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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 features Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the and equipment that are either standard or optional on this name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Van Conversions/Campers ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Van Conversions/Campers
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for erating procedures that could result in a collision or assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the bodily injury.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ General Information ....18 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors ....23 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 37 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..... 55 Engine Break-In Recommendations ..84 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with Equipped detents and one that is spring-loaded.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. 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 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable WARNING! Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking for further information. brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- CAUTION! move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If equipped with Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- WARNING! (Continued) ter (EVIC) the EVIC will display “Key In Ignition”. • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may SENTRY KEY cause serious injury or death.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: A Key Fob that has not been programmed is also CAUTION! considered an invalid key. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- During normal operation, after turning on the ignition ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If a programmed Key Fob is lost, see your authorized CAUTION! dealer to have all remaining Key Fobs erased from the system’s memory. This will prevent the lost Key Fobs Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle from starting your vehicle.
Page 21: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve- power door locks, or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) hicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for transmitter to lock the doors.
Page 22: Security System Manual Override
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if a pro- ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED grammed Sentry Key is inserted into the ignition The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the switch.
Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will than ten seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated button while still holding the LOCK button. entry system will also turn on.
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key ter.
Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless Transmitter Battery Replacement you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph battery.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves together. distance, check for these two conditions: General Information 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
Page 29: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds. • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system message “Turn To On” will flash in the EVIC until you will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote •...
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable WARNING! Features (System Setup)” in “Understanding Your Instru- • Do not leave children or animals inside parked ment Panel”. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may DOOR LOCKS cause serious injury or death.
Page 33: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) A power door LOCK switch is on each front door trim • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 34: Child-Protection Door Lock
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the power door LOCK switch while the Key vehicle has been shifted into the PARK position after the Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the vehicle has been driven (shifted out of PARK and all power locks will not operate.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child Lock Control To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade WARNING! screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to engage and disengage the Child-Protection locks. When Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Page 36: Windows
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WINDOWS • After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system, Power Windows — If Equipped 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 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN WARNING! switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving the front passenger door for passenger window control unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a and on the rear doors of Quad Cab , Mega Cab and...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the window part way, press to the first detent conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unex- and release it when you want the window to stop. pectedly during auto closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection window manually.
Page 39: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 2. 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. Window LOCKOUT Switch —...
Page 40: Occupant Restraints
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) — if normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the rear windows are open and buffeting occurs, open the front equipped and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. •...
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold Infants in rear facing child restraints should never infant and child restraint systems.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument and cause an accident that includes you.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE accident the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you WARNING! (Continued) striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat WARNING! belts.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the protect you properly.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of on the shoulder belt.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is WARNING! comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop- erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in an accident.
Page 51: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 52: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt you will prefer a higher position.
Page 53: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Driver Center Passenger WARNING! First Row • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. Second Row Cinch • A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down Third Row and under the belt in a collision.
Page 54: Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode ALR and is being used for normal usage: Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably this feature.
Page 55: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- if the seat belt assembly “Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tractor (ALR)”...
Page 56: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 57: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized Seat Belt Extender dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended, and tivating BeltAlert .
Page 58: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 59: Air Bag System Components
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 60: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Instrument Panel driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides • Knee Impact Bolster output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), •...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags WARNING! (SAB) — If Equipped • No objects should be placed over or near the air Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may bag on the instrument panel, because any such provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a during a side impact.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during WARNING! (Continued) deployment could cause you to be severely injured or • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects killed.
Page 64: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain air bag.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the air bag system.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the Maintaining Your Air Bag System skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...
Page 72: Child Restraints
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is WARNING! required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Infants And Child Restraints held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for NOTE: For additional information, refer to as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- allowed by the child seat.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Children Too Large For Booster Seats Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt restraint: comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend •...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the WARNING! lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the • Improper installation can lead to failure of an buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child restraint systems having attachments designed to NOTE: • When using the LATCH attaching system to install a connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not to the seat back tether anchorage have been available for being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Installing The Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, WARNING! but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or Do not install child restraint systems equipped with connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The chart below defines the seating positions with an WARNING! Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch Improper installation of a child restraint to the plate. LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or Driver Center Passenger...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough hear a “click.”...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Regular Cab models have two tether anchorages, one Tether Anchorage Points At The Right And Center each behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab , Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) Mega Cab and Crew Cab models have three anchor- 1.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence (Quad Cab /Crew Cab/Mega Cab - Rear Seats) Mega Cab 1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Lift the cover, and attach the hook to the square Quad Cab /Crew Cab opening in the sheet metal. 1. The tether straps loops are located between the rear glass and the rear seat. There is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint, through the outboard tether strap loop, then route it to the tether strap loop located directly behind the center rear seat.
Page 86: Engine Break-In Recommendations
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in mental and should be avoided.
Page 87: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can •...
Page 88: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to attached to the floor mat fasteners.
Page 90: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 91: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped . . . 100 Mirrors ......96 ▫...
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Things You Should Know About Your ▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..146 Uconnect™ Phone ....121 ▫...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..161 Windshield Wipers And Washers ..167 ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With ▫...
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Resume Speed ....175 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If Equipped ......186 ▫...
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ▫ Using HomeLink ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . 201 ....196 ▫...
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage ......212 Rear Window Features ....220 ▫...
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ▫ Removing The Tailgate ....239 Slide-In Campers ..... . 238 ▫...
Page 98: Mirrors
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Page 99: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when CAUTION! the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 100: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 101: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Power Mirrors — If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. Power Mirror Controls 1 — Mirror Select Buttons 2 — Four-Way Mirror Control Switch Power Mirror Controls To adjust a mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-...
Page 102: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four Heated Mirrors — If Equipped arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This move.
Page 103: Slide-On-Rod" Features Of Sun Visor - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the “Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired position. Illuminated Vanity Mirror “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod”...
Page 104: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror entering an automated car wash. head to provide a greater vision range when towing A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror extra-wide loads.
Page 105: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • www.jeep.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • or call 1–877–855–8400 vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile Uconnect™...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be Voice Command Button used with the system at a time. The system is available in Actual button location may vary with the ra- English, Spanish, or French languages.
Page 107: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Operation example, you can use the compound form voice Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone the compound form command into two voice com- menu structure.
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and and follow the audible prompts. you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a •...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the Call By Saying A Name vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three • Press the button to begin. and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 phonebook. Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™ able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- website for supported phones. able for use.
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be “Phonebook Edit Entry” can be used to add another deleted or edited. phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a •...
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you from which you choose. To select one of the entries from the list, press the button while the wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. Uconnect™...
Page 114: Phone Call Features
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call one of the names in the list, press the Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call button during the playing of the desired name, and Currently In Progress say “Call”.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone compatible phones in the Toggling Between Calls market today do not support rejecting an incoming call If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can press the button until you hear a single beep, only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if Uconnect™...
Page 117: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Uconnect™ Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using: number for your area.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may Towing Assistance not be applicable with the available mobile service and If you need towing assistance: area. • Press the button to begin. • If supported, this number may be programmable on •...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the certain companies, which time out a little too soon to button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 121: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, say “List Phones”. from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of and say “Transfer Call”.
Page 123: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ call. If the selected phone is not available, the Phone Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest Uconnect™...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Voice Command restore the factory setting or repeat the words and • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For provide at least ⁄...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • fully closed windows, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather condition. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on • dry weather conditions, and your phone. • operation from the driver’s seat. Read Messages: • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness If you receive a new text message while your phone is to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and connected to Uconnect™...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Send Messages: 3. Where are you? You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send 4. I need more direction. a new message: 5. L O L • Press the button. 6. Why •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Can this wait? Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 17. Bye for now Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 18. When can we meet can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
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Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 134: General Information
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 135: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is for the beep, and say your command.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Radio AM volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In system is speaking.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...
Page 139: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 140: Driver's Power Seat - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with an eight-way power driver’s seat. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. There are two power seat switches that are used to control the move- ment of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 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 142: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down CAUTION! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat Do not place any article under a power seat or will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 143: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Power Lumbar — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 144: Heated Seats - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped Front Heated Seats On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. and passenger to operate the seats independently.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 NOTE: Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within On models that are equipped with remote start, the two to five minutes. driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
Page 146: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once to select HIGH- time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two level heating. Press the switch a sec- to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will ond time to select LOW-level heating. turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
Page 147: Manual Seat Adjuster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Press the switch once to choose HIGH, Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped press it a second time to choose LOW. Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The Pressing the switch a third time will manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat turn the ventilated seat OFF.
Page 148: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped the seat forward or backward. Release the bar once you The recliner handle is used to adjust the seatback position have reached the desired position.
Page 149: 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 To adjust the seatback, lift upward on the handle, lean WARNING! back on the seatback and when you reach the desired • Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while position, release the handle.
Page 150: Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mega Cab Rear Seat Features WARNING! Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Table Mode Handle Table Mode 2. Fold the seatback forward. 3. Lift the seatback, to return the seat to the upright position. Be sure the seatback is locked in place. Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped Both the outboard rear seats will drop and move forward when the seatback is folded flat.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To fold either rear seat flat: WARNING! 1. Lift the handle, located on the outboard side of either • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or of the rear seats. outside of a vehicle.
Page 153: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 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 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Rear Head Restraints NOTE: • The rear center head restraint (Crew Cab and Quad The two outboard seat are equipped with adjustable head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the Cab) has only one adjustment position that is used to head restraint.
Page 156: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED and radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless The memory seat buttons are located on the outboard Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be programmed to side of the drivers seat cushion. recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 1. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to 7. Press and release the S (SET) button located on the the ON/RUN position. driver’s door. 2. Press the driver door MEMORY button number 1 if 8.
Page 158: Memory Position Recall
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the position, using the other numbered memory button, or to MEMORY buttons on the drivers seat during a recall (S, link another RKE transmitter to memory.
Page 159: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 5. Within five seconds, press and release the UNLOCK greater than or equal to 2.67 in (68 mm) forward of the button on the RKE transmitter. To disable another RKE rear seat stop when the key is removed from the transmitter linked to either memory position, repeat ignition switch.
Page 160: To Open And Close The Hood
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Entry/Exit position. To open the hood, two latches must be released. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled 1.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood CAUTION! and push the safety latch lever from right to left to release it, before raising the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 162: Lights
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog The headlight switch is located on the left side of the light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less suscep- instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- tible to stone breakage than glass lights.
Page 163: Headlights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Headlights To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the headlight position. When the headlight switch is on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and instru- ment panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position.
Page 164: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight lights will turn on in the Automatic Mode. switch on then off, or by turning the ignition ON. Headlights On With Wipers The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
Page 165: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high beam is selected. Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the bottom of the switch) is rotated to the far right detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK...
Page 166: Cargo Light
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- Cargo Light eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo to the right until you hear a click. This feature is termed button.
Page 167: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Lights-On Reminder Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when engine is started and the transmission is in any gear the driver’s door is opened.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show light bulb.
Page 169: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 High/Low Beam Switch WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument Windshield Wipers panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn multifunction lever.
Page 170: Windshield Wiper Operation
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation Windshield Washers Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent the second detent.
Page 171: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 the first detent and release. The wipers will cycle one WARNING! time and automatically shut off. Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer could lead to a collision. You might not see other pump;...
Page 172: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the WARNING! steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Release the lever to lock the steering column firmly in Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- place.
Page 173: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch WARNING! bank below the climate controls. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Press the switch to turn on the heated because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, steering wheel.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel. REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on. The following messages will be displayed The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left side of on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In- the steering column.
Page 175: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 176: To Activate
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 177: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 178: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed EQUIPPED Control. The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear WARNING! fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 179: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is audible warnings to indicate the distance between the within the sensors’...
Page 180: Parksense Display
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System Off The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC Park Assist System On display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 183: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 184: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When approximately five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has Information Center (EVIC)”...
Page 185: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The ParkSense System Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not cluster will display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF”...
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., CAUTION! must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even System, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
Page 188: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width EQUIPPED of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen receiver.
Page 189: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 190: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key and pressing the • Power Sliding Rear Window Switch — If Equipped “save”...
Page 191: Courtesy/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger 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 UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped.
Page 192: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 193: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
Page 194: Programming A Rolling Code
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink On some garage door openers/devices there may be a button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is ter button.
Page 196: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to follow these steps: program.
Page 197: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button. Canadian/Gate Operator Programming The EVIC will display “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT”. If the For programming transmitters in Canada/United States garage door opener/device activates, programming is that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after complete.
Page 198: Using Homelink
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button button while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, held transmitter every two seconds. follow these steps: 4.
Page 199: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 200: General Information
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: while you are programming the universal trans- ceiver.
Page 201: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving console between the courtesy/reading lights. unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 202: Open Sunroof - Express Mode
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Open Sunroof — Express Mode Pinch Protect Feature Press the switch rearward and release it and the sunroof This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of will open automatically from any position. The sunroof the sunroof during Express Close operation.
Page 203: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Venting Sunroof — Express the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows Press and release the “Vent” button, and the sunroof will together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs open to the vent position.
Page 204: Electrical Power Outlets
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE time is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- CAUTION! mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 • Inside the top storage tray — with floor mounted • Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment shifter. — if equipped. Power Outlet — Floor Shifter Power Outlet — Upper Lid...
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Rear of the center console storage compartment — The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply Quad Cab or Crew Cab. power when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tions.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 208: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available. For vehicles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can be power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in used to hold the ash receiver.
Page 209: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter. 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.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 The power inverter switch is located WARNING! on the switch bank below the Climate Controls. To turn on the power outlet, To avoid serious injury or death: press the switch once. Press the switch •...
Page 212: Cupholders
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats) The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray at the bottom of the center stack. The pull-out tray must be secured when opened. To secure the tray push down until it “clicks”.
Page 213: Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab Mounted Shifter Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- For vehicles equipped with bucket seats and a floor holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger mounted shifter there are two cupholders located in the convenience.
Page 214: Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab STORAGE Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of the located in the center armrest. instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 To open the upper glove box push upward on the handle To open the lower glove box, pull on the handle to release release. The glove box door will automatically open. the latch and lower the door. Upper Glove Box Lower Glove Box...
Page 216: Door Storage
214 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 217: Center Storage Compartment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped WARNING! The center storage compartment is located between the • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment provides an armrest and contains both and upper and armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle lower storage area.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to raise the cover. The upper storage area contains a 12 Volt open the lower storage bin.
Page 219: Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury.
Page 220: Seatback Storage
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The front seat may have to be moved forward to Seatback Storage fully open the lid. Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats are pockets that can be used for storage. Opened Storage Bin Drivers Side Seatback Storage Storage (Regular Cab)
Page 221: Storage And Seats (Crew Cab)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Storage Bin Crew Cab Storage Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) CAUTION! The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com- Always lift the storage compartment lids by using partment.
Page 222: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers REAR WINDOW FEATURES (Regular Cab Models) Rear Window Defroster Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag The rear window defroster button is located on the handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind climate control panel.
Page 223: Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
Page 224: Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Unfolding the Load Floor Quad Cab and Crew Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. may be equipped with a folding load floor. WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 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 226: Rambox - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the WARNING! secured down position before you operate the vehicle. Do not drive with the load floor in the up position. RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED When stopping fast or in an accident, the load floor The RamBox system is an integrated pickup box storage could move to the down position causing serious...
Page 227: Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins CAUTION! Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the pickup box. The cargo storage bins provide watertight, lockable, Failure to follow the following items could cause illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs (68 kg) of evenly damage to the vehicle: distributed cargo.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open a storage bin, press and release the button The interior of the RamBox will automatically illumi- located on the lid. The RamBox lid will open upward to nate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic allow hand access.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should be Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time minimized to prevent damage to the lid and could cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lid latching/hinging mechanisms.
Page 230: Rambox Safety Warning
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE RamBox Safety Warning RamBox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal Lever — If Equipped injury or damage to your vehicle: As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha- WARNING! nism.
Page 231: Bed Extender - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside To install the bed extender into the storage position, the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from perform the following: inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever 1.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. With the side gates open, position the extender fully forward in the bed against the front panel. Cargo Tie Down Loop 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position. Storage Position 3.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place and assist against theft. Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the bed extender into a divider position per- 2. With the side gates open, position the extender so the form the following: outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side Extender Position gates in the closed position. The extender position allows you to load the bed of the truck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add an additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck when additional cargo room is needed.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the bed extender into the extender position perform the following: 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle vertically in order to release the extender side gates.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 WARNING! To reduce the risk of potential injury or property damage: • Cargo must be secured. • Do not exceed cargo load rating of your vehicle. • Secure all loads to truck utilizing cargo tie downs. •...
Page 238: Bed Rail Tie-Down System
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 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 by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the detent and tighten the nut.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped Camper Applications 1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in bracket located on the rear sill. campers.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals do not corrode. 6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will prevent damaging the connector and bracket when storing or reinstalling the tailgate.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Make sure tailgate is supported when removing 5. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side support cables. pivot. 6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....245 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped ......268 Switch Bank Button Description .
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Compass / Temperature Display ..280 ▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..297 ▫ Customer-Programmable Features Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (System Setup) .
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 ▫ Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 iPod /USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..314 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 ..327 ▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB ▫...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Climate Controls ..... . 356 Limited Warranty ....338 ▫...
Page 247: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Transfer Case Position Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 —...
Page 248: Switch Bank Button Description
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION 2. ESC OFF Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information. Upper Switch Bank 3. HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The upper switch bank is located on the center of the Refer to “What To Do In Emergencies” for more infor- instrument panel.
Page 249: Lower Switch Bank
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Lower Switch Bank 1. HEATED SEATS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” The lower switch bank is located on the center of the for more information. instrument panel. 2. VENTILATED SEATS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for more information.
Page 250: Instrument Cluster - Base
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 251: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 252: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS indicator remains on and does not flash, or flashes at a 1. Tachometer rapid rate. The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM x 1000).
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater If the light remains lit with the engine running, your gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an autho- wheels.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 9. 4WD Auto Indicator 11. TOW/HAUL The 4WD auto indicator will be illuminated The TOW HAUL button is located on the whenever the four-wheel drive mode is auto- center stack upper switch bank. This light will matically engaged.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: 14. Oil Pressure Gauge • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- when the engine is running. A continuous high or low mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a ON/RUN.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 16. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To Center (EVIC) Display Area — If Equipped switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and release the TRIP ODOMETER button. Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom-...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: There is also an engine hour function. This modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. indicates the total number of hours the engine has been The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO-ON running.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap change indicator system is duty cycle-based, which may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. LoW tirE When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer Unless reset, this message will continue to display each...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not Do In Emergencies” for further information. reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- 17.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 19. Low Fuel Light moves to either extreme left or right and remains there When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal during normal driving, the electrical system should be (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until serviced.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- This light monitors various brake functions, ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic including brake fluid level and parking brake system.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when Center (EVIC) —...
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as an onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system which soon as possible.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 28. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped WARNING! This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal 29. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light operating conditions.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30. Transmission Temperature Warning Light WARNING! This light indicates that there is excessive trans- mission fluid temperature that might occur If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, also occur when operating the vehicle in a high in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 31. Seat Belt Reminder Light electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ the charging system light remains on, it means that the RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging seconds as a bulb check.
Page 270: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER NOTE: • The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, elimi- (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- nating the need to manually calibrate the compass. tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
Page 271: Evic Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Customer Programmable Features (System Setup) Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub- • Trip Information (in Odometer line) menus. SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus or sub-menus.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Right front turn signal lamp out • Wrong Key • Left rear turn signal lamp out • Damaged Key • Right rear turn signal lamp out • Key not programmed • Service air filter •...
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Remote start aborted — Fuel low • Blind spot detection unavailable • Remote start active — Key to Run • Automatic High Beams on • Remote start disabled — System fault • Automatic High Beams off •...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Memory 1 Profile Recall Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. • Memory 2 Profile Recall The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. •...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 • Electronic Speed Control Light If the light remains lit with the engine running, your This light will turn on when the electronic vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- speed control is ON. rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for light goes off.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 • Loose Gascap Indicator indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the If the vehicle diagnostic system determines engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly your personal driving style. installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator Unless reset, this message will continue to display each will display in the telltale display area.
Page 278: Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance To Empty (Dte) - If Equipped
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “0” or show dashes for two seconds.
Page 279: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Distance To Empty (DTE) Trip Functions Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance Press and release the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. button until one of the following Trip Functions display This estimated distance is determined by a weighted in the EVIC odometer line: average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy,...
Page 280: Vehicle Info
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle reset. Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the •...
Page 281: Tire Psi
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Tire PSI NOTE: • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire PSI” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi This will display the Tire Pressure Monitor System (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass / Temperature Display temperature sensor caused by the snowplow. In addi- tion, on vehicles equipped with Automatic Tempera- The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is ture Control (ATC), it is suggested that the interior facing.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the an environment free from large metallic objects such as calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, EVIC.
Page 284: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the System Setup the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass then press the SELECT button.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Press and release the UP or DOWN button until System route, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destina- Setup displays in the EVIC. Press the SELECT button to tion is reached. To make your selection, press and release enter the System Setup Sub-Menu.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Unlock Doors scroll up or down until the preferred setting is high- When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when lighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is setting has been selected.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 seat features will automatically turn on when tempera- Sound Horn With Lock tures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn on occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlamp Off Delay Automatic High Beams — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds will deactivate automatically under certain conditions.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 been deactivated. When this feature is deactivated, the Key-Off Power Delay system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper When this feature is selected, the power window operation. switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), Easy Entry/Exit Seat —...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hill Start Assist (HSA) Trailer Brake Type When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to When this feature is selected, the Trailer Brake Type can “Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And be changed between “Light Electric”...
Page 291: Media Center 730N/430/430N
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side side of the radio faceplate.
Page 292: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to You may add a second station to each pushbutton by exit setting tone, balance, and fade. repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the AM/FM Button display window.
Page 295: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...
Page 297: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.
Page 299: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback of MP3 Files before writing to the disc.
Page 300: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is OFF). MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control Uconnect Phone”...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Program Type 16-Digit Character Display seconds will allow the program format type to be se- News News lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Nostalgia Nostalga Music Type information.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is AM/FM Button displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET/RND Button —...
Page 306: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. CAUTION! NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). only.
Page 308: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 311: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders more and the radio will display song titles for each file. on the disc.
Page 312: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- Press this button to change the display to time of day. The come kit that contains general information, including time of day will display for five seconds (when the how to setup your on-line listening account.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is Reception Quality selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number following reasons: display will time out in two minutes.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons RW/FF Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel.
Page 316: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod Equipped and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User not fully support the iPod control features. Please visit Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 when closing the lid. This allows routing of the cable without damaging it while closing the lid. If a cut out is not available in the glove compartment, route the cable away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the lid to close without damaging the cable.
Page 318: Using This Feature
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using This Feature control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. USB port: Play Mode • The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound When switched to iPod /USB/MP3 control mode, the system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album, iPod or external USB device automatically starts Play...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and to the next screen of data for that track. Once all holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press button long enough will jump to the beginning of will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
Page 320: List Or Browse Mode
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL device, or press the VR button and say Shuffle ON or fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast Shuffle Off . If the RND icon is showing on the radio scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Preset 6 – Podcasts CAUTION! • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any list on the top line and the first item in that list on supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in the second line.
Page 322: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Setup , then Select Audio Devices . Uconnect™ phone system. 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Uconnect™...
Page 323: Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position, UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume Control knob. Getting Started • When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted •...
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the LOAD button then corresponding number (1–6) where the DVD is to be loaded (Non-Touch-Screen). 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first track.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of the screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The “1” and “2” soft-keys are displayed for the NOTE: • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA headphone channels. Touch 1 or 2 based on which channel you want to change, select the new mode from hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC the available list on the right.
Page 327: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Play Video Games When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ input jacks located on the back of the center console. jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the...
Page 328: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX 2.
Page 329: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 3. Touch the 1 or 2 based on the headphone channel you Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A want to change. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at Video Is Playing On Channel 1 the top of the screen.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight the 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. desired audio source or repeatedly press the MODE button on the remote until the desired audio source 2.
Page 331: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Important Notes For Single Video Screen System video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio choose an audio source.
Page 332: Play A Dvd Using The Touch-Screen Radio
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the radio faceplate (Touch-Screen). 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first track.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on the channel you want to change and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. column.
Page 334: Remote Control
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Touching the screen on a Touch-Screen radio while a Controls And Indicators DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func- 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone tions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play, Pause, transmitter for the selected Channel on or off.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 the Channel 2, position the remote controls the function- 10. PROG Up/Down – When listening to a radio mode, ality of headphone Channel 2 (left side of the screen). pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and pressing PROG Down selects the previous preset stored in the –...
Page 336: Remote Control Storage
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the SETUP / NEXT – In radio modes, press to select to the button to access the display settings (see the display next station. In disc modes, press to advance to the next settings section) to access the DVD setup menu, select the audio track or video chapter.
Page 337: Locking The Remote Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 vehicle is not equipped with a DVD player, follow the radio’s instructions to turn Video Lock on. The radio and the video screen(s) indicate when Video Lock is active. • Pressing the Video Lock again or turning the ignition OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows remote control operation of the VES™.
Page 338: Headphones Operation
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
Page 339: Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is Controls The headphone power indicator and controls are located controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned on the right ear cup. to the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before 2.
Page 340: Replacing The Batteries
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Replacing The Batteries How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty lasts Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for as long as you own the Product. operation. To replace the batteries: What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified •...
Page 341: System Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and jurisdictions You may register your Unwired wireless headphones may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at consequential damages, so the above limitation may not 1-888-293-3332.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selected radio mode. When shared, the radio has priority Information Mode Display over the VES™ or all radio modes (FM, AM). The VES™ has the ability to switch tuner (AM/FM), SEEK, SCAN, TUNE, and recall presets in radio modes as long as it is not in shared mode.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 5. Channel 2 Shared Status Numeric Keypad Menu 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9. Clock 10. Video Lock 11. Not Available / Error 12.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 Station List Menu shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. This control’s MENU button displays a list of all available screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, channels.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Disc Menu Display Settings Disc Menu For CDs Video Screen Display Settings When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all in Play mode, Aux Video, SIRIUS Backseat TV™, etc.), commands which control playback of the disc.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Close the video screen. settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- • To change the current audio mode, press the remote stances. control’s MODE button.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Disc Formats DVD Audio Support The VES™ DVD player is capable of playing the follow- When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the VES™ DVD ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): player, the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by •...
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the VES™ DVD player may not be able to the Video_TS portion of the disc. play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is compatible format and is playable on other players.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • If you are creating your own files, the recommended end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and WMA files must always end with the extension .wma or fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192Kbps .WMA .
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and the disc is automatically ejected. A dirty, damaged, or Display incompatible disc format are all potential causes for a Other Language Setup Disc Error message. If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or visible errors that persists for 2.0 seconds, the DVD player will attempt to continue playing the disc by skipping forward 1.0 to 3.0 seconds at a time.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Using the remote control Up and Down cursor but- All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- tons, select a digit for the current position. After lish.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Here is an abbreviated list of language codes. For more When a DVD-Video disc is loaded, its rating is compared language codes, please contact the dealer where the to the setting in the DVD player. If the rating of the disc vehicle was purchased.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab. • Highlight Change Password , and then press the remote control’s ENTER button.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor Dolby Digital and MLP Lossless Manufactured buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby , remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. MLP Lossless , and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 356: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch The remote sound system controls are located on the rear will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the surface of the steering wheel.
Page 357: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 The button located in the center of the left hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next pre-set station that you have To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following programmed in the radio pre-set pushbuttons. precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 358: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective instrument panel below the radio. coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 dials and inner push knobs. These comfort controls can Front Blower Control be set to obtain desired interior conditions. There are four blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL temperatures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red Panel Mode area, indicates warmer temperatures. Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- Bi-Level Mode denser (located in front of the radiator), for an accumu-...
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Mix Mode Recirculation Control Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side Press this button to choose between window demist outlets. This setting works best in outside air intake or recirculation of cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the air inside the vehicle.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • In cold or damp weather, the use of the Recirculation Economy Mode mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor.
Page 363: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 MAX A/C Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If For maximum cooling, when MAX Equipped A/C is selected the A/C is turned on • The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows automatically and the air is recircu- both driver and front passenger seat occupants to lated.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The system provides set-and-forget operation for op- timum comfort and convenience. • The system can be controlled manually, if desired. • SYNC feature links the temperature controls, the pas- senger side temperature becomes the same as the temperature selected by the driver.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Automatic Operation NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for 1. Position the MODE control knob to the Auto position cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts on the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel. the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide 2.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation selected. This allows the front occupants to control the This system offers a full complement of manual override volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the features. Auto mode. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently The operator can also select the direction of the airflow from each other.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Floor Mode The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of operator to manually activate or deactivate the air air is directed through the defrost and side window conditioning system.
Page 368: Summer Operation
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Control Summer Operation When outside air contains smoke, odors, or The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant you may wish to recirculate interior air by to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect pressing the RECIRCULATION control button.
Page 369: Vacation/Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Vacation/Storage Outside Air Intake Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 370: Operating Tips
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips...
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....375 Automatic Transmission ....378 ▫...
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped . . 411 Stabilizer/Sway Bar System — Power Wagon Only ....... 430 ▫...
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 ▫ Operating Your Winch ....461 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... . . 451 ▫...
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped ..483 ▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 504 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – If ▫ Radial Ply Tires ..... 504 Equipped .
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....531 Snow Tires ......513 ▫...
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Starting ......537 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ... . . 551 ▫...
Page 377: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 378: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Tip Start Feature CAUTION! Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch briefly to the START position and release it. The starter To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the motor will continue to run but will automatically disen- engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.
Page 379: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 After Starting WARNING! (Continued) The idle speed is automatically controlled and will de- • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster crease as the engine warms up. cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle.
Page 380: Automatic Transmission
378 STARTING AND OPERATING It includes a removable cap that is secured by a tethered AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION strap. It also has a c-clip that is used for storage when not CAUTION! in use for the winter months. During winter months, remove the heater cord wiring assembly from itself on Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- the c-clip.
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 382: Key Ignition Park Interlock
380 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock shift lever is mounted either on the right side of the This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- steering column (if equipped) or on the console (if lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK equipped).
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual down- lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select parking brake (ERS) shift control (described later in this section).
Page 384 382 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 or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, move the shift lever clockwise without first pull- you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is ing it toward you (column shift), or rearward with...
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 • Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated CAUTION! in the PARK gate. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF it indicates the PARK position.
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 range of torque converter clutch engagement. This is limited to second gear only. Normal operation will re- done to prevent transmission damage due to overheat- sume once the transmission temperature has risen to a ing. suitable level. If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the “Trans- Transmission Limp Home Mode mission Temperature Warning Light”...
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift 4.
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Column Shift Lever Console Shift Lever To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the shift lever to the right (+) (console shift) or the ERS (+) switch (column shift) until “D” is once again displayed in the shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation WARNING! The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (fourth gear). The transmission will Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow- slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their ing conditions are present: grip and the vehicle could skid, causing an accident or personal injury.
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the the potential for transmission overheating or failure due instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL has been activated.
Page 392: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (4.7L And 5.7L Engine) - 1500 Models Only
390 STARTING AND OPERATING converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the The electronically-controlled transmission provides a transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are This is normal. Using the Electronic Range Select (ERS) self-calibrating;...
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 shift) while in the DRIVE position will select the highest transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to available transmission gear, and will display that gear in move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau- the instrument cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated CAUTION! in the PARK gate. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF it indicates the PARK position.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal During cold temperatures, transmission operation may operating limits, the powertrain controller will modify the be modified depending on engine and transmission transmission shift schedule and expand the range of temperature as well as vehicle speed.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- ate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your an authorized dealer for service without damaging the earliest possible convenience.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an shift the transmission down to ERS 3 (the added under- additional underdrive gear which is not normally used drive gear). Once in ERS mode, tapping ERS (-) or (+) will during through-gear accelerations.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 and accident or personal injury. Screen Display Actual Gear(s) 1-3 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, Allowed...
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Overdrive Operation HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce The automatic transmission includes an electronically the potential for transmission overheating or failure due controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth gears). The trans- to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if mode, transmission upshifts are delayed, and the trans- the following conditions are present:...
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode driving]. Because top gear is disabled, and the engine has been activated.
Page 403: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - 2500 Models Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Six–Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be — 2500 Models Only done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the The shift lever position display (located in the instrument vehicle is stopped.
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. the parking brake.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal During cold temperatures, transmission operation may operating limits, the powertrain controller will modify the be modified depending on engine and transmission transmission shift schedule and expand the range of temperature as well as vehicle speed.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 to operate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your aging the transmission.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING switch will activate ERS mode, display the current gear in To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the ERS (+) the instrument cluster, and maintain that gear as the top switch until “D” is once again displayed in the shift lever available gear.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Overdrive Operation HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce The automatic transmission includes an electronically the potential for transmission overheating or failure due controlled Overdrive (fifth and sixth gears). The trans- to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if mode, transmission upshifts are delayed, and the trans- the following conditions are present:...
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usu- instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode ally after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of driving]. has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time Because sixth gear is disabled, and engine speed is restores normal operation.
Page 413: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF When additional traction is required, the 4H and 4L EQUIPPED positions can be used to lock the front and rear drive- Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a shafts together and force the front and rear wheels to manually shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted rotate at the same speed.
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed is NOTE: Delayed shifts out of four-wheel drive may be approximately three times that of the 2H or 4H positions experienced due to uneven tire wear, low or uneven tire at a given road speed.
Page 415: Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road Rear-Wheel Drive High Range - This range is for normal surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads. Shifting Procedure –...
Page 416: Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
414 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to • Pausing in transfer case NEUTRAL in vehicles 5 km/h). equipped with an automatic transmission may require • Do not attempt to shift into or from 4L while the shutting the engine OFF to avoid gear clash while transmission is in gear.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions on dry, hard surfaced roads. When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected 3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the by pressing the recessed button located on the lower left selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 The “SVC 4WD Warning Light” monitors the electronic When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine shift four-wheel drive system. If this light remains on speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOCK WARNING! Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear You or others could be injured if you leave the wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range provides vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
Page 421: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Shifting Procedure 2WD⇔ 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired position. NOTE: Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case the vehicle stopped or in motion.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING 2WD Or 4WD LOCK⇔ 4WD LOW Alternate Procedure NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not 2.
Page 423: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON position, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock • Neutral (NEUTRAL) the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD, tinue to flash. 4LOW, and 4WD AUTO) are located on the instrument 3. The transfer case will not shift. cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends WARNING! on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the Always engage the parking brake when powering drivetrain.
Page 427: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 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. Locks the front and rear drive- shafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate Rear-Wheel Drive High Range - This range is for normal at the same speed.
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING position will remain ON, and the newly selected the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ position indicator light will continue to flash until all disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- the requirements for the selected position have been tor pedal after turning the control switch.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. NOTE: • If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift switch to the desired position.
Page 430: Axle Locker System (2500 Models Only) - If Equipped
428 STARTING AND OPERATING AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (2500 MODELS ONLY) — CAUTION! IF EQUIPPED • Do not lock the front or rear axle on hard surfaced This vehicle is equipped with electronically locking front and rear differentials. These differentials, when engaged, roads.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 position, the rear axle is locked. In the FRONT/REAR NOTE: Left to right wheel speed difference may be LOCK position, the front and rear axles are locked. necessary to allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator light is flashing after placing the switch in the REAR NOTE: Even when the axles are in the AXLE UNLOCK LOCK or FRONT/REAR LOCK position, drive the ve-...
Page 432: Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
430 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The rear axle must be locked before the front STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER axle will lock. WAGON ONLY Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic disconnecting To unlock the front axle; move the axle locker switch to stabilizer/sway bar.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 WARNING! Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on hard surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h), you may lose control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury. The front stabilizer bar enhances vehicle stability and is necessary for main- taining control of the vehicle.
Page 434: Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
432 STARTING AND OPERATING the Off-Road position. The amber indicator light will WARNING! flash until the stabilizer/sway bar has been fully discon- nected. If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to On-Road mode, vehicle stability is greatly reduced. Do not NOTE: The stabilizer/sway bar may be torque locked attempt to drive the vehicle over 18 mph (29 km/h).
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 (ORV) trails or recreation areas. You should always tread distance up the ramp divided by the wheelbase of the lightly and only use established roads, trails or ORV vehicle and multiplied by 1,000 is the RTI. This vehicle recreational areas.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- CAUTION! ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel The door sill height is 25 inches. Water may intrude and maintain a good driving posture.
Page 437: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand WARNING! There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in snow, mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down steering, acceleration and braking inputs.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING • Sand – Soft sand is very difficult to travel through CAUTION! with full tire pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high not stop.
Page 439: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 forward until it makes contact with the object. Apply the CAUTION! throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and ease the vehicle up and over the object. Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING Crossing Large Rocks independently. You need to use caution when crossing When approaching large rocks, choose a path which large obstacles with steep sides. Do not attempt to cross ensures you drive over the largest with your tires. This any large obstacle with steep sides at an angle great will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle.
Page 441: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under your CAUTION! tires. Then ease the vehicle off the log using your brakes. Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects CAUTION! increases the risk of underbody damage. Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter Hill Climbing than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will...
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING the vehicle if something goes wrong? If everything fresh bite into the surface and will usually provide looks good and you feel confident, then change trans- enough traction to complete the climb. If you do not mission into a lower gear, shift the transfer case into 4L make it to the top, place the vehicle in REVERSE and (Low) and proceed with caution.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 ability to proceed then make sure you are in 4L (Low sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable Range) with the transmission in first gear (manually soils. If possible transverse the incline at an angle select first gear on automatic transmissions) and pro- heading slightly up or down.
Page 444: Driving Through Water
442 STARTING AND OPERATING your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if WARNING! something goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot water into the engine air intake.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 crossing is the water depth, current and bottom con- CAUTION! ditions. On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in, effectively increasing the water level on the vehicle. Be Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, transfer sure to consider this when determining the depth and case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive the ability to safely cross.
Page 446: Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
444 STARTING AND OPERATING downstream out of control if the water is deep enough CAUTION! to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body. Before you proceed determine the speed of the current, Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- the water’s depth, approach angle, bottom condition tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator.
Page 447: Vehicle Recovery
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 form to the ground contour. Different terrain, tires, and Vehicle Recovery vehicles require different tire pressure. Hard surfaces like If you drive off-road, you may encounter a situation rock and heavier vehicles require higher pressures than where you will need to recover your vehicle.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING • Rock Cycling Your Vehicle – Rock cycling your ve- vehicle impingement on the surroundings, then using a tow strap to the vehicle tow hooks would be fast and hicle is one of the easiest, fastest and most commonly easy.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 two tow straps together using a 1 ⁄ inch hard wood CAUTION! dowel. This will keep the straps from becoming knot- ted and is safer than using a clevis pin if the strap Damage can occur when spinning your tires at an breaks.
Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING out of the situation in a slow controlled manner. This WARNING! control works well for avoiding further vehicle dam- age. Once you decide it is time to use the winch look Never use tow straps with end hooks or link two for a good anchor point.
Page 451: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 as you power the winch in. Be careful not to allow always a good idea to check for damage. That way you slack in the cable as you recover the vehicle. Do not try can get any problems taken care of right away and have to guide the cable into the drum.
Page 452: Limited-Slip Differential
450 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake The limited-slip differential provides additional traction rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 453: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES WARNING! Acceleration On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- never run the engine with one rear wheel off the pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull ground since the vehicle may drive through the rear erratically to the right or left.
Page 454: Traction
452 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
Page 455: Shallow Standing Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause dam- shallow standing water, consider the following Caution age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- and Warning before doing so. ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination CAUTION!
Page 456: Off-Road Driving Tips
454 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS WARNING! Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, cle’s traction capabilities.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 • 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 458: Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) - If Equipped
456 STARTING AND OPERATING WINCH USAGE (POWER WAGON ONLY) — IF 2. Attach the hook to a suitable anchor point. 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 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 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 460: Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
458 STARTING AND OPERATING Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components...
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle 6. Clutch Lever: The clutch lever allows the winch drum charging system and features a thermal protection switch to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow the that automatically stops motor function in the power-in wire rope to be pulled from the winch by hand.
Page 462: Winch Accessories
460 STARTING AND OPERATING Winch Accessories Snatch/Block Pulley: Used properly, the multi-purpose The following accessories are necessary to attach the snatch block allows you to (1) winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe increase the winch’s pulling winching.
Page 463: Operating Your Winch
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Clevis/D-Shackles: Operating Your Winch D-Shackle is a safe means of WARNING! connecting the looped ends of cables, straps and snatch Failure to observe any of these warnings regarding blocks. The shackle’s pin is proper winch usage may result in severe injury. threaded to allow easy re- •...
Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always stand clear of wire rope and load and keep • Always disconnect the remote control when not in others away during winching. use. • Always keep hands and clothing clear of the wire •...
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 3. Use the right equipment for the situation. CAUTION! (Continued) 4. Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the wire • Always inspect winch installation and wire rope rope to slip through your hands when handling the rope. condition before operating the winch.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and wire rope for CAUTION! (Continued) damage. Do not use the winch if the mount is loose or • Be careful not to pull the Winch Cable Collar rope shows excessive wear or damage. through the rollers.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Free Spool Hook Strap 4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook strap. Free the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach the hook strap to the hook (if not attached).
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out enough wire 6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have established rope to reach your anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain your anchor point, secure the tree-trunk protector or amount of tension on the wire as it can become twisted choker-chain around the object.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 7. Attach the Clevis/D-shackle and Tree Trunk Protector. CAUTION! Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap or chain and through the hook loop, being careful not to over Always be certain the anchor you select will with- tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. 9. Connect the remote control to the winch control box, located behind the front bumper. Be careful not to let the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch. If you choose to control the winch from inside your vehicle, always pass the remote through a window to avoid pinching the cord in the door.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling drum. Improper winding can cause damage to the wire rope. 11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are secured and free of debris before continuing with the winching procedure.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING 13. In certain situations you the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatch may decide to throw a heavy block. Your situation may have other no people zones. blanket or similar object over the wire rope. A heavy blan- ket can absorb energy should the wire rope break.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be NOTE: • Avoid overheating the winch motor. For extended slowly driven while being pulled by the winch. Continue pulling until the vehicle is on stable ground. If you are winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allow the able to drive the vehicle, the winching operation is winch motor to cool down.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING section of the rope and reposition it to the opposite end of the drum, which will free up space for continued winching. 16. Secure vehicle. Once recovery of the vehicle’s is complete, be sure to secure the vehicle’s brakes and put the transmission in PARK.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange the remote control lead so it cannot be caught in the winch. Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle when spooled. Be sure any wire rope already on the spooling drum is wound tightly and evenly layered.
Page 476: Rigging Techniques
474 STARTING AND OPERATING Rigging Techniques How To Change The Pulling Direction Various winching situations will require application of other winching techniques. These could range from too little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight line rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or main- taining a straight-line pulling situation.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 All winching operations should have a straight line from Double Line the winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes the wire rope collecting on one side of the drum affecting pulling efficiency and damaging wire rope. A snatch 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°...
Page 478: Power Steering
476 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle’s frame/tow hook and run the wire rope through NOTE: • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchor travel are considered normal and do not indicate that point.
Page 479: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power fluid temperature and it should be avoided when steering components.
Page 480: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
478 STARTING AND OPERATING MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required.
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound the parking brake.
Page 482: Brake System
480 STARTING AND OPERATING If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal WARNING! (Continued) braking capability, the remaining system will still func- • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- tion with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or will be evident by increased pedal travel during applica- injury.
Page 483: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic • ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase System (BAS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Electronic Stability braking or steering efficiency beyond that af-...
Page 484: Traction Control System (Tcs) - If Equipped
482 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) – If Equipped Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake capability during emergency braking maneuvers.
Page 485: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short WARNING! duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle during this short duration, the system will release brake pressure ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase and the vehicle will roll down the incline.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears, vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- and will not activate if the vehicle is placed in ing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle • If you use a trailer brake controller with your on a hill without putting the transmission in trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and PARK or using the parking brake, it will roll down deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 488: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - If Equipped
486 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. With the engine running and the brake applied, rotate EVIC Equipped Vehicles the steering wheel 180° counterclockwise from center. HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on a EVIC equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA feature, 4.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- this mode. This mode should be used for almost all priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial understeer condition.
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Partial Off WARNING! This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. When in Partial Off mode, the TCS portion In the “Partial Off” mode, the engine torque reduc- of ESC, except for the “limited slip” feature described in tion and stability features are desensitized.
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 and the “ESC Off” message will appear in the odometer. when ESC is off. To turn ESC on again, momentarily Press and release the trip odometer button located on the press the “ESC Off” switch. This will restore the normal instrument cluster to clear this message.
Page 492: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
490 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Light”...
Page 493: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped TSC is only active in the default “ESC On” mode. TSC The TSC system uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize can be disabled by pressing the “ESC Off” switch and an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appro- entering “ESC Partial Off”...
Page 494: Tire Safety Information
492 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 496 494 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 497: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 498: Tire Terminology And Definitions
496 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 pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 499: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard 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.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 503: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 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 504: Tire Inflation Pressures
502 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.
Page 506: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
504 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds 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 507: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Your vehicle may be equivalent with a spare tire and Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take wheel in look and function as the original equipment tire your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
Page 508: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 509: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without WARNING! stopping when you are stuck.
Page 510: Tread Wear Indicators
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 511: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 512: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If Equipped
510 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 513: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 TIRE CHAINS CAUTION! (Continued) Use “Class S” chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE • Because of limited chain clearance between tires Type “S” specifications. and other suspension components, it is important Use “Class U” chains on 2500/3500 model trucks, or that only chains in good condition are used.
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING • On 4x4 2500 model trucks, the use of class “U” snow CAUTION! (Continued) chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of trucks • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, or LT285/ on method of installation, operating speed, and 70R17 tires.
Page 515: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and CAUTION! type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the Do not use tire chains on the front wheels of any safety and handling of your vehicle.
Page 516: Tire Rotation Recommendations
514 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern different loads and perform different steering, driving, does not apply to some directional tires that must not be and braking functions.
Page 517: Directional Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 Directional Tires – If Equipped Dual Rear Wheels – If Equipped For the R/T package with 22” tires & wheels, tire rotation must be performed with consideration of the tire rotation direction. The recommended rotation pattern for direc- tional tires is shown below.
Page 518: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
516 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) CAUTION! The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- 3500 Dual Rear Tires have only one approved direc- mended cold placard pressure. tion of rotation.
Page 519 STARTING AND OPERATING 517 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure limit for any reason, including low temperature effects of 30 psi (207 kPa).
Page 520 518 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size •...
Page 521: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 • 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 522 520 STARTING AND OPERATING turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. TPMS to receive this information.
Page 523: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 • Four TPM sensors, Premium System – If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and monitor tire pressure levels.
Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM 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 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible for five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recom- received.
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. no longer exists, the TPM Telltale Light will no longer flash, and the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”...
Page 527: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Vehicles With Full Size Spare Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) – 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly If Equipped has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS. WARNING! 2.
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS tire light load inflation switch will allow the driver to switch between the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold and the light load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold depending on the vehicle’s load condition. The Tire and Loading Information label defines the recommended front and rear cold tire inflation pressures for the vehicle when operating in the Max Load condition.
Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Operation – If Equipped • This vehicle may have different recommended tire pressure values between the front and rear tires as shown in both the Tire Loading Information Label and the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label. It is also equipped to be driven with tire pressures appro- priate to either a Light Load condition or the vehicle Max Load condition.
Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Information label. The Supplemental Tire Supplemental Tire Pressure Information label located on Pressure Information label is located on the rear face of the rear face of the driver door. Using an accurate tire the driver door opening. Use an accurate tire gauge to pressure gauge, re-check the tire pressures for the light check the tire pressures when lowering all four tire load inflation pressure (cold) value.
Page 531: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 To switch back to the max load inflation pressure (cold) General Information low pressure warning threshold, press the tire light load This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and inflation switch. It is not necessary to first fill the tires to RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 532: Fuel Requirements
530 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over 3.7L and 4.7L Engine regular gasoline in these engines. These engines are designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excel- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to lent fuel economy and performance when...
Page 533: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- prove air quality.
Page 534: Mmt In Gasoline
532 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline •...
Page 535: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 533 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
Page 536: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
534 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85.
Page 538: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
536 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
Page 539: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 540: Replacement Parts
538 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are The fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behind the fuel designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure filler door, on the left side of the vehicle. Open the fuel that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- door and remove the fuel cap by turning it counter- patible parts.
Page 541 STARTING AND OPERATING 539 NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap WARNING! tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near CAUTION! the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled.
Page 542: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
540 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel This label contains the month and year of manufacture, tank is full. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Number (VIN).
Page 543 STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rim Size The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo listed.
Page 544: Trailer Towing
542 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading CAUTION! The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation. or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
Page 545: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 543 Common Towing Definitions Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle you in understanding the following information: and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING Tongue Weight (TW) Weight-Carrying Hitch The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load.
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration/loading to comply with GAWR requirements. WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability and braking performance and could result in a collision.
Page 548 546 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE — With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE — Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) Fifth-Wheel Hitch The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed.
Page 549: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 547 Gooseneck Hitch Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm Class IV - Extra 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup Heavy Duty truck.
Page 550 548 STARTING AND OPERATING Ram 1500 4x2 SLT/Outdoorsman/Sport Laramie 3.7L V-6 4–Speed Towing: 3,750 lbs Automatic Transmission (1701 kg) - max — — Payload: 1,860 lbs (839 kg) - max 4.7L V-8 6–Speed Towing: 5,000 lbs Towing: 5,000 lbs Automatic Transmission...
Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 Ram 1500 4x4 SLT/Outdoorsman/Sport Laramie 4.7L V-8 6–Speed Towing: 5,000 lbs Towing: 5,000 lbs Automatic Transmission (2268 kg) - std (2268 kg) - std 7,400 lbs (3356 kg) - max 7,450 lbs (3379 kg) - max —...
Page 552 550 STARTING AND OPERATING Ram 2500 & 3500 2500 Power Wagon 2500 ST SLT Bighorn/ 3500 ST SLT Bighorn/ Lonestar Laramie Out- Lonestar Laramie Out- doorsman doorsman Towing: 10,100 lbs Towing: 12,300 lbs 5.7L HEMI V-8 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (4581 kg) - max (5579 kg) - max —...
Page 553: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 551 NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website addresses: • http://www.ramtrucks.com. • http://www.ramtruck.ca (Canada). Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer.
Page 554: Towing Requirements
552 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s • Do not attempt to tow a trailer with less than the full GVWR and GAWR limits. size spare tire.
Page 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 558 556 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: This module has been designed and verified The user interface consists of the following: with electric trailer brakes and new electric over hydrau- GAIN/ Brake Output Power Display lic systems. Some previous EOH systems may not be Shows the current GAIN setting.
Page 559 STARTING AND OPERATING 557 Manual Brake Control Lever If a fault is detected in the trailer wiring or the Integrated Slide the manual brake control lever to the right to Trailer Brake Module (ITBM), the “Trailer Brake Status activate power to the trailer’s electric brakes independent Indicator Light”...
Page 560 558 STARTING AND OPERATING Adjusting GAIN NOTE: This should only be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of approximately 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h). 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition, functioning normally, and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if necessary.
Page 561 STARTING AND OPERATING 559 6. Press the SELECT button and then press the UP or NOTE: 1500 Models Only – Light Electric and Heavy DOWN buttons until the proper Trailer Brake Type Electric will only be available due to the tow capacities of appears on the screen.
Page 562 560 STARTING AND OPERATING 8. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, CAUTION! level surface at a speed of 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h) and squeeze the manual brake control lever completely. Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss 9.
Page 563 STARTING AND OPERATING 561 compatible with ITBM. To determine the type of The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle brakes on your trailer and the availability of control- but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. lers, check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer.
Page 564: Towing Tips
562 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system or wiring should be performed by a qualified automo- tive technician. If done improperly it may cause damage to the electrical system wiring and could result in serious or fatal injury. Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy...
Page 565 STARTING AND OPERATING 563 NOTE: Using “TOW/HAUL” mode or a lower gear Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. conditions will improve performance and extend trans- mission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build −...
Page 566: Snowplow
564 STARTING AND OPERATING − Air Conditioning CAUTION! Turn off temporarily. Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can SNOWPLOW cause damage to the vehicle. 1500 Models Only WARNING! NOTE: Do not use this model vehicle for snowplow applications. Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely affect performance of the airbag system in a collision.
Page 567 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 Builders Guide. See your authorized dealer, installer or Before Plowing snowplow manufacturer for this information. There are • Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid unique electrical systems that must be connected to level. properly assure operator safety and prevent overloading •...
Page 568 566 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear if necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow GAWR should never be exceeded. season. This will help prevent uneven tire wear. 3. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition of The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is options or passengers, etc.
Page 569 STARTING AND OPERATING 567 Operating Tips General Maintenance Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph (32 km/h) Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the should be maximum operating speed. The operator plow manufacturer’s instructions. should be familiar with the area and surface to be Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery cleaned.
Page 570: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
568 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicles with automatic transmissions should use 4L • Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has range when plowing deep or heavy snow for extended returned to idle and wheels have stopped. Make a periods of time to avoid transmission overheating.
Page 571: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 569 Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. will result. CAUTION! Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is •...
Page 572 570 STARTING AND OPERATING into PARK for recreational towing. Refer to the following CAUTION! (Continued) for the proper transfer case NEUTRAL (N) shifting • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure procedure for your vehicle. outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEU- CAUTION! TRAL (N).
Page 573 STARTING AND OPERATING 571 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) – Manual Shift CAUTION! Transfer Case (If Equipped) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that recreational towing. the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal WARNING! parts.
Page 574 572 STARTING AND OPERATING 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with transmission in DRIVE. Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) – Manual Shift Transfer Case (If Equipped) 10. Turn OFF the engine. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 11.
Page 575 STARTING AND OPERATING 573 7. Shift the transmission into PARK. Shifting Into NEUTRAL – Electronic Shift Transfer Case (If Equipped) 8. Release the brake pedal. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 9. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. recreational towing: 10.
Page 576 574 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Press and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL button CAUTION! (located by the selector switch). The NEUTRAL indicator light will blink while the shift is in progress. The light It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- NEUTRAL is complete.
Page 577 STARTING AND OPERATING 575 • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met CAUTION! prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- If any of these requirements are not met prior to mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in pressing the NEUTRAL button or are no longer met...
Page 578 576 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL – Electronic Shift 8. After the NEUTRAL button has been released, the Transfer Case (If Equipped) transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for selector switch.
Page 579 STARTING AND OPERATING 577 • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met for a transfer case shift to take place and for the prior to pressing the transfer case NEUTRAL button position indicator lights to be operable.
Page 581: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ To Stow The Flat Or Spare ....601 Hazard Warning Flashers ....581 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 582 580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Center Console Shifter — If Equipped ..609 ▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models ....612 ▫ Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles ....613 Towing A Disabled Vehicle .
Page 583: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 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 584: Jacking And Tire Changing
582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 585: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 Removal WARNING! (Continued) To access the jack and jack tools you must remove the • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The plastic access cover, located on the side of the seat. To vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 586 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and sliding the assembly from under the seat. Jack And Tools (2500/3500 Series) Jack And Tools (1500 Series)
Page 587 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 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 588 586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package (in direction of arrows) and tie to the jack using the tie straps. Tying Bag To Jack With Straps Folding Flap And Rolling Bag...
Page 589 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 Jack And Tools Tied Jack And Tools (1500 Series) 4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor, and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt.
Page 590: Removing The Spare Tire
588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Page 591: Preparations
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 592: Instructions
590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. On four-wheel drive Instructions vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4L position. WARNING! 5. Turn the ignition OFF. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to 6. Block both the front and rear of the help prevent personal injury or damage to your wheel diagonally opposite the jacking vehicle:...
Page 593 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on jack. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 594 592 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Placement of the jack: • 1500 Series Trucks When changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below. 4X4 Jacking Location Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench.
Page 595 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593 For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel, Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the CAUTION! drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure drive tubes extending to the rear.
Page 596 594 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 2500/3500 Series Trucks Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wrench. The tube extension, may be used, but is not wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind required.
Page 597 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 4x4 Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location (All) For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel, Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube.
Page 598 596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. On CAUTION! single rear-wheel (SRW) trucks, install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the wheel Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure nuts toward the wheel.
Page 599: Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped WARNING! The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al- For 2500/3500 single rear-wheel (SRW) models, use the ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off.
Page 600 598 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off the CAUTION! wheel skins. Insert the flat tip completely and using a • Use a back-and-forth motion to remove the hub back-and-forth motion, loosen the wheel skin.
Page 601: Wheel Nuts
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 Wheel Nuts seated against the wheel. The wheel nuts should then be All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi- tightened to recommended torque. Tighten the wheel nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the nuts to final torque in increments.
Page 602 600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8-Stud — Dual Rear Wheels Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting the Dual wheels are flat-mounted and center-piloted. The lug inner and outer wheels. Align these slots when assem- nuts are a two-piece assembly. When the tires are being bling the wheels for best access to the tire valve on the rotated or replaced, clean these lug nuts and add two inner wheel.
Page 603: To Stow The Flat Or Spare
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 601 These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the torques listed in the table. Go through the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved.
Page 604: Hoisting
602 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HOISTING WARNING! A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle.
Page 605: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603 NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack Preparations For Jump-Start follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the precautions. engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly. NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a CAUTION! protective cap.
Page 606: Jump-Starting Procedure
604 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 607 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 605 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 608: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
606 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 609: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 607 CAUTION! WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 610: Shift Lever Override
608 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck moved out of the PARK position, you can use one of the following procedures to temporarily move the shift lever: vehicle.
Page 611: Center Console Shifter - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 609 Center Console Shifter — If Equipped To access the override, carefully remove (using a flat- bladed screwdriver) the override access cover which is located on the right of the shift lever gate. 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2.
Page 612: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
610 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the 5. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. override tab through the access port on the center con- 6. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. sole.
Page 613 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 611 Towing Wheels OFF 2WD Models 4WD Models Condition the Ground See instructions in “Recreational Tow- ing” under “Starting and Operating” If transmission is operable: • Transmission in PARK • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow NONE •...
Page 614: Two-Wheel Drive Models
612 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Two-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- do not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Page 615: Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 613 If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than case is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF ground.
Page 617 (Four-Wheel Drive) Models (Ram Trucks Only) ....631 Dealer Service ......624...
Page 618 616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ....632 Vehicle Storage ..... . . 661 ▫...
Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 ▫ Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..674 Equipped ......671 ▫...
Page 620: Engine Compartment - 3.7L
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 —...
Page 621: Engine Compartment - 4.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 —...
Page 622: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 —...
Page 623: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 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 the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 624: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 625: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 626: Dealer Service
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 627: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 The best time to check the engine oil level is about five CAUTION! (Continued) minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will that protect the performance and durability of improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Page 628 626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change CAUTION! intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is Engine Oil Selection not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 629: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and ber should not be used.
Page 630: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters maintenance intervals. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air WARNING! cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended.
Page 631 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 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 632: Air Conditioner Maintenance
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 633: Front Driveshaft Lubrication - 2500/3500
Front Driveshaft Lubrication – 2500/3500 When performing other underhood services, the hood (Four-Wheel Drive) Models (Ram Trucks Only) latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil cleaned and lubricated.
Page 634: Adding Washer Fluid
632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a be checked for fluid level at regular intervals.
Page 635: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust Commercially available windshield washer solvents system. are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;...
Page 636 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
Page 637 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 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 638: Cooling System
636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection WARNING! at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or With the engine at normal operating temperature (but steam from your radiator.
Page 639 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper CAUTION! (Continued) maintenance intervals. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Selection Of Coolant coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- Use only the manufacturer’s recommended engine cool- tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they ant (antifreeze).
Page 640 638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 Disposal Of Used Coolant WARNING! Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- rules for your community.
Page 642 640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To check the coolant level: 1. Open the coolant reservoir. 3. Check the coolant level on the dipstick. The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for 2.
Page 643 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the a month.
Page 644: Brake System
642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is WARNING! equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or •...
Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! (Continued) the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that should be conducted.
Page 646: Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE For 1500 Model axles, the fluid level should be even with WARNING! (Continued) the bottom of the fill hole (within 1/4 in (6.4 mm) of edge • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- of hole) for the FDU215 HD front axle and C235FE rear nate the brake fluid.
Page 647: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will Transfer Case result in corrosion and possible failure of differential Drain And Refill components. Operation of the vehicle in water, as may be Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper encountered in some off-highway types of service, will maintenance intervals.
Page 648: Automatic Transmission
646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque mance.
Page 649 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 Fluid Level Check 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake The fluid level should be checked when the engine is pedal. fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmission is at 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- normal operating temperature.
Page 650: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE between the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated with the fluid at approximately 70°F (21°C) (room tem- position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the perature).
Page 651 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 • Insects, tree sap and tar. trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, •...
Page 652 650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and finish.
Page 653 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 • Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint or equivalent on CAUTION! scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
Page 654 652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt cloth and remove stain.
Page 655 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 Cleaning Headlights cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to quarter window equipped with the radio antenna.
Page 656 654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance rinse all loose dirt from your truck bed and clean your Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical truck at least twice per year using the MOPAR solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Spray-On Bedliner Conditioner available at your local Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
Page 657 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 Repairing The Spray-On Bedliner WARNING! While extremely tough, it is possible to damage a Spray-On Bedliner. One common condition is when Do not use silicon-based protection products to clean loading a heavy pallet and dragging that pallet across the your bedliner.
Page 658: Fuses
656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center con- tains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. 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 659 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Diesel Powertrain 30 Amp Transfer Case Module Pink Control Module – If Pink Equipped 30 Amp Rear Defroster 25 Amp Driver Door Node Pink Natural 60 Amp...
Page 660 658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Front Wiper Ground/ 20 Amp Front Heated Seat & Pink Low/High Yellow Steering Wheel 20 Amp Washer Control 20 Amp Rear Heated Seats Blue Yellow 25 Amp...
Page 661 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Main #2 Instrument 15 Amp Center Stop Lamp Yellow Cluster/Wireless Con- Blue trol Module/ITM/ 25 Amp Automatic Shutdown Siren/Multifunction Natural 1 and 2 Switch (Steering Col- 15 Amp Instrument Cluster...
Page 662 660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Driver’s Door Switch 10 Amp Park Assist Module/ Climate Control Sys- tem Module/IR 10 Amp Ignition Switch Sensor/Compass Module 15 Amp Powertrain Control 15 Amp Left Front &...
Page 663: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we • When installing the totally integrated power mod- recommend that you take the following steps to mini- mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched.
Page 664: Replacement Bulbs
662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer • When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until fully for replacement instructions. seated; the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base. full sweep when the ignition switch is turned to the Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.
Page 665: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663 BULB REPLACEMENT Dual Or Quad Headlamp/Front Park And Turn Signal — If Equipped 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. 3. Remove the four plastic push-in fasteners that secure the upper radiator seal to the grille support and both fender ledges.
Page 666 664 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 8. Reach through the access hole of the wheel house 10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the splash shield and lift the slide lock upward far enough to bulb socket. disengage it from the lock post on the back of the front 11.
Page 667: Fog Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 665 Fog Lamps Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access 1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed the back of the front fog lamp housing. sheetmetal.
Page 668 666 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard bulb socket. side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post 4.
Page 669: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) With Cargo Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ⁄ turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing. 2.
Page 670 668 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket. CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. •...
Page 671: Cab Top Clearance Lamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 669 Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped 2. Rotate the socket ⁄ turn and pull it from the lamp assembly. 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp.
Page 672: Rear Lamp Bar Id Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
670 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. 2. Turn the socket ⁄ turn counterclockwise to access the bulb. Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 1.
Page 673: Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 671 Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If 1. Push rearward on the side marker lamp assembly. Equipped 2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender. 3. Turn the socket ⁄ turn counterclockwise and remove from assembly to access the bulb. 4.
Page 674: Fluid Capacities
672 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 32 Gallons 121 Liters (Optional) 2500/3500 Shortbed Models 34 Gallons 129 Liters 2500/3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons 132 Liters...
Page 675 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 673 U.S. Metric Cooling System 3.7L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 14 Quarts 13 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 4.7L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 14 Quarts 13 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 5.7L Engine — 1500 Models (MOPAR Antifreeze/ 16 Quarts 15 Liters Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
Page 676: Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
674 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 677 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 675 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Spark Plugs – 4.7L Engine Upper Bank — FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [.99 mm]) Lower Bank — FR8T1332 (Gap 0.051 in [1.30 mm]) Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) Fuel Selection –...
Page 678: Chassis
676 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission - Gasoline MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Engines Only ATF+4 product. Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – BW44–44 Only MOPAR BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid or equivalent.
Page 679 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....678 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..680...
Page 680 678 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 681 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 679 NOTE: referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- even if the oil change indicator message is NOT...
Page 682 680 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month CAUTION! • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or Failure to perform the required maintenance items damage. may result in damage to the vehicle. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
Page 683 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 681 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 684: Service Schedule
682 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 685 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 683 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 686 684 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). ❏...
Page 687 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 685 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 688 686 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 689 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 687 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). ❏...
Page 690 688 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 691 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 689 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 692 690 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 693 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 691 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 694 692 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 695 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 693 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 mechanic.
Page 697: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......697 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 698 696 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 703 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......703 ▫...
Page 699: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 697 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 700: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
698 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (866) 726–4636 •...
Page 701: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 699 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 702: Warranty Information
700 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 703: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 701 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 704 702 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 705 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 706 704 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 707 INDEX...
Page 708 706 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..637 Alarm System (Security Alarm) ....19 Adding Fuel ......538 Alarm, Panic .
Page 709 INDEX 707 Automatic Transmission ....380 Body Builders Guide ..... . . 6 Adding Fluid .
Page 710 708 INDEX Camper ....... 238 Child Restraint ......70,71 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 711 INDEX 709 Console, Overhead ..... . . 188 Dealer Service ......624 Contract, Service .
Page 712 710 INDEX Dual Rear Wheels ..... 515,600 Jump Starting ..... . . 602 Overheating .
Page 713 INDEX 711 Overheating ......581 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Temperature Gauge ....250 Cruising Range .
Page 714 712 INDEX Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....606 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ... 190 Front Axle (Differential) .
Page 715 INDEX 713 Guide, Body Builders ..... . 6 Heater ....... 356 GVWR .
Page 716 714 INDEX Instrument Panel and Controls ....245 Lane Change and Turn Signals ....166 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .
Page 717 INDEX 715 Cargo ......164 Oil Pressure ......261 Center Mounted Stop .
Page 718 716 INDEX Door ......30 Mirrors ....... . 96 Power Door .
Page 719 INDEX 717 Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) ..186 Identification Logo ....626 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....84 Materials Added to .
Page 720 718 INDEX Parking Brake ......478 Power Steering Fluid ..... 676 Passing Light .
Page 721 INDEX 719 Reclining Rear Seats ..... . 148 Restraint, Head ......151 Recorder, Event Data .
Page 722: Bags
720 INDEX Extender ......55 Sentry Key Programming ....18 Front Seat .
Page 723 INDEX 721 Sliding Rear Window Wheel, Tilt ......169 Power ......221 Steering Wheel Audio Controls .
Page 724: Vehicle
722 INDEX Tip Start ......376 Radial ......504 Tire and Loading Information Placard .
Page 725 INDEX 723 Traction Control ......482 Transmitter Battery Service Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....491 (Remote Keyless Entry) .
Page 726 724 INDEX Variance, Compass ..... . . 281 Wheel Nut Torque ..... . . 599 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Page 727 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully signals.
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