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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 equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ................. 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ............39 STARTING AND OPERATING ....................53 MULTIMEDIA ..........................79 SAFETY ............................130 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .....................169 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ..................186 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 231 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .....................
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INTRODUCTION WINDOWS ............. 34 MIRRORS ...............22 Inside Rearview Mirror........22 Power Window Controls — If Equipped ..34 SYMBOLS KEY............7 Vanity Mirror .............22 Window Bar Grates — If Equipped ....35 VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS......7 Outside Mirrors ..........22 Wind Buffeting ..........35 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS.....7 EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..........24 HOOD...............
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TRAILER TOWING ..........69 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ..50 CRUISE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .......61 Onboard Diagnostic System To Activate ............62 Common Towing Definitions......69 (OBD II) Cybersecurity ........51 To Set A Desired Speed ........62 Trailer Hitch Classification.......71 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE To Vary The Speed Setting.......62 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer...
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UCONNECT MODES ..........92 SAFETY TIPS ............166 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......181 Radio Mode ............92 Transporting Passengers......166 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE ....181 Media Mode............99 Transporting Pets ......... 166 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ......182 Phone Mode ..........101 Connected Vehicles ........166 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......183 NAVIGATION MODE —...
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ........192 BODYWORK ............228 Engine Oil............192 Protection From Atmospheric Agents ..228 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Engine Oil Filter ..........193 Body And Underbody Maintenance....228 YOUR VEHICLE ............238 Engine Air Cleaner Filter ......193 Preserving The Bodywork ......
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on selecting your new Ram. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by customer-oriented documents.
SYMBOLS KEY VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not apply to body modifications or These statements are against operating special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/body WARNING! procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. builders.
SYMBOL GLOSSARY Red Warning Lights Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to Ú page 46 follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of each symbol Ú...
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Green Indicator Lights Yellow Warning Lights Turn Signal Indicator Lights Low Fuel Warning Light Ú page 50 Ú page 47 Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light Generic Warning Light Ú page 50 Ú page 47 Front Fog Indicator Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Ú...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE KEYS To Lock/Unlock The Doors Push and release the unlock button to unlock all doors (on passenger vehicles and U.S. cargo vehicles) or unlock the front two doors (Canada Your vehicle uses a key start ignition system which cargo vehicles).
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 1. Push the mechanical key release button and Only key fobs that are programmed to the WARNING! release the mechanical key to access the vehicle electronics can be used to start and battery case screw located on the side of the operate the vehicle.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY NOTE: WARNING! A key which has not been programmed is also The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the trans- ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE DOORS LIDING WARNING! On cargo versions, the sliding side door is fitted Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, OWER OCKS with a spring-loaded latch that stops the door from or in a location accessible to children.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Locking With The Mechanical Key In Cargo Vehicle Unlocking With The Mechanical Key In Passenger The device can be engaged with the sliding side Vehicle doors open in one of the following positions: Push the mechanical key release button to expose Push the mechanical key release button to expose the mechanical key, insert the key into the driver KEL Device not engaged (doors unlocked)
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If the child lock was engaged and the previously Using the key fob, you can do the following: HILD ROTECTION described locking procedure was carried out, For cargo versions with swing door/cargo doors: YSTEM operating the internal handle will not open the door centrally unlock the load compartment (sliding but will only realign the door lock knob.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE SEATS The device remains engaged even if the doors are unlocked remotely. This system prevents the Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system sliding side doors from being opened from the of the vehicle. inside.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Forward And Rearward Adjustment Lumbar Support — If Equipped The adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near This feature allows you to increase or decrease the the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat amount of lumbar support.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I — I OLDING QUIPPED EATED EATS QUIPPED To provide additional storage area, each rear seat The controls for the front heated seats can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo are located on the lower outboard side of space.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the All occupants, including the driver, should not skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, the head restraints are placed in their proper alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Removal — If Equipped WARNING! To remove the rear head restraints, push the A loose head restraint thrown forward in a release button and adjustment button while collision or hard stop could cause serious injury pulling upward on the whole assembly.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION ASIC OICE OMMANDS The following basic Voice Commands can be given NTRODUCING OICE ECOGNITION at any point while using your Uconnect system. Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these Push the VR button .
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Sun Visor Slide-On-Rod Feature ANITY IRROR The sun visor Slide-On-Rod feature allows for The driver and passenger sun visors are located on NSIDE EARVIEW IRROR additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to the headliner, near the front windshield. The sun block out the sun.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature Manual Outside Mirrors — If Equipped The door mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to From the inside of the vehicle, use the control lever be folded forward or rearward to help avoid to adjust the mirror.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS NOTE: On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side On vehicles sold in Canada, the rear parking lights, of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on clearance lights, sidemarker, plate lights and ULTIFUNCTION EVER...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE — I NOTE: ARKING IGHTS IGHTS QUIPPED If either light remains on and does not flash, or These lights can only be turned on with the ignition The fog light switch is located on the center stack there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective in the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position or removed.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped Right Switch Rear Roof Light Push the right switch to the left to turn on the This is located on the rear panel of the load The cargo compartment light comes on ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! The windshield wipers/washers will only operate Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first with the ignition in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) In cold weather, always turn off the wiper ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CLIMATE CONTROLS — A/C Button IPER ASHER Push the A/C button to engage the Air QUIPPED The Climate Control system allows you to regulate Conditioning (A/C). A LED will illuminate the temperature, air flow, and direction of air The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a when the A/C system is engaged.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE when the Recirculation button is pressed. Rear Defrost Button — If Equipped Temperature Control Recirculation can be used when outside conditions Push and release the Rear Defrost Temperature Control regulates the temperature of such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are Control button to turn on the rear window the air forced through the climate system.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Mix Mode Vacation/Storage outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. Air is directed through the floor, defrost, For information on maintaining the Climate Control There is a shut-off wheel located below the air and side window demister outlets.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT Operating Tips Chart Dash Storage The dash storage is located on the right side of the WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS TORAGE instrument panel above the glove compartment. Set the mode control to Glove Compartment (Panel Mode), The glove compartment is located on the...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Overhead Console Storage OWER UTLETS There is additional shelf storage above the front Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (15 Amp) sun visors. power outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Load Compartment Power Outlet CAUTION! The Load Compartment Power Outlet is located on Many accessories that can be plugged in draw the left side of the rear cargo compartment. power from the vehicle's battery, even when Depending on trim levels, the power outlet location not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS NOTE: Automatic Window Features The key off power delay feature will allow the Auto-Down Feature — OWER INDOW ONTROLS power windows to operate for up to three The driver and passenger door power window minutes after the ignition is turned off.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows System Initialization Proceed as follows for initialization: 1. Completely close the driver's door window, The power windows may be reset if any of the keeping the window switch pushed for at following occurs: least five seconds after the (upper) end of On the front doors: ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE HOOD PENING To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver's door. Hood Safety Latch Lever Location Hood Prop Rod 3.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES NOTE: WARNING! Power washing is not allowed inside the cargo area. Place as much cargo as possible in front of the ARGO OWNS rear axle. Too much weight or improperly WARNING! To make it easier to secure your load, there are placed weight over or behind the rear axle can hooks fixed to the floor (if equipped).
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To move the crossbars, loosen the attachments, WARNING! CAUTION! located at the upper edge of each crossbar, approximately eight turns using the anti-theft Cargo must be securely tied down before driving Loads should always be secured to crossbars ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY NSTRUMENT LUSTER ESCRIPTIONS WARNING! 1. Speedometer Your vehicle will be equipped with an instrument A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or cluster display, which offers useful information to Indicates vehicle speed. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The menu items are an example of what can be button for two seconds to reset displayed/ 5. Briefly push and release the MENU button to store the new setting and go back to the found in the vehicle's menu: selected features that can be reset.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: setting rapidly. Complete the adjustment when you Push the MENU button briefly to return to the menu approach the desired value. screen or hold the MENU button down to return to If the indicator message illuminates when you start the standard screen without storing.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Exit Menu When the “Trip distance” reaches UTTON 99999.9 miles or kilometers or when the This is the last function that closes the cycle of The TRIP button, located on the right steering “Travel time”...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Current Fuel Consumption UNCTIONS ALUES ISPLAYED This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is Range Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of constantly updated. The message “----” will appear new trip). This indicates the distance which may be traveled on the display if the vehicle is parked with the “Trip A”...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System ARNING IGHTS case, the light will remain on until the condition has (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic Brake Air Bag Warning Light been corrected.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Door Open Warning Light ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as a bulb Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is check. If the light does not come on during starting, corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil This indicator will illuminate when one or have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Generic Warning Light ELLOW ARNING IGHTS When the ignition is first placed in the The Generic Warning Light will illuminate Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ON/RUN or MAR/ON/RUN position, if the if any of the following conditions occur: Light driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for CAUTION! CAUTION! proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, Do not continue driving with one or more flat The TPMS has been optimized for the original even if underinflation has not reached the level to tires as handling may be compromised.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL position before engine start. After placing the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning WARNING! ignition to the ON/RUN position, if there is a Light — If Equipped problem with the Sentry Key System, the Vehicle A malfunctioning catalytic converter can reach The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument Security Light will turn on.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped HITE NDICATOR IGHTS Warning Light — If Equipped This indicator light will illuminate when Speed Warning Indicator Light — the front fog lights are on Ú page 24. This warning light indicates the ESC is off.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND If any of these systems require service, the OBD II NBOARD IAGNOSTIC YSTEM system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (OBD II) C YBERSECURITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS (MIL). It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in Your vehicle is required to have an OBD II and a In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see which you can use prior to going to the test station. things will happen: an authorized dealer or repair facility.
STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: XTENDED TARTING You must press the brake pedal before shifting out NOTE: Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, of PARK. Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten ORMAL TARTING has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Pull the cord to the front of the vehicle and NGINE AILS TART CAUTION! plug it into a grounded, three-wire extension If the engine fails to start after you have followed cord. To prevent damage to the starter, do not the “Normal Starting”...
STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS and not interpreted as a concern. Please check NOTE: your oil level with the engine oil indicator often When the parking brake is applied and the auto- A long break-in period is not required for the engine during the break-in period.
STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! WARNING! You must press and hold the brake pedal while Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with shifting out of PARK. is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child access to an unlocked vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING or moving at low speeds). Select the DRIVE range Select (ERS) shift positions. Manual downshifts GNITION NTERLOCK can be made using the ERS shift control. Moving for normal driving. This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park the gear selector into the ERS “-”/”+”...
STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! WARNING! Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting Never use the PARK position as a substitute Unintended movement of a vehicle could out of PARK or NEUTRAL. for the parking brake. Always apply the injure those in or near the vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL (N) When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such CAUTION! as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading Use this range when the vehicle is standing for conditions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong Before moving the transmission gear selector ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode condition of your transmission. If the transmission transmission will not shift above FIFTH gear, but cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is will shift through the lower gears normally. Transmission function is monitored electronically required.
STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING CRUISE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED OWER TEERING LUID HECK Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined The standard power steering system provides When engaged, the Cruise Control takes over service interval is not required. The fluid should increased vehicle response and ease of accelerator operations at speeds greater than only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal...
STARTING AND OPERATING CTIVATE PEED ETTING CCELERATE ASSING Push the on/off button to activate the Cruise To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed While the Cruise Control is set, press the Control. The cruise indicator light in the instrument accelerator to pass as you would normally. When When the Cruise Control is set, you can increase cluster display will illuminate.
STARTING AND OPERATING Interaction With Trailer Towing ESUME PEED The ParkSense system is automatically To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) deactivated when a trailer equipped by Mopar® is button and release. Resume can be used at any hitched to the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING ENSE SSIST LERTS If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when REVERSE gear is engaged, an audible alert is activated. The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The pauses between the tones are directly proportional to the distance from the obstacle.
STARTING AND OPERATING Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you terpreting a close object as a sensor problem, ENSE SSIST could damage the sensors. causing a failure indication to be displayed in AILURE NDICATIONS the instrument cluster display. ENSE SSIST A malfunction of the ParkSense sensors...
STARTING AND OPERATING “Check Entire Surroundings” across the top of the When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the CAUTION! screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. width of the vehicle and will show separate zones The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the that will help indicate the distance to the rear of ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is ...
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should Never have any smoking materials lit in or only be used as a parking aid. The ParkView near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed camera is unable to view every obstacle or or the tank is being filled.
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Type of vehicle Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a Month, Day, and Hour of manufacture (MDH) The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the The bar code allows a computer scanner to read represents the actual tire size on your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) VERLOADING and the way the brakes operate. The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, NOTE: vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination.
STARTING AND OPERATING Tongue Weight (TW) Weight-Carrying Hitch hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue vehicle and trailer configuration/loading to comply ball by the trailer.
STARTING AND OPERATING RAILER ITCH LASSIFICATION The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
STARTING AND OPERATING RAILER OWING EIGHTS AXIMUM OWING EQUIREMENTS WARNING! RAILER EIGHT ATINGS To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in drivetrain components, the following guidelines NOTE: the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the are recommended.
STARTING AND OPERATING When replacing tires with a higher load carrying WARNING! WARNING! capacity they will not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits. When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not Total weight must be distributed between the ...
STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And WARNING! Wiring Towing any trailer will increase your stopping Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer distance. When towing, you should allow for size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are additional space between your vehicle and the required for motoring safety.
STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Range Select (ERS) OWING When using the ERS shift control, select the Before towing, practice turning, stopping, and highest gear that allows for adequate perfor- backing up the trailer in an area located away from mance and avoids frequent downshifts.
STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) OWING EHICLE EHIND NOTHER EHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Front Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE: When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING TIPS — A Traction ECREATIONAL OWING UTOMATIC When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible RANSMISSION RIVING LIPPERY URFACES for a wedge of water to build up between the tire Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front and road surface.
STARTING AND OPERATING RIVING HROUGH ATER WARNING! CAUTION! Driving through water more than a few inches/ Driving through standing water limits your Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving centimeters deep will require extra caution to vehicle’s traction capabilities.
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT SYSTEMS UCONNECT SETTINGS WARNING! For detailed information about your Uconnect The Uconnect system uses a combination of ONLY insert trusted devices/components into system, refer to Ú page 89. buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the your vehicle. Media of unknown origin could faceplate located on the center of the instrument possibly contain malicious software, and if NOTE:...
MULTIMEDIA 3/3 NAV S Push the Settings button on the faceplate to When making a selection, press one button on the CONNECT ETTINGS display the menu setting screen. In this mode, the touchscreen to enter the desired menu. Once in Uconnect system allows you to access the desired menu, press and release the preferred programmable features that may be equipped.
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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 on. To access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “With Brightness Headlights On” setting will increase or decrease the brightness with the headlight on;...
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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 When set to “Brief”, the system provides a shortened audio description.
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MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting will allow you to set the date. The selectable options are “Date”, Set Date “Month”, and “Year”. You can also change the clock settings. Show Time Status This setting will place the time in the radio’s status bar. Safety/Assistance When the Safety/Assistance button is pressed, the system displays the option related to the vehicle’s safety settings.
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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 sound the horn when the key fob’s Lock button is pushed.
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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 music from an audio device or smartphone. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
MULTIMEDIA Phone/Bluetooth® When the Phone/Bluetooth® button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the option 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.
MULTIMEDIA Restore Settings When the Restore Settings button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the option related to resetting the Uconnect system back to its factory settings. This setting can clear personal data and reset selected settings from other menus. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT INTRODUCTION NOTE: 1 — SCREEN OFF Button Uconnect screen images are for illustration 2 — Mute Button purposes only and may not reflect exact software DENTIFYING ADIO 3 — BACK Button for your vehicle. 4 — Settings Button 5 —...
MULTIMEDIA Feature Description Settings Push the Settings button to access the Uconnect Settings. BACK Push the BACK button to return to a previous page. Push the ENTER/BROWSE button to accept a highlighted selection on the ENTER/BROWSE & TUNE/SCROLL Knob screen. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL rotary knob to scroll through a list or tune a radio station.
MULTIMEDIA Please read and follow these safety precautions. Keep drinks, rain and other sources of moisture AFETY ENERAL NFORMATION Failure to do so may result in injury or property away from your system. Besides damage to your Safety Guidelines damage.
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT MODES SEEK FUNCTIONS The radio is equipped with the following modes: Seek Up And Seek Down ADIO Press and release the Seek Up or Seek Operating Radio Mode SiriusXM® Radio Down button on the touchscreen to tune the Push the RADIO button on the faceplate to enter radio to the next available station or channel.
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MULTIMEDIA Press the available number button on the SIRIUSXM® SATELLITE RADIO MODE SiriusXM® services require subscriptions sold touchscreen to begin selecting a desired station. separately after the trial included with the new Once a number has been entered, any numbers vehicle purchase.
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MULTIMEDIA No Subscription When in Satellite mode: Radios equipped with a satellite receiver require a The SXM button on the touchscreen is high- subscription to the SiriusXM® Service. When the lighted. radio does not have the necessary subscription, The SiriusXM® Presets are displayed at the top ...
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MULTIMEDIA Replay The replay function provides a means to store and replay up to 22 minutes of music audio and 48 minutes of talk radio. Once the channel is switched, content in replay memory is lost. Press the Replay button on the touchscreen. The Play/Pause, Rewind/Forward and Live buttons will display at the top of the screen, along with the replay time. You can exit by pressing the Replay button on the touchscreen any time during the Replay mode.
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MULTIMEDIA Browse In SXM Favorites Favorites Press the Favorites button on the touchscreen to Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to Press the Favorites button on the Browse screen. activate the Favorites Menu, which will time out edit Presets, Favorites, Game Zone, and Jump The Favorites menu provides a means to edit the within 20 seconds in absence of user interaction.
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MULTIMEDIA Game Zone Remove Selection/Trash Can Icon AUDIO SETTINGS Press the Game Zone button, located at the left of Press the Remove Selection tab at the top of the Press the Audio button within the Settings Main screen. Press the Delete All button on the the Browse screen.
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MULTIMEDIA Audio Setting Description Press the Balance button on the touchscreen to balance audio between the front speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front speakers. Press Balance the Front, Rear, Left or Right buttons or press and drag the red Speaker icon to adjust the Balance.
MULTIMEDIA RADIO VOICE COMMANDS AUDIO SOURCE SELECTION EDIA Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM, or Once in Media Mode, press the Source button and Operating Media Mode SiriusXM® Satellite Radio stations you would like the desired mode button. USB and Bluetooth® are to hear.
MULTIMEDIA INFO Browse Fast Seek Up /Fast Seek Down Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to Press the Info button to display the current track Press and hold the Right Arrow or Left Arrow select Artist, Album, Genre, Song, Playlist or Folder information.
MULTIMEDIA Voice Commands Media Uconnect Phone supports the following features: Reviewing your recent Incoming SMS Messages. Voice Activated Features Uconnect offers connections via USB and Pairing up to 10 phones/audio devices for easy Bluetooth®. Voice operation is only available for ...
MULTIMEDIA Uconnect Voice Command Button You will be prompted for a specific command and WARNING! then guided through the available options. The Uconnect Voice Command button on your ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel is only used for “barge in” and when Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait ...
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MULTIMEDIA HELP COMMAND phone is currently connected with the system, this pop-up will not appear. If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want 3. Select “Yes” to begin the pairing process. to know your options at any prompt, say “Help” following the beep.
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MULTIMEDIA NOTE: 9. When the pairing process has successfully You can also use the following VR command to completed, the system will prompt you to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen If there is no device currently connected with the choose whether or not this is your favorite on the radio: system, a pop-up will appear.
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MULTIMEDIA CONNECTING TO A PARTICULAR MOBILE 1. Press the Uconnect Phone Pairing on the PHONEBOOK DOWNLOAD (AUTOMATIC touchscreen or Settings button on the PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE AFTER PAIRING PHONEBOOK TRANSFER FROM MOBILE faceplate. PHONE) — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect Phone will automatically connect to the 2.
MULTIMEDIA TO REMOVE A FAVORITE — IF EQUIPPED Depending on the maximum number of entries Mobile Phonebook downloaded, there may be a short delay before Recent Call Log 1. To remove a Favorite, select “Favorites” from the latest downloaded names can be used. Until the Phone main screen.
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MULTIMEDIA Other phone call features include: You can also push the VR button on your steering ANSWER OR IGNORE AN INCOMING CALL — wheel and perform the operation. For example, say CALL CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS End Call “Show my incoming calls”. If a call is currently in progress and you have Hold/Unhold/Resume ...
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MULTIMEDIA TOGGLING BETWEEN CALLS — IF EQUIPPED JOIN CALLS CALL CONTINUATION When two calls are in progress (one active and one Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on hold), press the Join/Merge Calls Call button on the Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition the Phone main screen to combine all calls into a has been switched to OFF.
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MULTIMEDIA Things You Should Know About Uconnect Audio Performance WARNING! Phone Audio quality is maximized under: ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the Low-To-Medium Blower Setting VOICE COMMAND wheel. You have full responsibility and assume Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed ...
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MULTIMEDIA Did You Know: Your mobile phone must have the Push the Phone button and wait for the beep to PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES full implementation of the Message Access Profile say a command. See some examples: Stuck in (MAP) to take advantage of this feature.
MULTIMEDIA NAVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED To enable Siri, push and hold, then release the Using Search Uconnect Voice Recognition (VR) button on the Press the Search button in the Main menu to steering wheel. After you hear a double beep, you —...
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MULTIMEDIA Feature Description Back Button Press the Back button to return to the previous screen. Enter your search term in the search input box. As you type, matching Search Box addresses and Points of Interest (POI) are shown. Press this button to change the type of search to any of the following: Whole Map: Select this option to search your current map with no limit to ...
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MULTIMEDIA Feature Description Show/Hide Keyboard Button Press this button to show or hide the keyboard. Select this button to switch between showing the results in a list or showing List/Map Button the results on the map. Keyboard Layout Button Press this button to change your keyboard layout to another language. Press this button to use numbers and symbols on your keyboard.
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MULTIMEDIA 4. Select “Drive”. 2. Select a POI category, such as “Restaurant”. If Planning A Route — Searching By Entering you select a POI category, only POIs from that Coordinates category are shown. You can then select an 1. Press the Search Type button. the desired POI.
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MULTIMEDIA Planning A Route Using My Places You also have an option to view the parking lots in a list by pressing the Menu button. 1. Select the Main Menu button. 2. Select a parking lot from the map or the list. 2.
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MULTIMEDIA CURRENT ROUTE MENU Route Option Description Press the button to clear the currently planned route. The Current Route Menu will close, and the screen will return to the Clear Route Map View. Press the button while driving on a planned route to show up to three alternative routes on the Map View. Each alternative route shows the difference in travel time.
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MULTIMEDIA Route Option Description Avoid Toll Roads And More Select the button to avoid some types of route features that are on your currently planned route. These include ferries, toll roads and unpaved roads. Press the button to see a list of turn-by-turn instructions for the planned route. The instructions include the following information: Current location ...
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MULTIMEDIA Route Option Description Press the button to change the type of route used to plan the route. The route will be recalculated using the new route type selected. You can select the following types of routes: Fastest Route Change Route Type Shortest Route ...
MULTIMEDIA Voice Command — If Equipped NOTE: moving in your direction of travel, change the 2D Press the Help button in the Main menu then press and 3D default settings Ú page 123. ABOUT VOICE COMMAND “What can I say?” to see a full list of commands. NOTE: 2.
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MULTIMEDIA Feature Description Switch View Button Select the Switch View button to change between the Map View and the Guidance View. Press this button to view the following information: The direction of your next turn Instruction Panel The distance to your next turn ...
MULTIMEDIA Advanced Lane Guidance NOTE: Lane guidance is not available for all intersections or in all countries. Your Navigation system helps you prepare for highway exits and junctions by showing the correct driving lane for your planned route. As you approach an exit or junction, the lane you need is shown on the screen and in the instruction Map View panel.
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MULTIMEDIA Feature Description Press the Back button to return to an overview of the route. If no route is planned, pressing this button moves the map to put Back Button your current location at the center. Symbols are used on the map to show the destination and saved places Ú page 125. Map symbols include: Your destination ...
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MULTIMEDIA Voices Read Foreign Street Names Out Loud (if Automatic Zoom: Select “Automatic Zoom” to equipped): Use this setting to control whether change how your system zooms in Guidance ABOUT VOICES foreign street names are read out loud as part of View when you approach a turn or intersection.
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MULTIMEDIA SHOW ON ROUTE GUIDANCE VIEW STYLE Fastest Route You can choose whether you would like the In the settings menu, select “Show On Route” to Select this setting to choose between 3D and 2D Navigation system to choose the fastest route to see any of the following options in the route bar: versions of the Guidance View.
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MULTIMEDIA Safety Warnings: You can change settings for Points Of Interest Interest.” You can also select a POI category whether you want to be warned, never warned, to only see POI search results from that ABOUT POINTS OF INTEREST or warned only if you are speeding.
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MULTIMEDIA ADDING A LOCATION TO MY PLACES The following items are always in My Places: Adding A Location From The Map Home: Your home location can be your home 1. In Map View, move the map and zoom in until Adding From My Places ...
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MULTIMEDIA Adding A Location Using Search DELETING A LOCATION FROM MY PLACES Important Safety Notices And Warnings 1. In the Main Menu, press “Search”. Deleting A Recent Destination From My Places GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM 2. Enter the name or address of a location using 1.
MULTIMEDIA EDIA EGULATORY AFETY NFORMATION Pushing the top of the switch once goes to the next track on the selected media (USB/Bluetooth®). US/CANADA Pushing the bottom of the switch once goes to the Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within eight seconds The radiated output power of the internal wireless after the current track begins to play.
SAFETY SAFETY FEATURES WARNING! WARNING! The ABS contains sophisticated electronic The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including HEEL RAKE equipment that may be susceptible to interfer- those resulting from excessive speed in turns, (ABS) YSTEM ence caused by improperly installed or high following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- output radio transmitting equipment.
SAFETY (EBC) ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the LECTRONIC RAKE ONTROL WARNING! vehicle path intended by the driver and compares YSTEM it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent path does not match the intended path, ESC Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced the natural laws of physics from acting on the...
SAFETY soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed cause wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate WARNING! and corrected. brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur. Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly ...
SAFETY will roll down the hill. The system will release brake Traction Control System (TCS) power may be reduced and you may feel the pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle brakes being applied to individual wheels to TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of applied as the vehicle starts to move in the attempt to stop the trailer from swaying.
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SAFETY The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle For example, your vehicle may have a CAUTION! is driven — this is normal and there should be no recommended cold (parked for more than three adjustment for this increased pressure. hours) placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa).
SAFETY The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility next to facilities emitting the same radio Pressure Warnings to maintain correct tire pressure using an accu- frequencies as the TPMS sensors.
SAFETY OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 3. Regular size spare tire (not equipped with 3. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a TPMS sensor): When mounted, during the rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the Some of the most important safety features in your normal drive the system will turn on the telltale front passenger seat, move the seat as far vehicle are the restraint systems:...
SAFETY Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the WARNING! outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The (BeltAlert) BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Never place a rear-facing child restraint in Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an front of an air bag.
SAFETY NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with In a collision, you and your passengers can Two people should never be belted into a outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is suffer much greater injuries if you are not prop- single seat belt.
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SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too collision and leave you with no protection. far forward, increasing the possibility of injury.
SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. To Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on lap/shoulder belt.
SAFETY NOTE: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is The front outboard seat belt system is equipped equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature with pretensioning devices that are designed to allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a in the upward position without pushing or...
SAFETY Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child The figure below illustrates the locking feature for each seating position. restraint is installed in a seating position that has (ALR) a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old Vehicle Without Rear Seat and under should always be properly restrained in The seat belt in the passenger seating position is...
SAFETY How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode The air bag system must be ready to protect you in is in the STOP/OFF/LOCK position the air bag a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and allow it to retract completely to disengage the...
SAFETY The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. WARNING! four to eight-second interval. The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag covers. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit- ...
SAFETY This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or Front Air Bag Operation The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper passenger side of the instrument panel separate front passenger seat belt buckle switch that Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional detects whether the driver or front passenger seat and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to protection by supplementing the seat belts.
SAFETY Supplemental Side Air Bags When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental the space between the occupant and the door.
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SAFETY occupant protection. In side impacts, the Side Air WARNING! WARNING! Bags deploy independently; a left side impact deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right-side Do not mount equipment, or stack luggage or Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate) ...
SAFETY Air Bag System Components If A Deployment Occurs Rollover Events Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners are The front air bags are designed to deflate NOTE: designed to activate in certain rollover events. The immediately after deployment. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring NOTE:...
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SAFETY As the air bags deflate, you may see some NOTE: Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal of these other functions in response to the Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior ...
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 position and remove the key from recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
SAFETY NOTE: Children 12 years or younger should ride properly Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly Safety Standards.
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...
SAFETY Infant And Child Restraints All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a Safety experts recommend that children ride belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the ...
SAFETY 1. Can the child sit all the way back against the If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” WARNING! back of the vehicle seat? then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder When your child restraint is not in use, secure ...
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SAFETY Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Vehicles Equipped With Rear Seating For instructions on installing child restraints in commercial vehicles without rear seating, see Ú page 163. Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X” Below Combined Weight of LATCH –...
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SAFETY Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren LATCH Positions For Installing Child Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for (LATCH) Restraint System Restraints In This Vehicle — Vehicles Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The Equipped With Rear Seating LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH-equipped child seats.
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SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child of the child and the child restraint is 65 lb (29.5 kg). Use the restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the 65 lb (29.5 kg) seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once...
SAFETY Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages — Center Seat LATCH Vehicles Equipped With Rear Seating Vehicles Equipped With Rear Seating WARNING! The lower anchorages are round bars There are tether strap anchorages Do not install a child restraint in the center that are found at the rear of the seat behind each rear seating position ...
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SAFETY 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and 5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child through the child restraint belt path and then restraint rearward and downward into the on the tether strap of the child seat so that buckle it.
SAFETY Installing Child Restraints Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Vehicle Seat Belt In Vehicles With Rear Child Restraints In This Vehicle Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap Seating portion of the seat belt tight around the child Child restraint systems are designed to be secured...
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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...
SAFETY Installing A Child Restraint With A 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly retractor to pass it through the belt path of the by pulling back and forth on the child seat at Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor child restraint.
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SAFETY 1. Look behind the seating position where you Installing Child Restraints In Commercial plan to install the child restraint to find the Vehicles — Vehicles Not Equipped With tether anchorage. If the seat can be moved, Rear Seating you may need to move the seat forward to This commercial vehicle is not designed for use as provide better access to the tether a family vehicle and is not intended for carrying...
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SAFETY Installing Child Restraints Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing WARNING! Vehicle Seat Belt In Vehicles Without Rear Child Restraints (Commercial Vehicle) Improper installation or failure to properly Seating secure a child restraint can lead to failure of Child restraint systems are designed to be secured the restraint.
SAFETY 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it Installing Child Restraints Using The Top 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. is locked, you should not be able to pull out any Tether Anchorage (Commercial Vehicle) webbing.
SAFETY SAFETY TIPS Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are have questions regarding the seat belt or retractor secured by seat belts.
SAFETY Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! WARNING! Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle. ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your NEVER place any objects under the floor mat Only use a floor mat that does not interfere with the vehicle.
SAFETY system and adjacent body areas for broken, ERIODIC AFETY HECKS HOULD XHAUST damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. UTSIDE EHICLE Open seams or loose connections could permit WARNING! exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger Tires Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain compartment.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS When you must leave the vehicle to seek WARNING! assistance, the Hazard Warning Flashers will The Hazard Warning Flashers button is located on continue to operate even though the ignition is The jack is designed to be used as a tool for ...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY — 6. Block both front and rear of the wheel EMOVING PARE diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For QUIPPED example, if the front driver’s wheel is being changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel. 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counter- clockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch extension only.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give ACKING NSTRUCTIONS WARNING! clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable. If working on or near a roadway, be extremely WARNING! careful of motor traffic. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to To ensure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are ...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Placement for the front and rear jacking locations are critical. See the following images for proper jacking locations. Front Lifting Point Rear Lifting Point Jacking Locations 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug bolts with the wrench handle by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with WARNING! wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Then pull the wheel off the hub. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 9. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle Ú page 175. 10. Stow the jack and tools under the driver’s seat. 11. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. Tighten the bolts with the wrench handle. WARNING! 5. Rotate the winch mechanism clockwise until To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the the wheel is properly stowed under the vehicle jack, do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the and until the wench makes three audible vehicle has been lowered.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ERVICE TORAGE WARNING! The Tire Service Kit is located under the passenger If the tire has any sidewall damage. seat. If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure. If the tire has any damage from driving on ...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Attach the clear flexible filling tube of the WARNING! WARNING! compressor directly to the tire valve and repeat the inflation process. The metal end fitting from Power Plug may get Take care not to allow the contents of Tire ...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY JUMP STARTING REPARATIONS TARTING 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 Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! WARNING! 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged whenever the hood is raised.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If frequent jump starting is required to start your NOTE: CAUTION! vehicle you should have the battery and charging There are steps that you can take to slow down an system inspected at an authorized dealer. impending overheat condition: Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Using the Allen Key, undo the lower steering 7. Once the key is removed, reinstall the steering column cover screws, and remove the lower column cover. cover. CAUTION! It is advisable to contact an authorized dealer to have the reinstall procedure carried out.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Insert a small screwdriver or a similar tool into shift back and forth between DRIVE (D) and WARNING! the gear selector override access hole, then REVERSE (R), while gently pressing the push and hold the override release lever down. accelerator.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheel OFF The Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Front Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED Flatbed...
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM CAUTION! (EARS) Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur. This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, Accident Response System. ...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING 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 AINTENANCE Refer to the maintenance schedule for the required maintenance intervals. 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 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, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace the cabin air filter. Change brake fluid every two years. Replace spark plugs. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L NGINE OMPARTMENT 1 — Air Cleaner Filter Cover 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Cap 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 4 —...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE HECKING EVEL CAUTION! WARNING! To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will Commercially available windshield washer must be maintained at the correct level. Check the cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could solvents are flammable.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE American Petroleum Institute (API) CAUTION! Approved Engine Oil An authorized dealer has the qualified service It is essential when replacing the cables on These symbols mean that the oil has been certified personnel, special tools, and equipment to the battery that the positive cable is attached by the API.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Materials Added To Engine Oil fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension NGINE LEANER ILTER should also be checked at this time. The manufacturer strongly recommends against For the proper maintenance intervals Ú page 187. the addition of any additives (other than leak WARNING! NOTE: detection dyes) to the engine oil.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — Wiper Service Position The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the Autumn and Spring. R-1234yf If it is necessary to lift the blade from the Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant, windshield (In the event of snow or blade R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydroflu- such as Mopar®...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst XHAUST YSTEM CAUTION! overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off The best protection against carbon monoxide entry the engine and allow it to cool. Service, including a The catalytic converter requires the use of ...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. DO Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine WARNING! NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP coolant products. Do not use additional rust WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away ...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Please review these recommendations for using Some vehicles require special tools to add WARNING! OAT engine coolant that meets the requirements of coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems the manufacturer Material Standard MS.90032. properly could lead to severe internal engine Do not open a hot engine cooling system.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Coolant Level If an examination of your engine compartment RAKE YSTEM shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the The coolant expansion bottle provides a quick In order to ensure brake system performance, all vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon visual method for determining that the coolant brake system components should be inspected dissipate.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Special Additives WARNING! WARNING! It is strongly recommended against using any Use only the manufacturer recommended Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contam- special additives in the transmission. Automatic brake fluid Ú page 237. Using the wrong type inate the brake fluid.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE — I PFITTER ONNECTORS QUIPPED Function CAUTION! Not Connected The preparation connectors are to be only used by If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit an upfitters. This connector is located under the dash. Generator Voltage authorized dealer immediately. Severe Sensor 2 transmission damage may occur.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE USES Function Power Supply General Information WARNING! When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or Upfitter Connector any other material.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Underhood Fuses CAUTION! The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right If it is necessary to wash the engine side of the engine compartment, next to the compartment, take care not to directly hit the battery. To access the fuses, remove fasteners and fuse box or the windshield wiper motors with remove the cover.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Power Distribution Center Location The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description * If Equipped 60 Amp Blue – Body Controller Rear Power Windows, Fog Lamps, 40 Amp Orange...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description * If Equipped Rear Power Windows, Front Heated 30 Amp Green – Seats Fog Lamps * 20 Amp Yellow – Front Heated Seats * 20 Amp Yellow – Ignition Switch 40 Amp Orange –...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description * If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow BSM System BSM System, Positive Key and – 5 Amp Tan Steering Angle Sensor 2nd Instrument Panel Power Outlet – 15 Amp Blue (Battery) 20 Amp Yellow –...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. NOTE: Please contact an authorized dealer for BCM fuse replacement. Interior Power Distribution Center Location Fuse Panel Cavity Locations Cavity Mini Fuse...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Central Unit Fuse Panel — If Equipped The central power fuse panel is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel Central Power Distribution Location Cavity Mini Fuse Description * If Equipped 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Passenger * 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Driver *...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE EPLACEMENT Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part Numbers In the instance a bulb needs to be replaced, this section includes bulb description and replacement part numbers. All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved. NOTE: See an authorized dealer for LED bulb replacement.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Exterior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Rear Side Marker Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized adealer) Center Mount Brake Lamp Reverse Light W16W Front Fog Lamps NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from an authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced visit an authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE FRONT/REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS Replacing Interior Bulbs The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster as follows: The front/rear side marker lamps are LED and not DOME LAMP WITH SPOT LIGHTS serviced separately. See an authorized dealer for THIRD BRAKE LIGHT (CENTER MOUNT) See the following steps to replace: replacement of these lights.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE REAR ROOF LAMP 2. Open the cover. See the following steps to replace: 1. Remove roof lamp by pressing the tabs, using a suitable tool. Dome Lamp 1 — Protective Cover Roof Lamp (Reverse Side) 2 — Bulbs 1 —...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Markings NOTE: 3. Replace the bulb releasing them from the side contacts making sure that the new bulbs are P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on US correctly secured between the contacts. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”...
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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: Service Description: 95 = Load Index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions ...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition The vehicle B-pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the B-pillar front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) Cold Tire Inflation Pressure after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
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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.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Fuel Economy WARNING! WARNING! Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle shock.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to Radial Ply Tires CAUTION! 40 kPa) during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will WARNING! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, be too low.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Run Flat Tires — If Equipped Life Of Tire WARNING! Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces 50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a factors including, but not limited to: generated by excessive wheel speeds may rapid loss of inflation pressure.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as YPES WARNING! little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires All Season Tires — If Equipped from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or ...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE While studded tires improve performance on ice, your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized WARNING! skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. pattern.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Limited Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, The limited use spare tire is for temporary since the wheel is designed specifically for the Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low HEEL HEEL excessive brake dust, care must be taken in the Gloss Clear Coat Wheels All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals and and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned CAUTION! equipment to prevent damage to the wheels.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION variations in driving habits, service These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially practices, and differences in road UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as characteristics and climate.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Sustained high temperature can cause What Causes Corrosion? Disconnect the negative cable from battery. the material of the tire to degenerate Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal ...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE INTERIORS Special Care RESERVING ODYWORK If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you Washing EATS ABRIC ARTS drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your at least once a month.
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 Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to instrument panel, visible through the windshield.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or While operating on gasoline with the loose particles. recommended octane, hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a cause for concern. However, if the engine is heard making a heavy knocking sound, see an authorized dealer immediately.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CNG A LP F Problems that result from using gasoline EFORMULATED ASOLINE YSTEM containing more than 15% ethanol (E-15) or ODIFICATIONS Many areas of the country require the use of gasoline containing methanol are not the cleaner-burning gasoline referred to as responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or Modifications that allow the engine to run on “reformulated gasoline”.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ATERIALS DDED YSTEM AUTIONS CAUTION! Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! octane rating, gasolines that contain detergents, sold as octane enhancers, is not recom- corrosion, and stability additives are Follow these guidelines to maintain your mended.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part We recommend using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Engine Coolant (240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS.90032. We recommend using Mopar®...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Use only Mopar® ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Automatic Transmission Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
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 contract you may have purchased from another require assistance can use the special needs relay Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 service offered by Bell Canada.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. See the Warranty Information for the terms and 50 U NITED TATES provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to ANADA , D.C. ASHINGTON this vehicle and market. Refer to If you believe that your vehicle has a www.mopar.com/om for further information.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE GENERAL INFORMATION Diagnostic Procedure Manuals La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with Uconnect 1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These The following regulatory statement applies to manuals make it easy to find and fix problems on cause interferencia perjudicial y...
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INDEX Alterations/Modifications Bluetooth ....196 ............7 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) Vehicle Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone ..........234 ....196 ....105 Additives, Fuel Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) Or Audio Device After Pairing ......108 ........... 197 ........... 7 Advance Phone Connectivity Disposal Body Builders Guide ......
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.
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Whether it is providing information about specific product features, taking a tour through your vehicle’s heritage, knowing what steps to take following an accident or scheduling your next appointment, we know you will find the app an important extension of your Ram vehicle. Simply download the app, select your make and model and enjoy the ride. To get this app, go directly to the App Store or Google Play Store and enter the search keyword “ram toolbox”...
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