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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Driving and Alcohol
Vehicles Sold in Canada
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction
A Message from Daimlerchrysler Corporation
How to Use this Manual
Warnings and Cautions
Van Conversions/Campers
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
A Word about Your Keys
Ignition Key Removal
Locking Doors with the Key
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
Sentry Key
Replacement Keys
Customer Key Programming
General Information
Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped
If You Wish to Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
System
Security Alarm System - if Equipped
Rearming of the System
To Set the Alarm
To Disarm the System
Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
To Unlock the Doors
To Lock the Doors
Using the Panic Alarm
General Information
Transmitter Battery Service
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 21
Door Locks
Manual Door Locks - if Equipped
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
Child Protection Door Lock
Windows
Power Windows - if Equipped
Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
Wind Buffeting
Occupant Restraints
Lap/Shoulder Belts
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - if Equipped
Center Lap Belts
Seat Belt Pretensioners - if Equipped
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert )
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
Seat Belt Extender
Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
Child Restraint
New Engine Break-In
Safety Tips
Transporting Passengers
Exhaust Gas
Lock Your Vehicle
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
Mirrors
Inside Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
Outside Mirrors
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
Electronic Power Mirrors - if Equipped
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - if Equipped
Operation
Phone Call Features
Uconnect System Features
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect System
General Information
Seats
40-20-40 Front Seat
Reclining Seats
Adjustable Head Restraints
Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - if Equipped
Power Seats - if Equipped
Rear Seat Features - Mega Cab Models
Heated Seats - if Equipped
To Open and Close the Hood
Lights
Interior Lights
Battery Saver
Headlamp Delay
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)
Lights-On Reminder
Fog Lights - if Equipped
Cargo Light - if Equipped
Multifunction Control Lever
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washers
Tilt Steering Column
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
Adjustment
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
To Activate
To Set at a Desired Speed
To Deactivate
To Resume Speed
To Vary the Speed Setting
To Accelerate for Passing
Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - Diesel Only
Dome/Reading Lights
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
Perform Service
Compass/Temperature Button
150 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
Programming Homelink
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Using Homelink
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
Security
Troubleshooting Tips
General Information
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
Open Sunroof - Express Mode
Closing Sunroof - Express
Pinch Protect Feature
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 159
Pinch Protect Override
Venting Sunroof - Express
Sunshade Operation
Wind Buffeting
Sunroof Maintenance
Sunroof Fully Closed
Electrical Power Outlets
Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver
Cupholders
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
Seats) - Automatic Transmission
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
Seats) - Automatic Transmission
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Manual Transmission
Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab ) - if Equipped
Rear Cupholder (Mega Cab )
Storage
Center Storage Compartment (40-20-40 Seat)
If Equipped
Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) - if Equipped
Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)
Storage and Seats (Mega Cab Models)
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab Models)
Rear Window Features
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped
Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
174 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
Pickup Box
Easy-Off Tailgate
Slide-In Campers
Camper Applications
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
Instruments and Controls
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster - 6.7L Diesel Engine
Instrument Cluster Description
Electronic Digital Clock
Clock Setting Procedure
Radio General Information
Radio Broadcast Signals
Two Types of Signals
Electrical Disturbances
AM Reception
FM Reception
Sales Code REF - AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio with Optional Satellite Radio and Hands Free Phone Capability
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
Operating Instructions - CD Mode
Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone - if
Equipped
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - if
Sales Code RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands-Free Phone
Capabilities
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
Operating Instructions
Audio Play)
Play)
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
Audio Play)
Load/Eject Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Operating Instructions
Sales Code RAK - Am/Fm/Cassette/CD (6-Disc) Radio with Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, and WMA Capabilities
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
Operating Instructions - Tape Player
Seek Button
Fast Forward (FF)
Rewind (RW)
Tape Eject
Scan Button
Changing Tape Direction
Metal Tape Selection
Pinch Roller Release
Noise Reduction
Audio Play)
Load/Eject Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play)
Load/Eject Button
WMA Play)
Sales Code REC - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Navigation System
Equipped
REC Setting the Clock
Satellite Radio - if Equipped
System Activation
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK Radios
Selecting a Channel
Storing and Selecting Preset Channels
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button - if Equipped
PTY Button Scan
PTY Button Seek
Satellite Antenna
Reception Quality
Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) - if Equipped
Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
Radio Operation
Tape Player
CD Player
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
Compact Disc Maintenance
Climate Controls
Heater Only - if Equipped
Air Conditioning and Heating
If Equipped
Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature
Control - if Equipped
Operating Tips
Operating Tips Chart
Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
Starting and Operating
Starting and Operating
Starting Procedures - Diesel Engines
Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
Manual Transmission - if Equipped
Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold
Air Temperature above 66°F (19°C)
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature below 66°F (19°C)
Starting Fluids
Normal Operation (Diesel Engine)
Cold Weather Precautions
Engine Idling
Stopping the Engine
Engine Speed Control
Operating Precautions
Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) - if Equipped
Transmission Shifting
Automatic Transmission with Overdrive
(68RFE) - if Equipped
Manual Transmission
Shifting
Downshifting
Reverse Shifting
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating
Information/Precautions
Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer
Case
Transfer Case Reminder Light
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (4 Position Switch) - if Equipped
Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted
Transfer Case
Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
Driving through Water
Flowing/Rising Water
Shallow Standing Water
Driving Off-Road
Parking Brake
Brake System
Brake Noise
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
Power Steering
Tire Safety Information
Tire Markings
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
Tires - General Information
Tire Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressures
Radial Ply Tires
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
Tire Spinning
Tread Wear Indicators
Life of Tire
Replacement Tires
Alignment and Balance
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
Tire Chains
Snow Tires
Tire Rotation Recommendations
Dual Rear Wheels
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - if Equipped
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) "Light Load" Reset Switch Description - if Equipped
Tire Pressure Monitor System Components
General Information
Engine Runaway
Fuel Requirements
Fuel Requirements (6.7L Diesel Engines)
Adding Fuel (Diesel Engines)
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
Bulk Fuel Storage
Vehicle Loading
Certification Label
Trailer Towing
Common Towing Definitions
Trailer Hitch Classification
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Towing Requirements
Towing Tips
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
Snowplow
Before Plowing
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
Methods for Removing Snow
Operating Tips
General Maintenance
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
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Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
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Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
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Understanding Your Instrument Panel
185
Starting and Operating
265
What to Do in Emergencies
385
Maintaining Your Vehicle
407
If You Need Consumer Assistance
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