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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
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Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions erating procedures that could result in a collision or are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for bodily injury.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor- VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....21 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....27 WINDOWS ......45 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .82 (BeltAlert®) .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter- N-Go™, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or (EVIC) will display the ignition switch position (OFF/ keyless ignition system.
Page 15: Keyless Ignition Node (Kin) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
Page 16: Key Fob
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. Emergency Key Removal Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Fob (KIN) NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up.
Page 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Removing Key Fob From Ignition Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” automatic transmission). Turn the Key Fob to the OFF for further information.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking in a location accessible to children, and do not brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and push leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with ignition button to place ignition in OFF position.
Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder SENTRY KEY® Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 During normal operation, after turning on the ignition CAUTION! switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer Sys- CAUTION! tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and authorized dealer. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Customer Key Programming tended.
Page 23: Vehicle Security Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved Light flashing, if the system has not been disabled. If the by the party responsible for compliance could void the condition which initiated the alarm is still present, the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 24: Security System Manual Override
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the horn will sound three times when you unlock the Security System Manual Override doors and the exterior lights will blink three times. Check The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the the vehicle for tampering.
Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox® (if equipped). • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to tesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in acknowledge the signal.
Page 26: Remote Unlock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Key Fob With RKE Transmitter Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (IGNM) Fob (KIN) Remote Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door. Press the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox®...
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer than ten seconds.
Page 28: To Lock The Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when mitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- the key removed.
Page 29: Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors ignition switch in the OFF position and the key are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 30: Rke Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) - If Equipped
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will Vehicle) — If Equipped turn on.
Page 31: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Cancelling Remote Lowering Vehicle lowering can be Transmitter Battery Replacement cancelled at anytime. When vehicle lowering is can- The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 celled, the vehicle will raise up to the next defined battery.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Emergency Key Removal Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Emergency Key Removal 2. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remove Screw From Transmitter Case Separating Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Transmitter Case...
Page 34: General Information
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together, reposition and secure the screw as shown in step #2 for removal.
Page 35: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- NOTE: proved by the party responsible for compliance could • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Battery at an acceptable charge level Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • RKE PANIC button not pressed The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Enter Remote Start Mode eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Press and release the REMOTE START button •...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release When remote start is activated, the heated steering wheel the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm System...
Page 39: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 DOOR LOCKS Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle without lifting the lock knob. Manual Door Locks Doors locked before closing will remain locked when Front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock closed.
Page 40: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Before exiting a vehicle, always turn the vehicle • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or OFF, apply the parking brake, shift the automatic in a location accessible to children, and do not transmission into PARK or the manual transmis- leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the Key Fob. Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
Page 42: Child-Protection Door Lock
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If Equipped The Automatic Doors Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (System Setup)”...
Page 43: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: • After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- (1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the front driver ment Panel”...
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front Transmitter In Vehicle driver’s door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Door 1st Press”...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Do NOT grab the door handle when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all doors.
Page 47: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Windows — If Equipped must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the front passenger door for passenger window control WARNING! (Continued) and on the rear doors of the Quad Cab and Crew Cab particularly unattended children, can become en- models. The windows will operate when the ignition trapped by the windows while operating the power switch is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC position, and window switches.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during the (4-Door Models Driver And Front Passenger Door auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go back Only) — If Equipped down.
Page 50: Wind Buffeting
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open.
Page 51: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with — if equipped the rear windows open, then open the front and rear •...
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Please pay close attention to the information in this 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride section. It tells you how to use your restraint system buckled up in a rear seat. properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be their arm. modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child under If You Need Assistance .
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Pulling Out Latch Plate And Webbing Latch Plate To Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not you from injury during a collision. You are more protect you properly.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be tion.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Detaching Buckle With Seat Belt Tongue Inserting Latch Plate 2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pull the black buckle latch plate forward from the cab back panel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is an audible “click”.
Page 62: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not properly connected when the seat belt is used by an occu- pant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 63: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 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. 3.
Page 64: Center Lap Belts
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Center Lap Belts Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The center seating position for the Quad Cab®, Mega The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are Cab® and Crew Cab front seat has a lap belt only. To equipped with either a switchable Automatic Locking fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle Retractors (ALR) or with a Cinching Latchplate which is...
Page 65: Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 For Standard Cab Only Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode — If Equipped Driver Center Passenger In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- First Row locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in Second Row the shoulder belt.
Page 66: Energy Management Feature
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Energy Management Feature hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
Page 67: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 68: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- Seat Belt Extender rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and deactivating BeltAlert®.
Page 69: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 70: Air Bag System Components
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator protection for an occupant during a side impact. The design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in inflation based on several factors, including the severity the outboard side of the front seats.
Page 71: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Knee Impact Bolsters determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag sensors (if equipped). • Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an •...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during WARNING! deployment could cause you to be severely injured or • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right killed.
Page 75: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front restraint system. Occupants, including children who are Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, injury in rear, rollover, or side collisions.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light Inflator Units comes on again after initial startup. The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the you if you are not seated properly, or if items are vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 inflates. This especially applies to children. The side Enhanced Accident Response System curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if it is inflated.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. functions after an event, the ignition switch must be However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air WARNING! (Continued) bag system electrical components. While the air bag • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the system.
Page 83: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • How fast the vehicle was traveling. located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the These data can help provide a better understanding of fuse is good.
Page 84: Child Restraints
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraints There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child times, including babies and children.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert- younger and who have not reached ible Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the If the answer to any of these questions was “no,”...
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors...
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Standard Cab, Mega Cab® Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors...
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) seating position. These anchorages are used to install Restraint System LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Standard Cab Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Quad Cab®/Crew Cab What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Can two child restraints be attached using a Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two common lower LATCH anchorage? or more child restraints. If the center posi- tion does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an out-...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mega Cab®/Standard Cab What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the (29.5 kg) combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the The child seat may touch the back of the front back of the front passenger seat? passenger seat if the child restraint manufac- turer also allows contact. See your child re- straint owner’s manual for more information.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, Regular Cab models have tether strap anchorages behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab®, Mega Cab® and Crew Cab models have tether strap anchorages lo- cated behind each of the rear seats.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH —...
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Center Seat LATCH — Quad Cab®/Mega To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, belt following the instructions below.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a ing position.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is WARNING! not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can • Improper installation of a child restraint to the be “switched”...
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Standard Cab...
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Quad Cab®/Crew Cab What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the weight of the child restraint) for using the of the Child seat belt to install a forward facing child re- Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a Restraint...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Mega Cab®/Standard Cab What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat weight of the child restraint) for using the (29.5 kg) belt until the combined weight of the child and Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints rear-most position to make room for the child seat. Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to You may also move the front seat forward to allow attach a tether anchor.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn anchor.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchorage and the child seat. The tether strap should go between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint. You may need to adjust the head restraint to the upward position to pass the tether strap underneath the head restraint and be- tween its posts.
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rearward facing infant seat.
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Head Restraint In Raised Position Tether Strap Loop With Center Head Restraint In Raised Position 2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back, under the head restraint, through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the center seat.
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint 4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop (see behind the child seat, though the tether strap loop diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the behind the seat and over to the center tether strap child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 NOTE: If there are child seats in both of the outboard (left and right) seating positions, the tether strap hooks of both child seats should be connected to the center tether strap loop. This is the correct way to tether two outboard child seats.
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint 4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop (see behind the child seat, though the tether strap loop diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the behind the seat and over to the right or left outboard child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 Installing Three Child Restraints: 1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat. Route the tether straps following the directions for right and left seating positions, above. 2. Attach both hooks to the center tether strap loop, but do not tighten the straps yet.
Page 116: Engine Break-In Recommendations
114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 117: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 SAFETY TIPS CAUTION! Transporting Passengers Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO in the engine or damage may result. AREA. NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation.
Page 118: Exhaust Gas
116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/ using a seat belt properly. rear doors open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set Exhaust Gas at high speed.
Page 119: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes Air Bag Warning Light to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised The light should come on and remain on for four for lubrication or oil change.
Page 120 118 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area of already installed floor mats.
Page 121: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 119 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 123: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...139 MIRRORS ......128 ▫...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ... .144 LIGHTS ......162 ▫...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ▫ Interior Lights ..... . .168 ▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..176 ▫...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....186 ▫ Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear ParkSense® ......198 ▫...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .208 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....218 ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... .209 ▫...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab®... .227 ▫ Rear Window Defroster ....236 ▫...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ▫ Bed Rail Tie-Down System ....255 ▫ Locking Tailgate ..... .260 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS .
Page 130: Mirrors
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. NOTE: • The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Assist Call NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator WARNING! through the vehicle audio system to determine if • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., additional help is needed. fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions NOTE: Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s or location), do not wait for voice contact from a...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Phone Screen will display the following message WARNING! (Continued) “Vehicle phone requires service. Please contact your • Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system dealer.” could cause the air bag system to fail when you •...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • Operator error by the 9-1-1 operator. Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors beyond Chrysler Group LLC’s control may prevent or • Wireless network congestion. stop the 9-1-1 Call system operation. These include, but •...
Page 136: Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear a video CAUTION! display illuminates to display the image generated by the rear view camera located on the tailgate handle. The auto To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never dimming feature is also disabled to improve rear view spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 137: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be manually to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight folded both forward and rearward to prevent damage.
Page 138: Power Folding Outside Mirrors - If Equipped
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, CAUTION! a potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full electrically fold check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot rearward position to resist damage when entering a area which can cause excessive drag.
Page 139: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Resetting the Power Folding Outside Mirrors Power Mirrors — If Equipped You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the The controls for the power mirrors are located on the following occurs: driver’s door trim panel.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- To adjust a mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) tons and a four-way mirror control switch. button to select the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move Power Mirror Controls...
Page 141: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing feature can be activated whenever you turn on the the mirror cover upward.
Page 142: Slide-On-Rod" Features Of Sun Visor - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun. To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor downward and unclip it.
Page 143: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror extra-wide loads.
Page 144: Seats
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. There are two power seat switches that are used to control the movement Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the of the seat cushion and the seatback. vehicle.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will rearward.
Page 146: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! (Continued) The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 147: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The engine must be running for the heated seats to the seats independently. The controls for each seat are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel operate. (below the climate controls) or in the radio unit. The heated seats switch from HIGH to LOW and from You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Page 149: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • The engine must be running for the heated seats to Rear Heated Seats operate. On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will seats are located on the rear of the center console.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ventilated seat switches are located in the switch bank Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start in the center stack of the instrument panel just below the On models equipped with remote start, the drivers climate controls as well as soft-keys located in the radio ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a screen.
Page 151: Manual Seat Adjuster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or backward. Release the bar once you Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The have reached the desired position.
Page 152: 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - If Equipped
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dump Feature (Manual Recline Seat Only) — 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped Standard Cab The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — If Equipped Both the left and right rear seatbacks can be folded down and used as a table. To fold down either rear seatback: 1. Lift the handle, located next to the head restraint. Rear Seat Recliner Handle WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fold the seatback forward. Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped Both the outboard rear seats will drop and move forward when the seatback is folded flat. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 WARNING! (Continued) • Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can fly around in a sudden stop or collision and strike someone in the vehicle, causing serious injury or death.
Page 156: Head Restraints
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fold the seatback down and push the seat forward. WARNING! An improperly latched seat could cause serious in- jury or death. Make sure that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 158: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
Page 159: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 The memory seat buttons are located on the outboard Programming The Memory Feature side of the drivers seat cushion. NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the following: Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go 1.
Page 160: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go NOTE: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in 1. Insert the ignition Key Fob, and turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile.
Page 161: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release must select the “Memory To FOB” feature through the the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press Uconnect®...
Page 162: To Open And Close The Hood
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To recall the memory settings for driver two using the Driver One Memory Position Recall RKE transmitter, press the UNLOCK button on the • To recall the memory settings for driver one using the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Hood Release Safety Latch Location (1500 Series Shown) 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood CAUTION! and push the safety latch lever to the left to release it, before raising the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 164: Lights
162 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 165: Headlights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 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 166: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped position. To turn the automatic headlights off, turn the The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
Page 167: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches headlight switch on then off, or by turning the ignition from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To Deactivate Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the 1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the Automatic High Beam system. EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features”...
Page 169: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position. Fog Lights —...
Page 170: Lights-On Reminder
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior high beam is selected.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 The brightness of the instrument panel as well as the ambient lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control right (brighter) or left (dimmer). When the head- lights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odometer, radio and overhead console by rotating the control to the right until you hear a click.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE (RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing on the corresponding lens. Rear Passenger Courtesy/Reading Light NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
Page 173: Cargo Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Ambient Light Cargo Light The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- button. ity of the floor console area.
Page 174: Multifunction Lever
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 175: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel.
Page 176: Windshield Wipers And Washers
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past Windshield Wipers the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past multifunction lever.
Page 177: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Windshield Washers WARNING! To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to could lead to a collision. You might not see other the second detent.
Page 178: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- This feature senses moisture on the windshield and shield.
Page 179: Tilt Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is TILT STEERING COLUMN greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tempera- This feature allows you to tilt the steering column ture is greater than 32°F (0°C). upward or downward.
Page 180: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch — If Equipped” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your bank below the climate controls. There are also soft-keys Vehicle” for further information. in the radio screen that will activate the heated steering wheel.
Page 182: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals (if equipped) to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel.
Page 183: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 adjusted when the system is locked out (“Adjustable CAUTION! Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or “Ad- justable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”. Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage NOTE: to the pedal controls.
Page 184: To Activate
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 185: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of To Decrease Speed U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button. U.S.
Page 187: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will WARNING! continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 188: Parksense® Sensors
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or (150 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is direction, depending on the location, type and orienta- changed to the ON/RUN position.
Page 189: Parksense® Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Settings” in Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- mation. ParkSense® Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 192: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-45 in 45-31 in 31-18 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-115 cm) (115-80 cm) (80-45 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 193: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instru- Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ment Panel” for further information. When the shift lever is During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park moved to REVERSE and the system is disabled, the EVIC Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the will display the “PARKSENSE OFF”...
Page 194: Cleaning The Parksense® System
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction, and then cycle the igni- affect the performance of ParkSense® . tion.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide CAUTION! a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to bumper. recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. •...
Page 196: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 197: Parksense® Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 up or moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver. ParkSense® Sensors Refer to ParkSense® System Usage Precautions for limi- The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ tations of this system and recommendations. bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’...
Page 198: Parksense® Warning Display
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Warning Display ParkSense® Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if The warning display will turn ON indicating the system Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Programmable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79 79-45 in 45-31 in 31-18 in Less than 18 in (in/cm) in (200 cm) (200-115 cm) (115-80 cm) (80-45 cm) (45 cm) Front Distance Greater than 47 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in...
Page 200: Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Chime Volume Settings Rear ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the Rear ParkSense® switch. Front and Rear chime volume settings can be selected from the EVIC or Uconnect® System — if equipped. When the Front or Rear ParkSense®...
Page 201: Service The Parksense® Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 NOTE: Arc alerts from the enabled ParkSense® system, FRONT SENSORS , or the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- will interrupt the five second messages, and the EVIC ABLE SERVICE REQUIRED message for five seconds. will display the car graphic with the corresponding arcs When the shift lever is moved to Reverse and the system and OFF message.
Page 202: Cleaning The Parksense® System
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your ParkSense® System Usage Precautions Instrument Panel” for further information. NOTE: If PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS • Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow, or PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN- ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense®...
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 PARKSENSE OFF or REAR PARKSENSE OFF mes- system misinterpreting a close obstacle as a sensor sage for five seconds, followed by a car graphic with problem, causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE OFF in the corresponding side. This car graphic will SERVICE REQUIRED”...
Page 204: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- ParkSense® in order to be able to stop in time mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when an obstacle is detected.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the in the rearview mirror display — if equipped or image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its Uconnect®...
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The following table shows the approximate distances for WARNING! (Continued) each zone: must continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Zones Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) CAUTION!
Page 207: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Uconnect® 5.0
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Turning ParkView® On Or Off — 3. Touch the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. With Uconnect® 5.0 4. Touch the “Parkview Backup camera” soft-key to turn 1. Turn the Radio on. the ParkView® system ON or OFF. 2.
Page 208: Courtesy/Reading Lights
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE (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 Front Courtesy/Reading Lights compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (full right position), or when the...
Page 209: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For efficient programming and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new bat- tery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system. Erase all channels before you begin programming.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand - held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 attached to the garage door opener/device motor. cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- program.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 2. Place the hand - held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, program.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button. Canadian/Gate Operator Programming The EVIC will display “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT.” If For programming transmitters in Canada/United States the garage door opener/device activates, program- that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after ming is complete.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink® Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button button while you press and release (“cycle”), your To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, hand - held transmitter every two seconds. follow these steps: 4.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Did you unplug the device for programming and Security remember to plug it back in? It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle. If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at To erase the channels press and hold the two outside www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 2. This device must accept any interference that may be WARNING! (Continued) received including interference that may cause unde- or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. sired operation. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener NOTE: that has a “stop and reverse”...
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or console between the courtesy/reading lights. with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! (Continued) Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any position.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is sunroof will automatically retract.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets can provide the glass panel. power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the standard “cigar lighter”...
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Lower left and lower right of the center stack when The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following locations: equipped with a bench seat. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 • Center console when equipped with bucket seats. Power Outlet — Upper Lid Power Outlet — Center Console • Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment — if equipped.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Rear of the center console storage compartment — The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply power when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC positions. Quad Cab® or Crew Cab. All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 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 outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF 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. Optional Floor Shifter 1 —...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 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 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor WARNING! Mounted Shifter To avoid serious injury or death: For vehicles equipped with bucket seats there are two • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. cupholders located in the floor console.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab® Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab Quad Cab® vehicles may be equipped with a rear Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders cupholder that consists of two cup wells for rear passen- located in the center armrest.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cup Wells Glove Compartment STORAGE 1 — Upper Glove Compartment Glove Compartment 2 — Lower Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower To open the upper glove compartment push upward on storage area.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Lower Glove Compartment Upper Glove Compartment To open the lower glove compartment, pull on the handle to release the latch and lower the glove compartment door.
Page 232 230 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 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 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 armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle provides an armrest and contains both and upper and operation, or a collision.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Bin With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to WARNING! open the lower storage bin. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped To open in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid. In-floor storage bins are located in front of the second row seats and can be used for extra storage.
Page 236 234 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 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) CAUTION! The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under Always lift the storage compartment lids by using the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com- the handle.
Page 238 236 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 handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind The rear window defroster button is located on the rear seat.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped CAUTION! The switch for the power sliding rear window is located Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to on the overhead console. the heating elements: •...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the switch to the right to open the glass. Pull the Unfolding the Load Floor switch to the left to close the glass. 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. Manual Sliding Rear Window —...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 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 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Load Floor Securing Straps Pick Up Box Features 4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the 1 — Upper Load Floor Indents secured down position before you operate the vehicle. 2 —...
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 NOTE: If you are installing a Toolbox, Ladder Rack or WARNING! (Continued) Headache Rack at the front of the Pickup Box, you must • Care should always be exercised when operating a use Mopar Box Reinforcement Brackets that are available vehicle with unrestrained cargo.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side NOTE: If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel (13 km/h), the cargo camera image will be displayed housings.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 RAMBOX® — IF EQUIPPED The RamBox® system is an integrated pickup box stor- age and cargo management system consisting of three features: • Integrated box side storage bins • Cargo extender/divider • Bed rail tie-down system RamBox®...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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) 1500 series vehicles or 300 lbs (136 kg) for 2500 and 3500 series vehicles per bin.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 RamBox® Pushbutton And Lock RamBox® Light Switch The interior of the RamBox® will automatically illumi- nate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic illumination switch, there is a manual on/off switch located at the rear of each storage bin.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE and the RamBox® (if equipped). Refer to “Remote Key- CAUTION! less Entry” for further details.The RamBox® storage bins Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time could can be locked using the vehicle key. To lock and unlock cause the vehicle battery to discharge.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Damage to the RamBox® bin may occur due to • Do not allow children to have access to the storage heavy/sharp objects placed in bin that shift due to bins.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bed Extender — If Equipped The bed extender has three functional positions: • Storage Position • Divider Position • Extender Position Storage Position The storage position for the bed extender is at the front of the truck bed which maximizes the bed cargo area when not in use.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Center Handle And Lock Storage Position 3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard 1 — Center Handle Lock ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie down 2 — Handle loops.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie Down Loop Side Gates Closed 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure gates in the closed position. the panel into place.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed. There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for various positions to assist in managing your cargo.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Aligning Gate To Slots Side Gates Closed 3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends 5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place. are secured into the intended slots of the bed. Extender Position 4.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 additional cargo room is needed. The extender position 2. Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the utilizes a locating pin and rotating handle located on both center handle vertically in order to release the ex- sides of the truck bed near the tailgate.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure WARNING! into place. To reduce the risk of potential injury or property damage: • Cargo must be secured. • Do not exceed cargo load rating of your vehicle. •...
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Bed Rail Tie-Down System CAUTION! The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat should not exceed 45 degrees above horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end desired location. Make sure the cleat is seated in the cap screw located in the center of the end cap, using a detent and tighten the nut.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS EASY-OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, Camper Applications the tailgate can be removed. Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera or refer to the “Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load- RKE the electrical connector must be disconnected prior...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Disconnecting the Rear Camera or Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped 1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera or RKE 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 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 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 pre- vent damaging the connector and bracket when stor- ing or reinstalling the tailgate.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-Fold Tonneau NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck Cover which consists of different features: pickup box.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal To remove the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps: 1. Lower the tailgate to gain access to the first set of two tonneau cover clamps located on the driver and pas- sengers bottom side of the tonneau cover.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull down on the first set of clamps on both driver and passenger sides to the semi clamped position. Proper Released Position NOTE: Be sure the clamp and clamp wire is in the proper released position.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 4. Pick up on the tonneau cover and fold it back into the second panel. 5. Pick up on the cover and fold it back into the third panel. 6. Once in the third panel position pull down on the second set of clamps on both driver and passenger sides to the semi clamped position.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Semi Clamped Position Proper Released Position 7. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp up 8. Be sure to clip both stowage straps together to insure into the proper released position. the cover stays together.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation To install the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps: 1. Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the truck bed and push the Cover forward against the front of the truck bed.
Page 268 Semi Clamped Position 3. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of box (or 4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped position flange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) to the semi to properly engage the clamps. clamped position.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Clamped Position Improper Clamp Position NOTE: Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not par- 5. Disengage the stowage straps. tially clamped to the truck bed flange. 6. Unfold Tonneau Cover to the intermediate position.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The vehicle cannot be driven when the Tonneau Cover is in this position. Fully Unfolded Position 8. Pull down on the second set of clamp handles to release the clamps from the stowed position. Intermediate Position (Vehicle Cannot Be Driven) 7.
Page 271 Semi Clamped Position 9. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of box (or 10. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped position flange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) to the semi to properly engage the clamps. clamped position.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Clamped Position Improper Clamp Position NOTE: Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not par- tially clamped to the truck bed flange.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 The Tonneau Cover clamps can be locked when in the CAUTION! clamped position by placing a lock through the locking hole. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the Tonneau Cover is properly installed on the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure can result in detachment of the Tonneau Cover from the vehicle and/or damage to the vehicle/Tonneau Cover.
Page 275: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..275 Messages ......314 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .353 Equipped ......362 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —...
Page 277: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position Switch — If Equipped 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch 3 —...
Page 278: Instrument Cluster - Midline
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE...
Page 279: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 280: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is 1. Tachometer not functioning and that service is required. However, The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions the conventional brake system will continue to operate Per Minute (RPM x 1000).
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 testing the light will come on when the ignition is first CAUTION! (Continued) turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 converter damage and power loss will soon occur. seconds, and remain on until the vehicle is started. If the Immediate service is required.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: NOTE: The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures. This cycling operation is • A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifold driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn heater system.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary. Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. WARNING! In this case, the light will remain on until the condition Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is...
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is 8. Seat Belt Reminder Light detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light When the ignition switch is first turned to inspected by an authorized dealer. ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to The light also will turn on when the parking brake is eight seconds as a bulb check.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” 13. Cargo Light — If Equipped in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo further information. light is activated by pressing the cargo light 10.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect Equipped the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper Each tire, including the spare (if provided), tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to should be checked monthly when cold and in-...
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the NOTE: The TPMS telltale is also accompanied by a “Low TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the Tire” message in the odometer (Base Cluster), or in the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) screen in- tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The highest available transmission gear is dis- 22. TOW/HAUL played in the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle The TOW HAUL button is located on the center Information Center (EVIC) whenever the Electronic stack upper switch bank.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 NOTE: The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Electric Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light WARNING! This telltale is on when the Electric Power A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or Steering is not operating and needs service. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 If the light remains lit with the engine running, your 29. Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Lamp – If vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- Equipped rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is This light will illuminate when the air suspension system flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is is set to the Off-Road 1 setting.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater 33. 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in wheels.
Page 293: Electronic Vehicle Information Center
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the (EVIC) steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • Digital Speedometer •...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through the main menu and sub- menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
Page 295: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays - 3.5" Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • LEFT Arrow Button Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 3.5” Display Press the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu from an info screen or sub-menu item.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC displays are located in the center portion of the 4. EVIC White Telltales cluster and consists of seven sections: • Electronic Speed Control Ready This light will turn on when the electronic 1. Compass Display speed control is ON.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Hill Decent Control (HDC) — If Equipped • Low Coolant Level Indicator The Hill Decent Control symbol indicates the This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle status of the Hill Descent Control (HDC) fea- coolant level is low.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Stop/Start System Telltale — If Equipped WARNING! This telltale will turn on to indicate that the Stop/Start is Unavailable, service Stop/Start If you continue operating the vehicle when the system. Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in •...
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Wait To Start Light — Diesel Only 6. EVIC Red Telltales The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for • Door Ajar approximately two seconds when the ignition is This light will turn on to indicate that one or turned to the RUN position.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Temperature Warning Light • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is This light informs you of a problem with the high. If the light turns on while driving, stop Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Engine Temperature Warning Light • Electric Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This telltale is on when the Electric Power tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- Steering is not operating and needs service.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the menu. The main display area also displays “pop up” condition that activated the message is cleared.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Fuel Filter Life Reset — Diesel Only Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen. Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/ Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the “Reset”, then press and release the Right arrow engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent button to select reset of the Fuel Filter Life to upon your personal driving style.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 4. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to 3. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button select “Reset”, then press and release the to access the ”Oil Life” screen. Right arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life to 100%.
Page 306: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays - 7" Display
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will Displays — 7” Display illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and white for on demand information.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 9. Selectable Gauge 2 the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out” 10. Selectable Gauge 1 and “Low Tire Pressure”. 11. Selectable Gauge 1 • Unstored Messages The main display area will normally display the main This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Low Coolant Level Indicator seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle On”. coolant level is low. EVIC Amber Telltales •...
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Air Suspension Payload Protection Telltale — If CAUTION! Equipped Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- This telltale will turn on to indicate that the ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause maximum payload may have been exceeded or severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Loose Fuel Filler Cap (48 km/h). If these conditions are not met while attempt- ing to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator lamp will This telltale will turn on to indicate that the fuel flash on/off.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Oil Temperature Warning Light EVIC Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is telltales include: high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as •...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Engine Temperature Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- light will come on when the ignition is first proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Electric Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light Fuel Filter Life Reset — Diesel Only Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry This telltale is on when the Electric Power Steering is not operating and needs service. 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the •...
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to 4. Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button for select “Yes”, then press and release the Right arrow one second to access the ”Fuel Filter Life button to select reset of the Fuel Filter Life.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the 5. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent select “Yes”, then press and release the Right arrow upon your personal driving style. button to select reset of the Oil Life.
Page 316: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Messages
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Airbag System 4. Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button for one second to access the ” Oil Life Reset” • Traction Control Off screen. • Washer Fluid Low 5. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to •...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to • Vehicle Not in Park XX” • Key in Ignition • Service Tire Pressure System • Key in Ignition Lights On • Parking Brake Engaged •...
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Airbag Warning Light • Transmission Cool Ready to Drive • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled • Trailer Brake Disconnected • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Service Transmission • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled • Service Shifter • Door Open •...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Selected Ride Height Not Permitted • Stop/Start Not Ready Battery Charging – If Equipped • Service Air Suspension System Immediately • Stop/Start Not Ready Trailer Tow/Haul Selected – If Equipped • Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride Height •...
Page 320: Evic Selectable Menu Items
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Stop/Start Not Ready Driver Door Open – If Equipped • Stop/Start Cannot Autostart Hood Open – If Equipped • Stop/Start Not Ready Cabin Cooling Or Heating – If • Stop/Start Unavailable Service Battery – If Equipped Equipped •...
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Digital Speedometer Air Suspension – If Equipped Transmission Temperature – Automatic Transmission Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Only button until the Digital display icon is high- Oil Temp lighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to change the Oil Life display between km/h and mph.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Information System (3500 Series Heavy Trip A Duty Ram Trucks) Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in “Tire Pressure”...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Trip B Fuel Economy Press and release Up & Down arrow button Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow until the Trip B icon is highlighted in the EVIC. button until the Fuel Economy icon is The Trip B information will display the highlighted.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trailer Tow Screen Setup Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trailer Tow icon is highlighted. button until the Screen Setup display icon is Press the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button and highlighted in the EVIC.
Page 325: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Press and release the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to Features) Enter Vehicle Settings Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the For vehicles equipped a 3.5” EVIC screen following choices. Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Units Park Assist System — If Equipped Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units” The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. The the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can position and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 button until a check-mark appears next to the feature feature showing the system has been activated or the showing the system has been activated or the check-mark check-mark is removed showing the system has been is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button showing the system has been activated or the check-mark until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing is removed showing the system has been deactivated. that the setting has been selected. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the feature showing the system has been activated, or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected, all of Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is system has been activated or the check-mark is removed highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Transport Mode – If Equipped the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been When this feature is selected the air suspension system is deactivated. disabled to assist with flat bed towing. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a Lights with Remote Lower –...
Page 333: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark next to the setting, showing that the setting has been appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has selected.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Outside Temp (default setting) • Compass (default setting) • Trans Temp • Outside Temp • Oil Temp • Trans Temp • Time • Oil Temp • Range To Empty (RTE) • Time • Average MPG •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Compass Lower Left • None (default setting) • Outside Temp • Compass • Trans Temp • Outside Temp • Oil Temp • Trans Temp • Time • Oil Temp • Range • Time • AVG MPG •...
Page 336: Uconnect® Settings
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® SETTINGS Press the Screen Off hard-key to turn off the Uconnect® screen. Press the Screen Off hard-key a second time to The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and turn the screen on. hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer Press the Back hard-key to exit out of a Menu or certain...
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Display Mode Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth® and SiriusXM Setup. When in this display you may select one of the auto NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a display settings.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Language • Voice Response Length When in this display, you may select one of three When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip sponse Length settings.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Sync Time With GPS designated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, touch the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In When in this display, you may automatically have the Cluster” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the radio set the time.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL make your selection, touch the “+” or “–” soft-keys to (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only adjust the minutes up or down. Touch the back arrow or Sound and Display. To change the Park Assist status, soft-key to return to the previous menu or touch the “X”...
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • ParkView® Backup Camera the “ParkView® Backup Camera Delay” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting, indicating that Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkView® Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines wheel angle over the ParkView Back up Camera display whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along Back Up Camera Fixed Guidelines that allows you to see with a caution note to “check entire surroundings”...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Chime Volume • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped Rear Park Assist chime volume settings can be selected When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) from the EVIC or Uconnect® System (if equipped). The system is active.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlight Illumination On Approach dealer for information. Protection Mode will automati- cally be selected to “protect” the air suspension system When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate when the payload has been exceeded or load leveling and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors cannot be achieved.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Auto Dim High Beams “SmartBeam™” — If • Flash Headlights With Lock Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote will deactivate automatically under certain conditions.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing the system has been activated or the check-mark showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back is removed showing the system has been deactivated. arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. •...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE transmitter). When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, only the • Passive Entry driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and is used to unlock the door.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 To make your selection, touch the Easy Exit Seats soft- Delay status touch the + or - soft-key to select your key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing desired time interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to that setting has been selected.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials, such as iPod’s®, Mo- bile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors, away from the Touch the “Calibration” soft-key to change this setting. top of the instrument panel where the compass module is This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the located.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Equalizer • Surround Sound — If Equipped When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and “–” To make your selection, touch the “Surround Sound”...
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trailer Name Trailer Brake • Trailer Select When this feature is selected, the Trailer name can be selected from 16 names. To make your selection, scroll up When this feature is selected, the Trailer Type can be or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then selected between “Trailer 1,”...
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Air Suspension — If Equipped system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. After pressing the “Suspension” soft-key the following • Suspension Display Messages settings will be available. •...
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Channel Skip to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of deactivated. channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to •...
Page 355: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To may not fully support the iPod® control features. Please reactivate your service, either call the number listed on visit Apple’s website for software updates. the screen or visit the provider online. For further information, refer to the Uconnect®...
Page 356: Radio Operation
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio, CD or other valid audio sources. The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 357: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 CD Player 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once 4.
Page 358: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — If Equipped Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning your radio.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 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 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the Air Conditioning Operation climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the OFF position. Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C).
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 NOTE: A/C cannot be deselected when in MAX A/C closer the control is to a particular mode, the more air position. The LED will blink three times if the A/C distribution you receive from that mode. button is pushed.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor Mode with maximum blower and warm temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. Air is directed through the floor outlets with a NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in MIX small amount through the defrost and side win- and DEFROST, or a blend of these modes even if the A/C dow demist outlets.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 NOTE: Air Outlets • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the The airflow from each of the instrument panel outlets can be adjusted for direction, and turned on or off to control system is in Defrost mode, the Recirculation LED airflow.
Page 364: Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen - If Equipped
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Stop/Start System — If Equipped Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped While in an Autostop, the Climate Controls system may automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort. Hard-Keys Customer settings will be maintained upon return to an The hard-keys are located below the radio touchscreen.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Soft-Keys Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-Keys And Soft-Keys) Soft-keys are accessible on the radio touchscreen. 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The soft-key illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Recirculation Button equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster Press and release to change the current setting; the automatically turns off after 10 minutes. indicator illuminates when ON. 4.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 6. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, •...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Blower Control 8. Climate Control OFF Button Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control forced through the climate system. There are seven ON/OFF.
Page 369: Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 pressing the RECIRCULATION control button. Recircu- Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — lation mode should only be used temporarily. The recir- If Equipped culation LED will illuminate on the blower control knob Hard-Keys when this button is selected. Push the button a second The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect®...
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-Keys And Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys) Soft-Keys 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to 5. Front Defrost Button switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator Press and release to change the current airflow setting to will turn off. Defrost mode.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button CAUTION! Provides the passenger with independent temperature Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to control. Push the hard-key button for warmer tempera- the heating elements: ture settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the •...
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 9. SYNC Soft-Key Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is enabled.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level Mode 12. Climate Control OFF Button Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed ON/OFF.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the soft- the desired temperature is displayed, the system will key temperature bar towards the red arrow soft-key for achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level. warmer temperature settings. 3.
Page 376: Summer Operation
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL on low until the engine warms up. The blower will Controls, the recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost increase in speed and transition into Auto mode. mode to improve window clearing operation. Recircula- tion will be disabled automatically if this mode is se- Recirculation Control lected.
Page 377: Vacation/Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper the front blower speed. Do not use the Recirculation coolant selection. Use of the air Recirculation mode mode without A/C for long periods, as fogging may during Winter months is not recommended because it occur.
Page 378: Operating Tips Chart
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Automatic Mode ..... .389 STARTING PROCEDURES ....384 ▫...
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .396 ▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped ....444 ▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 ▫ Operation ......461 ▫ Vehicle Recovery ..... .479 ▫...
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Things To Know Before Using Your Winch..490 ▫ Hydraulic Brake Assist — 2500/3500 Models Only (Except Power Wagon) ....517 ▫...
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN)...533 ▫ Life Of Tire ......549 ▫...
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....574 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....568 ▫...
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ... . .582 ▫ 1500 Models Only .....601 ▫...
Page 386: Starting Procedures
384 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or The starter should not be operated for more than 15- move the vehicle.
Page 387: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Automatic Transmission Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or PARK. Apply the brake before shifting into any driving This feature allows the driver to oper- range. ate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to position. If the shift lever/shift selector is not in PARK the engine starting, press the button again. and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed once, the EVIC (if equipped) will display a “Vehicle NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine Not In Park”...
Page 389: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 START. To change the ignition switch positions without If Engine Fails To Start starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these If the engine fails to start after you have followed the steps: “Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push 1.
Page 390: After Starting
388 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not WARNING! have enough power to continue running when the igni- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into tion button/key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to the floor.
Page 391: Stop/Start System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must Occur: The Stop/Start function is developed to save fuel and reduce emissions. The system will stop the engine auto- 1. The system must be in STOP/START READY state. A matically during a vehicle stop if the required conditions STOP/START READY message will be displayed in are met.
Page 392: Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Auto Stop
390 STARTING AND OPERATING • Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an accept- Autostop, the Climate Controls system may automati- cally adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort. Customer able cabin temperature has not been achieved settings will be maintained upon return to an engine •...
Page 393: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 • Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake pedal To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode applications) While in DRIVE the engine will start when the brake • STOP/START OFF switch is pressed pedal is released or the throttle pedal is depressed. The transmission will automatically reengage upon engine •...
Page 394: To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start System
392 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine may then be restarted by moving the trans- mission shift selector out of PARK (e.g. to DRIVE) or, in some cases, only by a KEY START. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display a SHIFT OUT OF PARK message, or a STOP/START KEY START RE- QUIRED message, to indicate which action is required.
Page 395: To Manually Turn On The Stop Start System
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the STOP/ STOP/START SYSTEM message will appear in the Elec- START system) the engine will not be stopped. tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Under- 4.
Page 396: Automatic Transmission
394 STARTING AND OPERATING 2500/3500 Models AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater cord is routed through the grille CAUTION! by the right front tow hook. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- It includes a removable cap that is secured by a tethered ing precautions are not observed: strap.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the running.
Page 398: Key Ignition Park Interlock
396 STARTING AND OPERATING before the ignition switch can be turned to the full OFF WARNING! (Continued) (key removal) position. The Key Fob can only be re- • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with moved from the ignition when the ignition is in the full access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 399: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 In 8-speed vehicles, the brake pedal must also be pressed The electronically-controlled transmission provides a to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds. self-calibrating;...
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 NOTE: On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the WARNING! (Continued) transfer case is in a drive position. • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If WARNING! your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the •...
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from periods with the engine running. The engine may be PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this started in this range.
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING (ERS) Operation in this section) to select a lower gear CAUTION! (Continued) range. Under these conditions, using a lower gear range severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational will improve performance and extend transmission life Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 restarted. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. illuminated. A message in the instrument cluster will 5. Restart the engine. inform the driver of the more serious conditions, and indicate what actions may be necessary. 6.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING transmission is in DRIVE. For example, if you shift the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will not shift above third gear (except to prevent engine over- speed), but will shift down into second and first gears normally.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. 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 to activate TOW/ HAUL mode.
Page 408: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 1500 Models Only (If Equipped)
406 STARTING AND OPERATING the default at engine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new desired, the switch must be pressed each time the engine vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal is started.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Gear Ranges When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is pedal released.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the number of reasons.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING • Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated WARNING! in the PARK gate. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • Look at the transmission gear position display and ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 DRIVE (D) range will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING (when stopped in heavy traffic) can help to reduce this Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains excess heat generation. in direct gear regardless of which forward gear is se- lected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to During cold temperatures, transmission operation may operate.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no Use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an longer detected, the transmission will return to normal additional underdrive gear which is not normally used operation.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING down (-) will shift the transmission down to ERS 3 (the added underdrive gear). Once in ERS mode, tapping ERS (-) or (+) will change the top available gear. Console Shift Lever To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the shift lever to the right (+) (console shift) or press the ERS (+) switch (column shift) until “D”...
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 WARNING! CAUTION! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a When using ERS for engine braking while descend- slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their ing steep grades, be careful not to overspeed the grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or engine.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated. 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 to activate TOW/ HAUL mode.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 NOTE: WARNING! • The torque converter clutch will not engage, and the Do not use the “TOW/HAUL” feature when driving transmission will not shift into the top overdrive gear, in icy or slippery conditions. The increased engine until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm braking can cause the rear wheels to slide, and the [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving].
Page 420: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 2500/3500 Models Only
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 2500/3500 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the Models Only accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when The transmission gear position display (located in the shifting between these gears.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 PARK (P) On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position. This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. WARNING! Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the number of reasons.
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING • Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated WARNING! in the PARK gate. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • Look at the transmission gear position display and ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 DRIVE (D) If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the This range should be used for most city and highway transmission shift schedule and expand the range of driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- torque converter clutch engagement.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING During cold temperatures, transmission operation may selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue be modified depending on engine and transmission to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- illuminated.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- activate ERS mode, display the current gear in the instru- ment cluster, and maintain that gear as the top available mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your gear.
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the ERS (+) CAUTION! switch until “D” is once again displayed in the instru- When using ERS for engine braking while descending ment cluster. steep grades, be careful not to overspeed the engine. Apply the brakes as needed to prevent engine over- WARNING! speed.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 • The engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera- ture. • Vehicle speed is sufficiently high. • The TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated. 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 to activate TOW/ HAUL mode.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • The torque converter clutch will not engage, and the Do not use the “TOW/HAUL” feature when driving transmission will not shift to sixth gear, until the in icy or slippery conditions. The increased engine transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usu- braking can cause the rear wheels to slide, and the ally after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving].
Page 431: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • Four-wheel drive low range (4L) cause damage to the transmission. The torque con- verter will refill within five seconds after starting the This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H engine. position for normal street and highway conditions such as dry, hard surfaced roads.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING in four-wheel drive and that the front and rear drive- Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, shafts are locked together. This light will illuminate when there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping the transfer case is shifted into either the 4H or 4L speeds.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position, see the information below: Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional Rear-Wheel Drive High Range —...
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING • Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- completely stopped, however difficulty may occur due tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned.
Page 435: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case This electronically shifted transfer case provides four (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped mode positions: • Two-wheel drive high range (2WD) This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is •...
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery If All Shift Conditions Are Met: road surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD 1. The current position indicator light will turn OFF. LOW positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline compo- 2.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all WARNING! the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer case position have been met. To retry the selection, turn Always engage the parking brake when powering the control knob back to the current position, wait five down the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD Warning Light”...
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping Rear Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for normal speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. street and highway driving on dry, hard surfaced roads.
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 • If all the requirements to select a new transfer case NEUTRAL (N) position have been met, the current position indicator Neutral — This range disengages both the front and rear light will turn OFF, the selected position indicator light driveshafts from the powertrain.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The four-wheel drive system will not allow shifts 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. between 2WD/4WD LOCK if the front and/or rear 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control wheels are spinning (no traction). In this situation, the switch to the desired position.
Page 441: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 NOTE: • If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON, until all requirements have been met.
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the • Neutral (NEUTRAL) desired position. Refer to “Shifting Procedure” for spe- This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be cific shifting instructions.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all selection. When you select a different transfer case posi- the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer tion, the indicator lights will do the following: case position have been met.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, WARNING! (Continued) there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. injury or death.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 For additional information on the appropriate use of each 4WD LOW transfer case mode position, see the information below: Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque to the front driveshaft , forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at Rear-Wheel Drive High Range - This range is for normal the same speed.
Page 446: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - If Equipped
444 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped NOTE: This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is position have not been met, the transfer case will not located on the instrument panel.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 This electronically shifted transfer case provides five drive will be automatically engaged when the vehicle mode positions: senses a loss of traction. Because the front axle is en- gaged, this mode will result in lower fuel economy than •...
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected 3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the by depressing the recessed button (with a ballpoint pen selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. or similar object) located in the center of the 4WD Control If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: Switch.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it AUTO or 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. means that the four-wheel drive system is not function- Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed ing properly and that service is required.
Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOCK WARNING! (Continued) Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range maximizes disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front and rear the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational 2WD To 4WD AUTO Or 4WD LOCK Towing” in “Starting and Operating” for further infor- Press the desired position on the 4WD Control Switch to mation. shift the transfer case. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle Shifting Procedure stopped or in motion.
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING Preferred Procedure 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift the transmission back into gear. 1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). NOTE: •...
Page 453: Air Suspension System (1500 Models Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED Description The air suspension system provides full time load level- ing capability along with the benefit of being able to adjust vehicle height by the push of a button. Air Suspension Switch 1 —...
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The vehicle will automatically enter Aero Mode will be automatically lowered to NRH. Off-Road 1 when the vehicle speed remains between 62 mph may not be available due to vehicle payload, an EVIC (100 km/h) and 66 mph (106 km/h) for greater than 20 message will be displayed when this occurs.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 • If the vehicle is in OFFROAD1 or OFFROAD2 setting, NOTE: Automatic Aero Mode may be disabled through be aware of your surroundings, you may not have the vehicle settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information clearance required for certain areas and vehicle dam- Center (EVIC) when equipped with Uconnect 3.0, or your age may occur.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING 15 mph (24 km/h). Entry/Exit mode may not be must be closed. If a door is opened at any time while the available due to vehicle payload, an EVIC message vehicle is lowering the change will not be completed will be displayed when this occurs.
Page 457: Air Suspension Modes
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 NOTE: If equipped with a touch screen radio all to be disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information enabling/disabling of air suspension features must be Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument done through the radio. Refer to “Uconnect® Access Panel”...
Page 458: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Wheel Alignment Mode Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for Display Messages further information.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 multiple indicators are flashing, the lowest solid indica- Automatic height changes will occur based on vehicle tor lamp is the position the system is working to achieve. speed and the current vehicle height. The indicator lamps and EVIC messages will operate the same for automatic Pressing the “UP”...
Page 460: Air Suspension System (2500/3500 Models Only) - If Equipped
458 STARTING AND OPERATING • Transport Mode – No indicator lamps will be illumi- nated. Transport Mode is disabled by driving the vehicle. • Tire/Jack Mode – indicator lamps 3 and 6 will be illuminated. Tire/Jack Mode is disabled by driving the vehicle.
Page 461: Air Suspension Modes
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 including towing a trailer. The trailer button will blink WARNING! continuously until trailer height has been achieved. The air suspension system uses a high pressure The system requires that the ignition be in ON/RUN volume of air to operate the system. To avoid per- position or the engine running for all user requested sonal injury or damage to the system, see your changes.
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running. running. Transport Mode Protection Mode To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system In order to “protect”...
Page 463: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) NOTE: The LED will continuously blink until Normal Display Messages Ride Height (NRH) has been achieved. • Transport Mode – No indicator lamps will be illumi- When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will appear in the EVIC display.
Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING stuck. The locking front and rear differentials should only The locking axles are controlled by the axle locker switch. be engaged during low-speed, extreme off-road situa- The switch has three positions, AXLE UNLOCK, REAR tions where one wheel is likely to not be in contact with LOCK, and FRONT/REAR LOCK.
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 To lock the rear axle, place the vehicle in 4LO. Refer to To lock the front axle; move the axle locker switch to “Four Wheel Drive Operation” in “Starting and Operat- FRONT/REAR LOCK while traveling less than 3 mph ing”...
Page 466: Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
464 STARTING AND OPERATING To unlock the rear axle; move the axle locker switch to AXLE UNLOCK. The REAR LOCK indicator light will go out when the rear axle is unlocked. STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 The switch has two positions; On-Road and Off-Road. To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4HI The system is normally in the On-Road mode, indicated or 4LO as shown in “Four Wheel Drive Operation” and by a solid green light.
Page 468: Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
466 STARTING AND OPERATING agency to determine the designated off-road vehicle WARNING! (ORV) trails or recreation areas. You should always tread lightly and only use established roads, trails or ORV If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to On-Road recreational areas. The National Forest Service, Bureau of mode, vehicle stability is greatly reduced.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 ramp without lifting any other wheel off the ground. This CAUTION! distance up the ramp divided by the wheelbase of the vehicle and multiplied by 1,000 is the RTI. This vehicle The door sill height is 25 inches. Water may intrude has an RTI of 655, which means you can articulate one into the interior of the vehicle at greater depths.
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on WARNING! your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel cargo.
Page 471: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand CAUTION! There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high snow, mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to engine RPMs or vehicle speeds because engine brak- steering, acceleration and braking inputs.
Page 472: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
470 STARTING AND OPERATING • Sand – Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with CAUTION! full tire pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and stop.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and Crossing Large Rocks ease the vehicle up and over the object. When approaching large rocks, choose a path which ensures you drive over the largest with your tires. This WARNING! will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle’s mobility. Approach these obstacles at a 45- Crossing Logs degree angle and let each tire go through the obstacle To cross a log, approach it at a slight angle (approxi- independently. You need to use caution when crossing mately 10 to 15 degrees).
Page 475: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 what is the best direction to recover the vehicle. Depend- feel confident with the vehicle and your abilities. You ing on what you are in contact with, jack the vehicle up should always climb hills straight up and down. Never and place a few rocks under the tires so the weight is off attempt to climb a hill on an angle.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING apply more power as you start up the hill. Do not race WARNING! forward into a steep grade, the abrupt change of grade could cause you to lose control. If the front end begins Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or turn to bounce, ease off the throttle slightly to bring all four around on a steep grade.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 descent and apply your brakes if necessary, but do not WARNING! allow the tires to lock. Driving across an incline increases the risk of a WARNING! rollover , which may result in severe injury. Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL. Use •...
Page 478: Driving Through Water
476 STARTING AND OPERATING something goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a WARNING! vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make water into the engine air intake. If the engine stalls do not it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to attempt to restart it.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other CAUTION! (Continued) Standing Water – Puddles, pools, flooded or other permanent damage to engine, driveline or other standing water areas normally contain murky or vehicle components and your brakes will be less muddy waters.
Page 480: Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
478 STARTING AND OPERATING stream or river even in shallow water. Fast moving WARNING! water can easily push your vehicle downstream sweeping it out of control. Even in very shallow water, Never drive through fast moving deep water. It can a high current can still wash the dirt out from around push your vehicle downstream, sweeping it out of your tires putting you and your vehicle in jeopardy.
Page 481: Vehicle Recovery
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 replace it so, start high and lower it as required. Remem- off-road driving without the ability to recover your ber you must return the tires to normal air pressure vehicle from a situation. Having another vehicle with before driving on road or at highway conditions.
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING severely hung up on something you should jack the this process to clean the debris from the tread and vehicle up and stack something under the wheels to improve the traction. You want to create a rocking allow the vehicle to roll off the object without causing motion with the vehicle.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 designed to take the abusive force generated during vehicle becomes free, the driver of the previously stuck vehicle recovery. Do not use the bumper or any other vehicle should signal they are free and should hit their vehicle component as an attachment point.
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING • Winching (Refer To “Winch Operation” For Addi- find an anchor point within reach try using your spare tional Information) – Winching is most commonly tire by burying it. Once you have determined an used in the following situations: there is no support anchor point hook up the cable, ensuring there are a vehicle available, a high controlled force is required to least five wraps of cable left on the drum, and place a...
Page 485: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 • Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as WARNING! required. Winch cables are under high tension when in use and • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on can become a projectile if they fail. Never stand over the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- or straddle the winch cable.
Page 486: Limited-Slip Differential
484 STARTING AND OPERATING of the surface under the right and left rear wheels. During WARNING! normal driving and cornering, the limited-slip unit per- forms similarly to a conventional differential. On slip- Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause pery surfaces, however, the differential delivers more of excessive wear or unpredictable braking.
Page 487: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! ground since the vehicle may drive through the rear Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. wheel remaining on the ground. You could lose control Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear of the vehicle.
Page 488: Driving Through Water
486 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become WARNING! visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 4.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 WARNING! CAUTION! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- • Always check the depth of the standing water cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph before driving through it. Never drive through (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. standing water that is deeper than the bottom of •...
Page 490: Off-Road Driving Tips
488 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS CAUTION! (Continued) Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep • Driving through standing water may cause damage hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- choose a mild angle and keep as little side tilt as possible.
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake your vehicle ready when you need it.
Page 492: Winch Usage - Power Wagon Only - (If Equipped)
490 STARTING AND OPERATING WINCH USAGE — POWER WAGON ONLY — 2. Attach the hook to a suitable anchor point. (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION! Things To Know Before Using Your Winch Be certain the anchor will withstand the load re- General Winch Information quired to tension the wire rope.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Low Voltage Interrupt Winch Motor Thermal Protection Your winch is equipped with a device that will interrupt Your winch is equipped with a thermal protection device winch function if the vehicle charging system voltage in the motor. If the winch is operated for an excessive drops to a low level.
Page 494: Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
492 STARTING AND OPERATING Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components...
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 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 to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow the switch that automatically stops motor function in the wire rope to be pulled from the winch by hand.
Page 496: Winch Accessories
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Winch Accessories Snatch/Block Pulley: Used properly, the multi-purpose The following accessories are necessary to attach the winch snatch block allows you to (1) to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe winching. increase the winch’s pulling power;...
Page 497: Operating Your Winch
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Tree Trunk Protector: Typi- WARNING! (Continued) cally made of tough, high- • Never use as a hoist. quality nylon, it provides the • Never use to move persons. operator an attachment point • Never exceed winch or wire rope rated capacity. for the winch rope to a wide •...
Page 498 496 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never wrap wire rope back onto itself. Always use • Always pass remote control through a window to a choker chain, wire choker rope or tree trunk avoid pinching lead in door, when using remote protector on the anchor.
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 4. Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the wire CAUTION! (Continued) rope to slip through your hands when handling the • Always inspect winch installation and wire rope rope. condition before operating the winch. Frayed, 5.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and wire rope for 3. Disengage the clutch to allow free spooling of the damage. Do not use the winch if the mount is loose or winch drum, rotate the clutch lever on the winch to rope shows excessive wear or damage.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Hook Strap Pulling Wire Rope 5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out enough wire rope to reach your anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain amount of tension on the wire as it can become twisted and over-wrapped when slackened, leading to wire rope damage.
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have established CAUTION! your anchor point, secure the tree-trunk protector or choker-chain around the object. Always be certain the anchor you select will with- stand the load. NOTE: How to choose an anchor point: A secure anchor is critical to winching operations.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 7. Attach the Clevis/D-shackle and Tree Trunk Protector. 8. Lock the clutch. Lock the winch drum by rotating the Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap or chain clutch lever on the winch to engage. and through the hook loop, being careful not to over NOTE: Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING 11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are Winch Box Remote Control secured and free of debris before continuing with the 10. Put wire rope under tension. Using the remote con- winching procedure. trol switch, slowly wind the wire rope until no slack remains.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 In certain situations you may decide to throw a heavy blan- ket or similar object over the wire rope. A heavy blanket can absorb energy should the wire rope break. Place it on the wire rope midway be- tween the winch and the an- chor point.
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING behind or in front of the vehicle and never near the rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spool- wire rope or snatch block. Your situation may have ing drum. For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by other no people zones.
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 NOTE: an uneven stack, spool out that section of the rope and reposition it to the opposite end of the drum, • Avoid overheating the winch motor. For extended which will free up space for continued winching. winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allow the winch motor to cool down.
Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange the re- mote 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 509: Rigging Techniques
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 NOTE: Always store the remote control in a protected, clean, dry area. Rigging Techniques 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 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING How To Change The Pulling Direction block, secured to a point directly in front of the vehicle will enable you to change your pulling direction while still allowing the wire rope to be at 90° to wind properly onto the spooling drum.
Page 511: Power Steering - 1500 Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Double Line wire rope to free the winch hook. Attach the hook to your vehicle’s frame/tow hook and run the wire rope through a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchor point.
Page 512: Power Steering - 2500/3500 Models
510 STARTING AND OPERATING If the Steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle NOTE: needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is likely the • Even if the power steering assistance is no longer vehicle has lost power steering assistance. operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Page 513: Power Steering Fluid Check - 2500/3500 Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will CAUTION! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering parking maneuvers.
Page 514: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L/6.4L Engines Only - If Equipped
512 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES CAUTION! ONLY — IF EQUIPPED Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting system as the chemicals can damage your power off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load steering components.
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake parking brake. Always apply the parking brake failure and a collision.
Page 517: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 BRAKE SYSTEM Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System If power assist is lost for any reason (for example, WARNING! repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. However, you will experience a The Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System contains substantial increase in braking effort to stop the vehicle.
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 519: Hydraulic Brake Assist - 2500/3500 Models Only (Except Power Wagon)
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 NOTE: Under cold temperatures, pedal effort will be WARNING! (Continued) higher than normal until the power steering fluid reaches • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those operating temperature. resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
Page 520: Traction Control System (Tcs) - If Equipped
518 STARTING AND OPERATING hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and Traction Control System (TCS) — If Equipped help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is NOTE: ABS improves steering control of the vehicle applied to the slipping wheel(s), and engine power is during hard braking maneuvers.
Page 521: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 BAS detects an emergency braking situation by sensing WARNING! the rate and amount of brake application and then • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- applies optimum pressure to the brakes. The system applies optimum pressure to the brakes in emergency ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking conditions.
Page 522 520 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle during this vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- short duration, the system will release brake pressure ing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears, WARNING! and will not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEU- • If you use a trailer brake controller with your TRAL. trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and Towing And Hauling With HSA deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 “ESC Off” switch four times within 20 on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK seconds.
Page 525: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 EVIC Equipped Vehicles the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on an EVIC understeer condition. equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA feature, •...
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOCK or 4WD AUTO, the ESC system will be in WARNING! (Continued) this mode. This mode should be used for almost all from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial driver input for the conditions.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving WARNING! with snow chains or starting off in deep snow, sand or • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pressing the “ESC Off”...
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING All Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles In 4WD AUTO And NOTE: The “ESC OFF” message will display and the 4WD LOCK Modes Can Also Choose The audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the PARK position from any other position and then Following ESC Operating Mode.
Page 529: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 “ESC Off” is the only operating mode for ESC in 4WD ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And LOW. Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD LOW or ESC OFF Indicator Light the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOCK or NEUTRAL, to 4WD LOW, the ESC system will be in The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator this mode.
Page 530: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc) - If Equipped
528 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 531: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 further information. When TSC is functioning, the “ESC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will flash, the Tire Markings engine power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying.
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 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 or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 535: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 533 Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of the however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 536: Tire Terminology And Definitions
534 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three Pressure hour period.
Page 537: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
Page 538 536 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. 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...
Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity XXX kg”...
Page 540 538 STARTING AND OPERATING • For the following example, the combined weight of NOTE: occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your (392 kg). trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow- ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-...
Page 541 STARTING AND OPERATING 539...
Page 542: Tires - General Information
540 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 543: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range may look properly inflated even when they are under- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with inflated. temperature changes. •...
Page 545: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 543 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 546: Tire Types
544 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 547: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 545 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...
Page 548: Spare Tires - If Equipped
546 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
Page 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Page 550: Tire Spinning
548 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Page 551: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 549 tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
Page 552: Replacement Tires
550 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 553: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 551 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 554: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
552 STARTING AND OPERATING • Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) recommended by the traction device manufacturer. Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard Please follow the table below for proper tire size, chain against damage.
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install device as tightly as possible and then re- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km). between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable •...
Page 556: Tire Rotation Recommendations
554 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed.
Page 557: Directional Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 555 Directional Tires — If Equipped Dual Rear Wheels — If Equipped For the R/T package with 22” tires and wheels, the The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be rotational direction of the tire must be taken into consid- matched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set.
Page 558 556 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the tires are rotated incorrectly, The Auto localization NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS): of the TPIS sensors will fail to locate correctly resulting in incorrect locations for the pressure values displayed •...
Page 559: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 557 the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will CAUTION! (Continued) decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on • When replacing a flat, the spare tire may have to be cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire remounted on the rim, or installed at a different pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least location, to maintain the correct placement of the...
Page 560 558 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the “Tire off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.”...
Page 561 STARTING AND OPERATING 559 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and or condition.
Page 562: Base System
560 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in equipped) has a TPM sensor. The matching full size spare the tire.
Page 563 STARTING AND OPERATING 561 to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving value as shown in the Inflate to XX message. Once the next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as system receives the updated tire pressures, the system the TPM sensors.
Page 564: Premium System - If Equipped
562 STARTING AND OPERATING displayed, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale The TPMS consists of the following components: Light” will turn ON. An Inflate to XX message will • Receiver module, also be displayed. • Four TPM sensors, 3. Driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph •...
Page 565 STARTING AND OPERATING 563 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”...
Page 566 564 STARTING AND OPERATING will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing or return to it’s original color, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 567 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 SYSTEM message will no longer display, and a pressure 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning can occur due to any of the following: limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale...
Page 568: Tire Pressure Information System (Tpis) 3500 Series Trucks
566 STARTING AND OPERATING • Six TPM sensors (Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) applica- Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series Trucks tions) • Pressure display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS). Center (EVIC) The Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) uses wire- The TPIS system will display all four (Single Rear Wheel...
Page 569: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 567 If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, General Information providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and no longer exists, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 570: 3.6L/6.4L Engine
568 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS an octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recom- mends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. 3.6L/6.4L Engine The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in These engines are designed to meet all these engines.
Page 571: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 569 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- blends may result in starting and drivability prob- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 572: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
570 STARTING AND OPERATING • Change the engine oil and oil filter. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles • Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher engine controller memory.
Page 573: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 571 therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether Fuel System Cautions the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline. CAUTION! Materials Added To Fuel Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: All gasoline sold in the United States is required to •...
Page 574: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
572 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 575: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 573 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) —...
Page 576: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
574 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank.
Page 577: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 575 • you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles a period of at least 5 minutes (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu- starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability lated engine oils.
Page 578: Cruising Range
576 STARTING AND OPERATING increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) patible parts. until the engine is fully warmed up. CAUTION! NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera-...
Page 579: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 577 ADDING FUEL NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door. The fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behind the fuel 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 580 578 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank WARNING! is full. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the WARNING! vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled.
Page 581: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 579 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification If the vehicle diagnostic system determines Number (VIN).
Page 582 580 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Page 583: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 581 The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should CAUTION! then be determined separately to be sure that the load is Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR properly distributed over the front and rear axle. Weigh- or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
Page 584: Common Towing Definitions
582 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be The following trailer towing related definitions will assist supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Page 585 STARTING AND OPERATING 583 Trailer Sway Control WARNING! The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping It is important that you do not exceed the maximum link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 586 584 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 587: Trailer Hitch Type And Maximum Trailer Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 585 Gooseneck Hitch Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm Hitch Type Max. Trailer Hitch Max. which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup Trailer Weight truck.
Page 588: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to a 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standard equipment. Ram 1500 4x2 SLT/Outdoorsman Sport/Laramie 3.6L V-6 8–Speed Auto-...
Page 589 STARTING AND OPERATING 587 Ram 1500 4x4 SLT/Outdoorsman Sport/Laramie 3.6L V-6 8–Speed Auto- Standard Towing: Standard Towing: – matic Transmission 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Max Towing: 7,250 lbs Max Towing: 7,200 lbs (3 289 kg)
Page 590 588 STARTING AND OPERATING Ram 2500 And 3500 SLT/Outdoorsman/Sport Laramie 5.7L HEMI® V-8 6–Speed Max Towing: 13,850 lbs Max Towing: 13,810 lbs Max Towing: 13,350 lbs Automatic Transmission (6 282 kg) (6 282 kg) (6 055 kg) Max Payload: 4,480 lbs...
Page 591: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 589 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Page 592: Towing Requirements
590 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 593 STARTING AND OPERATING 591 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 594 592 STARTING AND OPERATING • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- WARNING! (Continued) mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire 3. GAWR replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized. load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Page 595 STARTING AND OPERATING 593 • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over CAUTION! 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (750 kg). If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they Integrated Trailer Brake Module —...
Page 596 594 STARTING AND OPERATING The user interface consists of the following: Manual Brake Control Lever Slide the manual brake control lever to the right to activate power to the trailer’s electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle’s brakes. If the manual brake control lever is activated while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes.
Page 597 STARTING AND OPERATING 595 sliding the manual brake control lever will display the Adjusting GAIN GAIN setting for 10 seconds and the “Trailer Brake Status NOTE: This should only be performed in a traffic free Indicator Light” will not be displayed. environment at speeds of approximately 20–25 mph If a fault is detected in the trailer wiring or the Integrated (30–40 km/h).
Page 598 596 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Press the UP or DOWN button on the steering wheel 8. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, until “TRAILER TOW” appears on the screen. level surface at a speed of 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h) and squeeze the manual brake control lever com- 5.
Page 599 STARTING AND OPERATING 597 Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOH Heavy EOH Type of Trailer Electric Trailer Electric Trailer Electric over Hy- Electric over Hy- Brakes Brakes Brakes draulic Trailer draulic Trailer Brakes Brakes Load *Under 10,000 lbs *Above 10,000 lbs *Under 10,000 lbs *Above 10,000 lbs * The suggested selection depends and may change...
Page 600 598 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss motoring safety.
Page 601 STARTING AND OPERATING 599 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 602: Towing Tips
600 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips When towing a loaded trailer up steep grades at low speeds (20 mph [32 km/h] or below), holding your Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping vehicle in first gear (using the ERS switches) can help to and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy avoid transmission overheating.
Page 603: Snowplow
STARTING AND OPERATING 601 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped Air Conditioning • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. Turn off temporarily. • When using the speed control, if you experience speed Air Suspension System drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until To aid in attaching/detaching the trailer from the vehicle, you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 604: 2500/3500 Models Only
602 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Do not expect that the airbag will perform as de- Snowplows and other aftermarket equipment should scribed earlier in this manual. not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in 2500/3500 Models Only the front end structure.
Page 605 STARTING AND OPERATING 603 • Check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear. WARNING! The cutting edge should be ¼ to ½ in (6 cm to 1.2 cm) above ground in snow plowing position. Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely affect performance of the airbag system in a collision.
Page 606 604 STARTING AND OPERATING The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip- system, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers, ment following the recommendations provided by the options, and cargo, must not exceed either the Gross specific snowplow manufacturer.
Page 607 STARTING AND OPERATING 605 • Vehicles with automatic transmissions should use 4L General Maintenance range when plowing deep or heavy snow for extended Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the periods of time to avoid transmission overheating. plow manufacturer’s instructions. •...
Page 608: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
606 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF Two-Wheel Four-Wheel Drive Models The Ground Drive Models Flat Tow NONE See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK ALLOWED • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) •...
Page 609: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 607 NOTE: Vehicles equipped with air suspension must be 1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following lowered to the “Entry/Exit” (lowest) level, and have the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. automatic leveling disabled, before tying them down 2.
Page 610: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
608 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! • Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal cause severe transmission damage. Damage from damage to the transmission or transfer case will improper towing is not covered under the New occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 611 STARTING AND OPERATING 609 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- You or others could be injured or killed if you leave quirements can cause severe transmission and/or the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the transfer case damage.
Page 612 610 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the engine transfer case control knob. The NEUTRAL (N) indi- running. Firmly apply the parking brake. cator light will blink while the shift is in progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the 2.
Page 613 STARTING AND OPERATING 611 11. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light transmission in gear (NOT in Neutral). On 8-speed will flash continuously until all requirements are met transmissions the shifter will automatically select or until the NEUTRAL (N) button is released.
Page 614 612 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Press and hold the brake pedal. desired transfer case position, until the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off and the desired position 4. Start the engine. Shift the transmission into NEU- indicator light turns on. TRAL.
Page 615 STARTING AND OPERATING 613 • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position 9. Press and hold the brake pedal. for a shift to take place and for the position indicator 10. Release the parking brake. lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the 11.
Page 617: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...617 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...659 ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....660 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 618 616 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models ....672 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION ..... . .668 ▫...
Page 619: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 617 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the upper switch bank just below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 620: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
618 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat WARNING! from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine CAUTION! coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, Driving with a hot cooling system could damage do not open the hood until the radiator has had time...
Page 621: Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 619 Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Lug Nut/ **Lug Lug Nut/ Torque Bolt Nut/Bolt Bolt Type Size Socket Size 130 Ft-Lbs Cone M14 x 22 mm (176 N·m) 1.50 140 Ft-Lbs Flanged (190 N·m) **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Page 622 620 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Wheel Mounting Surface 4 And 5 Lug Nuts/Bolts Torque Pattern Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated...
Page 623: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 621 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) Jacking And Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to WARNING! lift the vehicle for service purposes.
Page 624 622 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Removal Of Jack And Tools (1500 Series) To access the jack and jack tools you must remove the plastic access cover, located on the side of the front passengers 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 625 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 623 Jack And Tools (1500 Series) Jack And Tool Bag Release the tool bag straps from the jack and remove tools from bag.
Page 626 624 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 627 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 625 Inserting The Jack Extension Tube Into The Access Hole Rotating The Wheel Wrench Handle 2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle.
Page 628 626 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer. Gaining Access To The Retainer 5. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel. Pulling The Spare Tire Out 4.
Page 629 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 627 Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 630 628 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Turn the ignition OFF. WARNING! (Continued) Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right edge of the roadway as possible before raising the front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
Page 631 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 629 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on lifting this vehicle during a tire change. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 632 630 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4X2 Front Jacking Location Indicator 4X2 Front Jacking Location When changing a front wheel, place the scissor jack 4x4 Series Trucks Front Jacking Location under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown There is a jack location indicator on the rear portion of the below.
Page 633 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 631 4X4 Front Jacking Location Indicator 4X4 Front Jacking Location When changing a front wheel, place the scissor jack 4x2 and 4x4 Rear Jacking Location under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel below.
Page 634 632 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. Place the jack under the CAUTION! axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure...
Page 635 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 633 end of the wheel nuts toward the wheel. To avoid the 7. Install the wheel center cap and remove the wheel risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle has been center caps on the spare wheel.
Page 636 634 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To Stow The Flat Or Spare NOTE: Vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels can- not be stored under the vehicle because the wheel retainer will not fit through the wheel pilot hole. Secure the flat tire in the bed of the truck. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immediately.
Page 637 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 635 Pulling The Retainer Through The Center Of The Wheel Wheel Wrench And Jack Extension Tube Assembled And And Positioning It In Position 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Page 638 636 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until the NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other vehicle.
Page 639 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 637 Jack And Tools Tied Jack And Tool Bag 4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding 3. Secure the tool bag straps to the jack. 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.
Page 640 638 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Hold Down Fastener Jack And Tools (1500 Series) NOTE: Ensure that the jack slides into the front hold WARNING! down location. After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them 5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the floor pan. in the original carrier and location.
Page 641: Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series Trucks
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 639 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera- vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You tion or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or could be crushed.
Page 642 640 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat. Removal Of Jack And Tools (2500, 3500 Series) To access the jack and jack tools you must remove the plastic access cover, located on the side of the front passengers seat.
Page 643 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 641 Jack And Tools (2500/3500 Series) Jack And Tools Bracket Assembly Remove the jack and tools from the bracket assembly. Turn the jack-turn-screw counterclockwise to release jack from bracket assembly.
Page 644 642 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 645 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 643 Inserting The Jack Extension Tube Into The Access Hole Rotating The Wheel Wrench Handle 2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise 3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable access to the spare tire retainer.
Page 646 644 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Pulling The Spare Tire Out Gaining Access To The Retainer 4. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to 5. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel. tilt the retainer at the end of the cable.
Page 647 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 645 Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 648 646 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Turn the ignition OFF. WARNING! (Continued) Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right edge of the roadway as possible before raising the front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
Page 649 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 647 WARNING! (Continued) • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic. •...
Page 650 648 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with hub caps/wheel covers they must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground. Refer to ”Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped”...
Page 651 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 649 Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. The tube extension, may be used, but is not required. Lug Wrench Adapter And Wrench 3. Placement of the jack: 4x2 Series Trucks Front Jacking Location 4x2 Front Jacking Location For 2500 and 3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a 4x4 Series Trucks Front Jacking Location...
Page 652 650 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the 4x2 and 4x4 Rear Jacking Location jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel, drive tubes extending to the front.
Page 653 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 651 Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. WARNING! CAUTION! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause a collision. It could Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Page 654 652 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Inner Wheel Proper Placement Dual Rear Wheel Placement 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice.
Page 655 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 653 them checked with a torque wrench by you authorized 9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible. dealer or service station. NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts. WARNING! To Stow The Flat Or Spare A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or...
Page 656 654 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Reinstalling The Retainer Pulling The Retainer Through The Center Of The Wheel And Positioning It 2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and position it with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle.
Page 657 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 655 mechanism slip, or click three or four times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to ensure it is firmly in place. Wheel Wrench And Jack Extension Tube Assembled And In Position 4.
Page 658 656 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500 Series) 1.
Page 659 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 657 Jack Hold Down Fastener Jack And Tools (2500/3500 Series) NOTE: Ensure that the jack and tool bracket assembly Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped slides into the front hold down location. The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground.
Page 660 658 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES flat blade on the end of the lug wrench to pull the caps CAUTION! off. The wheel skin can now be removed. Use extreme caution when removing the front and CAUTION! rear center caps. Damage can occur to the center cap and/or the wheel if screwdriver type tools are used.
Page 661: Hoisting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 659 Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet. When JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES replacing the hub caps, tilt the cap retainer over the lug If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in rubber mallet.
Page 662: Preparations For Jump-Start
660 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
Page 663: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 661 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 664 662 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri- or the discharged vehicle.
Page 665: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 663 Disconnecting The Jumper Cables CAUTION! 1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not battery.
Page 666 664 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel- CAUTION! (Continued) erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking the risk of transmission failure during prolonged motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the en- efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
Page 667: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 665 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast hooks. may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires.
Page 668: Shift Lever Override
666 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool, into the access port CAUTION! (ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering column and push and hold the override release lever up. Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a vehicle stranded off-road.
Page 669: Center Console Shifter - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 667 Center Console Shifter — If Equipped 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the shift lever override access cover (located to the right of the shift lever).
Page 670 668 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
Page 671 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 669 2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the To Reset The Manual Park Release: Manual Park Release access cover, which is just above 1. Push the locking tab to the right, to unlock the lever. the parking brake release handle, below and to the left of the steering column.
Page 672 670 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with air suspension must be placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from This section describes procedures for towing a disabled the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to Air vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Page 673 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 671 Towing Wheels 2WD Models 4WD Models Condition OFF the Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: See instructions in “Recreational Tow- • Transmission in NEUTRAL ing” under “Starting and Operating” • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed •...
Page 674 672 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- Do not use sling type equipment when towing. ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 675 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 673 • The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km) CAUTION! for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for 8-speed transmission. Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be damage.
Page 676 674 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer CAUTION! case is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmis- damage to the transmission or transfer case will sion is in PARK (for automatic transmissions) or in gear...
Page 677: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......685 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..678 ▫...
Page 678 676 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System ..... .694 REPLACEMENT BULBS ....730 ▫...
Page 679 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 677 ▫ Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS . .744 If Equipped ......741 ▫...
Page 680: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
678 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 — Battery 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 —...
Page 681: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 679 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (6-Speed Trans Only) 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (2500/3500 Models Only) 4 —...
Page 682: Engine Compartment - 6.4L
680 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle 6 — Battery 2 — Transmission Dipstick 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Solvent 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 —...
Page 683: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 681 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 OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 684: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
682 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II formation. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the SELECT button to turn off the message.
Page 685: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 683 3. 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 •...
Page 686: Maintenance Procedures
684 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
Page 687: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 685 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 your improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Page 688 686 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa- This symbol means that the oil has tion.
Page 689 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 687 Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L/5.7L Engines (1500 Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine (2500/3500 Models Only) Models Only) MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler MOPAR SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil® Material Standard MS-6395 or equivalent Pennzoil® or or Shell Helix®...
Page 690: Engine Oil Filter
688 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For 2500/3500 trucks with a 5.7L engine operating Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters under a gross combined weight rating of 14,000 lbs (6 Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and 350 kg) or greater, SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recom- oil filters from your vehicle.
Page 691: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 689 quality filters should be used to assure most efficient Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality oil The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters filter and are recommended. varies considerably.
Page 692 690 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 693: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 691 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal at the start of each warm season.
Page 694: Front Driveshaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
692 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- Front Driveshaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) service be performed by authorized dealer or other Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
Page 695: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 693 underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 696: Exhaust System
694 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system Exhaust System in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust rating information can be found on most washer fluid system.
Page 697 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 695 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 control and can eventually poison you.
Page 698 696 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
Page 699: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 697 Cooling System spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the back of the WARNING! radiator core. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 700 698 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain Flush And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- reliable cooling system cleaner.
Page 701 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 699 you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- CAUTION! (Continued) ing to MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 702 700 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as engine cooling system. possible.
Page 703 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 701 Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant WARNING! Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. with your local authorities to determine the disposal Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the rules for your community.
Page 704 702 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To check the coolant level: 1. Open the coolant reservoir. Coolant Reservoir Dipstick 3. Check the coolant level on the dipstick. Opening The Coolant Reservoir 2. Lift and remove the plastic dipstick from the reservoir neck.
Page 705 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 703 The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- bottle need only be checked once a month.
Page 706: Brake System
704 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 707 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 705 With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! (Continued) the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check possible brake damage.
Page 708: Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
706 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 709 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 707 For 1500 Model axles, the fluid level should be even with NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will the bottom of the fill hole (within 1/4 in (6.4 mm) of edge result in corrosion and possible failure of differential of hole) for the FDU215 HD front axle and C235FE rear components.
Page 710: Transfer Case
708 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When refilling an axle with a Limited Slip Differ- Automatic Transmission ential, (which requires a Limited Slip Additive), the Selection Of Lubricant Limited Slip Additive should be added before the gear It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to lubricant is added to insure proper additive fill.
Page 711 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 709 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica- nents.
Page 712 710 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use the following procedure to check the transmission CAUTION! fluid level properly: If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- 1. Monitor the transmission temperature using the EVIC rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- display, and operate the vehicle as required to reach age may occur.
Page 713 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 711 7. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there the operating temperature, the fluid level should be is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Page 714: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
712 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the Fluid And Filter Changes — Six-Speed transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make Transmission sure that the dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from maintenance intervals.
Page 715 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 713 hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will Washing have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- body protection. hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with The following maintenance recommendations will enable clear water.
Page 716 714 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder that will •...
Page 717 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 715 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care CAUTION! • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 718 716 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt stain.
Page 719 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 717 Glass Surfaces CAUTION! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as household-type glass cleaner.
Page 720 718 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive For cleaning and protecting the vinyl Tri-Fold Tonneau cleaners.
Page 721 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 719 To Help Maintain The Appearance Of Your Spray-On Spray-On Bedliners are chemically-resistant to many Bedliner, Follow The Steps Below: different types of chemicals (including gasoline, oil, hydraulic fluids) for short periods of time. If a spill 1.
Page 722: Fuses
720 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air WARNING! bag system, braking system), power unit systems • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system propriate replacement fuse with the same amp blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Page 723: Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 721 Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Page 724 722 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 40 Amp Green Emissions Diesel – If Equipped (Cummins Diesel) 20 Amp Yellow (1500 LD Diesel) 40 Amp Green Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped (Cummins Diesel) 30 Amp Pink (1500 LD Diesel)
Page 725 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 723 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake Right Side – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink SCR – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control Module 30 Amp Pink...
Page 726 724 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #1 – If Equipped / Rear Blower – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface Module #2 – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Sunroof –...
Page 727 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 725 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module – If Equipped 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition 5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights 20 Amp Yellow Adjustable Pedals 20 Amp Yellow...
Page 728 726 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater (Cummins Diesel) 25 Amp Natural Fuel Injectors / Powertrain 10 Amp Red USB interface 10 Amp Red Sunroof / Passenger Window Switches / Rain Sensor 10 Amp Red CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Module –...
Page 729 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 727 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Brake Vacuum Pump Gas/Diesel – If Equipped (Gas Engine & 1500 LD Diesel) / 10 Amp Red (Cummins Diesel Engine) 10 Amp Red Coolant Temperature Valve Actuator 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control 10 Amp Red...
Page 730 728 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 10 Amp Red Air Suspension-If Equipped / Trailer Tow / Steering Column Control Module 15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster F90/F91 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear seats) Customer Selectable...
Page 731 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 729 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F101 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart High Beams – If Equipped F104 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel/Center Console) CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use •...
Page 732: Vehicle Storage
730 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE Interior Bulbs Bulb Number If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- Overhead Console TS 212–9 mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: Lamps •...
Page 733 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 731 Bulb Number Bulb Number Premium Bi Halogen HIR2 LED Center High LED (Serviced at Autho- Projector Headlamp - Mounted Stop Lamp rized Dealer) Low Beam (CHMSL)/Cargo Lamp Premium Bi Halogen 9005 Cab Roof Marker Lamps 194NA Projector Headlamp - Base Rear Tail/Turn and 3157K...
Page 734: Bulb Replacement
732 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT 5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- 6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric screws. conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor.
Page 735 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 733 7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield. Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained through this access hole.
Page 736: Fog Lamps - If Equipped
734 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the Fog Lamps — If Equipped bulb socket. 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access 11. Replace bulb(s) as necessary. the back of the front fog lamp housing. 2.
Page 737: Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 735 Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard 1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap sheetmetal.
Page 738: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) With Cargo Lamp
736 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn to unlock it from the housing. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces.
Page 739 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 737 4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket. CHMSL Connector Location 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ¼ turn and remove the CHMSL Bulb And Socket socket and bulb from housing.
Page 740: Cab Top Clearance Lamps - If Equipped
738 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped CAUTION! 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp. Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces.
Page 741 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 739 2. Rotate the bulb socket ¼ turn and pull it from the lamp 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. assembly. Removing The Bulb From The Bulb Socket Removing Bulb Socket From Clearance Lamp...
Page 742: Rear Lamp Bar Id Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
740 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If 2. Turn the socket ¼ 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 743 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 741 Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If 2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender. Equipped 3. Turn the socket ¼ turn counterclockwise and remove from assembly to access the bulb. 4. Pull the bulb straight out from socket. 5.
Page 744 742 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 (Optional) 32 Gallons 121 Liters 2500/3500 Shortbed Models 31 Gallons 117 Liters 2500/3500 Longbed Models 32 Gallons 121 Liters...
Page 745 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 743 U.S. Metric Cooling System 3.6L Engine (We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 14 Quarts 13 Liters Mile Formula that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.) 5.7L Engine – 1500 Models (We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 16 Quarts 15 Liters Year/150,000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard...
Page 746 744 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE U.S. Metric 6.4 Liter Engine – 2500/3500 Models w/Heavy Duty ( We recommend yo use 19.2 Quarts 18.2 Liters MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part...
Page 747 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 745 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine For We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the 2500/3500 trucks operating un- requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Penn- der a gross combined weight rat- zoil®, Shell Helix®...
Page 748 746 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engines 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engines 87 Octane Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid, or Eight-Speed Automatic equivalent.
Page 749 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 747 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Rear Axle – 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS- 8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR® Limited Slip Additive (MS-10111). Front and Rear Axle –...
Page 751: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....753 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .750...
Page 752 750 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in indicator system. The oil change indicator system will “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 753 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 751 • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or dam- Severe Duty All Models age. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if • Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
Page 754 752 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Required Maintenance At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses pages for required maintenance. and park brake. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil •...
Page 755 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 753 Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level.
Page 756 754 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. Adjust parking brake as neces- sary. Inspect transfer case fluid. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).**...
Page 757 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 755 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace spark plugs (6.4L en- gine).** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (six-speed auto- matic only), if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent...
Page 758 756 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed auto- matic only). Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 759 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 757 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 761: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .761 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 762 760 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .767 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....767 ▫...
Page 763: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 761 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 764: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
762 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 765: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 763 In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 766: Warranty Information
764 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 767: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 765 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 768: Publication Order Forms
766 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 769 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 767 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 770 768 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 771 INDEX...
Page 772 770 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .699 Alarm, Panic ......27 Adding Fuel .
Page 773 INDEX 771 Shifting ......406 Parking ......512 Special Additives .
Page 774 772 INDEX Certification Label......579 Coolant Capacity ..... . .742 Chart, Tire Sizing .
Page 775 INDEX 773 Dipsticks Anti-Lock Brake System ....517 Power Steering ......511 Brake Assist System .
Page 776 774 INDEX Compartment Identification ....678 Exterior Lighting......163 Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 777 INDEX 775 Fluid Leaks ......119 Methanol ......569 Fluid Level Checks Octane Rating .
Page 778 776 INDEX Grocery Bag Retainer..... . .236 Heater, Engine Block ..... . .393 Gross Axle Weight Rating .
Page 779 INDEX 777 Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ....593 Lead Free Gasoline ......568 Interior Appearance Care .
Page 780 778 INDEX Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator ..527 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ... .284 Exterior ......119 Traction Control .
Page 781 INDEX 779 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..682 Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ... .202 Manual, Service ......766 New Vehicle Break-In Period .
Page 782 780 INDEX Onboard Diagnostic System ....681 Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..536 Operating Precautions ..... .681 Power Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .
Page 783 INDEX 781 Radio Operation ......356 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ....23 Rain Sensitive Wiper System .
Page 784 782 INDEX Seat Belt Maintenance ..... .718 Security Alarm ......21 Seat Belt Reminder .
Page 785 INDEX 783 Side Airbag ......76 Steering Signals, Turn......119 Power .
Page 786 784 INDEX Tire and Loading Information Placard ...535 Safety .......529 Tire Markings .
Page 787 INDEX 785 Trailer Towing ......581 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..23 Cooling System Tips .
Page 788 786 INDEX Water Window Fogging ......375 Driving Through ......486 Windows .
Page 789 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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