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Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Van Conversions/Campers ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Van Conversions/Campers
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should erating procedures that could result in an accident or also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions bodily injury.
Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- WARNING! mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 General Information ....18 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) —...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Open Window Feature — If Power Windows – If Equipped ... . 34 Equipped ......23 Wind Buffeting .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Seat Belt Extender ..... 51 Engine Break-In Recommendations ..81 Driver And Right Front Passenger Safety Tips .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with Equipped detents and one that is spring-loaded.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.
Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Key-In-Ignition Reminder Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the for further information. ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
Page 18 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Replacement Keys Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the is one that has never been programmed.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information if a valid Sentry Key is used to start the vehicle. Use of The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 the Sentry Key will disable the alarm. and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu- The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your ously during vehicle operation, have the system checked vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the by an authorized dealer.
Page 22: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- the ignition switch disables all buttons on that RKE tesy lights do not turn off if the dimmer control is in transmitter;...
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Unlock the Doors 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice than ten seconds.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lamps with Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key ter.
Page 25: Remote Open Window Feature - If
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the Using the Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted least one second and release.
Page 27: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter proved by the party responsible for compliance could apart.
Page 28: How To Use Remote Start
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • For security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is • Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low in the Remote Start mode.
Page 30: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle turn on in cold weather. In warm weather, the driver Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock remote start is activated.
Page 31: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle Power Door Locks — If Equipped without lifting the lock plunger. A power door LOCK switch is on each front door trim panel.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the power door LOCK switch while the Key Settings (System Setup)” in “Understanding Your In- Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the strument Panel” for further information. power locks will not operate.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the 7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. following procedure: 8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled.
Page 34: Child Protection Door Lock
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed. If neces- sary, repeat the above procedure. Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have the child protection door lock system.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade WARNING! screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to engage and disengage the child protection locks. When Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be Remember that the rear doors can only be opened opened by using the outside door handle even if the...
Page 36: Windows
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN switches that give you fingertip control of all power Power Windows – If Equipped windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control and on the rear doors of Quad Cab , Mega Cab and Crew Cab models.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 To open the window part way, press to the first detent WARNING! and release it when you want the window to stop. Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving Auto-Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a (4-Door Models Driver’s and Front Passenger Door number of reasons.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse press the window LOCK button into the latched or down function unexpectedly during auto closure. If this position. To enable the window controls, press the win- happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and dow LOCK button again and return the switch to the hold to close the window manually.
Page 39: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of — if equipped pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering ears.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver rates of inflation based on the severity and type of and cause an accident that includes you.
Page 41: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 accident the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you WARNING! (Continued) striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat WARNING! belts.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the protect you properly.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is WARNING! comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 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 an accident.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 49: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt you will prefer a higher position.
Page 50: Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced • A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down if the seat belt assembly “Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR)”...
Page 51: Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) activate the ALR.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- the entire belt is extracted.
Page 53: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the fasten their seatbelt. This feature is active whenever the ON/RUN or START position. Chrysler Group LLC does ignition is on. If the driver is unbelted, the Seat Belt not recommend deactivating the BeltAlert .
Page 54: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle Seat Belts And Pregnant Women and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts times within 60 seconds, ending with the seat belt throughout their pregnancies.
Page 55: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The WARNING! words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 56: Airbag System Components
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator NOTE: • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. but they will open during airbag deployment.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) WARNING! • Front and Side Impact Sensors • No objects should be placed over or near the • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, airbag on the instrument panel, because any such and Seat Track Position Sensors objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC airbags may offer side-impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side- impact head injuries.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags, • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right do not have any accessory items installed which Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up your vehicle.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow risk of harm from a deploying airbag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle WARNING! (Continued) has side airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment door.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Based on the impact sensor’s signals, a central electronic Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, SABIC air- little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe bags —...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the WARNING! airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate. Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- The ORC contains a backup power supply system that ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or protect you in a collision.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE based on the collision type and severity. The steering A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and airbags inflate to their full size.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the airbag system.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate Maintaining Your Airbag System the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 with airbag system electrical components. While the WARNING! (Continued) airbag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any • Do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer ser- system.
Page 68: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, fuse is good.
Page 69: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- WARNING! ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Small Children LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”. • Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least WARNING! one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- WARNING! ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small • Improper installation can lead to failure of an to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly.
Page 72 Safety seatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt WARNING! several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into • Improper installation can lead to failure of an the buckle with the release button facing out. infant or child restraint.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt older products.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, WARNING! but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or Do not install child restraint systems equipped with connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat WARNING! belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate Improper installation of a child restraint to the into the buckle.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center WARNING! Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the seat failure and injury to the child.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence (Quad Cab /Crew Cab/Mega Cab - Rear Seats) Mega Cab 1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Quad Cab /Crew Cab 1. The tether straps loops are located between the rear glass and the rear seat. There is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position. You can gain access to the center seating position tether strap loop by raising the head restraint and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat. 4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the hooks to the anchor loop. 5.
Page 82: Engine Break-In Recommendations
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in an accident. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to “Maintenance Procedures”...
Page 84: Safety Tips
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO using a seat belt properly. AREA. Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! •...
Page 85: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force for lubrication or oil change.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes WARNING! on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.
Page 87: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) the Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Tires ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear have been removed for cleaning.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
Page 89: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......93 Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ..98 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Head Restraints ... . . 103 To Open And Close The Hood ... . 112 Eight-Way Power Seats —...
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Multifunction Lever ....120 To Resume Speed ....129 Windshield Wipers And Washers .
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Parkview On Or Off — Without Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 151 Navigation/Multimedia Radio ... 142 Open Sunroof —...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Power Inverter — If Equipped ... . 158 Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped ......167 Cupholders .
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped ..172 Slide-In Campers ..... . 188 Rambox —...
Page 95: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 MIRRORS The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in the day position (lever flipped toward the windshield). The Inside Day/Night Mirror mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small the rear window.
Page 96: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 97: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 98: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors — If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. Power Mirror Controls 1 — Mirror Select Buttons 2 — Mirror Control Power Mirror Controls The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch.
Page 99: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the Heated Mirrors — If Equipped mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror control These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear that you want the mirror to move.
Page 100: Equipped
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped “Slide-On-Rod” Features of Sun Visor — If Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. Equipped To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod”...
Page 101: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Slide-On-Rod Extender Trailer Towing Position Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror entering an automated car wash. head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads.
Page 102: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED and can be adjusted separately. Uconnect™ Phone is a hands-free system that allows you to use voice commands to dial a phone number stored in your cellular phone.
Page 103: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 SEATS manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System found at the front edge of each seat cushion. Pull up on of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe the handle and slide the seat forward or backward to operation of the vehicle.
Page 104: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 105: Adjustable Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in • Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seat- a seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with back to swing (dump) forward on manual recliner the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is seats.
Page 106: Eight-Way Power Seats - If Equipped
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To lower the head restraint, push in the button and then the position of the seat. The power seatback switch is used to adjust the angle of the seatback to position push down on the head restraint. yourself in the most comfortable driving position.
Page 107: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 CAUTION! Do not put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat or the seat controls. Power Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, to Low heat. Once a seat has switched to the Low heat Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each setting it may operate for an additional 60 minutes before switch indicate the level of heat in use.
Page 109: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Press the switch once to choose High, WARNING! (Continued) press it a second time to choose Low. • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates Pressing the switch a third time will against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 110: 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - If Equipped
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat. The back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storage compartment (if equipped).
Page 111: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro- 2. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and both sideview grammed to recall the same positions when the UN- mirrors to the desired positions. LOCK button is pressed. NOTE: Not all motors may be moved at one time.
Page 112: Memory Position Recall
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE performed within 10 seconds if you desire to also use a To recall the memory settings for driver one, press RKE transmitter to recall memory positions. MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s seat or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to 8.
Page 113: To Disable A Rke Transmitter Linked To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 NOTE: A chime sound may be heard if setting memory vehicles equipped with the Electronic vehicle Informa- was inhibited for any reason. tion Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 114: Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 or 2. Continued seat travel beyond the new stored NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- position will indicate the self-limiting control has been abled or disabled through the programmable features in reset.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Hood Release Safety Latch (1500 Series Shown) 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood CAUTION! and push the safety latch lever from right to left to release it, before raising the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 116: Lights
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 117: Headlights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Automatic Headlights — If Equipped reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To This system automatically turns the headlights on or off remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- according to ambient light levels.
Page 118: Headlight Delay
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features (SETUP)” in position. To turn the automatic headlights off, turn the “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further headlight switch out of the AUTO position. information.
Page 119: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high beam is selected. Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the bottom of the switch) is rotated to the far right detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control right (brighter) or left (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control to the right until you hear a click.
Page 121: Cargo Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Cargo Light Lights-on Reminder The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on button. after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
Page 122: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) (Canada Only And Fleet Vehicles)
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada Only and Turn Signals Fleet Vehicles) Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show engine is started and the transmission is in any gear proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or High/Low Beam Switch there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument light bulb.
Page 124: Windshield Wipers And Washers
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for Windshield Wipers use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the with a variable pause between cycles, desirable.
Page 125: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Windshield Washers WARNING! To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield the second detent. Washer fluid will be sprayed until the could lead to an accident.
Page 126: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the WARNING! steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Release the lever to lock the steering column firmly in Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- place.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch WARNING! bank below the climate controls. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Press the switch to turn on the heated because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, steering wheel.
Page 128: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allow the driver to establish a comfortable position relative to the steering wheel and pedals. Adjustment 1. Position the driver’s seat so that you are at least 10 in (25.4 cm) away from the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 129: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
Page 130: To Activate
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic WARNING! Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidently To Activate set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 131: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 speed memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button to the OFF Raising the Electronic Speed Control lever RESUME position or turning OFF the ignition erases the set speed ACCEL upwards once will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) memory.
Page 132: To Accelerate For Passing
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate for Passing WARNING! Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 133: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ParkSense will remember the last system state (enabled The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm) from the rear bumper is changed to the RUN/ON position.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the instru- When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and will turn ON indicating the system status. audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear bumper and the detected obstacle.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Rear Park Assist Disabled Slow Tone ParkSense will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a ⁄ second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY MESSAGE OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: ARC’s AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Park Assist ON None None Warning Object Detected 78.7 in (200 cm) 3 Solid Yes, 1/2 second Warning Object Detected 39.3 in (100 cm) 3 Flashing Slow Tone...
Page 138: Enable/Disable Parksense
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enable/Disable ParkSense ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or through the Customer-Programmable Features section of the EVIC. The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or Sound and Display.
Page 139: Service Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 and the system is disabled, the EVIC will display the If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the “PARK ASSIST DISABLED” message for as long as the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak- vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster Information Center (EVIC) after making sure the rear will display “PARK ASSIST DISABLED.” Further- bumper is clean and free of snow, ice, mud, or other more, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off debris, see your authorized dealer.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 CAUTION! WARNING! • The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system is only a • Drivers must be careful when backing up even parking aid and it is unable to recognize every when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sys- obstacle, including small obstacles.
Page 142: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear system, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever...
Page 143: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 144: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting 4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key. the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to “check entire surroundings”...
Page 145: Courtesy/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 (RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing on the corresponding lens. Overhead Console Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a Front Courtesy/Reading Lights door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (full right position), or when the...
Page 146: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse”...
Page 148: Programming Homelink
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink 2. Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC Before You Begin display in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers This can usually be found where the hanging antenna may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming”...
Page 150: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING Gate Operator/Canadian Programming button. The name and color of the button may vary by Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- manufacturer. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission –...
Page 151: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 successfully accepted the frequency signal. The EVIC 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button for “CHANNEL # TRAINED.”...
Page 152: Troubleshooting Tips
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here 2. This device must accept any interference that may be are some of the most common solutions: received including interference that may cause undesired •...
Page 153: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead the power sunroof to operate for approximately ten console between the courtesy/reading lights. minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or until a front door is opened.
Page 154: Open Sunroof - Express Mode
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any WARNING! (Continued) movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. • Do not allow small children to operate the sun- Pinch Protect Feature roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 155: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Venting Sunroof — Express open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- Press and release the Vent button and the sunroof will rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with open to the vent position.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Inside the top storage tray — with floor mounted A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to provide shifter. power. The battery symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the battery, and can provide power at all times.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Power Outlet — Upper Lid Power Outlet — Rear Center Console • Rear of the center console storage compartment — The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply Quad Cab or Crew Cab. power when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tions.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 159: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter. EQUIPPED A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available. For vehicles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can be used to hold the ash receiver.
Page 160: Power Inverter - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt (150 Watts Maximum) outlet is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: WARNING! • When the power inverter switch is pressed, there will be a delay of approximately one second before the To avoid serious injury or death: power inverter status indicator turns on. The status •...
Page 162: Cupholders
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats) The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray at the bottom of the center stack. The pull-out tray must be secured when opened. To secure the tray push down until it “clicks”.
Page 163: Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab Mounted Shifter Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- For vehicles equipped with bucket seats and a floor holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger mounted shifter there are two cupholders located in the convenience.
Page 164: Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab STORAGE Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders Glove Box Storage located in the center armrest. The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 To open the upper glove box push upward on the handle To open the lower glove box, pull on the handle to release release. The glove box door will automatically open. the latch and lower the door. Upper Glove Box Lower Glove Box...
Page 166: Door Storage
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Rear Door Storage — Crew Cab Storage compartments are located in both the driver and Front Door Storage — If Equipped passenger door trim panels. Storage areas and bottle holders (drivers side only) are located in the door trim panels.
Page 167: Center Storage Compartment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped WARNING! The center storage compartment is located between the • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment provides an armrest and contains both and upper and armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle lower storage area.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to raise the cover. The upper storage area contains a 12 Volt open the lower storage bin.
Page 169: Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped To open in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of In-floor storage bins are located in front of the second the latch and open the lid. row seats and can be used for extra storage.
Page 170: Seatback Storage
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seatback Storage Storage (Regular Cab) Located in the back of both the driver and passenger The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs front seats are pockets that can be used for storage. the length of the cab.
Page 171: Storage And Seats (Crew Cab)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) CAUTION! The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com- Always lift the storage compartment lids by using partment.
Page 172: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab REAR WINDOW FEATURES Models) Rear Window Defroster Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag The rear window defroster button is located on the handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind climate control panel.
Page 173: Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped CAUTION! The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console. Press the left side of the switch Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to to open the glass and the right side of the switch to close the heating elements: •...
Page 174: Manual Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped Unfolding the Load Floor A locking device in the center of the window helps to 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the load floor unfolds into position. the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2.
Page 176: Rambox - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the WARNING! secured down position before you operate the vehicle. Do not drive with the load floor in the up position. RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED When stopping fast or in an accident, the load floor The RamBox system is an integrated pickup box storage could move to the down position causing serious...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 CAUTION! Failure to follow the following items could cause damage to the vehicle: • Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is properly secured. • Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open a storage bin, press and release the button The interior of the RamBox will automatically illumi- located on the lid. The RamBox lid will open upward to nate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic allow hand access.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should be Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time minimized to prevent damage to the lid and could cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lid latching/hinging mechanisms.
Page 180: Rambox Safety Warning
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE RamBox Safety Warning RamBox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal Lever — If Equipped injury or damage to your vehicle: As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha- WARNING! nism.
Page 181: Bed Extender - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside 1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever release the extender side gates.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. With the side gates open, position the extender fully 3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard forward in the bed against the front panel. ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops. Storage Position Cargo Tie Down Loop...
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side Divider Position gates in the closed position. The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the bed extender into a divider position per- form the following: 1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates. Center Handle and Lock 1 —...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 2. With the side gates open, position the extender so the 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides gates in the closed position. of the bed.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Extender Position To install the bed extender into the extender position The extender position allows you to load the bed of the perform the following: truck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add an 1.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Extender Installation Locking Tab 4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure into place.
Page 188: Bed Rail Tie-Down System
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bed Rail Tie-Down System WARNING! CAUTION! To reduce the risk of potential injury or property damage: The maximum load per cleat should not exceed • Cargo must be secured. 250 lbs (113 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat •...
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the desired location. Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten the nut. Adjustable Cleats Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents, along either rail, in order to keep cargo properly secure.
Page 190: Slide-In Campers
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end SLIDE-IN CAMPERS cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the Camper Applications bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of the Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in rail.
Page 191: Disconnecting The Rear Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped 1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector bracket located on the rear sill. Locking Tab 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill.
Page 192: Removing The Tailgate
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals do not corrode. 6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will prevent damaging the connector and bracket when storing or reinstalling the tailgate.
Page 193: Locking Tailgate - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box. 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 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....197 EVIC Displays ..... . 221 Switch Bank Button Description .
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer-Programmable Features (System Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD Setup) ......235 And MP3 Audio Play .
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 — If Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Equipped ......267 Mode .
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ..280 Winter Operation ....290 Climate Controls .
Page 199: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Transfer Case Position Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 —...
Page 200: Switch Bank Button Description
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION 2. ESP OFF Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information. Upper Switch Bank 3. HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The upper switch bank is located on the center of the Refer to “What To Do In Emergencies” for more infor- instrument panel.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 2. VENTILATED SEATS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for more information. 3. HEATED STEERING WHEEL Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for more information. 1. HEATED SEATS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for more information.
Page 202: Instrument Cluster - Base
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 203: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 204: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS indicator remains on and does not flash, or flashes at a 1. Tachometer rapid rate. The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” others could be badly burned by steam or boiling pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater If the light remains lit with the engine running, your gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an autho- wheels.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 9. 4WD Auto Indicator 11. TOW/HAUL The 4WD auto indicator will be illuminated The TOW HAUL button is located on the whenever the four-wheel drive mode is auto- center stack upper switch bank. This light will matically engaged.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Oil Pressure Gauge 16. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure Center (EVIC) Display Area — If Equipped when the engine is running. A continuous high or low Odometer Display reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To running. To display the engine hours on the base cluster, switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and perform the following: Place the ignition in RUN, but do release the TRIP ODOMETER button.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. Press the noFUSE Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the button to change the display from odometer to either of Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO”...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 turn off the message temporarily, press and release the single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to the oil change indicator system (after performing the pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a scheduled maintenance), refer to the following proce-...
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Shift Lever Indicator Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information. instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the 20.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 cycling operation is controlled by the engine control master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake module. Post-heat operation can run for several minutes, hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle will Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake stabilize.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the tions.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as an onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system which soon as possible.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 28. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped WARNING! This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal 29. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light operating conditions.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 30. Transmission Temperature Warning Light WARNING! This light indicates that there is excessive trans- mission fluid temperature that might occur Continued operation with the Transmission Tem- with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may perature Warning Light illuminated could cause the also occur when operating the vehicle in a high fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or...
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL unbuckled, the seat belt reminder light will flash or For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- remain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for Center (EVIC).
Page 221: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information. WARNING! If a warning light remains on the system may not be working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or BAS.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This system conveniently allows the driver to select a Steering wheel EVIC control button, as variety of useful information by pressing the switches it appears on the left side of the steer- mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the ing wheel.
Page 223: Evic Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 • Right front turn signal lamp out Steering wheel EVIC control button, as it appears on the right side of the • Left rear turn signal lamp out steering wheel. • Right rear turn signal lamp out •...
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Lights On • Park Assist On • Keyfob Battery Low • Park Assist Off • ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped • Warning Object Detected • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in •...
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 • Remote start aborted — Fuel low • Adjustable Pedals Unavailable — Cruise Engaged • Remote start disabled — System fault • To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in Owners Manual • Remote start disabled — Turn key EVIC Warning Lights •...
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control Light Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This light will turn on when the electronic The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 If the light remains lit with the engine running your shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- vehicle, will usually be drivable, however, see an autho- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL with the engine running. If the ESP/BAS Warning Light CAUTION! comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- function has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- system.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the Unless reset, this message will continue to display each message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap RETURN button.
Page 230: Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance To Empty (Dte) - If Equipped
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “0” or show dashes for two seconds.
Page 231: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Distance To Empty (DTE) Trip Functions Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance Press and release the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. button until one of the following Trip Functions displays This estimated distance is determined by a weighted in the EVIC: average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy,...
Page 232: Vehicle Info
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle reset. Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the •...
Page 233: Tire Psi
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • Trailer Brake — If Equipped Displays trailer brake output power and trailer brake status indicator. Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire PSI” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. This will display the Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pressure of all four road tires).
Page 234: Units
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to “Tires-General Information/Tire Inflation Pres- Compass / Temperature Display sures” in “Starting And Operating” for additional The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is information. facing. The EVIC will display one of eight compass •...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 temperature sensor caused by the snowplow. In addi- NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and tion, on vehicles equipped with Automatic Tempera- an environment free from large metallic objects such as ture Control (ATC), it is suggested that the interior buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, cabin temperature be manually controlled should the etc.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North.
Page 237: Customer-Programmable Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT following choices. button. The last variance zone number displays in the Select Language EVIC.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the feature showing the system has been activated or the (24 km/h). To make your selection, press and release the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the deactivated.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Press is selected, you must press the RKE transmitter system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. showing the system has been deactivated. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected, all of Remote Start Comfort Sys.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the To make your selection, press and release the SELECT feature showing the system has been activated or the button until a check-mark appears next to the feature check-mark is removed, showing the system has been showing the system has been activated or the check-mark deactivated.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 your selection, press and release the SELECT button until and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the pears next to the feature showing the system has been system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Key-Off Power Delay Hill Start Assist (HSA) When this feature is selected, the power window When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD “Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), Operating”...
Page 243: Media Center 730N/430 (Rer/Ren/Rbz) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Compass Variance Refer to your Uconnect™ Multimedia REN, RER or RBZ Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Calibrate Compass Operating Instructions — Voice Command Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. System —...
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- clock setting menu will appear on the screen. played.
Page 245: Clock Setting Procedure - Rer/Ren Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Changing the Time Zone satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s 1. Turn on the radio. clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and 2.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the Show Time if Radio is Off screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing When selected, this feature will display the time of day downward is displayed. on the touch screen when the radio is turned off.
Page 247: Media Center 130 (Res) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency. time to turn off the radio.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 250: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you button.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), CAUTION! recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 253: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification Frequency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
Page 255: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
Page 256: Media Center 130 (Res/Rsc) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM Operating Instructions — Radio Mode STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type Rhythm and Blues R & B None or undefined Religious Music Rel Musc...
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 262: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM MP3 Audio Play and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 264: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 267: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the by the following: next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). •...
Page 268: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which Equipped) allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Page 269: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) 0.5 - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) 0.5 — NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, connecting an iPod to this IF EQUIPPED port does not play the media. For playing an iPod , NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ use the separate 16–pin connector port (in the glove REL/RET radios only with uconnect™.
Page 270: Using This Feature
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The iPod battery charges when plugged into the UCI NOTE: • It may be necessary to remove the connector pin connector (if supported by the specific iPod device) protection cap from the 16–pin connector port, prior to Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons connecting the cable.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one jump to the previous track in the list; pressing this click, during the first two seconds of the track, will button at any other time in the track, it will jump to the jump to the previous track in the list.
Page 272: List Or Browse Mode
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL During Scan mode, pressing the << SEEK and SEEK to be played is highlighted on the radio display, >> buttons will select the previous and next tracks. press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Preset 5 – Audiobooks • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your • Preset 6 – Podcasts iPod . • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line.
Page 274: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped (Ren/Rer/Rbz/Res Radios Only)
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY) visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.
Page 275: Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly the radio to exit this screen.
Page 276: Operating Instructions - Uconnect
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC able).
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Sirius subscription.
Page 278: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton EQUIPPED twice. The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ is available with: Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding •...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 • Nine different medias to choose from in each screen (AM, FM, Sirius Radio, DVD1, DVD2, Hard Disc Drive (HDD), AUX in radio, AUX1, AUX2) The LCD screen is located in the overhead compartment console. VES™...
Page 280: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch The remote sound system controls are located on the rear will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the surface of the steering wheel.
Page 281: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 The button located in the center of the left hand control 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the will tune to the next pre-set station that you have surface. programmed in the radio pre-set pushbuttons. 2.
Page 282: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped good disc before considering disc player service. with outside temperature display, the display may show higher temperatures than the outside ambient tempera- RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES ture.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Front Blower Control There are four blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the OFF position.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Use this control to regulate the tem- Mode control allows you to choose perature of the air inside the passenger from several patterns of air distribu- compartment. Rotating the knob coun- tion.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any with maximum blower and warm temperature settings conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the for best windshield and side window defrosting. upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in air goes to the floor outlets.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Air Outlets • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the The airflow from each of the instrument panel outlets can system is in Mix or Defrost mode the Recirculation be adjusted for direction, and turned on or off to control LED indicator will flash three times and then turn off airflow.
Page 287: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Air Conditioning Operation NOTE: A/C cannot be deselected when in MAX A/C Push this button to engage the Air position. The LED will blink three times if the A/C Conditioning (A/C). A LED will illu- button is pushed.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When occupants in the vehicle select an Auto mode operation, Auto blower operation is set by using rotary knobs on the control unit and a comfort temperature setting by using the temperature up and down but- tons.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Automatic Operation NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for 1. Position the MODE control knob to the Auto position cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts on the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel. the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide 2.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation selected. This allows the front occupants to control the This system offers a full complement of manual override volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the features. Auto mode. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently The operator can also select the direction of the airflow from each other.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Floor Mode The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of operator to manually activate or deactivate the air air is directed through the defrost and side window conditioning system.
Page 292: Summer Operation
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. The glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. recirculation LED will illuminate on the blower control Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your knob when this button is selected. Push the button a Vehicle”...
Page 293: Vacation/Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Vacation/Storage Outside Air Intake Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 294: Operating Tips
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips...
Page 295: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....299 Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override ......303 Normal Starting .
Page 296 294 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Light ..322 Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points) ......342 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) –...
Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Off-Road Driving Tips ....359 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only ..384 After Driving Off-Road .
Page 298 296 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions ..403 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information — If Equipped ......416 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .
Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Fuel Requirements ..... 431 Ethanol Fuel (E85) ....437 3.7L And 4.7L Engine .
Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing ......444 1500 Models Only ....461 Common Towing Definitions .
Page 301: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 STARTING PROCEDURES pedal. Turn the key fob to the START position and release Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. 10 seconds, turn the key fob to the OFF position, wait five seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
Page 302: If Engine Fails To Start
300 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into “Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to there while cranking the engine.
Page 303: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not 1500 Models have enough power to continue running when the key The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on fob is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the the passenger side of the vehicle near the right head lamp accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor.
Page 304: Automatic Transmission
302 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. into any forward gear when the engine is above Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause idle speed.
Page 305: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 Key Ignition Park Interlock Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Column Shifter – If Equipped lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to move prior to turning the key fob to the LOCK position.
Page 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool, press and Center Console Shifter – If Equipped hold the override tab through the access port (ringed There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to move circle) on the bottom of the steering column.
Page 307: Four-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Four–Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped NOTE: Under extremely cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be briefly limited to only second gear operation. Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level.
Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake.
Page 309 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 NEUTRAL WARNING! (Continued) This range is used when the vehicle is standing for • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, may be started in this range.
Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING • the transmission has reached normal operating 1 (First) This range is for hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, temperature snow, or on steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- with no upshift.
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 The transmission will downshift from OVERDRIVE to DRIVE if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch.
Page 312: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
310 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- ate. Only second gear will operate in the DRIVE position. tions. If a condition is detected that could result in Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer transmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home as soon as possible.
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 equipped). You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the PARK position. To drive, move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. Pull the shift lever toward you when shifting into REVERSE or PARK, or when shifting out of PARK.
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING through third gear are underdrive gears, and fourth gear is direct drive. ERS fifth gear (Overdrive) is the same as the normal fourth gear. When in the DRIVE position in first through fourth gear, the first tap down (-), will display the ERS designation for the current gear (the transmission will not downshift).
Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Gear Ranges WARNING! Do not race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL position into another gear range. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their PARK grip and the vehicle could skid.
Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 NEUTRAL WARNING! (Continued) This range is for when the vehicle is standing for pro- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure longed periods with the engine running. The engine may those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, be started in this range.
Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING • the engine coolant (antifreeze) has reached normal Temperature Warning Light” may illuminate and the operating temperature; transmission may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmission cools down. After cool down, the transmis- • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph sion will resume normal operation.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is started. Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
Page 320: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
318 STARTING AND OPERATING torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as transfer case. Refer to the operating instructions for your if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when transfer case, located in this section for further informa- cold.
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 moving the shift lever to the desired positions. The 4H Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery road on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each surfaces only.
Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Four-Wheel Drive High Range - This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and You or others could be injured if you leave the rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
Page 323: Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted Transfer NOTE: • Pausing in transfer case NEUTRAL in vehicles Case equipped with an automatic transmission may require 2H ⇔ 4H shutting the engine OFF to avoid gear clash while Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the completing the shift.
Page 324: Starting And Operating Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Light The “Transfer Case Position Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster is used to alert the driver that the front axle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving. Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) –...
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 • Neutral (NEUTRAL) NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the recessed button located on the lower left This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer case driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing street and highway conditions on dry, hard surfaced...
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the The “SVC 4WD Warning Light” monitors the electronic selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. shift four-wheel drive system. If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: means that the four-wheel drive system is not function-...
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine WARNING! speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. Take care You or others could be injured if you leave the not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the (40 km/h).
Page 328: Shifting Procedure
326 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOCK Shifting Procedure Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range locks the front NOTE: and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 When the shift is complete, the position indicator light selected position indicator light will flash and the origi- for the selected position will stop flashing and remain nal position indicator light will remain ON. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift.
Page 330: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - If Equipped
328 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control NOTE: • If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate switch to the desired position. Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two–wheel drive position (2WD) or four- wheel drive position (4WD AUTO) for normal street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads).
Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD, accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the 4LOW, and 4WD AUTO) are located on the instrument desired position.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- WARNING! tinue to flash. Always engage the parking brake when powering 3. The transfer case will not shift. down the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD Warning Light” is NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all illuminated.
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends For additional information on the appropriate use of each on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each transfer case mode position, see the information below: wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case.
Page 335: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 4WD LOW position will remain ON, and the newly selected Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low position indicator light will continue to flash until all speed four-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear drive- the requirements for the selected position have been shafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate met.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control tor pedal after turning the control switch. If the vehicle is switch to the desired position.
Page 337: Axle Locker System (2500 Models Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 NOTE: If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate stuck. The locking front and rear differentials should only Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or be engaged during low-speed, extreme off-road situa- if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is tions where one wheel is likely to not be in contact with in process, the desired position indicator light will flash...
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING The locking axles are controlled by the axle locker switch. To lock the rear axle, place the vehicle in 4LO. Refer to “Four Wheel Drive Operation” in “Starting and Operat- The switch has three positions, AXLE UNLOCK, REAR ing”...
Page 339: Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 NOTE: The axle lockers could be torque locked due to WARNING! side to side loads on the axle. Driving slowly while turning the steering wheel from a left hand turn to a right Do not use the locked axle position for normal hand turn or driving in REVERSE for a short distance driving.
Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING (ORV) trails or recreation areas. You should always tread distance up the ramp divided by the wheelbase of the lightly and only use established roads, trails or ORV vehicle and multiplied by 1,000 is the RTI. This vehicle recreational areas.
Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- CAUTION! ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel The door sill height is 25 inches. Water may intrude and maintain a good driving posture.
Page 342: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
340 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 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 • 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 344: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
342 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 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Crossing Large Rocks independently. You need to use caution when crossing When approaching large rocks, choose a path which large obstacles with steep sides. Do not attempt to cross ensures you drive over the largest with your tires. This any large obstacle with steep sides at an angle great will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle.
Page 346: Hill Climbing
344 STARTING AND OPERATING accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under your CAUTION! tires. Then ease the vehicle off the log using your brakes. Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects CAUTION! increases the risk of underbody damage. Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter Hill Climbing than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will...
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 the vehicle if something goes wrong? If everything fresh bite into the surface and will usually provide looks good and you feel confident, then change trans- enough traction to complete the climb. If you do not mission into a lower gear, shift the transfer case into 4L make it to the top, place the vehicle in REVERSE and (Low) and proceed with caution.
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING ability to proceed then make sure you are in 4L (Low sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable Range) with the transmission in first gear (manually soils. If possible transverse the incline at an angle select first gear on automatic transmissions) and pro- heading slightly up or down.
Page 349: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if WARNING! something goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot water into the engine air intake.
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING crossing is the water depth, current and bottom con- CAUTION! ditions. On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in, effectively increasing the water level on the vehicle. Be Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, transfer sure to consider this when determining the depth and case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive the ability to safely cross.
Page 351: Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 downstream out of control if the water is deep enough CAUTION! to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body. Before you proceed determine the speed of the current, Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- the water’s depth, approach angle, bottom condition tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator.
Page 352: Vehicle Recovery
350 STARTING AND OPERATING form to the ground contour. Different terrain, tires, and Vehicle Recovery vehicles require different tire pressure. Hard surfaces like If you drive off-road, you may encounter a situation rock and heavier vehicles require higher pressures than where you will need to recover your vehicle.
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 vehicle impingement on the surroundings, then using a vehicle from DRIVE to REVERSE, while applying tow strap to the vehicle tow hooks would be fast and throttle after each shift. During this process, for addi- easy. If the vehicle is severely hung up or in a situation tional traction, try turning your steering wheel quickly where great care needs to be taken during the recovery, back and forth no more than a...
Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING straps together using a 1 ⁄ inch hard wood dowel. CAUTION! This will keep the straps from becoming knotted and is safer than using a clevis pin if the strap breaks. Next Damage can occur when spinning your tires at an have the tow vehicle backup, leaving two to three feet excessive high speed.
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 out of the situation in a slow controlled manner. This WARNING! control works well for avoiding further vehicle dam- age. Once you decide it is time to use the winch look Never use tow straps with end hooks or link two for a good anchor point.
Page 356: After Driving Off-Road
354 STARTING AND OPERATING as you power the winch in. Be careful not to allow always a good idea to check for damage. That way you slack in the cable as you recover the vehicle. Do not try can get any problems taken care of right away and have to guide the cable into the drum.
Page 357: Limited-Slip Differential
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake The limited-slip differential provides additional traction rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 358: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
356 STARTING AND OPERATING ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau- WARNING! tions should be observed: On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are never run the engine with one rear wheel off the slushy.
Page 359: Flowing/Rising Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 361: Off-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS always a good idea to check for damage. That way you Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep can get any problems taken care of right away and have hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural your vehicle ready when you need it.
Page 362: Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) - If Equipped
360 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or WINCH USAGE (POWER WAGON ONLY) — IF similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake EQUIPPED rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected Things To Know Before Using Your Winch and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 2. Attach the hook to a suitable anchor point. Low Voltage Interrupt Your winch is equipped with a device that will interrupt CAUTION! winch function if the vehicle charging system voltage drops to a low level. The winch will not power-in or out Be certain the anchor will withstand the load re- for 30 seconds if this device is tripped.
Page 364: Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
362 STARTING AND OPERATING Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components...
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 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 366: Winch Accessories
364 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 the winch’s pulling winching.
Page 367: Operating Your Winch
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Clevis/D-Shackles: Operating Your Winch D-Shackle is a safe means of WARNING! connecting the looped ends of cables, straps and snatch Failure to observe any of these warnings regarding blocks. The shackle’s pin is proper winch usage may result in severe injury. threaded to allow easy re- •...
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always stand clear of wire rope and load and keep • Always disconnect the remote control when not in others away during winching. use. • Always keep hands and clothing clear of the wire •...
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 2. Always take your time when using a winch. Vehicle Recovery Using the Winch 3. Use the right equipment for the situation. CAUTION! 4. Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the wire • Always Know Your Winch: Take the time to fully rope to slip through your hands when handling the rope.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and wire rope for CAUTION! (Continued) damage. Do not use the winch if the mount is loose or • Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed wires, or loose rope shows excessive wear or damage. connections.
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Free Spool Hook Strap 4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook strap. Free the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach the hook strap to the hook (if not attached).
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out enough wire 6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have established rope to reach your anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain your anchor point, secure the tree-trunk protector or amount of tension on the wire as it can become twisted choker-chain around the object.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 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 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling drum. Improper winding can cause damage to the wire rope. 11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are secured and free of debris before continuing with the winching procedure.
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be NOTE: • Avoid overheating the winch motor. For extended slowly driven while being pulled by the winch. Continue pulling until the vehicle is on stable ground. If you are winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allow the able to drive the vehicle, the winching operation is winch motor to cool down.
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING 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’s is complete, be sure to secure the vehicle’s brakes and put the transmission in PARK.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 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 380: Rigging Techniques
378 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 will enable you to change your pulling direction while Double Line still allowing the wire rope to be at 90° to wind properly onto the spooling drum. Increasing Pulling Power In some cases, you may find yourself needing more pulling power.
Page 382: Power Steering
380 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle’s frame/tow hook and run the wire rope through NOTE: • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchor travel are considered normal and do not indicate that point.
Page 383: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power fluid temperature and it should be avoided when steering components.
Page 384: Parking Brake
382 STARTING AND OPERATING If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. PARKING BRAKE The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel.
Page 385: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 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 or The parking brake should always be applied whenever injury.
Page 386: 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
384 STARTING AND OPERATING 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System The brake system power assist is provided by a hydro- WARNING! boost unit which shares fluid with the power steering system. You may experience some clicking or hissing The Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System contains noises from the hydro-boost system during hard braking sophisticated electronic equipment.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to ABS Warning Light provide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor The ABS includes an amber warning light. When the light makes a low humming noise during operation. This is is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning.
Page 388: Electronic Brake Control System
386 STARTING AND OPERATING control in various driving conditions, and are commonly WARNING! (Continued) referred to as ESP. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) those resulting from excessive speed in turns, The ABS aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- under adverse braking conditions.
Page 389: Traction Control System (Tcs) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Traction Control System (TCS) – If Equipped WARNING! The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of • ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s), and engine from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and...
Page 390: Brake Assist System (Bas) - If Equipped
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The BAS detects an emergency braking situation by sensing ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the rate and amount of brake application and then braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the...
Page 391: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped HSA Activation Criteria The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the activate: level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short •...
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will only work if the intended direction of the when the TOW/HAUL switch is activated and compen- vehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if the sates by releasing brake pressure at a slower rate while intended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle is throttle is applied in order to prevent the vehicle from in DRIVE and the activation criteria are met, HSA will...
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 3. With the engine running and the brake applied, rotate WARNING! (Continued) the steering wheel 180° counterclockwise from center. • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle 4. Press the ESP OFF switch four times within 20 sec- on a hill without putting the transmission in onds.
Page 394: Electronic Stability Program (Esp) - If Equipped
392 STARTING AND OPERATING EVIC Equipped Vehicles HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on a EVIC equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA feature, refer to “Customer Programmable Features/Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) –...
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than WARNING! appropriate for the steering wheel position. • ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING (2WD/4WD AUTO/4WD LOCK/4WD LOW/ driving situations. ESP should only be turned to “Partial NEUTRAL) transfer case. If you have a four-wheel drive Off” or “ESP Off” for specific reasons as noted below. vehicle, and want to determine which transfer case is on ESP Partial Off your vehicle and how to operate it, refer to “Four-Wheel This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESP...
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is conditions. This mode is entered by pressing and holding overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily pressing the the ESP OFF switch for five seconds when the vehicle is ESP OFF switch.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING off at low vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere with WARNING! off-road driving but ESP function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h). The With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle “ESP/TCS Indicator Light”...
Page 399: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the Trailer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped vehicle has been driven several miles/kilometers at The TSC system uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appro- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem priate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 400: Tire Safety Information
398 STARTING AND OPERATING TSC is only active in the default “ESP On” mode. TSC can TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION be disabled by pressing the ESP OFF switch and entering Tire Markings “ESP Partial Off” mode. It is not active in the “ESP Partial Off”...
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. spares designed for temporary emergency use only. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion.
Page 402 400 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 millimeters (mm)
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 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 404: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
402 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: this tire 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 405: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 —01 means the year 2001 — Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition...
Page 406: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
404 STARTING AND OPERATING Term Definition Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle showing the Tire Placard vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire size and the recommended inflation pressure.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Tire and Loading Information Placard Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading”...
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. the weight referenced here. 3.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five manual to determine how this reduces the available 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of...
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Page 411: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 412: Tire Inflation Pressures
410 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
Page 413: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 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 414: Radial Ply Tires
412 STARTING AND OPERATING loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading 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 415: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your Tire Spinning vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without...
Page 416: Tread Wear Indicators
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 417: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 418: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If Equipped
416 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 419: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 TIRE CHAINS CAUTION! (Continued) Use “Class S” chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE • Because of limited chain clearance between tires Type “S” specifications. and other suspension components, it is important Use “Class U” chains on 2500/3500 model trucks, or that only chains in good condition are used.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING • The use of class “U” chains is permitted on the front CAUTION! (Continued) and rear of 4X4, 2500 model trucks with LT245/ • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions 70R17E tires. on method of installation, operating speed, and •...
Page 421: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity CAUTION! inflation pressures under any load condition. Do not use tire chains on 4x4 model trucks equipped While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17, P275/60R20, tires. and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be There may not be adequate clearance for the chains poorer than that of non-studded tires.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte- nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if desired.
Page 423: Dual Rear Wheels
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Dual Rear Wheels CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear Tires have only one approved direc- tion of rotation. This is to accommodate the asym- metrical design (tread pattern) of the On/Off-Road tire and the use of Outline White Letter (OWL) tires. •...
Page 424: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
422 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn and there should be no adjustment for this increased the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle pressure.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven CAUTION! for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive • The TPMS has been optimized for the original this information. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have As an example, assume your vehicle has a recommended been established for the tire size equipped on your cold tire inflation placard pressure (parked for more than...
Page 426: Tire Pressure Monitor System Components
424 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tire the tire.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will system fault still exists. A system fault can occur by any illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- of the following scenarios: dible chime will be activated when one or more of 1.
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. This spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitor- 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will ing sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the tire sound and the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off pressure in the spare tire.
Page 429: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light The TPMS tire light load inflation switch will allow the Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) – driver to switch between the max load inflation pressure If Equipped (cold) low pressure warning threshold and the light load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold WARNING! depending on the vehicle’s load condition.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Operation – If Equipped • This vehicle may have different recommended tire pressure values between the front and rear tires as shown in both the Tire Loading Information Label and the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label. It is also equipped to be driven with tire pressures appro- priate to either a Light Load condition or the vehicle Max Load condition.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • The tire light load inflation switch will allow the driver to change between the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold and the light load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold depending on the vehicle’s load condition. Refer to the “Supplemental Tire Pressure Information”...
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING the driver door. Use an accurate tire gauge to check the WARNING! tire pressures when lowering all four tire pressures. After all four tire pressures have been lowered to the Light It is the driver’s responsibility to change to the max Load inflation pressures, press the tire light load inflation load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning switch.
Page 433: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 • This device must accept any interference received, the tire light load inflation switch, and tire pressures are below the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure including interference that may cause undesired warning thresholds, the TPMS low pressure warning operation.
Page 434: 5.7L Engine
432 STARTING AND OPERATING 5.7L Engine Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and The 5.7L engine is designed to meet all endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- emissions regulations and provide satisfac- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties tory fuel economy and performance when necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, using high quality unleaded gasoline hav-...
Page 435: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygen- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol ates are required in some areas of the country during the content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 436: Mmt In Gasoline
434 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in engine controller memory Federal and California reformulated gasoline. More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged Materials Added To Fuel exposure to E-85 fuel.
Page 437: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
Page 438: Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - If Equipped
436 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) —...
Page 439: Ethanol Fuel (E85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Ethanol Fuel (E85) CAUTION! E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label can operate on E85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 440: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E85) And Gasoline Vehicles
MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting during warm up. Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only NOTE: recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet • Use seasonally adjusted E85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 441: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 442: Adding Fuel
440 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap The fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behind the fuel tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door. filler door, on the left side of the vehicle. Open the fuel CAUTION! door and remove the fuel cap by turning it counter- clockwise.
Page 443: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel WARNING! tank is full. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the If the vehicle diagnostic system determines tank filled.
Page 444: Vehicle Loading
442 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING Payload The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load Certification Label weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- driver, all passengers, options and cargo. istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Rim Size The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size cial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. listed. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is Inflation Pressure...
Page 446: Trailer Towing
444 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) WARNING! The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it pro- The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue steering and brake control, thereby enhancing towing that typically provides adjustable friction associated with safety.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 WARNING! (Continued) • Weight distributing systems may not be compat- ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Rec- reational Vehicle dealer additional information. EXAMPLE — With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE —...
Page 450: Trailer Hitch Classification
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the truck bed. Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) without added equipment or altera-...
Page 451: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Weight Ratings)” for the website address that contains All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on the necessary information for your specific drivetrain. your vehicle. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Class Max.
Page 452: Towing Requirements
450 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading In- formation Placard”...
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph and will not shift during travel. When trailering (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to the tow vehicle.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic Information”...
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: This module is designed for only electric trailer WARNING! brakes. To determine the type of brakes on your trailer, • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer. hydraulic brake lines.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 The user interface consists of the following: lever is activated while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to GAIN/ Brake Output Power Display the trailer brakes. Shows the current GAIN setting. The trailer and the vehicle’s brake lamps will come on This display may also be used to display diagnostic when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are...
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-) 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working Pressing these buttons will adjust the brake control condition, functioning normally, and properly adjusted. power output to the trailer brakes in 0.5 increments. The See your trailer dealer if necessary.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the GAIN setting is at a point CAUTION! just below trailer wheel lockup. If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable even Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the with the maximum GAIN setting of 10.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring • An aftermarket controller may be available for use Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, with trailers with air or electric-over-hydraulic trailer stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for brake systems.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 462: Towing Tips
460 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Using “TOW/HAUL” mode or a lower gear WARNING! range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend trans- Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system or mission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build wiring should be performed by a qualified automo- up.
Page 463: Snowplow
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. SNOWPLOW − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until 1500 Models Only you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 464: 2500/3500 Models Only
462 STARTING AND OPERATING Dodge Body Builders Guide. See your authorized dealer, CAUTION! installer or snowplow manufacturer for this information. There are unique electrical systems that must be con- Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can nected to properly assure operator safety and prevent cause damage to the vehicle.
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Before Plowing 2. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should never be exceeded. • Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid level. 3. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition of options or passengers, etc.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING if necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow Operating Tips season. This will help prevent uneven tire wear. Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph (32 km/h) should be maximum operating speed. The operator The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is should be familiar with the area and surface to be parked.
Page 467: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 • Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has General Maintenance Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the returned to idle and wheels have stopped. Make a plow manufacturer’s instructions. practice of stepping on the brake pedal before shifting the transmission.
Page 468: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
466 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing Procedure (Manual Shift CAUTION! Transfer Case) – If Equipped Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid recreational towing: will leak from the transmission and damage the internal parts.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with the transmission in DRIVE. CAUTION! 10. Turn OFF the engine. It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that 11. Firmly apply the parking brake. the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING Returning to Normal Operation – Manual Shift 10. Start the engine. Transfer Case 11. Press and hold the brake pedal. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: 12. Release the parking brake. 1.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar You or others could be injured if you leave the on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the damaged.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 11. Repeat Steps 9 and 10 with the transmission in DRIVE. 2. Turn OFF the engine. 12. Turn OFF the engine. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not start the engine.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 • The flashing NEUTRAL indicator light indicates that 17. Release the parking brake. shift requirements have not been met. NOTE: • The transfer case cannot be shifted into NEUTRAL Returning to Normal Operation – Electronic Shift from the 4WD AUTO (if equipped) position.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. After the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off, release NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met the NEUTRAL button. prior to pressing the transfer case NEUTRAL button 8. After the NEUTRAL button has been released, the and must continue to be met until one second elapses transfer case will shift to the position identified by the and the shift has been completed.
Page 475: Equipment Identification Plate
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because You or others could be injured if you leave the fluid will leak from the transfer case and fluid loss vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the will damage internal parts.
Page 477: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....476 Hoisting ......496 Jacking And Tire Changing .
Page 478: Hazard Warning Flasher
476 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the WARNING! upper switch bank just below the radio. • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Page 479: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 477 Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat. Removal To access the jack and jack tools you must remove the plastic access cover, located on the side of the seat. To remove the cover, pull the front part of the cover (closest to the front of the seat) toward you to release a locking tab.
Page 480 478 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and sliding the assembly from under the seat. Jack and Tools (2500/3500 Series) Jack and Tools (1500 Series)
Page 481 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479 WARNING! After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera- tion or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious injury.
Page 482 480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package (in direction of arrows) and tie to the jack using the tie straps. Tying Bag to Jack with Straps Folding Flap and Rolling Bag...
Page 483 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 481 Jack and Tools Tied Jack and Tools (1500 Series) 4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor, and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt.
Page 484: Removing The Spare Tire
482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench handle coun- terclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel.
Page 485: Preparations
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 486: Instructions
484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Turn the ignition OFF. Instructions 5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! 6. Block both the front and rear of the Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to wheel diagonally opposite the jacking help prevent personal injury or damage to your position.
Page 487 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and Jack Warning Label for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
Page 488 486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 1500 Series Trucks When changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below. 4X4 Jacking Location Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench.
Page 489 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 487 For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel, Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the CAUTION! drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure drive tubes extending to the rear.
Page 490 488 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 2500/3500 Series Trucks Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wrench. The tube extension, may be used, but is not wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind required.
Page 491 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 489 4x4 Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location (All) For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel, Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube.
Page 492 490 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. On CAUTION! single rear-wheel (SRW) trucks, install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the wheel Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure nuts toward the wheel.
Page 493: Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 491 Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped WARNING! The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al- For 2500/3500 single rear-wheel (SRW) models, use the ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off.
Page 494: Wheel Nuts
492 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a CAUTION! rubber mallet. Be sure that the hub caps and wheel skins • Use a back-and-forth motion to remove the hub are firmly seated around the wheel. cap.
Page 495 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 493 Wheels Ft. Lbs. Newton Meters Cone 9/16-18 120-150 160-200 Flanged 9/16-18 130-160 190-220 8-Stud — Dual Rear Wheels Dual wheels are flat-mounted and center-piloted. The lug nuts are a two-piece assembly. When the tires are being rotated or replaced, clean these lug nuts and add two drops of oil at the interface between the hex and the washer.
Page 496 494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug nut These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: tightening adapter (included with the vehicle) to cor- rectly tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is necessary to remove and install dual rear wheels, use a proper vehicle lifting device.
Page 497: To Stow The Flat Or Spare
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 second time to verify that specific torque has been WARNING! achieved. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles (160 km) and after 500 miles (800 km). A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle.
Page 498: Hoisting
496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HOISTING NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- precautions.
Page 499 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a WARNING! protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- positive battery post. ever the hood is raised.
Page 500: Jump-Starting Procedure
498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 501 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 502: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand or mud, it can • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE while ap- tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels plying slight pressure to the accelerator.
Page 503: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 WARNING! WARNING! • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 504: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Page 505 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 503 CAUTION! Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km) can cause severe damage to the transmission. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If the vehicle will be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km) the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels OFF the ground.
Page 507: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.7L ... . . 508 Maintenance Procedures ....514 Engine Compartment —...
Page 508 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication ....521 Vehicle Storage ..... . . 548 Windshield Wiper Blades .
Page 509 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Fluid Capacities ..... . 559 Engine ......561 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts .
Page 510: Engine Compartment - 3.7L
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 —...
Page 511: Engine Compartment - 4.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 —...
Page 512: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Integrated Power Module 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 —...
Page 513: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBDII. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 514: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- problem continues, the message will appear the next time ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the vehicle is started.
Page 515: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 516: Maintenance Procedures
Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC dealership or qualified repair center. (Continued)
Page 517: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 The best time to check the engine oil level is about five CAUTION! (Continued) minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will that protect the performance and durability of improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Page 518 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 519: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and ber should not be used.
Page 520: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended. WARNING! Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- provide a measure of protection in the case of engine...
Page 521 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 522: Air Conditioner Maintenance
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 523: Front Driveshaft Lubrication - 2500/3500
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental MOPAR Spray White Lube or equivalent, to assure Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 524: Windshield Wiper Blades
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blades present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a function.
Page 525: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; WARNING! or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; Commercially available windshield washer solvents have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- are flammable.
Page 526 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
Page 527 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure motion.
Page 528: Cooling System
526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection WARNING! at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or With the engine at normal operating temperature (but steam from your radiator.
Page 529 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Coolant • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Use only the manufacturer’s recommended engine cool- coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- ant (antifreeze). Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu- tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they ine Parts”...
Page 530 528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte- (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water nance period, it is important that you use the same will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your engine cooling system.
Page 531 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 532 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the a month.
Page 533: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is WARNING! equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting •...
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted.
Page 535: Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 536: Transfer Case
534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE axles. The fluid level should be 5/8 in (16 mm) below the Limited-Slip Differentials This vehicle requires that fill hole on 9 1/4 in manufacturer’s rear axles. 4 oz. (118 ml) MOPAR Limited Slip Additive or equiva- lent be added to the gear lubricant.
Page 537: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 Fluid Level Check CAUTION! This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler • Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission plug. The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the filler plug hole with the vehicle in a level position. as the chemicals can damage your transmission components.
Page 538 536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE should not be tampered with. Your authorized dealer has 2. The vehicle must be on level ground. the proper tools to ensure that the fluid level is set 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake properly.
Page 539 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission the operating temperature, the fluid level should be after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the between the two “COLD”...
Page 540: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Additives hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered have an adverse affect on paint, metal trim, and under- product and its performance may be impaired by supple- body protection.
Page 541 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or equiva- such as steel wool or scouring powder which will lent, or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 542 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel and Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 543 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- mended for leather upholstery. • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cloth and remove stain.
Page 544 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Headlights cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to quarter window equipped with the radio antenna.
Page 545: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Seat Belt Maintenance cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. following chart.
Page 546 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Pink CM2200 30 Amp Bat – Plg/Electric Pink Brake 30 Amp Bat – Trailer Tow Pink Main 40 Amp Bat – L/Bar/Off-Road Green 25 Amp Bat –...
Page 547 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 25 Amp Bat – Sunroof/ 10 Amp Bat – J1962 Diag/ Natural Skylight Mirrors 25 Amp TCM/Trans Range 10 Amp Bat – Ign Sw, WIN, Natural PASS 5 Amp...
Page 548 546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Bat – NGC/EATX/ 15 Amp IOD-SDARS/VES Blue Blue 2–3/DVD/HFM/ UGDO/Vanity Lamp 15 Amp Bat – CCN/Interior Blue Light/SCM/Sw Bank 10 Amp IOD-HVAC, U/Hood Lamp 20 Amp Htd Seat/Htd Str...
Page 549 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the totally integrated power mod- Yellow Outlet #2 ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is 20 Amp IGN R/ACC/Bat-Pwr properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to Yellow Outlet #3 do so may allow water to get into the totally...
Page 550: Vehicle Storage
548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE NOTE: • When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until fully If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- seated; the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: full sweep when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position.
Page 551: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 REPLACEMENT BULBS Side Marker (Quad Headlamp)... . 3157NA Rear License Plate Lamp ....194 Rear Cargo Lamp .
Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure the 7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front upper radiator seal to the radiator. wheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield.
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 CAUTION! • Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. • Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement.
Page 554: Fog Lamps
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lamps Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal and Backup Lamps 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access 1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed the back of the front fog lamp housing. sheetmetal.
Page 555 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn to enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard unlock it from the housing. side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post 5.
Page 556: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) With Cargo Lamp
554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ⁄ turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing. 4.
Page 557: Cab Top Clearance Lamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 • Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing. Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp. CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces.
Page 558 556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket ⁄ turn and pull it from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.
Page 559: Rear Lamp Bar Id Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If 2. Turn the socket ⁄ turn counterclockwise to access the Equipped bulb. 1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. to the bulb sockets.
Page 560: Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If 1. Push rearward on the side marker lamp assembly. Equipped 2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender. 3. Turn the socket ⁄ turn counterclockwise and remove from assembly to access the bulb. 4.
Page 561: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1500 Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 26 Gallons 98 Liters 1500 Regular Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 32 Gallons 121 Liters (Optional) 2500/3500 Shortbed Models 34 Gallons 129 Liters 2500/3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons 132 Liters...
Page 562 560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE U.S. Metric Cooling System 3.7L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 14 Quarts 13 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 4.7L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 14 Quarts 13 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 5.7L Engine — 1500 Models (MOPAR Antifreeze/ 16 Quarts 15 Liters Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
Page 563: Engine
(Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil – For 2500/3500 trucks operat-...
Page 564: Chassis
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – NVG 246 Only MOPAR NVG 246 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Page 565 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..564 Required Maintenance Intervals ..566 Maintenance Schedule ....564...
Page 566 564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
Page 567 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565 NOTE: “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for oil if it has been six months since your last oil change further information.
Page 568 566 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month CAUTION! • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or Failure to perform the required maintenance items damage. may result in damage to the vehicle. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
Page 569 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 567 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 570: Service Schedule
568 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 571 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 569 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 572 570 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 573 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 571 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road, snow plowing or frequent trailer towing.
Page 574 572 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏...
Page 575 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 573 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 576 574 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 577 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 575 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏...
Page 578 576 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 579 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 577 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 580 578 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏...
Page 581 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 579 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 582 580 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 583 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 581 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions 150 Months Maintenance warranty. Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil WARNING! filter.
Page 585: If You Need Consumer Assistance
If You Need Assistance ....585 Reporting Safety Defects ....588 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..586 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
Page 586 584 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....589 Traction Grades ..... 591 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades .
Page 587: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 585 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 588: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004...
Page 589: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 587 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 590: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 591: In Canada
Customer Service Department imme- need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group defect to the Canadian government should write to: LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the...
Page 592: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
590 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE vehicle, system, and/or components is written in acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and charts. and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Page 593: Treadwear
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 591 in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on Traction Grades your vehicle. The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions requirements in addition to these grades.
Page 594 592 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 595 INDEX...
Page 596 594 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..527 Alarm System (Security Alarm) ....18 Adding Fuel ......440 Alarm, Panic .
Page 597 INDEX 595 Fluid Level Check ....535,536 Brake Fluid ......531,562 Fluid Type .
Page 598 596 INDEX Power Steering ..... . 381 Cleaning Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ... . . 528 Wheels .
Page 599 INDEX 597 Coolant Level ....526,529 Dipsticks Disposal of Used Coolant ....529 Automatic Transmission .
Page 600 598 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 386 Air Cleaner ......518 Anti-Lock Brake System .
Page 601 INDEX 599 Exterior Lighting ......115 Fluid Leaks ......86 Exterior Lights .
Page 602 600 INDEX Octane Rating ....431,561 Speedometer ......203 Requirements .
Page 603 INDEX 601 Automatic ......115 Ignition ....... 14 Cleaning .
Page 604 602 INDEX Jack Location ......476 Lights ......85,114 Jump Starting .
Page 605 INDEX 603 Headlights ......115 Turn Signal ....85,120,549,552 High Beam .
Page 606 604 INDEX Manual Transmission Multi-Function Control Lever ....120 Fluid Level Check ....535 Lubricant Selection .
Page 607 INDEX 605 Filter ......517,561 Panic Alarm ......24 Filter Disposal .
Page 608 606 INDEX Sunroof ......151 Recorder, Event Data ..... . 66 Windows .
Page 609 INDEX 607 Restraints, Occupant ..... . 37 Front Seat ......38 Rotation, Tires .
Page 610 608 INDEX Service Contract ......587 Spare Tire ......412 Service Manuals .
Page 611 INDEX 609 Sway Control, Trailer ..... 397 Dual ......421,493 Synthetic Engine Oil .
Page 612 610 INDEX Tow Hooks, Emergency ....501 Electronically Shifted ....322,328 Towing .
Page 613 INDEX 611 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 267 Washers, Windshield ....123,522 Universal Transmitter ..... 144 Washing Vehicle .
Page 614 612 INDEX Windshield Washers ....122,123,522 Windshield Wipers ..... . . 122 Fluid .
Page 615 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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