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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC ve- cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your hicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5 Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:...
Page 8: Warnings And Cautions
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment installed by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operat- supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are miss- ing procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury ing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in and/or death.
Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the WARNING! left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Informa- seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may tion Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle,...
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ..... .20 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....11 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Start Abort Message ....29 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...41 ▫...
Page 13: A Word About Your Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system consists of a either a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) system, or a Keyless Push Button Ignition system.
Page 14: Keyless Push Button Ignition And Key Fob - If Equipped
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Key Fob Keyless Push Button Ignition And Key Fob — If Equipped The key fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch instrument panel and rotate to the desired position.
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Push Button Ignition Key Fob The keyless push button ignition key fob allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment. It also contains an emergency key which is stored in the rear of the key fob.
Page 16: Emergency Key Removal
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Key Removal The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Removing Key Fob From The (Win) Ignition
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Removing Key Fob From The (WIN) Ignition Keyless Push Button Key Fob NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the door lock cylinder with either side up. Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (WIN) Place the gear selector in PARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission).
Page 18 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of OFF position.
Page 19: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: CAUTION! • Keyed Ignition systems will chime in OFF or ACC • If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your when the driver door is open. key fobs will become locked in the ignition. •...
Page 20: Sentry Key
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 21: Replacement Key Fobs
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Replacement Key Fobs General Information The following regulatory statement applies to all radio NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and programmed to any other vehicle.
Page 22: Rearming Of The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For an additional 15 minutes only, the headlights will turn 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the on, the park lamps and/or turn signals, and vehicle vehicle: • Push lock button on the interior power door lock security light will flash.
Page 23: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Disarm The System the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of vehicle security alarm.
Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy NOTE: Inserting the key fob into the ignition switch lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the disables the system from responding to any button pushes “Dome ON”...
Page 25: Remote Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the UNLOCK button on the key fob. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: •...
Page 26: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer to Using The Panic Alarm “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold Panel”...
Page 27: Programming Additional Key Fobs
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Programming Additional Key Fobs 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your If you do not have a programmed key fob, contact your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Key Removal Remove Screw From Key Fob Case 2. Separating key fob halves requires screw removal – if equipped, and gently prying the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Separating Key Fob Case Separating Key Fob Case 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery.
Page 30: General Information
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This system uses the key fob to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and maintaining security.
Page 31: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 29
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Battery at an acceptable charge level • Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low • PANIC button not pushed • Remote Start Cancelled — System Fault • Fuel meets minimum requirement • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset •...
Page 32: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two activated. These features will stay on through the duration 15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the igni- of Remote Start or until the ignition switch is turned to the tion must be placed in the ON/RUN position before you ON/RUN position.
Page 33: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 DOOR LOCKS The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on your vehicle. Manual Door Locks Front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock WARNING! knob down or unlocked by moving the lock knob up. •...
Page 34: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your Child-Protection Door Lock authorized dealer. The auto door lock feature is enabled/ To provide a safer environment for children riding in the disabled in the Uconnect Settings.
Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be NOTE: opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside • After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system, door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: unlock the driver’s door automatically. The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked. • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE handle to unlock all doors automatically. The interior door To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors: panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked. With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs within 5 ft NOTE: All doors will unlock when the front passenger (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door...
Page 39: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s interior door panel.
Page 40: Windows
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS switch is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC position, and for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or until a Power Windows — If Equipped front door is opened. NOTE: The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Auto-Down To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to Both the driver and front passenger window switch have stop.
Page 42: Wind Buffeting
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Reset Auto-Up Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window may need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up: 1. Make sure the door is fully closed. 2. Pull the window switch up to close the window com- pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
Page 43: Occupant Restraint Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle further information).
Page 44: Seat Belt Systems
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occu- vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the pants and the door and occupants could be injured. risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 BeltAlert Warning Sequence The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuck-...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or WARNING! (Continued) being thrown out of the vehicle. driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an air bag is also provided at their seating WARNING! position to minimize the risk of severe injury or •...
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the seat you from injury during a collision.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only) The first row center seat belt (Regular Cab only) features a seat belt with a mini-latch plate and buckle, which allows the seat belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used WARNING! (Continued) only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the procedure to detach the mini-latch plate and mini- Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occupant, buckle, untwist the webbing, and reattach the mini- it must be removed.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped The front seat belt system may be equipped with preten- sioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt”...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automati- 3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, cally pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat any slack in the shoulder belt.
Page 57: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • Front and Side Impact Sensors — If Equipped Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) • Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional •...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the WARNING! instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument tics also record the nature of the malfunction.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! (Continued) • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad- Front Air Bag Operation vanced Front Air Bags. Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec- tion by supplementing the seat belts. Front air bags are not WARNING! expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side Supplemental Side Air Bags — If Equipped of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags: the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SABs may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side (SABICs) (If Equipped): Located above the side win- impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the dows.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The SABICs deploy downward, covering the side win- impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Re- dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the straint Controller (ORC) determines whether the deploy- trim out of the way and covers the window.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Side Impacts — If Equipped With Side Air Bags WARNING! (Continued) In side impacts, the side impact sensors aid the ORC in seat belts properly and sit upright with their backs determining the appropriate response to impact events. against the seats.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Knee Impact Bolsters The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover sensing-system determines if a rollover event may • Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate. A •...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly NOTE: within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, doctor immediately.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Enhanced Accident Response System Reset WARNING! (Continued) Procedure • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on functions after an event, the ignition switch must be your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal (EDR).
Page 69: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Child Restraints There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all adult safety belt.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type of Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a younger and who have not reached Convertible Child Restraint, the height or weight limits of their...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Infant And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach air bag.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Older Children And Child Restraints WARNING! Children who are two years old or who have outgrown Do not install a rear-facing car seat using a rear support their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- leg in this vehicle.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Children Too Large For Booster Seats WARNING! Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over or child restraint.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of WARNING! position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use a Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be Restraint System used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. Please see the following table for more information.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Crew Cab 60/40 Split Bench LATCH Positions Crew Cab Full Bench LATCH Positions • • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) Seating Position) • •...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt Do not use the seat belt when you use the be used together to attach a rear-facing or LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear- forward-facing child restraint? facing or forward-facing child restraint.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are Regular Cab models have tether strap anchor- found at the rear of the seat cushion where it ages behind the front center and right seats.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be WARNING! (Continued) equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. • Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower than one child restraint.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic position.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) WARNING! Seat Belt: • Improper installation of a child restraint to the When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by straint.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of Belt the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Crew Cab Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations • Cinch = Cinching Latch Plate • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Regular Cab Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) •...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing child Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is For some second row seats, you may need to recline the locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped: “click.” Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in 4.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 plate into the buckle with the release button facing out, WARNING! (Continued) away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4 to 6, above, to Restraint System” for the location of approved tether complete the installation of the child restraint.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal. Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instruc- tions. WARNING! Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Right Or Left Outboard Seats: 1. Raise the head restraint and reach between the rear seat and rear glass to access the tether strap loop. Tether Strap Loop With Center Head Restraint In Raised Position 2.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop And Attached To Center Tether Strap Loop 4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop (see NOTE: If there are child seats in both of the outboard (left diagram).
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Center Seat: 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat, though the tether strap loop 1. Raise the head restraint and reach between the rear seat behind the seat and over to the right or left outboard and rear glass to access the tether strap loop.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop (see 3. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat. Route the diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the child tether strap following the directions for the center seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 93: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 94: Diesel Engine
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE interpreted as a problem. Please check your oil level with For additional vehicle break-in requirements, refer to the engine oil indicator often during the break in period. “Trailer Towing” in “Starting and Operating” of the Own- Add oil as required.
Page 95: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Exhaust Gas Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is WARNING! damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for four to Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first vehicle.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle. • NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g., NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly towels, keys, etc.).
Page 98: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped ..113 MIRRORS ......101 ▫...
Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Lane Change Assist .....136 LIGHTS ......127 ▫...
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 ▫ To Resume Speed ..... .144 ▫ Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear ParkSense .
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . .183 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ... .172 ▫ Seatback Storage ..... . .185 AUXILIARY SWITCHES —...
Page 103: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right on the view through the rear window.
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by the subscriber. • The 9–1–1 and ASSIST buttons will only function if you are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network. Other Uconnect services will only be operable if your Uconnect Access service is active and you are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 9-1-1 Call 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator through the vehicle audio system to determine if addi- 1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the rearview mirror. tional help is needed. NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call system WARNING!
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate WARNING! (Continued) emergency responders and provide them with impor- can cause the 9-1-1 Call system to fail, never add tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates. aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your vehicle’s electri- WARNING!
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 If the 9-1-1 Call system detects a malfunction, any of the Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors following may occur at the time the malfunction is de- beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent or stop the tected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle: 9-1-1 Call system operation.
Page 108: Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display - If Equipped
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved WARNING! by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 CAUTION! and Assist, will NOT work without an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.
Page 109: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear a video Outside Mirrors display illuminates to display the image generated by the To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to rear view camera. The auto dimming feature is also dis- center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of abled to improve rear view viewing.
Page 110: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature Power Mirrors — If Equipped All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be manually The controls for the power mirrors are located on the folded both forward and rearward to prevent damage. driver’s door trim panel.
Page 111: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Power Mirror Controls Power Mirror Movement Heated Mirrors — If Equipped 1 — Mirror Select Buttons 2 — Four-Way Mirror Control Switch These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right) feature will be activated whenever you turn on the button to select the mirror that you want to adjust.
Page 112: Illuminated Vanity Mirror - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod”...
Page 113: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror and can be adjusted separately. These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads.
Page 114: Seats
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 115: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down CAUTION! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull Do not place any article under a power seat or impede upward or push downward on the seat switch. The seat its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 116: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automati- WARNING! (Continued) cally switch to LO-level after approximately 60 minutes of when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even continuous operation. At that time, the display will change at low temperatures, especially if used for long from HI to LO, indicating the change.
Page 118: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Heated Seats HI-level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after approximately 60 On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number with heated seats.
Page 119: Manual Seat Adjuster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The On models that are equipped with remote start, the venti- manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat lated seats can be programed to come on during a remote cushion at the front edge of each seat.
Page 120: 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - If Equipped
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 121: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Head Restraints To remove the head restraint, raise it up as far as it can go. Then, push the adjustment button and the release button at Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Head Restraints WARNING! The rear seats are equipped with adjustable and removable • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to the head restraint.
Page 123: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional clear- ance to the back of the head. WARNING! ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Page 124: Programming The Memory Feature
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The memory seat buttons are located on the outboard side 3. Push and release the S (set) button on the memory of the driver’s seat cushion. switch. 4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2).
Page 125: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, you must NOTE: Your key fobs can be unlinked to your memory select the “Memory To Fob” feature through the Uconnect settings by pushing the S (set) button, and within system.
Page 126: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver Two Memory Position Recall 2.4 inches (60 mm) rearward if the driver’s seat position is greater than or equal to 2.7 inches (67.7 mm) forward • To recall the memory setting for driver two using the of the rear stop.
Page 127: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Entry and Easy Exit position. To open the hood, two latches must be released. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when 1.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood WARNING! and push the safety latch lever to the left to release it, before raising the hood. Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle.
Page 129: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 LIGHTS To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The headlight switch is located on the left side of the remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution followed instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
Page 130: Headlights
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the headlight position. When the headlight switch is on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position.
Page 131: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle may turn off for the duration of the turn signal Automatic Headlights Only) activation. Once the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on lamp will illuminate.
Page 132: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens Equipped will cause the system to function improperly. • To opt out of the Advanced Auto High-Beam Sensitivity The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system provides increased forward lighting at night by automat- Control (default) and enter Reduced High-Beam Sensi-...
Page 133: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 2. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight posi- Fog Lights — If Equipped tion. The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight switch to the parking light or headlight position and 3.
Page 134: Lights-On Reminder
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder Interior Lights If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound when the doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating driver’s door is opened.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the Courtesy/Reading Lights dimming of the touchscreen is programmable through the Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings ” in “Under- compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door standing Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibility of the floor console area. Rear Passenger Courtesy/Reading Light NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pushed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
Page 137: Cargo Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Cargo Light Turn Signals The cargo light is turned on by pushing on the cargo light Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows button. on each side of the instrument cluster display will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 138: Lane Change Assist
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist High/Low Beam Switch Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three to switch the headlights to high beam.
Page 139: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for Windshield Wipers use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the with a variable pause between cycles, desirable.
Page 140: Mist Feature
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE while in the off position, the wiper will turn on and cycle NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer approximately three times after the wash knob is released. pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the sensitive, and wiper delay position 5 is the most sensitive.
Page 142: Tilt Steering Column
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward Do not adjust the steering column while driving. or downward. The tilt lever is located on the steering Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- column, below the multifunction lever.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left side of the NOTE: steering column. • Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full pedal travel. • Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat/pedal position.
Page 144: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 145: Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 146: To Activate
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To Deactivate Push the ON/OFF button. The cruise control indicator A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL light in the instrument cluster display will illuminate. To button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second will deactivate Speed Control without erasing the set speed time.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 U.S. Speed (mph) U.S. Speed (mph) • Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button decrease in set speed.
Page 148: To Accelerate For Passing
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 149: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if “Sound and Display” is selected. For the 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab vehicles, the rear ParkSense sensors are shipped loose. Please refer to the NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, this Ram Body Builders Guide for more information.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single solid arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
Page 152: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-45 inches 45-31 inches 31-18 inches Less than (inches/cm) 79 inches (200-115 cm) (115-80 cm) (80-45 cm) 18 inches (45 cm) (200 cm) None 4th Solid Solid Flashing Flashing Radio Volume...
Page 153: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: The ParkSense system will automatically disable show the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN- when the system detects that a trailer with trailer brakes SORS or the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE- has been connected to the Integrated Trailer Brake Module. QUIRED message for as long as the vehicle is in RE- instrument cluster...
Page 154: Parksense System Usage Precautions
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense System Usage Precautions obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ NOTE: bumper. • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, •...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! and blind spots before backing up. You are respon- • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to sible for safety and must continue to pay attention to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Page 156: Parksense Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — ParkSense Sensors IF EQUIPPED For the 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab vehicles, the rear The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and ParkSense sensors are shipped loose. Please refer to the audible indications of the distance between the rear and/or Ram Body Builders Guide for more information.
Page 157: Parksense Warning Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 ParkSense Warning Display ParkSense Display The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the instru- The warning display will turn on indicating the system ment cluster display. It provides visual warnings to indi- status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the vehicle cate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and/or is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected.
Page 158: 156 Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The follow- ing chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
Page 159: Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Front Park Assist Audible Alerts Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear ParkSense ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible alert (chime) after approximately three seconds when an ob- Front ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the stacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and brake Front ParkSense switch.
Page 160: Service The Parksense Park Assist System
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be on when continue to provide arc alerts for the side that is function- Front or Rear ParkSense is disabled or requires service. The ing properly. These arc alerts will interrupt the Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be off when the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS , Front or Rear system is enabled.
Page 161: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Cleaning The ParkSense System OFF in the corresponding side. This vehicle graphic will be displayed for as long as the vehicle is in Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap and REVERSE.
Page 162: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE position. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indi- CAUTION! cation that an obstacle is behind the vehicle. • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to WARNING! recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not •...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Uconnect screen (if equipped) along with a caution note to exceeds 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is above 8 mph “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. (13 km/h) or the touchscreen button X to disable display After five seconds this note will disappear.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the image WARNING! to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected Drivers must be careful when backing up even when backup path based on the steering wheel position. The using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera.
Page 165: Overhead Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Turning Rear View Camera Image On: OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console is located on the headliner above the 1. Press the Controls button located on the bottom of the rearview mirror. The overhead console contains the follow- Uconnect display.
Page 166: Courtesy/Reading Lights
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (full right position), or when the unlock button is pushed on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob, if equipped.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead WARNING! (Continued) console designate the three different HomeLink channels. this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards.
Page 168: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Before You Begin Programming HomeLink programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase Ensure your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to program while you push and hold the hand - held transmitter button. 4. Continue to hold both buttons until the instrument cluster display changes from “CHANNEL # TRAIN- ING”...
Page 170: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed Programming A Non-Rolling Code HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured seconds each time). The instrument cluster display will before 1995.
Page 171: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 5. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink button. The Canadian/Gate Operator Programming instrument cluster display will display “CHANNEL # For programming transmitters in Canada/United States TRANSMIT.” If the garage door opener/device acti- that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after vates, programming is complete.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand - held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button away from the HomeLink button you wish to program. (Canadian/Gate Operator) To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, 3.
Page 173: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to Using HomeLink complete the training for a Rolling Code. To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink • Did you unplug the device for programming and re- button.
Page 174: General Information
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS WARNING! (Continued) The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets can provide use a garage door opener without these safety fea- power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the tures.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Im- proper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Outlet — Center Console USB Port (Charge Only) — Upper Lid • Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment • Rear of the center console storage compartment — Quad — if equipped. Cab or Crew Cab.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Power Outlet — Rear Center Console Power Outlet — Rear Center Console Fuse...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 179: Auxiliary Switches - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: Holding last state conditions are met when switch CAUTION! (Continued) type is set to latching and power source is set to ignition. • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long For further information on using the auxiliary switches, periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces- please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing...
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power inverter is designed with built-in overload NOTE: Due to built-in overload protection, the power protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded. power inverter will automatically shut down.
Page 181: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 CUPHOLDERS Rear Cupholders — If Equipped Some vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats) in the center armrest. The cupholders are located on the backside of the center portion of the front seat (20).
Page 182: Storage
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Some vehicles may be equipped with a rear cupholder that STORAGE consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 To open the upper glove compartment, push upward on To open the lower glove compartment, pull the release the handle release. The glove compartment door will handle. automatically open. Lower Glove Compartment Upper Glove Compartment...
Page 184: Door Storage
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Rear Door Storage — If Equipped Storage compartments are located in both the driver and Front Door Storage — If Equipped passenger rear door trim panels. Storage areas and bottle holders (driver’s side only) are located in the door trim panels.
Page 185: Center Storage Compartment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped WARNING! The center storage compartment is located between the • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle provides an armrest and contains both and upper and operation, or a collision.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Bin With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open WARNING! the lower storage bin. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli- sion.
Page 187: Seatback Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 The center console is equipped with a front storage bin Seatback Storage located next to the cupholders. This storage bin may be Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front equipped with a manual sliding top door.
Page 188: Storage (Regular Cab)
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage (Regular Cab) Storage and Seats (Crew Cab/Quad Cab) The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs The Crew Cab and Quad Cab models provide additional the length of the cab. storage under the rear seats.
Page 189: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab REAR WINDOW FEATURES Models) Rear Window Defroster Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat. The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel.
Page 190: Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped CAUTION! (Continued) The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heat- the overhead console. ing elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Page 191: Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Unfolding The Load Floor/Quad Cab Quad Cab and Crew Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. may be equipped with a folding load floor.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Unfolding The Load Floor/Crew Cab 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. Load Floor In Open Position 3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor. Load Floor Legs In Stowed Position 2.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Load Floor Legs In Opened Position Load Floor In Open Position 3. Lift the front panel until the load floor unfolds into 4. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor. position. Positioning The Load Floor For Storage Access Under The Seat 1.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Crew Cab — If Equipped WARNING! Do not drive with the load floor in the up position. When stopping fast or in an accident, the load floor could move to the down position causing serious injury.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Instrument Cluster Display Messages ..235 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...195 ▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Radio Operation......277 ▫ Media .......304 ▫...
Page 197: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position Switch — If Equipped 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet — If Equipped 14 — Ignition Switch 3 —...
Page 198: Instrument Cluster
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Base Instrument Clusters 1. Tachometer 2. Instrument Cluster Display • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute • When the appropriate conditions exist, this display (RPM x 1000). shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display”...
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 3. Speedometer WARNING! • Indicates vehicle speed. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or 4. Fuel Gauge others could be badly burned by steam or boiling • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank coolant.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Premium Instrument Clusters 1. Tachometer 2. Voltmeter • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute • When the engine is running, the gauge indicates the (RPM x 1000). electrical system voltage. The pointer should stay within the normal range if the battery is charged.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 NOTE: The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at 6. Instrument Cluster Display various engine temperatures. This cycling operation is • When the appropriate conditions exist, this display caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifold heater shows the instrument cluster display messages.
Page 202: Warning And Indicator Lights
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS CAUTION! The warning/indicator lights switch on in the instrument Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam- panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” signal when applicable.
Page 203: Red Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the light will turn on.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake appli- cation. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary. Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light WARNING! should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is...
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering). Refer to “Electric Power Steering”...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Oil Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Temperature Warning Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. Door Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
Page 210: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine start.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 WARNING! CAUTION! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the vehicle operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive control system.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light —...
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to main- ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels tain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Low Fuel Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Fuel Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means...
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Transmission Temperature Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Temperature Indicator Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Low Coolant Level Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Coolant Level Indicator Light This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle coolant level is low. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light TOW/HAUL Indicator Light This light will illuminate when TOW HAUL mode is selected.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when the fuel filler cap is loose. Properly close the filler cap to disen- gage the light.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4 Low Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light 4 Low Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 221: Green Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 2WD Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light 2WD Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the two-wheel drive mode. Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park/Headlight On Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 223: Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the speed control has been set. Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means...
Page 224: White Telltale Indicator Lights
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL White Telltale Indicator Lights Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light This light will turn on when the speed control is on, but not set. Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 225: Instrument Cluster Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY Instrument Cluster Display Controls Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display, which offers useful information to the driver. With display that is located in the instrument cluster. the ignition in the STOP/OFF position, opening/closing of a door will activate the display for viewing, and display the total miles (kilometers) in the odometer.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trailer Tow • Stored Messages • Screen Setup • Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5.0 & 8.4 radio) The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following instrument cluster display control buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel: Premium Instrument Cluster Display The instrument cluster display menu items may consist of...
Page 227: Instrument Cluster Display Screens
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Up Arrow Button Instrument Cluster Display Screens Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu items, submenu screen, and vehicle settings. • Down Arrow Button Push and release the down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu items, sub- menu screen, and vehicle settings.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Temperature Display The instrument cluster display screens are located in the center portion of the cluster and consists of eight sections: Displays the outside temperature in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for 3.
Page 229: Oil Life Reset
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 • Unstored Messages Until RUN The instrument cluster display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start main menu. The main display area also displays “pop up” feature.
Page 230: Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry 3. Push and release the right arrow button to access the “Vehicle Info” screen then scroll up or down to select 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE “Oil Life.”...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Vehicle Info Fuel Economy Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Vehicle Info menu item is highlighted in the instrument Fuel Economy menu item is highlighted in the instrument cluster display.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Distance Stored Messages • Average fuel economy Push and release the up or down arrow button • Elapsed Time until the Messages Menu item is highlighted. Push and hold right arrow button to reset all information. This feature shows the number of stored warning messages.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Vehicle Settings Menu Item NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with the following settings. Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features • If equipped with a base radio (Non-Touchscreen) Vehicle when the transmission is in PARK. Settings will be included in the instrument cluster dis- Push and release the up and down button until Settings play.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Names Abbreviated Sub-Menus Setting Names (Left Submenu Layer) (Right Submenu Layer) Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90 seconds Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds;...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Setting Names Abbreviated Sub-Menus Setting Names (Left Submenu Layer) (Right Submenu Layer) • Aux Switches Commercial Settings Commercial • Power Take-Off • PIN Setup • ParkSense Setup Aero Ride Height Mode Aero Mode On; Off Tire/Jack Mode Tire/Jack Mode On;...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Names Abbreviated Sub-Menus Setting Names (Left Submenu Layer) (Right Submenu Layer) • Trailer # (# is equal to slot Trailer Name Trailer Name position) • Boat • Car • Cargo • Dump • Equipment •...
Page 237: Instrument Cluster Display Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 • Cruise Off Turn Menu OFF — If Equipped • Cruise Ready Push and release the right arrow button to exit the main menu. • Cruise Set To XXX MPH Push and release any instrument cluster display control •...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Key In Ignition • Gear Not Available • Key In Ignition Lights On • Shift Not Allowed • Remote Start Active Key To Run • Shift to Neutral Then Drive Or Reverse • Remote Start Active Push Start Button •...
Page 239: Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — NOTE: Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped • The charging system is independent from load reduc- tion. The charging system performs a diagnostic on the This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor charging system continuously.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The battery was used for an extended period with the Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the following conditions: engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers, +12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaners, game •...
Page 241: Cybersecurity
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 • The vehicle should have service performed if the mes- The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your sage is still present during consecutive trips and the vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern did not version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is help to identify the cause.
Page 242: Uconnect Settings
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: UCONNECT SETTINGS • FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the software updates. touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access •...
Page 243: Buttons On The Faceplate
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Uconnect 5.0 Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen And On The Faceplate Buttons On The Faceplate 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 —...
Page 244: Buttons On The Touchscreen
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the center of the Units, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance, Lights, control knob one or more times to select or change a setting Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped), Engine Off (i.e., ON, OFF).
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode Auto Manual Set Language English, Français, Español NOTE: If Arabic is selected as the vehicle language, the voice recognition and text messaging features will not function. Touchscreen Beep Units After pressing the “Units”...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Voice Response Length Brief Detailed Show Command List Always With Help Never Clock & Date After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Set Time...
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Safety/Assistance After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options ParkSense — If Equipped Sound Only Sounds and Display NOTE: The ParkSense system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h).
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see ac- tive guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera display whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The im- age will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings”...
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Rain Sensing Auto Wipers” feature is selected, the system will automatically activate the windshield wip- ers if it senses moisture on the windshield. Hill Start Assist — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Hill Start Assist”...
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped Flash Lights With Lock NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or un- locked with the key fob.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Unlock On Exit NOTE: When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the transmis- sion is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. Sound Horn With Lock 1st Press 2nd Press...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Passive Entry — If Equipped NOTE: The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons. It automatically unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is grabbed. Flash Lights With Lock NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock”...
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Easy Exit Seats — If Equipped 0 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec Headlight Off Delay Engine Off Power...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Balance/Fade Speaker Icon (Arrow Buttons) NOTE: The “Balance/Fade” feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade settings. Press and drag the speaker icon or use the arrows to adjust, tap the “C”...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Setting Name Selectable Options AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped NOTE: The “AUX Volume Offset” feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX input. Loudness — If Equipped NOTE: The “Loudness”...
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Variance NOTE: • Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differ- ences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Setting Name Selectable Options Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Press the “Calibration” button on the touchscreen to change this setting. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic until it is calibrated.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Paired Phones List of Paired Phones NOTE: The “Paired Phones” feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Setting Name Selectable Options 1. Press the “Subscription Info” button on the touchscreen to access the Subscription Information screen. 2. Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Clear Personal Data Cancel NOTE: When this feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets. If “Yes” is selected a pop-up will appear asking Are you sure you want to clear all personal data?”...
Page 261: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav Personal Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect When making a selection, press the button on the touch- screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired 8.4/8.4 NAV Personal Settings mode, press and release the preferred setting until a Press the “Apps”...
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Display Mode Night Auto NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control even though the headlights are on.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Setting Name Selectable Options Set Theme Pre-configured Themes Set Language English, Français, Español NOTE: Arabic is available for the navigation system (if equipped) only. Touchscreen Beep Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped Controls Screen Time-Out —...
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Units After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen you may select each unit of measure independently displayed in the Instrument Cluster Display, and navigation system (if equipped). The following selectable units of measure are listed below: Setting Name Selectable Options...
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Voice After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Voice Response Length Brief Detailed Show Command List Always With Help Never Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Sync Time With GPS —...
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Safety & Driving Assistance After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options ParkSense Sound Only Sound and Display NOTE: The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in RE- VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h).
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Setting Name Selectable Options ParkView Backup Camera NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings”...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Rain Sensing Auto Wipers” feature is selected, the system will automatically activate the windshield wip- ers if it senses moisture on the windshield. Hill Start Assist —...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Setting Name Selectable Options Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Headlights With Wipers” feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the head- lights will turn on approximately ten seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Auto Door Locks NOTE: When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Setting Name Selectable Options Sound Horn With Lock 1st Press 2nd Press Sound Horn With Remote Start 1st Press Of Key Fob Driver Door All Doors Unlocks NOTE: • When “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the key fob unlock button.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Name Selectable Options Passive Entry — If Equipped NOTE: The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons. Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob —...
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Setting Name Selectable Options NOTE: When the “Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start” feature is selected the driv- er’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are above 80°...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trailer Brake After pressing the “Trailer Brake” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Trailer Select Trailer 1 Trailer 2 Trailer 3 Trailer 4 Trailer Brake Type Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOH Heavy EOH...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Setting Name Selectable Options Surround Sound — If Equipped NOTE: The “Surround Sound” feature provides simulated surround sound mode. AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped NOTE: The “AUX Volume Offset” feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX input.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Tune Start NOTE: The “Tune Start” feature begins playing the current song from the beginning when you tune to a music channel using one of the twelve presets, so you can enjoy the complete song.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Restore Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Restore Settings Cancel NOTE: When the “Restore Settings” feature is selected it will reset all settings to their default settings. Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data”...
Page 278: Uconnect Radios - If Equipped
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Information After pressing the “System Information” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options System Information System Software Information Screen NOTE: When the “System Information” feature is selected, a “System Software Information” screen will appear, displaying the system software version.
Page 279: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio, CD or other valid audio EQUIPPED sources. The remote sound system controls are located on the back surface of the steering wheel.
Page 280: Cd Player - If Equipped
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player — If Equipped 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next track 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. on the CD.
Page 281: Regulatory And Safety Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Regulatory And Safety Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). USA/CANADA Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation 1.
Page 282: Climate Controls
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Manual Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen — radio or television reception, which can be determined If Equipped by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour- The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary...
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Manual Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description MAX A/C Setting Rotate the Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until it is set to MAX A/C. This is the coldest setting and will put the A/C to its maximum power. A/C Button Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C).
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Front Defrost Setting Turn the Mode Control knob to the Defrost mode. Air comes from the windshield and side win- dow demist outlets. When the defrost setting is selected, the blower level will increase. Use De- frost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Icon Description Modes Control: Rotate the Mode Control Knob to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets. The Mode settings are as follows: Panel Mode Panel Mode...
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Economy Mode CAUTION! If ECONOMY mode is desired, push the A/C button to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor. Rotate the heating elements: the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
Page 287: Climate Controls With A Touchscreen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Climate Controls With a Touchscreen 5.0 With Automatic Temperature Controls...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8.4/8.4 NAV With Manual Temperature Controls...
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 8.4/8.4 NAV With Automatic Temperature Controls...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Descriptions NOTE: Icons and descriptions can vary based upon vehicle equipment. Icon Description MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Icon Description AUTO Button — If Equipped Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Toggling this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for more information. Front Defrost Button Press and release the touchscreen button, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Uconnect 5.0 Driver and Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons — If Equipped Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the up arrow button on the faceplate, press the up arrow button on the touchscreen, or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature set- tings.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Icon Description Faceplate Knob Blower Control Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Icon Description Floor Mode Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Climate Control Functions MAX A/C A/C (Air Conditioning) MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor- mance. The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning sys- Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the tem.
Page 296: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls, the Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost NOTE: mode to improve window clearing operation. Recirculation • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings. The will be disabled automatically if this mode is selected. system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, Attempting to use Recirculation while in this mode will and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible.
Page 297: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Operating Tips Window Fogging Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select suggested control settings for various weather conditions.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 299: Personalized Menu Bar
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR 1. Press the “Apps ” button to open the App screen. The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar 2. Press and hold, then drag the selected App to replace an are easily changed for your convenience.
Page 300: Uconnect Voice Recognition
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 3.0, 5.0 or 8.4/8.4 NAV system. Uconnect 5.0 Uconnect 3.0...
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 If you see the icon on your touchscreen, you have the Uconnect 8.4 NAV system. If not, you have a Uconnect 8.4 system. Uconnect 8.4 NAV...
Page 302: Get Started
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Get Started Two buttons are all you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice. 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instruc- tions. 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conversa- tions are examples of noise that may impact recognition.
Page 303: Basic Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Cancel to stop a current voice session •...
Page 304: Radio
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM • Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command, press the VR button and say “Help.”...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Uconnect 5.0 Radio Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Radio...
Page 306: Media
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media TIP: For the Uconnect 3.0, Uconnect 5.0 and 8.4/8.4 NAV systems, select Browse to see all of the music on your iPod Uconnect offers connections via USB, Bluetooth and auxil- or USB device. Your Voice Command must match exactly iary ports (If Equipped).
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Uconnect 5.0 Media Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Media...
Page 308: Phone
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the name Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a Uconnect.
Page 309: Voice Text Reply
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Uconnect 5.0 Phone Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Phone Voice Text Reply Uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push the Phone button and say Listen. (Must have compatible mobile phone paired to Uconnect system.) 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push the Phone button .
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Listen to the Uconnect prompts. After the beep, repeat Apple iPhone iOS 6 or later supports reading incoming one of the pre-defined messages and follow the system text messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple prompts.
Page 311: Climate (8.4/8.4 Nav)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV) Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands: •...
Page 312: Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 Nav)
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. To enter a destination, push the VR button . After the beep, say: • For the 8.4 Uconnect System, say: “Enter state.” • For the 8.4 NAV Uconnect System, say: “Find address 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, Michigan.” 2.
Page 313: Vehicle Health Alert
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 NOTE: Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho- Vehicle Finder rized by the subscriber. Send ‘N Go An included trial and/or subscription is required to take Yelp Search advantage of the Uconnect Access services in the next Voice Texting section of this guide.
Page 314: Register (8.4/8.4 Nav)
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Register (8.4/8.4 NAV) Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “Apps ” button on the touchscreen to To unlock the full potential of Uconnect Access in your “Register By Web” to complete the process using your vehicle, you first need to register with Uconnect Access.
Page 315: Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 Nav)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 To use the Uconnect Access Mobile App: Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV) • Once you have registered your Uconnect Access ser- 1. To send a message, push the Phone button . After the vices, download the Uconnect Access app to your mo- beep, say the following command: “Send message to bile device.
Page 316: Yelp (8.4/8.4 Nav)
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports reading incoming text TIP: messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple • Voice Texting is not compatible with iPhone, but if your iPhone, follow these four simple steps: vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send a text message.
Page 317: Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4/8.4 Nav)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 4. Listen to the system prompts and after the beep, tell SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV) Uconnect the place or business that you’d like Uconnect Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check to find.
Page 318: Siri Eyes Free - If Equipped
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Command. designed to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel by letting Siri help you perform useful tasks. To enable Siri push and hold, then release the Uconnect Voice Recognition (VR) button on the steering wheel.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Getting Started 1. Pair your Siri enabled device to the vehicles sound system. Refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone. Supplement for a detailed pairing procedure. Siri Enable Screens 1 —...
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. After the double beep, begin speaking to Siri. Examples of Siri commands and questions: • Play Rolling Stones • Send text message to John • Read text message from Sarah • Take me to the nearest coffee shop NOTE: •...
Page 321: Do Not Disturb
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Auto reply with text message is only available on Do Not Disturb phones that support Bluetooth MAP. With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifications from incoming calls and texts, allowing you to keep your eyes General Information on the road and hands on the wheel.
Page 322: Additional Information
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Additional Information Uconnect System Support: • U.S. residents visit DriveUconnect.com call: © 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and 1-877-855-8400 (24 hours a day 7 days a week) Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC.
Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....325 POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED (CHASSIS CAB ONLY) ....340 ▫...
Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shallow Standing Water ....352 ▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped ..368 POWER STEERING ..... .353 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 ▫ Life Of Tire ......389 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....402 ▫...
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ....413 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....423 ▫...
Page 327: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both operate power windows, other controls, or move the inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. vehicle. • Do not leave children or animals inside parked The starter should not be operated for more than 10-second vehicles in hot weather.
Page 328: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition
326 STARTING AND OPERATING Tip Start Feature 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage Do not press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition switch automatically after 10 seconds. briefly to the START position and release it.
Page 329: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Park” message and the engine will remain running. change the ignition switch positions without starting the Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position, or it vehicle and use the accessories follow these steps: could roll. 1.
Page 330: After Starting
328 STARTING AND OPERATING accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 CAUTION! seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the WARNING! engine for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
Page 331: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits CAUTION! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, Damage to the transmission may occur if the following three-wire extension cord.
Page 332: Key Ignition Park Interlock
330 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leav- those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you ing the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running.
Page 333: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position, steering column. You must press the brake pedal to move and the transmission is locked in PARK whenever the the gear selector out of PARK (refer to “Brake/ ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position.
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING and will display that gear limit in the instrument cluster as precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a 1, 2, 3, etc. Some models will display both the selected gear downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. limit, and the actual current gear, while in ERS mode.
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that you WARNING! have engaged the transmission into the PARK position: Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • When shifting into PARK, pull the gear selector toward ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when climbing a grade), or shifting to NEUTRAL (when stopped operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, in in heavy traffic) can help to reduce this excess heat hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while generation.
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 5. Restart the engine. Transmission function is monitored electronically for ab- 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no normal conditions. If a condition is detected that could longer detected, the transmission will return to normal result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home operation.
Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 instrument cluster, and set that gear as the top available WARNING! (Continued) gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping (-) or (+) will change the and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or top available gear. personal injury.
Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING • The engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera- ture. • Vehicle speed is sufficiently high. • The TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated. • The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator. When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs, push the TOW/HAUL switch to activate TOW/HAUL...
Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 NOTE: WARNING! • The torque converter clutch will not engage (and 66RFE- Do not use the “TOW/HAUL” feature when driving in equipped trucks will not shift to sixth gear), until the icy or slippery conditions. The increased engine brak- transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usually ing can cause the rear wheels to slide, and the vehicle after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving].
Page 342: Power Take Off Operation - If Equipped (Chassis Cab Only)
340 STARTING AND OPERATING • Transmission in PARK position (vehicles equipped with POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED (CHASSIS CAB ONLY) automatic transmission.) • PTO switch has been activated. This vehicle when equipped with PTO Prep and the AS66RC automatic six-speed, will allow for an aftermarket •...
Page 343: Mobile Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 “DECEL” cruise switches can be used respectively. To Mobile Mode disengage PTO operation and return to “standard vehicle To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet the operation” simply toggle the PTO switch to the OFF following conditions: position.
Page 344: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
342 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle begins to move. To disengage PTO operation and For additional information on the appropriate use of each return to “standard vehicle operation” simply toggle the transfer case mode position, see the information below: on/off switch to the OFF position. NOTE: For application specific information with respect Two-Wheel Drive High Range —...
Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed is position for normal street and highway conditions such as approximately three times that of the 2H or 4H positions at dry, hard surfaced roads.
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Neutral (N) WARNING! Neutral — This range disengages the front and rear You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEU- behind another vehicle.
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Shifting Procedure — Manually Shifted Transfer NOTE: Case • Pausing in transfer case NEUTRAL in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require shutting the 2H To 4H engine OFF to avoid gear clash while completing the Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle shift.
Page 348: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) - If Equipped
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position For additional information on the appropriate use of each Switch) — If Equipped transfer case mode position, see the information below: The electronic shift transfer case is operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is located on Rear Wheel Drive High Range —...
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights “Starting And Operating” for further information. The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be 4LOW) are located in the instrument cluster and indicate driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal the current and desired transfer case selection.
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or case position have been met.
Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Shifting Procedure 2WD To 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired position. NOTE: Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case vehicle stopped or in motion.
Page 352: Limited-Slip Differential
350 STARTING AND OPERATING 2WD Or 4WD LOCK To 4WD LOW 3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired position. NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not 4.
Page 353: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 however, the differential delivers more of the driving effort DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES to the rear wheel having the better traction. Acceleration The limited-slip differential is especially helpful during Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery slippery driving conditions.
Page 354: Driving Through Water
352 STARTING AND OPERATING ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions Flowing/Rising Water should be observed: WARNING! • Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 355: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s • Driving through standing water may cause damage braking capabilities, which increases stopping dis- to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in- tances. Therefore, after driving through standing spect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmis- water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake sion, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid...
Page 356: Power Steering Fluid Check
354 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will Power Steering Fluid Check still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering interval is not required.
Page 357: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied, the engine is off and the key fob is removed from the ignition switch.
Page 358: Brake System
356 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front WARNING! (Continued) wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped driving;...
Page 359: Hydraulic Brake Assist
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal NOTE: Under cold temperatures, pedal effort will be braking capability, the remaining system will still function higher than normal until the power steering fluid reaches with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be operating temperature.
Page 360: Brake System Warning Light
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake System Warning Light ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops may increase the likelihood of ABS activa- The red “Brake System Warning Light” will turn on when tion(s). the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
Page 361: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains on or WARNING! (Continued) comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly portion of the brake system is not functioning and that on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or service is required.
Page 362: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
360 STARTING AND OPERATING longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to deactivated. activate: • The feature must be enabled. WARNING! • The vehicle must be stopped. The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the •...
Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for order to avoid rolling down an incline while resum- active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s ing acceleration, manually activate the trailer brake responsibility to be attentive to distance to other ve- or apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to releas- hicles, people, and objects, and most importantly brake...
Page 364: Traction Control System (Tcs)
362 STARTING AND OPERATING • If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, refer to 8. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument back to the ON position. If the sequence was completed Panel”...
Page 365: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to This system enhances directional control and stability of adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING Partial Off WARNING! (Continued) The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a more the performance of the ESC system. Changes to the spirited driving experience is desired. This mode may steering system, suspension, braking system, tire modify TCS and ESC thresholds for activation, which type and size or wheel size may adversely affect ESC allows for more wheel spin than normally allowed.
Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! feature of TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle • In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque stability offered by the ESC system is reduced. reduction and stability features are disabled. There- •...
Page 368: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
366 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC NOTE: OFF Indicator Light • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 369: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift Trailer Sway Control (TSC) — If Equipped due to other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excessively roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles. swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 370: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
368 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped Activating HDC HDC is intended for low speed off road driving while in Once HDC is enabled, it will activate automatically if 4WD Low Range. HDC maintains vehicle speed while driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude.
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 NOTE: During HDC, the +/- shifter input is used for HDC Disabling HDC target speed selection but will not affect the gear chosen by HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the the transmission. When actively controlling HDC, the following conditions occur: transmission will shift appropriately for the driver-selected •...
Page 372: Tire Safety Information
370 STARTING AND OPERATING • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes the Tire Markings HDC switch but enable conditions are not met. • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several seconds then extinguish when HDC disables due to excess speed.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emer- NOTE: gency use only. Temporary high pressure compact spare • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall design standards.
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 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 cer- tain operating conditions –...
Page 376: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
374 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall 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 377: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located be- hind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 378: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Tire And Loading Information Placard WARNING! (Continued) • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation increases tire flex- ing and can result in over-heating and tire failure. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock.
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the weight referenced here. load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—...
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 (5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and NOTE: cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING • For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
Page 383: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 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 rec- cause collisions. ommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 384: Tire Inflation Pressures
382 STARTING AND OPERATING • Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. NOTE: • Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause CAUTION! erratic and unpredictable steering response. • Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 385: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the WARNING! outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside load is dangerous.
Page 386: Radial Ply Tires
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Radial Ply Tires Tire Types All Season Tires — If Equipped WARNING! All season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on Summer, Fall and Winter). Traction levels may vary be- your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly.
Page 387: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and WARNING! traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud- Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You ded tires;...
Page 388: Spare Tires - If Equipped
386 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tires — If Equipped Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact of a spare tire, please refer to the “Tire Service Kit”...
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited emergency use only.
Page 390: Tire Spinning
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping. Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies”...
Page 391: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Life Of Tire Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors oil, grease, and gasoline. including, but not limited to: Replacement Tires •...
Page 392: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
390 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer WARNING! (Continued) or original equipment dealer with any questions you may • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad- have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use equate speed capability can result in sudden tire equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Please follow the table below for proper tire size, chain type, and axle recommendations: Vehicle Axle Recommendations Tire Sizes Chain Class Chassis Cab 3500 (Single Rear Only LT265/70R18E U Class Rear Wheel) Models Chassis Cab 3500 (Dual Rear Only LT235/80R17E U Class...
Page 394: Tire Rotation Recommendations
392 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The CAUTION! (Continued) benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres- that could indicate device breakage. Remove the sive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road type tires. damaged parts of the device before further use.
Page 395: Dual Rear Wheels
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 NOTE: On Canadian vehicles only, if your vehicle is NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure equipped with All-Season type tires on the front and Information System (TPIS): On/Off Road type tires mounted on the rear, do not use a •...
Page 396: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Treadwear CAUTION! (Continued) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the asymmetrical design (tread pattern) of the On/ the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled Off road tire. conditions on a specified government test course. For •...
Page 397: Temperature Grades
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- peak traction characteristics. ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Temperature Grades TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the...
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.” Driving the vehicle tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi any reason, including low temperature effects and natural (186 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 399: Base System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, CAUTION! (Continued) and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always tire. reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois- Base System —...
Page 400: Premium System
398 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure below the low-pressure limit will not cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” to illuminate or the chime to sound. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime Premium System will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless...
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those in a different color in the instrument cluster graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure inflation value as shown in the Inflate to XX message.
Page 402: Tire Pressure Information System (Tpis) Chassis Cab - If Equipped
400 STARTING AND OPERATING • Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains ma- cluster will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message terials that may block radio wave signals. for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. •...
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the tire If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no maintain the proper pressure.
Page 404: General Information
402 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information (R+M)/2 method. The use of 89 octane “Plus” gasoline is recommended for optimum performance and fuel The following regulatory statement applies to all radio economy. frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87, This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Page 405: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 The use of reformulated gasoline is recommended. Prop- E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles erly blended reformulated gasoline will provide improved Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gasoline performance and durability of engine and fuel system containing up to 15% ethanol (E-15).
Page 406: Mmt In Gasoline
404 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) is Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion, and into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended stability additives are recommended.
Page 407: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Fuel System Cautions NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. CAUTION! Carbon Monoxide Warnings Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal WARNING! law.
Page 408: Adding Fuel
406 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is CAUTION! running. This is in violation of most state and federal • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control fire regulations and may cause the MIL to turn on. system could result from using an improper fuel NOTE: Tighten the gas cap ¼...
Page 409: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo. the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and or damaged, a loose gascap indicator will dis- rear axle systems (GAWR).
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Size The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be the actual tire size on your vehicle.
Page 411: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section you will find safety tips and information on The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tempo- your vehicle.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- Weight-Carrying Hitch tion Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor- A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, mation. just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the truck.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability and braking performance and could result in a collision. • Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
Page 414: Trailer Hitch Classification
412 STARTING AND OPERATING Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the truck bed. Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow...
Page 415: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Trailer And Tongue Weight Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck Greater than 10,000 lbs your trailer hitch or the weights specified in the informa- (4,535 kg) tion that can be found under “Trailer Towing Weights Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)”.
Page 416: Towing Requirements
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements WARNING! (Continued) To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain control. You could lose control of your vehicle and components the following guidelines are recommended: have a collision. • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not CAUTION! overload your vehicle or trailer.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Informa- WARNING! (Continued) tion” in “Starting And Operating” for proper tire re- • Total weight must be distributed between the tow placement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher vehicle and the trailer such that the following four load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s ratings are not exceeded:...
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible per- sonal injury. • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actu- ated brakes.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 The trailer and the vehicle’s brake lamps will come on towing conditions change. Changes to towing conditions when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and applied. weather. Trailer Brake Status Indicator Light Adjusting GAIN This light indicates the trailer electrical connection status.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Push the RIGHT arrow on the steering wheel to enter 8. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, “TRAILER TOW”. level surface at a speed of 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h) and squeeze the manual brake control lever completely. 6.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Instrument Cluster Display Messages NOTE: • An aftermarket controller may be available for use with The trailer brake control interacts with the instrument trailers with air or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brake cluster display. Display messages, along with a single systems.
Page 422: Towing Tips
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips If you regularly tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, then change the transmission fluid Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and and filter(s) as specified for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic.
Page 423: Snowplow
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Cooling System unique electrical systems that must be connected to prop- erly assure operator safety and prevent overloading ve- To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat- hicle systems. ing, take the following actions: City Driving WARNING! When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transmis- Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely...
Page 424: Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
422 STARTING AND OPERATING Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow season. This will help prevent uneven tire wear. For Information about snowplow applications visit www.ramtrucks.com or refer to the current Ram Body The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is parked.
Page 425: General Maintenance
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 • Vehicles with automatic transmissions should use 4LO General Maintenance range when plowing deep or heavy snow for extended Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the periods of time to avoid transmission overheating. plow manufacturer’s instructions. •...
Page 426: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
424 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Two-Wheel Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Drive Models Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED ALLOWED Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE: When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
Page 427: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer damage will result, if the transfer case is not in cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) for recreational NEUTRAL during towing.
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the engine running. Firmly apply the parking brake. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. 3.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is continuously until all requirements are met or until the no vehicle movement.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING • With manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer case 12. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal lever to the desired position. (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions), and check • With electronic shift transfer case, push and hold the that the vehicle operates normally.
Page 431 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .430 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ....443 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ... . .430 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —...
Page 432: Hazard Warning Flashers
430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle speed The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the upper while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes. switch bank just below the radio.
Page 433: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 Torque Specifications CAUTION! Lug Nut/Bolt Lug Nut/ **Lug Lug Nut/ Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your Torque Bolt Type Nut/Bolt Bolt vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull Size Socket over and stop the vehicle.
Page 434 432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Two-Piece Lug Nut Wheel Mounting Surface Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not substi- Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the tute with chrome plated wheel nuts. torques listed in the table. Go through the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved.
Page 435: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 436: 4500/5500 Models
434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4500/5500 Models 4. Place the gear selector into PARK (automatic transmis- sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission). On 4-Wheel These vehicles do not come equipped with a jack. drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the “4L” position. NOTE: Jacking and tire changing on 4500/5500 models 5.
Page 437: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) Instructions • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. WARNING! • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
Page 438 436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. If equipped, remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2.
Page 439 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel on single rear wheel (SRW) models.
Page 440 438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped WARNING! The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or off the ground. hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in the CAUTION! places provided.
Page 441 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 wheel. The tires of both dual wheels must be completely off CAUTION! the ground when tightening to insure wheel centering and • Use a pulling motion to remove the hub cap. Do not maximum wheel clamping. use a twisting motion when removing the hub cap, Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug nut damage to the hub cap;...
Page 442: Hoisting
440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES set. All wheel nuts should first be firmly seated against the JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES wheel. The wheel nuts should then be tightened to recom- If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump- mended torque.
Page 443: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly. the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition NOTE: The positive battery post may be covered with a switch is ON.
Page 444: Jump-Starting Procedure
442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park Connecting The Jumper Cables the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, apply the 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Page 445: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start you should have the battery and charging system in- the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Page 446: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to matter what the speed. transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at CAUTION! least one minute after every five rocking-motion...
Page 447: Gear Selector Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. WARNING! 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the access port • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains (ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering column, and may break, causing serious injury or death.
Page 448: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmis- sion and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in the “Starting and Operating”...
Page 449: Two-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent Two-Wheel Drive Models damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Page 450: Four-Wheel Drive Models
448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission damage to the transmission or transfer case will damage.
Page 451: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ....464 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ...453 ▫ Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — Four-Wheel Drive ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) .
Page 454 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With FUSES ....... .492 Cargo Lamp .
Page 455: Engine Compartment - 6.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle 6 — Battery 2 — Transmission Dipstick 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Solvent 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 —...
Page 456: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic trans- information related to the performance of your emissions...
Page 457: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, or recently had a dead battery or a battery If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that replacement.
Page 458: Replacement Parts
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully use of non-Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will illuminated until you place the ignition in the off posi- not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. tion or start the engine.
Page 459: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance because of component malfunction, use only the speci- services determined by the engineers who designed your fied fluid for the flushing procedure. vehicle. Engine Oil Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components Checking Oil Level...
Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa- This symbol means that the oil has been tion.
Page 461: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 6.4L Engine Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Use Mopar SAE 0W-40 engine oil approved to FCA Mate- Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and rial Standard MS-12633 such as Pennzoil Ultra equivalent oil filters from your vehicle.
Page 462: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper main- tenance intervals. Inspect engine air cleaner filter for dirt and or debris, if you find evidence of either dirt or debris you should change WARNING! your air cleaner filter.
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. Air Cleaner Filter Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Surface 1 — Air Cleaner Cover 2 —...
Page 464: Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Install the air cleaner cover onto the housing assembly However, cracks running along a rib (not across) are not locating tabs. normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib must be replaced. Also have the belt replaced if it has excessive 3.
Page 465: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 • “Groove jumping (belt does not maintain correct posi- WARNING! (Continued) tion on pulley) a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in • Belt broken (identify and correct problem before new eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with belt is installed) large amounts of water.
Page 466: Air Conditioner Maintenance
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un- vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before der high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or connecting the charger to the battery.
Page 467 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If The cabin air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the Equipped glove compartment. Perform the following procedure to replace the filter: R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoole- fine HFO that is an ozone-saving product with a low GWP 1.
Page 468 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Right Side Of Glove Compartment Glove Compartment 1 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether 1 — Glove Compartment Travel Stops 2 — Glove Compartment Door 2 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether 3 — Glove Compartment Door 3. There are glove compartment travel stops on both sides 4.
Page 469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 5. Remove the filter cover by pushing in on the finger tabs on each end of the filter cover. Finger Tabs Filter Cover...
Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Finger Tab Cabin Air Filter 6. Remove the cabin air filter by pulling it straight out of 7. Install the cabin air filter with the arrow on the filter the housing. pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, press on each end until you hear an audible click.
Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 Glove Compartment Installation Right Side Of Glove Compartment 9. Pull the tension tether outward and reinstall the glove 1 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether compartment past the travel stops by pushing in on the 2 — Glove Compartment Travel Stop glove compartment sides.
Page 472: Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - Four-Wheel Drive Models
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — Four-Wheel Drive The grease fitting is located at the rear of the front Models driveshaft, near the centering mechanism of double cardan joint. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil maintenance intervals.
Page 473: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected periodically, not just when wiper performance problems are experienced. This inspection should include the follow- ing points: • Wear Or Uneven Edges • Foreign Material • Hardening Or Cracking •...
Page 475 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 Wiper Locking Assembly Wiper Disengaging 1 — Wiper 1 — Locking Tab 2 — Locking Tab 2 — Wiper 3 — Release Tab 3. Tilt the lower end of the wiper blade away from the arm 4.
Page 476: Adding Washer Fluid
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Insert the receiver bracket on the wiper assembly into the hook on the tip of the arm through the opening in the wiper blade under the locking tab. 4. Slide the wiper blade up into the hook on the wiper arm until it is latched (engagement will be accompanied by an audible click).
Page 477: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into WARNING! the passenger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- Commercially available windshield washer solvents cation or oil change. Replace as required. are flammable.
Page 478: Cooling System
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning CAUTION! engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and • The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service, fuel only.
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 Cooling System — Drain Flush And Refill WARNING! (Continued) If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing this CAUTION! (Continued) extended maintenance period, it is important that you use Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (anti- the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to freeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (anti- MS.90032) throughout the life of your vehicle.
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. • It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper level of protection against freezing according to the WARNING! temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 482 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking Coolant Level — 6.4L Engine If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be The level of the coolant in the pressurized coolant bottle safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. should be between the “MIN”...
Page 483: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in “MAX” mark and a “MIN” mark. The fluid level must be unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance, kept within these two marks. Do not add fluid above the poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
Page 484: Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level WARNING! (Continued) For models with 9.25 in Front Axles and 11.5 in Rear Axles, • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois- refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main- ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been taining Your Vehicle”...
Page 485: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Drain And Refill Lubricant Selection On 4500/5500 vehicles, remove the lower bolt to drain the Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main- axle fluid. taining Your Vehicle” for further information. NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will result in corrosion and possible failure of differential components.
Page 486: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check Special Additives This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug. The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the filler special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis- plug hole with the vehicle in a level position.
Page 487 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 Fluid Level Check — Procedure 4. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake pedal. It is best to check the fluid level when the transmission is 5. Place the gear selector momentarily into each gear at normal operating temperature (170-180°F / 77-82°C for position (allowing time for the transmission to fully 66RFE transmission, or 158–176°F / 70–80°C for AS66RC...
Page 488: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated operating temperature, the fluid level should be between the position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the dipstick two “COLD”...
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as Mopar Cleaner The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resis- Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your tance built into your vehicle.
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt, touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, considered the responsibility of the owner.
Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Cleaner, or their equivalent is recommended or select a Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or chrome wheels. Do not use any products on Dark Vapor or Black CAUTION! Satin Chrome Wheels. They will permanently damage this If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle wheels, DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives, or...
Page 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For grease stains, apply Mopar Multi-Purpose Cleaner WARNING! to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed •...
Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution followed molded in clear plastic.
Page 494: Fuses
492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents WARNING! or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or the original fuse.
Page 495: Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 20 Amp Blue – Emissions Diesel – If Equipped (1500 LD/Cummins Diesel) 40 Amp Green (Spe- – Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped cial Services Vehicle & Cummins Diesel) 40 Amp Green –...
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 20 Amp Blue – Engine Control Module 30 Amp Pink (Cummins Diesel) 30 Amp Pink – Body Controller #1 / Interior Lighting 30 Amp Pink – Driver Door Module 30 Amp Pink –...
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Power Inverter 115V AC – If Equipped 20 Amp Blue – Power Outlet – Special Services Only – 10 Amp Red Active Grill Shutter – If Equipped –...
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 15 Amp Blue Underhood Lamp – 10 Amp Red (1500 PM Sensor – If Equipped LD Diesel & Cum- mins Diesel) – 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch – 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater (Cummins Diesel)
Page 500 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow (Gas Brake Vacuum Pump Gas/Diesel – If Engine & 1500 LD Equipped Diesel) – 10 Amp Red Coolant Temperature Valve Actuator – 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes / Electronic Stability Control –...
Page 501 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F90/F91 – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear Seats) Customer Selectable – 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter – 10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module – 10 Amp Red Rear Camera / Park Assist –...
Page 502: Vehicle Storage
500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS CAUTION! (Continued) • Whenreplacing a blown fuse, it is important to use LIGHT BULBS — Interior only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The Bulb Number use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may Overhead Console Lamps TS 212-2 result in a dangerous electrical system overload.
Page 503: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number Premium Headlamp – LED (See authorized NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric Front Turn Signal Lamp dealer for service) conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric condi- tions change to allow the condensation to change back into Horizontal Fog Lamp 9145 a vapor.
Page 504 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws. Slide Lock 9. Remove the headlamp assembly. Grasp the outboard edge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to disen- Headlamp Assembly Attachment Screw Locations gage the ball stud from the plastic grommet. 7.
Page 505: Fog Lamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Fog Lamps — If Equipped CAUTION! 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the • Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it back of the front fog lamp housing. with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other 2.
Page 506: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) With Cargo Lamp
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. CHMSL Connector Location 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ¼ turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing. 4.
Page 507: Cab Top Clearance Lamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp. CHMSL Bulb And Socket CAUTION! Removing Rear Screw From Clearance Lamp Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces.
Page 508 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the bulb socket ¼ turn and pull it from the lamp 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. assembly. Removing The Bulb From The Bulb Socket Removing Bulb Socket From Clearance Lamp...
Page 509: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons 197 Liters Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 6.4L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 0W-40, 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Synthetic API Certified) Cooling System 6.4L Engine (We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/...
Page 510: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/ Coolant 10–Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 6.4L Engine For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec- ommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the Ameri- can Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN.
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an autho- • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci- rized dealer as soon as possible. fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool- • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine ant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 512: Chassis
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (6.4L Engine with 66RFE Trans- Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to mission) (For Diesel Engine See Diesel Supplement) use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Page 513 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....512 ▫ Maintenance Chart .....513...
Page 514 512 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Gasoline Engines: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed indicator system. The oil change indicator system will 8,000 miles (13,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for engine run time, whichever comes first.
Page 515 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 513 Maintenance Chart At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Required Maintenance • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages required. for required maintenance. •...
Page 516 514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (which- ever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle sur- faces. If gear oil leakage is sus- pected, check the fluid level.
Page 517 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515 Mileage or time passed (which- ever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission Only). Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid and sump filter (AS66RC Transmission Only). Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE Transmission Only), if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or...
Page 518 516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (which- ever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the transfer case fluid. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, WARNING! (Continued) yearly intervals do not apply. •...
Page 519 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ......518 Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 520: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
518 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Prepare For The Appointment with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to bring the right papers with you, as well as your warranty folder.
Page 521: Fca Usa Llc Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 519 Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center In Mexico Contact should include the following information: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 • Owner’s name and address Sante Fe C.P. 05109 • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Mexico, D.
Page 522: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
520 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech questions about the service contract, call the manufactur- Impaired (TDD/TTY) er’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800- 521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English / To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the (800) 387-9983 French).
Page 523: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 521 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of immediately inform the National Highway Traffic...
Page 524: In Canada
522 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE In Canada Diagnostic Procedure Manuals If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, should contact the Customer Service Department imme- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals diately.
Page 525 INDEX...
Page 526 524 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .478 Air Conditioning Filter ....295, 465 Adding Fuel .
Page 527 INDEX 525 Fluid Type ......484, 510 Bulbs, Light ......96, 500 Shifting .
Page 528 526 INDEX How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ..79 Pressure Cap ......479 Infants And Child Restraints .
Page 529 INDEX 527 Door Locks Emergency, In Case Of Door Locks ......31 Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .
Page 530 528 INDEX Ethanol........403 Fold Flat Load Floor ......189 Exhaust Gas Caution .
Page 531 INDEX 529 Gasoline, Reformulated ..... .402 Hill Descent Control ......368 Gear Ranges .
Page 532 530 INDEX Introduction ....... .4 Leaks, Fluid .......96 Inverter Outlet (115V) .
Page 533 INDEX 531 Interior ..... .132, 133, 134, 164 Door ........31 Low Fuel .
Page 534 532 INDEX Mopar Parts ......456, 521 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ....4 MTBE/ETBE .
Page 535 INDEX 533 Sliding Rear Window ..... .188 Radio (Sound Systems) ..... .276 Steering .
Page 536 534 INDEX Reporting Safety Defects .....521 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..47 Restraint, Head .
Page 537 INDEX 535 Service Manuals ......522 Cold Weather ......327 Settings, Personal .
Page 538 536 INDEX Tires......96, 381, 386, 394 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ....413 Aging (Life Of Tires) .
Page 539 INDEX 537 Automatic ......331, 484 Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) Fluid ....... . .510 Programming HomeLink .
Page 540 538 INDEX Window Fogging......295 Windows ....... . .38 Power .
Page 541 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.

RAM Commercial Chassis Cab 2017 Owner's Manual

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