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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Van Conversions/Campers ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed Index at the back of this Owner’s Manual It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Van Conversions/Campers
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should erating procedures which could result in an accident or also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions bodily injury.
Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- WARNING! mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ......18 Ignition Key Removal .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped ..20 Windows ......32 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) —...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Transporting Passengers ....77 Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags ...48 Exhaust Gas .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the Automatic Transmission key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized the LOCK position, and remove the key.
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the WARNING! lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the Never leave children alone in a vehicle.
Page 16: Locking Doors With The Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission—If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide anti-theft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys , CAUTION! or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle cally held against the ignition key being used when unattended.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you can program Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the seconds.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering tem’s memory.
Page 21: Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage Rearming of the System: the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. The Security Alarm System will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of headlights and security telltale Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System flashing, if the system has not been disabled.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the vehicle during vehicle operation, have the system checked by an and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, the alarm will authorized dealer.
Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF To Unlock The Doors EQUIPPED Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, the parking lights will flash on twice and, if installed, the cargo lamp will turn on for 30 seconds.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least four 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and vehicle. hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK 2.
Page 25: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 3. Continue to hold the UNLOCK button, wait at least remote keyless entry systems will function normally. four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press PANIC mode will not disarm the Security Alarm System and hold the LOCK button.
Page 26: Transmitter Battery Service
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter (RKE) fails to Transmitter Battery Service operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of the batteries is from one to two years.
Page 27: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED the back housing or the printed circuit board. This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the 1.
Page 28: How To Use Remote Start
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- To Enter Remote Start Mode matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- How To Use Remote Start onds.
Page 29: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch •...
Page 30: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and 3. Place the key into the ignition. a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. 4. Within 15 seconds cycle the key from the LOCK Automatic Door Locks –...
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock On Exit — If Equipped 4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four any door is opened.
Page 33: Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Child Protection Door Lock To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever UP To provide a safer environment for children riding in the to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child protection locks.
Page 34: Windows
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS WARNING! Power Windows—If Equipped Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 and on the rear doors of Quad Cab and Mega Cab WARNING! models. The windows will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position, and for ten Never leave children alone in a vehicle.
Page 36: Wind Buffeting
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window LOCKOUT Switch (4-Door Models Only) Wind Buffeting The window LOCKOUT switch on the driver’s door Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of allows you to disable the window control on the other pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the doors.
Page 37: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Please pay close attention to the information in this Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that section. It tells you how to use your restraint system they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as Some of the worst injuries happen when people are possible.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people belts are designed to go around the large bones of riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously your body.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is extended long enough to fit, insert the WARNING! latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, •...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Regular Cab Front Center Three-Point Belt The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pull the black buckle latch plate forward from the cab back panel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is an audible click.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop- erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 45: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. Press the button located on the upper belt guide, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best.
Page 46: Automatic Locking Retractors (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, buckle.
Page 47: Center Lap Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Center Lap Belts Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped The center seating position for the Quad Cab front seat The seat belts for both front seating positions are has a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
Page 48: Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert )
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert ) NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is or START position.
Page 49: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert ) can be reac- Seat Belt Extender tivated by repeating this procedure. If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System extender.
Page 50: Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)-Airbags
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat WARNING! hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the • proper performance of the window bags. Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimize 2. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat, see the the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch section. 1.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 5. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved WARNING! back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more 6.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners (if Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: equipped) • Occupant Restraint Controller • Driver Seat Track Position Sensor (if equipped) •...
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 the START or RUN positions. These include all of the WARNING! items listed above except the steering wheel and column, and knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru- position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to the airbags are not on and will not inflate.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are ON/OFF switch (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only). See Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch – (2500/ located in the center of the steering wheel and the right 3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) in this section for side of the instrument panel.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to NOTE: At no time should any supplemental restraint activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC system (SRS) component or SRS-related component or (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring fastener be modified or replaced with any part except the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – (2500/3500 because the infant has a medical condition which Regular Cab Vehicles Only) makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the infant; • is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat because there is no rear seat, because there is no rear seat position available, or because the child has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the...
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (2500/3500 Regular WARNING! Cab Vehicles Only) Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/ Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag ON/OFF shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck, Switch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, and or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or remove the key from the switch.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles or all of the following may occur: settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- turer’s instructions for cleaning.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Maintaining Your Airbag System NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING! Enhanced Accident Response System • Modifications to any part of the airbag system If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 62: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The light remains on or flickers after the six to eight- after airbag deployment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if second interval. an airbag deploys and are otherwise unavailable. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while NOTE: Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not driving.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for 2. Used defense litigation involving the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before DaimlerChrysler Corporation product accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to 3.
Page 64: Child Restraint
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Brake status (service and parking brakes) Children 12 years and younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in •...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Infants and Small Children infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing There are different sizes and types of restraints for by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are children from newborn size to the child almost large less than one year old.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- WARNING! ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child •...
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to restraint: allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and WARNING! pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle or child restraint.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind the seatback. (Refer to Child Restraint Tether Anchor later in this section.) Identification dots are located above the standard cab front seat lower anchorages as a guide for locating lower anchors.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mega Cab Rear Seats Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback tether anchorage, have been available for Quad Cab Rear Outboard Seats...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers of reach of children. It is recommended that before will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the older products.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing the Child Restraint System separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the WARNING! strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped Do not install child restraint systems equipped with with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 WARNING! WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the child restraint.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence - the square opening in the sheet metal. (Quad Cab Rear Seats) 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the 1.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and 6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur- restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and er’s instructions.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Multiple Child Restraints...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Tether Anchorage Points at All Three Seating Positions (Mega Cab ) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seatback under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.
Page 78: Engine Break-In Recommendations
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS as possible. A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 •...
Page 79: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 A new engine may consume some oil during its first few SAFETY TIPS thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This is a nor- Transporting Passengers mal part of the break-in and is not an indication of This vehicle is designed to carry passengers in the cab difficulty.
Page 80: Exhaust Gas
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The best protection against carbon monoxide entry Exhaust Gas into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine WARNING! exhaust system. Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system, Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a potentially exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle, or damage to toxic gas that, by itself, is colorless and odorless.
Page 81: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Airbag Light Vehicle The light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Heater Defroster Ducts turned ON.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lights Fluid Leaks Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are panel.
Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......86 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect ) — If Equipped .
Page 84 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seats ....... . 117 Heated Seats —...
Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Windshield Wipers And Washers ... . 141 Overhead Console — If Equipped ... 148 Windshield Wipers .
Page 86 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Compass Calibration ... 154 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . . 163 Manual Compass Calibration .
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Cupholders ......169 Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models) ..176 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models) .
Page 88: Mirrors
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle).
Page 89: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 90: Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electronic Power Mirrors – If Equipped WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an- other vehicle or other object.
Page 91: Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors – If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition ON.
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out- board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped out or in). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main mirror surface. NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash.
Page 93: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - If Equipped
Manual” for UConnect system operating instructions for these radios. • www.chrysler.com/uconnect UConnect is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle • www.dodge.com/uconnect communications system. UConnect allows you to dial a • www.jeep.com/uconnect phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., Call” “Mike” ”Work or Dial”...
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The UConnect phonebook enables you to store up to 32 Phone Button names, with four numbers per name. Each language has The rearview mirror contains the microphone a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that for the system (depending on the type of language.
Page 95: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 • For certain operations, compound commands can be The UConnect system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect system used. For example, instead of saying Setup and then can be adjusted either from the radio volume control Phone Pairing, the following compound command knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right...
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The know your options at any prompt, say Help following UConnect website may also provide detailed instruc- the beep.
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial by Saying a Number give the UConnect system a name for your cellular • Press the PHONE button to begin. phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be •...
Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call by Saying a Name Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook • Press the PHONE button to begin. NOTE: Adding names to the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. •...
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone book, you will be given the opportunity to add more Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the these entries from your phone.
Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Edit Entries in the UConnect Phonebook Phonebook Edit can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the NOTE: Editing names in the phonebook is recom- phonebook.
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be from which you choose. To select one of the entries from the list, press the “Voice Recognition” button deleted. while the UConnect system is playing the desired •...
Page 102: Phone Call Features
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The UConnect system will then prompt you as to the Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call number designation you wish to call. Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another •...
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 to Toggling Between Calls in this section. To combine Three-Way Calling two calls, refer to Conference Call in this section. To initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni- tion” button while a call is in progress, and make a Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold second phone call, as described under Making a Second To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you...
Page 104: Uconnect System Features
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Redial ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect system and • Press the PHONE button to begin. transfer of the call to the mobile phone. •...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect system the name of the language you wish to switch to is operational, you may reach the emergency number as English, Espanol, or Francais.
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your phone must be turned on and paired to the Paging UConnect system to allow use of this vehicle feature in To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated emergency situations, when the cell phone has network Systems.
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 When calling a number with your UConnect system send the corresponding phone number associated with that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press NOTE: the “Voice Recognition”...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect sys- keypad and still use the UConnect system (while dial- tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 109: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) from your UConnect paired cellular phone to the When you mute the UConnect system, you will still be UConnect system or vice versa, press the “Voice Recog- able to hear the conversation coming from the other nition”...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, say List Phones. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The UConnect system will play the phone names of UConnect system will return to using the highest all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to priority phone present in or near (approximately...
Page 111: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the System UConnect system. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked UConnect Tutorial with the engine running, all windows closed, and the To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would • When navigating through an automated system such speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of you.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by compromised with the convertible top down. lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be Far End Audio Performance compromised with the convertible top down.
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Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 119: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 General Information WARNING! This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, following conditions: inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 120: 40-20-40 Front Seat
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 40-20-40 Front Seat Each outboard seat is independently adjustable forward or rearward and is equipped with a back recliner. The manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is found at the front edge of each seat cushion. Pull up on the handle and slide the seat to get the most comfortable position.
Page 121: Reclining Seats (1500 Regular And Quad Cab Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Reclining Seats (1500 Regular and Quad Cab WARNING! Models) The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatback seat with the seatback reclined.
Page 122: Reclining Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models)
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) WARNING! The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatback You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a and adjust for comfort.
Page 123: Adjustable Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of neck injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical, at least to the level of the ears.
Page 124: Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Power Seats (1500 Regular and Quad Cab Equipped Models) — If Equipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of the CAUTION! driver’s seatback, and on the right side of the passenger’s seatback, increases or decreases the lumbar (lower back) Don’t put anything under a power seat.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 switch can be moved up and down to control seat height, or to change the seat angle by tilting it up or down. Power Seat Switch The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
Page 126: Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls or the Occupant Classi- fication System. Power Seat Switch...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switches, tilting it up or down. Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
Page 128: Rear Seat Features - Mega Cab Models
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — Mega Cab Models Reclining Rear Seats — Mega Cab Models Both the left and right rear seatbacks can be folded down The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Table Mode Handle Table Mode...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) — Mega Cab Models Both the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (Kneel Mode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of the rear seatbacks provide two2 D-rings and each of the rear storage bin lids provide two slotted cutouts.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 WARNING! WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, Cargo must be securely tied down before driving inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people your vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can fly riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the ously injured or killed.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To fold either rear seat flat (Kneel Mode), lift the handle and fold the seat forward. Simply lift the seatback to return the seat to the upright position. Verify that it is locked in place. Kneel Mode Kneel Mode Handle...
Page 133: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! The heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel under the climate controls. Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW). WARNING! Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, then press the switch again to obtain Low heat level. Pressing Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin the switch a third time will turn the heated seats OFF.
Page 135: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD released you must reach into the opening beneath the center of the grille and push up the latch to release the safety catch before raising the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 136: Lights
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before driving. Headlight Switch Location...
Page 137: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Interior Lights open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the Party mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery.
Page 138: Battery Saver
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Battery Saver Headlamp Delay To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 90 seconds.
Page 139: Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only And Fleet Vehicles)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses.
Page 140: Lights-On Reminder
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-on Reminder Cargo Light — If Equipped If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights —...
Page 141: Multifunction Control Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Multifunction Control Lever You can signal a lane change by moving the lever The multifunction control lever is located on the left side partially up or down. of the steering column. Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signal Auto Mode Tap the multifunction control lever once and the turn signal (left or right) will flash three times, and automati- cally turn off. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel.
Page 143: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for Windshield Wipers use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the with a variable pause between cycles, desirable.
Page 144: Windshield Washers
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers WARNING! To use the washer, push in on the washer knob on the end of the multifunction control lever and hold while spray is Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield desired.
Page 145: Tilt Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! To tilt the column, pull rearward on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is desired.
Page 146: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10 in (254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center of the steering wheel. 2.
Page 147: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
Page 148: To Activate
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate WARNING! Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. In the instrument cluster, the word “CRUISE” illuminates when Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is the system is on. dangerous.
Page 149: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Tapping the RESUME ACCEL button once will result in a If the vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h), the speed increase of 1 mph (2 km/h). Each time the button speed control will automatically disengage. If this hap- is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button pens, you can push down on the accelerator pedal to three times will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h).
Page 150: Overhead Console - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
Page 151: Courtesy/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Courtesy/Reading Lights OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH In the middle of the console are two courtesy/reading COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER lights. — IF EQUIPPED This optional overhead console consists of the following: Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is •...
Page 152: Us/M Button
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This overhead console allows you to choose between a RESET Button compass/temperature display and one of four trip con- ditions being monitored. US/M Button Use this button to reset the following displays: Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Trip Odometer (ODO) Elapsed time (ET) Use this button to change the display from U.S.
Page 153: Global Reset
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Global Reset Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) If the RESET button is pressed twice within two seconds Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. while in any of the three resettable displays (AVG ECO, Average fuel economy is a running average of the amount ODO, ET), the Global Reset will reset all three displays.
Page 154: Distance To Empty (Dte)
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance To Empty (DTE) NOTE: It is possible for DTE to display “LO FUEL” Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with before the low fuel warning light turns on in the instru- the fuel remaining in the tank.
Page 155: Trip Odometer (Odo)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Trip Odometer (ODO) C/T Button NOTE: The maximum value is approximately 6000 mi (9956 km/h). Then the trip odometer must be reset in order to update the trip odometer miles/kilometers. This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset.
Page 156: Automatic Compass Calibration
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Compass Calibration WARNING! NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu- Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32° ally calibrating the compass. F ( 0°...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Reset Button Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic north is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according to the Compass Variance Map.
Page 158: Outside Temperature
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The default for the compass variance is zone 8. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage display to “Compass/Temperature.”...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse”...
Page 160: Programming Homelink
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, WARNING! erase all channels before you begin training. Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 ous gas.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 For optimal training, point the battery end of the hand- NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers held transmitter away from the HomeLink . may require you to replace Step #3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming”...
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open &...
Page 163: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are HomeLink button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- designed to “time-out” in the same manner. onds each time).
Page 164: Using Homelink
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then proceed with Step 4 under, “Programming 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with PRO- HomeLink ,” earlier in this section. GRAMMING HOMELINK , Step #2, and follow all remaining steps. Using HomeLink To operate, simply press and release the programmed Security HomeLink button.
Page 165: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • Press the “Learn” button on the Garage Door Opener NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies to complete the training for Rolling Code. with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- •...
Page 166: Open Sunroof - Express Mode
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Open Sunroof - Express Mode WARNING! Momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature, causing the sunroof to open • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving automatically. During the Express Open operation, any unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a movement of the switch will stop the sunroof and it will number of reasons.
Page 167: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Pinch Protect Feature Venting Sunroof - Express This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of Press and release the V button, and the sunroof will the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- open to the vent position.
Page 168: Wind Buffeting
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Sunroof Fully Closed Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the sunroof is fully closed.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed from the CAUTION! battery so it/they receive power whether the ignition is ON or OFF. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw All accessories connected to this/these outlet(s) should power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use...
Page 170: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The removable ash receiver is located in the instrument panel cupholder tray. The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel, above and to the left of the ash receiver. As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operates with the ignition switch ON.
Page 171: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats) — Automatic Transmission Your new vehicle is equipped with two adjustable cup- holders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on the cup holder door handle located on the front surface. Each opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cupholder Door Handle Cupholders Automatic Transmission...
Page 173: Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Manual Seats) — Automatic Transmission Transmission If your new vehicle is equipped with bucket seats there are three cupholders located on the front of the center console.
Page 174: Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab ) - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab ) — If Equipped Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience. Rear Cupholder (Mega Cab ) Mega Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located in the center armrest.
Page 175: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 STORAGE cover. Inside there is a power outlet (if equipped), removable coin holder (if equipped), and two dividers to Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) – If configure the storage area into compartments. For ex- Equipped ample, compartments can be configured to hold a lap-top computer, a cellular telephone, CDs and miscellaneous...
Page 176: Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) – If CAUTION! Equipped • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 storage area into separate compartments. Lift the lower CAUTION! handle on the front of the armrest, and raise the armrest for access to the lower storage bin. On Quad Cab and • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw Mega Cab models the rear of the floor console offers a power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in power outlet, and a tip out bin.
Page 178: Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models)
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models) Located in the center of the front 40–20–40 seat cushion there is a storage compartment. Regular Cab models also have storage behind the seat. The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seat.
Page 179: Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Storage and Seats (Mega Cab Models) The Mega Cab models provide additional storage behind the rear seat. To gain access to the Mega Cab rear storage, fold the rear seats to the “kneel position”. (See page 128 for more information.) Push down on the front of the storage compartment handle and lift the storage compartment cover.
Page 180: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab Models)
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear storage compartment can be divided into three Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab Models) separate compartments by using the divider doors inside Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag the storage compartment. handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat.
Page 181: Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor. Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Unfolding the Load Floor 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position. 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. Load Floor In Open Position Unfolding The Load Floor 3.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor. 3.
Page 184: Rear Window Features
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition ON.
Page 185: Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped PICKUP BOX A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window. Pickup Box Features The pickup box on your new vehicle has many features designed for utility and convenience.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply- WARNING! wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumber • Care should always be exercised when operating a across the box in the indentations provided above the wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the vehicle with unrestrained cargo.
Page 187: Slide-In Campers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side NOTE: When a cap or pickup camper is installed on a bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel vehicle, an alternate CHMSL (Center High-Mounted Stop housings.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is operated without a tailgate, suitable lights must be installed. Tailgate Support Strap Attachment Tailgate Open...
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 WARNING! To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
Page 191: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instruments And Controls ....193 Two Types Of Signals ....210 Instrument Cluster .
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc) If Equipped ......218 Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities .
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Noise Reduction ..... . 239 Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) — If Equipped ......251 Operating Instructions - (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) .
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Satellite Antenna ..... . 254 Climate Controls ..... . . 259 Reception Quality .
Page 195: Instruments And Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Passenger Airbag 11 — TPMS “Light Load” Reset Switch* 16 — Transfer Case Control Switch* 2 — Air Outlets 7 — Glove Box 12 — Power Sliding Back Glass Switch* 17 —...
Page 196: Instrument Cluster
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Premium Cluster – If Equipped...
Page 197: Base Cluster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Base Cluster – If Equipped...
Page 198: Instrument Cluster Description
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving, the electrical sys- 1. Check Gauges – Premium Cluster Only tem should be serviced. This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of gauges indicate a reading either too high or too low.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is CAUTION! unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, Do not operate the engine with the tachometer the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on pointer at high rpm for extended periods.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of 13. Temperature Gauge the gauge, the “Check Gauges” indicator will illuminate The Temperature Gauge indicates engine coolant and a single chime will sound. temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is operat- 10.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 15. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic CAUTION! Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is moved, this indicator Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the en- shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. gine running as you would not be able to react to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom- engine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the trip eter to be reset then push and hold the button until the button down for a period of six seconds. The odometer display resets (approximately two seconds).
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument 18. Malfunction Indicator Light cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol- which monitors the emissions and engine control lowing procedure.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake is CAUTION! released, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction. In this case, the light will remain on until Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause the cause is corrected.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not and remain on for 15 seconds as a bulb check. If the light functioning and that service is required. See your autho- does not come on during starting, have the system rized dealer immediately.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 24. ESP/BAS Warning Lamp – If Equipped 25. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If The lamp indicates a problem with one or more Equipped of the functions of ESP. The yellow “ESP/BAS Each tire, including the spare (if provided), Warning Lamp”...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 can lead to tire failure. Under inflation also reduces fuel approximately one minute and then remain continuously efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- handling and stopping ability. quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL panel, below the climate control panel. For additional CAUTION! information refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) — If Equipped” in section 5 of this manual. The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and 26.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 27. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light 30. Low Fuel Warning Light (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the fuel level drops to 1/16 tank, the fuel This light indicates that there is excessive trans- symbol will light and a single chime will sound. mission fluid temperature that might occur NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead with severe usage such as trailer towing.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31. CRUISE Light NOTE: Engine idle speed will automatically increase to This indicator lights when the electronic speed control 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve system is turned on. engine cooling. 32. Coolant Temperature Light – Base Cluster Only 33.
Page 211: Electronic Digital Clock
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side The clock and radio each use the display panel built into Tune/Audio control to set the minutes. the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or 4.
Page 212: Two Types Of Signals
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electrical Disturbances FM Reception Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, interfere very little with the frequency variations that which is the major feature of FM radio.
Page 213: Sales Code Ref - Am/Fm/Cd (Single-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands-Free Phone Capability
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE-DISC) Operating Instructions - Radio Mode RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC HANDS-FREE PHONE CAPABILITY position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of your radio faceplate.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Button (Radio Mode) NOTE: In Hands-Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the MUTE button mutes the microphone. CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). SCAN Button (Radio Mode) SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Clock Setting Procedure TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the rotary TUNE control clockwise to increase or 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con- AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) trol.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to ton, the station will continue to play but will not be adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Page 217: Operating Instructions - Cd Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio Operating Instructions - CD Mode OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC player.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (CD Mode) Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward To stop the scan function, press the button a second time.
Page 219: Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an speakers.
Page 220: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone - If Equipped
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone — If Press this button to change the display from elapsed Equipped playing time to time of day. The time of day will display Refer to the “Hands-Free Phone (UConnect )” section of for five seconds.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS-FREE NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC PHONE, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM position to operate the radio. (VES™) CAPABILITIES Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Button (Radio Mode) will return. Rotating the volume control, turning the Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the radio ON/OFF, or turning OFF the ignition will also CD player, Satellite Radio, or Video Entertainment Sys- return the sound from the speakers tem (VES)™...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 TIME Button RW/FF (Radio Mode) Press the TIME button and the time of day will be Pressing the Rewind/Fast Forward button causes the displayed for five seconds. tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE button or turning the TUNE rotary knob within five will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to seconds will allow the program format type to be se- increase or decrease the Treble tones.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 16 Digit-Character 16 Digit-Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Foreign Language Foreign_Language Sports Sports Information Information Talk Talk Jazz Jazz Top 40 Top_40 News News Weather Weather Nostalgia Nostalgia By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Oldies Oldies displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency...
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/DIR Button (Radio Mode) — To Set the Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Pushbutton Memory button number will be displayed. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/DIR but- These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you ton.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Inserting Compact Disc(s) show the disc number, the track number, and index time Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of label facing up.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) LOAD / EJT - Eject Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the push- CD currently playing. button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 display INSERT DISC” for 10 seconds. If no discs are TUNE Control (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) inserted within 10 seconds “NO DISCS LOADED” will Pressing the TUNE control allows the setting of the Tone, be displayed.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 file recording media and formats are limited. When •...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- cation quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Play) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next time to start playing the MP3 files.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 LOAD/EJECT - Eject MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc. button with the corresponding number where The radio scrolls through the following TAG information: the CD was loaded and the disc will unload Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail-...
Page 234: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Switches back to Radio mode. Equipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of this Owner’s RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Manual.
Page 235: Sales Code Rak - Am/Fm/Cassette/Cd (6-Disc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD Operating Instructions - Radio Mode (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and position to operate the radio. WMA CAPABILITIES Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Clock Setting Procedure Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left 2.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 RW/FF (Radio Mode) Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to to search for the next frequency in the direction of the increase or decrease the Treble tones.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RND/PTY Button (Radio Mode) 16 Digit-Character Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for Display five seconds. If no action is taken during the five-second Adult Hits Adult_Hits time out, the PTY icon will turn off. Turning the tune Soft Rock Soft_Rock knob within five seconds will allow the program format...
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) 16 Digit-Character Program Type These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you Display commit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Public Public Satellite (if equipped) stations}. College College Operating Instructions —...
Page 240: Seek Button
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seek Button Rewind (RW) Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape tape and down to return to the beginning of the current direction.
Page 241: Changing Tape Direction
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Changing Tape Direction Noise Reduction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the being played), press Preset 6. The lighted arrow in the tape player is on, but may be switched off.
Page 242: Operating Instructions - (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. Play) If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and position to operate the radio.
Page 243: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc Play) is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. LOAD/EJECT - Load Press and hold the LOAD/EJT button for five seconds Press the LOAD/EJT button and the push- and all CDs will be ejected from the radio.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will for CD Audio Play) begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or Press this button while the CD is playing to activate another CD button is pressed.
Page 245: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 file recording media and formats are limited. When •...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- cation quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 247: Operating Instructions - (Cd Mode For Mp3 And Wma Audio Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Playback of MP3 and WMA Files Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the WMA Audio Play) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next...
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio display will show LOADING DISC when the INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) disc is loading. Press the INFO button while playing MP3 or WMA disc. The radio scrolls through the following TAG information: LOAD/EJT - Eject Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- Press the LOAD/EJT button and the push-...
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Switches back to Radio mode. Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Phone” in Section 3 of the Owner’s RND/PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Manual.
Page 250: Sales Code Rec - Am/Fm/Cd (6-Disc) Radio With Navigation System
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIO menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM changer with MP3 capability. Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a DVD that is loaded into the unit.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys- 2. To show the GPS clock, select “Displayed Clock: GPS tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone Clock” and press ENTER. and daylight savings information is set. 3.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL User Defined Clock 2. To increase the clock by hours, make sure “HR +” is If you wish to set the clock to a time different than the highlighted and press ENTER. Press ENTER again to system clock, you can manually adjust the time by increase the clock by another hour.
Page 253: Video Entertainment System (Sales Code Xrv) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE System Activation XRV) — IF EQUIPPED Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you may The optional Video Entertainment System™ (VES™) begin listening immediately to the one year of audio consists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) service that is included with the factory-installed satellite screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head-...
Page 254: Selecting Satellite Mode In Ref, Raq, And Rak Radios
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following procedure. when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or five minutes have passed since any button was ESN/SID Access with REF Radios pushed. With the ignition switch in the ACC position and the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simul- ESN/SID Access with REC Navigation Radios...
Page 255: Selecting A Channel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Selecting Satellite Mode — RAQ and RAK Radio before moving on to the next channel. The word SCAN Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word SAT will appear in the display between each channel change. appears in the display.
Page 256: Using The Pty (Program Type) Button - If Equipped
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The PTY (Program Type) Button — If PTY Button SEEK When the desired program is obtained, press the SEEK Equipped Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your button within five seconds. The channel will change to radio.
Page 257: Reception Quality
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception. •...
Page 258: Radio Operation
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with a push selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is within the first five seconds of the current selection. is different, depending on which mode you are in.
Page 259: Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape take the following precautions: deposits each time a cassette is played.
Page 260: Compact Disc Maintenance
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft following precautions: protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.
Page 261: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 CLIMATE CONTROLS Heater Only — If Equipped The controls for the heating and ventilation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions. Manual Heating Controls The mode control (at the right of the control panel) can be set in any of the...
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system Bi-Level allows you to operate at intermediate positions between Outside air flows through the outlets located in the the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- instrument panel and at the floor. tified by the small dots.
Page 263: Air Conditioning And Heating
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Blower Control Air Conditioning and Heating — If Equipped The rotary knob on the left of the control panel is the blower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level) when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a Select the recirculation modes when normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and the outside air contains smoke, odors, off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Floor Blower Control Outside air flows primarily through the floor out- The rotary knob on the left of the lets located under the instrument panel. control panel is the blower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower Outside air flows in equal proportions through the speed you desire.
Page 266: Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Circulation Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature The cab is designed with features to promote outside air Control — If Equipped circulation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. These With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each are air exhausters that provide the means for regular front seat occupant can independently control the tem- exchange of cab air.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Air Conditioning and Heating Operation Recirculation Pushbutton To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control at any Pushing the Recirculation button al- speed and press the snowflake button located on the lows interior air to recirculate continu- control panel.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system Heat allows you to operate at intermediate positions between Outside air flows primarily through the floor out- the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- lets located under the instrument panel. tified by the small dots and give an even blend of both modes.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Blower Control Dual Zone Temperature Control The rotary knob on the left of the control panel is the blower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire. To turn the blower off, turn the knob to the far left posi- tion.
Page 270: Operating Tips
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Circulation Operating Tips The cab is designed with features to promote outside air Fast Cooldown circulation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. These For a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob to are air exhausters that provide the means for regular the extreme right position, turn the mode control to the exchange of cab air.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Window Fogging smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool Summer Operation temperatures when it’s rainy or humid.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: On models equipped with Diesel engines, the Winter Operation idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at When operating the system during the Winter months, elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstruc- Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an tions.
Page 273: Operating Tips Chart
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 275 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures – Gas Engines ... 278 Manual Transmission ....288 Normal Starting .
Page 276 274 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Reminder Light ... . 298 Driving Off-Road ..... . . 317 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Parking Brake .
Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Traction Control System (TCS) ... . 326 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information — If Equipped ......357 BAS (Brake Assist System) .
Page 278 276 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Requirements ..... . 371 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..380 Reformulated Gasoline .
Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Towing Tips ......398 Operating Tips ..... . . 404 Trailer Towing Mirrors —...
Page 280: Starting Procedures - Gas Engines
278 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES – GAS ENGINES WARNING! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may The starter should not be operated for more than 15- cause serious injury or death.
Page 281: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range. NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be depressed to shift out of PARK.
Page 282: If Engine Fails To Start
280 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the normal starting procedure, it may be flooded. Push the Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start while cranking the engine.
Page 283: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not WARNING! have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor.
Page 284: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
282 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms engine coolant and CAUTION! permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 285: Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the desired WARNING! DRIVE position. Pull the shift lever toward you when shifting into REVERSE, SECOND, FIRST or PARK, or It is dangerous to shift the shift lever out of PARK or when shifting out of PARK.
Page 286 284 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Never use PARK position on an automatic transmis- It is dangerous to shift the shift lever out of PARK or sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Always NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle apply parking brake fully when parked to guard speed.
Page 287 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 NEUTRAL FIRST Shift to Neutral when the vehicle is standing for pro- Use this position for driving up very steep hills and for longed periods with the engine running. The engine may engine braking at low speeds 20 mph (32 km/h) or less be started in this range.
Page 288 286 STARTING AND OPERATING • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the perature; transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. If the transmission • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 temperature becomes hot enough the TRANS TEMP light km/h);...
Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 When To Use “TOW HAUL” and “O/D OFF” reduce the potential for transmission overheating or Modes failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in “TOW HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closed- throttle downshifts to 3rd gear are performed (for im-...
Page 290: Manual Transmission
288 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in several A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. transmission into gear may seem sluggish.
Page 291: Shifting - 2500/3500 Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Shifting — 2500/3500 Models CAUTION! Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up.
Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both tor pedal. fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart.
Page 293: Shifting - 1500 Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Shifting — 1500 Vehicles Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- tor pedal. You should always use 1st gear when starting from a standing position. Recommended Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as...
Page 294: Downshifting - All Manual Transmissions
292 STARTING AND OPERATING Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired Downshifting – All Manual Transmissions acceleration rate. Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph recommended to preserve brakes when driving down (km/h) steep hills.
Page 295: Reverse Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds CAUTION! Gear Selec- 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift tion one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine Maxi- 85 mph 75 mph...
Page 296: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
294 STARTING AND OPERATING The “knock-over” prevents the driver from accidentally Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating entering the REVERSE (R) shift area and warns the driver Information/Precautions that they are about to shift the transmission into RE- The transfer case provides 4 mode positions - 2 (rear)- VERSE (R).
Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 The 4-wheel drive light (4WD), located in the instrument NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the cluster, alerts the driver that the vehicle is in 4-wheel front or rear wheels are spinning. The transfer case is not drive and that the front and rear driveshafts are locked equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and together.
Page 298 296 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! 4-Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to You or others could be injured if you leave the rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the slippery road surfaces only.
Page 299: Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ Case disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 2H or 4H ⇔...
Page 300: Transfer Case Reminder Light
298 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may oc- Information/Precautions (5 Position Switch) — If cur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly Equipped aligned.
Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 This Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 5 mode When additional traction is required, the transfer case positions: 2-wheel drive (2WD), 4WD AUTO, 4WD 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock LOCK, NEUTRAL and 4WD LOW. the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights — Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Only Transfer case position indicator lights are located on the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection. When you select a different trans- fer case position, the indicator lights will do the follow- ing: If All Shift Conditions are Met...
Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 If One or More Shift Conditions are not Met start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain is required.
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING When operating your vehicle in 4WD LO, the engine WARNING! speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD, 4WD AUTO or 4WD HI positions at a given road speed. Take You or others could be injured if you leave the care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the mph (40 km/h).
Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 For additional information on the appropriate use of each 4WD LOW transfer case mode position see the information below: 4-Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 306: Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
304 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure — Electronically Shifted light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met. To retry a shift: Transfer Case return the control knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five (5) seconds and try the shift again.
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 stopped, the ignition key must be in the ON position with 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control the engine either RUNNING or OFF. This shift cannot be switch to the desired position. completed if the key is in the accessory position. 4.
Page 308: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating
306 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch Information/Precautions (4 Position Switch) — If on manual transmissions). Equipped NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in process then the desired position indicator light will...
Page 309 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 This Electronically Shifted transfer case provides four mode positions: 2 (rear)-wheel drive high range, 4-wheel drive lock range, 4-wheel drive low range, and NEUTRAL. The Electronically Shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the 2-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions (dry, hard surfaced roads).
Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights — 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Only tinue to flash. Transfer case position indicator lights are located in the 3. The transfer case will not shift. instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection.
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine WARNING! speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. Take care Always engage the parking brake when powering not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph down the vehicle if the SERVICE 4WD light is (40 km/h).
Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOCK WARNING! 4-Wheel Drive Lock Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to You or others could be injured if you leave the rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the slippery road surfaces only.
Page 313: Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Shifting Procedure — Electronically Shifted light will continue to flash until all the requirements for Transfer Case the selected position have been met. To retry a shift: return the control knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five seconds and try the shift again.
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 either running or off. This shift cannot be completed if the mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. USE EITHER key is in the ACC position.
Page 315: Limited-Slip Differential - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Alternate Procedure NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. If the key is not ON then the shift will not take place and 2.
Page 316: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
314 STARTING AND OPERATING slippery surface, a slight application of the accelerator DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES will supply maximum traction. When starting with only When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight wedge of water to build up between the tire and road momentary application of the parking brake may be surface.
Page 317: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 319: Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 DRIVING OFF-ROAD NOTE: After off-road usage, particularly in sand or Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep mud, inspect the underside of the vehicle for accumu- hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural lated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, rotors and calipers.
Page 320: Parking Brake
318 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. NOTE: The instrument cluster red brake warning light will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brake is applied.
Page 321: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the WARNING! curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or The parking brake should always be applied whenever injury.
Page 322: 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
320 STARTING AND OPERATING 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only also contribute to the noise condition. Repeated or con- The brake system power assist is provided by a hydro- tinuous noises during braking may be an indication that boost unit which shares fluid with the power steering the brake linings are worn and in need of replacement.
Page 323: Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure WARNING! to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. Both Rear-Wheel and Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake Systems contain sophisticated electronic equipment. The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to It may be susceptible to interference caused by provide regulated hydraulic pressure.
Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING When you are in a severe braking condition involving WARNING! use of the ABS, you will experience some pedal drop as the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This is the result of Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their the system reverting to the base brake system and is effectiveness and may lead to an accident.
Page 325: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical the natural laws of physics from acting on the steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 326: Electronic Brake Control System
324 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (ABS/TCS/BAS/HSA/ERM/ESP/TSC) — IF EQUIPPED Continued operation with reduced power steering Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 327: Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System)
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) WARNING! This ABS system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle • ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics control under adverse braking conditions. The system from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces...
Page 328: Traction Control System (Tcs)
326 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) BAS (Brake Assist System) The TCS system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s), and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 applies optimum pressure to the brakes in emergency WARNING! braking conditions. This can help reduce braking dis- tances. The BAS complements the ABS. Applying the • BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase receive the benefit of BAS, you must apply continuous braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the...
Page 330: Hsa (Hill Start Assist)
328 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA (Hill Start Assist) WARNING! The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the If the clutch pedal (manual vehicles only) remains level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short depressed during the application of the throttle, the duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake HSA will disengage allowing the vehicle to roll...
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., HSA on Automatic Vehicles vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing and Hauling with HSA (Vehicles Equipped WARNING! with Automatic Transmissions Only) The HSA system does not know if your vehicle is loaded If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, or towing a trailer, unless the TOW/HAUL button, your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated located on the transmission gear shift lever, is selected.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 2. Start the engine. WARNING! 3. With the engine running, the brake applied, and the HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on clutch out, rotate the steering wheel 180° counterclock- a hill without putting the transmission in PARK or wise from center.
Page 334: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
332 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! The ERM system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 335: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than ESP (Electronic Stability Program) appropriate for the steering wheel position. The ESP system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP ESP/TCS Indicator Light corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light”...
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING with either a four-mode position (2WD/Neutral/4HI/ WARNING! 4LO) transfer case or a five-mode position (2WD/ AUTO/Neutral/4H/4LO) transfer case. If you have a • ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent 4WD vehicle, and want to determine which transfer case the natural laws of physics from acting on the is on your vehicle and how to operate it, refer to the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by...
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 ESP Partial Off overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the the “ESP Control Switch”. This may be done while the ESP OFF” switch. When in Partial Off mode, the TCS vehicle is in motion.
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING holding the “ESP Control Switch” for five seconds when driving but ESP function returns to provide the stability the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running. After feature at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h). The “ESP/ five seconds, the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light”...
Page 339: Tsc (Trailer Sway Control)
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System ESP/BAS Warning Lamp and ESP/TCS Indicator Light will be ON even if it was turned off previously. The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with •...
Page 340: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) - 5.7L Engine Only
338 STARTING AND OPERATING information on towing a trailer with your vehicle. When WARNING! TSC is functioning, the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the attempt to stop the trailer from swaying.
Page 341: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have TIRE MARKINGS the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart TIRE SIZING TERMS Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 TIRE SIZING TERMS 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 —...
Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle.
Page 345: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 — Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 TIRE LOADING AND TIRE PRESSURE Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed...
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire and Loading Information Placard Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading”...
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely the weight referenced here. exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 349: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 1. Safety— WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and •Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability— WARNING! Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable •Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. ride. You could lose control of your vehicle. •Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed either on...
Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.”...
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading the Winter.
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Radial Ply Tires vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein- WARNING! stalled at the first opportunity. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires WARNING! on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle •...
Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING DO NOT install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, DO Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires NOT spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 to help you in determining when your tires should be km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously with- replaced.
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread WARNING! grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for DO NOT use a tire, wheel size or rating other than wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- that specified for your vehicle.
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING Alignment And Balance WARNING! Poor suspension alignment may result in: • NEVER use a tire with a smaller load index or • Fast tire wear. capacity, other than what was originally equipped • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided on your vehicle.
Page 359: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION CAUTION! — IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen- To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: gers [150 lbs (68 kg) each] plus 200 lbs (91 kg) of cargo. •...
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) ing link and cable (radial) chains. model trucks, class “U” snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehicles equipped with LT265/ Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of 4X2 70R17E.
Page 361: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the different loads and perform different steering, driving, snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed and braking functions.
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your NOTE: On Canadian vehicles only, if your vehicle is type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” equipped with All-Season type tires on the front and Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- ON/OFF Road type tires mounted on the rear, do not use sible if desired.
Page 363: Dual Rear Wheels
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Dual Rear Wheels CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear Tires have only one approved direc- tion of rotation. This is to accommodate the asym- metrical design (tread pattern) of the ON/OFF road tire and the use of Outline White Letter (OWL) tires. •...
Page 364: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) - If Equipped
362 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF The tire pressure will vary with temperature by approxi- mately 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means EQUIPPED The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle pressure will decrease.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low Pressure Monitoring lamp. Driving the vehicle may cause tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not the tire pressure to rise to approximately 30 psi (207 kPa), turn off until the tire pressure is at or above recom- but the Tire Pressure Monitoring lamp will still be ON.
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes CAUTION! the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 367: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) "Light Load" Reset Switch Description - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) “Light The TPMS “Light Load” reset switch will allow the driver Load” Reset Switch Description – If Equipped to switch between the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold and the light load infla- WARNING! tion pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold depending on the vehicle’s load condition.
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING “Light Load” Reset Switch Operation – If Equipped • This vehicle may have different recommended tire pressure values between the front and rear tires as shown in both the Tire Loading Information Label and the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label. It is also equipped to be driven with tire pressures appro- priate to either a Light Load condition or the vehicle Max Load condition.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Tire Pressure Information label. The Supplemental Tire Pressure Information label is located on the rear face of the driver door. Use an accurate tire gauge to check the tire pressures when lowering all four tire pressures. After all four tire pressures have been lowered to the Light Load inflation pressures, press the “Light Load”...
Page 370: Tire Pressure Monitor System Components
368 STARTING AND OPERATING low pressure warning threshold. If after pressing the WARNING! “Light Load” reset switch and tire pressures are below the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure It is the driver’s responsibility to change to the max warning thresholds, the TPMS low pressure warning load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning telltale lamp located in the Instrument Cluster will turn...
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will the proper pressure. illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated when one or more of The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) consists of...
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, 1. This spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitor- providing the system fault still exists. A system fault can ing sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the tire occur by any of the following scenarios: pressure in the spare tire.
Page 373: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Light will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is below FUEL REQUIREMENTS the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 signed to meet all emissions regulations minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS and provide excellent fuel economy and...
Page 374: Reformulated Gasoline
372 STARTING AND OPERATING for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline and durability for your vehicle. We recommend the use is not recommended. Under normal conditions, the use of of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they premium gasoline will not provide a benefit over high- are available.
Page 375: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from ates are required in some areas of the country during the Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Metha- Winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
Page 376: Materials Added To Fuel
374 STARTING AND OPERATING • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline. malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Materials Added To Fuel some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or All gasolines sold in the United States are required to...
Page 377: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system systems can result in civil penalties being assessed to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle. against you. • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- Carbon Monoxide Warnings nance.
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top tem could result from using an improper fuel tank off” the fuel tank after filling. filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system.
Page 379: Flexible Fuel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 NOTE: Tighten the gas cap 1/4 turn until you hear one cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is click. This is an indication that the cap is properly heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened.
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING sections of this manual for information on features that CAUTION! are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler cap (gas cap) can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
Page 381: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be- E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. 15% unleaded gasoline. When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that you: •...
Page 382: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
380 STARTING AND OPERATING Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles to start, and a deterioration in drivability (sags and/or hesitations) until the engine is fully warmed up. (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) vehicles operated on E-85 CAUTION! require specially formulated engine oils.
Page 383: Replacement Parts
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Replacement Parts Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- Hour of manufacture.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rim Size The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo listed.
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Loading Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect The actual total weight and the weight of the front and on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined the brakes operate.
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING An EXAMPLE of a loaded vehicle is shown in the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS following chart. Note that neither GVWR nor GAWR (2948 kg). capabilities are exceeded. Overloading can cause poten- tial safety hazards and shorten service life. NOTE: The weights shown in this chart are not necessarily the weights for your vehicle.
Page 387: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section you will find safety tips and information The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment with your vehicle.
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles trailer.
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Weight-Carrying Hitch used in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions, it A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing some other connecting point of the truck.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- formance, and could result in an accident. Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
Page 391: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the truck bed. Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to...
Page 392: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Duty • http:// www.dodge.com/towing. Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada). Class IV - Extra 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) Heavy Duty Trailer and Tongue Weight Fifth Wheel/...
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on Consider the following items when computing the your bumper or trailer hitch. weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
Page 394: Towing Requirements
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv- manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR, etrain components the following guidelines are recom- or GCWR, ratings.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • Total weight must be distributed between the tow loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four sis structure or tires. ratings are not exceeded: •...
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 CAUTION! WARNING! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- should be of adequate capacity.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin wiring harness.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 WARNING! Any work done to the vehicles electrical system, or wiring, should be performed by a qualified automo- tive technician, if done improperly it may cause damage to the electrical system wiring and could result in serious or fatal injury. 7-Pin Connector...
Page 400: Towing Tips
398 STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart identifies the maximum electrical 2 #1157 bulbs loads that the trailer tow output circuits are capable of (two filament supporting. Trailer Park park/stop/turn) Lamps plus up to 24 Trailer Tow Additional Lamp Loads #168 or #194 Output Func- Maximum Cur-...
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 NOTE: Using the “TOW HAUL” or “OD/OFF” range Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If while operating the vehicle under heavy operating con- Equipped) ditions will improve performance and extend transmis- − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. sion life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up.
Page 402: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
400 STARTING AND OPERATING − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − refer to Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more informa- tion. Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads.
Page 403: Snowplow
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factory- installed option. These packages include components necessary to equip your vehicle with a snowplow. 1500 Models (Light Duty) NOTE: Do not use 1500 (light duty) Models for snow- plow applications.
Page 404 CAUTION! Dodge BODY BUILDER’S GUIDE. See your authorized dealer, installer or snowplow manufacturer for this infor- The “Lamp Out” indicator could illuminate if exte- mation. There are unique electrical systems that must be rior lamps are not properly installed.
Page 405: Before Plowing
These weights are specified on the Safety Compliance For Detailed Information Visit www.dodge.com or refer Certification Label on the driver’s side door opening. to the Current Dodge Truck Body Builders Guide. NOTE: Detach the snowplow when transporting 1. The 1500 models are NOT available for snowplow passengers.
Page 406: Attached
404 STARTING AND OPERATING necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow Methods For Removing Snow season. This will help prevent uneven tire wear. The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is parked. Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip- ment following the recommendations provided by the specific snowplow manufacturer.
Page 407: General Maintenance
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery with an overhead console module, the outside tempera- terminals clean and free of corrosion. ture display will show higher temperatures than the When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and driv- outside ambient temperature.
Page 408: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
406 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND Recreational Towing – 4-Wheel Drive Models MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! CAUTION! Failure to follow these requirements can cause severe Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission and/or transfer case. damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational Both the Manual Shift and Electronic Shift...
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Recreational Towing Procedure — Manual Shift 6. Start the engine. Transfer Case — If Equipped 7. Shift automatic transmission into REVERSE. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing: 8. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Shift automatic transmission to NEUTRAL, or depress CAUTION! the clutch on manual transmissions. Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if 6. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. the transmission is shifted into PARK with the trans- 7.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- damaged.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. After shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be comes on, release the NEUTRAL button. met prior to depressing the NEUTRAL selection button, and must continue to be met until the four seconds 8.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 4. Depress the brake pedal. CAUTION! 5. Shift automatic transmission to NEUTRAL or depress Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- clutch on manual transmission. mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in 6.
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be NOTE: Flashing Neutral position indicator light indi- met prior to depressing the transfer case Neutral (N) cates that shift requirements have not been met. button, and must continue to be met until one second WARNING! elapses and the shift has been completed.
Page 415: Equipment Identification Plate
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE CAUTION! The Equipment Identification Plate is located on the hood inner surface. • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be The following information about your vehicle is dis- damaged.
Page 417: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....416 Hoisting ......434 Jacking And Tire Changing .
Page 418: Hazard Warning Flasher
416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER To engage the Hazard Warning lights, depress the button The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of the on the top of the steering column. When the Hazard steering column as shown in the illustration. Warning switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash off and on to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency.
Page 419: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger WARNING! seat. Lift the flap on the side of the seat for access. Removal (2500/3500/Mega Cab) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 420 418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Removal (1500 Regular Cab/Quad Cab Vehicles) Jack Wing Bolt Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and Jack Cover sliding the assembly from under the seat. The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat.
Page 421: Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools (1500 Models)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 2. Position the jack and tool bag (unrolled). Make sure WARNING! the lug wrench is under the jack near the jack turn-screw. After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera- tion, or sharp turns.
Page 422 420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package (in direction of arrows), and tie to the jack using the tie straps. Tying Bag to Jack with Straps Folding Flap and Rolling Bag...
Page 423 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 Jack and Tools Tied Jack Wing Bolt 4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor, and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt.
Page 424: Jacking Instructions
422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING INSTRUCTIONS Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Page 425: Tire Changing Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 Tire Changing Procedure Preparations Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or WARNING! slippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The (manual transmission).
Page 426 424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Block both the front and rear WARNING! of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent example, if the right front personal injury or damage to your vehicle: •...
Page 427 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3.
Page 428 426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 4X2 Jacking • For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a • Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame wheel wrench.
Page 429 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 • For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the • For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, as- front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack semble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect and connect the drive tube to the extension tube.
Page 430 428 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single that the jack will not damage surrounding truck rear-wheel (SRW) models.
Page 431 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do WARNING! not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or Hub Caps/Wheel Covers hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al- The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel off the ground.
Page 432 430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off the CAUTION! wheel skins. Insert the flat tip completely and using a back-and-forth motion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat this Use a back-and-forth motion to remove the hub cap. procedure around the tire until the skin pops off.
Page 433 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 8-Stud — Dual Rear Wheels Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting the Dual wheels are flat-mounted and center-piloted. The lug inner and outer wheels. Align these slots when assem- nuts are a two-piece assembly. When the tires are being bling the wheels for best access to the tire valve on the rotated or replaced, clean these lug nuts and add two inner wheel.
Page 434 432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: 1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to a snug fit. 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the torques listed in the table. Go through the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved.
Page 435 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 tightened to recommended torque. Tighten the nuts to WARNING! final torque in increments. Progress around the bolt circle, tightening the nut opposite to the nut just previ- A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop ously tightened until final torque is achieved.
Page 436: Hoisting
434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HOISTING JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- started.
Page 437 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- WARNING! out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles, place the automatic transmission in PARK Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow or the manual transmission in NEUTRAL, and turn the battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 438 436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. •...
Page 439: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 440: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use injury.
Page 441: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: The transfer case must be in the neutral position, Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent and the transmission must be in PARK (automatic trans- damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other mission), or in gear (manual transmission) to tow a 4WD equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- vehicle with one end of the vehicle raised.
Page 442 440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the vehicle is to be towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) CAUTION! or more than 15 mi (25 km) the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the Towing faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than ground.
Page 443 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment— 3.7L ....444 Maintenance Procedures ....450 Engine Compartment—...
Page 444 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery ....457 Cooling System ..... . . 465 Air Conditioner Maintenance .
Page 445 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel With Cargo Light ..... 502 Drive Models Over 10,000 Lbs.
Page 446: Engine Compartment- 3.7L
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 3.7L...
Page 447: Engine Compartment- 4.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 4.7L...
Page 448: Engine Compartment- 5.7L
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L...
Page 449: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBDII. This system monitors Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic Light (MIL) on could cause further damage to the transmission control systems.
Page 450: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD message off. If the problem persists, the message will system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Page 451: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is happen: ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation, you should have your a.
Page 452: Authorized Dealer Service
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 453: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The your engine.
Page 454 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended en- Identification Symbol gine oil change intervals. This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Engine Oil Selection Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 455 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use Materials Added to Engine Oil SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- operation of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). Re- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to fer to “Multi-Displacement System”...
Page 456: Engine Oil Filter
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Filter At the mileage indicated in the maintenance schedule, all The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine belts and tensioner should be checked for condition. oil change. Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure. Engine Oil Filter Selection Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, cracks, The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil...
Page 457: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Fuel Filter Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended En- A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at gine Air Cleaner Filter change intervals. which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting. Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the WARNING! fuel tank, frequent filter replacement may be necessary.
Page 458 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In materials that can burn. Such materials might be the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-...
Page 459: Emission-Related Components
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: Emission-Related Components • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition Positive Crankcase Valve (PCV) when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in Proper operation of the crankcase ventilation system motion.
Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 461: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 462: Power Steering - Fluid Check
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product. with the engine off to prevent injury from moving However, the manufacturer recommends that air condi- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 463: Steering Linkage - Inspection
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The ball joints originally supplied with the vehicle are leakage or contamination of the grease. Lubricate the permanently lubricated at the factory and do not require steering linkage regularly according to the “Maintenance service. However, if the seals on the ball joints are Schedule”...
Page 464: Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (4X4) Body Lubrication Models Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil seat tracks, doors, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and change listed in the appropriate Maintenance Schedule hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure for your vehicle.
Page 465: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blades reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra- The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield diator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reser- should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth voir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or and a mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 466: Exhaust System
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust Commercially available windshield washer solvents system. are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust the washer solution.
Page 467: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System WARNING! WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or Breathing it can make you unconscious and can steam from your radiator.
Page 468 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, face of the condenser. the system should be drained, flushed and refilled.
Page 469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This • Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles (160 engine coolants, may result in engine damage and 000 km) before replacement.
Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. solution.
Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal of Used Engine Coolant service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant is a regulated temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your be checked once a month.
Page 472: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the condenser clean, also.
Page 473: Fuel System Connections
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Ensure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or Brake System collapsed. Power Disc Brakes (Front and Rear) Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are hard stops during the break-in period are recommended present.
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- WARNING! plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present. Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. You could have an accident. If you see any signs of NOTE: Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-...
Page 475 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in should be conducted.
Page 476: Clutch Hydraulic System
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clutch Hydraulic System This inspection should be made with the vehicle in a level position. The fluid level should be even with the bottom The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance-free of the fill hole for the Manufacturer’s C205F HD front system.
Page 477: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will Transfer Case result in corrosion and possible failure of differential Drain And Refill components. Operation of the vehicle in water, as may be Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended encountered in some off-highway types of service, will transfer case fluid change intervals.
Page 478: Manual Transmission
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check – All Manual Transmissions This fluid level can be checked by removing the fill plug. Lubricant Selection G238 (6-Speed Manual If the level of the lubricant is more than 1/4 in(6.4 mm) Transmission —...
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE engine is fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmis- CAUTION! sion is at normal operating temperature. Operation of the transmission with an improper fluid level will greatly Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid.
Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below pedal. the operating temperature, the fluid level should be between the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick 4.
Page 481: Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake. Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission product and its performance may be impaired by supple- after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the mental additives.
Page 482: Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel Drive Models Over 10,000 Lbs. (4 535 Kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wheel Bearings — Manufacturer’s Axles can be identified by the Noise Emission Control Label These bearings are normally considered permanently located in the operator’s compartment. lubricated. Cleaning and repacking is required only when axle shafts are removed or in case of extreme water or dust contamination.
Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Required Maintenance for Noise Control Systems Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following maintenance services must be performed Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing every six months or 6,000 mi (9 600 km), whichever thereof: (1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any comes first, to assure proper operation of the noise person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or...
Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM This warranty covers this vehicle as designed, built and equipped by the manufacturer, and is not limited to any • Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system particular part, component or system of the vehicle components including the muffler or tailpipe.
Page 485 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed. MILES 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 KILOMETERS 10 000 19 000 29 000 39 000 48 000...
Page 486: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact. graphic locations and usage.
Page 487 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and scratch the paint.
Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as YES Essentials Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to equipped match the color of your vehicle. YES Essentials seats may be cleaned in the following manner: Wheel and Wheel Trim Care •...
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care WARNING! Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial cleaners.
Page 491: Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) Cavity Cartridge Mini Description An integrated power module is located in the engine Fuse Fuse compartment near the battery. This center contains car- 20 Amp Power Outlet Console tridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse Yellow and component may be stamped on the inside cover, 20 Amp...
Page 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Off Road Module 30 Amp Electric Brake Pink Power Pink 5 Amp Trx-Off Rd Pkg Sen 25 Amp Power-Battery Orange (Gas Engine Only) Natural RWAL/ABS Module NOTE: Insert 5 amp...
Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraints 40 Amp Power Seats Controller (ORC) 2 Green 10 Amp Occupant Restraints/ 10 Amp Power Run/Start- Pass Disable Switch PCM/Steering Angle Sensor 2 Amp IGN Switch Feed...
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Power Ignition Run 10 Amp Seatbelt Tension — Adjustable Pedals Reducer/Power IGN Run/Acc 10 Amp Power-IGN Run — 20 Amp Power IGN Run/Acc HVAC Yellow —...
Page 495: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- • When installing the Integrated Power Module mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- •...
Page 496: Replacement Light Bulbs
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Any time you store your vehicle, or keep it out of REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No.
Page 497: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Open the hood LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No. Tail & Stop ......3057 2.
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well and remove the nut through the access hole. Rear Headlight Housing Nut Access 4. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to disconnect the electrical connectors. Inner Fender Plug NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force to...
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Bulb Removal Headlight Removal...
Page 500: Fog Lights
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of Fog Lights the headlight halogen bulb. 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector 6. Twist connector on the side marker/turn signal/park counterclockwise ⁄ turn and remove connector and bulb light bulb ⁄...
Page 501: Tail, Stop, Turn And Backup Lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights 1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. Removing The Two Screws...
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If from the housing. not pulled straight, locators may be damaged. Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing Pulling Housing From Body...
Page 503 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull bulb straight out of socket. 5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place the two raised blocks past the body. Pulling Bulb From Socket Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body...
Page 504: Center High-Mounted Stoplight (Chmsl) With Cargo Light
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body. Cargo Light 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. 3. Turn desired bulb socket ⁄...
Page 505: Cab Top Clearance Lights - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lights • Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Light 5.
Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket ⁄ turn and pull it from the light 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. assembly.
Page 507: Tailgate Id Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the bulb sockets from the rear.
Page 508: Rear Light Bar Id Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) - If Equipped
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn socket ⁄ turn counterclockwise to access the Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) — If bulb. Equipped 1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets. 3.
Page 509: Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender. 4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- 3. Turn socket ⁄ turn counterclockwise and remove from ing. assembly to access the bulb. Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.
Page 510: Fluids And Capacities
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1500 Shortbed Models 26 gal 98 L 1500 Longbed Models 35 gal 132 L 1500 Shortbed Models 34 gal 128 L 2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal 128 L 2500 Longbed Models 35 gal 132 L 3500 Shortbed Models...
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE U.S. Metric Engine Oil (with filter) 3.7L Engine V-6 (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.0 qts 4.7 L 4.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6.0 qts 5.7 L 5.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-20, API Certified). For trucks operat- 7.0 qts 6.6 L ing under a gross combined weight rating less than 14,000 lbs.
Page 512: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology). Engine Oil (3.7/4.7L Engine) Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395. 5.7L Engine Oil (For trucks operat- Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395.
Page 513: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Oil Filter (4.7L & 5.7L En- Mopar Engine Oil Filter, P/N 4884899AB or equivalent. gine) Spark Plugs (5.7L Engine) REC14MCC4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) Spark Plugs (4.7L Engine) Upper Bank — FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [.99 mm]) Lower Bank — FR8T1332 (Gap 0.051 in [1.30 mm]) Spark Plugs (3.7L Engine) ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm])
Page 514 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent. 1500 Model Front Axle (4X4) GL-5 SAE 75W-90 (MS-9763) or equivalent. 1500 Model Rear Axle Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles on 1500 Models Require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Mopar Limited Slip Additive or equivalent.
Page 515 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..514 Required Maintenance Intervals ... 516 Maintenance Schedule ....514...
Page 516 514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled maintenance services, listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Page 517 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
Page 518 516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals • Change the engine oil filter. NOTE: ** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are equipped with sixteen spark plugs, one set is located on • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is •...
Page 519 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 517 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models 6,000 10 000...
Page 520 518 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Inspect Exhaust System. Perform the first inspection at 24,000 40 000 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot 24,000 40 000...
Page 521 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service 60,000 100 000...
Page 522 520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Page 523: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle ......523 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 524 522 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... . 529 Quality Grades ......528 Temperature Grades .
Page 525: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 523 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 526: Chrysler Llc Customer Center
524 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized deal- Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer ers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special Center should include the following information: tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is •...
Page 527: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 525 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center Service Contract P.O. Box 1621 You may have purchased a service contract for an vehicle to Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs Phone: (800) 465–2001 after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires.
Page 528: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
526 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and provisions of Chrysler LLC warranties applicable to this training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with vehicle.
Page 529: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 527 a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in To order the following manuals, you may use either the individual problems between you, your authorized website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 530 528 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features.
Page 531 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 529 Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on conditions on a specified government test course. For straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 532 530 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 533 INDEX...
Page 534 532 INDEX Adding Fuel ......375 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... . 320,325 Adjustable Pedals .
Page 535 INDEX 533 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ....474 Hoses ......471 Master Cylinder .
Page 536 534 INDEX Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ..257 Clutch ....... 474 Catalytic Converter .
Page 537 INDEX 535 Pressure Cap ......468 Disposal Radiator Cap ......468 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
Page 538 536 INDEX Electronic Stability Program ....333 Break-In Recommendations ....76 Traction Control System .
Page 539 INDEX 537 Filters Brake ....... 472 Air Cleaner ......455,481 Power Steering .
Page 540 538 INDEX Tank Capacity ......508 Gross Axle Weight Rating ....386 Fuel, Flexible .
Page 541 INDEX 539 Heated Seats ......131 Inside Rearview Mirror ....86 Heater .
Page 542 540 INDEX Keys ....... . . 12 Courtesy/Reading ..... 149 Knee Bolster .
Page 543 INDEX 541 Seat Belt Reminder ..... 197 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Service ......494,495 (LATCH) .
Page 544 542 INDEX Outside ......87 Trip ......199,207 Rearview .
Page 545 INDEX 543 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ... 156 Positive Crankcase Valve ....457 Operating Precautions .
Page 546 544 INDEX Radio, Navigation ..... . . 248 Remote Control Radio Operation ....211,219,233 Starting System .
Page 547 INDEX 545 Safety Tips ......77 Heated ......131 Satellite Radio .
Page 548 546 INDEX Transfer Case ......297 Automatic Transmission ....279 Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Engine Fails to Start .
Page 549 INDEX 547 Synthetic Engine Oil ..... . 453 Chains ......357 System, Navigation .
Page 550 548 INDEX Spinning ......353 Hitches ......389 Tread Wear Indicators .
Page 551 INDEX 549 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 156 Warning Lights Tread Wear Indicators ....353 (Instrument Cluster Description) ... . . 196 Trip Computer .
Page 552 550 INDEX Windshield Defroster ....260,263 Windshield Washers ....141,142,463 Fluid .
Page 553 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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