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RAM CHASSIS CAB
20 2 1 OWNER' S M ANUAL

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  • Page 1 RAM CHASSIS CAB 20 2 1 OWNER’ S M ANUAL...
  • Page 2 This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ..................15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ............80 STARTING AND OPERATING ....................118 MULTIMEDIA ..........................220 SAFETY ............................273 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ....................334 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ..................353 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................431 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .....................445 INDEX ............................
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — DOORS ..............24 Manual Door Locks........24 IF EQUIPPED ............40 Symbols Key............10 Power Door Locks — If Equipped ....25 MIRRORS ..............41 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS......10 Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry Inside Rearview Mirror ........ 41 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS..10 (If Equipped) ..........
  • Page 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EXTERIOR LIGHTS..........50 CLIMATE CONTROLS ........... 58 Headlight Switch .......... 50 Automatic Climate Control Descriptions INSTRUMENT PANEL Multifunction Lever........51 And Functions ..........59 BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ....51 Manual Climate Control Descriptions And GASOLINE ..............80 High/Low Beam Switch .......
  • Page 6 AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED ... 152 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ... 116 Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C)....127 Onboard Diagnostic System FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — Starting Fluids..........128 (OBD II) Cybersecurity........116 IF EQUIPPED ............153 NORMAL OPERATION —...
  • Page 7 MULTIMEDIA LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ......183 TRAILER TOWING..........200 LaneSense Operation........183 Common Towing Definitions .....201 UCONNECT SYSTEMS ........220 Turning LaneSense On Or Off ....184 Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer CYBERSECURITY ..........220 LaneSense Warning Message ....184 Weight ............204 UCONNECT 3.0...........
  • Page 8 SAFETY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY FEATURES ..........273 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .......334 SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....273 ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED..335 ENGINE..............353 Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...274 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......339 Maintenance Plan ........
  • Page 9 Tire Types ...........418 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement..........377 Spare Tires — If Equipped ......419 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ..431 Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....421 BRAKE SYSTEM ..........431 Of Fuel ............378 Snow Traction Devices ......422 Hydraulic Brake Assist —...
  • Page 10 FUEL REQUIREMENTS – DIESEL ENGINE ..436 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .......445 WARRANTY INFORMATION......447 Fuel Specifications ........436 FCA US LLC Customer Center ....446 MOPAR PARTS........... 447 Biodiesel Fuel Requirements....437 FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center ...446 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ......447 FLUID CAPACITIES ..........
  • Page 11: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on the purchase of your new Ram. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle.
  • Page 12: Symbols Key

    SYMBOLS KEY VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS These statements are against operating The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body modifications or WARNING! procedures that could result in a collision, special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/ bodily injury and/or death. body builders.
  • Page 13: Symbol Glossary

    SYMBOL GLOSSARY Red Warning Lights Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating Battery Charge Warning Light precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important Ú page 108 to follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of each symbol Ú...
  • Page 14 Yellow Warning Lights Yellow Warning Lights Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light — If Light — If Equipped Equipped Ú page 110 Ú page 111 Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light (MIL) Warning Light —...
  • Page 15 Yellow Indicator Lights Yellow Indicator Lights Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off Indicator 4WD Lock Indicator Light Light — If Equipped Ú page 114 Ú page 113 4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped TOW/HAUL Indicator Light Ú page 114 Ú page 113 Trailer Merge Assist Indicator Light —...
  • Page 16 Green Indicator Lights Green Indicator Lights Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped Light — If Equipped Ú page 115 Ú page 115 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Indicator Light — If Equipped White Indicator Lights Ú...
  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Vehicle

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE KEYS 1 — Unlock 2 — Lock 3 — Remote Start 4 — PANIC Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which 5 — Emergency Key supports Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (if equipped) and Keyless Enter-N-Go (if equipped). In case the ignition switch does not change with If the vehicle is equipped with remote power the push of a button, the key fob may have a low...
  • Page 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals 1. Remove the emergency key (1) by pushing 3. Next, locate the gap on the right side of the will flash and the illuminated entry system will and holding the release button (2) located key fob, which is positioned further to the be activated.
  • Page 19: Sentry Key

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5. Replace the battery by using your thumb to Programming And Requesting Additional electronics. A blank key fob is one that has push down and slide the battery under the never been programmed. Key Fobs small lip on the top edge of the opening.
  • Page 20: Ignition Switch

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH bulb check, it indicates that someone attempted to start the engine with an invalid key fob. In the event that a valid key fob is used to EYLESS UTTON GNITION start the engine but there is an issue with the This feature allows the driver to operate the vehicle electronics, the engine will start and ignition switch with the push of a button as long...
  • Page 21 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) Engine is not started.  Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,  Some electrical devices are available or in a location accessible to children, and do  (e.g. power windows etc.). not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode.
  • Page 22: Remote Start - If Equipped (Gasoline)

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) (GASOLINE) With Remote Start, the engine will only run  Keep key fobs away from children. Opera-  for 15 minutes. tion of the Remote Start System, windows, This system uses the key fob to start door locks or other controls could cause Remote Start can only be used twice.
  • Page 23: To Exit Remote Start Mode

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE All of the following conditions must be met EMOTE TART EMOTE TART RONT EFROST before the engine will remote start: — I CTIVATION QUIPPED To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Gear selector in PARK ...
  • Page 24: Remote Start Abort Message

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL) Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If NOTE: Equipped These features will stay on through the duration This system uses the key fob to start of remote start, or until the ignition is placed in The climate controls automatically adjust to an the engine conveniently from outside the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 25: How To Use Remote Start

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Battery at an acceptable charge level EMOTE TART  PANIC button not pushed Push and release the Remote Start button on the  The Vehicle Security system monitors the key fob twice within five seconds.
  • Page 26: To Disarm The System

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 2. Perform one of the following methods to ISARM YSTEM EARMING YSTEM lock the vehicle: The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed If something triggers the alarm, and no action is Push the lock button on the interior ...
  • Page 27: Power Door Locks - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I OWER OCKS QUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) The power door lock switches are located on Never leave children alone in a vehicle,  each front door panel. Push the switch to lock or or with access to an unlocked vehicle. unlock the doors.
  • Page 28: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry  and no door is opened within 60 seconds, the If the key fob is located next to a mobile phone, laptop, or other electronic device, the wireless vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the security alarm.
  • Page 29 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors: Key Fob In Vehicle: With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs To minimize the possibility of unintentionally within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your front door handles, push the door handle lock vehicle, the Passive Entry system is equipped...
  • Page 30: Automatic Unlock Doors On

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I The vehicle doors can also be locked by using UTOMATIC OCKS the key fob lock button or the lock button QUIPPED located on the vehicle’s interior door panel The auto door lock feature default condition is Ú...
  • Page 31: Steering Wheel

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL NOTE: WARNING! The engine must be running for the heated TEERING OLUMN Do not adjust the steering column while steering wheel to operate. driving. Adjusting the steering column while This feature allows you to tilt the steering For information on use with the Remote Start driving or driving with the steering column column upward or downward.
  • Page 32: Uconnect Voice Recognition

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION NTRODUCING OICE ECOGNITION 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 vehicle’s Voice Recognition (VR) system.
  • Page 33: Basic Voice Commands

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If you see the NAV icon on the bottom bar or in TARTED the Apps menus of your 8.4-inch touchscreen, VR button is used to activate /deactivate you have the Uconnect 4C NAV system. If not, your Voice Recognition system.
  • Page 34: Driver Memory Settings - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED The driver memory settings switch is located on 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired the driver door, next to the door handle, and preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside This feature allows the driver to save up to consists of three buttons: mirrors, adjustable pedals (if equipped),...
  • Page 35: Memory Position Recall

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE SEATS To program your key fob, perform the following: EMORY OSITION ECALL 1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF NOTE: Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint position. The vehicle speed must be lower than 5 mph System of the vehicle.
  • Page 36: Manual Front Seat Adjustment

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ANUAL RONT DJUSTMENT WARNING! Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjusting a seat while driving may be  Adjustment dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a Both front seats are adjustable forward or collision and serious injury or death.
  • Page 37: Power Driver Seat Adjustment - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward OWER RIVER DJUSTMENT WARNING! QUIPPED The seat can be adjusted both forward and Adjusting a seat while driving may be  rearward by using the power seat switch. Some models may be equipped with an dangerous.
  • Page 38: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped The distance the driver’s seat moves depends When enabled in Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry on where you have the driver’s seat positioned and Easy Exit positions are stored in each Vehicles equipped with power driver or when you remove the key fob from the ignition.
  • Page 39: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Push the heated seat button a third time  WARNING! (Continued) to turn the LO setting on. The engine must be running for the heated  Do not place anything on the seat or seat- ...
  • Page 40: Head Restraints

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The front ventilated seats control buttons are Front Head Restraints ESTRAINTS located on the center instrument panel below Four-Way Head Restraints — If Equipped Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk the touchscreen, and are also located within the of injury by restricting head movement in the Your vehicle may be equipped with front climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
  • Page 41 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: WARNING! Four-way head restraints have seven tilt/ If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench locking positions. When pulling fully forward, seat, the center head restraint is not adjustable A loose head restraint thrown forward in a ...
  • Page 42: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF Rear Head Restraint Removal To remove the head restraint, push the EQUIPPED adjustment button and the release button The adjustable pedals system is designed to while pulling upward on the whole assembly. allow a greater range of driver comfort for To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and adjust it to...
  • Page 43: Mirrors

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is WARNING! in REVERSE or when the Cruise Control system is on. If there is an attempt to adjust the pedals when the Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is NSIDE EARVIEW IRROR...
  • Page 44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear, a CAUTION! video display illuminates to display the image The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, To avoid damage to the mirror during generated by the rear view camera (for the 3500, and right.
  • Page 45: Illuminated Vanity Mirror - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Digital Rearview Mirror — If Equipped Push the menu button next to the on/off control The lights will turn on automatically. Closing the to access the following mirror options: mirror cover turns off the light. The Digital Rearview Mirror provides a high definition, wide and unobstructed view of the Brightness...
  • Page 46: Outside Mirrors

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I 4. Extend the sun visor for additional sun NOTE: OWER IRRORS QUIPPED blockage. If your vehicle is equipped with puddle lamps The controls for the power mirrors are located under the outside mirrors, they can be turned on the driver's door trim panel.
  • Page 47: Power Convex Mirror Switch

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I The power mirror controls consist of mirror To return the control to the large mirror, push OWER ONVEX IRROR WITCH select buttons and a four-way mirror control the Power Convex Mirror Switch a second time. QUIPPED switch.
  • Page 48: Trailer Towing Mirrors

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The outside mirrors will then return to the RAILER OWING IRRORS original position when the vehicle is shifted out These mirrors are designed with an adjustable of REVERSE. If the vehicle is equipped with mirror head to provide a greater vision range Driver Memory Settings, this feature will be when towing extra-wide loads.
  • Page 49: Universal Garage Door Opener

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ® The HomeLink® buttons that are located in RASING  CAUTION! the overhead console or sunvisor designate HANNELS the three different HomeLink® channels. It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the To erase the channels, follow this procedure: full rearward position to resist damage when To operate HomeLink®, push and release ...
  • Page 50: Programming Homelink® To A Garage Door Opener

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ® T Rolling Code Devices 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the ROGRAMMING HomeLink® indicator light. The HomeLink® ARAGE PENER To determine if your device has a rolling code, a indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly. good indicator is its manufacturing date.
  • Page 51: Miscellaneous Device

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 2. Return to the vehicle and push the seconds of transmission, which may not be long WARNING! programmed HomeLink® button three enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal times (holding the button for two seconds Your motorized door or gate will open and during programming.
  • Page 52: Reprogramming A Single Homelink

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE two seconds until HomeLink® has Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ANADIAN PERATOR successfully accepted the frequency signal. (Canadian/Gate Operator) ROGRAMMING The indicator light will flash slowly and then To reprogram a channel that has been For programming transmitters in Canada/ rapidly when fully trained.
  • Page 53: Multifunction Lever

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: ULTIFUNCTION EVER The multifunction lever is located on the left For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime  Running Lights will automatically deactivate side of the steering column. when the front fog lights are turned on. If allowed by law in the country in which the ...
  • Page 54: Automatic High Beam Headlamp

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I If the windshield or Automatic High Beam UTOMATIC EADLAMP  UTOMATIC EADLIGHTS QUIPPED Headlamp Control mirror is replaced, the — I ONTROL QUIPPED This system automatically turns your headlights mirror must be re-aimed to ensure proper on or off based on ambient light levels.
  • Page 55: Parking Lights And Panel Lights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The system directs the headlights to light up the If your vehicle is equipped with the Rain Sensing IGHTS EMINDER Wiper system Ú page 58, and it is activated, the road in the best way, taking into account the If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights headlights will automatically turn on after the wipers speed of the vehicle and the bend or corner...
  • Page 56: Turn Signals

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE IGNALS ATTERY AVER Move the multifunction lever up or down to Timers are set to both the interior and exterior activate the turn signals. The arrows on each lights to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery. side of the instrument cluster flash to show If the ignition is OFF, the interior lights will proper operation.
  • Page 57: Interior Lights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE INTERIOR LIGHTS Three types of Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights are available for your vehicle: OURTESY IGHTS Push button on/off  The courtesy, dome, and cargo lights are turned Push lens on/off  on when any door is opened or the Dome On No on/off button, just Courtesy Light button is pushed on the overhead console.
  • Page 58: Illuminated Entry

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS LLUMINATED NTRY The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the The windshield wiper/washer controls are key fob to unlock the doors (if the vehicle is located on the multifunction lever on the left equipped with remote power door locks) or side of the steering column.
  • Page 59: Windshield Wiper Operation

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE position. The delay can be regulated from a INDSHIELD IPER PERATION WARNING! maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles, Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first to a cycle every one second. The delay intervals Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed will double in duration when the vehicle speed...
  • Page 60: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or sili- Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles ENSING IPERS QUIPPED   cone may reduce Rain Sensing performance. equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain This feature senses rain or snowfall on the Sensing wipers are not operational when the windshield and automatically activates the...
  • Page 61: Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And Functions

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Recirculation Button UTOMATIC LIMATE ONTROL Icons and descriptions can vary based upon ESCRIPTIONS UNCTIONS Press and release this button on the vehicle equipment. touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate, to change the system between MAX A/C Button Recirculation mode and outside air Press and release the MAX A/C button...
  • Page 62 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Auto Button and side window defrosting and defogging. When CAUTION! (Continued) toggling the front defrost mode button, the climate Set your desired temperature and system will return to the previous setting. Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or ...
  • Page 63 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: operation. The speeds can be selected using Faceplate either the blower control knob on the faceplate or Push the Mode Button to change the airflow The numbers within the temperature display  the buttons on the touchscreen. distribution mode.
  • Page 64: Manual Climate Control Descriptions And Functions

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Bi-Level Mode Climate Control OFF Button A/C Button Air comes from the instrument panel Press and release the OFF button on Push the A/C button to engage the Air outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount the touchscreen, or push the OFF Conditioning (A/C).
  • Page 65 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Attempting to use Recirculation while in this The temperature decreases as you CAUTION! mode causes the LED in the control button to turn the temperature control knob link, and then turn off. Failure to follow these cautions can cause counterclockwise.
  • Page 66: Automatic Temperature

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Panel Mode Mix Mode 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the Air comes from the outlets in the Air is directed through the floor, settings.
  • Page 67: Climate Voice Recognition

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Winter Operation In Winter months, make sure the air intake is LIMATE OICE ECOGNITION clear of ice, slush, and snow. To ensure the best possible heater and defroster Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and performance, make sure the engine cooling Cabin Air Filter keep everyone comfortable while you keep system is functioning properly and the proper...
  • Page 68: Interior Storage And Equipment

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT If equipped with a covered upper glove WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS compartment, push the release button to open. Set the mode control TORAGE To open the lower glove compartment, pull the Cool & Humid position and release handle.
  • Page 69 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Center Storage Compartment — If WARNING! (Continued) Equipped In a collision, the latch may open if the total  The center storage compartment is located between weight of the items stored exceeds about the driver and passenger seats. The storage 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
  • Page 70 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Premium Center Console — If Equipped The premium center console is equipped with two front storage bins located in front of the center storage compartment. These storage bins may be equipped with tandem doors. Push the front bin to access the cupholders, or push the rear bin to access the coin holder/small storage bin.
  • Page 71 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Push the release button at the front of the cupholder bin to slide tray rearward to access the front lower storage bin, or forward to access the rear lower storage bin. Overhead Sunglass Door Front Bench Seat Storage Location The door will slowly rotate to the full open If equipped, there is a storage drawer located in position.
  • Page 72 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Seatback Storage — If Equipped Unfolding The Load Floor/Crew Cab Located in the back of both the driver and 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the passenger front seats are pockets that can be upward position.
  • Page 73 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Lift the front panel until the load floor Below Rear Seat Storage (Crew Cab) WARNING! unfolds into position. The Crew Cab models provide additional Do not drive with the load floor in the up storage under the rear seats.
  • Page 74: Usb/Aux Control

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE USB/AUX C Third and fourth USB ports are located behind ONTROL the center console, above the power inverter. Located on the center stack, just below the One of these USBs ports is charge only. instrument panel, is the main media hub. There Applicable to only Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With are four total USB ports: Two Mini-USBs (Type C) 8.4-inch Display, and Uconnect 4C NAV With...
  • Page 75: Electrical Power Outlets

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If equipped, two Mini-USB Ports (Type C), two For further information, refer to the Uconnect CAUTION! (Continued) Standard USB Ports (Type A), and one AUX port Owner’s Manual Supplement or visit may be located to the left of the center stack, UconnectPhone.com.
  • Page 76: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I Power Outlet Fuse Locations: OWER NVERTER QUIPPED CAUTION! F104 Fuse 20 A Yellow UCI Port/ USB Rear  If equipped, a 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) Many accessories that can be plugged in ...
  • Page 77 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Certain high-end video game consoles exceed If equipped, there may be a 115 Volt (400 Watts To turn on the power outlet, simply plug in the this power limit, as will most power tools. Maximum) inverter located to the right of the device.
  • Page 78: Wireless Charging Pad - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS — I can be purchased from your mobile phone IRELESS HARGING provider or a local electronics retailer. Please QUIPPED — I see your phone’s owner’s manual for further OWER INDOWS QUIPPED information. The window controls on the driver's door control The wireless charging pad is equipped with an all the door windows.
  • Page 79: Automatic Window Features - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: of time, then release, and the window will go WARNING! The power window switches will remain active down automatically. for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed There is no anti-pinch protection when the To stop the window from going all the way down in the OFF position.
  • Page 80: Window Lockout Switch - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I — I INDOW OCKOUT WITCH OWER LIDING INDOW UFFETING QUIPPED QUIPPED Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a The window lockout switch on the driver's door The switch for the power sliding rear window helicopter-type sound in the ears.
  • Page 81: Hood

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE HOOD 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center LOSE of the hood and push the safety latch lever Hoods equipped with gas props are closed from to the left to release it, before raising the the point where the props no longer hold the hood.
  • Page 82: Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE Base / Midline Instrument Cluster — Gasoline...
  • Page 83: Base / Midline Instrument Cluster

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Instrument Cluster Display 4. Oil Pressure Gauge IDLINE NSTRUMENT LUSTER ESCRIPTIONS When the appropriate conditions exist, The pointer should always indicate the   this display shows the instrument cluster oil pressure when the engine is running. 1.
  • Page 84 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Temperature Gauge 7. Fuel Gauge WARNING! The gauge pointer shows engine coolant The pointer shows the level of fuel in   A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. temperature. The pointer positioned the fuel tank when the ignition is in the You or others could be badly burned by steam within the normal range indicates that...
  • Page 85: Premium Instrument Cluster - Gasoline

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE Premium Instrument Cluster — Gasoline...
  • Page 86: Premium Instrument Cluster

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Speedometer REMIUM NSTRUMENT LUSTER CAUTION! ESCRIPTIONS Indicates vehicle speed.  Driving with a hot engine cooling system could 4. Temperature Gauge damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge 1. Tachometer reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the Indicates the engine speed in revolutions The gauge pointer shows engine coolant ...
  • Page 87: Base / Midline Instrument Cluster - Diesel

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL Base / Midline Diesel Instrument Cluster — Diesel...
  • Page 88: Diesel Instrument Cluster

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Instrument Cluster Display IESEL NSTRUMENT LUSTER WARNING! When the appropriate conditions exist,  1. Tachometer A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. this display shows the instrument cluster Indicates the engine speed in revolutions You or others could be badly burned by steam ...
  • Page 89 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Oil Pressure Gauge 6. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge NOTE: The pointer should always indicate some The DEF Gauge displays the actual level of   The gauge may take up to five seconds to ...
  • Page 90: Premium Instrument Cluster - Diesel

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — DIESEL Premium Instrument Cluster — Diesel...
  • Page 91: Diesel Instrument Cluster

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Speedometer NOTE: IESEL NSTRUMENT LUSTER Indicates vehicle speed.  The DEF tank on these vehicles is designed  1. Tachometer with a large amount of full reserve. So the 4. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge Indicates the engine speed in revolutions ...
  • Page 92: Instrument Cluster Display

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY NSTRUMENT LUSTER ISPLAY ONTROLS Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster display, which offers useful information to The instrument cluster display features a driver the driver. With the ignition in the OFF mode, interactive display that is located in the opening/closing of a door will activate the display instrument cluster.
  • Page 93: Oil Life Reset

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trailer Tow Up Arrow Button ESET   Audio Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil  Push and release the up arrow button to change indicator system. The “Oil Change scroll upward through the main menu items, Messages ...
  • Page 94: Display Menu Items

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Pressure ISPLAY TEMS  4. Push and hold the right arrow button to select “Reset”. Exhaust Brake — If Equipped  Push and release the up or down arrow button until the desired selectable menu icon is 5.
  • Page 95 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Transfer Case Lock Status: displays Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature The ACC screen may display once again if any  “Lock” graphic only during 4WD High, ACC activity occurs, which may include any of The instrument cluster display displays the 4WD High Part Time, 4WD Low status.
  • Page 96 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Trailer Tow tire will have a red glow. “Trailer Tire Low“ will be displayed on the center bottom of the Push and release the up or down arrow Push and release the up or down arrow Instrument Cluster Display screen.
  • Page 97 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Stored Messages Favorite Menu Upper Left — If Equipped Speedometer None Push and release the up or down arrow   button until the Messages Menu item is Vehicle Info Compass — If Equipped ...
  • Page 98 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Life — If Equipped Upper Right Transmission Temperature — If Equipped   None Exhaust Brake — If Equipped Oil Life — If Equipped    Compass — If Equipped Turbo Boost — If Equipped ...
  • Page 99 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Right Side — If Equipped Trip B Distance Average Econ   None  Trailer Trip Current Econ   Range  Trailer Brake Trip A Distance   Average Econ  Oil Pressure Trip B Distance ...
  • Page 100 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Settings — If Equipped NOTE: Push and release the up or down arrow Your vehicle may be equipped with the following button until Settings displays in the instrument Personal Settings allows the driver to set and settings.
  • Page 101 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Submenus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) Daytime Running Lights Daytime Lights On; Off Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ Lock On; Off Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On;...
  • Page 102 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Submenus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) Brake Type Brake Type Light Electric; Heavy Electric; Light EOH; Heavy EOH Trailer # (# is equal to slot position)  Boat ...
  • Page 103: Diesel Messages And Warnings

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Submenus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) Calibrate Compass Compass Cal Cancel; Calibrate Fuel Saver Display Fuel Saver On; Off Commercial Settings — If Equipped Commercial Settings allows you to access the IESEL ESSAGES ARNINGS...
  • Page 104 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Exhaust System — Regeneration Required Exhaust System — Regeneration In Process   WARNING! Now — "Exhaust Filter XX% Full Safely Drive at Exhaust Filter XX% Full — Indicates that the A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you Highway Speeds to Remedy"...
  • Page 105 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Cold Ambient Derate Mode Messages freezing conditions, and may be limited to  Dealer — This message indicates the PCM 1,000 RPM for up to approximately two The vehicle will display messages when a has derated the engine to limit the likelihood minutes under more severe cold conditions.
  • Page 106 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL refill the tank when this message is initially NOTE: will be accompanied by a single chime. We displayed on pickup applications, and approxi- recommend you drive to the nearest autho- A minimum of 2 gallons (7.5 Liters) may be mately 7 gallons (26 Liters) are required on required to restore normal vehicle operation.
  • Page 107: Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5 MPH Max Speed on Restart, Long Idle Incorrect DEF Detected See Dealer — This In cases when the IBS detects charging system   or Refuel Service DEF See Dealer — This message will display when the fault is initially failure, or the vehicle battery conditions are message will continuously display when the detected, each time the vehicle is started,...
  • Page 108 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Turning on all possible vehicle electrical What to do when an electrical load reduction  loads (e.g. HVAC to max settings, exterior action message is present (“Battery Saver On” The charging system is independent from ...
  • Page 109: Warning Lights And Messages

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES Air Bag Warning Light Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability This warning light will illuminate to The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the Control (ESC) system.
  • Page 110 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime will WARNING! This light shows only that the parking brake is sound for four minutes or until the engine is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is applied.
  • Page 111 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is NOTE: Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light corrected. This light does not indicate how This light may turn on if the accelerator and This warning light will illuminate when much oil is in the engine.
  • Page 112: Yellow Warning Lights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator CAUTION! WARNING! Warning Light (MIL) Continuous driving with the Transmission A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as The Engine Check/Malfunction Temperature Warning Light illuminated will referenced above, can reach higher Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an eventually cause severe transmission temperatures than in normal operating Onboard Diagnostic System called...
  • Page 113 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Low Coolant Level Warning Light Warning Light — If Equipped Warning Light — If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle coolant level is low This warning light will indicate when This warning light indicates the ESC is Ú...
  • Page 114 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from CAUTION! and can lead to tire failure. Under inflation also functioning properly. Always check the TPMS Do not continue driving with one or more reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and malfunction telltale after replacing one or more flat tires as handling may be compromised.
  • Page 115: Yellow Indicator Lights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped TOW/HAUL Indicator Light Light This warning light will illuminate to This indicator light will illuminate signal a fault with the 4WD system. when TOW/HAUL mode is selected.
  • Page 116 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Cold Ambient Derate Mode Indicator the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same Wait To Start Light — If Equipped speed. Low range provides a greater gear Light — If Equipped This indicator light will illuminate for reduction ratio to provide increased torque at approximately two seconds when the This indicator light will illuminate...
  • Page 117: Green Indicator Lights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Park/Headlight On Indicator Light If equipped with fog lamps, the fog lamp on REEN NDICATOR IGHTS  the side of the activated turn signal will also This indicator light will illuminate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With illuminate to provide additional light when when the park lights or headlights are Target Light —...
  • Page 118: Blue Indicator Lights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If any of these systems require service, the OBD NDICATOR IGHTS NBOARD IAGNOSTIC YSTEM II system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator (OBD II) C YBERSECURITY High Beam Indicator Light Light (MIL). It will also store diagnostic codes Your vehicle is required to have an OBD II and a This indicator light will illuminate and other information to assist your service...
  • Page 119: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND NOTE: If your OBD II system is not ready, you should If you crank or start the engine, you will have to see an authorized dealer or repair facility. If your MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS start this test over.
  • Page 120: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) ENGINE This vehicle is equipped with a transmission  Do not leave the key fob in or near the  shift interlocking system. The brake pedal vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil- Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, must be pressed to shift out of PARK.
  • Page 121: Normal Starting Using Engine Start/Stop Button

    STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE the engine will shut off and the ignition will ORMAL TARTING SING START/STOP Button remain in the ACC position. If vehicle speed START/STOP B UTTON drops below 1.2 mph (1.9 km/h), the vehicle 1.
  • Page 122: Autopark - Rotary Shifter And Eight Speed Transmission Only

    STARTING AND OPERATING — R If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver exits OTARY HIFTER AND WARNING! (Continued) the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle IGHT PEED RANSMISSION may AutoPark. AutoPark is a supplemental feature. It is not ...
  • Page 123 STARTING AND OPERATING If the driver shifts into PARK while moving, the Additional customer warnings will be given The starter motor will engage automatically, run vehicle may AutoPark. when all of these conditions are met: for 10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal and the AutoPark will engage ONLY when vehicle speed Vehicle is not in PARK...
  • Page 124: Cold Weather Operation (Below -22°F Or −30°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING EATHER PERATION CAUTION! WARNING! –22°F O −30°C) ELOW To prevent damage to the starter, do not Do not leave children or animals inside  To ensure reliable starting at these parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at temperatures, use of an externally powered a time.
  • Page 125: Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 3. The system takes over and attempts to start 3. If the gear selector is not in PARK and the UTOMATIC RANSMISSION the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once, Start the engine with the transmission in the starter will disengage automatically after the instrument cluster will display a “Vehicle...
  • Page 126 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Keyless Enter-N-Go Starting Procedure — the full "Wait to Start" time period. Its length Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or will decrease until it disappears when the Engine Manifold Air Temperature NEUTRAL Position) "Wait to Start"...
  • Page 127: Extreme Cold Weather

    STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It requires a 110–115 Volt AC electrical outlet 3. Place the ignition switch in the ON position with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. and watch the instrument panel cluster Engine idle speed will automatically increase  lights.
  • Page 128: Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0°F To 66°F (-18°C To 19°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING — E NOTE: TARTING ROCEDURE NGINE CAUTION! 0°F T ANIFOLD EMPERATURE Engine idle speed will automatically increase  If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains 66°F (–18°C 19°C) to 1,000 RPM and engage the Variable on, DO NOT START the engine before you Geometry Turbocharger at low coolant drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid NOTE:...
  • Page 129: Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING — E NOTE: NOTE: TARTING ROCEDURE NGINE Excessive white smoke and poor engine perfor- ANIFOLD EMPERATURE ELOW Engine idle speed will automatically increase  mance will result if intake air heater is not recycled. 0°F (-18°C) to 1,000 RPM and engage the Variable Geometry Turbocharger at low coolant 2.
  • Page 130: Starting Fluids

    STARTING AND OPERATING NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE TARTING LUIDS WARNING! Observe the following when the engine is Do not leave children or animals inside WARNING!  operating. parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior Starting fluids or flammable liquids must heat build-up may cause serious injury or All message center lights are off.
  • Page 131: Cold Weather Precautions

    STARTING AND OPERATING EATHER RECAUTIONS Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) may require special considerations. The following charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range NOTE: Use “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuels” ONLY. Fuel Operating Range Chart *Number 1 ULSD Fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions (0°F/-18°C) exist”.
  • Page 132 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: truck is fueled in a warmer climate and driven Battery Blanket Usage to a colder climate. The noise can typically be A battery loses 60% of its cranking power as the Use of Climatized ULSD or Number 1 ULSD ...
  • Page 133: Engine Idling

    STARTING AND OPERATING Your vehicle is equipped with an engine Your truck may have been ordered with an NGINE DLING warm-up protection feature that may limit optional voltage monitoring idle up feature. If a Avoid prolonged idling, long periods of idling engine performance after cold starting at low load is placed on the electrical system while the may be harmful to your engine because...
  • Page 134: Noise

    STARTING AND OPERATING Idle-Up Feature 3. To cancel the Idle–Up feature, either push The SCR reduces Nox using the Diesel Exhaust the CANCEL button, push the ON/OFF Fluid (DEF) system. DEF is injected directly into The driver-controlled high idle speed feature will button, or press the brake pedal.
  • Page 135: Stopping The Engine

    STARTING AND OPERATING TOPPING NGINE Idle the engine a few minutes before routine shutdown. After full load operation, idle the engine three to five minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from the combustion chamber, bearings, internal components, and turbocharger.
  • Page 136: Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed

    STARTING AND OPERATING to form on piston rings and injector nozzles. ROGRAMMABLE AXIMUM EHICLE PERATING RECAUTIONS Also, the unburned fuel can enter the PEED Avoid Overheating The Engine crankcase, diluting the lubricating oil and This feature allows the owner to set a maximum The temperature of the engine coolant causing rapid wear to the engine.
  • Page 137: Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Manual Regeneration - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Pressure When the engine is at normal operating temperature, the minimum oil pressures required are: Idle 700 to 800 RPM 10 psi (69 kPa) Full speed and load 30 psi (207 kPa) ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
  • Page 138: Engine Break-In Recommendations - Gasoline Engine

    STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — The engine block heater must be plugged in at The block heater must be plugged in at least least one hour to have an adequate warming one hour to have an adequate warming effect GASOLINE ENGINE effect on the engine.
  • Page 139: Engine Break-In Recommendations - Diesel Engine

    STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Use the appropriate transmission gear to  CAUTION! prevent engine lugging. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Observe vehicle oil pressure and tempera-  parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
  • Page 140: Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)

    STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the WARNING! CAUTION! ignition switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument cluster will illuminate. Never use the PARK position as a substi- If the Brake System Warning Light remains on ...
  • Page 141 STARTING AND OPERATING The exhaust brake feature will only function Automatic “Smart” Exhaust Brake WARNING! when the driver toggles it on by pushing the Automatic “Smart” Exhaust Brake technology exhaust brake button until the "Exhaust Brake Do not use the exhaust brake feature when delivers smoother, less aggressive exhaust Indicator"...
  • Page 142: Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) You must press and hold the brake pedal while Unintended movement of a vehicle could Your vehicle could move and injure you and   shifting out of PARK. injure those in or near the vehicle. As with others if it is not in PARK.
  • Page 143: Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING selector and in the instrument cluster. To select RAKE RANSMISSION HIFT CAUTION! a gear range, simply rotate the gear selector. (BTSI) S NTERLOCK YSTEM Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after You must press the brake pedal to shift the ...
  • Page 144 STARTING AND OPERATING Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE Gear Ranges NOTE: when the accelerator pedal is released and the On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the Do not press the accelerator pedal when vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on transfer case is in a drive position.
  • Page 145 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) The transmission may not engage PARK if the Unintended movement of a vehicle could Do not leave the key fob in or near the    vehicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a injure those in or near the vehicle.
  • Page 146 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to When frequent transmission shifting occurs WARNING! ensure that you have properly engaged the (such as when operating the vehicle under transmission into the PARK position: Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the heavy loading conditions, in hilly terrain, ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 147 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 1. Stop the vehicle. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation Transmission function is monitored The ERS shift control allows the driver to 2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if electronically for abnormal conditions. limit the highest available gear when the possible.
  • Page 148: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode WARNING! When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying Do not use the TOW/HAUL feature when driving a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission in icy or slippery conditions. The increased shifting occurs, push the TOW/HAUL switch to engine braking can cause the rear wheels to activate TOW/HAUL mode.
  • Page 149 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission Gear Ranges NOTE: provides a precise shift schedule. The On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the Do not press the accelerator pedal when transmission electronics are self-calibrating; transfer case is in a drive position. shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle gear range.
  • Page 150 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Before moving the transmission gear It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or When leaving the vehicle, always make    selector out of PARK, you must turn the igni- NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than sure the ignition is in the OFF mode, idle speed.
  • Page 151 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE (R) DRIVE (D) If the transmission becomes extremely hot or is in danger of overheating, the “Transmission This range is for moving the vehicle backward. This range should be used for most city and Temperature Warning Light” may illuminate and Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has highway driving.
  • Page 152 STARTING AND OPERATING On trucks with AS66RC or AS69RC the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation transmission, FIFTH and SIXTH gears may for service without damaging the transmission. The ERS shift control allows the driver to be inhibited briefly on cold starts below In the event of a momentary problem, the limit the highest available gear when the...
  • Page 153 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated.  To select the proper gear position for maximum The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.  deceleration (engine braking), simply push and hold the ERS (-) switch. The transmission will Torque Converter Clutch shift to the range from which the vehicle can A feature designed to improve fuel economy has...
  • Page 154: Auxiliary Switches - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED If the vehicle has not been driven for several  days, the first few seconds of operation after There can be up to six auxiliary switches located shifting the transmission into gear may seem in the lower switch bank of the instrument panel sluggish.
  • Page 155: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF This electronically shifted transfer case 4WD Low provides four mode positions: Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range EQUIPPED Two-Wheel Drive High Range (2WD) provides low speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes  Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with torque (increased torque over 4WD High) to the Four-Wheel Drive High Range (4WD High)
  • Page 156 STARTING AND OPERATING The 4WD High and 4WD Low positions are 3. When the shift is complete, the indicator WARNING! (Continued) designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only. light for the selected position will stop Driving in the 4WD High and 4WD Low positions flashing and remain on.
  • Page 157 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure 2WD To 4WD HIGH WARNING! Push the desired position on the four-wheel drive NOTE: Always engage the parking brake when control switch to shift the transfer case. Shifts powering down the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD If any of the requirements to select a new between two-wheel drive and 4WD High can ...
  • Page 158: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Six Speed Transmission) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 2WD Or 4WD HIGH To 4WD LOW Alternate Procedure LECTRONICALLY HIFTED RANSFER ) — I PEED RANSMISSION NOTE: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. When shifting into or out of 4WD Low some gear QUIPPED 2.
  • Page 159 STARTING AND OPERATING For additional information on the appropriate N (Neutral) When additional traction is required, the use of each transfer case mode position, see transfer case 4WD High and 4WD Low positions N (Neutral) — This range disengages both the the information below: can be used to maximize torque to the front front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain.
  • Page 160 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights NOTE: NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all Do not attempt to make a shift while only the The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights the necessary requirements for selecting a new front or rear wheels are spinning, as this can (four-wheel drive and 4WD Low) are located in transfer case position have been met.
  • Page 161 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure 2WD To 4WD HIGH 2WD Or 4WD HIGH To 4WD LOW Push the desired position on the four-wheel drive NOTE: NOTE: control switch to shift the transfer case. Shifts When shifting into or out of 4WD Low some gear If any of the requirements to select a new between two-wheel drive and 4WD High can ...
  • Page 162: Manually Shifted Transfer Case - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING — Alternate Procedure N (Neutral) ANUALLY HIFTED RANSFER QUIPPED N (Neutral) — This range disengages both the 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. The transfer case provides four mode positions: 2.
  • Page 163 STARTING AND OPERATING The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, NOTE: Shifting Procedure — Manually Shifted slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4H Do not attempt to make a shift while only the Transfer Case and 4L positions on dry, hard surfaced roads front or rear wheels are spinning, as this can 2H To 4H cause damage to driveline components.
  • Page 164: Limited-Slip Differential

    STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Transfer Case Position Indicator Light When starting with only one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight momentary The “Transfer Case Position Indicator Light” in Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in vehi-  application of the parking brake may be the instrument cluster is used to alert the driver cles equipped with an automatic transmis- necessary to gain maximum traction.
  • Page 165: Power Take Off (Pto) Operation - If

    STARTING AND OPERATING POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) OPERATION — IF POWER STEERING CAUTION! EQUIPPED YDRAULIC OWER TEERING Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will This vehicle when equipped with PTO Prep and The standard power steering system will give increase the steering fluid temperature and it the AS66RC/AS69RC automatic six-speed, will...
  • Page 166: Cruise Control Systems - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING will not detect vehicles directly ahead of you. NOTE: CAUTION! Always be aware of the mode selected. In order to ensure proper operation, the Cruise Do not use chemical flushes in your power Control system has been designed to shut down —...
  • Page 167 STARTING AND OPERATING To Set A Desired Speed If the button is continually pushed, the set greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may  speed will continue to adjust until the button be preferable to drive without Cruise Control. Turn the Cruise Control on.
  • Page 168: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING The following conditions will also deactivate the ACC will allow you to keep Cruise Control WARNING! Cruise Control without erasing the set speed engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions from memory: without the constant need to reset your speed. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve- ...
  • Page 169 STARTING AND OPERATING Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) The buttons on the right side of the steering Does not always fully recognize You should switch off the ACC system:  wheel operate the ACC system. complex driving conditions, which can When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy ...
  • Page 170 STARTING AND OPERATING Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu System Off When the parking brake is applied   The instrument cluster display will show the ACC Proximity Warning When the automatic transmission is in PARK,   current ACC system settings. The information it REVERSE or NEUTRAL ACC Unavailable Warning ...
  • Page 171 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! Keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal  Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) In the Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode can cause the vehicle to continue to accel- system on when not in use is dangerous. (no ACC distance set), the system will not erate beyond the set speed.
  • Page 172 STARTING AND OPERATING The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE To Turn Off NOTE:  position. The system will turn off and clear the set speed While in ACC mode when the vehicle comes  in memory if: The Electronic Stability Control/Traction to a complete stop longer than two seconds, ...
  • Page 173 STARTING AND OPERATING To Vary The Speed Setting When An ACC Distance Is Also Set: Setting The Following Distance In ACC To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed When you use the SET (-) button to decel- The specified following distance for Adaptive ...
  • Page 174 STARTING AND OPERATING To adjust the distance setting, push the The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; Trailer Detect — If Equipped however, the driver can always apply the brakes Distance Button and release. Each time the When a trailer is detected, the ACC system button is pushed, the distance setting increases manually, if necessary.
  • Page 175 STARTING AND OPERATING If the vehicle in front does not start moving Display Warnings And Maintenance NOTE: within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” standstill, the ACC with Stop system will Sensor”...
  • Page 176 STARTING AND OPERATING When the condition that deactivated the system “Clean Front Windshield” Warning If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver is no longer present, the system will return to should examine the windshield and the camera The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off”...
  • Page 177 STARTING AND OPERATING Service ACC/FCW Warning Do not put stickers or easy passes over the Offset Driving  camera/radar field of view. If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel, or a displays “ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Any modifications to the vehicle that may...
  • Page 178 STARTING AND OPERATING Turns And Bends Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely system may decrease the vehicle speed and in your lane.
  • Page 179: Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST — Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer ACC does not react to stationary objects and IF EQUIPPED stationary vehicles. For example, ACC will not react edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the in situations where the vehicle you are following The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual...
  • Page 180: Parksense Sensors

    STARTING AND OPERATING The six ParkSense sensors, located in the front ENSE ENSORS ENSE ISPLAY fascia/bumper, monitor the area in front of the For the 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab The warning display will turn on indicating the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. vehicles, the rear ParkSense sensors are system status when the vehicle is in REVERSE The sensors can detect obstacles from...
  • Page 181 STARTING AND OPERATING Front/Rear ParkSense Arcs 1 — No Tone/Solid Arc 6 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arc 2 — No Tone/Flashing Arc 7 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arc 3 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arc 8 — Slow Tone/Solid Arc 4 — Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc 9 —...
  • Page 182 STARTING AND OPERATING If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, 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 continuous.
  • Page 183: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING ALERTS FOR FRONT Front Distance Greater than 47 inches 47-39 inches 39-25 inches 25-12 inches Less than 12 inches (inches/cm) (120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Audible Alert Chime None None None Fast Continuous Arcs-Left...
  • Page 184: Service The Parksense Park Assist System

    STARTING AND OPERATING If "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume ERVICE ENSE SSIST  of the radio when it is sounding a tone. Required" appears in the instrument cluster YSTEM display, see an authorized dealer. Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, ...
  • Page 185: Lanesense - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING (if the left turn signal is applied and the vehicle WARNING! CAUTION! departs to the right), the LaneSense system Drivers must be careful when backing up ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is provides a haptic warning in the form of torque ...
  • Page 186: Turning Lanesense On Or Off

    STARTING AND OPERATING When the LaneSense system senses the lane URNING ENSE ENSE ARNING ESSAGE  has been approached and is in a lane depar- The LaneSense button is located on The LaneSense system will indicate the current ture situation, the visual warning in the the switch panel below the Uconnect lane drift condition through the instrument instrument cluster display will show the left...
  • Page 187 STARTING AND OPERATING Left Lane Departure — Both Lane Lines When the LaneSense system senses a lane When the LaneSense system senses the lane   Detected drift situation, the left lane line turns solid has been approached and is in a lane depar- ture situation, the left lane line flashes yellow yellow.
  • Page 188: Changing Lanesense Status

    STARTING AND OPERATING PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA is exited and the previous screen appears. When HANGING ENSE TATUS the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with The LaneSense system has settings to adjust The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera allows camera delay turned on), the camera image will the intensity (Low/Medium/High) of the torque you to see an on-screen image of the rear...
  • Page 189 STARTING AND OPERATING Cargo Camera Icons — If Equipped When enabled, active guidelines are overlaid on WARNING! the backup camera image to illustrate the width Backup Camera Touchscreen Button of the vehicle and its projected backup path Drivers must be careful when backing up even based on the steering wheel position.
  • Page 190: Aux Camera - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available If equipped with two AUX Cameras, you can If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance until the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or switch between each camera by pressing the builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, REVERSE.
  • Page 191: Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING Zoom View is not available with the AUX NOTE: If active guidelines are enabled, the lines are  Camera feature. overlaid on the image in the Rear View to For the 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab vehi- ...
  • Page 192 STARTING AND OPERATING The arcs will change color from yellow to red NOTE: Front View corresponding the distance zones to the The Front View will show you what is Front tires will display on the image when the  oncoming object. immediately in front of the vehicle tires are turned.
  • Page 193 STARTING AND OPERATING Cargo Camera NOTE: NOTE: Trailer Reverse Guidance can only be selected Pressing the Cargo Camera soft key If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or  through the Surround View screen; exiting out of will provide a full screen view of the REVERSE, and speed is greater than or equal the Trailer Reverse Guidance screen will return cargo area.
  • Page 194 STARTING AND OPERATING The system is deactivated in the following NOTE: Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain conditions if it was activated manually from the the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance ...
  • Page 195 STARTING AND OPERATING Activation Trailer Reverse Guidance — If Equipped If Trailer Reverse Guidance is selected through manually activated Surround View, Backup The Forward Facing Camera can be activated by The Trailer Reverse Guidance feature assists Camera, or Cargo Camera, the following pressing the Forward Camera soft button on the the driver in backing up a trailer by providing deactivation conditions apply:...
  • Page 196: Aux Camera - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING AUX C — I Deactivation AMERA QUIPPED CAUTION! The AUX Camera is deactivated by pressing the Your vehicle may be equipped with one or two To avoid vehicle damage, Surround View  “X” in the upper right corner of the touchscreen. AUX Cameras, which display a rearview image should only be used as a parking aid.
  • Page 197: Engine Runaway

    STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE RUNAWAY REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE WARNING! ENGINE Diesel engine runaway is a rare condition Never have any smoking materials lit in  affecting diesel engines, where the engine or near the vehicle when the gas cap is CAUTION! consumes its own lubrication oil and runs at removed or the tank is being filled.
  • Page 198: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING System Overview OOSE ILLER ESSAGE WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust If the vehicle diagnostic system A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a Fluid (DEF) injection system and a Selective determines that the fuel filler cap portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
  • Page 199 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: or non-stainless steel should be avoided as DEF Fill Procedure they are subject to corrosion by DEF. Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection NOTE:  system. You may occasionally hear an audible If DEF is spilled, it should be wiped up For the correct fluid type Ú...
  • Page 200 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Refilling With Nozzles CAUTION! You can fill up at any DEF distributor. The DEF gauge may take up to five seconds  To avoid DEF spillage, and possible  to update after adding a gallon or more of Proceed as follows: damage to the DEF tank from overfilling, do Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to the DEF tank.
  • Page 201: Vehicle Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING Filling The Def Tank In Cold Climates CAUTION! (Continued) Since DEF will begin to freeze at 12°F (-11°C), ROSS EHICLE EIGHT ATING Never add anything other than DEF to the  your vehicle is equipped with an automatic DEF tank –...
  • Page 202: Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr)

    STARTING AND OPERATING (GAWR) Store the heavier items down low and be sure ROSS EIGHT ATING EIGHT that the weight is distributed equally. Stow all The GAWR is the maximum permissible load The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the loose items securely before driving.
  • Page 203: Common Towing Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING Tongue Weight (TW) OMMON OWING EFINITIONS WARNING! The TW is the downward force exerted on the The following trailer towing related definitions If the gross trailer weight is 5,000 lbs hitch ball by the trailer. You must consider this will assist you in understanding the following (2,267 kg) or more, it is recommended to use as part of the load on your vehicle.
  • Page 204 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing hitch system works by An improperly adjusted weight distributing  applying leverage through spring (load) bars. hitch system may reduce handling, stability They are typically used for heavier loads to and braking performance and could result distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow in a collision.
  • Page 205 STARTING AND OPERATING Recommended Distribution Hitch Adjustment 5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight Fifth-Wheel Hitch distributing bars per the manufacturers’ The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform 1. Position the truck to be ready to connect to recommendations so that the height of the with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the trailer (do not connect the trailer).
  • Page 206: Trailer Hitch Type And Maximum Trailer Weight

    STARTING AND OPERATING RAILER ITCH YPE AND AXIMUM RAILER EIGHT The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
  • Page 207: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING RAILER OWING EIGHTS AXIMUM OWING EQUIREMENTS CAUTION! RAILER EIGHT ATINGS To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in drivetrain components, the following guidelines NOTE: the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the are recommended.
  • Page 208 STARTING AND OPERATING Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire  WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) damage before towing a trailer. Make certain that the load is secured in the GCWR must not be exceeded.   For the proper tire replacement procedures. ...
  • Page 209 STARTING AND OPERATING Integrated Trailer Brake Module — If The user interface consists of the following: WARNING! Equipped Manual Brake Control Lever Do not connect trailer brakes to your  Your vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer Slide the manual brake control lever to the left vehicle's hydraulic brake lines.
  • Page 210 STARTING AND OPERATING If a fault is detected in the trailer wiring or the 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good 6. Push the UP or DOWN buttons until the Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM), the working condition, functioning normally Trailer Brake Type appears on the screen.
  • Page 211 STARTING AND OPERATING Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOH Heavy EOH Electric over Hydraulic Electric over Hydraulic Type of Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Trailer Brakes Trailer Brakes Load *Under 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) *Above 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) *Under 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) *Above 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) Towing Requirements —...
  • Page 212 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When activated the feature will enable all of the exterior lights sequentially for up to five minutes Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the  allowing time to walk around and verify vehicle before launching a boat (or any other functionality.
  • Page 213: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING This light check sequence will continue for a Left turn signal activated from stalk NOTE:  total of five minutes. Using TOW/HAUL mode or selecting a lower Right turn signal is activated from stalk  gear range (using the ERS shift control) while The sequence will only activate if the following operating the vehicle under heavy loading Hazard switch is activated...
  • Page 214: Snowplow - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING Tow/Haul Mode NOTE: EFORE LOWING Before installation of a snowplow it is highly To reduce potential for automatic transmission Check the hydraulic system for leaks and  recommended that the owner/installer obtain overheating, activate TOW/HAUL mode when proper fluid level.
  • Page 215: Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached

    STARTING AND OPERATING The loaded vehicle weight, including the PERATION ENERAL AINTENANCE snowplow system, all aftermarket accessories, NOWPLOW TTACHED Snowplows should be maintained in driver, passengers, options, and cargo, must accordance with the plow manufacturer's The blade restricts air flow to the radiator and not exceed either the Gross Vehicle Weight instructions.
  • Page 216: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)

    STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) OWING EHICLE EHIND NOTHER EHICLE Wheels OFF The Two-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions Automatic transmission in PARK  Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) ...
  • Page 217: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models

    STARTING AND OPERATING — T ECREATIONAL OWING HEEL CAUTION! CAUTION! RIVE ODELS Towing with the rear wheels on the ground DO NOT dolly tow any four-wheel drive   DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the will cause severe transmission damage. vehicle.
  • Page 218 STARTING AND OPERATING progress. The light will stop blinking (stay CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) on solid) when the shift to N (Neutral) is It is necessary to follow these steps to be complete. After the shift is completed and Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft ...
  • Page 219 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Shifting Out Of N (Neutral) (Neutral) indicator light turns off and the With electronically shifted transfer case: desired position indicator light turns on. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: Steps 2 through 3 are requirements that NOTE: ...
  • Page 220: Driving Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING TIPS NOTE: RIVING HROUGH ATER With electronically shifted transfer case: Driving through water more than a few inches/ RIVING LIPPERY URFACES Steps 3 and 4 are requirements that must be centimeters deep will require extra caution to ...
  • Page 221 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving Always check the depth of the standing Driving through standing water may cause   through shallow standing water, consider the water before driving through it. Never drive damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain compo- following Warnings and Cautions before doing so.
  • Page 222: Multimedia

    MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT SYSTEMS CYBERSECURITY WARNING! For detailed information about your Uconnect 3.0 Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and It is not possible to know or to predict all of  Ú page 221. may be equipped with both wired and wireless the possible outcomes if your vehicle’s networks.
  • Page 223: Uconnect 3.0

    MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT 3.0 NOTE: 1 — RADIO Push the RADIO button on the faceplate to enter FCA US LLC or your dealer may contact you  NTRODUCTION the Radio Mode. The different tuner modes, AM, directly regarding software updates. FM, and SXM (if equipped), can be selected by WARNING! To help further improve vehicle security and ...
  • Page 224: Radio Mode

    MULTIMEDIA 6 — ON/VOLUME Switching The System ON/OFF 11 — Seek Up Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on Push the On/Off Volume Control knob to turn on Push the SEEK UP button on the faceplate to the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a the radio.
  • Page 225 MULTIMEDIA Seek Functions 130 channels of music, sports, news, No Subscription entertainment, and programming for children, Radios equipped with a Satellite receiver Seek Up directly from its satellites and broadcasting require a subscription to the SiriusXM® Service. studios. A one-year SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Push and release the Seek Up button to tune When the Radio does not have the necessary...
  • Page 226: Media Mode

    MULTIMEDIA Audio Clock Setting Audio Source Selection Push the Media button on the faceplate to Push Audio button. Turning the Tune/Scroll 1. Push the Menu button at the bottom of the select the desired audio source, AUX, USB or knob highlights the desired selection. radio, and push the Enter/Browse button Bluetooth®...
  • Page 227: Phone Mode

    MULTIMEDIA USB Mode AUX Mode HONE USB Mode is entered by either inserting a USB AUX Mode is entered by inserting an AUX device Operating Phone Mode device into the USB port, or by pushing the using a cable with a 3.5 mm stereo audio jack Media button.
  • Page 228 MULTIMEDIA Uconnect System Support: Please note the volume setting for To complete the pairing process, you will need to reference your mobile phone Owner's Manual. Uconnect phone is different than the US residents visit DriveUconnect.com or call  Please visit UconnectPhone.com for complete audio system volume setting.
  • Page 229 MULTIMEDIA 5. If “No” is selected, and you still would like to 9. When the pairing process has successfully Phonebook Download — Phonebook pair a mobile phone, press the Settings completed, the system will prompt you to Transfer From Mobile Phone button from the Uconnect Phone main choose whether or not this is your favorite If equipped and specifically supported by your...
  • Page 230: Uconnect Settings

    MULTIMEDIA steering wheel controls during a call, push the USTOMER ROGRAMMABLE EATURES 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel. 2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate After the beep, say “transfer call”. UCONNECT SETTINGS For the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, the Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV With 8.4-inch Display, The Uconnect system uses a combination of...
  • Page 231 MULTIMEDIA Down Arrow button on the right side of the Language language options. Once an option is selected, screen will allow you to toggle up or down the system will display in the chosen language. When the Language button is pressed on the through the available settings.
  • Page 232 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting will change the keyboard type on the display. The selectable keyboards are Keyboard “ABCDEF Keyboard”, “QWERTY Keyboard”, and “AZERTY Keyboard”. Touchscreen Beep This setting will allow you to turn the touchscreen beep on or off. This setting allows you to set the Control Screen to turn off automatically after five seconds or Control Screen Timeout stay open until manually closed.
  • Page 233 MULTIMEDIA Voice When the Voice button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s Voice Recognition feature. Setting Name Description This setting will change the response length for the Voice Recognition system. The “Brief” Voice Response Length setting provides a shortened audio description from the system.
  • Page 234 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting will allow you to set the minutes. Sync Time With GPS must be off for this setting Set Time Minutes to be available. The “+” setting will increase the minutes. The “-” setting will decrease the minutes.
  • Page 235 MULTIMEDIA Safety/Driving Assistance When the Safety/Driving Assistance button is selected on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s safety settings. These options will differ depending on the features equipped on the vehicle. The settings may display in list form or within subfolders on the screen. To access a subfolder, select the desired folder;...
  • Page 236 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting adjusts the volume of the Rear ParkSense system. The available settings are Rear ParkSense Volume “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”. Rear ParkSense Braking Assist This setting will turn the Rear ParkSense Braking Assist on or off. This setting will change the type of alert provided when an object is detected in a vehicle’s blind spot.
  • Page 237 MULTIMEDIA Mirrors & Wipers When the Mirrors & Wipers button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s mirrors and wipers. Setting Name Description This setting will tilt the outside side-view mirrors when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position.
  • Page 238 MULTIMEDIA Lights When the Lights button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s exterior and interior lights. NOTE: When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the daytime running lights can be turned on or off. This feature is only allowed by law in the country of the vehicle purchased.
  • Page 239 MULTIMEDIA Doors & Locks When the Doors & Locks button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors. Setting Name Description This setting will allow you to change if the doors lock automatically when the vehicle reaches Auto Door Locks 12 mph (19 km/h).
  • Page 240 MULTIMEDIA Power Side Steps When the Power Side Steps button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the setting related to the lowering of the power side steps. Setting Name Description This setting will raise and lower or stow the power side steps. The available options are “Automatic” to Power Side Steps raise and lower the power side steps and “Stow”...
  • Page 241 MULTIMEDIA Key Off Options/Engine Off Options When the Key Off Options/Engine Off Options button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to vehicle shutoff. These settings will only activate when the ignition is set to OFF. Setting Name Description Easy Exit Seat...
  • Page 242 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description Aero Mode This setting will automatically adjust the vehicle ride height depending on the vehicle speed. Tire Jack Mode This setting will disable the air suspension system to assist in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode This setting will disable the air suspension system for flat towing.
  • Page 243 MULTIMEDIA Trailer Brake/Trailer When the Trailer Brake/Trailer button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to trailer towing. Setting Name Description Select from “Trailer 1”, “Trailer 2”, “Trailer 3”, and “Trailer 4”. These trailer designations can Trailer Select be used to save different trailer settings.
  • Page 244 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting will tune the audio levels from a device connected through the AUX port. AUX Volume Offset The available settings are “+” and “-”. Auto Play This setting will automatically begin playing audio from a connected device. Loudness This setting will improve audio quality at lower volumes.
  • Page 245 MULTIMEDIA SiriusXM® Setup NOTE: A subscription to SiriusXM® satellite radio is required for these settings to be functional. When the SiriusXM® Setup button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to SiriusXM® satellite radio. These settings can be used to skip specific radio channels and restart favorite songs from the beginning.
  • Page 246: Uconnect Introduction

    MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT INTRODUCTION NOTE: Uconnect screen images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect exact soft- YSTEM VERVIEW ware for your vehicle. Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display 1 — Radio Button 2 — Media Button 3 — Phone Button 4 —...
  • Page 247 MULTIMEDIA Feature Description Press the Radio button or Media button to enter Radio Mode/Media Mode and access the Radio/Media radio functions and external audio sources Ú page 247. Press the Phone button to enter Phone Mode and access the hands-free phone system Phone Ú...
  • Page 248: Safety And General Information

    MULTIMEDIA Stop use immediately if a problem occurs. NOTE: AFETY ENERAL NFORMATION  Failure to do so may cause injury or damage Many features of this system are speed depen- Safety Guidelines to the product. See an authorized dealer for dent.
  • Page 249: Uconnect Modes

    MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT MODES The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with ADIO a push button in the center. The function of the Radio Controls TEERING HEEL UDIO ONTROLS left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The remote sound system controls are located The following describes the left-hand control on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the operation in each mode:...
  • Page 250 MULTIMEDIA The radio is equipped with the following modes: Tune/Scroll Control at a faster rate. The radio stops at the next available station or channel when the button on Turn the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob  the touchscreen is released. clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to ...
  • Page 251 MULTIMEDIA Undo SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Mode — If bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM® at 866-635-2349 to cancel. Equipped You can backspace an entry by pressing the See SiriusXM® Customer Agreement for Back button on the touchscreen. complete terms at www.siriusxm.com (US) or www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
  • Page 252 MULTIMEDIA No Subscription When in Satellite Mode: Radios equipped with a Satellite receiver The SXM button on the touchscreen is high-  require a subscription to the SiriusXM® Service. lighted. When the Radio does not have the necessary The SiriusXM® Presets are displayed at the ...
  • Page 253 MULTIMEDIA Replay The replay function provides a means to store and replay up to 22 minutes of music audio and 48 minutes of talk radio. Once the channel is switched, content in replay memory is lost. Press the Replay button on the touchscreen. The play/pause, rewind/forward and live buttons will display at the top of the screen, along with the replay time. You can exit by pressing the Replay button on the touchscreen any time during the Replay Mode.
  • Page 254 MULTIMEDIA Favorites This Screen contains many submenus. You can You can scroll the Favorites list by pressing the Up and Down arrows located at the right side exit submenus to return to a parent menu by Press the Favorites button on the touchscreen to of the screen.
  • Page 255 MULTIMEDIA Add/Delete — If Equipped Setting Presets Audio Settings Press the Add/Delete button on the touchscreen to Press the Audio button within the settings main activate the League Scroll list. Press the chosen menu to activate the Audio Settings screen. league and a scroll list of all teams within the league will appear, then you can select a team by pressing the corresponding box.
  • Page 256 MULTIMEDIA Audio Setting Description Press the Balance/Fade button on the touchscreen to balance audio between the front speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front Balance/Fade speakers. Press the Front, Rear, Left or Right buttons or press and drag the red Speaker icon to adjust the Balance/Fade.
  • Page 257: Media Mode

    MULTIMEDIA Audio Source Selection Types of Media Modes EDIA Once in Media Mode, press the Source or Operating Media Mode USB Mode Source Select button on the touchscreen and Overview the desired mode button on the touchscreen. USB, AUX, and Bluetooth® are the Media USB Mode is entered by either inserting a USB sources available.
  • Page 258 MULTIMEDIA On the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, push the Controlling The Auxiliary Device release the Seek Down button on the MEDIA button located on the faceplate. Once in touchscreen to return to the beginning of the The control of the Auxiliary device (e.g., Media Mode, press the Source button on the current selection, or return to the beginning of selecting playlists, play, fast forward, etc.)
  • Page 259 MULTIMEDIA Media Mode Shuffle In Bluetooth® Mode, if the Bluetooth® device supports this feature, press the Tracks button In USB Mode, press the Media button on the In USB Mode, press the Shuffle button on the on the touchscreen to display a pop-up with touchscreen to select the desired audio touchscreen to play the selections on the USB the Song List.
  • Page 260: Phone Mode

    MULTIMEDIA Did You Know: Press the Browse button on the Viewing call logs on screen (“Show Incoming Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted  Calls,” “Show Outgoing Calls,” “Show Missed touchscreen to see all of the music on your USB through your vehicle’s audio system;...
  • Page 261 MULTIMEDIA The Phone feature is driven through your Phone Operation For each feature explanation in this section, only  Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. the compound command form of the voice Operation Uconnect features Bluetooth® technology — the command is given. You can also break the global standard that enables different electronic commands into parts and say each part of Voice commands can be used to operate the...
  • Page 262 MULTIMEDIA The system handles multiple inputs in the same Cancel Command Please visit UconnectPhone.com for complete phrase or sentence such as “make a phone call” mobile phone compatibility information. At any prompt, after the beep, you can say and “to Kelly Smith”. For multiple inputs in the “Cancel”...
  • Page 263 MULTIMEDIA NOTE: 5. If “No” is selected, and you still would like to vehicle. Only one mobile phone and/or one pair a mobile phone, press the Pairing or Bluetooth® audio device can be connected If there are no phones currently connected ...
  • Page 264 MULTIMEDIA NOTE: Disconnecting or Deleting A Phone Or Audio 4. The option’s pop-up will be displayed. Software updates on your phone or the Device 5. Press the Disconnect Device or the Delete Uconnect system may interfere with the Device button on the touchscreen. Bluetooth®...
  • Page 265 MULTIMEDIA Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Depending on the maximum number of entries 2. After loading the mobile phonebook, select  Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped downloaded, there may be a short delay “Contacts” from the Phone main screen, before the latest downloaded names can be and then select the appropriate number.
  • Page 266 MULTIMEDIA Phone Call Features Call Controls Key Pad Number Entry The touchscreen allows you to control the The following features can be accessed through 1. Press the Phone button. following call features: the Uconnect Phone if the feature(s) are 2. Press the Dial/Keypad button on the available and supported by Bluetooth®...
  • Page 267 MULTIMEDIA Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a Currently In Progress Currently In Progress text message, a call, or both when declining an incoming call and send it to voicemail.
  • Page 268 MULTIMEDIA Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold You can also push the Phone button to toggle Call Continuation between the active and held phone call. During an active call, press the Hold or Call On Call continuation is the progression of a phone Hold button on the Phone main screen.
  • Page 269 MULTIMEDIA Things You Should Know About Uconnect Audio Performance WARNING! Phone Audio quality is maximized under: ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the Low-To-Medium Blower Setting Voice Command  wheel. You have full responsibility and assume all risks related to the use of the For the best performance: Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed ...
  • Page 270 MULTIMEDIA 2. “Reply” after an incoming text message has NOTE: Push the Phone button and wait for the beep been read. Only use the numbering listed in the provided to say a command. See some examples below: table. Otherwise, the system will not transpose Listen to the Uconnect prompts.
  • Page 271: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

    MULTIMEDIA RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES The system is designed to keep your eyes on the The internal wireless radio operates within road and your hands on the wheel by letting Siri guidelines found in radio frequency safety Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being help you perform useful tasks.
  • Page 272: Off-Road Pages - If Equipped

    MULTIMEDIA OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED AGES TATUS The Off-Road Pages Status Bar is located along Your vehicle may be equipped with Off-Road the bottom of Off-Road Pages and is present in Pages which display vehicle information related each of the three selectable page options. It to the drivetrain, transfer case, and coolant/oil provides information for the following items: gauges.
  • Page 273: Vehicle Dynamics

    MULTIMEDIA EHICLE YNAMICS CCESSORY AUGE The Vehicle Dynamics page displays The Accessory Gauge page displays the current information concerning the vehicle’s transfer status of the vehicle’s Coolant Temperature, Oil case and steering angle. Temperature, Oil Pressure, Transmission Temperature, and Battery Voltage. The following information is displayed: 1.
  • Page 274: Pitch & Roll

    MULTIMEDIA & R ITCH ORWARD ACING AMERA The Pitch & Roll page displays the vehicle’s Your vehicle may be equipped with a Forward current pitch (angle up and down) and roll Facing Camera that allows you to see an (angle side to side) in degrees.The Pitch & Roll on-screen image of the front view of your gauge provide a visualization of the current vehicle.
  • Page 275: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY FEATURES You also may experience the following normal WARNING! (Continued) characteristics when ABS activates: (ABS) RAKE YSTEM Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish  The ABS motor noise or clicking sounds (you  their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. may continue to hear for a short time after The ABS provides increased vehicle stability Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
  • Page 276: Electronic Brake Control (Ebc) System

    SAFETY Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC), and Traction Control Light System (TCS). These systems work together to The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent The yellow ABS Warning Light will turn on when enhance both vehicle stability and control in the natural laws of physics from acting on the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode and...
  • Page 277 SAFETY Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine WARNING! the vehicle path intended by the driver and EBD manages the distribution of the braking Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. torque between the front and rear axles by conditions and driving conditions, influence When the actual path does not match the...
  • Page 278 SAFETY ESC Operating Modes WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Depending upon model and mode of operation, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly   ESC system may have multiple operating modes. prevent the natural laws of physics from acting maintain your vehicle, may change the ESC On on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction...
  • Page 279 SAFETY NOTE: the engine running. After five seconds, a chime WARNING! (Continued) For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes, will sound, the ESC OFF Indicator Light will the push and release of the button will toggle illuminate, and the “ESC OFF” message will The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...
  • Page 280 SAFETY The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped Activating HDC starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction HDC is intended for low speed off-road driving Once HDC is enabled it will activate and the ESC system becomes active.
  • Page 281 SAFETY 8th = 5.0 mph (8 km/h) Disabling HDC The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for   several seconds then extinguish when the HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of 9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) – If Equipped ...
  • Page 282 SAFETY Hill Start Assist (HSA) HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward Disabling And Enabling HSA  gears. The system will not activate if the trans- HSA is designed to mitigate roll back from a This feature can be turned on or turned off. To mission is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
  • Page 283: Auxiliary Driving Systems

    SAFETY AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! (Continued) TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an (FCW) ORWARD OLLISION ARNING HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply  excessively swaying trailer and will take the the parking brake fully when exiting your —...
  • Page 284 SAFETY the driver intends to avoid the collision by When the system determines a collision with WARNING! braking but has not applied sufficient brake the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, force, the system will compensate and provide the warning message will be deactivated Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not additional brake force as required.
  • Page 285 SAFETY When FCW status is set to “Only Warning”, More cautious drivers that do not mind FCW Limited Warning   this prevents the system from providing frequent warnings may prefer this If the instrument cluster displays “ACC/FCW limited active braking, or additional brake setting.
  • Page 286: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    SAFETY the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been The vehicle may need to be driven for up to RESSURE ONITORING driven for at least three hours, or driven less 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order (TPMS) YSTEM than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period.
  • Page 287 SAFETY NOTE: CAUTION! The TPMS is not intended to replace normal  The TPMS has been optimized for the orig-  tire care and maintenance or to provide inal equipment tires and wheels. TPMS warning of a tire failure or condition. pressures and warning have been estab- lished for the tire size equipped on your If your vehicle is not equipped with the Tire...
  • Page 288 SAFETY The TPMS consists of the following NOTE: components: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi Receiver module  (28 kPa) above the recommended cold placard Four Tire Pressure Monitoring System pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Moni- ...
  • Page 289 SAFETY value will display in place of the dashes. A system longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring ment cluster will display a "SERVICE TPM fault can occur due to any of the following: System Indicator Light will no longer flash and the SYSTEM"...
  • Page 290 SAFETY Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System NOTE: The Vehicle may not be driven until the pairing (TTPMS) — If Equipped process is complete. The Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS) is a feature that displays the trailer tire pressure values and warns the driver of a low tire pressure event based on the drivers set target tire pressure value, through TTPMS settings found in the radio.
  • Page 291 SAFETY Follow the on screen prompts to select the double horn chirp may continue to happen Service TTPMS Warning number of axles (1 - 3), the number of trailer every three minutes indicating the failed If a system fault is detected, the instrument tires (2, 4, 6, 8, or 12), and the set trailer tire pairing.
  • Page 292 SAFETY Trailer Sensors Detected Do Not Match Active NOTE: When Tire Fill Alert mode is entered, the tire Trailer pressure display screen will be displayed in the Only one tire can be filled at a time when  instrument cluster. The “Trailer Sensors Detected Do Not Match using the Tire Fill Alert system.
  • Page 293 SAFETY Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) — If Equipped Once the customer selects the tire pressures for Operation: the front and rear axles that they want to inflate The Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) system is an The horn will chirp once when the selected ...
  • Page 294: Occupant Restraint Systems

    SAFETY OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS NOTE: If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will It is particularly important for you to check the repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If Some of the most important safety features in tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle the system fault no longer exists, the "SERVICE your vehicle are the restraint systems: monthly and to maintain the proper pressure.
  • Page 295: Important Safety Precautions

    SAFETY 5. You should read the instructions provided MPORTANT AFETY RECAUTIONS WARNING! with your child restraint to make sure that Please pay close attention to the information in you are using it properly. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front ...
  • Page 296 SAFETY Research has shown that seat belts save lives, Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until Change Of Status and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries both outboard front seat belts are buckled. If the driver or outboard front seat passenger in a collision.
  • Page 297 SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions except the Crew Cab front It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, Two people should never be belted into a   center seating position have combination lap/ inside or outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 298 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in   buckle will not protect you properly. The lap a collision and leave you with no protection. portion could ride too high on your body, Inspect the seat belt system periodically, possibly causing internal injuries.
  • Page 299 SAFETY 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage low across your hips, below your abdomen. on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically In the driver and outboard front passenger To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull retract to its stowed position.
  • Page 300 SAFETY NOTE: First Row Center Seat Belt Operating The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Instructions (Regular Cab Only) equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature The first row center seat belt (Regular Cab only) allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be features a seat belt with a mini-latch plate and adjusted in the upward position without pushing buckle, which allows the seat belt to detach...
  • Page 301 SAFETY 7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and First Row Center Lap Belt Operating lies low across your hips, below your Instructions — If Equipped abdomen. To remove slack in the lap The center seating position for the Crew Cab belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 302 SAFETY Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner — If Equipped WARNING! 3500 Models Only ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physi-  The front outboard seat belt system is equipped cally required in order to properly fit the with pretensioning devices that are designed to original seat belt system.
  • Page 303 SAFETY Energy Management Feature — If If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage, Equipped only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough 3500 Models Only to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s The front outboard seat belt system is equipped mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.
  • Page 304: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)

    SAFETY How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode UPPLEMENTAL ESTRAINT YSTEMS WARNING! (SRS) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt Never place a rear-facing child restraint in  and allow it to retract completely to disengage Some of the safety features described in this front of an air bag.
  • Page 305 SAFETY Seat Belt Buckle Switch A single chime will sound to alert you if the light  WARNING! comes on again after initial startup. Supplemental Side Air Bags — If Equipped  Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your The ORC also includes diagnostics that will instrument panel could mean you won’t have Front and Side Impact Sensors —...
  • Page 306 SAFETY Front Air Bags Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag WARNING! Features This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder Being too close to the steering wheel or  belts for both the driver and front passenger. The Advanced Front Air Bag system has instrument panel during front air bag The front air bags are a supplement to the seat multistage driver and front passenger air bags.
  • Page 307 SAFETY Front Air Bag Operation When the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) WARNING! detects a collision requiring the front air bags, it Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional No objects should be placed over or near signals the inflator units. A large quantity of ...
  • Page 308 SAFETY Supplemental Side Air Bags The SABs (if equipped with SABs) may help to Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains reduce the risk of occupant injury during certain (SABICs) — If Equipped Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags side impacts, in addition to the injury reduction (SABs) —...
  • Page 309 SAFETY SABICs (if equipped with SABICs) may help collision. The side impact sensors aid the ORC WARNING! reduce the risk of head and other injuries to in determining the appropriate response to front and rear seat outboard occupants in Do not mount equipment, or stack luggage impact events.
  • Page 310 SAFETY Rollover Events (If Equipped With Rollover WARNING! WARNING! Sensing) Occupants, including children, who are up Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not   Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners against or very close to Side Air Bags can lean against the door or window.
  • Page 311 SAFETY Air Bag System Components NOTE: If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all these particles settle on your clothing, follow NOTE: the garment manufacturer’s instructions for collisions. This does not mean something is The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) moni- cleaning.
  • Page 312 SAFETY Enhanced Accident Response System Cut off battery power to the: Enhanced Accident Response System  Reset Procedure In the event of an impact, if the communication Engine  network remains intact, and the power remains In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Electric Motor (if equipped) ...
  • Page 313 SAFETY Maintaining Your Air Bag System for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds WARNING! (Continued) or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to WARNING! record such data as: Do not attempt to modify any part of your air ...
  • Page 314: Child Restraints

    SAFETY To read data recorded by an EDR, special Before buying any restraint system, make sure WARNING! equipment is required, and access to the that it has a label certifying that it meets all vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the In a collision, an unrestrained child can applicable Safety Standards.
  • Page 315 SAFETY Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Children who are two years old or younger and Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Infants and Toddlers who have not reached the height or weight limits Restraint, facing rearward in a rear seat of the of their child restraint...
  • Page 316 SAFETY Older Children And Child Restraints WARNING! WARNING! Children who are two years old or who have Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front Do not install a rear-facing car seat using a  outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat of an air bag.
  • Page 317 SAFETY Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was WARNING! “no”, then the child still needs to use a booster Children who are large enough to wear the Improper installation can lead to failure of seat in this vehicle.
  • Page 318 SAFETY Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X” Below Combined Weight of the LATCH – Lower Restraint Type LATCH – Lower Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Restraint Seat Belt Only Anchors + Top Anchors Only Tether Anchor Tether Anchor...
  • Page 319 SAFETY Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren points for installing LATCH-equipped child LATCH Positions For Installing Child seats. There are two lower anchorages located (LATCH) Restraint System Restraints In This Vehicle at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
  • Page 320 SAFETY 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) Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs...
  • Page 321 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be forward-facing child restraint. used together to attach a rear-facing or Booster seats may be attached to the LATCH anchorages forward-facing child restraint?
  • Page 322 SAFETY Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Crew Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages Cab Only Regular Cab models have tether strap anchorages behind the front center The lower anchorages are round bars and right seats. Crew Cab models that are found at the rear of the seat have tether strap anchorages located cushion where it meets the seatback.
  • Page 323 SAFETY Forward-facing child restraints and some Crew Cab Split Bench Rear Seat: Center LATCH instructions below. See Ú page 322 to check rear-facing child restraints will also be equipped Anchorages Available what type of seat belt each seating position has. with a tether strap.
  • Page 324 SAFETY 5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the buckled seat belt interferes with the child Installing Child Restraints Using The child restraint rearward and downward into restraint installation, instead of buckling it Vehicle Seat Belt the seat. Remove slack in the straps behind the child restraint, route the seat belt Child restraint systems are designed to be according to the child restraint...
  • Page 325 SAFETY The seat belts in the passenger seating Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing positions are equipped with either a Switchable Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
  • Page 326 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of Always use the tether anchor when using the seat the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with Weight limit of the Child Restraint belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the seat belt to attach a forward facing child the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
  • Page 327 SAFETY Installing A Child Restraint With A For Regular Cab Models 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Place the child seat in the center of the out any webbing.
  • Page 328 SAFETY Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching 2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so from the retractor to pass it through the belt check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if Latch Plate (CINCH) —...
  • Page 329 SAFETY Installing Child Restraints Using The Top 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and restraint to the upward position to pass the adjust the tether strap so that it will reach tether strap underneath the head restraint and Tether Anchorage over the seat back, under the head restraint between its posts.
  • Page 330 SAFETY Right Or Left Outboard Seats: 2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the 1. Raise the head restraint and reach seat back, under the head restraint, through between the rear seat and rear glass to the tether strap loop behind the seat and access the tether strap loop.
  • Page 331 SAFETY Center Seat: 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind the child seat, though the 1. Raise the head restraint and reach tether strap loop behind the seat and over between the rear seat and rear glass to to the right or left outboard tether strap access the tether strap loop.
  • Page 332: Safety Tips

    SAFETY SAFETY TIPS 5. Tighten the tether straps according to the RANSPORTING child seat manufacturer’s instructions, Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm tightening the right and left tether straps RANSPORTING ASSENGERS your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown before the center tether strap.
  • Page 333 SAFETY Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit your The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for four ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR  vehicle. Only use a floor mat that does not to eight seconds as a bulb check when the MAT FROM THE VEHICLE before...
  • Page 334: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    SAFETY Lights WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Have someone observe the operation of brake ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on It is recommended to only use mild soap   lights and exterior lights while you work the the passenger’s side floor area. and water to clean your floor mats.
  • Page 335: Exhaust Gas

    SAFETY The best protection against carbon monoxide XHAUST ARBON ONOXIDE ARNINGS entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. WARNING! WARNING! Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless...
  • Page 336: In Case Of Emergency

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS The Hazard Warning Flashers switch is located on the upper switch bank just below the radio. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Hazard Warning Flashers Switch With 12-inch Display NOTE: Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning If your vehicle is equipped with a 12–inch Flashers.
  • Page 337: Assist And Sos System - If Equipped

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY When you must leave the vehicle to seek NOTE: assistance, the Hazard Warning Flashers will Your vehicle may be transmitting data as  continue to operate even though the ignition is authorized by the subscriber Ú page 449. placed in the OFF position.
  • Page 338 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care – 3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a NOTE:  In-vehicle support for SiriusXM Guardian™. SOS operator is made, the SOS Call system Your vehicle may be transmitting data as ...
  • Page 339 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SOS Call System Limitations WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Vehicles sold in Mexico DO NOT have SOS Call If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger The SOS Call system is embedded into the   system capabilities. (e.g., fire or smoke is visible, dangerous vehicle’s electrical system.
  • Page 340 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY The vehicle battery loses power or becomes NOTE:  WARNING! disconnected during a vehicle crash. Your vehicle may be transmitting data as  Ignoring the overhead console light could  LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network and/or authorized by the subscriber.
  • Page 341: Jacking And Tire Changing

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Automatic SOS — If Equipped REPARATIONS ACKING WARNING! (Continued) Automatic SOS is a hands-free safety service 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Never start or run the engine while the  that can immediately connect you with help in Avoid ice or slippery areas.
  • Page 342: Jacking Instructions 4500 And 5500 Series

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4500 A 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel ACKING NSTRUCTIONS WARNING! (Continued) diagonally opposite the jacking position. 5500 S ERIES For example, if the driver’s front wheel is Only use the jack in the positions indicated ...
  • Page 343 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 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. Using the lug wrench, loosen, but do not Front Jacking Locations Rear Jacking Location remove, the lug nuts by turning them...
  • Page 344 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Dual Rear Wheels WARNING! WARNING! Slots in the wheels will assist in properly Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orienting the inner and outer wheels. Align make the vehicle less stable.
  • Page 345: To Stow The Flat Or Spare

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Wheel Nuts On 3500 models with Dual Rear-Wheels (DRW), CAUTION! you must first remove the hub caps—use the All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally Use extreme caution when removing the front and procedure noted for the single rear wheel. For to eliminate the possibility of wheel studs being the wheel covers (wheel skins), insert the flat rear wheel covers.
  • Page 346: Jump Starting

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If you have a diesel engine, you may have two CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) batteries, however jump start off the driver side Do not use a portable battery booster pack or battery. The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel ...
  • Page 347: Jump Starting Procedure

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. If using another vehicle to jump start the 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) TARTING ROCEDURE battery, park the vehicle within the jumper jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the cables reach, apply the parking brake, and booster battery.
  • Page 348: If Your Engine Overheats

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If frequent jump starting is required to start your NOTE: CAUTION! vehicle you should have the battery and charging There are steps that you can take to slow down Do not connect jumper cable to any of the system inspected at an authorized dealer.
  • Page 349: Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the CAUTION! access port (ringed circle) on the bottom of Driving with a hot cooling system could the steering column, and push and hold the override release lever up. damage your vehicle.
  • Page 350: Manual Park Release - 8 - Speed

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED Follow these steps to activate the Manual Park Release: TRANSMISSION 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. WARNING! 2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, Always secure your vehicle by fully applying remove the Manual Park Release access the parking brake before activating the cover, which is just above the parking brake...
  • Page 351: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY To Reset The Manual Park Release: NOTE: CAUTION! 1. Push the locking tab to the right, to unlock For trucks equipped with an 8–speed trans-  Racing the engine or spinning the wheels  the lever. mission, shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE may lead to transmission overheating and can only be achieved at wheel speeds of...
  • Page 352: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described Ú page 215. Wheels OFF The Towing Condition 2WD Models...
  • Page 353: Two-Wheel Drive Models

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or HEEL RIVE ODELS CAUTION! (when using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle to hold the front wheels in the straight position) Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used ...
  • Page 354: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE — I MERGENCY OOKS WARNING! QUIPPED SYSTEM (EARS) Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck  Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced tow hooks.
  • Page 355: Servicing And Maintenance

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE An authorized dealer will reset the oil change Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: indicator message after completing the ENGINE Check engine oil level.  scheduled oil change. Check windshield washer fluid level. ...
  • Page 356: Maintenance Plan

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE AINTENANCE At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: By Oil Change Indicator System: Refer to the maintenance plan on the following pages for required maintenance. More frequent Inspect exhaust system.
  • Page 357 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level.
  • Page 358 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (AS66RC Transmission Only). Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 359: Scheduled Servicing - Diesel Engine

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING — DIESEL ENGINE Once A Month Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or Inspect the batteries, and clean and tighten  CAUTION! suspected. Retain all receipts. the terminals as required. Failure to perform the required maintenance NOTE: Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,...
  • Page 360: Diesel

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE — An authorized dealer will reset the oil change Replace the engine oil and oil filter every  ERFORM ERVICE NDICATOR 12,500 miles (20,000 km) or 400 hours, indicator message after completing the UMMINS IESEL scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change whichever comes first when running greater Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance than 5% levels of biodiesel (Chassis Cab...
  • Page 361: Maintenance Plan - Cummins Diesel Engine

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE — C AINTENANCE UMMINS IESEL NGINE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first): Or Months: 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 Or Kilometers: Change engine oil every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months or 500 hours or sooner if prompted by the oil...
  • Page 362 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first): Or Months: 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 Or Kilometers: Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts...
  • Page 363 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first): Or Months: 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 Or Kilometers: Replace the engine fuel filter. Replace the chassis mounted fuel filter.
  • Page 364 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first): Or Months: 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid (AS69RC transmission only). Change the automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (AS69RC transmission only).
  • Page 365 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first): Or Months: 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 Or Kilometers: Flush and replace engine coolant. *** 1. Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months or 500 Hours, whichever comes first. 2.
  • Page 366: Engine Compartment

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6.4L E NGINE 1 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 6 — Battery 2 — Engine Coolant Pressure Reservoir 7 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Power Steering Reservoir Cap 4 —...
  • Page 367: L Engine

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 6.7L E NGINE 1 — Battery 7 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap 2 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Battery 3 — Engine Coolant Pressure Reservoir 9 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 —...
  • Page 368: Checking Oil Level

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Adding 1 quart (1 liter) of oil when the reading is HECKING EVEL WARNING! at the low end of the dipstick range will raise the To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil level to the high end of the range marking. Commercially available windshield washer oil must be maintained at the correct level.
  • Page 369: Pressure Washing

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE NOTE: CAUTION! Replacement batteries should both be of equal An authorized dealer has the qualified service capacity to prevent damage to the vehicle's It is essential when replacing the cables  personnel, special tools, and equipment to on the battery that the positive cable is charging system.
  • Page 370: Engine Oil

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE requirements of FCA US LLC. Use Mopar or an NGINE CAUTION! equivalent oil meeting FCA Material Standard Engine Oil Selection — Gasoline Engine MS-10902. Products meeting Cummins CES Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil For best performance and maximum protection 20081 may also be used.
  • Page 371: Engine Oil Filter

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection NGINE LEANER ILTER Filters The quality of replacement engine air cleaner For the proper maintenance intervals filters varies considerably. Only high quality Care should be taken in disposing of used Ú...
  • Page 372 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 3. Tighten the fasteners (six) on the engine air cleaner filter assembly. 1. With suitable tool fully loosen (six) fasteners on engine air cleaner filter. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — Diesel Engine Inspect engine air cleaner filter for dirt and or debris, if you find evidence of either dirt or debris you should change your engine air...
  • Page 373: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation WARNING! access the engine air cleaner filter. NOTE: Use only refrigerants and compressor lubri-  3. Remove the engine air cleaner filter from Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is cants approved by the manufacturer for the housing assembly.
  • Page 374 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling Cabin Air Filter Replacement 2. With the glove compartment door open, remove the glove compartment tension R-134a — If Equipped For the proper maintenance intervals tether and tether clip by sliding the clip Ú...
  • Page 375 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 3. There are travel stops on both sides of the 4. Remove the filter cover by pushing in on the 5. Remove the cabin air filter by pulling it glove compartment. Push inward on right finger tabs on each end of the filter cover. straight out of the housing.
  • Page 376: Accessory Drive Belt Inspection

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 8. Pull the tension tether outward and reinstall the CCESSORY RIVE NSPECTION glove compartment past the travel stops by pushing in on the glove compartment sides. WARNING! Do not attempt to inspect an accessory  drive belt with vehicle running. When working near the radiator cooling fan, ...
  • Page 377: Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Some conditions can be caused by a faulty If water is detected in the water separator while NOTE: component such as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys the engine is running, or while the ignition Care should be taken in disposing of used fluids should be carefully inspected for damage and switch is in the ON position, the “Water In Fuel from your vehicle.
  • Page 378: Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: The engine mounted filter housing is  CAUTION! equipped with a No-Filter-No-Run (NFNR) Over-compression of the seal due to over-tight- ening of the drain will damage the seal, cause feature. Engine will not run if: Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving ...
  • Page 379: Replacement

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 6. Remove the used filter cartridge from the NDERBODY OUNTED ILTER CAUTION! housing and dispose of according to your EPLACEMENT local regulations. Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving  surfaces. Drain the filter into an appro- NOTE: 7.
  • Page 380: Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 7. Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid 2. Three priming cycles must be completed. WARNING! and housing. Turn ignition to the RUN position and wait approximately 30 seconds. This will activate Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel 8.
  • Page 381: Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Use of biodiesel mixture in excess of 20% can Cummins Powertrain Control Module (PCM).  WARNING! negatively impact the fuel filter's ability to The PCM manages engine combustion to allow separate water from the fuel, resulting in the exhaust system’s catalyst to trap and burn A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you high pressure fuel system corrosion or...
  • Page 382: Body Lubrication

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE The wiper blades and wiper arms should be UBRICATION INDSHIELD IPER LADES inspected periodically, not just when wiper Locks and all body pivot points, including such Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and performance problems are experienced. items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft This inspection should include the following...
  • Page 383 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade 2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the arm, flip up the locking tab. full up position. Wiper Disengaging 1 —...
  • Page 384: Exhaust System

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 5. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove Installing The Front Wipers If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust the wiper blade from the wiper arm by system; or if the exhaust fumes can be detected 1.
  • Page 385: Cooling System

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: OOLING YSTEM CAUTION! Intentional tampering with emissions control The catalytic converter requires the use of systems can result in civil penalties being WARNING!  unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will assessed against you. You or others can be badly burned by hot ...
  • Page 386 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Coolant Checks If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or Do not use water alone or alcohol-based  engine coolant products. Do not use addi- contains visible sediment, have an authorized Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) dealer clean and flush with Organic Additive tional rust inhibitors or anti-rust products, as protection every 12 months (before the onset of...
  • Page 387 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Please review these recommendations for Some vehicles require special tools to add  WARNING! using Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to severe internal engine coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Do not open hot engine cooling system.
  • Page 388: Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Checking Coolant Level — 6.4L Engine If an examination of your engine compartment Do not change the thermostat for Summer or  Winter operation. If replacement is ever shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, The level of the coolant in the pressurized the vehicle may be safely driven.
  • Page 389: Brake System

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected RAKE YSTEM WARNING! (Continued) to fall as the brake linings wear. However, an In order to ensure brake system performance, unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can ...
  • Page 390 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Use the following procedure to check the CAUTION! CAUTION! transmission fluid level properly: Do not use chemical flushes in your If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit an 1. Monitor the transmission temperature transmission as the chemicals can damage authorized dealer immediately.
  • Page 391 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 7. Remove the dipstick again and note the sion service or fluid change. Re-check the fluid level, CAUTION! fluid level on both sides. The fluid level and adjust as required, once the transmission reading is only valid if there is a solid reaches normal operating temperature.
  • Page 392: Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Selection Of Lubricant Drain And Refill RONT RIVING LUID EVEL It is important to use the proper transmission On 4500/5500 vehicles, remove the lower bolt fluid to ensure optimum transmission to drain the axle fluid. For models with 9.25 in Front Axles and 11.5 in performance and life.
  • Page 393: Transfer Case

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Lubricant Selection Drain And Refill Required Maintenance For Noise Control Systems For further information Ú page 444. For the proper maintenance intervals Ú page 354. The following maintenance services must be NOTE: performed every six months or 7,500 miles Selection Of Lubricant The presence of water in the gear lubricant will (12,000 km) whichever comes first, to ensure...
  • Page 394 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Air Cleaner Assembly AIR CLEANER Noise Emission Warranty Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly Removal of the air cleaner. The manufacturer warrants that this vehicle as  and fit. Make certain that the air cleaner is manufactured by the manufacturer, was Removal of the air cleaner filter element from ...
  • Page 395 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Log and Service Chart (Diesel Engines) Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed. MILES 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 60,000...
  • Page 396 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed. PERFORMED BY PERFORMED AT FUSES WARNING! (Continued) General Information If a general protection fuse for safety ...
  • Page 397 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge 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 398 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green – CBC #3 / Pwr Locks 40 Amp Green – Blower Motor 40 Amp Green – CBC #4 / Ext Lights 30 Amp Pink – Power Side Steps — If Equipped 30 Amp Pink –...
  • Page 399 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – – Spare 20 Amp Blue – Trans Control Module – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Vehicle System Interface Module #2 – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Sunroof – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink –...
  • Page 400 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights - If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Non Memory Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped – – Spare – 10 Amp Red Fuel Vapor Blocker Valve - If Equipped –...
  • Page 401 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Backup Alarm – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red ATMM / Coil-SCR Module RLY – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Electronic Stability Control — If Equipped –...
  • Page 402 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description Shift-By-Wire / Transfer Case Switch / Module TPM Trailer / Module – 10 Amp Red Gateway Can-C Trailer TPM Rearview Camera / Park Assist / CHMSL Camera / Blind Spot Sensor / –...
  • Page 403 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE BULB REPLACEMENT Replacement Bulbs NOTE: See an authorized dealer for LED bulb replacement. All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved. Interior Bulbs Bulb Name Bulb Number Overhead Console Lamps TS 212–9 Dome Lamp 7679...
  • Page 404 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Name Bulb Number Front Position (LED Headlamps) LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer) Turn Signal (LED Reflector Headlamp) 7444NA Front Side Marker (Headlamps) LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer) Front Fog Lamps (Halogen Reflector Headlamp) H11LL Front Fog Lamps (LED Headlamp) LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
  • Page 405 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Reach through the access hole of the wheel 6. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter 4. Reach behind the headlamp and disengage house splash shield and disengage the bulb turn to unlock the bulb from the lamp. the access cover by rotating counter- access cover by rotating counterclockwise.
  • Page 406 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Outer Park And Turn 4. Reach through the access hole of the wheel Fog Lamps — If Equipped house splash shield and disengage the side Halogen See below steps to replace: marker socket by rotating counterclockwise See below steps to replace: 1.
  • Page 407 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 2. Separate the connector holding the housing Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps  CAUTION! and wiring harness to the body. Inside Bulb: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp  Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it 5.
  • Page 408: Tires

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 2. Rotate the bulb socket a quarter turn and Tire Markings “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. pull it from the lamp assembly. European — Metric tire sizing is based on ...
  • Page 409 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 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 US design standards, or "..blank.." = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on US design standards, or T or S = Temporary spare tire or 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
  • Page 410 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE EXAMPLE: H = Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions  The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle ...
  • Page 411 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle.
  • Page 412 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-pillar The vehicle B-pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. 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 Cold Tire Inflation Pressure minimum of three hours.
  • Page 413 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: NOTE: 1. Number of people that can be carried in The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed the vehicle. on the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side door.
  • Page 414 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE For further information on GAWRs, vehicle (4) The resulting figure equals the Metric Example For Load Limit loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle available amount of cargo and luggage For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg Loading”...
  • Page 415 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 416: Tires - General Information

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Safety Both underinflation and overinflation affect the WARNING! stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. of sluggish response or over responsiveness in Overloading can cause tire failure, affect the steering.
  • Page 417 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Inflation Pressures after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed The manufacturer advocates driving at safe maximum inflation pressure molded into the on the driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the speeds and within posted speed limits.
  • Page 418 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Radial Ply Tires Run Flat Tires — If Equipped Tire Spinning Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice WARNING! 50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a conditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires rapid loss of inflation pressure.
  • Page 419 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tread Wear Indicators Life Of Tire NOTE: Wheel valve stem must be replaced as well Tread wear indicators are in the original The service life of a tire is dependent upon when installing new tires due to wear and tear equipment tires to help you in determining varying factors including, but not limited to: in existing tires.
  • Page 420: Tire Types

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the YPES WARNING! (Continued) wheel’s specifications match those of the All Season Tires — If Equipped original wheels. Never use a tire with a smaller load index or ...
  • Page 421: Spare Tires - If Equipped

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Summer tires do not contain the all season Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on than what was originally equipped with your And Wheel — If Equipped the tire sidewall.
  • Page 422 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped WARNING! a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, The collapsible spare is for temporary since the wheel is designed specifically for the Compact and Collapsible spares are for emergency use only.
  • Page 423: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Limited Use Spare — If Equipped HEEL HEEL CAUTION! The limited use spare tire is for temporary All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum Avoid products or automatic car washes that emergency use only. This tire is identified by a and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned use acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives label located on the limited use spare wheel.
  • Page 424: Snow Traction Devices

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE the brake components. This activity will remove RACTION EVICES CAUTION! the red rust on the brake rotors and prevent Use of traction devices require sufficient Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle vehicle vibration when braking. tire-to-body clearance.
  • Page 425 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Snow Traction Device 3500 DRW CAB CHASSIS Axle Tire/Wheel Size (maximum projection beyond Trim Level tire profile or equivalent) Rear LT235/80R17E U Class Front/Rear Snow Traction Device 4500/5500 DRW CAB CHASSIS Axle Tire/Wheel Size (maximum projection beyond Trim Level tire profile or equivalent) Rear...
  • Page 426: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE For the proper maintenance intervals Ú page 354. CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) More frequent rotation is permissible if desired. To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be Observe the traction device manufacturer’s ...
  • Page 427: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Dual Rear Wheels After a tire rotation is completed, as shown  CAUTION! (Continued) below, the system can auto learn the locations of each sensor ID. Auto learning/localization When replacing a flat, the spare tire may  occurs when the vehicle ignition status is have to be remounted on the rim or changed from Off to On and speeds of greater...
  • Page 428: Treadwear

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE All passenger vehicle tires must conform Sustained high temperature can cause RACTION RADES to Federal safety requirements in the material of the tire to degenerate The Traction grades, from highest to addition to these grades. and reduce tire life, and excessive lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
  • Page 429: Storing The Vehicle

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE STORING THE VEHICLE corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside NDERBODY AINTENANCE parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne Cleaning Headlights If you are storing your vehicle for more than contaminants, road surfaces on which the three weeks, we recommend that you take the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights...
  • Page 430: Preserving The Bodywork

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, RESERVING ODYWORK  CAUTION! fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such Washing Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials are well packaged and sealed.  Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash materials such as steel wool or scouring ...
  • Page 431: Plastic And Coated Parts

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap LASTIC OATED ARTS solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the Equipped Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the soft cloth.
  • Page 432: Leather Surfaces

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: EATHER URFACES LASS URFACES If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye for leather upholstery. regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner, or any transfer more so than darker colors.
  • Page 433: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) BRAKE SYSTEM — I YDRAULIC RAKE SSIST QUIPPED The VIN is found on the left front corner of If power assist is lost for any reason (for the instrument panel, visible through the example, repeated brake applications with The brake system power assist is provided by a windshield.
  • Page 434: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to loose particles.
  • Page 435: Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engine

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6.4L E wheel nuts to final torque in increments. NGINE Progress around the bolt circle, tightening the Do not use E-85 flex fuel or ethanol blends wheel nut opposite to the wheel nut just greater than 15% in this engine. previously tightened until final torque is achieved.
  • Page 436: Materials Added To Fuel

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS E-85 I ATERIALS DDED ASOLINE XYGENATE LENDS EHICLES Besides using unleaded gasoline with the Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline proper octane rating, gasolines that contain with oxygenates such as ethanol. Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible detergents, corrosion and stability additives are with gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol CAUTION! recommended.
  • Page 437: Cng And Lp Fuel System Modifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CNG A LP F in your vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may YSTEM CAUTION! (Continued) not be indicated on the gasoline pump; therefore, ODIFICATIONS you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the The use of fuel additives, which are now ...
  • Page 438: Fuel Requirements - Diesel Engine

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS – DIESEL ENGINE PECIFICATIONS WARNING! The Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine has been Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel developed to take advantage of the high energy supplier in your vehicle.
  • Page 439: Biodiesel Fuel Requirements

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS In addition, commercially available fuel addi- Pickup Models And Chassis Cab Models Fuel Quality — Must Comply With ASTM  tives are not necessary for the proper opera- Ordered With B20 Option Standards tion of your Cummins diesel engine. However, Your vehicle has been validated and approved The quality of biodiesel fuel may vary widely.
  • Page 440 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Water Separation — Must Use Mopar/ Fuel In Oil Dilution — Must Adhere To CAUTION! Cummins Approved Fuel Filter Elements Required Oil Change Interval Under no circumstances should oil change  You must use Mopar/Cummins approved fuel Fuel dilution of lubricating oil has been observed intervals exceed 12,500 miles (20,000 km) filter elements in both your engine mounted...
  • Page 441: Fluid Capacities

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FLUID CAPACITIES 6.4L GASOLINE ENGINE Metric Fuel (Approximate) Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons 197 Liters Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 6.4L Engine 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System 6.4L Engine 16.6 Quarts 15.7 Liters 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE Metric...
  • Page 442: Engine Fluids And Lubricants

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Metric Cooling System 6.7L Engine Chassis Cab 3500/4500 with AS69RC 22.3 Quarts 21.1 Liters 6.7L Engine Chassis Cab 5500 with AS69RC 22.8 Quarts 21.6 Liters ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 6.4L GASOLINE ENGINE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Engine Coolant Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
  • Page 443 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Engine Coolant Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). In ambient temperatures above 0°F (-18°C), we recommend you use 10W-30 engine oil such as Mopar, Shell Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets FCA Material Standard MS-10902 and the API CK-4 engine oil category is required.
  • Page 444 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.
  • Page 445 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other Do not use water alone or alcohol-based   than specified Organic Additive Technology engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust result in engine damage and may decrease products, as they may not be compatible corrosion protection.
  • Page 446: Chassis Fluids And Lubricants

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 6.4L GASOLINE ENGINE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use Automatic Transmission – Eight-Speed the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Use only Mopar ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
  • Page 447: Customer Assistance

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE This is why you should always talk to an EASONABLE EQUESTS authorized dealer’s service manager first. FOR YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your If for some reason you are still not satisfied, vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation talk to the general manager or owner of the REPARE...
  • Page 448: Fca Us Llc Customer Center

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FCA US LLC C US V USTOMER ENTER UERTO IRGIN SLANDS ERVICE ONTRACT P.O. Box 21–8004 FCA Caribbean LLC You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 P.O.
  • Page 449: Warranty Information

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. See the Warranty Information for the terms and 50 U An authorized dealer has also made a major NITED TATES provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable investment in facilities, tools, and training to...
  • Page 450: In Canada

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To contact NHTSA, you may call the Owner's Manuals Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at These Owner's Manuals have been prepared To order the following manuals, you may use 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); with the assistance of service and engineering either the website or the phone numbers listed specialists to acquaint you with specific FCA US or go to...
  • Page 451: General Information

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE GENERAL INFORMATION Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las d`Innovation, Science and Economic siguientes dos condiciones: The following regulatory statement applies to all Development applicables aux appareils radio 1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this exempts de licence.
  • Page 452 INDEX  ..... 303 ......77 Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Redundant Air Bag Warning Light Auto Down Power Windows ............260 ........330 ........28 Phone Transporting Pets Automatic Door Locks  ......447 ........107 ........52 WARRANTY INFORMATION Air Bag Light Automatic Headlights ....64 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner...
  • Page 453 Belts, Seat .............330 Car Washes ........... 428 Cold Weather Operation ........ 122 Bluetooth Carbon Monoxide Warning ......333 Compact Spare Tire ........419 Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Cargo Light ............54 Contract, Service ........... 446 Or Audio Device After Pairing ....262 ..............
  • Page 454 ........138 ........73 ............91 Diesel Exhaust Brake Electrical Power Outlets Oil Reset .............436 ..... 145 ..........368 Diesel Fuel Electronic Range Select (ERS) Oil Selection ......436 ....275 ..........368 Diesel Fuel Requirements Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Oil Synthetic .....378 ..109 ..........
  • Page 455 Fluid Level Checks Heated Mirrors ..........46 Brake ............387 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....47 Heated Seats ...........37 Power Steering ..........163 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ......196 Hill Descent Control ........278 Fog Lights ..........53 Gasoline, Clean Air ........433 Hill Descent Control Indicator .......
  • Page 456 ............332 ........107 Lights Seat Belt Reminder ..........339 ........107 .......... 108 Jack Location Air Bag Security Alarm ..........339 ........52 ............401 Jack Operation Automatic High Beam Service ......339 ....... 277 ........277 Jacking And Tire Changing Brake Assist Warning Traction Control ..........344 ..........
  • Page 457 Manual Park Release ..........348 Occupant Restraints ........292 Paint Care ............. 427 Service ............448 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..... 433 Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile  Media Hub ............72 Oil Change Indicator ........357 Phone ............ 260 Media Mode ..........255 Oil Filter, Change...
  • Page 458 ........444 ........22 ..297 Power Steering Fluid Remote Start (Diesel) Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ....300 ........20 Pregnant Women And Seat Belts Remote Start (Gasoline) Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt .........339 ..........297 Preparation For Jacking Remote Starting Anchorage ............253 ......21 ........312 Presets Exit Remote Start Mode Child Restraints...
  • Page 459 Service Manuals ..........448 Speed Control (Cruise Control) .... 164 Settings, Audio ..........253 Starting ........118 Telescoping Steering Column ......29 Shift Lever Override ........347 Automatic Transmission ....118 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .....64 Shifting ............140 Button ............18 Tilt Automatic Transmission ....141 Cold Weather ..........
  • Page 460 ............424 ..........391 ......... 260 Rotation Transfer Case Help Command ..........406 ....... 153 ..........266 Safety Electronically Shifted Join Calls ............407 ............444 Sizes Fluid Making A Phone Or Audio Device A ..........419 ..........141 ..........262 Snow Tires Transmission Favorite ......
  • Page 461 Window Fogging ..........65 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....431 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Windows ............76 Vehicle Loading ........199 Descriptions) ..........111 Power ............76 Vehicle Maintenance ........367 Warranty Information ........447 Rear Sliding ..........78  Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....10 WARRANTY INFORMATION ....
  • Page 462 The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.
  • Page 463 Whether it is providing information about specific product features, taking a tour through your vehicle’s heritage, knowing what steps to take following an accident or scheduling your next appointment, we know you will find the app an important extension of your Ram vehicle. Simply download the app, select your make and model and enjoy the ride. To get this app, go directly to the App Store or Google Play Store and enter the search keyword “ram toolbox”...

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