low- use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuel est emitting diesel engine ever produced.
  • Page 114 112 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the following messages that may be displayed on maintenance may include replacing the Closed Crank- your Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC): case Ventilation (CCV) filter element, and cleaning of the EGR Cooler. The procedure for clearing and resetting the WARNING! Perform Service indicator message is located in the appropriate Service Information.
  • Page 115 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 113 By simply driving your vehicle at highway speeds for as Service Required – See Dealer Now little as 45 minutes, you can remedy the condition in the Regeneration has been disabled due to a system malfunc- particulate filter system and allow your Cummins diesel tion.

  • Page 116: Diesel Exhaust Fluid - Chassis Cab Only

    114 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Batteries CAUTION! The top of the maintenance-free batteries are perma- nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust periodic maintenance required. system could occur soon with continued operation. NOTE: Replacement batteries should both be of equal Diesel Exhaust Fluid –...

  • Page 117: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 115 Cooling System WARNING! WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands You or others can be badly burned by hot engine after handling the battery. coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, Battery Blanket Usage do not open the hood until the radiator has had time...
  • Page 118 116 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently Cooling System – Drain, Flush and Refill spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte- face of the condenser. nance intervals.
  • Page 119 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 117 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine result in engine damage and may decrease corro- coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
  • Page 120 118 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula the vehicle is operated.
  • Page 121 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 119 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 122 120 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once • Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in a month.

  • Page 123: Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 121 • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is To guarantee optimum performance of the system, keep equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the the surfaces of the charge air cooler, condenser and condenser clean.
  • Page 124 122 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! (Continued) the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that should be conducted.

  • Page 125: Clutch Hydraulic System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 123 Fluid Level Check WARNING! (Continued) This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- plug. The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the nate the brake fluid.

  • Page 126: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    124 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission – If Equipped 1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating temperature. Lubricant Selection Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in 2. The vehicle must be on level ground. “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. 3.
  • Page 127 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 125 a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into 7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake. the transmission before rechecking the fluid level. To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the the operating temperature, the fluid level should be dipstick cap is properly reseated.
  • Page 128 126 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- pedal. ing temperature. Verify that a solid coating of oil is seen on both sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add 4.
  • Page 129 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 127 Noise Control System Required Maintenance & CAUTION! Warranty All vehicles built over 10,000 lbs. (4 535 kg) Gross Vehicle Be aware that if the fluid level is below 50°F (10°C), Weight Rating and manufactured for sale and use in the it may not register on the dipstick.
  • Page 130 128 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Required Maintenance For Noise Control Systems Air Cleaner Assembly The following maintenance services must be performed Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly and fit. every six months or 7,500 miles (12 000 km) whichever Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positioned comes first, to assure proper operation of the noise and that the cover is tight.
  • Page 131 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 129 Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are Noise Emission Warranty the acts listed below. The manufacturer warrants that this vehicle as manufac- tured by the manufacturer, was designed, built and • AIR CLEANER equipped to conform at the time it left the manufacturer’s −...
  • Page 132 130 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Log and Service Chart (Diesel Engines) Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed. MILES 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500...
  • Page 133 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 131 Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed. MILES 67,500 75,000 82,500 90,000 97,500 105,000 112,500 120,000 KILOME- 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000...
  • Page 134 132 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2500/3500 Shortbed Models 34 Gallons 129 Liters 2500/3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons 132 Liters Standard Rear Tank – Chassis Cab Only 52 Gallons 197 Liters Optional Midship Tank – Chassis Cab Only 22 Gallons 83 Liters Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Approximate) –...
  • Page 135 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 133 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil In ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
  • Page 136 134 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sul- fur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.
  • Page 137 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 135 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – If MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Equipped (Six-Speed 68RFE) – Ram ATF+4 product. Truck Only Automatic Transmission – If MOPAR AS68RC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Equipped (Six-Speed AS68RC) –...
  • Page 139 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Perform Service Indicator ....140 Maintenance Schedule ....138 ▫...

  • Page 140: Maintenance Schedule

    138 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE master cylinder, and transmission and transfer case (if CAUTION! equipped), add as needed. At Each Oil Change Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. •...

  • Page 141: Oil Change Indicator System

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 139 Oil Change Indicator System For information on resetting the Oil Change Indicator message, refer to “Oil Change Due” under “Electronic Ram Truck Pick-Up (2500 and 3500 Models) Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/EVIC Warning Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change Lights”...

  • Page 142: Perform Service Indicator

    140 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Ram Truck Chassis Cab (3500, 4500, and 5500 EGR Cooler. The procedure for clearing and resetting the Models) “Perform Service” indicator message is located in the Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 7,500 miles appropriate Service Information. (12 000 km) or six months, or sooner if prompted by the Required Maintenance Intervals oil change indicator system (if equipped).
  • Page 143 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 141 7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 144 142 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 145 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 143 22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 146 144 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 147 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 145 37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 148 146 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 149 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 147 52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 150 148 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 151 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 149 67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 152 150 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 153 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 151 82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 154 152 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 155 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 153 97,500 Miles (157,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 156 154 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 157 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 155 112,500 Miles (180,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 158 156 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 159 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 157 127,500 Miles (204,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 160 158 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 161 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 159 142,500 Miles (228,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
  • Page 162 160 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
  • Page 163 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 161 Inspection and service should also be performed anytime WARNING! a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all • You can be badly injured working on or around a receipts. motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you * This maintenance is not required if belt was previously have the knowledge and the right equipment.

  • Page 165: Index

    INDEX...
  • Page 166 164 INDEX Adding Fuel ......85 Emergency Starting ..... 92 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Brake Fluid .
  • Page 167 INDEX 165 Computer, Trip/Travel ..... 32 Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming ....110 Conserving Fuel .
  • Page 168 166 INDEX Jump Starting ......92 Transfer Case ......123 Oil .
  • Page 169 INDEX 167 Oil Pressure ......15 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator ..14 Speedometer .
  • Page 170 168 INDEX Shift Speeds ......77 Disposal ......104 Mini-Trip Computer .
  • Page 171 INDEX 169 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ..116,118 Manual Transmission ....46 Remote Control Remote .
  • Page 172 170 INDEX Transfer Case Turn Signals ......13 Fluid ....... 135 Transmission Variance, Compass .
  • Page 173 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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