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INTRODUCTION
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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- Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....5 How To Use This Manual .
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Page 3: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer oriented documents. -
Page 4: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 5 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. -
Page 5: Vehicle Modifications / Alterations
6 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Manual Door Locks .....15 A Word About Your Keys ....10 ▫... - Page 7 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Battery Replacement ....25 ▫ Automatic Locking Mode (If Equipped) ..37 ▫...
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Page 8: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Safety Tips ......71 Vehicle . -
Page 9: A Word About Your Keys
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS CAUTION! The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to Always remove the key from the ignition and lock the front. -
Page 10: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobi- moving 5 mph or more, then all the transmitter buttons lized. If the Security Light remains on during vehicle are disabled for all keys. - Page 11 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle 3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch electronics. A blank key is one which has never been the ignition to the ON position within 60 seconds of programmed and needs to be cut.
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Page 12: Ignition And Steering Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Changes or modifications not expressly ap- NOTE: proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK Insert the key fully, and then turn the switch to one of the five illustrated positions. -
Page 13: Illuminated Entry
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE easily. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in the NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- LOCK position. Push in on the key in the ignition lock mission, the key cannot be turned to LOCK until the cylinder to rotate to the LOCK position. -
Page 14: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 DOOR LOCKS WARNING! Manual Door Locks When leaving the vehicle always remove the key All the doors can be “manually” locked from the inside from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not by pushing down the door lock plunger, located on the leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with door trim panel. -
Page 15: Power Door Locks
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob. - Page 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using the 4. Within 10 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position door lock switches during the following conditions: to the ON position a minimum of four times; ending in the Off position ( Do not start the engine ).
- Page 17 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is in 3. Insert the key into the ignition. any key position. 4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position This feature will not operate if any of the conditions to the ON position a minimum of four times;...
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Page 18: Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child- protection door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and slide the control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks. -
Page 19: Remote Keyless Entry
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: After setting the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. -
Page 20: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked 3. Release both buttons at the same time. with metal objects. 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by To unlock the doors: pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the keyfob. - Page 21 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Horn Chirp Programming Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated The horn chirp feature will be shipped from the assembly will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button plants activated.
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Page 22: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob, while Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systems you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. will function normally. Panic mode will not disarm the Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will security system on vehicles so equipped. -
Page 23: Programming Additional Transmitters
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of 2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel batteries is five years. any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedure). -
Page 24: Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 8. Using the fob to be programmed, press and hold both Battery Replacement the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, simultaneously for 2 The recommended replacement battery (2 required) is seconds and then release. CR2032. -
Page 25: Security Alarm System - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the To Set the Alarm: new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause The alarm will set when you use the power door locks or battery deterioration. -
Page 26: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 The security alarm system is designed to protect your To Disarm the System: Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the doors. If vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the something has triggered the system in your absence, the system will arm unexpectedly. -
Page 27: Windows
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left front door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win- dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control. -
Page 28: Auto Down
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Auto Down The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. -
Page 29: Sliding Rear Window
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Rear Window WIND BUFFETING Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or partially open.. -
Page 30: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Please pay close attention to the information in this Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that section. It tells you how to use your restraint system they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as Some of the worst injuries happen when people are possible. - Page 31 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people belts are designed to go around the large bones of riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously your body.
- Page 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and your lap.
- Page 33 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
- Page 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
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Page 35: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage release button to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best. -
Page 36: Automatic Locking Mode (If Equipped)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 loose end of the webbing. Wear the lap belt snug against Automatic Locking Mode (if equipped) To convert from the normal emergency locking mode to the hips. Sit back and erect in the seat, then adjust the belt the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder belt as tightly as is comfortable. -
Page 37: Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert)
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension- seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 ers are single use items. -
Page 38: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle Seat Belts and Pregnant Women and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt throughout their pregnancies. -
Page 39: Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)-Airbags
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental WARNING! Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. - Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The WARNING! words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal covers or attempt to manually open them.
- Page 41 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved right position for the airbags to protect you properly. protection for the driver and front passenger.
- Page 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts WARNING! properly. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved severe injuries in a collision.
- Page 43 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners Air Bag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Classification System (OCS) for the Front • Occupant Restraint Controller Passenger Seat •...
- Page 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in if the light comes on again after initial start up. the START or RUN positions.
- Page 45 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Children 12 years and under should always ride If the passenger frontal air bag is automatically turned buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. off by the OCS, or by using the manual on/off switch (on vehicles so equipped), the PAD Indicator lamp iluminates the passenger frontal airbag symbol and the word OFF to show that the passenger airbag will...
- Page 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 For almost all properly installed rear facing child re- Passenger straints, the PAD indicator light will be illuminated Front Passenger Airbag Disable Airbag Status indicating that the front passenger airbag is turned off Seat Occupant (PAD) Indicator and will not inflate.
- Page 47 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the OCS has classified the occupant of the seat as an If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it adult. An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position should only be serviced by an authorized dealer.
- Page 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once the through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically way the airbags do not interfere with your control of cleared after a short period of time.
- Page 49 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE or a weight less than the predetermined threshold, the where the window bag inflates. This especially applies ORC will not illuminate the PAD indicator light even to children. The window bag is only about 3-1/2 though the airbag is turned OFF.
- Page 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • Do not modify the front seat center console or center WARNING! position seat in any way. Unapproved modifications or service procedures to • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- designated for the specific model being repaired.
- Page 51 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin need airbag protection will not activate the system. This or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system.
- Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Maintaining Your Airbag System Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical WARNING! system remains functional, vehicles equipped with • power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition, Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it.
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Page 53: Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch - If Equipped
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while • is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat driving. because there is no rear seat, because there is no rear seat position available, or because the child has a NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine medical condition which makes it necessary for the... -
Page 54: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 frontal airbag. The passenger frontal airbag symbol and the word “OFF” on the passenger airbag disable (PAD) lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. To Turn On the Passenger Frontal Airbag Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, and remove the key from the switch. - Page 55 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE gathered during a complete accident investigation, the data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler Corpora- may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash tion and others to learn more about the possible causes of databases, such as those maintained by the US govern- crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and...
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Page 56: Child Restraint
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status time - babies and children, too. Every state in the United for electronically-controlled safety systems, including States and all Canadian provinces require that small the airbag system... - Page 57 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types that does not have a switch to turn the airbag Off. An of child restraints can be used rearward facing: infant airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death carriers and convertible child seats.
- Page 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org. seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. WARNING! Children Too Large for Booster Seats • Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder •...
- Page 59 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch restraint: plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt.
- Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 provides for the installation of the child restraint without Club Cab using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child • The Club Cab front and rear right (if equipped with a restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps rear seat) passenger seating positions have lower from the child restraint to the vehicle structure.
- Page 61 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not LATCH compatible, you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts.
- Page 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and are cover material.
- Page 63 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the Belt child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.
- Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 locking retractor seat belts, refer to Automatic Locking Child Restraint Tether Anchor Mode earlier in this section. If you have trouble tighten- The Club Cab model has two routing straps ing the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because located behind each of the rear outboard seat- the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path ing positions.
- Page 65 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab) WARNING! 1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the With a child restraint installed in the rear driver or front passenger seat back and under the head restraint. passenger side locations, use care when adjusting 2.
- Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2. Route the tether strap across to the center tether anchorage. The center tether is located behind the slide door in the center of the vehicle, between the two seating positions. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor strap is pulled tight.
- Page 67 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE through the anchor strap outer loop (webbing material loop), located directly behind the child restraint. 2. Route the tether strap across to the nearest installed anchor strap, and attach the tether strap hook to the anchor strap inner metal ring.
- Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Multiple Child Restraint Double Cab...
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Page 69: Engine Break-In Recommendations
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to miles (500 km). -
Page 70: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • It may be necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the engine running for more than a short period. -
Page 71: Vehicle
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Vehicle: Seat Belts Tires Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns. frays and loose parts. - Page 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Fluid Leaks Check the area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected, the cause should be located and corrected.
- Page 73 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Operations ......84 Mirrors .......79 ▫...
- Page 74 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ..116 Equipped ......107 ▫...
- Page 75 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 ▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ....122 ▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ....128 ▫...
- Page 76 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Erasing HomeLink Buttons ....136 ▫ Floor Console Features ....142 ▫...
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Page 77: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the MIRRORS small control under the mirror to the night position Inside Day/Night Mirror (toward rear of truck). The mirror should be adjusted The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view while set in the day position (toward windshield). -
Page 78: Outside Mirrors
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. -
Page 79: Electric Remote-Control Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. -
Page 80: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) — WARNING! IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial convex mirror will look smaller and farther away a phone number with your cellular phone using simple than they really are. - Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Blue- tooth™...
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Page 82: Operations
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon- nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the voice on beep, which follows the Ready prompt the phone manufacturer for details. - Page 83 At any prompt, after the voice on beep, you can say NOTE: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you • www.dodge.com/uconnect back to the previous menu. • www.jeep.com/uconnect...
- Page 84 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: give the UConnect™ system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be •...
- Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Dial by Saying a Number Call by Saying a Name • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
- Page 86 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the when vehicle is not in motion.
- Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook entry that you wish to edit. NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, when vehicle is not in motion.
- Page 88 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system will • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, deleted. work, mobile or pager. Say the designation you wish List All Names in the UConnect™...
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Page 89: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Phone Call Features Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call The following features can be accessed through the Currently in Progress UConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another cellular service plan. - Page 90 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer Conference Call to Toggling Between Calls. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to Conference Call.
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Page 91: Uconnect™ System Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of Redial the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. call to the mobile phone. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •... - Page 92 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system the name of the language you wish to switch to is operational, you may reach the emergency number as (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).
- Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 emergency situations when the cell phone has network Paging coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system. To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated Systems. Paging works properly except for pagers of Towing Assistance certain companies which time-out a little too soon to If you need towing assistance,...
- Page 94 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your UConnect™ system Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push from confirming your choices (e.g.
- Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Mute/Un-mute (Mute off) You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone When you mute the UConnect™ system, you will still be keypad and still use the UConnect™ system (while able to hear the conversation coming from the other dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
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Page 96: Advanced Phone Connectivity
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Information Service If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular number #121, you can access voice activated automated phone and the UConnect™... - Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Select another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another call. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon- phone with the UConnect™...
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Page 98: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ System
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played and say the priority number of the phone • smooth road surface, you wish to delete. • fully closed windows, Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™... - Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • UConnect™ phonebook name tag recognition rate is • dry weather condition. optimized for the voice of the person who stored the • Operation from driver seat. name in the phonebook. • Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loud- •...
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Page 103: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 SEATS North American English Primary Alternate(s) Manual Seat Adjustment The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near the Zero floor. Lift the lever and move the seat to the desired Add location Add new position. -
Page 104: Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. -
Page 105: Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. -
Page 106: Way Power Seat Adjuster - Driver's Side Only
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To lower the head restraint, depress the release button 6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver’s Side located at the base of the head restraint and push down Only on the head restraint. The 6-way power seat adjuster switches are on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. - Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. Three switches control the seat movement. The four-way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwards to get the most comfortable position.
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Page 108: Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the Club Cab/Quad Cab Rear Seat two toggle switches, tilting it up or down. More cargo space is available by lifting up on the rear seat cushion. -
Page 109: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 heat level. Flashing indicator lights on the switch indicate TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD that the Heated Seat system needs servicing. To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. - Page 110 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then push the safety latch lever down while lifting the To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to grille with your right hand. It is located at the top center close it. Use a firm downward push at the center front of the grille just left of center.
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Page 111: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 LIGHTS Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob.When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer... -
Page 112: Battery Saver
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all Battery Saver the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed- Party mode because it allows the doors to stay open for ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. -
Page 113: Headlamp Delay
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Headlamp Delay To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 60 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and then the headlamp switch is cycled off. -
Page 114: Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Lights-on Reminder reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lights are left on, after the ignition is turned off, a chime lowed by rinsing. -
Page 115: Cargo Light - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 CARGO Light — If Equipped MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER The multifunction control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn Signals The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the CARGO button. -
Page 116: Passing Light
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the of the front and rear turn signal lights. -
Page 117: Windshield Wipers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For Windshield Wipers maximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knob into the upper end of the delay range. The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the LO continual speed position. -
Page 118: Windshield Washers
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the front wiper is operating when the ignition exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the rating information can be found on most washer fluid Park position. -
Page 119: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. -
Page 120: To Set At A Desired Speed
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set At A Desired Speed WARNING! When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. -
Page 121: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 specific engine). Each time the button is tapped, speed To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is on, speed can be increased by will decrease. For example, tapping the button 3 times pressing and holding the ACCEL button. -
Page 122: To Accelerate For Passing
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing WARNING! Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. -
Page 123: Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading Lights The overhead console has the following features: Near the front of the console are two courtesy/reading lights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if so equipped. -
Page 124: Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER RESET Button This feature allows you to choose between a compass/ temperature display and one of four trip conditions being monitored. US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric measurement units. -
Page 125: Global Reset
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Global Reset Step Button If the RESET button and STEP button are pressed at the same time and held for 3 seconds the Global Reset feature will reset the distance to empty (using a default fuel economy value), fuel economy, trip odometer, and elapsed time displays. -
Page 126: Average Fuel Economy (Avg Eco)
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) fuel capacity, which corresponds to approximately 8% of Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This tank volume. This reserve capacity was put in place to display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous prevent the likelihood of customers running out of fuel changes in fuel consumption as the number of total... -
Page 127: C/T Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 C/T Button Compass/Temperature Display WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage. -
Page 128: Manual Compass Calibration
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After completing one 360° turn, with the vehicle traveling free from large metal objects or power lines. The CAL less than 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from large metal symbol will turn off and the compass will function or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn off and the normally. -
Page 129: Outside Temperature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari- ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button to select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation. -
Page 130: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED For additional information on HomeLink , call 1–800– The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to 355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized WARNING! gates, or home lighting. -
Page 131: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Programming HomeLink WARNING! NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom- ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held training the transceiver. - Page 132 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator/Canadian Pro- gramming section. 4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
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Page 133: Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener then turns to a constant light, continue with Program- (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this ming steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling sequence a third time to complete the programming. -
Page 134: Using Homelink
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the programming a gate operator by using the Program- device may also be used at any time. In the event that ming procedures (regardless of where you live), replace there are still programming difficulties or questions, Programming HomeLink step 3 with the following:... -
Page 135: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 vehicle entry. HomeLink operation will be re-stored Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink when the Security Alarm has been Disarmed . button previously trained, follow these steps: If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. -
Page 136: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HomeLink is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc. POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sunroof control is located on the headliner between the sun visors. Press and hold the switch rearward to fully open the sunroof. -
Page 137: Express Open Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 the sunroof and the sunroof will remain in the partial vent position until the switch is pushed forward again. Express Open Feature During the Express Open operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof and it will remain in a partial open position. -
Page 138: Sunroof Maintenance
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS WARNING! This vehicle has two 12V auxiliary power outlets that can • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de- signed for use with standard power outlet adapters. -
Page 139: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off (Battery Fed Configuration)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 The instrument panel outlet can be reconfigured by the Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery customer to operate only when the ignition is On (switch Fed Configuration) battery fed) or with the ignition switch On/Off (battery fed) to allow for cellular phone charging and/or opera- CAUTION! tion while the ignition is Off. -
Page 140: Floor Console - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FLOOR CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The coin slots are located under the instrument panel center stack. Floor Console Features The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas- Storage Compartments senger’s seat has the following features: Some miscellaneous storage compartments and cup holders have rubber mats at the bottom, the mats are •... -
Page 141: Center Storage Compartment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 the armrest lid. A tissue holder is also provided on the Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable inside of the armrest lid, which holds a pocket size soft phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. -
Page 142: Cup Holders
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUP HOLDERS If your vehicle has bucket seats with a center console, there are three cup holders located on the console. Refer to the section on floor console. A two-cavity cup holder is available on all Quad Cab with rear seats mounted on the floor. -
Page 143: Tailgate Removal
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side TAILGATE REMOVAL To simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang, by pulling upward and rearward at the same time. the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these steps: 4. -
Page 144: General Information
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE refer to the Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load- Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped ing document located in your Owner’s Manual packet or With A Cap or Slide-In Campers available from your dealer. For safety reasons, follow all To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the instructions on this important document. -
Page 145: Instrument Panel And Controls
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CONTENTS Instruments And Controls ....150 Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Instrument Cluster ..... . 151 Hands Free Phone Capability . - Page 146 148 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Number (ESN/SID) ....183 And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES) ▫...
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Page 150: Instrument Cluster Description
152 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION CAUTION! 1. Fuel Gauge Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when engine running as you would not be able to react to ignition switch is in the ON position. - Page 151 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 153 left/right turn signal is left on with the engine RPM 7. Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped vehicle speed greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) for more This light shows when the fog lights are ON. than one mile.
- Page 152 154 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 9. Speedometer CAUTION! Shows the vehicles speed. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could 10. Voltage Light damage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on, This light monitors the electrical system voltage. safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle The light should turn on momentarily as the in neutral with the air conditioner turned off until engine is started.
- Page 153 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 155 14. Tachometer 12. ABS Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute which is described elsewhere in this manual. (rpm x 1000). This light will come on when the ignition key is 15.
- Page 154 156 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel 18. Transmission Temperature Indicator filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, This light indicates that there is excessive trans- GASCAP will be displayed in the instrument cluster. mission fluid temperature that might occur Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom- with severe usage such as trailer towing.
- Page 155 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 157 light stays on, it may be an indication that the parking 23. Malfunction Indicator Light brake has not been released, or there is a low brake fluid This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system level.
- Page 156 158 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 26. SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator CAUTION! The SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and will stay on for 2 Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause seconds.
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Page 157: Radio Reception Information
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 159 30. 4LOCK Indicator FM Reception Indicates transfer case is in 4LOCK position. FM Stereo signals produce better sound quality than AM signals. However, FM signals will only travel approxi- 31. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button mately 10 to 40 miles (16 to 64 km). Tall structures or hills Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the can cause interference with FM signals causing the sound trip odometer display. -
Page 158: Clock Setting Procedure
160 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS display. On the AM/FM/CD (single-disc) radio only one SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) of the two, time or frequency is displayed. RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY Clock Setting Procedure NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right 1. -
Page 159: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 161 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC CD player or Satellite Radio (if equipped). position to operate the radio. - Page 160 162 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the Clock Setting Procedure MUTE button mutes the microphone. 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune/ Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Audio control.
- Page 161 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 163 Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or be displayed. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency.
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Page 162: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode
164 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, Operation Instructions - CD Mode the station will continue to play but will not be stored NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC into push-button memory. - Page 163 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 165 • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio SCAN Button (CD Mode) OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. Player.
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Page 164: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
166 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Mode) The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which Press this button while the CD is playing to activate allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Random Play. -
Page 165: Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If Equipped
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 167 MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the Press this button to change the display from elapsed speakers. MUTE will be displayed. Press the MUTE playing time to time of day. -
Page 166: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped
168 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. - Page 167 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 169 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode.
- Page 168 170 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS SCAN Button (Radio Mode) 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune / Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Audio control. the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if 3.
- Page 169 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 171 Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. display. Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak- Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade ers.
- Page 170 172 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types: 16 Digit-Character Program Type Display 16 Digit-Character Program Type Display Oldies Oldies No program type or Personality Personality None undefined Public Public Adult Hits Adult_Hits Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Alert Alert...
- Page 171 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 173 By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is You may add a second station to each push-button by displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press station with the same selected PTY name.
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Page 172: Operation Instructions - (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
174 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio CAUTION! Play) This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC only. The use of other sized discs may damage the position to operate the radio. -
Page 173: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 175 SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next Play) selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to LOAD/ EJECT - Load return to the beginning of the current selection, or return Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push-... - Page 174 176 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc TIME Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
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Page 175: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 177 RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Notes On Playing MP3 Files MODE for CD Audio Play) The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3 Press this button while the CD is playing to activate file recording media and formats are limited. - Page 176 178 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS • Maximum number of files: 255 Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- • Maximum number of folders: 100 sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 •...
- Page 177 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 179 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Bit rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification Frequency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...
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Page 178: Operation Instructions
180 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio LOAD / EJECT - Eject Play) Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) the CD was loaded and the disc will unload Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next and move to the entrance for easy removal. - Page 179 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 181 MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc. Switches back to Radio mode. The radio scrolls through the following TAG information: RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- Pressing this button plays files randomly.
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Page 180: Satellite Radio - If Equipped
182 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If System Activation Equipped) NOTE: Your vehicle’s radio must be on and in satellite Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s mode when the activation process takes place. Manual. -
Page 181: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 183 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification ESN/SID Access With RAQ and RAK Radios Number (ESN/SID) With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio simultaneously for 3 seconds. -
Page 182: Selecting Satellite Mode In Ref, Raq, And Rak Radios
184 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK Selecting a Channel Radios Press and release the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for the next channel. Press the top of the button to search up Selecting Satellite Mode —... -
Page 183: Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 185 one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels In addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM pre-set stations, you button during a music type scan, will call up the memory may also commit 12 satellite stations to push button channel and stop the search. -
Page 184: Reception Quality
186 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Reception Quality REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the EQUIPPED following reasons. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to •... -
Page 185: Radio Operation
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 187 The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push The button located in the center of the left hand control button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will will tune to the next pre-set station that you have increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the programmed in the radio pre-set push-buttons. -
Page 186: Compact Disc Maintenance
188 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective following precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have theft protection encoding. - Page 187 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 189 CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Conditioning And Heater Operation The controls for the heating, ventilation and air condi- To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control at any tioning system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary speed and press the snowflake button located at the right knobs.
- Page 188 190 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS The mode control (at the right of the both the panel and floor outlets, together, depending control panel) can be set in any of the wich recirculation mode is selected. following positions: Panel (Fresh Air Modes) Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel.
- Page 189 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 191 the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the Temperature Control edge of each side of the instrument panel. The rotary knob at the center of the control panel controls Blower Control the temperature of the inte- The rotary knob on the left of rior air.
- Page 190 192 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to the expelled, close the windows and turn the mode selector window glass to help prevent interior fogging of the to the Recirculation Panel Mode or Recirculation Mode glass.
- Page 191 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 193 and blower speed to maintain comfort. High blower When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy traffic speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on the in hot weather especially when towing a trailer, addi- windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the tional engine cooling may be required.
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Page 192: Operation Tips Chart
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Page 193: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 195 A push-button type switch is located on the right REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER – IF EQUIPPED side of the control below the A/C (Snowflake) button. Pressing the switch will turn on the Rear Window CAUTION! Defroster and heated mirrors, if equipped. A light above the Rear Window Defroster symbol will illuminate to Use care when washing the inside of the rear win- indicate the Rear Window Defroster is On. -
Page 194: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ NV233/243 GII Transfer Case Operating Starting Procedures ..... 201 Information/Precautions ....211 ▫... - Page 195 198 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Radial-Ply Tires ..... . 241 Brake System ......225 ▫...
- Page 196 Vehicle Loading ......258 ▫ Dodge Dakota Models ....272 ▫...
- Page 197 200 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Recreational Towing 4WD Models ..274 Equipment Identification Plate ... . . 279 Traction ......278...
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Page 198: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 201 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! The starter should not be operated for more than 15 second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it intervals will protect the starter from overheating. started. -
Page 199: Normal Starting
202 STARTING AND OPERATING Normal Starting CAUTION! Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. -
Page 200: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 203 WARNING! WARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the Do not leave children or animals inside parked throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may the vehicle. -
Page 201: Automatic Transmission
204 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock System WARNING! This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out of Park and into any gear unless the brake pedal is Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. pressed. This system is active only while the ignition Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could switch is in the ON position. - Page 202 STARTING AND OPERATING 205 WARNING! WARNING! Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or it is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying to “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If move the gearshift lever back and forth without first your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the pulling the lever toward you, after you have set it in...
- Page 203 206 STARTING AND OPERATING “N” Neutral “1” First Shift to Neutral when vehicle is standing for prolonged For driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at periods with engine running. Engine may be started in low speeds 25 mph (40 km/h) or less when going down this range.
- Page 204 STARTING AND OPERATING 207 • transmission has reached normal operating tempera- The transmission will downshift from Overdrive to Drive ture. if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive When To Use “TOW/HAUL”...
- Page 205 208 STARTING AND OPERATING performance and reduce the potential for transmission light throttle. It engages at higher speeds under heavier overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When acceleration. This may result in a slightly different feeling operating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if or response during normal operation in high gear.
- Page 206 STARTING AND OPERATING 209 transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to NOTE: Damage to the clutch can result from starting in the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into 2nd or 3rd gear with a loaded vehicle. Use each gear in the transmission.
- Page 207 210 STARTING AND OPERATING Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal (km/h) partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on Accelera- the clutch.
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Page 208: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 211 The NV233/243 transfer case is designed to be driven in CAUTION! the 2 wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions (dry hard surfaced roads). When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the When additional traction is required, the transfer case engine which can cause valve damage. - Page 209 212 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is to be seconds, and retry selection. To find the shift require- used for recreational towing only. See Recreational Tow- ments, refer to the Shifting Procedure for your transfer ing section for specific procedures on shifting into and case, located in this section of the owner’s manual.
- Page 210 STARTING AND OPERATING 213 NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the WARNING! front or rear wheels are spinning. The NV233/243 trans- fer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and there- You or others could be injured if you leave the fore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the for the shift to take place.
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Page 211: Shifting Procedure - Nv233/243 Transfer Case
214 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure - NV233/243 Transfer Case 4 Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose or slippery road surfaces only. - Page 212 STARTING AND OPERATING 215 return the control knob back to the original position, ON. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning the make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait wheels to complete the shift. There may be a delay up to five (5) seconds and try the shift again.
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Page 213: Nv244 Transfer Case Operating Information / Precautions
216 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate switch to the desired position. Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is 4. - Page 214 STARTING AND OPERATING 217 The NV244 transfer case provides 4 mode positions - same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Normal all wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drive high Control Switch to these positions. The 4HI and 4LO range, 4 wheel drive low range, and neutral.
- Page 215 218 STARTING AND OPERATING flashing the transfer case position is all-wheel drive start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the (AWD). If an indicator light is on, the desired position 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service (4HI or 4LO) has been met.
- Page 216 STARTING AND OPERATING 219 When operating your vehicle in 4LO, the engine speed is WARNING! approximately three times that of the AWD or 4HI positions at a given road speed. Take care not to over- You or others could be injured if you leave the speed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
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Page 217: Shifting Procedure - Nv244 Transfer Case
220 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure - NV244 Transfer Case 4 Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the transfer case inter-axle differential. Forces front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose or slippery road surfaces only. 4 Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive. - Page 218 STARTING AND OPERATING 221 return the control knob back to the original position, spinning the wheels to complete the shift. There may be make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait a delay up to 10 seconds for the shift to complete after the five (5) seconds and try the shift again.
- Page 219 222 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depress clutch 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not on manual transmissions). flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch on manual transmissions). 3. Ensure ignition key is in the ON position with the engine either RUNNING or OFF.
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Page 220: Limited-Slip Rear Axle Differential- If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 223 LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL— IF WARNING! EQUIPPED The limited-slip differential provides additional traction On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel. It improves traction tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the when there is a difference between the characteristics of ground. -
Page 221: Parking Brake
224 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE before placing the gear shift lever in PARK; otherwise the The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the difficult to move the selector out of PARK. -
Page 222: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 225 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The effort required to ing your vehicle, or the vehicle may roll and cause brake the vehicle will be significantly more than that damage or injury. -
Page 223: Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped
226 STARTING AND OPERATING The system remains operational in the four-wheel drive Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System — If mode. The level of performance is reduced when the Equipped front brakes are locked up. This will cause the rear brakes This Anti-Lock Brake System is designed to aid the driver to lock-up through the drivetrain, which may reduce the in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking effectiveness of the anti-lock system. - Page 224 STARTING AND OPERATING 227 WARNING! WARNING! • Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) cannot prevent Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. the natural laws of physics from acting on the Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition...
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Page 225: Power Steering
228 STARTING AND OPERATING When you are in a severe braking condition involving If for some reason, the power assist is interrupted, it will use of the Anti-lock Brake System, you will experience still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- some pedal drop as the vehicle comes to a stop. -
Page 226: Rocking The Vehicle
STARTING AND OPERATING 229 ROCKING THE VEHICLE WARNING! If vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear Continued operation with reduced power steering selector rhythmically between FIRST and REVERSE, assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. -
Page 227: Tire Safety Information
230 STARTING AND OPERATING • European Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have Tire Markings the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation. - Page 228 STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section Width in Millimeters (mm)
- Page 229 232 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions.
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Page 230: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 233 Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side however the date code may only be on one side. -
Page 231: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
234 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle... - Page 232 STARTING AND OPERATING 235 occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed...
- Page 233 236 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities...
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Page 235: Tires-General Information
238 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle. -
Page 236: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 239 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. - Page 237 240 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
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Page 238: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 241 loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading WARNING! and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly. -
Page 239: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
242 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. -
Page 240: Limited Use Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 243 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use The limited use spare tires are for emergency use spare tire warning label located on the limited use spare only. -
Page 241: Tread Wear Indicators
244 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. -
Page 242: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact factors including but not limited to: with oil, grease and gasoline. -
Page 243: Alignment And Balance
246 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than Replacing original tires with tires of a different size that specified for your vehicle. Some combina- may result in false speedometer and odometer read- tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change ings. -
Page 244: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 247 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. TIRE CHAINS Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and CAUTION! avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. • The use of chains is permitted only on vehicles SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE equipped with P245/70R16 tires. - Page 245 248 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- CAUTION! ing link and cable (radial) chains. To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of following precautions: Dakota trucks.
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Page 246: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 249 with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the tain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed a smooth, quiet ride. -
Page 247: Fuel Requirements
250 STARTING AND OPERATING Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- The 4.7 HO engine is designed to meet all sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual emissions regulations and provide satisfac- wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- tory fuel economy and performance when formed. -
Page 248: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Over 40 auto manufacturers world-wide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygen- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance ates are required in some areas of the country during the and durability for your vehicle. -
Page 249: Mmt In Gasoline
252 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasolines higher than allowed in the United States. -
Page 250: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 253 ADDING FUEL CAUTION! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. NOTE: Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. - Page 251 254 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a Damage to the fuel system or emission control portable container that is inside of a vehicle or on a system could result from using an improper fuel truck bed.
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Page 252: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 • When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loaded Fuel System Cautions vehicle when the humidity is low and the temperature is high, use a premium unleaded fuel to help prevent CAUTION! spark knock. If spark knock persists, lighten the load, or engine piston damage may result. -
Page 253: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
256 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. WARNING! • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon haust gases from entering the vehicle. - Page 254 STARTING AND OPERATING 257 vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the CAUTION! vehicle allowed to cool. Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications should be obtained imme- Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your diately. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
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Page 255: Vehicle Loading
258 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is Certification Label included on this label and shows the Month, Day, and As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- Hour of manufacture. -
Page 256: Curb Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure (Cold) The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo all loading conditions up to full GAWR. - Page 257 260 STARTING AND OPERATING then be determined separately to be sure that the load is WARNING! properly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
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Page 258: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING after the vehicle has been weighed both in its curb TRAILER TOWING weight condition, and in its loaded and ready for In this section you willfind safety tips and informat operation condition. on limits to the type of towing you can r easonably do with your vehicle.Befor e towing a trailer car efully r e Gross Vehicle W eightRating (GVWR)6500 LBS. - Page 259 262 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer W eight(GTW) Gross Axle W eightRating (GAWR) The gr osstrailerweight(GTW)isthe weightofthe trailer TheGAWR isthemaximum capacity ofthefr ontand r ear plusthe weightofallcar go,consumablesand equipment axles.Distribute the load over the fr ont and r ear axle (permanentortemporary)loaded in oron thetrailerin its evenly.Make sur e thatyou do notexceed eitherfr ontor loaded and r eady for operation...
- Page 260 STARTING AND OPERATING FrontalArea W eight-Distributing Hitch Themaximum heightand maximum width ofthefr ontof A weight-distributing hitch includes a r eceiver attac a trailer . to the tow vehicle, plus a r emovable hitch head and spring bar assembly that fits into the r eceiver openin Trailer Sway Control and hook up brackets thatconnectthe spring bars to the The trailer sway contr olis a telescoping link thatcan be...
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Page 261: Trailer Hitch Classification
264 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification The r ear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 Class Max.GTW lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to (Gross Trailer Wt.) the standar d equipment. Your vehicle may be factory Clas s I-LightDuty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) equipped for safe towing oftrailers weighing over 2,000... -
Page 262: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Ratings) your bumper or trailer hitch. NOTE: Foradditionaltrailertowing information (maxi- mum trailerweightratings)r eferto thefollowing website addr esses: • http://www .dodge.com/towing • http://www .dodge.ca (Canada). Trailer and Tongue W eight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% ofthe weightin the fr ont of the trailer . This places 10% to 15% of the Gr oss Trailer W eight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.Loadsbalanced overthe wheelsorheavierin the... -
Page 263: Towing Requirements
266 STARTING AND OPERATING • The weight of any other type of car go or equipment CAUTION! putin or on your vehicle. • A void towing a trailer for the first500 miles (805 • The weightofthe driver and allpassengers. km) of vehicle operation.Doing so may damage NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the your vehicle. - Page 264 STARTING AND OPERATING • Safety chains must always be used between your W ARNING! vehicle and trailer .Always connect the chains to the frame orhook r etainers ofthe vehicle hitch.Cr oss the Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough Follow these guidelines to make yourtrailertowing slack for turning corners.
- Page 265 268 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. GTW − Check for signs of tir e wear or visible tir e damage befor e towing a trailer . Refer to the Tir es–General 3. GAWR Information section of this manual on Tr ead W ear 4.
- Page 266 STARTING AND OPERATING actuated brakes.When towing a trailerequipped with W ARNING! a hydraulic sur ge actuated brake system,an electr onic brake contr oller is notr equir ed. Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines.Itcan overload your brake sys- −...
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Page 267: Towing Tips
270 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electricalconnections ar e allcomplete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations. 7-Pin Connector Towing Tips Befor e setting out on a trip,practice turning,stoppi... - Page 268 STARTING AND OPERATING Ifusing a manualtransmission vehicle fortrailertowing, NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level allstarts mustbe in FIRST gearto avoid excessive clutch befor e towing. slippage. Towing Tips — Tow/Haul(If Equipped) Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission To r educe potentialforautomatic transmission over heat The “D”...
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Page 269: Trailer Towing Mirrors - Ifequipped
− Highway Driving SNOWPLOW Reduce speed. Dodge Dakota Models − Air Conditioning Turn of ftemporarily. NOTE: Do notuse Dodge Dakota Modelsforsnowplow applications. − r efer to Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section ofthis manualformor e informa- tion. -
Page 270: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING W ARNING! W ARNING! Snowplows,winches,and other aftermarket equip- Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could ad- mentshould notbe added to the frontend of your versely af fectperformance ofthe airbag system in an vehicle.The airbag crash sensors may be af fected by accident.Do notexpectthatthe airbag willperform the change in the front end structure.The airbags as described earlier in this manual... - Page 271 274 STARTING AND OPERATING RecreationalTowing 4WD Models CAUTION! The transfercase mustbe shifted into Neutral(N)for CAUTION! recreational towing.The Neutral (N) selection but- ton is located on the lower left hand corner of the Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a 4WD ControlSwitch.Shifts into and outoftransfer front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational case Neutral (N) can take place with the selector...
- Page 272 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. After shift is completed and the Neutral (N) light CAUTION! comes on r elease Neutral(N)button. Itis necessary to follow these steps to be certain that 8. Startengine. the transfer case is fully in Neutral (N) before 9.
- Page 273 276 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Items1 thr ough 5 ar e r equir ementsthatmustbe CAUTION! metpriorto depr essing the Neutral(N)selection button, and mustcontinue to be metuntilthe 4 seconds elapses Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- and the shifthasbeen completed.Ifany ofthese r equir e- mission isshifted into Park (P)with the transfercase ments (with the exception o f 3 - Key ON) ar e not met...
- Page 274 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Depr ess brake pedal. 11. Set parking brake. Shift automatic transmission t Park (P)or shiftmanualtransmission to Neutral. 6. Shiftautomatictransmission to Neutral(N)ordepr ess clutch on manualtransmission. NOTE: Items1 thr ough 5 ar e r equir ementsthatmustbe metpriorto depr essing the Neutral(N)selection button 7.
- Page 275 278 STARTING AND OPERATING W ARNING! CAUTION! You or others could be injured if you leave the • Do notuse a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be Neutral(N)position withoutfirstfully engaging the damaged.
- Page 276 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down ifr oad has standing water or puddles. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE The equipmentIdentification Plate islocated on the hoo 3. Replace tir es when tr ead wearindicators firstbecome inner surface. visible. The following information about your vehicle is dis 4.
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Page 277: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazar d W arning Flasher ....282 Jump Starting ......293 Adding Fuel ......282 Emer gency Tow Hooks — IfEquipped ..296 Changing A FlatTir e ....284 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....297 Jack Location ......284 Four -WheelDrive Vehicles ....297 Removing The Spar e Tir e ....286 Two-WheelDrive Vehicles ....297... -
Page 278: Hazard W Arning Flasher
282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER This is an emer gency warning system and should notbe The flasher switch is on the top ofthe steering column, used when the vehicle is in motion.Use it when your just behind the steering wheel.Pr ess the flasher switch vehicle is disabled and is cr eating a safety hazar d f and all fr ont and r ear dir ectional signals will flash... - Page 279 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES W ARNING! W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a Remove the gas cap slowly to prevent fuel spray portable container thatis in a vehicle or on a truck from the filler neck which may cause injury. bed.You could be burned.Alwaysplace gascontain- The volatility ofpresentgasolinesmay cause a build ers on the ground while filling.
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Page 280: Changing A Flattir E
284 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CHANGING A FLAT TIRE Jack Location In the Dakota,the scissorjack and tir e changing toolsfor Club Cab modelsar e stowed in a compartmentunderthe r earpassengerseat.Quad Cab modelscissorjack and tir e changing toolsar e accessed by lifting up the r earpassen- ger seat. - Page 281 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Stowage Location Extended Cab Jack Stowage Location Double Cab...
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Page 282: Removing The Spare Tire
286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Steps for Removing the Spar e Tir e W ARNING! • Remove the jack fr om the stowage compartmentusing The jack isdesigned asa toolforchanging tiresonly. the supplied finger assisttool. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for •... - Page 283 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Inserting Lug W rench and Extension Turning Lug W rench and Extension...
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Page 284: Tire Changing Procedure
288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES It is r ecommended that you stow the flat or spar e to Tire Changing Procedure avoid tangling the loose cable. W ARNING! Getting undera jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.The vehicle could slip of f the jack and fallon you.You could be crushed.Never get any part of your body under a vehicle thatis on a jack.Never startor run the engine while the vehicle ison a jack.Ifyou need... - Page 285 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations • Block both the fr ontand r ear Park the vehicle on a firm levelsurface,avoiding ice or ofthe wheeldiagonally oppo- slippery ar eas.Setthe parking brake and place the gear site the jacking position. For selector in PARK (automatic transmission).
- Page 286 290 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES to inboar d transition,as shown.Operate the jack using positions shown with the drive tubes extending to the the jack drive tube and the wheel wr ench - the tube r ear .Connectthe jack tube extension and wheelwr ench. extension,may be used butis notr equir ed.
- Page 287 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident.Itcould slip of fthe jack and hurtsomeone nearit.Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheelnuts and pullthe wheelof f.Install thespar ewheeland wheelnutswith theconeshaped end ofthe nutstowar d the wheel.Lightly tighten the nuts.To avoid risk offor cing the vehicle of fthe jack,do notfull...
- Page 288 292 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Corr ect nut tightness is the following: W ARNING! • SteelWheels:130-170 ft.lbs.(177-231 N·m)tor que. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help preventpersonalinjury or damage to your vehicle: • Aluminum Wheels: 120-160 ft. lbs. (163-217 N·m) tor que.
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Page 289: Jump Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To Stow The FlatOr Spare JUMP STARTING Turn the wheelso thatthe valve stem is down.Slide the wheel r etainer thr ough the center of the wheel and W ARNING! position itpr operly acr oss the wheelopening. •... - Page 290 294 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Check theBattery TestIndicator(ifequipped).Ifa lightor 4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive brightcolor ed dotisvisible in the indicator(ifequipped), terminalofthe boosterbattery.Connectthe otherend of DO NOT jump-startthe battery. the same cable to the positive terminalofthe dischar ged battery.
- Page 291 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. When r emoving the jumper cables,r everse the above W ARNING! sequence exactly.Be car efulofthe moving belts and fan. Do notconnectthe cable to the negative postof the discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark W ARNING! could cause the battery to explode.
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Page 292: Emer Gency Tow Hooks - Ifequipped
296 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED W ARNING! Your vehicle may be equipped with emer gency tow hooks. Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle.Chains may break,causing serious injury or death. W ARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. -
Page 293: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Four-WheelDrive Vehicles CAUTION! The manufactur er r ecommends towing with all wheels OFF the gr ound. Acceptable methods ar e to tow the Tow hooks are for emergency use only,to rescue a vehicle on a flatbed orwith one end ofthe vehicle raise vehicle stranded of froad.Do notuse tow hooks for and the opposite end on a towing dolly. - Page 294 298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Ifthe vehicle is to be towed mor e than 15 miles (25 km ) NOTE: Towing the vehicle,with the r earwheels on the or faster than 30 mph,itmustbe towed on a flatbed,or gr ound,atmor e than 30 mph (50 km/h)orformor e than with the r ear wheels raised and the fr ontwheels on the 15 miles (25 km )can cause sever e transmission damage.
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Page 295: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment3.7L V6 ....302 Engine Oil......307 Engine Compartment4.7L/4.7HO V-8 ..303 Engine OilFilter ......311 Onboar d Diagnostic System — OBD II ..304 Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tensioner ......312 Loose FuelFiller Cap Message ....304 Spark Plugs......312 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Pr ograms ......305 Engine Air Cleaner Filter... - Page 296 300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance .....316 Automatic Transmission ....328 Power Steering — Fluid Check ....317 Transfer Case ......331 Fr ontSuspension BallJoints ....317 Axles......331 Drive ShaftConstantVelocity Joints ..318 Selection OfLubricating Gr ease ...332 Body Lubrication .....318 Appearance Car e And Pr otection Fr om Corr osion ......333 W indshield W iper Blades ....318...
- Page 297 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Car go Fluids,Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..356 Lamp ......350 Engine......356 License Lamps.......353 Chassis......357 Fog Lamps ......354 Fluids And Capacities ....355...
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Page 298: Engine Compartment3.7L V6
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Page 299: Engine Compartment4.7L/4.7Ho V-8
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Page 300: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboar d diagnostic system called OBD II.This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- the performance ofthe emissions,engine,and automatic tor Light” on could cause further damage to the transmission contr ol systems. -
Page 301: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE cap untila clicking sound ishear d.Thisisan indication is functioning and is noton when the engine is r unning, thatthe gascap ispr operly tightened.Pr essthe odometer and thatthe OBD (On Boar d Diagnostic)system is r eady r eset button to turn the message of f. If the pr oblem for testing. -
Page 302: Replacementparts
306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Assoon asyou turn yourkey to the ON position,you need to do nothing mor e than drive your vehicle as you willsee your MIL symbolcome on as partof a normal normally would in or derforyourOBD system to update. bulb check. -
Page 303: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SER VICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your dealer has the qualified service personnel,special The pages thatfollow contain the required m aintenance tools and equipmentto perform allservice operations in servicesdetermined by the engineerswho designed your an expert manner .Service manuals ar e available which vehicle. - Page 304 308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Position the vehicle on a levelsurface. 2. Turn Of fthe engine and allow appr oximately 5 min- utes for the oilto settle to the bottom ofthe crankcase. 3. Remove the engine oillevelindicator (dipstick). 4. W ipe the engine oillevelindicator (dipstick)clean. 5.
- Page 305 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Frequency Of OilChange • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) Road conditions and your style of driving af fect the fuel. intervalatwhich your oilshould be changed.Check the NOTE: If ANY ofthese apply to you then change your following to determine if ANY apply to you: engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,...
- Page 306 310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE should also be checked periodically.Make sur e thatthese Thissymbolmeansthattheoilhas units ar e always clean. This will tend to r educe to a been certified by the American minimum the amountofabrasive materialthatmay enter Petr oleum Institute (API). The the engine.
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Page 307: Engine Oilfilter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants which do nothave both,the engine oilcerti- Disposing of Used Engine OilAnd OilFilters fication mark and the corr ectSAE viscosity grade num- Car e should be taken in disposing ofused engine oiland ber should notbe used. oil filters fr om your vehicle. Used oil and oil filte indiscriminately discar ded,can pr esenta pr oblem to th Synthetic Engine Oils envir onment. -
Page 308: Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tensioner
312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tensioner Spark Plugs Belt tension is contr olled by means of an automatic Spark plugs mustfir e pr operly to assur e pr oper engine tensioner . No belt tension adjustments ar e r equir ed. performance and emission contr ol.The plugsinstalled i However , belt and belt tensioner condition should be your vehicle should operate satisfactorily in norm... -
Page 309: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine FuelFilter Undernormaldriving conditions,r eplace the airfilterat A plugged fuelfiltercan cause stalling,limitthe speed the intervals shown on Schedule “A”.If,however ,you which a vehicle can be driven or cause har d starting. drive the vehicle fr equently under dusty or sever e con- Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the ditions,the filter element should be inspected periodi- fueltank,fr equentfilter r eplacementmay be necessary. - Page 310 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE W ARNING! CAUTION! A hotexhaustsystem can starta fire ifyou park over Damage to the catalytic converter can resultif your materials that can burn. Such materials might be vehicle is notkeptin properoperating condition.In grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex- the eventofengine malfunction,particularly involv- haustsystem.Do notpark oroperate yourvehicle in ing engine misfire or other apparentloss of perfor -...
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Page 311: Maintenance-Free Battery
Maintenance-Free Battery All Dodge tr ucks ar e equipped with maintenance-fr ee batteries. You will never have to add water , nor is periodic maintenance r equir ed. -
Page 312: Air Conditioner Maintenance
316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE W ARNING! CAUTION! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants It is essential when replacing the cables on the approved by the manufacturerforyouraircondi- battery that the positive cable is attached to the tioning system.Some unapproved refrigerantsare positive postand the negative cable isattached to the flammable and can explode,injuring you.Other negative post.Battery posts are marked (+)positive... -
Page 313: Power Steering - Fluid Check
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE RefrigerantRecovery and Recycling W ARNING! R-134a AirConditioning Refrigerantisa hydr ofluor ocar - bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Envir onmentalPr o- Fluid levelshould be checked on a levelsurface and tection Agency and is an ozone-saving pr oduct. How- with the engine of f to prevent injury from moving ever ,the manufactur err ecommendsthatairconditioning parts and to insure accurate fluid levelreading.Do... -
Page 314: Drive Shaftconstantvelocity Joints
318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drive ShaftConstantVelocity Joints also be given to hood latching components to insur e All four wheel drive models ar e equipped with four pr operfunction.When performing otherunder hood ser - constant velocity joints. Periodic lubrication of these vices,the hood latch,r elease mechanism and safety catc joints is notr equir ed.However ,the jointbootshould be should be cleaned and lubricated. -
Page 315: W Indshield W Ashers
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using the wiperbladesto r emove fr ostorice fr om W ARNING! thewindshield.Keep theblader ubberoutofcontactwith petr oleum pr oducts such as engine oil,gasoline,etc. Commercially available windshield washersolvents are flammable.They could ignite and burn you.Care W indshield W ashers must be exercised when filling or working around The fluid r eservoir should be checked for fluid levelat the washer solution. -
Page 316: Exhaustsystem
320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ExhaustSystem W ARNING! The bestpr otection againstcarbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body isa pr operly maintained engine exhaust Exhaustgasescan injure orkill.They contain carbon system. monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can Whenevera change isnoticed in the sound ofthe exhaust eventually poison you.To avoid breathing CO,fol- system,when exhaustfumes can be detected inside the... - Page 317 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Check the coolantbottle tubing for condition and tight- Cooling System Maintenance ness ofconnection atcoolantbottle and radiator .Inspect At the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedules the entir e system for leaks. section of this manual, the system should be drained flushed and r efilled.
- Page 318 322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE childr en.Ifingested,contacta physician or poison con- CAUTION! tr olspecialist in your ar ea.Clean up any gr ound spills immediately. Mixing of coolants other than specified (non- HOAT),may resultin engine damage and decreased Recommended Engine Coolant corrosion protection.Ifa non-HOAT coolantisintro- This vehicle has been factory filled with an Ethylene duced into the cooling system in an emergency,it Glycol based engine coolant with long life corr osion...
- Page 319 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant W ARNING! When adding coolant,orr efilling the system,a minimum solution of 50% r ecommended HOAT ethylene glycol Neveradd coolantto the radiatorwhen the engine is engine coolant(antifr eeze)and distilled watershould be overheated.Do notloosen orremove pressure cap to used.Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if cool overheated engine.The coolant is under pres- temperatur es below34°F ( 37°C)ar e anticipated.
- Page 320 324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE coolant.Yourservice attendantshould be advised ofthi W ARNING! When additional coolant is needed to maintain the pr operlevel,itshould be added to the coolantbottle.Do The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the notoverfill. coolant pressure cap are a safety precaution. Heat causespressure to build up in the cooling system.To Points To Remember preventscalding or injury,do notremove the pres-...
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Page 321: Emission Related Components
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE E. Make sur e that the radiator and coolant bottle over - attention should be given to examining hose surface flow hoses ar e notkinked or obstr ucted. near estto high heatsour ces,such as the exhaustmani- fold. F. -
Page 322: Brake System
326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE PCV valve and passage with incr easing mileage.Have the master cylinder ar ea befor e r emoving the cap.W ith the PCV valve,hoses,and passages checked for pr oper discbrakes,fluid levelcan be expected to fallasthe bra operation at the intervals specified. If the valve is pads wear . - Page 323 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE moving in r everse will maintain your brakes at the W ARNING! specified adjustment.Adjustmentwillcontinue untilth brake liningsar e worn.To avoid brake failur e,brake pull Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in or damage to the r otors or dr ums, inspect the brake spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the linings as specified in the maintenance schedule.
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Page 324: Clutch Hydraulic System
328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE added to bring the levelto the bottom ofthe filler hol W ARNING! This fluid does notr equir e periodic changing.However , ifitbecomesnecessary to add orr eplace the fluid in thes W orn brake hoses can burstand cause brake failure. transmissions, r efer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuin You could have an accident.If you see any sign of Parts for corr ectfluid type. - Page 325 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Fully apply the parking brake and pr ess the brake between the two “COLD” (lower)holes on the dipstick pedal. with the fluid at appr oximately 70°F ( 21°C) (r oom temperatur e).Ifthe fluid levelis corr ectly establishe 4.
- Page 326 Refer to be given r egular maintenance service by an Authorized Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct Dodge Dealer or Service Center .Itis importantthatthe fluid type. transmission fluid be maintained atthe corr ectleveland thatitbe drained and r efilled as specified.
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Page 327: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Transfer Case Axles Inspectthe transfer case for fluid leaks.Ifa fluid leak is Referto Fluids,Lubricants and Genuine Parts forcorr ec evidentthe transfercase fluid levelmay be low .Have the fluid type. transfer case serviced immediately. The manufactur erdoes notr ecommend r egularly sched- uled oilchanges for axles in vehicles whose operation i classified as normaltr uck service. -
Page 328: Selection Oflubricating Grease
332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE axle fluid levelshould be 1/4 (6.35mm)below fillerplug Ther e ar e two gr oups hole for 8 1/4axles and should be 5/8 (16mm)below identified,those for wheel filler plug for 9 1/4 axles. bearings (Letter “G”) and those for chassis (Letter FrontAxle “L”) lubrication. -
Page 329: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion The mostcommon causes ar e: Protection of Body and Paintfrom Corrosion • Road salt,dirtand moistur e accumulation. Vehicle body car e r equir ements vary accor ding to geo- • Stone and gravelimpact. graphic locations and usage.Chemicals thatmake r oads passable in snow and ice,and those thatar e sprayed on •... - Page 330 334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buf fing • Ifyou detectany stone chips orscratches in the paint that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint touch them up immediately.The costofsuch r epairsis finish. consider ed the r esponsibility ofthe owner .
- Page 331 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Ifyou carry specialcar go such aschemicals,fertilizers, Yourleatherupholstery can be bestpr eserved by r egular de-icer salt,etc.,be sur e that such materials ar e well cleaning with a damp soft cloth.Smallparticles of dir packaged and sealed. can actasan abrasive and damage the leatherupholstery and should be r emoved pr omptly with a damp cloth.
- Page 332 336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wetsoftrag.A mild soap solution may be Allglass surfaces should be cleaned on a r egular basis used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive with any commer cial household-type glass cleaner . cleaners.Ifsoap is used,wipe clean with a clean damp Never use an abrasive type cleaner .Use caution when rag.
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Page 333: Power Distribution Center (Fuse/Relay)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FUSE/RELAY) These power distribution centers house new plug-in Your vehicle is equipped with an electricalpower distri- “Cartridge” fuses which r eplace all the in-line fusib bution center located on the left side of the engine links pr eviously used. - Page 334 338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cartridge Cavity MiniFuse Description Cavity MiniFuse Description Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Red Airbag System 25 Amp Natu- Audio Amp Spar e 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Switchable) 10 Amp Red AC Clutch 20 Amp Yellow Fog Lamps 15 Amp Blue T Tow Lt...
- Page 335 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cartridge Cavity MiniFuse Description Cavity MiniFuse Description Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Pink 20 Amp Yellow T Tow Park Lamps 30 Amp Pink FCM2 (Ext. Light# 2) 10 Amp Red Airbag System 40 Amp Gr een HVAC Blower Motor 40 Amp Gr een Ignition Run/...
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Page 336: Vehicle Storage
340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you ar e leaving your vehicle dormant for Cartridge Cavity MiniFuse Description longerthan 21 daysyou may wantto take stepsto pr otect Fuse your battery. You may do this by disconnecting the 20 Amp Yellow Airbag System battery or by disconnecting the two ignition-of f draw 20 Amp Yellow... -
Page 337: Replacementlightbulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE I.O.D.cavity includesa snap-in r etainerthatallowsthe LIGHT BULBS — Outside Bulb No. fuse to be disconnected,withoutr emoving itfr om the Headlight ......H13 fuse block. Fr ontPark/Turn/Sidemarker ..... 3157N A Back-Up......3157 • The transfer case should be placed in the 4HI mode Center High Mounted Stoplight .... -
Page 338: Bulb Replacement
342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Removing Headlamp Assembly Removing Attaching Screw... - Page 339 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the 3 scr ews attaching the headlamp housing to the inner panel. 3. Grasp the headlamp and pullfirmly to disengage the headlamp housing fr om the fender panel. 4. While firmly holding the headlamp housing in your hands unlock and disconnectHeadlamp bulb connector .
- Page 340 344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Removing Headlamp Bulb Unlocking Connector...
- Page 341 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Removing Headlamp from Assembly Removing Headlamp Bulb...
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Page 342: Frontpark And Turn Signallamp
346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FrontPark and Turn SignalLamp. • Open the hood. • Remove the (3 )scr ews attaching the headlamp hous- ing to the inner panel. • Grasp the headlamp and pullfirmly to disengage the headlamp housing fr om the fender panel. NOTE: Itisnotnecessary to disconnectthe connectorto r eplace this bulb.If the bulb socket needs r eplacement disconnectthe connector . - Page 343 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Reverse pr ocedur e to installnew turn signalbulb. Removing Turn SignalBulb • Rotate bulb socket1/4 turn and r emove socketfr om Disconnecting Turn SignalConnector housing. • Pullbulb straightfr om socket.
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Page 344: Rear Side Marker ,Taillamps/Stoplamp,And Turn Signalbulbs - Replacement
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Side Marker ,Taillamps/Stoplamp,and Turn SignalBulbs — Replacement 1. Remove the two (2)scr ews thatpass thr ough the bed sheetmetal. Pulling Housing From Body 2. Pullthe taillamp housing straightoutfr om the body. Removing the Two (2)Screws... - Page 345 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Rotate the bulb socketfr om the housing. 4. Pullbulb straightoutofsocket. Pulling Bulb From Socket Rotating Bulb SocketFrom Housing...
- Page 346 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Reverse Pr ocedur e to installbulb and housing.Place Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp the two raised blocks passed the body. 1. Remove the two (2)scr ews holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. Sliding Raised Blocks PastBody Removing Screws...
- Page 347 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove housing fr om Cab 3. Remove connector fr om housing tab for mor e clear - ance. Removing Housing from Cab Removing Connector from Tab...
- Page 348 352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Turn desir ed bulb socket ⁄ turn and r emove socket 5. Pulldesir ed bulb straightfr om the socket. and bulb fr om housing. Pulling Bulb From Socket Removing SocketFrom Housing • Outside Bulbs:Car go Lamps •...
- Page 349 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Reverse pr ocedur e for installation ofbulbs and hous- 2. Rotate the socket1/4 turn counter clockwise. ing. License Lamps 1. Using a scr ew driver pry black r ubber housing fr om the bumper . Rotating Socket Removing Housing From Bumper...
- Page 350 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pullbulb fr om socket. Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect connector fr om fog lamp by raising wir e harness lock tab and pulling on wir e harness connector . 2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pullto r emove fr om fog lamp housing.
- Page 351 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L,87 Octane 22 Gal. 4.7L HO,91 Octane,Recommended NotRequir ed 22 Gal Engine Oil(with filter) 3.7L,SAE 5W -30,APICertified 5 Qt. 4.7L 4.7L,SAE 5W -30,APICertified 6 Qt. 5.7L 4.7L HO,SAE 5W -30,APICertified 6 Qt. 5.7L Cooling System (includes 2.1 Qts./2L for coolantbottle 3.7L (MoparAntifr eeze/Coolant5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula)
- Page 352 356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS,LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids,Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant MoparAntifr eeze/Coolant5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or - ganic Additive Technology)or equivalent. Engine Oil Use SAE 5W -30,APICertified,meeting materialstandar d MS-6395. Engine OilFilter Mopar E ngine OilFilter ,P/N 5281090 or equivalent.
- Page 353 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids,Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4,Automatic Transmission Fluid. ManualTransmission (Getrag 238) Mopar ATF+4,Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case Mopar ATF+4,Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fr ontAxle SAE 75W -90 Multipurpose Type,GL-5 Gear Lubricant(MS9763). RearAxle SAE 75W -140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant(MS-8985).Limited-slip r ear axle r equir e Mopar limited-slip additive (MS-10111).Four ounces (118 ml) should be added to the gear lubricantwhenever a fluid change is made.
- Page 354 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Contr olSystem Maintenance ..360 Schedule “B”......364 Emissions Testing .......360 Schedule “A”......375 Maintenance Schedules ....361...
- Page 355 360 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE EMISSIONS TESTING The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold In some localities, it may be or will become a legal typeon the following pagesmustbe done atthe timesor r equir ementto ensur e thatallemissionscomponentsand mileages specified to assur e the continued pr oper func- systems ar e functioning pr operly as a part of the test tioning of the emission contr ol system.
- Page 356 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Of f-r oad or desertoperation. Ther e ar e two maintenance schedules that show the • Heavy Loading required s ervice for your vehicle. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) Firstis Schedule “B”.Itis for vehicles thatar e operated fuel.
- Page 357 362 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Use the schedule thatbestdescribes yourdriving condi- At Each Stop for Fuel tions. Wher e time and mileage ar e listed, follow the • Check the engine oillevelabout5 minutesaftera fully intervalthatoccurs first. warmed engineisshutof f.Checking theoillevelwhile NOTE: Under no cir cumstances should oilchange in- the vehicle is on levelgr ound willimpr ove the accu- tervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months racy of the oillevelr eading.Add oilonly when the...
- Page 358 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each OilChange • Check tir e pr essur e and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oilfilter . damage. • Inspectthe exhaustsystem. • Inspectthe battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
- Page 359 364 SCHEDULE “B” Schedule “B” • Of f-r oad or desertoperation. Follow schedule “B” ifyou usually operate your vehicle • Heavy Loading under one or mor e ofthe following conditions. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) • Day or nighttemperatur es ar e below 32° F (0° C). fuel.
- Page 360 SCHEDULE “B” 365 Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) Change engine oiland engine oilfilter ,or at3 months whichever comes first. Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ect stowage.
- Page 361 366 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) Change engine oiland engine oilfilter ,or at3 months whichever comes first. Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ect stowage.
- Page 362 SCHEDULE “B” 367 Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) Change engine oiland engine oilfilter ,or at3 months whichever comes first. Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ect stowage.
- Page 363 368 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) Change engine oiland engine oilfilter ,or at3 months whichever comes first. Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ect stowage.
- Page 364 SCHEDULE “B” 369 Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) Drain and r efillautomatic transmission fluid, change filter (3.7L).* Drain and r efillautomatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter (4.7L).* Inspecttransfer case fluid (4X4).
- Page 365 370 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) (125 000) Change engine oiland engine oilfilter ,or at3 months whichever comes first. Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ect stowage.
- Page 366 SCHEDULE “B” 371 Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers ) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change engine oiland engine oilfilter ,or at3 months whichever comes first. Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ect stowage.
- Page 367 372 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) Change engine oiland engine oilfilter ,or at3 months whichever comes first. Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ectstowage. Flush and r eplace engine coolant,ifnotdone at60 months.
- Page 368 SCHEDULE “B” 373 Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 00 Change engine oiland engine oilfilter ,or at3 months whichever comes first. Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and cor - r ectstowage.
- Page 369 374 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 00 Drain and r efillautomatic transmission fluid, change filter (3.7L).* Drain and r efillautomatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter and spin-on cooler r eturn filter ifequipped.(4.7L).* Flush and r eplace engine coolant,ifnotr e- placed at102,000 miles (170 000 km).
- Page 370 SCHEDULE “A” 375 Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) [Months] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oiland engine oilfilter . Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ect stowage.
- Page 371 376 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000 [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oiland engine oilfilter . Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and cor - r ectstowage.
- Page 372 SCHEDULE “A” 377 Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oiland engine oilfilter . Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ect stowage.
- Page 373 378 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oiland engine oilfilter . Rotate tir es. Check spar e tir e for pr oper pr essur e and corr ectstowage. Drain and r efilltranfer case fluid (4X4).
- Page 374 SCHEDULE “A” 379 W ARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle.Do only thatservice work for which you have the knowledge and the rightequipment.If you have any doubtaboutyour ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
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Page 375: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Reporting Safety Defects ....385 Vehicle ......382 In Canada ......385 Pr epar e For The Appointment....382 Publication Or der Forms ....386 Pr epar e A List ......382 DepartmentOfTransportation Uniform Tir e Be Reasonable W ith Requests .....382 Quality Grades ......387... -
Page 376: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
W arranty service must be done by an authorized orwork done thatisnoton yourmaintenance log,letthe Chrysler ,Dodge,orJeep dealer .W e str ongly r ecommend service advisor know . that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer .They know you and yourvehicle best,and ar e mostconcerned that you get pr ompt and high quality service. - Page 377 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE technicians,special tools,and the latest information to • Vehicle identification number assur e your vehicle is fixed corr ectly and in a timely • Vehicle delivery date and mileage manner . DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s P.O.Box 21–8004 service managerfirst.Mostmatters can be r esolved with...
- Page 378 384 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech contract, call the manufactur er’s Service Contract Na Impair ed (TDD/TTY) tionalCustomer Hotline at1-800-521-9922. To assist customers who have hearing dif ficulties, the The manufactur er will not stand behind any service manufactur er has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contractthatisnotthemanufactur er’sServiceContract cation Devices for the Deaf) equipmentatits Customer...
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Page 379: W Arranty Information (U.s.vehicles Only)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE W ARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S.Vehicles Only) campaign.However ,NHTSA cannotbecome involved in See the W arranty Information Bookletfor the terms and individualpr oblems between you,your dealer ,and the pr ovisions ofDaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to manufactur er . this vehicle. -
Page 380: Publication Order Forms
386 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS • DiagnosticProcedur e Manuals. To or der the following manuals,you may use either the Filled with diagrams,chartsand detailed illustrati website or the phone numbers listed below .Visa,Mas- these practicalmanuals make iteasy forstudents and ter car d,American Expr ess,and Discover or ders ar e ac- technicians to find and fix pr oblems on computer - cepted.If you pr efer mailing your payment,please call... -
Page 381: Departmentoftransportation Uniform Tir E Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CallTollFr ee at: AllPassenger Car Tir es MustConform to FederalSafety Requir ements in Addition to These Grades. • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Treadwear • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) The tr eadweargrade isa comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tir e when tested under contr olled con- ditions on a specified government test course. -
Page 382: Temperature Grades
388 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and grade C corr esponds to a levelofperformance which all concr ete.A tir e marked C may have poortraction perfor - passenger car tir es must meet under the FederalMotor mance. - Page 383 INDEX...
- Page 384 390 INDEX Adding Fuel ......253,282 Anti-Lock W arning Light ....155 Air Cleaner ,Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ... 313 Anti-TheftSystem ..... 26,154 Air Conditioner Maintenance ....316 Appearance Car e......333 Air Conditioning ......189 Arming TheftSystem (Security Alarm) ..
- Page 385 INDEX BallJoints ......317 W arning Light..... 155,156 Battery....... 315 Brake/Transmission Interlock ....204 Char ging ......293 Br eak-In Recommendations,New Vehicle ..70 Emer gency Starting ..... 293 Bulb Replacement....... 342 Gas Caution......293 Bulbs,Light ......341 Keyless Transmitter Replacement(RKE) ..
- Page 386 392 INDEX Center High Mounted Stop Light .... 350 Console,Floor ......142 Center SeatStorage Compartment .... 143 Console,Over head ....... 125 Certification Label ....... 258 Contract,Service ......384 Changing A FlatTir e ..... 284 Converter ,Catalytic ...... 256 Char ging ......
- Page 387 INDEX CustomerAssistance ..... 382 DoorAjar Light......156 Door Locks ......15 Data Recor der ,Event ...... 55 Door Opener ,Garage ..... 132 Daytime Running Lights ....116 Drive Belts ......312 Dealer Service ......307 Drive ShaftUniversalJoints ....318 Defr oster ,Rear W indow ....
- Page 388 394 INDEX Block Heater......203 Ethylene GlycolAntifr eeze ....322 Br eak-In Recommendations ....70 EventData Recor der...... 55 Compartment ......303 ExhaustGas Caution ....71,256,320 Coolant(Antifr eeze) ....322,356 ExhaustSystem....... 71,320 Cooling ......320 Extender ,SeatBelt ......39 ExhaustGas Caution ....71,256 Exterior Lighting ......
- Page 389 INDEX Fluid Capacities ......355 Octane Rating ...... 250,356 Fluid LevelChecks Requir ements...... 250,355 Automatic Transmission ....328 Tank Capacity......355 Brake....... 326 Fueling....... 253 Cooling System....... 320 Fuses ........ 337 Engine Oil......307 Power Steering ......317 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ... 132 Transfer Case ......
- Page 390 396 INDEX Gr ease ....... 332 High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer)Switch .. 118 Gr oss Axle W eightRating ....259,262 Hitches Gr oss Car go W eight...... 258 Trailer Towing ......264 Gr oss Vehicle W eightRating ....261 Holder ,Cup ......144 GVWR ......
- Page 391 INDEX Interior Lights ......113 Airbag ......53,158 IntermittentW ipers (Delay W ipers) ... 119 Anti-Lock W arning ..... 155 Intr oduction ......4 Back-Up ......348 Brake W arning ......156 Jack Operation ....... 284,288 Bulb Replacement ....341,342 Jacking Instr uctions ......
- Page 392 398 INDEX License ......353 Keys ........ 10 Lights On Reminder....116 Power Door ......16 Low Fuel ......152,153 Steering Wheel ......13 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..157 LowerAnchors and Tether for CHildr en (LATCH) . 60 Passing ......118 Lubricating Oil ......
- Page 393 INDEX LubricantSelection ....328,357 Capacity ......355 Map/Reading Lights..... 125 Change Interval ....... 309 Mirr ors........ 79 Dipstick ......307 Automatic Dimming ..... 79 Disposal ......311 Electric Power ed ....... 81 Filter ......31 1,356 Heated ......82 Filter Disposal ......311 Outside......
- Page 394 400 INDEX Owner’s Manual(Operator Manual) ..386 Steering ......228,317 Sunr oof ......138 Panic Alarm ......23 W indows ......28 Parking Brake ......224 Power Steering Fluid ..... 357 Parking On Hill ......224 Pr egnantW omen and SeatBelts ....39 PassengerAirbag On/Of fSwitch .....
- Page 395 INDEX Radio,Satellite ......182 ReplacementParts ....... 306 Radio (Sound Systems) ....160,168 ReplacementTir es ....... 245 RearAxle (Dif fer ential) ....331 Reporting Safety Defects ....385 Rear W indow ......30 Restraints,Child ....... 57,62 Rear W indow Defr oster ....195 Restraints,Occupant ......
- Page 396 402 INDEX And Pr egnantW omen ....39 Service Contract ......384 Child Restraint ....... 57,59 Service Manuals......386 Extender......39 Setting the Clock ....160,162,170 Fr ontSeat ......31 ShiftSpeeds......210 Inspection ......72 Shifting Pr etensioners ......37 Automatic Transmission ....
- Page 397 INDEX Spark Plugs ......312 Synthetic Engine Oil ...... 311 Speed Contr ol(Cr uise Contr ol) ....121 Speedometer......154 Tachometer......155 Starting ....... 201 Tailgate ....... 145 Emer gency (Jump Starting) ....293 Taillights ......348 Engine Block Heater ....203 Temperatur e Gauge,Engine Coolant ..
- Page 398 404 INDEX Chains......247 WheelMounting ....... 288 Changing ......284 WheelNutTor que ..... 291 CompactSpar e ......242 Tongue W eight/Trailer W eight ....265 GeneralInformation ....238 Tor que Converter Clutch ....208 High Speed ......240 Tow Hooks,Emer gency ....296 Inflation Pr essur es .....
- Page 399 INDEX Trailer W eight ......265 Trip Odometer ResetButton ....159 Transaxle......204 Turn Signals ...... 117,152,348 Automatic ......204 Operation ......204 Uniform Tir e Quality Grades ....387 Transfer Case ......331 UniversalTransmitter ..... 132 Fluid.......
- Page 400 406 INDEX W eightLoad Carrying ....258 Power ....... 28 WheelAlignmentand Balance ....246 W indshield Defr oster ....72,190 Wheeland WheelTrim ....334 W indshield W ashers ....119,120,319 WheelChanging ......284 Fluid ......119,319 WheelMounting ......288 W indshield W iper Blades ....
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