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Summarization of Contents
Introduction
How to Use This Manual
Provides guidance on navigating the manual to find desired information efficiently.
Warnings and Cautions
Highlights important safety warnings and cautions to prevent collision, injury, or vehicle damage.
Vehicle Identification Number
Explains the location and importance of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
Warns about the potential impact of vehicle modifications on safety and roadworthiness.
Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
A Word About Your Keys
Details the vehicle's key systems, including ignition and keyless entry fobs.
Sentry Key®
Explains the Sentry Key® Immobilizer System, which prevents unauthorized vehicle operation.
Vehicle Security Alarm – If Equipped
Describes how the vehicle security alarm is activated, armed, and disarmed.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) – If Equipped
Explains the functions of the Remote Keyless Entry system, including locking and unlocking doors.
Remote Starting System – If Equipped
Details how to use the remote start system to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle.
Door Locks
Covers manual and power door lock operation, including child-protection locks.
Windows
Explains power window operation, including auto-down and anti-pinch features.
Occupant Restraints
Discusses the importance of seat belts and advanced front airbags for occupant safety.
Engine Break-In Recommendations
Provides guidance on proper engine break-in procedures for optimal performance and durability.
Safety Tips
Offers essential safety advice for transporting passengers and handling exhaust gas.
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
Mirrors
Covers interior and exterior mirror adjustments, automatic dimming, and folding features.
Seats
Explains power seat adjustments, lumbar support, heated/ventilated seats, and folding seat features.
Lights
Details operation of headlights, parking lights, fog lights, and interior lighting systems.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Explains windshield wiper operation, intermittent system, washers, mist feature, and rain sensing.
Electronic Speed Control
Explains how to activate, set, vary, and deactivate the electronic speed control (cruise control).
ParkSense® Rear Park Assist – If Equipped
Describes the ParkSense® system, providing visual and audible parking assistance.
Overhead Console – If Equipped
Covers features like courtesy lights, power sunroof, garage door opener, and rear window controls.
Power Sunroof – If Equipped
Explains the operation of the power sunroof, including express open, close, and venting functions.
Electrical Power Outlets
Details the location and use of auxiliary 12-volt power outlets for charging accessories.
RamBox® – If Equipped
Details the integrated RamBox® system, including side storage bins and tie-down systems.
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Features
Provides an overview and illustration of the vehicle's instrument panel features and controls.
Instrument Cluster – Premium
Details the premium instrument cluster layout, including gauges and indicators.
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
Explains the function of individual instrument cluster gauges and warning lights like Tachometer and ABS.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Describes the EVIC's driver-interactive display, its sections, and how to navigate through menus.
Uconnect® Access Settings
Explains how to access and configure customer programmable features via the Uconnect® system.
Starting and Operating
Starting Procedures
Covers normal starting, keyless entry starting, extreme cold weather starting, and procedures for a failed start.
Stop/Start System – If Equipped
Explains the operation of the Stop/Start system, including automatic and manual modes and potential malfunctions.
Automatic Transmission
Explains transmission shift interlocks, gear selector operation, and electronic range selection.
Four-Wheel Drive Operation – If Equipped
Covers manually and electronically shifted transfer cases, including mode positions and shifting procedures.
Air Suspension System – If Equipped
Describes the air suspension system's modes, operation, and automatic height adjustments.
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
Provides tips on acceleration, traction, and precautions for driving on snow, mud, sand, and icy surfaces.
Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) – If Equipped
Details winch components, accessories, operation, and safety precautions for vehicle recovery.
Electronic Brake Control System
Covers ABS, TCS, BAS, HSA, ESC, and TSC systems for enhanced vehicle stability and control.
Tires – General Information
Provides general information on tire safety, markings, pressure, and general tire care.
Trailer Towing
Provides safety tips, definitions, and weight ratings for towing trailers with the vehicle.
What to Do in Emergencies
Hazard Warning Flashers
Explains how to use the hazard warning flashers for emergency signaling when the vehicle is disabled.
If Your Engine Overheats
Provides steps to reduce overheating potential and actions to take if the temperature gauge indicates HOT.
Jacking and Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks
Covers safety warnings and procedures for changing a tire on 1500 series trucks.
Jacking and Tire Changing 2500 and 3500 Series Trucks
Details safety warnings and procedures for changing a tire on 2500 and 3500 series trucks.
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
Explains how to use a rocking motion to free a vehicle stuck in mud, sand, or snow.
Emergency Tow Hooks – If Equipped
Discusses the use of emergency tow hooks for off-road recovery and warnings about their misuse.
Shift Lever Override
Provides procedures for temporarily moving the shift lever out of PARK if a malfunction occurs.
Manual Park Release – 8 Speed Transmission (3.6L Engine)
Explains how to use the manual park release to move the transmission out of PARK when the battery is dead.
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
Covers procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker or recreational towing methods.
Maintaining Your Vehicle
Engine Compartment – 3.6L
Identifies key components in the engine compartment for the 3.6L engine.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Explains the OBD II system, its function in monitoring vehicle performance, and MIL indicator.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Discusses emissions inspection requirements and the self-test procedure for OBD II readiness.
Maintenance Procedures
Outlines required maintenance services and other components that may need future servicing.
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Lists recommended fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts for engine, chassis, and transmission.
Bulb Replacement
Provides bulb numbers for interior and exterior lights and instructions for replacement.
Cooling System
Covers engine coolant checks, drain/flush/refill procedures, and pressure cap information.
Maintenance Schedules
Maintenance Schedule
Explains the automatic oil change indicator system and provides basic monthly checks.
Maintenance Chart
A detailed chart outlining required maintenance services based on mileage or time intervals.
If You Need Consumer Assistance
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
Offers tips on preparing for service appointments and making reasonable requests to service advisors.
If You Need Assistance
Directs customers to authorized dealers and manufacturer customer centers for assistance.
Reporting Safety Defects
Provides information on how to report safety defects to NHTSA and Transport Canada.
Publication Order Forms
Information on how to order additional manuals, including service and diagnostic procedure manuals.
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