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INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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Page 1: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Van Conversions/Campers ....5 How To Use This Manual .
Page 4: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer oriented documents.
Page 5: Van Conversions/Campers
INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS Consult the table of contents to determine which section The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to body contains the information you desire. modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/ body builders. See The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a the Warranty information book, Section 2.1.C.
Page 6: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a stamped plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle.
Page 7: Vehicle Modifications / Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 9: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Power Wagon: Things To Know Before Starting Ignition And Steering Lock ....15 Your Vehicle ......12 Manual Transmissions .
Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped ..22 Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped ..32 To Unlock The Doors ....23 Wind Buffeting .
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Lock Your Vehicle ..... .71 Restraint System (SRS)—Airbag ... .45 Exhaust Gas .
Page 12: Power Wagon: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WAGON: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks Your Power Wagon is a specialty vehicle, equipped with with either side up.
Page 13: Sentry Key - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 The Security Light , located in the instrument cluster, SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED With this system, an electronically coded ignition key will illuminate for about 3 seconds when the ignition sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics switch is first turned to the ON position.
Page 14 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be per- Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition back formed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer to the OFF position and remove the second key. Key Programming procedure.
Page 15: Ignition And Steering Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 2. This device must accept any interference that may be depress and hold the release button located between the received including interference that may cause undesired ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni- operation.
Page 16: Automatic Transmissions
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your ve- hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle.
Page 17: Door Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 DOOR KEY WARNING! The same key used to start the vehicle is also used to unlock the doors. To unlock the vehicle doors, insert the For personal security and safety in the event of an key into the lock and turn.
Page 18: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped NOTE: Vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry do not have a passenger side door lock cylinder. Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob (if equipped).
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch Automatic Door Locks If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock in the LOCK direction. automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph. 6.
Page 20 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock Feature Programming 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch Customer Programming sequence to enable or disable in the UNLOCK direction. the Auto Unlock Feature: 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has 1.
Page 21: Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 the child-protection locks. When the system on a door is Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in the engaged, that door can only be opened by using the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child- outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the protection door lock system.
Page 22: Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! 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 23: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob (i.e. functional) key fob. once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock 6.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To lock the doors: 5. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to (i.e. functional) key fob. lock all doors. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors are 6.
Page 25: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel 9. Test the park lamp flash feature by pressing the LOCK any chiming that may confuse you during this program- button on the key fob with the ignition in the OFF ming procedure).
Page 26: Programming Additional Transmitters
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE door locks and remote keyless entry systems will func- 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel tion normally. Panic mode will not disarm the security any chiming that may confuse you during this program- system on vehicles so equipped.
Page 27: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 9. A single chime will be heard. The chime indicates that General Information the fob has been recognized. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the 10.
Page 28: Transmitter Battery Service
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. the back housing or the printed circuit board. Transmitter Battery Service 1.
Page 29: Security Alarm System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED To Set the Alarm: This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for The alarm will set when you use the power door locks, or unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the use the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors.
Page 30: Windows
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors WINDOWS and the security lamp will flash for 30 seconds. Check the Power Windows—If Equipped vehicle for tampering. The Security system will also disarm, if the vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Key.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 models. The windows will operate only when the igni- tion switch is turned to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the win- dows while operating the power window switches.
Page 32: Sliding Rear Window-If Equipped
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows A locking device in the center of the window helps to you to disable the window control on the other doors. To prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle.
Page 33: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- airbags for both the driver and front passenger and, if so led up.
Page 34: Lap/Shoulder Belts
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
Page 36 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the WARNING! webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect your lap.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of on the shoulder belt.
Page 38 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Standard Cab Front Center Three Point Belt The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. 1. The front center seat belt on the Standard 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 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 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 40 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Inserting Latch Plate In Use Position...
Page 41: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! If the black latch and buckle are not connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not restrain you properly. 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.
Page 42: Automatic Locking Restraint (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Restraint (ALR) Mode – If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- now in the automatic locking mode.
Page 43: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 44 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt km/h).
Page 45: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Seat Belts and Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe. increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 46 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations WARNING! that allow less forceful deployments. • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Infants in rear facing child restraints must NEVER Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with the seatbelts, front airbags work with the instrument ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for airbag unless the airbag is turned off (Standard Cab the driver and front passenger.
Page 48 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The driver and front passenger seats should be moved Airbag System Components back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. The airbag system consists of the following: •...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • The airbag control module also monitors the readiness The Window Airbag System, on vehicles equipped, consists of the following: of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions. •...
Page 50 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The WARNING! airbags fully inflate in milliseconds. This is less time than it takes you to blink your eyes. The airbags then Ignoring the AIR BAG light in your instrument quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to...
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 because the infant has a medical condition which Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – (Standard 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 52 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (Standard Cab Ve- WARNING! hicles 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 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, or all of the following may occur: see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc- •...
Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Airbags Supplemental Restraint System bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of (SRS)—If Equipped the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to The window airbag control module determines if a side inflate the window bag.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Maintaining Your Airbag Systems Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. While WARNING! the airbag system is designed to be mainte- •...
Page 56: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE to inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse num- crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corpo- bers 52 and 53 in the fuse and relay center. See your ration, such investigations may be requested by custom- dealer if the fuse is good.
Page 57: Child Restraint
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential • Time of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora- cycles and vehicle mileage) tion to any third party except when:...
Page 58 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- Infants and Small Children led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash There are different sizes and types of restraints for statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in children from newborn size to the child almost large the rear seats rather than in the front.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small less than one year old.
Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it infant or child restraint.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate into the buckle.
Page 62 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Identification dots are located above the standard cab WARNING! front seat lower anchorages as a guide for locating lower anchors. Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Stan- The child could be badly injured or killed.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 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 some time.
Page 64 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of reach of children. It is recommended that before Installing the Child Restraint System installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of WARNING! reach.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped WARNING! with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower child restraint.
Page 66 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to WARNING! the square opening in the sheet metal. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the seat failure and injury to the child.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence - (Quad Cab Rear Seats) seat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring. 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and 5.
Page 68 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Quad Cab Tether Strap Mounting...
Page 69: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Children Too Large for Booster Seats ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt A long break-in period is not required for the engine in comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend your new vehicle.
Page 70: Safety Tips
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few SAFETY TIPS thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the Transporting Passengers break-in and is not an indication of difficulty. This vehicle is designed to carry passengers in the cab only.
Page 71: Lock Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Lock Your Vehicle Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all engine running for more than a short period, adjust doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your your climate control system to force outside air into own driveway or garage.
Page 72: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- Vehicle rized dealer. If there is a problem with the airbag light the seatbelt light will flash. Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Door Latches Fluid Leaks Check for positive closing, latching and locking. Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are detected the cause should be located and corrected.
Page 75 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Power Wagon Features ....80 Skid Plates And Underbody Protection ..82 Locking Front And Rear Differentials .
Page 76 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...86 40-20-40 Front Seat ....114 Electronic Power Mirrors —...
Page 77 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only And To Activate ......130 Fleet Vehicles) .
Page 78 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Step Button ......136 Using Homelink ..... . 147 Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) .
Page 79: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Sunroof Maintenance ....151 Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . 154 Sunroof Fully Closed ....151 Storage And Seats —...
Page 80: Power Wagon Features
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER WAGON FEATURES recommended to drive the vehicle with the differentials locked on pavement due to the reduced ability to turn Locking Front and Rear Differentials and speed limitations. Most 4WD trucks are equipped with open differentials front and rear.
Page 81: Electronically Disconnecting Stabilizer/Sway Bar
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 approach/departure and break over angles. More ride Electronically Disconnecting Stabilizer/Sway Bar Stabilizer bars are used to help distribute load force from height allows for more aggressive angles, further improv- one side of the vehicle to the other. This helps to reduce ing off-road capability.
Page 82: High-Pressure Monotube Shocks/New Front And Rear Springs
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High-Pressure Monotube Shocks/New Front and Skid Plates And Underbody Protection Rear Springs Steel skid plates protect the major driveline components The new variable-rate shocks and revised springs help to of the truck including the fuel tank, transfer case and create a suitable on-road ride without compromising steering damper.
Page 83: Wheels
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 • Steering Dampener Skid Plate - protects the steering Wheels Stylish forged aluminum 17 wheels give the Power dampener from impingement damage. Wagon a powerful stance. Forging a wheel from alumi- • Electronically Locking Front And Rear Axle Differen- num produces a stronger, lighter weight wheel than tials With 4:56 Gears - improves mobility and articu- machining or casting the wheel out of the same material.
Page 84: Mopar Options
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Off-Road Tuned Suspension And Shocks - improves • Tow Strap mobility, ground clearance and ride comfort. • Gloves • Heavy Duty Thermally Protected and Sealed Electric • “Power Wagon embossed” storage bag Winch With Roller Fairlead - Useful for work and •...
Page 85: Automatic Dimming Mirror- If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped small control under the mirror to the night position This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 86: Outside Mirrors
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, mirror will look smaller and farther away than they never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the really are.
Page 87: Electronic Power Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped Power Mirror Switches Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right Power Mirror Movement mirror, and set it to the center off position to prevent The controls for the power mirrors are located on the accidentally moving a mirror when you are finished driver’s door trim panel.
Page 88: Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Sideview Mirrors - If Equipped
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated NOTE: Fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towing mirrors Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the CAUTION! heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel,...
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Blindspot Mirror Trailer Towing Position...
Page 90: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - If Equipped
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) — UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the IF EQUIPPED system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro- communications system.
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 with the system at a time. The system is available in The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands- English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped). Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. If your cellular phone supports a different profile (eg., Headset The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the Profile), you may not be able to use any UConnect™...
Page 92: Operation
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation For example, you can either use the combined form Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™ voice command Phonebook New Entry, or you can system and to navigate through the UConnect™ menu break the combined form command into two voice structure.
Page 93 NOTE: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you to begin the cellular phone pairing process on your cellular • www.dodge.com/uconnect phone. Before attempting to pair phone, please see...
Page 94 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE your cellular phone’s user manual (Bluetooth section) make a call. You can select to use a lower priority for instructions on how to complete this step. cellular phone at any time (refer to Advanced Phone Connectivity section).
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • The UConnect™ system will confirm the phone num- • The UConnect™ system will confirm the name and ber and then dial. The number will appear in the then dial the corresponding phone number, which display of certain radios.
Page 96 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.: Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow Editing phonebook entries is recommended NOTE: you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook when vehicle is not in motion.
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Phonebook Edit can be used to add another phone from the list, press the Voice Recognition button number to a name entry that already exists in the while the UConnect™ system is playing the desired phonebook.
Page 98: Phone Call Features
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be Phone Call Features deleted. The following features can be accessed through the UConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on your List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook cellular service plan.
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress to section Toggling Between Two Calls. To combine two If a call is currently in progress and you have another calls, refer to section Conference Call.
Page 100 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Redial When two calls are in progress (one active and one on • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. hold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call.
Page 101: Uconnect™ System Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the the name of the language you wish to switch to call to the mobile phone.
Page 102 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system emergency situations when the cell phone has network is operational, you may reach the emergency number as coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system. follows: Towing Assistance •...
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 When calling a number with your UConnect™ system Paging To learn how to page, refer to section Working with that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone Automated Systems. Paging works properly except for sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push pagers of certain companies which time-out a little too the ’Voice Recognition’...
Page 104 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system caution and take precautionary safety measures). By from confirming your choices (e.g. the UConnect™ sys- dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™...
Page 105: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button. Advanced Phone Connectivity • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone Mute. The UConnect™ system allows on going calls to be transferred to your cellular phone to the UConnect™...
Page 106 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Setup Select Phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 107: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™ System • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. Voice Recognition (VR) • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 108 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, • You can say O (letter O ) for 0 (zero). 800 must be spoken eight-zero-zero. • dry weather condition. • Even though international dialing for most number • Even though the system is designed for users speaking combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- number combinations may not be supported.
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loud- Power-Up ness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network, After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON and not the UConnect™ system. or ACC position, or after a reset, you must wait at least five (5) seconds prior to using the system.
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Page 113: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 SEATS North American English The seating options available in this truck are the result of Primary Alternate(s) extensive customer research and evaluations. Zero Add location Add new WARNING! All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, Delete a name...
Page 114: 40-20-40 Front Seat
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 40-20-40 Front Seat Each outboard seat is independently adjustable forward or backward and is equipped with a back recliner. The manual 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 115: Reclining Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Reclining Seats WARNING! The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle to release the seat back and adjust You can be seriously, even fatally injured riding in a for comfort.
Page 116: Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To lower the head restraint, push in the button and then Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If push down on the head restraint. Equipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of the driver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’s seatback increases or decreases the lumbar support.
Page 117: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls. Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
Page 118: Heated Seats - If Equipped
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the Heated Seats — If Equipped two toggle switches, tilting it up or down. The heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel under the climate controls. Tilt Adjustment Heated Seat Switches Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).
Page 119: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 the switch a third time will turn the heated seats OFF. If TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD you do not purposefully turn the switch OFF, the seat heating level will automatically change to the next lower level, or OFF.
Page 120 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE released you must reach into the opening beneath the WARNING! center of the grille and push up the latch to release the safety catch before raising the hood. If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Page 121: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 LIGHTS Interior Lights Headlight Switch Location Dimmer Control Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN- LOCK button is pressed on the key fob.When a door is...
Page 122: Battery Saver
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer Battery Saver control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed- the interior lights to go out.
Page 123: Headlamp Delay
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Headlamp Delay To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and then the headlamp switch is cycled off.
Page 124: Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only And Fleet Vehicles)
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Lights-on Reminder reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- on, after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound lowed by rinsing.
Page 125: Cargo Light - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 CARGO Light — If Equipped MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER The multifunction control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn.
Page 126: Passing Light
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can signal a lane change by moving the lever Passing Light partially up or down. You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel.
Page 127: High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Windshield Wipers Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or LOW beam. Windshield Wiper / Washer Switch The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever.
Page 128: Windshield Washers
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System WARNING! The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For could lead to an accident.
Page 129: Tilt Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
Page 130: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped.
Page 131: To Set At A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 To Set At A Desired Speed WARNING! When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
Page 132 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tapping the ACCEL button once will result in a speed will decrease. For example, tapping the button 3 times increase (refer to the table below for the speed for your will decrease the speed by 3 times the speed listed in the specific engine).
Page 133: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 To reduce the frequency of the downshifts and to im- To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the prove vehicle performance, it is advisable to lock out pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. overdrive by pressing the “TOW/HAUL”...
Page 134: Overhead Console- If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Universal Garage Door Opener — If Equipped OVERHEAD CONSOLE— IF EQUIPPED The two optional overhead consoles may consist of the Courtesy/Reading Lights following features: In the middle of the console are two courtesy/reading lights.
Page 135: Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 This overhead console allows you to choose between a OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER compass/temperature display and one of four trip con- — IF EQUIPPED ditions being monitored. This optional overhead console consists of the following: US/M Button •...
Page 136: Reset Button
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE RESET Button Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within 2 seconds while in any of the 3 resettable displays (AVG ECO, ODO, ET), the Global Reset will reset all 3 displays. Step Button Use this button to reset the following displays: Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
Page 137: Average Fuel Economy (Avg Eco)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 When the DTE value is less than 30 miles estimated Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. driving distance, the DTE display will change to an Average fuel economy is a running average of the alternating test display of “LO”...
Page 138: Trip Odometer (Odo)
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Trip Odometer (ODO) C/T Button This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Resetting of this screen will cause the trip odometer to change to Zero. Elapsed Time (ET) This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset.
Page 139: Automatic Compass Calibration
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Manual Compass Calibration WARNING! NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make Even if the display still reads a few degrees above sure the compass variance is properly set before manu- 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly ally calibrating the compass.
Page 140 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 141: Outside Temperature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 NOTE: The default for the compass variance is zone 8. Outside Temperature Because the ambient temperature sensor is located un- To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the derhood, engine temperature can influence the displayed display to “Compass/Temperature.”...
Page 142: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a button.
Page 143: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Programming HomeLink WARNING! NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is A moving garage door can cause injury to people and advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom- pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held seriously or fatally injured.
Page 144 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death. WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3 5. Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons while observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on keeping the indicator light in view.
Page 146: Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Firmly press and release the learn or smart button. Canadian Programming/Gate Programming (The name and color of the button may vary by manu- Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- facturer.) nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming.
Page 147: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Programming step four to complete.
Page 148: Security
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Security NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to HomeLink is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls,...
Page 149: Open Sunroof - Express Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Open Sunroof - Express Mode WARNING! Momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activate • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the Express Open Feature, causing the sunroof to open automatically.
Page 150: Closing Sunroof - Express
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof - Express NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof pressed. will close automatically from any position. The sunroof Venting Sunroof - Express will close fully and stop automatically.
Page 151: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Wind Buffeting ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of The auxiliary electrical outlet can provide power for in pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the cab accessories designed for use with the standard “cigar ears.
Page 152: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER CAUTION! The removable ash receiver is located in the instrument panel cup holder tray. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel, power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not above and to the left of the ash receiver.
Page 153: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operates CUPHOLDERS with the ignition switch ON. It heats when pushed in and Front Instrument Panel Cupholders pops out automatically when ready for use. To preserve To secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of the the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the...
Page 154: Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab — If Equipped The center portion of the seat folds down to provide an Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- armrest with unique storage compartments under the lid. holder that consists of two cupwells for rear passenger Push the button on the front of the armrest to raise the convenience.
Page 155: Storage And Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under WARNING! the rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart- • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the ment. armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle operation, or an accident.
Page 156: Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat, may be the load floor.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Unfolding The Load Floor Load Floor In Open Position 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until 3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor. the load floor unfolds into position.
Page 158 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 159: Pickup Box
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the PICKUP BOX pickup box, you must use Mopar toolbox brackets available from your dealer. You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply- wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor.
Page 160: Slide-In Campers
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side WARNING! bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel • Care should always be exercised when operating a housings. Place wooden boards across the box from side to side to create separate load compartments in the vehicle with unrestrained cargo.
Page 161: Easy-Off Tailgate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 EASY-OFF TAILGATE The tailgate can be removed quickly. Tailgate removal is sometimes required for pickup box loading. To remove the tailgate unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot, then rotate and pull away from the box.
Page 162 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 163: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instruments And Controls ....166 Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If Equipped ..... . . 182 Instrument Cluster .
Page 164 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Metal Tape Selection ....200 Audio Play) ......192 Pinch Roller Release .
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If Heater Only — Fleet Vehicles ... . . 214 Equipped) ......209 Air Conditioning And Heating Remote Sound System Controls —...
Page 166: Instruments And Controls
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...
Page 167: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 168: Instrument Cluster Description
168 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 Gages 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 gages indicate a reading either too high or too low.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or CAUTION! when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on Do not operate the engine with the tachometer continuously.
Page 170 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of 13. Temperature Gauge the gauge, the “Check Gages” 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 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 15. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic CAUTION! Tranmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is moved, this indicator Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. engine running as you would not be able to react to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats.
Page 172 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The odometer/trip odometer Vacuum Fluores- 17. Check Gages Light cent Display will also may display GASCAP, which This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system indicates that your gas cap is possibly loose or damaged. which monitors the emissions and engine control (See page 320 for more information.) system.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 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 174 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine functioning and that service is required. See your autho- stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will rized dealer immediately.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 24. Low Washer Fluid Light 27. Fuel Gauge This light comes on when the washer fluid level falls Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the below approximately 1/4 full. The light will remain on ON position.
Page 176: Electronic Digital Clock
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29. Door Ajar When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, or The Door Ajar light will illuminate when any when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keep- door is opened. When the ignition is ON the ing is accurately maintained.
Page 177: Sales Code Ref - Am/Fm/Cd (Single Disc) Radio With Optional Hands Free Phone Capability
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) Operating Instructions - Radio Mode RADIO WITH OPTIONAL HANDS FREE PHONE NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC CAPABILITY position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON.
Page 178 178 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 or 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 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE RW/FF (Radio Mode) 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 180: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station Preset Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) and press and release that button. If a button is not These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, commit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 the station will continue to play but will not be stored...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 NOTE: SCAN Button (CD Mode) • You may insert or eject a disc with the radio or ignition Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. switch OFF. To stop the scan function, press the button a second time. •...
Page 182: Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: RND Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode) Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If Equipped Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Refer to the HANDS FREE PHONE (UConnect™) section Random Play.
Page 183: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Radio, CD player, Hands Free Phone, Satellite, or Vehicle position to operate the radio.
Page 184 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the RW/FF (Radio Mode) MUTE button mutes the microphone. Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the SCAN Button (Radio Mode) arrows.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- increase or decrease the Treble tones.
Page 186: Operation Instructions - (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Top 40 Top_40 displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Country Country station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY Oldies Oldies function only operates when in the FM mode.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 NOTE: Note: This Radio is capable of playing compact If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and compact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 188: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) LOAD / EJECT - Eject Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the Press the LOAD/ EJECT 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 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 TIME Button (CD MODE For CD Audio Play) RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Press this button to change the display from a large CD MODE For CD Audio Play) playing time display and small clock time display to a Press this button while the CD is playing to activate large clock time display and small CD playing time Random Play.
Page 190: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders: 100 file recording media and formats are limited. When • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 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 192: Operation Instructions - (Cd Mode For Mp3 Audio Play)
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 files Operation 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 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 LOAD / EJECT - Eject INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- Press and INFO button while playing MP3 disc. The button with the corresponding number where 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 194 194 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 section of the Owner’s RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) Manual.
Page 195: Sales Code Rak - Am/Fm/Cassette/Cd (6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, Mp3, And Wma Capabilities
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 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 196 196 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 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE RW/FF (Radio Mode) 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 198 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to Country Country be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- Oldies Oldies cast PTY information. Soft Soft Turn the tune knob to select the following format types: Nostalgia Nostalgia 16 Digit-Character Dis-...
Page 199: Operating Instructions - Tape Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Operating Instructions — Tape Player displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the station with the same selected PTY name.
Page 200: Fast Forward (Ff)
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fast Forward (FF) Scan Button Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature.
Page 201: Noise Reduction
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 compact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks tape player is on, but may be switched off. and WMA.
Page 202: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next is loading, and “READING DISC” when the radio is selection on the CD.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 radio, the radio will remain in CD mode and display RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD INSERT DISC” for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes the radio MODE for CD Audio Play) will go to the previous tuner mode. Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
Page 204: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 Notes On Playing MP3 Files •...
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 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 206: Operation Instructions - (Cd Mode For Mp3 And Wma Audio Play)
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 and WMA Files Operation 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 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 The radio display will show LOADING DISC when the INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) disc is loading. Press and 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 208 208 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 the Owner’s RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Manual.
Page 209: Sales Code Rec - Am/Fm/Cd (6-Disc) Radio With Navigation System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3 SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Capability (REC) - combines a Global-Positioning System-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability.
Page 210: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a EQUIPPED button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will The remote sound system controls are located on the rear increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the surface of the steering wheel.
Page 211: Tape Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. selection on the cassette.
Page 212: Compact Disc Maintenance
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions.
Page 213: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft The controls for the heating and ventilation system in this protection encoding. Try a known good disc before vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs.
Page 214: Heater Only - Fleet Vehicles
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Heater Only — Fleet Vehicles NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- tified by the small dots. Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Bi-Level Blower Control Outside air flows through the outlets located in the The rotary knob on the left of the instrument panel and at the floor. 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 216: Air Conditioning And Heating - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning and Heating — If Equipped outlets selected by the mode control. A light in the snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Press the button a second time to turn the air condition- ing off.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 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 218 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control Circulation The rotary knob on the left of the The cab is designed with features to promote outside air control panel is the blower control. circulation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. These Turn the knob clockwise to one of the are air exhausters that provide the means for regular four positions to obtain the blower...
Page 219: Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Sideview Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition On.
Page 220 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the allows you to operate at intermediate positions between upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- air goes to the floor outlets.
Page 222 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Dual Zone Temperature Control both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if the A/C button has not been pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. Blower Control The rotary knob on the left of the control panel is the blower control.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air Circulation inside the passenger compartment. This is accomplished The cab is designed with features to promote outside air by having separate temperature control slides for both circulation.
Page 224: Operating Tips
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside Fast Cooldown the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool For a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob to temperatures when it’s rainy or humid.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a NEUTRAL and depress the accelerator slightly for fast non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works idle operation to increase coolant flow and fan speed. very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette NOTE: On models equipped with Diesel engines, the smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
Page 226: Operating Tips Chart
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 227: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Axle Locker System ..... 231 Airing Down For Off-Road Driving ..250 Stabilizer/Sway Bar System .
Page 228 228 STARTING AND OPERATING Ignition/Starter Switch ....275 Transmission Shifting ....280 Lock .
Page 229 STARTING AND OPERATING 229 Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Limited Use Spare — If Equipped ..310 — If Equipped ..... . . 294 Tire Spinning .
Page 230 Carbon Monoxide Warnings ....322 Dodge Power Wagon Models ... . . 340 Catalytic Converter ..... 323 Recreational Towing —...
Page 231: Axle Locker System
STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Axle Locker System CAUTION! Dodge Power Wagons are equipped with electronically locking front and rear axles. Locking the axles provides Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicle is stuck greater traction in severe low traction conditions or in and the tires are spinning.
Page 232: Rotary Locking Axle Switch
232 STARTING AND OPERATING rear axles are unlocked. In the REAR LOCK position, the rear axle is locked. In the FRONT/REAR position, the front and rear axles are locked. NOTE: Even when the axles are in the AXLE UNLOCK position, the limited slip differential in the rear axle still provides torque biasing capability for moderate low traction environments.
Page 233 STARTING AND OPERATING 233 NOTE: Left to right wheel speed difference may be NOTE: The rear axle must be locked before the front necessary to allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator axle will lock. light is flashing after placing the switch in the REAR To unlock the front axle move the axle locker switch to LOCK or FRONT/REAR position, drive the vehicle in a REAR LOCK.
Page 234: Stabilizer/Sway Bar System
234 STARTING AND OPERATING Stabilizer/Sway Bar System The switch has two positions, on-road and off-road. The Power Wagon vehicles are equipped with an electronic system is normally in on-road mode, indicated by a solid disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar. This system allows green light.
Page 235: Power Wagon - Safe Off-Road Driving
STARTING AND OPERATING 235 To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4HI WARNING! or 4LO as shown in Four Wheel Drive Operation and press the top of the stabilizer/sway bar button to obtain If stabilizer/sway bar will not return to on-road the off-road position.
Page 236 236 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle (ORV) trails or recreation areas. You should High Mobility Characteristics always tread lightly and only use established roads, trails The Power Wagon has high off-road mobility character- or ORV recreational areas. The National Forest Service, istics with an approach angle A= 35 degrees, a break-over Bureau of Land Management or local Department of angle B= 25.5 degrees, a running ground clearance C=...
Page 237 STARTING AND OPERATING 237 Angles A, B, C, and D...
Page 238 238 STARTING AND OPERATING Water Fording Water Fording Characteristics Water fording characteristic is the vehicle’s ability to cross a body of still water, where the powertrain and drivetrain are safe from water ingestion. The Power Wagon has high water fording characteristics with the ability to cross a pool of water, without stopping, 24 inches deep at a maximum speed of 10 mph and a pool of water 30 inches deep at a maximum speed of 5 mph, both...
Page 239 STARTING AND OPERATING 239 mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on CAUTION! your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road The door sill height is 25 inches. Water may intrude driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel into the interior of the vehicle at greater depths.
Page 240: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
240 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand WARNING! There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in snow, mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down steering, acceleration and braking inputs.
Page 241 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 • Sand – Soft sand is very difficult to travel through CAUTION! with full tire pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high not stop.
Page 242: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
242 STARTING AND OPERATING forward until it makes contact with the object. Apply the CAUTION! throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and ease the vehicle up and over the object. Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure.
Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 Crossing Large Rocks CAUTION! When approaching large rocks, choose a path which ensures you drive over the largest of them with your Never attempt to drive over a rock which is large tires. This will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle. enough to contact the door sills.
Page 244 244 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! There is an increased risk of roll over when crossing Do not attempted to cross a log with a greater an obstacle, at any angle, with steep sides. diameter than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will become high centered.
Page 245: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 or other obstacles on the path? Can you safely recover CAUTION! the vehicle if something goes wrong? If everything looks good and you feel confident, then change trans- Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects mission into a lower gear, shift the transfer case into 4L increases the risk of underbody damage.
Page 246 246 STARTING AND OPERATING ⁄ turn quickly back and forth. This will provide a distance at the base of the hill to regain control if the fresh bite into the surface and will usually provide vehicle descends to fast? If you feel confident in your enough traction to complete the climb.
Page 247 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 more weight on the down hill wheels, which increases help regulate your speed. If the brakes are required to the possibilities of a down hill slide or roll over. Make control vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable locking or skidding the tires.
Page 248: Driving Through Water
248 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water than the bottom of the axle differentials, you should Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water. inspect all of the vehicle fluids for signs of water inges- Water crossings should be avoided if possible and only tion.
Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 muddy waters, check for hidden obstacles. Make sure CAUTION! you will not be intruding on any wildlife and you can recover the vehicle if necessary. The key to a safe Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- crossing is the water depth, current and bottom con- tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator.
Page 250: Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
250 STARTING AND OPERATING downstream out of control if the water is deep enough Airing Down For Off-Road Driving to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body. Running lower tire pressure off-road can improve your Before you proceed determine the speed of the current, ride comfort and vehicle traction.
Page 251: Vehicle Recovery
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 vehicle? Is there an anchor point to winch to? Are you CAUTION! alone or do you have another vehicle to help? Is there high risk of vehicle damage during the recovery process? Reduced tire pressure increases the risk of tire dam- Answering these questions will help you determine the age and may cause tire unseating with total loss of best method of recovery.
Page 252 252 STARTING AND OPERATING a few rock cycles your vehicle is not free, stop and try CAUTION! another method of recovery. Continuous rock cycling will only cause unnecessary damage to your vehicle Pulling the vehicle off an obstacle, without first and the environment.
Page 253 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 the two drivers. Good communication and line of sight The driver of the pulling vehicle should let off the are required for a safe recovery. First connect the tow throttle without using the brakes, once signaled by the strap to the correct attachment points on both vehicles.
Page 254: Winching
254 STARTING AND OPERATING • Winching (see the section on “Winch Operation” for and block the front tires. If you cannot find an anchor additional information on the Power Wagon’s winch) point within reach try using your spare tire by burying –...
Page 255: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on WARNING! the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the Winch cables are under high tension when in use values specified in the Service Manual. and can become a projectile if they fail.
Page 256: Winch Usage
256 STARTING AND OPERATING high forces and should be used with care. Do not operate WARNING! the winch without reading and understanding the com- plete winch owner’s manual. Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You Tensioning the Wire Rope might not have full braking power when you need it The winch rope must be properly tensioned before use.
Page 257 STARTING AND OPERATING 257 3. Apply at least 500 lbs. of tension to the rope while Winch Motor Thermal Protection winding the rope in. Always use care to ensure the rope Your winch is equipped with a thermal protection device does not pile up on one side of the drum and is neatly in the motor.
Page 258: Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
258 STARTING AND OPERATING UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR WINCH Winch Components...
Page 259 STARTING AND OPERATING 259 1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle 6. Clutch Lever: The clutch lever allows the winch drum charging system and features a thermal protection switch to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow the that automatically stops motor function in the power-in wire rope to be pulled from the winch by hand.
Page 260: Winch Accessories
260 STARTING AND OPERATING WINCH ACCESSORIES Snatch/Block Pulley: Used properly, the multi-purpose The following accessories are necessary to attach the snatch block allows you to (1) winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe increase our winch’s pulling winching.
Page 261: Operating Your Winch
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 Clevis/D-Shackles: OPERATING YOUR WINCH D-Shackle is a safe means of connecting the looped ends of WARNING! cables, straps and snatch • Always use supplied hook strap to hold hook when spooling wire rope in or out. blocks.
Page 262 262 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information Vehicle Recovery Using the Winch: Practice using your winch before you get stuck. Some key points to remember when using your winch are: CAUTION! 1. Always take your time to assess the situation and plan •...
Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and wire rope for CAUTION! damage. Do not use the winch if the mount is loose or rope shows excessive wear or damage. Be careful not to pull the Winch Cable Collar through the rollers.
Page 264 264 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Disengage clutch to allow free spooling of the winch 4. Free the winch hook and attach hook strap. Free the drum, rotate the clutch lever on the winch to disengage. winch hook from its anchor point. Attach hook strap to Freespooling conserves battery power.
Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 5. Pull wire to anchor point. Pull out enough wire rope to 6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you’ve established reach your anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain amount your anchor point, secure the tree-trunk protector or of tension on the wire as it can become twisted and choker-chain around the object.
Page 266 266 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. Attach the Clevis/D-shackle and Tree Trunk Protector. CAUTION! Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap or chain and through the hook loop, being careful not to over Always be certain the anchor you select will with- tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
Page 267 STARTING AND OPERATING 267 NOTE: Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. 9. Connect the remote control to the winch control box, located behind the front bumper. Be careful not to let the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch. If you choose to control the winch from inside your vehicle, always pass the remote through a window to avoid pinching the cord in the door.
Page 268 268 STARTING AND OPERATING 10. Put wire rope under tension. Using the remote con- 12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatly trol switch, slowly wind the wire rope until no slack wound around the spooling drum. Improper winding remains.
Page 269 STARTING AND OPERATING 269 13. In certain situations you the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatch may decide to throw a heavy block. Your situation may have other no people zones. blanket or similar object over the wire rope. A heavy blan- ket can absorb energy should the wire rope break.
Page 270 270 STARTING AND OPERATING For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be NOTE: Avoid overheating the winch motor. For ex- slowly driven while being pulled by the winch. Continue tended winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allow pulling until the vehicle is on stable ground. If you are the winch motor to cool down.
Page 271 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 an uneven stack, spool out that section of the rope and reposition it to the opposite end of the drum, which will free up space for continued winching. 16. Secure vehicle. Once recovery of the vehicle is com- plete, be sure to secure the vehicle’s brakes and put the transmission in park (automatic) or low gear for manual transmissions.
Page 272 272 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange the remote control lead so it cannot be caught in the winch. Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle when spooled. Be sure any wire rope already on the spooling drum is wound tightly and evenly layered.
Page 273: Rigging Techniques
STARTING AND OPERATING 273 RIGGING TECHNIQUES How to change the pulling direction: Various winching situations will require application of other winching techniques. These could range from too little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight line rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or main- taining a straight-line pulling situation.
Page 274 274 STARTING AND OPERATING will enable you to change your pulling direction while In some cases, you may find yourself needing more still allowing the wire rope to be at 90° to wind properly pulling power. The use of snatch blocks increases me- onto the spooling drum.
Page 275: Ignition/Starter Switch
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Because pulling power decreases with the number of IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH layers of wire rope on the winch drum, you can use a snatch block to double line out more wire rope. This decreases the number of layers of wire rope on the drum, and increases pulling power.
Page 276: Lock
276 STARTING AND OPERATING LOCK START Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. PARK position. It also engages the steering wheel lock (if The ignition key will return to the ON position for equipped) when the steering wheel is turned.
Page 277: Manual Transmission Key Release Button
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Manual Transmission Key Release Button Key Reminder An alarm will sound to remind you if the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened. STARTING PROCEDURES The starter should not be operated for more than 15- second intervals.
Page 278: Automatic Transmission
278 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission If Engine Fails To Start Start the engine with the selector lever in NEUTRAL or If the engine fails to start after you have followed the PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any normal starting procedure, it may be flooded.
Page 279: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 CAUTION! second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the normal starting procedure should be Long periods of engine idling, especially at high repeated.
Page 280: Transmission Shifting
280 STARTING AND OPERATING TRANSMISSION SHIFTING “P” Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by Automatic Transmission with Overdrive locking the transmission. The engine can be started in The gear shift selector display, located in the instrument this range. Never use Park while the vehicle is in motion. panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this selector is illuminated for night driving).
Page 281 STARTING AND OPERATING 281 “R” Reverse WARNING! Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P (Park). Check by trying to “N”...
Page 282 282 STARTING AND OPERATING “2” Second (Overdrive). The transmission will automatically shift Use this position for driving slowly in heavy city traffic from Drive to Overdrive if the following conditions are or on mountain roads where more precise speed control present: is desirable.
Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- When To Use “TOW HAUL” and “O/D OFF” peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive Modes and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature.
Page 284 284 STARTING AND OPERATING reduce the potential for transmission overheating or Torque Converter Clutch failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been “TOW HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
Page 285: Manual Transmission - 6-Speed
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in several Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- transmission into gear may seem sluggish.
Page 286 286 STARTING AND OPERATING 5th to 6th requires the same side effort or the lever will cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in return to center resulting in a shift into 4th gear and increased fuel economy, and may be used as indicated. damage the transmission, clutch, or engine.
Page 287: Four-Wheel- Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels CAUTION! to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to the desired positions. When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the road surfaces only.
Page 288 288 STARTING AND OPERATING Proper operation of 4-wheel-drive vehicles depends on WARNING! tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and can You or others could be injured if you leave the cause damage to the transfer case.
Page 289: Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer 4-Wheel-Drive High Range - Locks the front and rear Case driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Neutral - Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain.
Page 290: Transfer Case Reminder Light
290 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disen- NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the gage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may oc- pedal after completing the shift.
Page 291: Limited-Slip Differential - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The limited-slip differential provides additional traction on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- there is a difference between the traction characteristics tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the of the surface under the right and left rear wheels.
Page 292: Parking Brake
292 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 293: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the WARNING! curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- uphill grade. ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage The parking brake should always be applied whenever or injury.
Page 294: Brake Noise
294 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Noise The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to During normal operation of the brake system certain provide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor noises may be present from time to time. Occasional makes a low humming noise during operation.
Page 295 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 WARNING! WARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor makes the stopping distance longer.
Page 296: Power Steering
296 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Your power steering system will provide mechanical Tire Markings steering capability if power assist is lost. If for any reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions you will experience a substantial increase in steering effort.
Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 • European Metric tire sizing is based on European • Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact design standards. Tires designed to this standard have spares designed for temporary emergency use only. the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”...
Page 298 298 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: 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 Milimeters (mm)
Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions.
Page 300: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
300 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however the date code may only be on one side.
Page 301: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 EXAMPLE: 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured.(2 digits) —01 means the year 2001. —Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have 1 number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 302 302 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 the Vehicle Loading section of...
Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 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 304 304 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 305: Tires-General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 1. Safety— WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading WARNING! can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 306: Tire Inflation Pressures
306 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 308: Radial-Ply Tires
308 STARTING AND OPERATING loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading WARNING! and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
Page 309: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 310: Limited Use Spare - If Equipped
310 STARTING AND OPERATING Limited Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use The limited use spare tires are for emergency use spare tire warning label located on the limited use spare only.
Page 311: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
Page 312: Life Of Tire
312 STARTING AND OPERATING Life of Tire Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact factors including but not limited to: with oil, grease and gasoline.
Page 313: Alignment And Balance
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that Replacing original tires with tires of a different size specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of may result in false speedometer and odometer read- unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen- ings.
Page 314: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. CAUTION! Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
Page 315: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- SNOW TIRES ing link and cable (radial) chains. Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the NOTE: On 4x4 Power Wagon models, class “U”...
Page 316: Tire Rotation Recommendations
316 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
Page 317: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard FUEL REQUIREMENTS The 5.7L engine is designed to meet all starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these emissions regulations and provide satisfac- symptoms, try another brand of “regular” gasoline be- tory fuel economy and performance when fore considering service for the vehicle.
Page 318: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
318 STARTING AND OPERATING We strongly support the use of reformulated gasolines. MMT In Gasoline Properly blended reformulated gasolines will provide MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is excellent performance and durability for the engine and blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasolines fuel system components.
Page 319: Sulfur In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Sulfur In Gasoline CAUTION! If you live in the northeast United States, your vehicle may have been designed to meet California low emission If the Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light is standards with Cleaner-Burning California reformulated flashing, immediate service is required;...
Page 320 320 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) CAUTION! The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top with this vehicle.
Page 321: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control CAUTION! system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s could let impurities into the fuel system.
Page 322: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
322 STARTING AND OPERATING • When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loaded Carbon Monoxide Warnings vehicle when the humidity is low and the temperature is high, use a premium unleaded fuel to help prevent WARNING! spark knock. If spark knock persists, lighten the load, or engine piston damage may result.
Page 323: Catalytic Converter
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time systems can result in civil penalties being assessed the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions against you.
Page 324: Vehicle Loading
324 STARTING AND OPERATING A scorching odor may be detected if you continue to run VEHICLE LOADING a malfunctioning engine. The odor may indicate severe Certification Label and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification vehicle allowed to cool.
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so Tire Size GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. The tire size on the Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load Payload capacity of this tire size.
Page 326 326 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 327: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 NOTE: The weights shown in this chart are not TRAILER TOWING necessarily the weights for your vehicle. Also, the In this section you will find safety tips and information amount of load added to both the front and rear axles on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do can be computed after the vehicle has been weighed with your vehicle.
Page 328 328 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment axles.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The maximum height and maximum width of the front of A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attached a trailer. to the tow vehicle, plus a removable hitch head and spring bar assembly that fits into the receiver opening Trailer Sway Control and hook up brackets that connect the spring bars to the The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be...
Page 330: Trailer Hitch Classification
330 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to Wt.) the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000...
Page 331: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
• http:// www.dodge.com/towing. • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada). Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 332: Towing Requirements
332 STARTING AND OPERATING • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment Towing Requirements put in or on your vehicle. To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv- etrain components the following guidelines are recom- • The weight of the driver and all passengers. mended: NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • Safety chains must always be used between your WARNING! vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing slack for turning corners.
Page 334 334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Total weight must be distributed between the tow − Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe vehicle and the trailer such that the following four and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the ratings are not exceeded: Tires–General Information section of this manual on Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes CAUTION! − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
Page 336 336 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles WARNING! wiring harness. Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Page 337: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage. Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “TOW HAUL”...
Page 338 338 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level Towing Tips — Cooling System before towing. To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: Towing Tips — Tow/Haul (If Equipped) To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat- −...
Page 339: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 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. To change position inboard or out- board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out or In).
Page 340: Snowplow
340 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOWPLOW Dodge Power Wagon Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Power Wagon Models for snowplow applications. WARNING! Snowplows and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end or your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the front end structure.
Page 341: Recreational Towing - 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 RECREATIONAL TOWING — 4–WHEEL DRIVE CAUTION! VEHICLES (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can cause damage to the vehicle. CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a WARNING! front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
Page 342: Recreational Towing Procedure - Manual Shift Transfer Case - If Equipped
342 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing Procedure — Manual Shift 5. Shift transfer case lever into N (NEUTRAL). Transfer Case — If Equipped 6. Start the engine. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing: 7. Shift automatic transmission into Reverse (R). 8.
Page 343: Returning To Normal Operation - Manual Shift Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 4. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), or CAUTION! depress the clutch on manual transmissions. Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if 5. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. the transmission is shifted into P (PARK) with the 6.
Page 344: Traction
344 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. CAUTION! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar visible. on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be 4.
Page 345: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Lights ....346 Hoisting ......356 Adding Fuel .
Page 346: Hazard Warning Lights
346 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS 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 347: Adding Fuel
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 347 ADDING FUEL WARNING! The fuel tank filler tube has a restricting door about 2 inches (50 mm) inside the opening. If using a portable Remove the gas cap slowly to prevent fuel spray fuel container, it should have a flexible nozzle long from the filler neck which may cause injury.
Page 348: Jack Location
348 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACK LOCATION WARNING! All Models The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing The jack and jack tools are stored under the passenger tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the seat.
Page 349: Changing A Flat Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349 CHANGING A FLAT TIRE 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 350: Tire Changing Procedure
350 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Changing Procedure Preparations Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gear WARNING! selector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission). On four-wheel drive vehicles, Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
Page 351 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351 • Block both the front and rear Instructions of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For WARNING! example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help the left rear wheel.
Page 352 352 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, adjust the jack position as required.
Page 353 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 353 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5.
Page 354 354 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and off the ground.
Page 355 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 Wheel Nuts To Stow The Flat Or Spare All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi- Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated.
Page 356: Hoisting
356 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HOISTING JUMP-STARTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or locations, refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- towing. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis- tions.
Page 357 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 357 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 or Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not the manual transmission in Neutral, and turn the ignition allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 358 358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. WARNING! •...
Page 359: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 359 6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the If vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Page 360: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for WARNING! tow truck hookup or highway towing.
Page 361: 4-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 4-Wheel-Drive Vehicles WINCH USAGE (See page 256 for more information.) CAUTION! To avoid damage to the transfer case while towing, always use the following method. The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels off the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Page 363: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment— 5.7L ....366 Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tensioner ......374 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) .
Page 364 364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Steering — Fluid Check ... . 380 Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level ......391 Front Suspension Ball Joints .
Page 365 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Light Bulbs ....406 Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped ..414 Bulb Replacement ..... . 407 Fog Lights .
Page 366: Engine Compartment- 5.7L
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L...
Page 367: 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 OBD II. This system monitors Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indicator the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic Light” on could cause further damage to the emis- transmission control systems.
Page 368 368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE For states which have an I/M (Inspection and 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the or start the engine. following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) 3.
Page 369: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE b. The MIL light will remain fully illuminated until the DEALER SERVICE first engine crank or the key is turned off. This means Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special that your vehicle’s OBD system is ready and you can tools and equipment to perform all service operations in proceed to the I/M station.
Page 370: Replacement Parts
370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES WARNING! The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your You can be badly injured working on or around a vehicle. motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 371 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will Change Engine Oil improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the ADD and SAFE markings on the CAUTION! dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the ADD mark will result in a SAFE reading on these Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause engines.
Page 372 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high Dusty Conditions speeds during hot weather, above 32°C (90°F) Driving through dust-laden air increases the problems of keeping abrasive materials out of the engine. Under these •...
Page 373 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE For information on engine oil filler cap location, see the Engine Oil Identification (API) Symbol There is a symbol to aid you in selecting the proper Engine Compartment illustration in this section. engine oil. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- This symbol means that the oil has fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- been certified by the American Pe-...
Page 374: Engine Oil Filter
374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tensioner Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Belt tension is controlled by means of an automatic oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, tensioner.
Page 375: Spark Plugs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Spark Plugs WARNING! Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor- mance and emission control. New plugs should be in- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set should be provide a measure of protection in the case of engine replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark backfire.
Page 376: Catalytic Converter
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Catalytic Converter CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your catalyst as an emission control device. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
Page 377 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
Page 378: Emission-Related Components
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Emission-Related Components WARNING! Positive Crankcase (PCV) Valve Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can Proper operation of the crankcase ventilation system burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to requires that the PCV valve be free of sticking or plug- contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 379: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants It is essential when replacing the cables on the approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- battery that the positive cable is attached to the tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are positive post and the negative cable is attached to the flammable and can explode, injuring you.
Page 380: Power Steering - Fluid Check
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro- Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- with the engine off to prevent injury from moving ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 381: Steering Linkage - Inspection
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE provide assist as the inclination angle of the vehicle Front suspension ball joints should be replaced only by a increases, i.e. when the vehicle is not on level ground. qualified service technician using tools specially de- signed for this purpose. Damage to the joints and/or NOTE: When anticipating any severe offroad/dusty or suspension components may result if improper replace- wet conditions, ensure that the outer tie rod ends are...
Page 382: Front Prop Shaft Lubrication
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Prop Shaft Lubrication Body Lubrication Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as change listed in the appropriate Maintenance Schedule seat tracks, doors, tailgate and hood hinges, should be for your vehicle (Schedule “A”...
Page 383: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 384: Exhaust System
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE directed on the container, aids cleaning action, reduces WARNING! the freezing point to avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Exhaust System Breathing it can make you unconscious and can The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into...
Page 385: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Check the coolant bottle hoses for condition and tight- Cooling System ness of the connections at both the coolant bottle and Cooling System Maintenance radiator. At the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedules Section of the manual, the system should be drained, Check the coolant pressure cap and coolant reserve flushed and filled.
Page 386 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is Adding Coolant no longer a need to remove the coolant pressure cap When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimum except for checking coolant freeze point or replacement solution of 50% recommended HOAT ethylene glycol with new antifreeze coolant.
Page 387 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional coolant is needed to maintain the WARNING! proper level, add the recommended concentration of antifreeze and water to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Never add coolant to the radiator when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove pressure cap to NOTE: Failure to follow the antifreeze concentration cool an overheated engine.
Page 388 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant CAUTION! Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your • Mixing of coolants other than specified engine local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your coolant, may result in engine damage, and de- community.
Page 389: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or WARNING! collapsed. The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- radiator pressure cap are a safety precaution. Heat plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
Page 390 390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic WARNING! reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a “MAX” dot and an “MIN” dot. The fluid level must be Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in kept within these two dots.
Page 391: Clutch Hydraulic System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake Hoses Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level Inspection should be performed whenever the brake Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the system is serviced or at intervals specified. Inspect hy- correct Fluid type. For normal service, periodic fluid level draulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing or worn checks are not required.
Page 392: Transfer Case
392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drain and Refill Transfer Case Vehicles operated in normal service do not have regularly Fluid Level Check scheduled oil changes. If fluid has become contaminated This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler with water or to provide the correct viscosity grade, drain plug.
Page 393: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE is on level ground, enough lubricant should be added to Fluid Level Check – 545RFE bring the level to the bottom of the filler hole. Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal operating temperature 82°C (180°F). This occurs after at Lubricant Selection G56 (6 –...
Page 394 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until (upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches seated. 180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the normal operating temperature. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides.
Page 395 Authorized mended fluid. Dodge Dealer or Service Center. It is important that proper lubricant is used in the transmission. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine CAUTION! Parts for correct fluid type.
Page 396: Front Wheel Bearings
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Wheel Bearings This symbol (an example is shown below) is located on Front wheel bearings for all Dodge Ram Trucks are the grease container and identifies the application and sealed-for-life. They do not require greasing or seal quality of the grease.
Page 397: Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty All vehicles built over 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and manufactured for sale and use in the United States are required to comply with the Federal Government’s Exterior Noise Regulations.
Page 398 398 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 6 months or 6,000 miles (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 399 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AIR CLEANER Noise Emission Warranty The manufacturer warrants that this vehicle as manufac- • Removal of the air cleaner. tured by the manufacturer, was designed, built and • Inverting the air cleaner lid. equipped to conform at the time it left the manufacturers control with all applicable U.S.
Page 400 400 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 9 600 19 000 29 000 36 000 48 000...
Page 401: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The most common causes are: Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion • 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 402 402 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 403 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the leather upholstery. wheels’ protective finish. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular •...
Page 404 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses WARNING! The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 405: Integrated Power Module
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the An integrated Power Module is located in the engine buckles do not work properly. compartment near the battery. This center contains maxi fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each compo- Dry with a soft tissue.
Page 406: Replacement Light Bulbs
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The electronic shift transfer case should be placed in LIGHT BULBS — Outside Bulb No. the 4HI mode and kept in this position to minimize the Back-Up ......3057 battery drain.
Page 407: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass with your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Open the hood 2. Remove the two (2) bolts from the front of the head- light housing.
Page 408 408 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...
Page 409 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force to the outer edge of the headlight assembly. Bulb Removal 5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of the headlight halogen bulb. Headlight Removal...
Page 410: Tail, Stop, Turn And Backup Lights
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Twist connector on turn signal/park light bulb ⁄ turn Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights and remove connector and bulb from housing. 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed 7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen sheetmetal.
Page 411 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a 3. Push the red lock slide in on the connector and remove quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If the housing from the vehicle. not pulled straight, locators may be damaged.
Page 412: Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull the appropriate bulb straight from the bulb strip. 7. While holding the taillight firmly in place, fasten the top screw first. Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.
Page 413 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 3. Turn desired bulb socket ⁄ turn and remove socket 5.
Page 414: Cab Top Clearance Lights - If Equipped
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped 2. Rotate the socket ⁄ turn and pull it from the light assembly. 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.
Page 415: Fog Lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. Fog Lights 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector counterclockwise ⁄ turn and remove connector and bulb from housing.
Page 416 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing.
Page 417: Fluids And Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 5.7L, 89 Octane 2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 2500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L Engine Oil (with filter) 5.7L Engine V-8, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7.0 qts. 6.6L Cooling System 5.7L (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile 18.7 qts.
Page 418: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
418 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) P/N 5011764AB or equivalent. Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395. Refer to oil viscosity chart for alternative grade.
Page 419: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid (G-56) Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Front Driveshaft Grease Fitting. Use Mopar type MS-6560 (lithium based grease), or equivalent. Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P.
Page 421 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..422 Schedule “B” ......425 Maintenance Schedules .
Page 422: Emission Control System Maintenance
422 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold There are two maintenance schedules that show the type in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times required service for your vehicle. or mileages specified to assure the continued proper First is Schedule “B”.
Page 423 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 423 • Heavy Loading. Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched- • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). ule B . • Off-road or desert operation. Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- •...
Page 424 424 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct At Each Stop for Fuel operation. • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while At Each Oil Change the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- •...
Page 425: Schedule "B" 425
SCHEDULE “B” 425 • Off-road or desert operation. Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) under one or more of the following conditions. fuel. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your •...
Page 426 426 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage.
Page 427 SCHEDULE “B” 427 Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage.
Page 428 428 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage.
Page 429 SCHEDULE “B” 429 Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or 102, 000 miles (170 000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 430 430 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. Replace spark plugs. Replace ignition cables. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid and change main sump filter (545RFE only).
Page 431 SCHEDULE “B” 431 Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) (125 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage.
Page 432 432 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage.
Page 433 SCHEDULE “B” 433 Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re- quired.
Page 434 434 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Lubricate tie rod end links.
Page 435 SCHEDULE “B” 435 Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires.
Page 436 436 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Replace ignition cables. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.
Page 437: Schedule "A
SCHEDULE “A” 437 Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) [Months] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Prop Shaft fitting. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage.
Page 438 438 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Prop Shaft fitting. Rotate tires.
Page 439 SCHEDULE “A” 439 Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Replace ignition cables.
Page 440 440 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Prop Shaft fitting. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage.
Page 441 SCHEDULE “A” 441 Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Prop Shaft fitting. Rotate tires. Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
Page 442 442 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary.** Inspection and service should also be performed anytime WARNING! a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Page 443: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) ..447 Vehicle ......444 Mopar Parts .
Page 444 444 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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 445 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 445 Warranty service must be done by an authorized Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend Center should include the following information: that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They •...
Page 446 446 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE In Mexico contact: Service Contract Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 You may have purchased a service contract for your Sante Fe C.P. 05109 vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- Mexico, D.
Page 447 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 447 Contract, and you require service after your manufactur- MOPAR PARTS er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are your contract documents, and contact the person listed in available from your dealer.
Page 448 448 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash- To order the following manuals, you may use either the ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 449 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 449 • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features.
Page 451 INDEX...
Page 452 452 INDEX Adding Fuel ......319,347 Automatic Transmission Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 375,398 Adding Fluid .
Page 453 INDEX 453 B-Pillar Location ......301 Power Steering ......380 Brake Fluid .
Page 454 454 INDEX Clock ......176,196 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..387,417,418 Clutch .
Page 455 INDEX 455 Disposal Tow Hooks ......360 Engine Oil ......388 Towing .
Page 456 456 INDEX Event Data Recorder ..... . 56 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ..418 Exhaust Gas Caution .
Page 457 INDEX 457 Gas Cap ......320 Head Restraints ......115 Gasoline .
Page 458 458 INDEX Ignition ......15,275 Key, Sentry ......13 Key .
Page 459 INDEX 459 Cruise ......176 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..168 Daytime Running .
Page 460 460 INDEX Maintenance Procedures ....370 Noise Control Maintenance Schedule ....422 Maintenance .
Page 461 INDEX 461 Materials Added to ..... 373 Phone, Hands-Free ..... . . 90 Pressure Gauge .
Page 462 462 INDEX Programming Transmitters ....143,147 Reminder, Seat Belt ..... . . 43 Remote Keyless Entry .
Page 463 INDEX 463 Seat Belts ......33,34,72 Service Assistance ..... . . 444 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .
Page 464 464 INDEX Snow Plow ......340 Storage Compartment, Center Seat ... 154 Snow Tires .
Page 465 INDEX 465 Changing ......349 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ....331 Compact Spare .
Page 466 466 INDEX Fluid ....... 419 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....7 Transmission Vehicle Storage .
Page 467 INDEX 467 Rigging Techniques ..... 273 Windshield Defroster ....215,217 Usage .

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Introduction 1

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