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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. Please disregard any features and equip- ment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ..................17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ............97 STARTING AND OPERATING ....................129 MULTIMEDIA ..........................215 SAFETY ............................286 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ....................342 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ..................363 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................431 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .....................442 INDEX ............................
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INTRODUCTION VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..25 Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped ............35 To Arm The System ..........25 SYMBOLS KEY............10 Heated Seats — If Equipped ......36 To Disarm The System ........25 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS......10 Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......37 Rearming Of The System .........26 CONSUMER INFORMATION —...
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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights With Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped ..74 Bed Lights — If Equipped .........52 Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped ..75 (HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED ......46 Battery Saver ............53 Wind Buffeting ..........75 Before You Begin Programming INTERIOR LIGHTS ..........53...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ....118 NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE ..134 Red Warning Lights........118 Cold Weather Precautions......135 INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Warning Lights ........121 Engine Idling ..........136 BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — Yellow Indicator Lights ........
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ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM (OFF-ROAD GROUP) — SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........172 ENGINE ..............192 IF EQUIPPED............154 ParkSense Sensors........173 Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel ....192 ParkSense Warning Display ......173 Bulk Fuel Storage —...
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SNOWPLOW ............207 UCONNECT MODES ..........240 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES..282 Before Plowing..........208 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....240 Regulatory And Safety Information ....282 Snowplow Prep Package Model Radio Mode ..........240 OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED ....283 Availability ............
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SAFETY TIPS ............339 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......360 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ........376 Transporting Passengers ......339 Two-Wheel Drive Models ......361 Engine Oil — Gas Engine ....... 376 Transporting Pets .......... 339 Four-Wheel Drive Models ......361 Engine Oil Filter ..........377 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside Emergency Tow Hooks —...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE TIRES ..............409 Tire Safety Information ......... 409 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ..431 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Tires — General Information ......416 BRAKE SYSTEM ..........431 YOUR VEHICLE ............442 Tire Types............419 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.. 431 Prepare For The Appointment ......
For further information, contact an authorized dealer. When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Ram vehicle best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care about your satisfaction.
SYMBOLS KEY VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS These statements are against operating The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/body WARNING! procedures that could result in a collision, bodily builders. US residents refer to the Warranty Information, Section 2.1.C. injury and/or death.
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NOTE: The camper Center of Gravity falls within the specified zone. A — Forward Limit of Camper CG B — Rearward Limit of Camper CG When the truck is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of camper cargo, and the weight of passengers in the camper.
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of Red Warning Lights your vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the front and rear wheels separately, to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads Air Bag Warning Light should not exceed either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR).
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Yellow Warning Lights Red Warning Lights Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light Oil Pressure Warning Light Ú page 121 Ú page 120 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Oil Temperature Warning Light Ú page 121 Ú page 120 Air Suspension Fault Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Ú...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE KEYS In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to the instrument cluster Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which display, which will display directions to follow.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The To cancel vehicle lowering, push the key fob air 1. Remove the emergency key (1) by pushing suspension lowering button one time during the the emergency key release button (2) on the Vehicle) —...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Next, locate the gap on the right side of the key 5. Replace the battery by using your thumb to WARNING! fob, which is positioned further to the edge push down and slide the battery under the than the left side gap.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle WARNING! system cannot reprogram a key fob obtained from have been programmed to the vehicle electronics another vehicle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The push button ignition can be placed in the WARNING! following modes: Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do The engine is stopped ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE a chime will sound to remind you to place the For security, power window and power sunroof WARNING! ignition in the OFF position. In addition to the operation (if equipped) are disabled when the chime, the message “Ignition or Accessory ON”...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will WARNING! automatically turn on when the Remote Start is To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system activated and is programmed in the comfort menu Do not start or run an engine in a closed ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The message will stay active until the ignition is To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and placed in the ON/RUN position. place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. These features will stay on through the duration of Remote Start, or until the ignition is placed in the All of the following conditions must be met before REMOTE START —...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE YSTEM ISARM YSTEM WARNING! Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using Do not start or run an engine in a closed system: any of the following methods: garage or confined area.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE DOORS The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect WARNING! your vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one For personal security and safety in the event ANUAL OCKS ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I If the door lock switch is pushed while the ignition you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without OWER OCKS QUIPPED is in ACC or ON/RUN and the driver's door is open, having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons The power door lock switches are located on each the doors will not lock.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key vehicle. The vehicle will not unlock the doors when (FOBIK-Safe) any of the following conditions are true: With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft The doors are manually locked using the door (1.5 m) of the door handle, grab the handle to To minimize the possibility of unintentionally...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — NOTE: The Passive Entry system will not operate if the UTOMATIC OCKS DO NOT grab the door handle when pushing the key fob battery is depleted. QUIPPED door handle lock button. This could unlock the The LED light on the key fob will not blink if ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside door handle when the Child Protection Door Locks are engaged. NOTE: Always use this device when carrying children. After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock Child Lock Control Tilt/Telescoping Lever...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — NOTE: EATED TEERING HEEL WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, each QUIPPED Persons who are unable to feel pain to the can be linked to either memory position 1 or 2. ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: ROGRAMMING EMORY EATURE INKING NLINKING Your key fob can be unlinked from your memory EMORY To create a new memory profile, perform the settings by pushing the set (S) button, followed by following: pushing the unlock button on the key fob within 10 Your key fob can be programmed to recall one of NOTE: seconds.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE SEATS While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and WARNING! slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system once you have reached the desired position. Then, Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment Front Bench Seat — If Equipped ANUAL DJUSTMENT EATS The recline lever is located on the outboard side of The seat is divided into three segments. The WARNING! the seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, outboard seat portions are each 40% of the total lift the lever, lean back to the desired position and width of the seat.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Tilting The Seat Up Or Down This feature is not available if vehicle is equipped The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up with rear bench seat. or down using the power seat switch. The front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the WARNING! switch.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped When enabled in Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry CAUTION! and Easy Exit positions are stored in each memory This feature provides automatic driver’s seat setting profile Ú page 31. Do not place any article under a power seat or positioning to enhance driver mobility when impede its ability to move as it may cause NOTE:...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I Front Heated Seats — If Equipped Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped ENTILATED EATS QUIPPED The heated seat control buttons are located on the On some models, the two rear outboard seats may Front Ventilated Seats center stack below the radio screen, or within the be equipped with heated seats.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — NOTE: ENTILATED EATS WARNING! The head restraints should only be removed by QUIPPED qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If All occupants, including the driver, should not either of the head restraints require removal, see operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until If equipped, the two outboard rear seats will have an authorized dealer.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Head Restraints NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by The outboard head restraints are non-adjustable, qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If but can be folded down for improved rearward any of the head restraints require removal, see an visibility.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If you see the NAV icon on the bottom bar or in the Apps menus of your 8.4-inch touchscreen, you have the Uconnect 4C NAV system. If not, you have a Uconnect 4C with 8.4-inch display system. ASIC OICE OMMANDS...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS NOTE: Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped Always adjust the pedals to a position that The rearview mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, allows full movement of the pedal. NSIDE EARVIEW IRROR and right.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE LLUMINATED ANITY IRROR 1 — On/Off Control/Toggle CAUTION! 2 — Menu Button To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, 3 — Left Scroll Button one of the visors and lift the cover. never spray any cleaning solution directly onto 4 —...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 4. Extend the sun visor for additional sun UTSIDE UTOMATIC IMMING WARNING! blockage. — I IRRORS QUIPPED Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex mirror will look smaller and farther away The driver’s outside mirror and if equipped, the than they really are.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The power mirror controls consist of mirror select (right). Push the switch once and the mirrors will The mirrors come out of the unfolded position. buttons and a four-way mirror control switch. To fold in, push the switch a second time and the The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The outside or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit mirrors will then return to the original position is powered by your vehicle’s 12 Volt battery. Fold the trailer towing mirrors prior to entering an when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ® antenna is attached to the device. The button may 3. Push and hold the HomeLink® button you RASING not be immediately visible when looking at the want to program while you push and hold the HANNELS device.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ® T 3. Push the programmed HomeLink® button to 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink® button ROGRAMMING confirm that the garage door opener motor until the HomeLink® Indicator light begins to ISCELLANEOUS EVICE operates. If the garage door opener motor flash after 20 seconds.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button button, while you press and release (cycle) (Canadian/Gate Operator) your hand-held transmitter every two seconds To reprogram a channel that has been previously until HomeLink®...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: detect vehicle specific light and automatically switch from high beams to low beams until the Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime approaching vehicle is out of view. and fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter Running Lights will automatically deactivate and less susceptible to stone breakage than...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE LASH UTOMATIC EADLIGHTS IPERS EADLIGHT ELAY You can signal another vehicle with your headlights If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic To assist when exiting the vehicle, the headlight by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. Headlights, it also has this delay feature will leave the headlights on for up to This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I If the fog lights are off, one of the fog lights will IGHTS QUIPPED ARGO IGHTS RAILER POTTER illuminate depending on the direction in which the — IGHTS IGHTS The fog lights are turned on by rotating the vehicle is turning.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is stationary, these lights can NOTE: NOTE: also be turned on using the switch located just The cargo light will automatically turn off if the Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is ON. inside the pickup box, on the lower part of the bed vehicle is shifted into NEUTRAL or DRIVE, and will If the headlights remain on while the ignition is...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights NOTE: the left dimmer control will adjust the interior and ambient light levels when the headlights are on. The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the The overhead console lights can also be operated switch is pushed a second time, so be sure they NOTE: individually as reading lights by pushing the...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Washers Mist To use the windshield washer, push the washer When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray The windshield wiper/washer controls are located knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, from a passing vehicle is needed, push the washer on the multifunction lever on the left side of the inward and hold.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Positions one and two can be used if the driver moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph desires less wiper sensitivity. Position four can be (5 km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of used if the driver desires more sensitivity.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE A/C Button Auto Button Rear Defrost Button Press and release this button on the Set your desired temperature and press Press and release the Rear Defrost touchscreen, or push the button on the AUTO. AUTO will achieve and maintain button on the touchscreen, or push and faceplate to change the current setting.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And SYNC Button Touchscreen Down Buttons Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower Press the SYNC button on the setting and the large blower icon to increase the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature These buttons provide the driver and passenger blower setting.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Bi-Level Mode A/C Button ANUAL LIMATE ONTROL Air comes from the instrument panel Push the A/C button to engage the Air ESCRIPTIONS UNCTIONS outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount Conditioning (A/C). The A/C indicator of air is directed through the defrost and illuminates when A/C is on.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Blower Control fogging on the inside of the windshield. The A/C The rear window defroster automatically turns off can be deselected manually without disturbing the after 10 minutes. Blower Control regulates the amount of mode control selection. Continuous use of the air forced through the climate control CAUTION! Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Bi-Level Mode To provide you with maximum comfort in the UTOMATIC EMPERATURE ONTROL Automatic mode during cold start-ups, the blower (ATC) — I Air comes from the instrument panel QUIPPED fan will remain on low until the engine warms up. outlets and floor outlets.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Window Fogging Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped PERATING Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, The windshield wiper de-icer is a heating element NOTE: rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear the located at the base of the windshield.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT Operating Tips Chart If equipped with a covered upper glove compartment, push the release button to open. WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS TORAGE To open the lower glove compartment, pull the Set the mode control to release handle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin. The lower bin contains a power inverter. There is also a “fill line” located along the rear inside wall of the lower bin. Contents above the “fill line”...
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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.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Front Bench Seat Storage — If Equipped Rear Console Storage — If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench seat, The center portion of the 40/20/40 rear seat will storage can be found by folding down the center fold forward for rear seat cupholders and a storage seatback.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Seatback Storage Each storage bin also contains two hooks for securing cargo. These hooks should be used to Located in the back of both the driver and secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. passenger front seats are pockets that can be used for storage.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Storage Under Rear Seat — If Equipped NOTE: Two devices can be plugged in at the same time, To access the storage under the rear seats, and both ports will provide charging capabilities. unlatch the lock mechanism in the center of the Only one port can transfer data to the system at a seat base by rotating it to either side, and fold the time.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE phone device is plugged into the smaller and larger USB ports: “A new device is now connected. Previous connection was lost”. “(Phone Name) now connected. Previous connection was lost”. “Another device is in use through the same USB ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE An auxiliary power outlet can be found in the tray LECTRICAL OWER UTLETS on top of the center stack. This power outlet only The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet can works when the ignition is in the ON/RUN or ACC provide power for in-cab accessories designed for position.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE There is also a second 115 Volt (400 Watts WARNING! CAUTION! maximum) power inverter located on the rear of the center console. This inverter can power cellular To avoid serious injury or death: After the use of high power draw accessories, ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — NOTE: If equipped with a front bench seat, there may be IRELESS HARGING a 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) inverter located The Center Stack Power Inverter is only avail- QUIPPED to the right of the center stack, just below the able on vehicles equipped with a front bench climate controls.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS The wireless charging pad is equipped with an this feature. The time is programmable within anti-slip mat, an adjustable cradle to hold your Uconnect Settings Ú page 216. mobile phone in place, and an LED indicator light. OWER INDOWS WARNING!
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection ESET Lift the window switch up for a short period of time Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the and release; the window will go up automatically. window probably needs to be reset. To reset To stop the window from going all the way up Auto-Up: during the Auto-Up operation, push down on the...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof ANUAL LIDING INDOW WARNING! opening to minimize the buffeting or open any QUIPPED window. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, A locking device in the center of the window helps or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Sunroof Maintenance Push the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will close If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to automatically from any position.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Express Open/Close Opening And Closing The Power Sunshade WARNING! Push the switch rearward and release it within The sunshade has two programmed positions: half Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, one-half second and the sunroof will open open and full open positions.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Manual Open/Close If the sunshade was not already open, it will auto- Push and hold the sunshade switch rearward, the matically open prior to the roof opening to the vent sunshade will open to the half open position and position.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Electronic Tailgate Release — If Equipped LOSE OCKING AILGATE The key fob may be equipped with an Hoods equipped with gas props are closed from The tailgate can be locked using the key fob lock electronic release feature for the the point where the props no longer hold the hood button.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Once the 60 split swing door is opened, pull the AILGATE EMOVAL WARNING! release handle on the inboard side of the 40 split NOTE: door to open. To prevent serious injury or death: Removing the tailgate will disable the rearview Always keep hands away from the hinge sides ...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Without latching, rotate the tailgate to nearly 4. Let the tailgate rest on the support cables closed. Then, while providing support to the while having the tailgate naturally slide tailgate, slide it slowly to the right, removing forward on the bumper.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Disconnected Body Side Harness Tailgate Plugs (Two Pieces) Locking Tang 7. Connect the body side plug (provided in the 1 — Large Plug 11. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. glove compartment) to the body side wiring 2 —...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I QUIPPED 1 — Bed Step WARNING! 2 — Foot Tab Your vehicle may be equipped with an extendable Do not attempt to stow the bed step with your bed step on the driver’s side of the tailgate to hands.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — NOTE: YSTEM WARNING! If you are installing a Toolbox, Ladder Rack or QUIPPED Headache Rack at the front of the Pickup Box, you If you wish to carry more than 600 lb (272 kg) ...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Each cleat must be located and tightened down in Cleat Removal (Standard Box Rail) one of the detents, along either rail, in order to To remove the cleats from the utility rail, slide the keep cargo properly secure. cleat forward to access the cut out at the end of the To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn box rail, then remove the cleat.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE OCKING NLOCKING ARGO TORAGE Push and release the lock or unlock button on the Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the key fob to lock and unlock all doors, the tailgate pickup box. The cargo storage bins provide and the RamBox Ú...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To open a storage bin with the RamBox unlocked, NOTE: CAUTION! push and release the button located on the lid. The Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo RamBox lid will open upward to allow hand access. Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time dividers.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The Instrument Panel Power Inverter switch is only WARNING! found on vehicles equipped with a RamBox. The switch only controls on/off operation of the power Do not allow children to have access to the outlet in the RamBox;...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked 5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel using the vehicle key and rotate the center into place. handle vertically to release the divider side Storage Position gates.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The outboard ends should be positioned in front of ONNEAU OVER OMPONENTS the cargo tie-down loops. Tonneau Cover Latch Components 1 — Handle Folded Tonneau Components Cargo Tie-Down Loop 2 — Slide Locking Lever 1 – Stowage Strap 3 —...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ONNEAU OVER OLDING RIVING EMOVAL To remove the Tonneau Cover use the following steps: 1. Open the tailgate to access the rear pair of Tonneau Cover latches located on the underside of the Cover. Position One (Front Latches Latched And Stowage Slide Locking Lever Inward Straps Secured) 2.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Released Position Stowed Position Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together NOTE: When folding the second and third panels, the sections MUST be held together to avoid damage to the cover material. Fold the panel gently. Do not allow the panels to drop under their own weight.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5. Lift up on the second and third panel and fold NOTE: them onto the first panel. Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded completely, and the stowage straps are engaged, before removing. CAUTION! The folded Tonneau Cover must be latched by both front latches and both front stowage straps or damage to the Tonneau Cover or vehicle may...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ONNEAU OVER NSTALLATION To install the Tonneau Cover follow these steps: 1. Position the Tonneau Cover on the truck bed and center using the locating bumpers. 2. Locate the front pair of Tonneau Cover latches on the underside of the Cover.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull down on the handle to ensure the Slide Locking Lever is fully engaged. Do this for both the left and right side. 5. Unclip the stowage straps, and re-snap them to the bow. 6.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Second Panel Position Position Two (Fully Unfolded) Pull Up On Tonneau Cover Corners NOTE: 8. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the rear pair of 10. Gently pull up on all four corners of the Unfold the panel gently, and do not allow the latches.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Oil Pressure Gauge IDLINE NSTRUMENT LUSTER WARNING! — G The pointer should always indicate the oil ESCRIPTIONS ASOLINE A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or pressure when the engine is running. A others could be badly burned by steam or boiling 1.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Temperature Gauge REMIUM NSTRUMENT LUSTER CAUTION! — G The pointer shows engine coolant tempera- ESCRIPTIONS ASOLINE Driving with a hot engine cooling system could ture. The pointer positioned within the damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge 1.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: 3. Instrument Cluster Display IDLINE NSTRUMENT LUSTER — D When the appropriate conditions exist, this The gauge may take up to five seconds to ESCRIPTIONS IESEL update after adding a gallon or more of display shows the instrument cluster 1.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL capacity in the tank above the Full mark 5. Fuel Gauge REMIUM NSTRUMENT LUSTER that’s not represented in the gauge. You — D The pointer shows the level of fuel in the ESCRIPTIONS IESEL ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Stop/Start — If Equipped NSTRUMENT LUSTER ISPLAY And Down Arrow Buttons: Trip Info (show/hide) ONTROLS arrow button allows Using the up or down Trailer Tow (show/hide) — If Equipped you to cycle through the Main Menu Items. The instrument cluster display features a driver Audio (show/hide) ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For Screen Setup: oil change indicator system (after performing the ISPLAY TEMS scheduled maintenance), refer to the following OK button allows user to enter menu and procedure: Push and release the up or down arrow submenus.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Life connection graphic with text message Adaptive Cruise Control Off (connected or disconnected). Battery Voltage — If Equipped When ACC is deactivated, the display will read Pitch And Roll “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.” ...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Stop/Start — If Equipped LaneSense — If Equipped red, and the affected low tire will have a red glow. “Trailer Tire Low“ will be displayed on the The instrument cluster display displays the current Push and release the up or down arrow...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Stored Messages Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Messages Menu item is highlighted. This feature shows the number of stored warning messages. Push and release the right or left arrow button to cycle through stored messages.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When “Advanced” mode is selected, the HUD Display Height Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items displays the vehicle speed, turn-by-turn naviga- Brightness Push and release the up or down arrow tion, speed limit, driver assist function(s), and button until the Settings Menu Icon/Title is NOTE: current gear.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Upper Left or Right Favorite Menus None Speedometer Compass Vehicle Info Outside Temp Performance Time Off Road Range Driver Assist (show/hide) – If Equipped Average Econ Fuel Economy (show/hide) ...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Left Side – If Equipped Right Side – If Equipped None None Range To Empty Range To Empty Average Econ Average Econ Oil Temp Oil Temp Transmission Temp Transmission Temp ...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lower Left – If Equipped Lower Right – If Equipped None None Compass Compass Outside Temp Outside Temp Time Time Range To Empty Range To Empty ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (DPF) exhaust particulate filter reaches 80% of its Exhaust Service Required — See Dealer IESEL ARTICULATE ILTER maximum storage capacity. Under conditions of Now — This messages indicates regeneration ESSAGES exclusive short duration and low speed driving has been disabled due to a system malfunction.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Service DEF System See Dealer at 150 miles and 100 miles. DEF fluid top off is CAUTION! required within the displayed mileage. The Incorrect DEF Detected See Dealer message will be displayed in the instrument See an authorized dealer, as damage to the Engine Will Not Restart in XXX mi Service DEF ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the DEF system needs to be serviced the be accompanied by a single chime. Starting at continuously illuminated. If the message following warnings will display: 100 miles, remaining range will be continuously appears and you can not start the engine, we displayed while operating the vehicle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads What to do when an electrical load reduction low state of charge and continues to lose electrical (e.g. HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior action message is present (“Battery Saver On”...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES Brake Warning Light NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp This warning light monitors various brake The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level functions, including brake fluid level and instrument panel together with a dedicated conditions.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault NOTE: is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN This light may turn on if the accelerator and brake Warning Light position.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hood Open Warning Light Oil Temperature Warning Light Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light This warning light will illuminate when the This warning light will illuminate to This warning light will illuminate when the hood is ajar/open and not fully closed. indicate the engine oil temperature is Trailer Brake has been disconnected.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Security Warning Light — If the ABS light remains on or turns on while authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake problem diagnosed and corrected. If Equipped system is not functioning and service is required as The ESC OFF Indicator Light and the ESC Indi-...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — Rear Axle Locker Fault Indicator Light — styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. If Equipped If Equipped When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to This warning light will illuminate when the This warning light will illuminate to alert serious conditions that could lead to...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Cruise Control Fault Warning Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s This warning light will illuminate to inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Air Suspension Ride Height Raising CAUTION! Light — If Equipped Indicator Light— If Equipped The TPMS has been optimized for the original This light will illuminate when the air This light will blink and alert the driver equipment tires and wheels.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light NOTE: 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped The Wait To Start telltale may not illuminate if the This light indicates when the rear axle This light alerts the driver that the vehicle intake manifold temperature is warm enough.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ECO Mode Indicator Light Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — 4WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped If Equipped This light will turn on when ECO Mode is This light alerts the driver that the vehicle active.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator be drivable and not need towing, see an authorized NDICATOR IGHTS dealer for service as soon as possible. Light — If Equipped High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows when the HDC CAUTION! This indicator light will illuminate to feature is turned on.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For states that require an Inspection and 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two WARNING! Maintenance (I/M), this check verifies things will happen: the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is ONLY an authorized service technician should ...
STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING! WARNING! GASOLINE ENGINE Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, Always make sure the ENGINE START/STOP Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, or in a location accessible to children, and do button is in the OFF mode, key fob is removed not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped from the vehicle and vehicle is locked.
STARTING AND OPERATING If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns off CAUTION! the engine, the vehicle may AutoPark. AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist in The engine is allowed to crank as long as AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions placing the vehicle in PARK should the situations 25 seconds.
STARTING AND OPERATING ‘ ™ — I The message “AutoPark Engaged Shift to P then 4WD Low — If Equipped EYLESS NTER GNITION Shift to Gear” will display in the instrument cluster. AutoPark will be disabled when operating the This feature allows the driver to operate the NOTE: vehicle in 4WD Low.
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STARTING AND OPERATING To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Button Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or Starting” procedure. NEUTRAL Position) 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, NOTE: To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP but not have enough power to continue running A delay of the start, up to five seconds is possible Button when the ignition button/key is released.
STARTING AND OPERATING — D ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With TARTING LUIDS IESEL NGINE WARNING! Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position) Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, The engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating or in a location accessible to children, and do The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar system.
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Winter Front Cover EATHER RECAUTIONS Use of Climatized ULSD Fuel or Number 1 ULSD Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in fuel (0°C) may require special considerations. The economy. following charts suggest these options: Climatized ULSD Fuel is a blend of Number 2 ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Engine Warm-Up crankcase, diluting the oil and causing rapid wear NGINE DLING to the engine. Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is Avoid prolonged idling, long periods of idling may cold. When starting a cold engine, bring the engine TOPPING NGINE be harmful to your engine because combustion...
STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the Parts GASOLINE ENGINE heater cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected All engine failures give some warning before the 110–115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, A long break-in period is not required for the engine...
STARTING AND OPERATING and not interpreted as a problem. Please check will occur. For the recommended viscosity and your oil level with the engine oil indicator often quality grades Ú page 438. during the break in period. Add oil as required. NOTE: NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —...
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STARTING AND OPERATING If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the WARNING! WARNING! parking brake will automatically engage whenever the transmission is placed into PARK. If your foot is Never use the PARK position as a substitute Always fully apply the parking brake when ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING brake automatically if the vehicle is left unsecured Uconnect Settings in your vehicle. This menu WARNING! while the ignition is in ON/RUN. based system will guide you through the steps necessary to retract the EPB actuator in order to Driving the vehicle with the parking brake The parking brake will automatically engage if all of perform rear brake service.
STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! WARNING! You must press and hold the brake pedal while It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with shifting out of PARK. NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than access to an unlocked vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when GNITION NTERLOCK PEED UTOMATIC RANSMISSION the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park The transmission is controlled using a rotary stopped.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! WARNING! Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting Never use the PARK position as a substitute for Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. the parking brake.
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STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL (N) DRIVE (D) CAUTION! Use this range when the vehicle is standing for This range should be used for most city and DO NOT race the engine when shifting from prolonged periods with the engine running. Apply highway driving.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. instrument cluster, and set that gear as the top available gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping the - or 5. Restart the engine. Transmission function is monitored electronically + button will change the top available gear.
STARTING AND OPERATING When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode WARNING! Select TOW/HAUL mode when driving in conditions Do not use the “TOW/HAUL” feature when such as: driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, driving in icy or slippery conditions. The carrying a heavy load, etc. This mode will improve increased engine braking can cause the rear performance and reduce the potential for wheels to slide, and the vehicle to swing around...
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STARTING AND OPERATING range provides additional traction and NOTE: If the transfer case does not shift into the desired maximum pulling power for loose or slippery position, one or more of the following events may The 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW positions are ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure WARNING! If any of the requirements to select a new Always engage the parking brake when powering transfer case position have not been met, then down the vehicle if the SERV 4WD Warning Light the transfer case will not shift.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Wheel Drive Low Range (4WD LOW) — This select a different transfer case position, the WARNING! range provides low speed four-wheel drive. It indicator lights will do the following: maximizes torque (increased torque over 4WD The transmission may not engage PARK if the ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not functioning properly and that service If any of the requirements to select a new is required. transfer case position have not been met, then the transfer case will not shift.
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STARTING AND OPERATING below 35 mph (56 km/h). When in the OR1 Aero Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately NOTE: position, if the vehicle speed remains between 0.6 inch [15 mm]) – This position provides Automatic Aero Mode may be disabled through 40 mph (64 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h) for improved aerodynamics by lowering the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING Default Ride Height: USPENSION ODES CAUTION! Select Aero Height or Normal Ride Height as the The air suspension system has multiple modes to When in Entry/Exit mode, be aware of your default for all vehicle speeds and operation. protect the system in unique situations.
STARTING AND OPERATING Wheel Alignment Mode maximum position of OR2 or the highest position PERATION allowed based on current conditions (i.e., vehicle Before performing a wheel alignment, this mode speed, etc.). must be enabled Ú page 216. Pushing the height selector down once will move Protection Strategy the suspension one position lower from the current In order to “protect”...
STARTING AND OPERATING Entry/Exit Mode – Indicator lamp 5 will be illumi- exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) the vehicle height nated when the vehicle is in Entry/Exit Mode. will be automatically lowered to NRH. Off-Road Entry/Exit mode can be requested up to 33 mph may not be available due to vehicle payload, an (53 km/h).
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STARTING AND OPERATING (106 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or vehicle over 15 mph (24 km/h). Entry/Exit mode To assist with changing a spare tire, the air if the vehicle speed exceeds 66 mph may not be available due to vehicle payload, an suspension system has a feature which allows the (106 km/h).
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The indicator lamps 1 through 4 will illuminate to USPENSION ODES show the current position of the vehicle. Flashing For towing with air suspension Ú page 196. The air suspension system has multiple modes to indicator lamps will show a position which the NSTRUMENT LUSTER ISPLAY...
STARTING AND OPERATING AXLE LOCK SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Automatic height changes will occur based on CAUTION! vehicle speed and the current vehicle height. The This vehicle is equipped with an electronically Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicle is indicator lamps and instrument cluster display ...
STARTING AND OPERATING indicator light is flashing after selecting the rear When starting with only one rear wheel on an It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering axle lock mode, drive the vehicle in a turn or on excessively slippery surface, slight momentary assistance.
STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINES with a vehicle speed greater than 2 mph (3 km/h). The vehicle is on a steep grade At that time, the system will go into STOP/START Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start instrument cluster will display a “SHIFT OUT OF ANUALLY Automatically While In Autostop Mode PARK” message, or a “STOP/START KEY START TART YSTEM REQUIRED” message, to indicate which action is The engine will start automatically when: required Ú...
STARTING AND OPERATING Only one Cruise Control feature can operate at a To Set A Desired Speed WARNING! time. For example, if Fixed Speed Cruise Control Turn the Cruise Control on. is enabled, Adaptive Cruise Control will be Cruise Control can be dangerous where the When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, unavailable, and vice versa.
STARTING AND OPERATING Metric Speed (km/h) Gear selector is moved out of DRIVE WARNING! Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will Engine overspeed occurs Cruise Control can be dangerous where the result in a 1 km/h speed adjustment. Each Pushing the on/off button or placing the ignition in system cannot maintain a constant speed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica- WARNING! WARNING! tions to the vehicle will affect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Colli- Cannot take street, traffic, and weather When circumstances do not allow safe driving ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ACC Proximity Warning When the driver’s door is open at low speeds ACC Unavailable Warning When the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled at low The instrument cluster display will show the ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING To Set A Desired ACC Speed NOTE: The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE Fixed Speed Cruise Control cannot be set below position When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push 20 mph (32 km/h). The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control the SET (+) button or the SET (-) button and ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING To Resume To Vary The Speed Setting NOTE: When you override and push the SET (+) button or If there is a set speed in memory, push the RES To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed SET (-) buttons, the new set speed will be the (resume) button and then remove your foot from After setting a speed, you can increase the set current speed of the vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Setting The Following Distance In ACC To increase the distance setting, push the NOTE: Distance Increase button and release. Each time The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC The specified following distance for Adaptive the button is pushed, the distance setting system applies the brakes.
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STARTING AND OPERATING ACC Operation At Stop Display Warnings And Maintenance or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the camera in the center of the windshield, on In the event that the ACC system brings your “WIPE FRONT RADAR SENSOR IN FRONT OF the forward side of the rearview mirror.
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STARTING AND OPERATING “CLEAN FRONT WINDSHIELD” WARNING When the condition that created limited Precautions While Driving With ACC functionality is no longer present, the system will The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front NOTE: return to full functionality. Windshield” warning will display and a chime will Aftermarket add-ons such as snow plows, lift ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING OFFSET DRIVING TURNS AND BENDS USING ACC ON HILLS ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle system may decrease the vehicle speed and in your lane.
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STARTING AND OPERATING LANE CHANGING NARROW VEHICLES STATIONARY OBJECTS AND VEHICLES ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer ACC does not react to stationary objects and in the lane in which you are traveling. In the lane edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not stationary vehicles.
STARTING AND OPERATING PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST NOTE: Automatic brakes will not be available if there is a faulted condition detected with the ParkSense The system is provided to assist the driver and SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Park Assist system or the Braking System. not to substitute the driver.
STARTING AND OPERATING ENSE ENSORS ENSE ARNING ISPLAY ENSE ISPLAY The four ParkSense sensors (six if equipped with The ParkSense Warning screen is located within The warning display will turn on indicating the Active Parksense), located in the front fascia/ the instrument cluster display Ú...
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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/Solid Arc 9 —...
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STARTING AND OPERATING The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS FOR REAR Greater than Rear Distance 79-59 inches...
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Front Park Assist Audible Alerts display a "WIPE OFF" message on the corresponding blocked system while the vehicle is Arc alerts from the enabled ParkSense system, will ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist in REVERSE. The system will continue to provide interrupt the five second messages, and the audible alert (chime) after approximately three arc alerts for the side that is functioning properly.
STARTING AND OPERATING slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can ENSE YSTEM SAGE WARNING! result in the system not working properly. The RECAUTIONS ParkSense system might not detect an obstacle Drivers must be careful when backing up even ...
STARTING AND OPERATING into a parallel or a perpendicular parking space on NABLING ISABLING CAUTION! either side (i.e., driver side or passenger side). ENSE CTIVE SSIST ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is NOTE: YSTEM unable to recognize every obstacle, including The driver is always responsible for controlling ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Steering wheel is touched during active steering The ParkSense Active Park Assist switch is acti- the left side of the steering wheel to change your guidance into the parking space. vated. parking space setting. You can switch between perpendicular and parallel parking maneuvers.
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STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle you want to perform the parking When an available parking space has been found, The system may then instruct the driver to wait for maneuver. The ParkSense Active Park Assist and the vehicle is not in position, you will be steering to complete before then instructing to system will automatically search for a parking instructed to move forward to position the vehicle...
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STARTING AND OPERATING The system may instruct several more gear shifts cancel and the instrument cluster display will CAUTION! (DRIVE and REVERSE), with hands off of the instruct the driver to complete the maneuver steering wheel, before instructing the driver to manually.
STARTING AND OPERATING LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: ENSE ARNING ESSAGE When operating conditions have been met, the The LaneSense system will indicate the current LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s ENSE PERATION lane drift condition through the instrument cluster hands are on the steering wheel and provide an display.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected NOTE: When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift The LaneSense system operates with similar situation, the left lane line turns solid yellow. When the LaneSense system is on, the Lane- ...
STARTING AND OPERATING When the LaneSense system senses the lane note will disappear. The ParkView Camera is HANGING ENSE TATUS has been approached and is in a lane departure located in the center of the tailgate handle. The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the situation, the left lane line flashes yellow (on/ NOTE: intensity of the torque warning and the warning...
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STARTING AND OPERATING Whenever the Rear View Camera image is Distance To The Rear Of CAUTION! Zones activated through the "Back Up Camera" button in The Vehicle the Controls menu, and the vehicle speed is To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be ...
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: NOTE: Activation The Zoom View button and AUX button (if The AUX Camera is activated by first pressing the If the AUX button is pressed and no AUX Camera equipped) will not be available when the vehicle is is connected, the touchscreen will display a blue Backup Camera or Surround View Camera (if shifted into REVERSE and the Trailer Reverse...
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STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: There are different colored zones to indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. Refer to the Removing the tailgate will disable the rearview chart below: camera function. The Surround View Camera system has Distance To The Rear Of ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING Rear Cross Path View When the Trailer Reverse Steering Control If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available (TRSC) feature (if equipped) is activated, the until the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or Pressing the Rear Cross Path soft key will following buttons on the touchscreen will be REVERSE and speeds are at or above 8 mph...
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STARTING AND OPERATING The system is deactivated in the following Forward Facing Camera With Tire Lines — NOTE: conditions if it was activated manually from the If Equipped If the vehicle is in 4WD Low, the Forward Facing Uconnect controls menu via Surround View button Camera image will be displayed until the “X”...
STARTING AND OPERATING REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE AUX C — I Deactivation AMERA QUIPPED The AUX Camera is deactivated when the following ENGINE Your vehicle may be equipped with one or two AUX situations occur: Cameras, which display images from the trailer on The capless fuel filler is located on the left side of The “X”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Put the vehicle in PARK and switch the NOTE: ignition off. In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel filler door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push 2. Push the center-rear edge of the fuel filler door on the fuel filler door around the perimeter to (3 o'clock position) and release to open.
STARTING AND OPERATING REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE 4. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle VOID SING ONTAMINATED “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can The capless fuel filler is located on the left side of 5.
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Procedure IESEL XHAUST LUID When working with DEF, it is important to know NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic that: For the correct fluid type Ú page 438. Reduction (SCR) system to meet diesel emissions Any containers or parts that come into contact ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING related to the DEF system, the gauge may If systems which cannot be screwed in (e.g. CAUTION! not update to the new level. See an autho- tanks) are used for refilling, after the indica- rized dealer for service. tion appears on the instrument panel Never add anything other than DEF to the tank ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Filling The Def Tank In Cold Climates AYLOAD NFLATION RESSURE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic DEF The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your heating system.
STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) appropriate until the specified weight limitations OMMON OWING EFINITIONS are met. Store the heavier items down low and be The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your The following trailer towing related definitions will sure that the weight is distributed equally.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control (TSC) vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer Sway Control and a weight-distributing (load equalizing) hitch The TSC can be a mechanical telescoping link that are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights can be installed between the hitch receiver and the (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable and trailer configuration/loading to comply with...
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STARTING AND OPERATING RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION HITCH 8. Use the instrument cluster or touchscreen radio settings and switch off tire jack mode. ADJUSTMENT Make sure the truck returns to normal ride Towing With Air Suspension — If Equipped height. Perform a visual inspection of the 1.
STARTING AND OPERATING RAILER ITCH YPE AND AXIMUM RAILER EIGHT The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight a given factory equipped trailer hitch type can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight Hitch Type Max.
STARTING AND OPERATING Consider the following items when computing the This feature will also allow the driver to back up a weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: vehicle and trailer in a straight line when the knob is rested in its center position. The tongue weight of the trailer.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Using TRSC trailer to turn left. If you release the knob, it will fully, the TRSC activation button is pushed and return to its center position, and the trailer will the vehicle is not in PARK. CAUTION! back up in a straight line.
STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Memory OWING EQUIREMENTS WARNING! The trailer steering system will automatically retain To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not the calibration of the previous five trailers drivetrain components, the following guidelines overload your vehicle or trailer.
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STARTING AND OPERATING An electronically actuated trailer brake Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM) — WARNING! controller is required when towing a trailer with If Equipped GAWR electronically actuated brakes. When towing a Your vehicle may have an ITBM for electric and trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING The user interface consists of the following: If no electrical connection is detected after the 4. Push the UP or DOWN button on the steering ignition is turned on, pushing the GAIN adjustment wheel until “TRAILER TOW” appears on the GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-) button or sliding the manual brake control lever screen.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOH Heavy EOH Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Type of Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Electric Trailer Brakes Brakes Brakes Load *Under 10,000 lb *Above 10,000 lb *Under 10,000 lb *Above 10,000 lb *The suggested selection may change depending on the customer preferences for braking performance.
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STARTING AND OPERATING During this time the following lights will sequence, 1 — Backup Lamps each activating for three seconds: 2 — Running Lamps 1. Brake and CHMSL (third brake light) 3 — Left Stop/Turn 2. Left turn signal 4 — Ground 3.
STARTING AND OPERATING SNOWPLOW The sequence will cancel if any of the following NOTE: conditions occur: Using TOW/HAUL mode or selecting a lower gear Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factory range (using the ERS shift control) while operating Brakes are applied ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Axle Weight (GAWR) ratings. These weights are EFORE LOWING PERATING specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph Label on the driver's side door opening. fluid level.
STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) OWING EHICLE EHIND NOTHER EHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Two-Wheel Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models See Instructions Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Transfer case in N (Neutral) ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into N (Neutral) 5. Turn the ignition OFF. CAUTION! 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for Use the following procedure to prepare your Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this towing, to secure the front wheels in the ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level 9. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. Apply the ON/RUN mode, the shift will not take place and ground, with the engine running. Apply the parking brake. Turn off the engine. For vehicles no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Turn the engine off. The transmission will ON/RUN mode, the shift will not take place and RIVING HROUGH ATER automatically select PARK when the engine is no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. Driving through water more than a few inches/ turned off.
STARTING AND OPERATING RIVING WARNING! CAUTION! Care should be taken when attempting to climb Driving through standing water limits your Driving through standing water may cause steep hills or driving diagonally across a hill or vehicle’s braking capabilities, which increases damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain compo- slope.
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STARTING AND OPERATING After Driving Off-Road Check threaded fasteners for looseness, partic- WARNING! ularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, Off-road operation puts more stress on your steering, and suspension. Retighten them, if Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may vehicle than does most on-road driving.
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT SYSTEMS require software updates to improve the usability WARNING! and performance of your systems or to reduce the For detailed information about your Uconnect 4C/ potential risk of unauthorized and unlawful access As always, if you experience unusual vehicle ...
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT SETTINGS USTOMER ROGRAMMABLE EATURES 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument For the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, the panel.
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MULTIMEDIA Language When the Language button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different language options. Once an option is selected, the system will display in the chosen language. The available setting is: NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary. Setting Name Description This setting will change the language of the Uconnect system.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are off. To Display Brightness With Headlights OFF/Brightness access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “+” setting will increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness. Set Theme This setting will allow you to change the display theme.
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MULTIMEDIA Units When the Units button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different measurement options. The selected unit of measurement will display in the instrument cluster display and Navigation system (if equipped). The available settings are: NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
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MULTIMEDIA Voice When the Voice button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s Voice Recognition feature. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary. Setting Name Description This setting will change the response length for the Voice Recognition system. Voice Response Length The “Brief”...
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting will allow you to set the hours. Sync Time With GPS must be off for Set Time Hours this setting to be available. The “+” setting will increase the hours. The “-” setting will decrease the hours. This setting will allow you to set the minutes.
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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;...
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting adjusts the volume of the Front ParkSense system. The available Front ParkSense Volume settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”. This setting adjusts the volume of the Rear ParkSense system. The available Rear ParkSense Volume settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.
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MULTIMEDIA Mirrors & Wipers — If Equipped When the Mirrors & Wipers button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s mirrors and wipers. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary. Setting Name Description This setting will tilt the outside side-view mirrors when the ignition is in the ON/...
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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 ...
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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. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary. Setting Name Description This setting will allow you to change if the doors lock automatically when the Auto Door Locks...
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MULTIMEDIA Power Side Steps — If Equipped 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. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary. Setting Name Description This setting will raise and lower or stow the Power side steps.
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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. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting will display suspension messages in the Instrument Cluster Display Suspension Messages Display. The “All” setting will display all available messages. The “Warnings Only” setting will only display warning messages. This setting will automatically adjust the vehicle ride height depending on the Aero Mode vehicle speed.
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MULTIMEDIA AUX Switches — If Equipped When the AUX Switches button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the four vehicle AUX switches. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary. Setting Name Description This setting will adjust the type and power source for the four vehicle AUX switches.
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MULTIMEDIA Trailer Brake/Trailer — If Equipped When the Trailer Brake/Trailer button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to trailer towing. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary. Setting Name Description Select from “Trailer 1”, “Trailer 2”, “Trailer 3”, and “Trailer 4”. These trailer Trailer Select designations can be used to save different trailer settings.
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MULTIMEDIA Audio When the Audio button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to the vehicle’s sound system. These settings can change the audio location within the vehicle, adjust the bass or treble levels, and auto-play settings from an audio device or smartphone. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
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MULTIMEDIA Phone/Bluetooth® When the Phone/Bluetooth® button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to Bluetooth® connectivity from an external audio device or smartphone. The list of paired audio devices or smartphones can be accessed from this menu. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
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MULTIMEDIA SiriusXM® Setup 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. NOTE: A subscription to SiriusXM®...
MULTIMEDIA HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD) 2. Select the Custom option by pushing the Right Arrow button on the steering wheel. The Head-Up Display layout on the instrument NOTE: cluster can be customized through the Uconnect A message will appear on the instrument cluster touchscreen.
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MULTIMEDIA The following are the available icons that can be customized in the cluster: Feature Name Icon Description Speed This icon will show the vehicle’s current speed. Turn-By-Turn — If Equipped This icon will show the upcoming direction for Navigation. Speed Limit This icon will show the current speed limit of the area you are driving in.
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT INTRODUCTION NOTE: Uconnect screen images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect exact software YSTEM VERVIEW for your vehicle. Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display 1 — Radio Button 2 — Media Button 3 — Phone Button 4 —...
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MULTIMEDIA Feature Description Press the Radio button or Media button to enter Radio Mode/Media Mode Radio/Media and access the radio functions and external audio sources Ú page 240. Press the Phone button to enter Phone Mode and access the hands-free Phone phone system Ú...
MULTIMEDIA Stop use immediately if a problem occurs. Care And Maintenance AFETY ENERAL NFORMATION Failure to do so may cause injury or damage to Do not press the touchscreen with any hard or Safety Guidelines the product. See an authorized dealer for repair. sharp objects (pen, USB stick, jewelry, etc.), Ensure the volume level of the system is set to a which could scratch the surface.
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT MODES The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a ADIO push button in the center. The function of the Radio Controls left-hand control is different depending on which TEERING HEEL UDIO ONTROLS mode you are in. The remote sound system controls are located on The following describes the left-hand control the rear surface of the steering wheel at the three operation in each mode:...
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MULTIMEDIA The radio is equipped with the following modes: Seek Info — If Equipped The Seek Up and Down functions are activated by Press the Info button to display information related pressing the double arrow buttons on the to the currently playing song and radio station. ...
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MULTIMEDIA Visit siriusxm.com/getallaccess or review your If the screen shows “Acquiring Signal”, you might Push the VR button on the steering wheel and SiriusXM® Radio pamphlet in your Owner’s have to change the vehicle’s position in order to wait for the beep to say a command. See an Manual kit for more information.
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MULTIMEDIA When in Satellite Mode: REPLAY The SXM button on the touchscreen is high- The replay function provides a means to store and lighted. replay up to 22 minutes of music audio and 48 minutes of talk radio. Once the channel is The SiriusXM®...
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MULTIMEDIA Press the Pause/Play button on the touchscreen to pause the playing of live or rewound content Play/Pause at any time. Play can be resumed by pressing the Pause/Play button again on the touchscreen. Press the Rewind button on the touchscreen to rewind the content in steps of five seconds. Rewind Pressing the Rewind button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds rewinds the content.
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MULTIMEDIA Remove Favorites Add/Delete — If Equipped Press the All button on the Browse Screen. When Press the Remove Favorites tab at the top of the Press the Add/Delete button on the touchscreen to pressing the All button, the following categories screen.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Presets Audio Settings The Presets are available for all Radio Modes, and are activated by pressing any of the Preset Press the Audio button within the settings main buttons, located at the top of the screen. menu to activate the Audio Settings screen. When you are on a station that you wish to save as a preset, press and hold the numbered button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds.
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MULTIMEDIA Audio Setting Description When Surround Sound is on, you can hear audio coming from every direction Surround Sound — If Equipped as in a movie theatre or home theatre system. Loudness — If Equipped When Loudness is on, the sound quality at lower volumes improves. The AUX Volume Offset is adjusted by pressing + and –...
MULTIMEDIA Audio Source Selection On the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, if you insert EDIA a USB device with the ignition in ON/RUN, the unit Once in Media Mode, press the Source or Source Operating Media Mode will switch to USB Mode and begin to play. The Select button on the touchscreen and the desired display will show the track number and index time mode button on the touchscreen.
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MULTIMEDIA AUX MODE On the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, rotate the Seek Up /Seek Down Browse button on the faceplate to scroll through Overview In USB Mode, press the Seek Up button on the and select a desired track on the device. Press the touchscreen for the next selection on the USB Auxiliary Mode (AUX) is entered by inserting an AUX Exit button on the touchscreen if you wish to cancel...
MULTIMEDIA Shuffle List. The currently playing song is indicated by a red HONE arrow and lines above and below the song title. In USB Mode, press the Shuffle button on the Overview touchscreen to play the selections on the USB Pressing the Tracks button on the touchscreen Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, device in random order to provide an interesting...
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MULTIMEDIA Screen Activated Features Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls Phone Button between the system and your mobile phone as you Dialing via Keypad using touchscreen. The Phone button on your steering wheel is enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute used to get into the Phone Mode and make calls, Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks ...
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MULTIMEDIA CANCEL COMMAND You will be prompted for a specific command and system filters out certain non-word utterances and then guided through the available options. sounds such as “ah” and “eh.” The system handles At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” fill-in words such as “I would like to”.
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MULTIMEDIA phone is currently connected with the 6. Uconnect Phone will display an in-progress system, this pop-up will not appear. screen while the system is connecting. 3. Select “Yes” to begin the pairing process. 7. When your mobile phone finds the Uconnect system, select “Uconnect.”...
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MULTIMEDIA NOTE: 3. Press to select the particular phone or the 4. The option’s pop-up will be displayed. particular audio device. A pop-up menu will During the pairing procedure, you may receive a 5. Press the Disconnect Device or the Delete appear;...
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MULTIMEDIA permission for the Uconnect system to access your MANAGING YOUR FAVORITES — IF EQUIPPED Phone Call Features messages and contacts. Selecting “Ok” or “Allow” There are two ways you can add an entry to your The following features can be accessed through will sync your contacts with the Uconnect system.
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MULTIMEDIA CALL CONTROLS KEY PAD NUMBER ENTRY ANSWER OR IGNORE AN INCOMING CALL — NO CALL CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS The touchscreen allows you to control the following 1. Press the Phone button. call features: When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the 2.
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MULTIMEDIA ANSWER OR IGNORE AN INCOMING CALL — Automatic reply messages can be: MAKING A SECOND CALL WHILE CURRENT CALL CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS CALL IS IN PROGRESS “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly”. If a call is currently in progress and you have You can place a call on hold by pressing the Hold another incoming call, you will hear the same...
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MULTIMEDIA JOIN CALLS Advanced Phone Connectivity WARNING! When two calls are in progress (one active and one TRANSFER CALL TO AND FROM MOBILE ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the on hold), press the Join/Merge Calls button on the PHONE wheel.
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MULTIMEDIA Smooth Road Surface Voice Text Reply — If Equipped PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY Fully Closed Windows Uconnect can announce incoming text messages. RESPONSES Push the VR button or Phone button Dry Weather Conditions I’ll call you I need See you in 5 say:...
MULTIMEDIA CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICES — Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped WARNING! When used with your Apple® iPhone® connected IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to to your vehicle via Bluetooth®, Siri lets you use the road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on your voice to send text messages, select media, EHICLE ONNECTED...
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MULTIMEDIA What Is SiriusXM Guardian™? parties or the government, Internet failure, and/ Activation or the physical location of your vehicle, such as SiriusXM Guardian™ uses an embedded device in To unlock the full potential of SiriusXM Guardian™ in an underground parking structure or under a the Uconnect system installed in your vehicle, in your vehicle, you must activate your SiriusXM bridge.
MULTIMEDIA Features And Packages Download the Uconnect app to your mobile device. After the trial period, you must purchase a Use your Owner Account login and password to subscription to continue your services by calling a open the app and then set up a PIN. SiriusXM Guardian™...
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MULTIMEDIA d. After clicking the email link, it will take you Press the Location button on the bottom menu Edit/Edit Profile: to a website and prompt you to assign your bar of the app to bring up a map to locate your To manage the details of your SiriusXM vehicle or send a location to your Uconnect Navi- account with a password.
MULTIMEDIA 3. Once there, select “SiriusXM Guardian™” SiriusXM Guardian™ In-Vehicle Assistance How It Works where you can edit Notification Preferences. Features 1. Push the SOS Call button; the indicator light 4. You can enter a mobile phone and/or email With SiriusXM Guardian™, your vehicle has will turn green indicating a call has been address to notify you, and you can customize onboard assistance features located on the...
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MULTIMEDIA SOS Call System Limitations The SOS Call system software and/or hardware WARNING! is damaged during a vehicle crash. Vehicles that have been purchased in the US and Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s that travel into Mexico and Canada may have LTE (voice/data) or 3G or 4G (data) coverage ...
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MULTIMEDIA Automatic SOS — If Equipped NOTE: WARNING! Agents are available 24/7 to assist you in the Automatic SOS is a hands-free safety service that The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) turns case of an emergency. can immediately connect you with help in the event on the Air Bag Warning Light on the instru- that your vehicle’s airbags deploy.
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MULTIMEDIA Remote Commands 2 — Vehicle Press this button to start your Start vehicle. On the Remote Commands screen, you have access to several vehicle features that can be 3 — Horn & Press this button to sound the controlled remotely from your mobile device. These Lights horn and activate your lights.
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MULTIMEDIA 3. It may take 30 seconds or more for the Contacting SiriusXM Guardian™ Customer Care Your mobile device must have a cellular or Wi-Fi command to go through to your vehicle. (for example, in case of an accidental lock-out): connection.
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MULTIMEDIA Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle must have at least a quarter tank of Working Vehicle Conditions fuel, along with oil and battery power. The vehicle must in PARK or at a standstill. Description The vehicle’s hazard lights must be off. ...
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MULTIMEDIA Send & Go expired, and for in-vehicle support for your Vehicle must be registered with SiriusXM SiriusXM Guardian™ system or help answering Guardian™ and have an active subscription that Description any general questions surrounding your includes the applicable feature. The Send &...
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MULTIMEDIA How It Works Requirements 1. Use the Uconnect App to find the destination. Vehicle must be properly equipped with the Uconnect system and a Uconnect 4C or There are multiple ways to find a destination. Uconnect 4C NAV unit. After selecting the “Location”...
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MULTIMEDIA Vehicle Finder Vehicle must have an operable LTE (voice/data) or 3G or 4G (data) network connection compat- Description ible with your device. The Vehicle Finder feature of the Uconnect App allows you to find the location of your stationary vehicle.
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MULTIMEDIA 3. You can also select the Person icon to see your Vehicle must be registered with SiriusXM Create A 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot For Use In Your Vehicle location. Guardian™ and have an active subscription that How It Works includes the applicable feature.
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MULTIMEDIA NOTE: Monthly Vehicle Health Report (as issued by your local law enforcement). If you have downloaded the Uconnect App, you A SiriusXM Guardian™ subscription is not required Description can push the Settings menu button on your de- in order to purchase and use the 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot. Monthly Vehicle Health Report is a Uconnect vice, select “Help”, and then select “SiriusXM service through which a summary of the...
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MULTIMEDIA Vehicle Health Alert Amazon Alexa Skill — If Equipped Next, link the Uconnect system on your vehicle to Amazon Alexa: Description Enjoy the convenience of using your voice to 1. Download the Amazon Alexa app on your command your vehicle with Amazon Alexa! Your vehicle will send you an email alert if it senses mobile device (Apple®...
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MULTIMEDIA Here are a few examples of commands: 6. Lastly, press “Authorize” to complete the Speed Alert linking process. “Hey Google, ask <vehicle brand> to start my Receive a notification whenever your car <vehicle name> with PIN XXXX.” exceeds a speed limit you set.
MULTIMEDIA XM G ™ Once the app is downloaded on your SmartWatch, NOTE: ANAGE IRIUS UARDIAN you can enjoy these features: If the text message does not come through, press CCOUNT the Resend Text button. It might take a minute to Lock or unlock your vehicle by tapping the ...
MULTIMEDIA SOS FAQ 3. Will my vehicle be safe if I lose my device? ONNECTED ERVICES ONNECTED ERVICES OADSIDE People sometimes lose their mobile devices, SSISTANCE 1. What happens if I accidentally push the SOS which is why security measures have been Call button on the mirror? You have 10 seconds engineered into the Uconnect App.
MULTIMEDIA enter the vehicle, and start the engine, the required for you to activate this service. You ONNECTED ERVICES EMOTE EHICLE pop-up message offers a “Locations” option. must involve local law enforcement to have TART Once “Locations” is selected, you can choose SiriusXM Guardian™...
MULTIMEDIA 5. Can I stop a vehicle that is being driven with 4. Why can’t all mobile devices use the Uconnect 2. Why do I need an email address? Without an the cancel Remote Vehicle Start command? App? The Uconnect App has been designed to email address, customers cannot register for No.
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MULTIMEDIA 6. How do I update my SiriusXM Guardian™ advance of your expiration date to remind you refunds related to billing plans of other lengths profile? Your name, home address, phone that your subscription is ending soon. and other circumstances. number, email address and SiriusXM 10.
MULTIMEDIA required your smartphone only direct calls to Even if you cancel your SiriusXM Guardian™ EGULATORY AFETY Roadside Assistance Call may be functioning if subscription, this vehicle diagnostic health NFORMATION you have an operable network. information, including location data, may still be transmitted from your vehicle and you may still US/CANADA &...
MULTIMEDIA OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED AGES TATUS The Off-Road Pages Status Bar is located along the Your vehicle may be equipped with Off-Road Pages bottom of Off-Road Pages and is present in each of which display vehicle information related to the the three selectable page options.
MULTIMEDIA EHICLE YNAMICS CCESSORY AUGE The Vehicle Dynamics page displays information The Accessory Gauge page displays the current concerning the vehicle’s transfer case and status of the vehicle’s Coolant Temperature, Oil steering angle. Temperature, Oil Pressure, Transmission Temperature, and Battery Voltage. The following information is displayed: 1.
MULTIMEDIA & R ITCH USPENSION The Pitch & Roll page displays the vehicle’s current The Suspension page displays the current status of pitch (angle up and down) and roll (angle side to the vehicle’s suspension system and the current side) in degrees. The Pitch & Roll gauge provide a ride height of the vehicle.
SAFETY SAFETY FEATURES The ABS is designed to function with the Original WARNING! Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tires. Modification (ABS) may result in degraded ABS performance. The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including RAKE YSTEM those resulting from excessive speed in turns, WARNING! The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-...
SAFETY If the ABS Warning Light is on, the brake system Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes Warning Light does not come on when the ignition should be serviced as soon as possible to restore very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To is placed in the ON/RUN mode, have the light the benefits of anti-lock brakes.
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SAFETY the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in WARNING! WARNING! counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road con- Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light ditions and driving conditions, influence the maintain your vehicle, may change the located in the instrument cluster will start to flash chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
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SAFETY Partial Off Full Off — If Equipped WARNING! This mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot stuck. This mode may modify TCS and ESC only and should not be used on any public roadways.
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SAFETY Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes HDC Has Three States: R = 0.6 mph (1 km/h) when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/ 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not N = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) ...
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SAFETY Deactivating HDC Feedback To The Driver Hill Start Assist (HSA) HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HSA is designed to mitigate roll back from a of the following conditions occur: HDC switch has an LED icon, which offers feedback complete stop while on an incline.
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SAFETY Towing With HSA windshield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When Rain WARNING! Brake Support is active, there is no notification to HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll the driver and no driver interaction is required. There may be situations where the Hill Start back while towing a trailer.
SAFETY Trailer Sway Control (TSC) (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of areas. TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an the vehicle. NOTE: excessively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
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SAFETY If the system detects degraded performance due to contamination or foreign objects, a message will warn you of a blocked sensor and the warning indicators in side view mirrors will be on. The warning indicators will remain illuminated until blockage clearing conditions are met.
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SAFETY Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
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SAFETY Rear Cross Path (RCP) When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), Blind Spot Alert Lights Only the driver is alerted using both the visual and When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM RCP is intended to aid the driver when backing out audible alarms, including reducing the radio system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming...
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SAFETY Blind Spot Alert Off the trailer has been detected, the system will default to the maximum blind spot zone until the When the BSM system is turned off there will be no length has been verified. You will see “Auto” in visual or audible alerts from either the BSM, RCP, the instrument panel cluster or Trailer Merge Assist systems.
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SAFETY NOTE: Maximum length supported by the Trailer Merge Assist feature is 39.5 ft (12 m). Trailer length is Trailer length is determined within +/- 3 ft (1 m) of considered the forward most portion of the trailer actual length. Trailers that are the same size as the hitch to the rearward most portion of the body, category limit, 10/20/30 ft (3/6/9 m), could be fascia/bumper, or ramp of the trailer.
SAFETY If the driver does not take action based upon these When the system determines a collision with the WARNING! progressive warnings, then the system will provide vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the a limited level of active braking to help slow the warning message will be deactivated Ú...
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SAFETY active braking, or additional brake support if the “Only Warning”, this allows the system to WARNING! driver is not braking adequately in the event of warn the driver of a possible collision with a potential frontal collision. the vehicle in front using audible/visual Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended warnings.
SAFETY Service FCW Warning NOTE: WARNING! The PEB system will NOT retain the last setting If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) is not selected by the driver after ignition shut down. The displays: system will reset to the default setting when the intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required...
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SAFETY NOTE: at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile CAUTION! (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) The TPMS has been optimized for the original ...
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SAFETY NOTE: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of The Tire Pressure Monitoring System a tire failure or condition. (TPMS) Warning Light will illuminate in The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure the instrument cluster and a chime will ...
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SAFETY pressures, the system will automatically update, display in place of the dashes. A system fault can will be displayed showing the tire pressure values the graphic display in the instrument cluster will occur due to any of the following: the correct locations.
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SAFETY For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a NOTE: Operation: chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Only one tire can be filled at a time when using The horn will sound once to let the user know ...
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With the sensors installed and the trailer near or process was unsuccessful. Under certain circum- connected to your Ram truck, initiate the pairing stances, the double horn chirp may continue to process by entering the settings menu in the radio happen every three minutes indicating the failed and selecting trailer.
SAFETY Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Trailer Tire Pressure System Not Configured Child Restraints When a tire pressure low in one or more of the A “Trailer Tire Pressure System Not Configured” Some of the safety features described in this active road tires is detected, the instrument cluster message will be displayed in the instrument section may be standard equipment on some...
SAFETY 5. You should read the instructions provided with BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The BeltAlert WARNING! your child restraint to make sure that you are feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in using it properly. the START or ON/RUN position. Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the ...
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SAFETY occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! are buckled. The driver should instruct all All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped occupants to buckle their seat belts. It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside ...
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SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk A seat belt that is worn under your arm is and adjust the seat. of injury in a collision.
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SAFETY 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a begins immediately above the latch plate. “click.” 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.
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SAFETY As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will WARNING! WARNING! prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed ...
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SAFETY Position the lap belt snug and low below the assembly that is designed to release webbing in a seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. controlled manner. completely in this case and then carefully pull out Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away only the amount of webbing necessary to Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors...
SAFETY How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to belt. Seat Belt Buckle Switch ...
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SAFETY momentarily or continuously. A single chime will Front Air Bags WARNING! sound to alert you if the light comes on again after This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder initial startup. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your belts for both the driver and front passenger.
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SAFETY The first stage inflator is triggered immediately WARNING! WARNING! during an impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy output is used in less severe Being too close to the steering wheel or instru- Do not put anything on or around the air bag ...
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SAFETY On the other hand, depending on the type and Occupant Classification System (OCS) — occupant classification. In order for the OCS to location of impact, front air bags may deploy in operate as designed, it is important for the front Front Passenger Seat crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but passenger to be seated properly and properly...
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SAFETY Front Passenger Seat Occupant Status Front Passenger Air Bag Output Rear-facing child restraint Reduced-power deployment Child, including a child in a forward-facing child restraint or booster seat* Reduced-power deployment OR Full-power deployment Properly seated adult Full-power deployment OR reduced-power deployment Unoccupied seat Reduced-power deployment * It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing a full-power Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deployment.
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SAFETY Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults) Examples of improper front passenger seating include: When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult, occupies the front passenger seat, the OCS The front passenger’s weight is transferred to may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger another part of the vehicle (like the door, arm Advanced Front Air Bag.
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SAFETY The Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument WARNING! panel will turn on whenever the OCS is unable to If a child restraint system, child, small teen- classify the front passenger seat status. A ager or adult in the front passenger seat is malfunction in the OCS may affect the operation of seated improperly, the occupant may provide the air bag system.
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SAFETY Always use the correct seat cover and cushion Knee Impact Bolsters specified for the vehicle. The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with an of the driver and front passenger, and position the ...
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SAFETY Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains The SABIC deploys downward, covering the side Side Impacts (SABICs) windows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside The Side Air Bags are designed to activate in edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side certain side impacts.
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SAFETY The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or WARNING! WARNING! complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain rollover or side impact Occupants, including children, who are up Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead ...
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SAFETY If A Deployment Occurs settle on your clothing, follow the garment Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped) manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning. Cut off battery power to the electric motor (if The front air bags are designed to deflate ...
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SAFETY NOTE: Maintaining Your Air Bag System Event Data Recorder (EDR) After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to This vehicle is equipped with an event data WARNING! the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to from the ignition switch to avoid draining the Modifications to any part of the air bag system record, in certain crash or near crash-like...
SAFETY NOTE: There are different sizes and types of restraints for HILD ESTRAINTS children from newborn size to the child almost EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at large enough for an adult safety belt.
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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 who Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Infants and Toddlers have not reached the height or weight limits of their Restraint, facing rearward in a rear seat of the child restraint...
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SAFETY outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a Do not install a rear-facing car seat using a rear When your child restraint is not in use, secure ...
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SAFETY 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder WARNING! touching the child’s thighs and not the belt, check seat belt fit periodically and make sure stomach? the seat belt buckle is latched.
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SAFETY Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren LATCH Positions For Installing Child (LATCH) Restraint System Restraints In This Vehicle Crew Cab Full Bench, Quad Cab Full Bench And 60/40 Split Bench LATCH Positions LATCH Label Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint Crew Cab 60/40 Split Bench LATCH Positions anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per...
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SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Use the LATCH anchorage system until the What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of combined weight of the child and the child restraint the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage 65 lbs (29.5 kg) is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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SAFETY Locating The LATCH Anchorages Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each The lower anchorages are round bars There are tether strap anchorages side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach that are found at the rear of the seat located behind each of the rear seats.
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SAFETY Crew Cab Split Bench Rear Seat: Center LATCH 2. Place the child seat between the lower How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR Anchorages Available anchorages for that seating position. If the (ALR) Seat Belt: second row seat can be reclined, you may If a child restraint installed in the center position When using the LATCH attaching system to install recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint...
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SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing The seat belts in the passenger seating positions WARNING! are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Child Restraints In This Vehicle Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap Child restraint anchorages are designed to ...
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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 belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to Weight limit of the Child Restraint the seat belt to attach a forward facing child the recommended weight limit of the child...
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SAFETY Installing Child Restraints Using The Top 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it The top tether anchorages in this vehicle is locked, you should not be able to pull out any are tether strap loops located between Tether Anchorage webbing.
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SAFETY 3. Pass the tether strap hook through the space Center Seat: between the head restraint and the seat back 1. Reach between the rear seat and rear glass behind the child seat, through the tether strap to access the tether strap loop. loop behind the seat and over to the center tether strap loop.
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SAFETY 3. Pass the tether strap hook over the headrest behind the child seat, through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the right or left outboard tether strap loop. Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop And Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown Attached To Outboard Tether Strap Loop 5.
SAFETY SAFETY TIPS Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if remains on while driving, have an authorized equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are dealer service the vehicle immediately. secured by seat belts. RANSPORTING ASSENGERS See Ú page 307 for further information. AFETY HECKS HOULD...
SAFETY ERIODIC AFETY HECKS HOULD WARNING! WARNING! UTSIDE EHICLE ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on the ALWAYS securely attach your floor mat Tires passenger’s side floor area. using the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install your floor mat upside down or turn your floor Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide ...
SAFETY The best protection against carbon monoxide entry XHAUST ARBON ONOXIDE ARNINGS into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. WARNING! WARNING! Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Push the button to turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers. When the button is activated, all The Hazard Warning Flashers button is located on directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn the upper switch bank just below the radio.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: SOS Call Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho- 1. Push the SOS Call button on the overhead rized by the subscriber Ú page 445. console. The ASSIST and SOS buttons will only function if NOTE: ...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. The SOS operator may attempt to contact WARNING! WARNING! appropriate emergency responders and provide them with important vehicle ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to The SOS Call system is embedded into the information and GPS coordinates.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SOS Call System Limitations Operator error by the SOS operator WARNING! Vehicles sold in Mexico DO NOT have SOS Call LTE (voice/data) or 4G (data) network conges- The Occupant Restraint Control module turns system capabilities.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTE: 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers. WARNING! Changes or modifications not expressly approved 3. Apply the parking brake. by the party responsible for compliance could void The jack is designed to be used as a tool for ...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY There are two ways to assemble the tools: EMOVAL OOLS Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising To access the jack and tools, you must remove the plastic access cover located on the side of the front passenger’s seat. To remove the cover, pull the front part of the cover (closest to the front of the seat) toward you to release a locking tab.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4 — Long Extension 4 CAUTION! 5 — Short Extension 5 The lug wrench can only be attached to exten- 6 — Extension With Hook sion 2. When attaching the tool to the winch mecha- ...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 7. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel. Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle 4. Rotate the lug wrench handle counter- 5. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to clockwise until the spare tire is on the ground gain access to the spare tire retainer.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING! Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is ...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location When changing a front wheel, place the scis- Operate the jack using the extension with jack sor jack under the rear portion of the lower hook and the lug wrench. The extension tubes control arm as shown.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off. 9. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow 3. Remove the extension with the hook and Install the spare wheel and lug nuts with the the replaced tire, and secure the jack and tools reattach the short extension 5.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until 3. Secure the tool bag straps to the jack. WARNING! the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision until you feel the winch mechanism slip, or or hard stop could endanger the occupants of click three or four times.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY JUMP STARTING 5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the REPARATIONS TART floor pan. Reinstall the plastic cover. The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be the engine compartment, behind the left headlight jump started using a set of jumper cables and a assembly.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. If using another vehicle to jump start the TARTING ROCEDURE battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables’ reach, apply the parking brake and WARNING! make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow this jump starting procedure 4.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) Disconnecting The Jumper Cables jumper cable to a good engine ground. A 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel for “ground”...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. Pour fuel into funnel opening. On the highways — slow down. CAUTION! 5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans- To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top to putting back in the spare tire storage area.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY In order to move the vehicle in cases where the 4. Behind the Manual Park Release access cover CAUTION! transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as is the orange tether strap. Pull the tether strap a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is out as far as it will go, then release it.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE To Reset The Manual Park Release: NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be 1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or seated in the driver’s seat.
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 on Ú page 209. NOTE: Vehicles equipped with the Active-Level Four Corner Air Suspension System must be placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck Ú...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY — HEEL RIVE ODELS MERGENCY OOKS CAUTION! QUIPPED FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with Towing this vehicle in violation of the above all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. requirements can cause severe transmission Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow If flatbed equipment is not available, and the damage.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) CAUTION! (EARS) This vehicle is equipped with an event data Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to a vehicle stranded off road.
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 scheduled Check engine oil level. ENGINE oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed Check windshield washer fluid level.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE AINTENANCE Refer to the Maintenance Plan for required maintenance. More frequent maintenance may be needed in severe conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. In some extreme conditions, additional maintenance not specified in the maintenance schedule may be required. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Change the oil and filter.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace spark plugs. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING — DIESEL ENGINE An authorized dealer will reset the oil change Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: indicator message after completing the scheduled Check engine oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil oil change.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE — D B5 B AINTENANCE IESEL IODIESEL Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Change oil and filter. Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. ...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers: Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change transfer case fluid. 1.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.6L E NGINE TART 1 — Motor Generator Unit Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap 6 — Battery 2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap 4 —...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 5.7L E NGINE ITHOUT TART 1 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Battery 2 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap 4 —...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 5.7L E NGINE TART 1 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Battery 2 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 —...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE HECKING EVEL DDING ASHER LUID AINTENANCE ATTERY To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free must be maintained at the correct level. Check the should be checked for fluid level at regular battery.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE — G NGINE NGINE CAUTION! Engine Oil Selection — Gasoline Engine An authorized dealer has the qualified service It is essential when replacing the cables on personnel, special tools, and equipment to the battery that the positive cable is attached For best performance and maximum protection perform all service operations in an expert to the positive post and the negative cable is...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Materials Added To Engine Oil NGINE LEANER ILTER Oil Identification Symbol The manufacturer strongly recommends against For the proper maintenance intervals Ú page 364. the addition of any additives (other than leak This symbol means that the oil has been detection dyes) to the engine oil.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection And RAINING ATER EPARATOR Replacement — D ILTER IESEL NGINE Inspect engine air cleaner filter for dirt and or The fuel/water separator filter housing is located debris, if you find evidence of either dirt or debris inside the frame rail, behind the left front wheel.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Upon proper draining of the water from the fuel NDERBODY OUNTED ILTER filter, the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will remain — D EPLACEMENT IESEL NGINE illuminated for approximately 10 seconds. If the water was drained while the engine was running, NOTE: the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light”...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: 8. Install a new o-ring into the ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean engine The engine may run rough until the air is forced oil. from all the fuel lines. WARNING! RIMING NGINE —...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NTERVENTION EGENERATION IESEL XHAUST LUID WARNING! — M TRATEGY ESSAGE ROCESS Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sometimes known Use only refrigerants and compressor lubri- simply by the name of its active component, IESEL NGINE cants approved by the manufacturer for your UREA—is a key component of Selective Catalytic air conditioning system.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — The cabin air filter is located in the fresh air inlet 3. There are glove compartment travel stops on behind the glove compartment. Perform the both sides of the glove compartment door. R–1234yf following procedure to replace the filter: Push inward on both sides of the glove...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the filter cover by pushing in on the 6. Remove the cabin air filter by pulling it straight 9. Pull the tension tether outward and reinstall finger tabs on each end of the filter cover. out of the housing.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: CCESSORY RIVE NSPECTION Identify and correct problem before new belt is installed. WARNING! NOTE: Do not attempt to inspect an accessory drive If your vehicle is equipped with a Stop/Start, belt belt with vehicle running. must be replaced with an OEM grade Mopar®...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE function. When performing other underhood The wiper blades and wiper arms should be 1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off services, the hood latch release mechanism, and inspected periodically, not just when wiper of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper Installing The Front Wipers WARNING! arm, press the release tab on the wiper blade 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the and while holding the wiper arm with one Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter CAUTION! WARNING! damage: Damage to the catalytic converter can result if When working near the radiator cooling fan, Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmis- your vehicle is not kept in proper operating disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the igni- sion is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using coolant products. Do not use additional rust Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant NOTE: inhibitors or anti-rust products, as they may not that meets the requirements of the manufacturer Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant be compatible with the radiator engine coolant...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE damage. If any coolant is needed to be added to additional engine coolant is needed to maintain WARNING! the system, please contact an authorized the proper level, it should be added to the coolant dealer. bottle. Do not overfill. Do not use a pressure cap other than the one ...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE The radiator normally remains completely full, so coolant expansion bottle must also be protected high temperature. The air is then directed through there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless against freezing. a hose to the charge air cooler and through checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze another hose to the intake manifold of the engine.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder UTOMATIC RANSMISSION WARNING! The fluid level of the brake master cylinder should Special Additives To avoid contamination from foreign matter or be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that The manufacturer strongly recommends against immediately if the Brake System Warning Light is...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Lubricant Selection If you notice fluid leakage or transmission using the recommended fluid. No chemical flushes malfunction, visit an authorized dealer should be used in any transmission; only the For further information Ú page 441. immediately to have the transmission fluid level approved lubricant should be used.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Also, please be aware that using power outlets for RANSFER WARNING! extended periods of time with the engine off may Fluid Level Check result in vehicle battery discharge. Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is off and that all the other services This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE External 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.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped – 5 Amp Tan – – Spare – – Spare – 10 Amp Red Spare – – Spare 20 Amp Blue – Trailer Tow Backup – 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Stop / Turn Lamp Left –...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped – – Spare – 20 Amp Yellow TCM SBW 40 Amp Green – MOD CBC 4 Exterior Lights 2 50 Amp Red – ESP Module 30 Amp Pink –...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped 20 Amp Blue – AUX SWITCH #5 * – 20 Amp Yellow MGU Coolant Pump – 10 Amp Red Trailer Camera – 10 Amp Red ADCM * 30 Amp Pink –...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped 60 Amp Blue – Glow Plug (DSL) / LTR Coolant Pump (TRX) 40 Amp Green 20 Amp Blue – NOx Sensor – 10 Amp Red PM Sensor * Internal Power Distribution Center See below steps for accessing fuses: 2.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Trailer Tow Receptacle – 20 Amp Yellow Module Seat Heater Front (Pass) – – Spare – 20 Amp Yellow Module PPU Cooling Fan – – Spare 40 Amp Green –...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 15 Amp Blue Mod RF Hub / Mod Ignition / Mod Cluster CNN 40 Amp Green – Mod Integrated Trailer Brake – 15 Amp Blue Mod Cluster CCN / Mod Cyber Security –...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description Mod Transfer Case Switch Module (TCSM) / SBW / Electric Park Brake SW / Module TPM Trailer / Module Gateway Can-C – 10 Amp Red Trailer TPM / Overhead Console (OHC) SW / E-Call / Bank 3 SW / Seat LT &...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – – Spare ITBM / Mod Occupant Class / Mod IAIR Suspension / Mod HVAC / Snsr In car Temp / Rear Coolant Temp / PTS / – 10 Amp Red Integrated Radar Camera Mod (IRCM) / Humidity Rain &...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE EPLACEMENT 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...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Name Bulb Number Front Fog Lamps (Halogen Reflector Headlamp) H11LL Front Fog Lamps (LED Headlamps) LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer) Side Indicators (Front And Side View Mirror) LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer) Base Rear Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp 7440LL/W21WLL Premium Rear Tail/Turn/Backup and Stop Lamp...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Replacing Exterior Bulbs NOTE: High Beam It may be necessary to remove/reposition Air BASE QUAD: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP, HIGH Cleaner Assembly to access passenger side BEAM HEADLAMP, FRONT PARK AND TURN — headlamp/side marker light bulbs. IF EQUIPPED 4.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 5. Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness 3. Locate the side marker lamp, which can be connector from the high beam bulb. found on the back side of the headlamps. CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching ...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE FOG LAMPS — IF EQUIPPED 2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far CAUTION! enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the Please see an authorized dealer for service on LED outboard side of the lamp housing from the Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it and Halogen front fog lamps.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket. WITH CARGO LAMP See below steps to replace: 1. Remove the four screws holding the housing/ lens to the body as shown. CHMSL Bulb Location 3.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TIRES LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on 5 — Maximum Pressure US design standards. The size designation for 6 — Treadwear, Traction and LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires AFETY NFORMATION Temperature Grades...
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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)
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or LL = Light load tire or ...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE EXAMPLE: 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could ...
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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 The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on vehicle. the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side door.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE (4) The resulting figure equals the To determine the maximum loading conditions of Metric Example For Load Limit your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined available amount of cargo and luggage For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and weight of occupants and cargo should never load capacity.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE — G Tread Wear IRES ENERAL NFORMATION WARNING! Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause Tire Pressure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering abnormal wear patterns and reduced tread life, Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the problems.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Inflation pressures specified on the placard are Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Tire Repair always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if The manufacturer advocates driving at safe inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure it meets the following criteria: speeds and within posted speed limits.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tread Wear Indicators condition, please replace the TPMS sensor as it is Driving style not designed to be reused when driven under Run Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pres- Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment ...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Replacement Tires WARNING! CAUTION! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or Replacing original tires with tires of a different many characteristics. They should be inspected speed rating other than that specified for your size may result in false speedometer and regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire Summer tires do not contain the all season authorized tire dealer for recommended safe designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation And Wheel — If Equipped tire sidewall.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Since this tire has limited tread life, the original Full Size Spare — If Equipped conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced) The full size spare is for temporary emergency use since the wheel is designed specifically for the and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration WARNING! CAUTION! caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other road Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on dirt Installation of this limited use spare tire affects brush, metal polishes or oven cleaner.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE RACTION EVICES Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Due to limited clearance, the following snow traction devices are recommended. Follow these recommendations to guard against damage: Snow traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as recommended by the snow traction device manufacturer. ...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 4x4 (4WD) Snow Traction Device (maximum projection beyond Axle Tire/Wheel Size Trim Level tire profile or equivalent) Tradesman 275/65R18 Bighorn Lonestar Rear S Class 275/55/R20 Laramie Longhorn Sport Rear 275/55R20 S Class Limited REBEL Not Chainable WARNING! Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE All passenger vehicle tires must conform OTATION ECOMMENDATIONS to Federal safety requirements in Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles addition to these grades. operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these READWEAR reasons, they wear at unequal rates.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE temperature can lead to sudden tire five minutes in the fresh air and high blower RACTION RADES setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri- failure. The grade C corresponds to a The Traction grades, from highest to cation to minimize the possibility of compressor level of performance, which all lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE What Causes Corrosion? Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care CAUTION! Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal For cleaning and protecting the vinyl Tri-Fold Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Tonneau cover, use Mopar®...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or To Help Maintain The Appearance Of Your CAUTION! similar cause that destroys the paint and protec- Spray-On Bedliner, Follow The Steps Below: tive coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle ...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Repairing The Spray-On Bedliner Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — Seat Belt Maintenance If Equipped While extremely tough, it is possible to damage a Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical Spray-On Bedliner. One common condition is when solvents or abrasive cleaners.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE LASTIC OATED ARTS EATHER URFACES LASS URFACES Use Mopar® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. Mopar® Total Clean is specifically recommended All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular for leather upholstery. basis with Mopar® Glass Cleaner, or any CAUTION! commercial household-type glass cleaner.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) BRAKE SYSTEM WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS The VIN is found on the left front corner of the If power assist is lost for any reason (for example, Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to instrument panel, visible through the windshield.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you loose particles. experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS E-85 I Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents EFORMULATED ASOLINE should be avoided. Many of these materials EHICLES Many areas of the country require the use of intended for gum and varnish removal may contain cleaner-burning gasoline referred to as active solvents or similar ingredients.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS – DIESEL ENGINE ETHYLCYCLOPENTADIENYL CAUTION! (MMT) I ANGANESE RICARBONYL Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition ASOLINE with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm malfunctions can cause the catalytic Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low converter to overheat.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. To A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel meeting CAUTION! prevent fuel system trouble, drain the ASTM specification D-975 may be used with accumulated water from the fuel/water separator your diesel engine without any adjustments to Failure to comply with Oil Change requirements filter using the fuel/water separator drain provided regular service schedules.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Petrodiesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 routinely operating on biodiesel between 6% and CAUTION! and Biodiesel fuel (B100) meeting ASTM 20%, oil and filter replacement intervals must not specification D-6751 exceed 8,000 Miles (12,900 km) or six months, In the event that the vehicle is filled with which ever comes first.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Metric Cooling System 3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine 11.6 Quarts 11 Liters ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part We recommend you use Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Gasoline Engine Coolant (240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). We recommend you use Mopar®...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part We recommend you use Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Diesel Engine Coolant (240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). We recommend you use 5W-40 synthetic engine oil such as Mopar® that Engine Oil — 3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine meets the manufacturer Material Standard MS-12991 and the API SN engine oil category is required.
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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 Die- sel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur High- way Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator. This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Any communication to FCA US LLC's customer center should include the following information: FOR YOUR VEHICLE FCA US LLC and its authorized dealers are vitally Owner's name and address interested in your satisfaction.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that FCA US LLC is not responsible for any service EXICO require assistance can use the special needs relay contract you may have purchased from another Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 service offered by Bell Canada.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at See the Warranty Information for the terms and 50 U NITED TATES 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to , D.C.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To access your Owner's Information online, visit Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR www.mopar.com/om (US) or d`Innovation, Science and Economic Development To order the following manuals, you may use either www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada). applicables aux appareils radio exempts de the website or the phone numbers listed below.
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INDEX ........118 ........29 Air Bag Light Automatic Door Locks .....384 ........51 Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Automatic Headlights ............377 ........50 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Filter) Automatic High Beams .....121 ......381 ......79 Control) Air Conditioner Maintenance Automatic Tailgate Release ....388...
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Storage ............63 Tilt Safety ..........409 Below Seat ..........68 Down ............35 Sizes ............410 Door ............63 ..............35 Snow Tires ..........420 Front Bench Seat ........66 Tilt Steering Column ........30 Spare Tires ........420 Glove Compartment ........63 Tip Start ............
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......202 Minimum Requirements Making A Second Call While Current Call ............45 ........257 Mirrors Uconnect Is In Progress ............207 ......... 255 ......255 Tips Phone Call Features Managing Your Favorites ......199 ......... 252 Trailer And Tongue Weight Things You Should Know About Your Natural Speech ........197 ........
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Wind Buffeting ..........75 Vehicle Finder ........272 Warning light Window Fogging ..........62 Vehicle Health Alert ........275 ............118 Window Lockout Switch ........74 Vehicle Health Report ........274 Yellow ............121 Windows ............73 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....431 Warning Lights And Messages ......
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It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Ram brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference for common questions.
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tire pressure for 17 in. tire
The recommended cold tire pressure for 17-inch tires on a RAM 1500 2021 is 30 psi (207 kPa).
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