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Page 2 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 a 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 ..... . . 38 ▫...
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 • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/ button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Turn To On”...
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and WARNING! deactivated through the Electronic Vehicle Information • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Center (EVIC). For more information on Remote Start Comfort System operation refer to “Electronic Vehicle vehicles in hot weather.
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 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the power door LOCK switch while the Key Auto Unlock Doors — If Equipped Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when power locks will not operate.
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Child-Protection Door Lock To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade To provide a safer environment for children riding in the screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to rear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle engage and disengage the Child-Protection locks.
Page 36: Windows
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS WARNING! Power Windows — If Equipped Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged.
Page 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 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: Wind Buffeting
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen- Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains ears.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Please pay close attention to the information in this WARNING! section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as Infants in rear facing child restraints should never possible.
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 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pull the black buckle latch plate forward from the cab back panel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is an audible “click”.
Page 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 Safety seatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it.
Page 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 and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear 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 The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly changes should be consistent with anticipated climate injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
Page 87: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 88: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The make sure that all windows are closed and the climate Vehicle control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT Seat Belts use the recirculation mode.
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 ......95 ▫...
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 ▫ Security ......197 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ....201 ▫...
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Center Storage Compartment — Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped ..221 If Equipped ......214 Rambox —...
Page 97: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 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 98: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 99: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 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 100: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors — If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. Power Mirror Controls 1 — Mirror Select Buttons 2 — Four-Way Mirror Control Switch Power Mirror Controls To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-...
Page 101: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Page 102: Illuminated Vanity Mirror - If Equipped
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. Equipped To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod”...
Page 103: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out- board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in or out).
Page 104: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED entering an automated car wash. Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al- A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile and can be adjusted separately.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • www.jeep.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in • or call 1–877–855–8400 English, Spanish, or French languages. Uconnect™...
Page 106: Operation
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “Operation”...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and and then dial. The number will appear in the display then dial the corresponding phone number, which of certain radios.
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will Transfer From Mobile Phone allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, book entry, if desired.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest NOTE: downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- •...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook • Press the • Press the button to begin. button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 114: Phone Call Features
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call The following features can be accessed through the Currently In Progress Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Conference Call Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to “Conference Call”...
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: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle ▫ 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 Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Some models are equipped with a six-way power pas- • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your outboard side of the seat.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in chest.
Page 144: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Front Heated Seats NOTE: • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The two to five minutes.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start Press the switch once to select HIGH- On models that are equipped with remote start, the level heating. Press the switch a sec- driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on ond time to select LOW-level heating.
Page 147: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two Press the switch once to choose HIGH, to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will press it a second time to choose LOW. turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
Page 148: Manual Seat Adjuster - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The the seat forward or backward. Release the bar once you manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat have reached the desired position.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Dump Feature —...
Page 150: 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the desired position. 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — If Equipped 2. Fold the seatback forward. Both the left and right rear seatbacks can be folded down and used as a table. To fold down either rear seatback: 1.
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 NOTE: • The rear center head restraint (Crew Cab and Quad Cab) has only one adjustment position that is used to aid in the routing of a tether. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
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 Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. Safety Latch (1500 Series Shown)
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. When the headlight switch is on the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and instrument 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 (Available With The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles 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 light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show defective.
Page 169: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 High/Low Beam Switch Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past Windshield Wipers the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent multifunction lever.
Page 170: Intermittent Wiper System
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washers The intermittent feature of this system was designed for To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to with a variable pause between cycles, desirable.
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 When the ParkSense switch is pressed to PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic disable the system, the instrument cluster will Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” mes- Your Instrument Panel”...
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 that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the EQUIPPED vehicle. The following table shows the approximate Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear distances for each zone: Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen Zones...
Page 189: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Turning ParkView On Or Off — With CAUTION! Navigation/Multimedia Radio • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is 2.
Page 190: Overhead Console - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console is located on the headliner above the review mirror. The overhead console contains the following features: • Courtesy/Reading Lights • Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped •...
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 (RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing on the corresponding lens. Rear Passenger Courtesy/Reading Light NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
Page 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 buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds. The Electronic Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display “CLEAR- before you begin programming.
Page 194: Programming A Rolling Code
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 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: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 NOTE: CUPHOLDERS • When the power inverter switch is pressed, there will Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — be a delay of approximately one second before the (40–20–40 Seats) power inverter status indicator turns on. The status The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray at the indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether bottom of the center stack.
Page 212: Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 213: Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab STORAGE Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders Glove Box Storage located in the center armrest. The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 215: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 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 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Bin With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin.
Page 218: Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 219: Seatback Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 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...
Page 220: Storage (Regular Cab)
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage (Regular Cab) Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under the length of the cab. the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com- partment.
Page 221: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 CAUTION! Always lift the storage compartment lids by using the handle. Failure to lift the lids by using the handle can result in damage to the lids. Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models) Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat.
Page 222: Rear Window Features
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control panel. Press this button to turn on •...
Page 223: Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped The switch for the power sliding rear window is located A locking device in the center of the window helps to on the overhead console.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Unfolding the Load Floor 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. Load Floor In Open Position 3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor. Unfolding The Load Floor 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor. 3.
Page 226: Rambox - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED The RamBox system is an integrated pickup box storage and cargo management system consisting of three fea- tures: • Integrated box side storage bins • Cargo extender/divider • Bed rail tie-down system RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the pickup box.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 CAUTION! Failure to follow the following items could cause damage to the vehicle: • Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is properly secured. • Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The interior of the RamBox will automatically illumi- CAUTION! nate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic illumination switch, there is a manual on/off switch Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time located at the rear of each storage bin.
Page 229: Rambox Safety Warning
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 RamBox Safety Warning CAUTION! (Continued) Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal • Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should be injury or damage to your vehicle: minimized to prevent damage to the lid and latching/hinging mechanisms.
Page 230: Bed Extender - If Equipped
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE RamBox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside Lever — If Equipped the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha- attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Storage Position The storage position for the bed extender is at the front of the truck bed which maximizes the bed cargo area when not in use. To install the bed extender into the storage position, perform the following: 1.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. With the side gates open, position the extender fully 3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard forward in the bed against the front panel. ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops. Storage Position Cargo Tie Down Loop...
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure gates in the closed position. the panel into place and assist against theft. Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the...
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the bed extender into a divider position per- form the following: 1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates. Center Handle And Lock 1 —...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Aligning Gate To Slots Side Gates Closed 3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends 5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place are secured into the intended slots of the bed. and assist against theft.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE additional cargo room is needed. The extender position 2. Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the utilizes a locating pin and rotating handle located on both center handle vertically in order to release the extender sides of the truck bed near the tailgate.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure WARNING! into place. To reduce the risk of potential injury or property damage: • Cargo must be secured. • Do not exceed cargo load rating of your vehicle. •...
Page 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: Slide-In Campers
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: Removing The Tailgate
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: Locking Tailgate
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
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....245 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped....267 Switch Bank Button Description .
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Compass / Temperature Display ..279 ▫ 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 ..... . 355 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 1. TOW/HAUL Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information. Upper Switch Bank 2. ESC OFF The upper switch bank is located on the center of the Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information. 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 means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). dependent upon your personal driving style. LoW tirE Unless reset, this message will continue to display each When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN display will toggle between Lo and tirE for three cycles.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Engine Temperature Warning Light Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information. tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the 18.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifold cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information heater system. The number of cycles and the length of the Center (EVIC).
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. ON/RUN position.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system which The TPMS has been optimized for the original monitors the emissions and engine control sys- equipment tires and wheels.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27. Air Bag Warning Light CAUTION! This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on damage to the engine control system.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is or faster with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the not functioning and that service is required.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this warn- 32. Charging System Light ing light will display in the Electronic Vehicle Informa- This light shows the status of the electrical charg- tion Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Informa- ing system.
Page 269: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 33. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- trol (ESC) is off. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • Compass and Outside Temperature • Audio Information •...
Page 271: Evic Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Right front turn signal lamp out Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub- • Left rear turn signal lamp out menus. • Right rear turn signal lamp out SELECT Button •...
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Wrong Key • Remote start aborted — Fuel low • Damaged Key • Remote start active — Key to Run • Key not programmed • Remote start disabled — System fault • Key In Ignition •...
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Blind spot detection unavailable • Memory 1 Profile Recall • Automatic High Beams on • Memory 2 Profile Recall • Automatic High Beams off • Adjustable Pedals Unavail — Veh in Reverse • Clearing channels •...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control Light Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This light will turn on when the electronic The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 If the light remains lit with the engine running, your shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Loose Gascap Indicator light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the If the vehicle diagnostic system determines light goes off. that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator CAUTION! will display in the telltale display area.
Page 277: Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance To Empty (Dte) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Oil Change Due 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds. indicator system. The Oil Change Due message will 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Saver Mode This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving ECO will display in the Compass / Outside Temperature in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify line of the EVIC. This message will appear whenever the driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 279: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 • Trip B significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display. Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset.
Page 280: Vehicle Info
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. PSI”...
Page 281: Units
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 NOTE: Compass / Temperature Display • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi facing.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL temperature sensor caused by the snowplow. In addi- NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and tion, on vehicles equipped with Automatic Tempera- an environment free from large metallic objects such as ture Control (ATC), it is suggested that the interior buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, cabin temperature be manually controlled should the etc.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, EVIC.
Page 284: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the System Setup Press and release the UP or DOWN button until System (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, Setup displays in the EVIC. Press the SELECT button to then press the SELECT button.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 route, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destina- Auto Unlock Doors tion is reached. To make your selection, press and release When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the the feature showing the system has been activated or the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is...
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL scroll up or down until the preferred setting is high- seat features will automatically turn on when tempera- lighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a tures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the above 80°...
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Sound Horn With Lock Headlamp Off Delay When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds This feature may be selected with or without the Flash when exiting the vehicle.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic High Beams — If Equipped been deactivated. When this feature is deactivated, the When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To operation.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Key-Off Power Delay Hill Start Assist (HSA) When this feature is selected, the power window When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD “Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), Operating”...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Sensitivity — If Trailer Brake Type Equipped When this feature is selected, the Trailer Brake Type can The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be set be changed between “Light Electric” and “Heavy Elec- to Far, set to Near or turned Off.
Page 291: Equipped
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 SEEK Button Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of 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 MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust Top 40 Top 40 the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Weather Weather control knob.
Page 306: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 308: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported. following table are supported. In addition, variable bit Playback of MP3 Files rates (VBR) are also supported.
Page 311: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
Page 312: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the System Activation AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you down. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access on or above the antenna. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll Reception Quality...
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
Page 316: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). not fully support the iPod control features.
Page 317: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- charged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/ MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.
Page 318: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons playing a track, skips to the next track or press the To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode and access VR button and say Next Track .
Page 319: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 during play mode will jump to the next track in the SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the previ- Track .
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock- • Preset 2 – Artists wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying • Preset 3 – Albums the track detail on the radio display. Once the track • Preset 4 – Genres to be played is highlighted on the radio display, press the TUNE control knob to select and start •...
Page 321: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired WARNING! track in that list. Not all iPod or external USB device sub-menu levels are available on this system. Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB device while driving.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play Mode Next Track When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next track some devices require the music to be initiated on the music on your cellular phone.
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 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES NOTE: The “1” and “2” soft-keys are displayed for the Controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of the headphone channels. Touch 1 or 2 based on which screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear channel you want to change, select the new mode from VES Controls screen.
Page 326: Play Video Games
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Play Video Games • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC input jacks located on the back of the center console. tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES 3. Touch the 1 or 2 based on the headphone channel you Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE want to change. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 329: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. choose an audio source.
Page 331: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Important Notes For Single Video Screen System Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the simultaneously. radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. on the left side of the screen. 2. While looking at Screen 1, highlight DISC by either •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 NOTE: • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key. • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-...
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 end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and WMA between 64 and 192Kbps. Variable bit rates are also files must always end with the extension .wma or supported. For both formats, the recommended .WMA . To prevent incorrect playback, do not use sample rate is either 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or Display visible errors that persists for 2.0 seconds, the DVD Other Language Setup player will attempt to continue playing the disc by skipping forward 1.0 to 3.0 seconds at a time. If the end of the disc is reached, the DVD player will return to the beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the first track.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 All of the Language settings have a special Other setting selecting the digit, press the remote control’s Right to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- cursor button to select the next digit. Repeat this digit lish.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rating and Password Setup The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a password) and the default password is 0000. The Rating and Password settings work together to control the types of DVDs that your family watches. Most DVD- Video discs have a rating (from 1 to 8) assigned to them where lower numbers are designated for all audiences and higher numbers are designated for more adult audiences.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. •...
Page 355: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 General Information This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 356: Radio Operation
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the right hand control CD Player will switch modes to Radio, CD or other valid audio Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next source.
Page 357: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES wiping from center to edge. Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 3.
Page 358: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with outside temperature display, the display may show higher temperatures than the outside ambient tempera- ture. The higher displayed temperature is due to blocked or reduced airflow to the underhood ambient tempera- ture sensor caused by the snowplow.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Front Blower Control temperatures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red There are four blower speeds. Use this area, indicates warmer temperatures. control to regulate the amount of air NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems forced through the system in any lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- mode you select.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at Bi-Level Mode the windshield.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • In cold or damp weather, the use of the Recirculation Recirculation Control Press this button to choose between mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because outside air intake or recirculation of of moisture buildup inside the vehicle.
Page 362: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Economy Mode MAX A/C If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to For maximum cooling, when MAX turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor. A/C is selected the A/C is turned on Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired automatically and the air is recircu- temperature.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • When occupants in the vehicle select an Auto mode operation, Auto blower operation is set by using rotary knobs on the control unit and a comfort temperature setting by using the temperature up and down but- tons.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by selected, or by adjusting the blower control knob and adjusting the blower control knob. The fan will now setting the fan to any fixed speed.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL NOTE: While operating in the other modes, the system mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 367: Summer Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 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 368: Vacation/Storage
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 369: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Operating Tips...
Page 371: Starting And Operating
▫ Six–Speed Automatic Transmission (4.7L And 5.7L Engine) — 1500 Models Only ..391 ▫ After Starting ..... . . 378 ▫...
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped . . 412 Stabilizer/Sway Bar System — Power Wagon Only ....... 432 ▫...
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 ▫ Winch Accessories ....461 Limited-Slip Differential ....451 ▫...
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped . . . 482 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....503 ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped ..483 ▫...
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 ▫ 5.7L Engine ......531 Tire Chains ......512 ▫...
Page 376 ▫ Certification Label ....541 ▫ 1500 Models Only ....561...
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 ▫ Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ....565 Models ......566 ▫...
Page 378: Starting Procedures
376 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 379: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 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 380: After Starting
110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not 1500 Models have enough power to continue running when the key The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on fob is released.
Page 381: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 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 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 383: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Key Ignition Park Interlock Four–Speed Automatic Transmission (3.7L This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Engine) — If Equipped lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK The shift lever position display (located in the instrument before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be PARK done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the This range supplements the parking brake by locking the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake transmission.
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is position to the ON/RUN position, and also press running.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 • Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated WARNING! in the PARK gate. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE torque converter clutch engagement. This is done to This range should be used for most city and highway prevent transmission damage due to overheating. driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the “Trans- shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 5.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift lever is in the DRIVE position. For example, if you shift the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third gear, but will shift down into second and first gear normally.
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 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 an accident or personal injury. Screen Display Actual Gear(s) Allowed NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), tap the shift lever to the Console Shift Lever left (-) (console shift) or the ERS (-) switch down (column...
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 gear). The transmission will to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow- mode, the transmission will downshift into third gear.
Page 393: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (4.7L And 5.7L Engine) - 1500 Models Only
Torque Converter Clutch Six–Speed Automatic Transmission A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been (4.7L And 5.7L Engine) — 1500 Models Only included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. The shift lever position display (located in the instrument A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission provides a Gear Ranges precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new NEUTRAL into another gear range. vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is position to the ON/RUN position, and also press running.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 • Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated WARNING! in the PARK gate. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal This range should be used for most city and highway operating limits, the powertrain controller will modify the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- transmission shift schedule and expand the range of shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 During cold temperatures, transmission operation may PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- be modified depending on engine and transmission ate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- an authorized dealer for service without damaging the proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to transmission.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- when towing a trailer on certain grades. In ERS mode, mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your gears 1 though 3 are underdrive gears, and ERS 4 is direct earliest possible convenience.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 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 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation WARNING! The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth gears). The trans- Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a mission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their the following conditions are present: grip and the vehicle could skid, causing and accident or personal injury.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 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 404: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - 2500 Models Only
402 STARTING AND OPERATING warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of Six–Speed Automatic Transmission driving]. Because top gear is disabled, and the engine (5.7L Engine) — 2500 Models Only speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not The shift lever position display (located in the instrument engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be PARK done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the This range supplements the parking brake by locking the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake transmission.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is position to the ON/RUN position, and also press running.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that WARNING! it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 DRIVE If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal This range should be used for most city and highway operating limits, the powertrain controller will modify the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- transmission shift schedule and expand the range of shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING During cold temperatures, transmission operation may to operate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be be modified depending on engine and transmission driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- aging the transmission.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- switch will activate ERS mode, display the current gear in mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your the instrument cluster, and maintain that gear as the top earliest possible convenience.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the ERS (+) Overdrive Operation switch until “D” is once again displayed in the shift lever The automatic transmission includes an electronically position indicator in the instrument cluster. controlled Overdrive (fifth and sixth gears).
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 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 414: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
412 STARTING AND OPERATING transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usu- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF ally after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of driving]. EQUIPPED Because sixth gear is disabled, and engine speed is Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a higher when the torque converter clutch is not en- manually shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted gaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not...
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 When additional traction is required, the 4H and 4L When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed is positions can be used to lock the front and rear drive- approximately three times that of the 2H or 4H positions shafts together and force the front and rear wheels to at a given road speed.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Delayed shifts out of four-wheel drive may be For additional information on the appropriate use of each experienced due to uneven tire wear, low or uneven tire transfer case mode position, see the information below: pressures, excessive vehicle loading, or cold tempera- tures.
Page 417: Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 2H Or 4H ⇔ 4L Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range locks the front With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear the transmission into NEUTRAL.
Page 418: Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
416 STARTING AND OPERATING method is with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4L with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). • Do not attempt to shift into or from 4L while the transmission is in gear.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 • Neutral (NEUTRAL) NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the recessed button located on the lower left This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer case driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing street and highway conditions on dry, hard surfaced...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the The “SVC 4WD Warning Light” monitors the electronic selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. shift four-wheel drive system. If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: means that the four-wheel drive system is not function-...
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine WARNING! speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. Take care You or others could be injured if you leave the not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the (40 km/h).
Page 422: Shifting Procedure
420 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOCK Shifting Procedure Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range locks the front NOTE: and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 2WD⇔ 4WD LOCK 2WD Or 4WD LOCK⇔ 4WD LOW Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired position. NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with gear noise may be heard.
Page 424: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - If Equipped
422 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a Alternate Procedure shift to take place and for the position indicator lights 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON 2.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two–wheel drive position (2WD) or four- wheel drive position (4WD AUTO) for normal street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads).
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING When additional traction is required, the transfer case Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD, the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front 4LOW, and 4WD AUTO) are located on the instrument and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- WARNING! tinue to flash. Always engage the parking brake when powering 3. The transfer case will not shift. down the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD Warning Light” is NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all illuminated.
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends For additional information on the appropriate use of each on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each transfer case mode position, see the information below: wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the drivetrain.
Page 429: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 4WD LOW position will remain ON, and the newly selected Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low position indicator light will continue to flash until all speed four-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear drive- the requirements for the selected position have been shafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate met.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. Use either of tor pedal after turning the control switch.
Page 431: Axle Locker System (2500 Models Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a 2. With the ignition switch in the ON position and the engine either OFF or running, shift the transmission into shift to take place and for the position indicator lights NEUTRAL.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING position, the rear axle is locked. In the FRONT/REAR CAUTION! LOCK position, the front and rear axles are locked. • Do not lock the front or rear axle on hard surfaced NOTE: Even when the axles are in the AXLE UNLOCK roads.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 NOTE: Left to right wheel speed difference may be NOTE: The rear axle must be locked before the front necessary to allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator axle will lock. light is flashing after placing the switch in the REAR To unlock the front axle;...
Page 434: Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
432 STARTING AND OPERATING STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar. This system allows greater front suspension travel in off-road situations. Due to the use of taller springs, this vehicle has an increased ride height of approximately 1.9 in (48.3 mm) in the front and 1.5 in (38.1 mm) in the rear.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 NOTE: The stabilizer/sway bar may be torque locked WARNING! due to left and right suspension height differences. This Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on condition is due to driving surface differences or vehicle hard surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph loading.
Page 436: Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
434 STARTING AND OPERATING SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON steering damper. In addition, this vehicle is equipped ONLY with boxed cross members and fore/aft rails. This addi- tional protection allows the vehicle to be utilized in Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics severe off-road situations that would be considered im- Your vehicle has excellent on and off-road capabilities.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 high water fording characteristics with the ability to cross The Basics Of Off-Road Driving a pool of water, without stopping, 24 inches deep at a You will encounter many types of terrain driving off- maximum speed of 10 mph (16 km/h) and a pool of road.
Page 438: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
436 STARTING AND OPERATING use 4L (Low Range) in rain, ice, snow, mud, sand, to get CAUTION! heavy loads rolling, improve traction, or whenever 4H (High Range) traction will not do the job. Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials.
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 no more than a ⁄ turn quickly back and forth, while hole, get out and determine how deep it is, if there are still applying throttle. This will allow the tires to get a any hidden obstacles and if the vehicle can be safely fresh bite and help maintain your momentum.
Page 440: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
438 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and Crossing obstacles can cause abrupt steering system total loss of air pressure. To reduce the risk of tire loading which could cause you to loose control of unseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, reduce your vehicle.
Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 the tire is tougher and thicker than the side wall and is caught in a rut, dig a small trench to the right or left at a designed to take the abuse. Always look ahead and make 45-degree angle ahead of the front tires.
Page 442: Hill Climbing
440 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will increases the risk of underbody damage. become high centered.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 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 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING ability to proceed then make sure you are in 4L (Low sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable Range) with the transmission in first gear (manually soils. If possible transverse the incline at an angle select first gear on automatic transmissions) and pro- heading slightly up or down.
Page 445: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 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 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING crossing is the water depth, current and bottom con- CAUTION! ditions. On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in, effectively increasing the water level on the vehicle. Be Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, transfer sure to consider this when determining the depth and case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive the ability to safely cross.
Page 447: Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 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 448: Vehicle Recovery
446 STARTING AND OPERATING form to the ground contour. Different terrain, tires, and Vehicle Recovery vehicles require different tire pressure. Hard surfaces like If you drive off-road, you may encounter a situation rock and heavier vehicles require higher pressures than where you will need to recover your vehicle.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 • 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 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 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 452: After Driving Off-Road
450 STARTING AND OPERATING as you power the winch in. Be careful not to allow always a good idea to check for damage. That way you slack in the cable as you recover the vehicle. Do not try can get any problems taken care of right away and have to guide the cable into the drum.
Page 453: Limited-Slip Differential
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 • 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 454: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
452 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 455: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 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 456: Shallow Standing Water
454 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 457: Off-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 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 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 459: Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 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 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 461: Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components...
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 463: Winch Accessories
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 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 464: Operating Your Winch
462 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 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 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 2. Put on gloves. 3. Disengage the clutch to allow free spooling of the winch drum, rotate the clutch lever on the winch to disengage. Freespooling conserves battery power. 1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and wire rope for damage.
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook strap. Free and over-wrapped when slackened, leading to wire rope the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach the hook damage. To prevent losing the end, hold the hook strap strap to the hook (if not attached).
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 NOTE: How to choose an anchor point: A secure anchor is critical to winching operations. An anchor must be strong enough to hold while winching. Natural an- chors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the cable as low as possible.
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. Attach the Clevis/D-shackle and Tree Trunk Protector. 8. Lock the clutch. Lock the winch drum by rotating the Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap or chain clutch lever on the winch to engage. and through the hook loop, being careful not to over NOTE: Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are 10. Put wire rope under tension. Using the remote con- secured and free of debris before continuing with the trol switch, slowly wind the wire rope until no slack winching procedure.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING 12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatly 13. In certain situations you wound around the spooling drum. Improper winding may decide to throw a heavy can cause damage to the wire rope. blanket or similar object over the wire rope.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatch For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be block. Your situation may have other no people zones. slowly driven while being pulled by the winch. Continue pulling until the vehicle is on stable ground.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: So, line up pulls as straight ahead as possible and stop • Avoid overheating the winch motor. For extended winching if the wire rope comes close to the tie rods or winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allow the mounting plate.
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 19. Store the hook on the most outboard loop of the tow NOTE: Always store the remote control in a protected, hook. clean, dry area. Rigging Techniques Various winching situations will require application of other winching techniques. These could range from too little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight line rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or main- taining a straight-line pulling situation.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 How To Change The Pulling Direction All winching operations should have a straight line from 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 Double Line vehicle’s frame/tow hook and run the wire rope through a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchor point. Do not attach the hook to the mounting kit. Secure to the anchor point with a tree trunk protector or choker chain.
Page 479: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 NOTE: CAUTION! • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate that Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end there is a problem with the power steering system. of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when •...
Page 480: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
478 STARTING AND OPERATING MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load system as the chemicals can damage your power and cruise conditions.
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 482: Brake System
480 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or the parking brake. Always apply the parking injury.
Page 483: 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM braking capability, the remaining system will still func- Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic tion with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- will be evident by increased pedal travel during applica- tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist...
Page 484: Traction Control System (Tcs) - If Equipped
482 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s), and engine WARNING! power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and • ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics stability. A feature of the TCS functions similarly to a limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase across a driven axle.
Page 485: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 applies optimum pressure to the brakes. The system WARNING! (Continued) applies optimum pressure to the brakes in emergency • The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including braking conditions. This can help reduce braking dis- those resulting from excessive speed in turns, tances.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING and the vehicle will roll down the incline. The system will WARNING! release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied. There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 7%), with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer During operation, HSA will activate the brake control where the system will not activate and slight rolling system and a clicking noise may occur.
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Towing And Hauling With HSA WARNING! The HSA system does not know if your vehicle is loaded • If you use a trailer brake controller with your or towing a trailer unless the TOW/HAUL switch, lo- cated on the center stack, is selected.
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. With the engine running and the brake applied, rotate WARNING! (Continued) the steering wheel 180° counterclockwise from center. • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle 4. Press the “ESC Off” switch four times within 20 sec- on a hill without putting the transmission in onds.
Page 489: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 EVIC Equipped Vehicles the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on a EVIC priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA feature, understeer condition.
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING this mode. This mode should be used for almost all ESC Partial Off driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” or “ESP Off” for specific reasons as noted below. Off”...
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily holding the “ESC Off” switch for five seconds when the pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while vehicle is stopped and the engine is running. After five the vehicle is in motion.
Page 492: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
490 STARTING AND OPERATING with off-road driving but ESC function returns to provide ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h). ESC OFF Indicator Light The “ESC Off Indicator Light” will always be illuminated The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator when ESC is off.
Page 493: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- Trailer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The TSC system uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appro- driving to the prevailing road conditions.
Page 494: Tire Safety Information
492 STARTING AND OPERATING TSC is only active in the default “ESC On” mode. TSC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION can be disabled by pressing the “ESC Off” switch and Tire Markings entering “ESC Partial Off” mode. It is not active in the “ESC Partial Off”...
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 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 498: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 499: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 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 Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 500: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
498 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING 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.
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Page 504: Tires - General Information
502 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 505: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 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 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 507: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 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 508: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
506 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 509: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 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 510: Tire Spinning
508 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 511: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 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 512: Replacement Tires
510 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 513: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 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 514: Tire Chains
512 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 515 “U” snow chains is permitted on the front and rear wheels of trucks equipped with NOTE: • On 4x2 and 4x4 1500 model trucks, the use of class “S” LT235/80R17 tires. snow chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of trucks equipped with P265/70R17 tires.
Page 516: Snow Tires
Do not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph not use tire chains on the rear wheels of 1500 model (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to...
Page 517: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 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 518: Directional Tires - If Equipped
516 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 519: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 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 520 518 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 521 STARTING AND OPERATING 519 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 522: Base System
520 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in equipped) has a TPM sensor. The matching full size spare the tire.
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 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 524: Premium System - If Equipped
522 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System – If Equipped The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless equipped) has a TPM sensor. The full size spare can be technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to used in place of any of the four road tires.
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recom- mended cold placard pressure inflation value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing, and the TPM Telltale Light will...
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In addition, the EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”...
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 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 528: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) - If Equipped
526 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 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 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Operation – If Equipped • This vehicle may have different recommended tire pressure values between the front and rear tires as shown in both the Tire Loading Information Label and the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label. It is also equipped to be driven with tire pressures appro- priate to either a Light Load condition or the vehicle Max Load condition.
Page 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Tire Pressure Information label. The Supplemental Tire the rear face of the driver door. Using an accurate tire Pressure Information label is located on the rear face of pressure gauge, re-check the tire pressures for the light the driver door opening.
Page 532: General Information
530 STARTING AND OPERATING the max load inflation pressure (cold) values to switch General Information the TPMS system to the max load inflation pressure This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and (cold) low pressure warning threshold. If after pressing RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 533: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 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 534: Reformulated Gasoline
532 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 535: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 533 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: exposure to E-85 fuel. • operate in a lean mode MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is •...
Page 536: Materials Added To Fuel
534 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 537: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 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 538 536 STARTING AND OPERATING the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
Page 539: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 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 540: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation. Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Page 541: Replacement Parts
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 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 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 543: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 • 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 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rim Size The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo listed.
Page 545: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 543 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 546: Common Towing Definitions
544 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 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 548 546 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 EXAMPLE — With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE — Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 550: Trailer Hitch Classification
548 STARTING AND OPERATING Fifth-Wheel Hitch Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle Standards in the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) trailer with a coupling king pin.
Page 551: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 549 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) without added equipment or altera- tions to the standard equipment. Refer to the following website address for your specific vehicle’s “BASE WEIGHTS/GCW/PAYLOAD/TRAILER TOW”...
Page 552: Towing Requirements
550 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 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 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 554 552 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 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 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 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: This module has been designed and verified for The user interface consists of the following: electric trailer brakes. To determine the type of brakes on GAIN/ Brake Output Power Display your trailer, check with your trailer manufacturer or Shows the current GAIN setting.
Page 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 lever is activated while the brake is also applied, the GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-) greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to Pressing these buttons will adjust the brake control the trailer brakes. power output to the trailer brakes in 0.5 increments. The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of 10 or The trailer and the vehicle’s brake lamps will come on decreased to a minimum of 0 (no trailer braking).
Page 558 556 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working 6. If the trailer wheels lockup (indicated by squealing condition, functioning normally, and properly adjusted. tires), reduce the GAIN setting; if the trailer wheels turn See your trailer dealer if necessary. freely, increase the GAIN setting.
Page 559 STARTING AND OPERATING 557 NOTE: CAUTION! • An aftermarket controller may be available for use with trailers with air or electric-over-hydraulic trailer The ITBM module has been designed and verified brake systems. To determine the type of brakes on for electric trailer brakes. Connecting a trailer that is your trailer and the availability of controllers, check not compatible with the ITBM system may result in with your trailer manufacturer or dealer.
Page 560 558 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package will include a four and seven- pin wiring harness.
Page 561: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 559 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 562 560 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 563: Snowplow
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 564 562 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 565 STARTING AND OPERATING 563 2. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is GAWR should never be exceeded. parked. 3. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition of Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip- options or passengers, etc.
Page 566 564 STARTING AND OPERATING cleaned. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery plowing unfamiliar areas or under poor visibility. terminals clean and free of corrosion. NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and drive- with outside temperature display, the display may show train damage, the following precautions should be ob- higher temperatures than the outside ambient tempera-...
Page 567 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 568 566 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models 5. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- will result. ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position.
Page 569 STARTING AND OPERATING 567 Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift trans- • Automatic transmissions must be placed in the fer cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) for recre- PARK position for recreational towing. ational towing.
Page 570 568 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 571 STARTING AND OPERATING 569 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 572 570 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 573 STARTING AND OPERATING 571 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 574 572 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 575 STARTING AND OPERATING 573 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 576 574 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 577: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....577 Hoisting ......596 Jacking And Tire Changing .
Page 578 576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models ....606 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....604 ▫...
Page 579: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the WARNING! upper switch bank just below the radio. • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Page 580: Jack Location
578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 581 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 Jack And Tools (1500 Series) Jack And Tools (2500/3500 Series)
Page 582 A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious injury. Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (1500 Series) 1. Lower the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn-screw until the jack is snug.
Page 583 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 Folding Flap And Rolling Bag Tying Bag To Jack With Straps...
Page 584 Reinstall the plastic cover. Jack And Tools Tied Jack And Tools (1500 Series)
Page 585: Removing The Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 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 586: Preparations
584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Always stow the spare tire with the valve stem NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with facing the ground. the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
Page 587: Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 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 588 3. Placement of the jack: valve stem facing the ground. • 1500 Series Trucks When changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below.
Page 589 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 4X4 Jacking Location 4X2 Jacking Location Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. The tube extension may be used but is not required.
Page 590 588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel, CAUTION! assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts drive tubes extending to the rear.
Page 591 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front.
Page 592 590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel, CAUTION! assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure axle between the spring and the shock absorber with the that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts drive tubes extending to the rear.
Page 593 This may result in cap damage. nuts using a crisscross pattern. The correct wheel nut tightness is 130 ft lbs (177 N·m) torque (1500 Series), 135 ft 8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the bottle lbs (183 N·m) torque for 2500/3500 single-rear wheel...
Page 594: Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - If Equipped
592 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped CAUTION! The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle • Use a back-and-forth motion to remove the hub off the ground. cap. Do not use a twisting motion when removing For 2500/3500 single rear-wheel (SRW) models, use the the hub cap, damage to the hub cap finish may blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off.
Page 595: Wheel Nuts
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593 Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet. When kilometers of operation to allow the wheel nuts to replacing the hub caps, tilt the cap retainer over the lug become properly set. All wheel nuts should first be firmly nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a seated against the wheel.
Page 596 594 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 597: To Stow The Flat Or Spare
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 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 598: Hoisting
596 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 599: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 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 600: Jump-Starting Procedure
598 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 601 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 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 602: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
600 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 603: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 601 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 604: Shift Lever Override
602 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 605: Center Console Shifter - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603 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 606: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
604 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 607 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 605 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 608: Two-Wheel Drive Models
606 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 609: Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 607 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 611: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.7L ... . . 612 Maintenance Procedures ....618 ▫...
Page 612 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ....626 Fuses ......649 ▫...
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 ▫ Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped . . . 661 Fluid Capacities ..... . 664 ▫...
Page 614: Engine Compartment - 3.7L
612 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 615: Engine Compartment - 4.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 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 616: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
614 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 617: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 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 618: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
616 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 619: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 620: Dealer Service
Only do service work for which you mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC you have any doubt about your ability to perform a dealership or qualified repair center.
Page 621: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 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 622 620 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 623: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 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 624: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are maintenance intervals. recommended. Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 626: Air Conditioner Maintenance
624 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 627: Front Driveshaft Lubrication - 2500/3500
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental MOPAR Spray White Lube or equivalent, to assure Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 628: Adding Washer Fluid
626 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 629: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 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 630 628 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 631 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 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 632: Cooling System
630 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 633 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 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 634 632 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 635 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 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 636 634 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 637 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 • 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 638: Brake System
636 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 639 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 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 640: Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
For 1500 Model axles, the fluid level should be even with require draining and refilling the axle to avoid damage. the bottom of the fill hole (within 1/4 in (6.4 mm) of edge of...
Page 641: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 Limited-Slip Differentials Lubricant Selection 1500 Model rear axles equipped with a Limited Slip Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in Differential require that 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR Limited “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Page 642 640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Additives CAUTION! Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered • Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission product and its performance may be impaired by supple- mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- as the chemicals can damage your transmission tives to the transmission.
Page 643 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on operating temperature 82°C (180°F). This occurs after at both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” least 15 miles (25 km) of driving.
Page 644: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the transmission is disassembled for any CAUTION! reason, the fluid and filter(s) should be changed. Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F It is important that proper lubricant is used in the (10°C) it may not register on the dipstick.
Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 The following maintenance recommendations will enable Washing you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- resistance built into your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or equiva- What Causes Corrosion? lent, or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of...
Page 646 644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder which will •...
Page 647 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 648 646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 649 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial cleaners.
Page 650 648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Spray-On Bedliner – If Equipped 2. Mix a mild soap or detergent with water with a soft During ownership, the shine and luster of the Spray-On cloth or brush. Bedliner can fade from oxidation, road dirt, heavy-duty 3.
Page 651: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 Repairing The Spray-On Bedliner While extremely tough, it is possible to damage a Spray-On Bedliner. One common condition is when loading a heavy pallet and dragging that pallet across the floor of the bed. If a nail or sharp point is exposed under the weight of the pallet a scratch or tear is possible.
Page 652 650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 653 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 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 654 652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Blue Control Module/ 25 Amp Automatic Shutdown ITM/Siren/ Natural 1 and 2 Multifunction Switch 15 Amp Instrument Cluster...
Page 655 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 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 System Module/IR 10 Amp Ignition Switch Sensor/Compass Module 15 Amp Powertrain Control 15 Amp Left Front &...
Page 656: Vehicle Storage
654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 657: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 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 658: Bulb Replacement
656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 659 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 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 660: Fog Lamps
658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lamps Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access 1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed the back of the front fog lamp housing. sheetmetal.
Page 661 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn to unlock it from the housing. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces.
Page 662: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) With Cargo Lamp
660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ⁄ turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing. 4.
Page 663: Cab Top Clearance Lamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 • Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing. Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp. CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces.
Page 664: Rear Lamp Bar Id Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket ⁄ turn and pull it from the lamp assembly. Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. 1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets.
Page 665: Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663 Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 2. Turn the socket ⁄ turn counterclockwise to access the bulb. 1. Push rearward on the side marker lamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 2.
Page 666: Fluid Capacities
5. Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and housing. 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)
Page 667 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) 5.7L Engine — 2500/3500 Models (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or 18.7 Quarts...
Page 668: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
666 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 669 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Spark Plugs – 3.7L Engine ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) Spark Plugs – 4.7L Engine Upper Bank — FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [.99 mm]) Lower Bank — FR8T1332 (Gap 0.051 in [1.30 mm]) Spark Plugs –...
Page 670: Chassis
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. Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive GL-5 SAE 75W-90 (MS-9763) or equivalent. Models Rear Axle – 1500 Models MOPAR Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985).
Page 671 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....670 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..672...
Page 672 670 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Based on engine operation conditions the oil change The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser- manual must be done at the times or mileages specified vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 673 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 671 • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a required. scheduled oil change is performed by someone other Once A Month than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by •...
Page 674 672 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals • Change the engine oil filter. NOTE: ** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are equipped with sixteen spark plugs. One set is located on • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is located on the side of the engine.
Page 675 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 673 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 676: Service Schedule
674 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 677 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 675 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 678 676 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 679 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 677 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 680 678 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 681 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 679 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 682 680 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 683 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 681 104,000 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 684 682 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 685 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 683 128,000 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 686 684 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 687 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 685 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 689: If You Need Consumer Assistance
Reporting Safety Defects ....692 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..690 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
Page 690 688 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 695 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......695 ▫...
Page 691: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 689 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 692: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
690 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 693: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 691 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 694: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 695: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 693 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 696 Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the...
Page 697 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 695 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 698 696 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 699 INDEX...
Page 700 698 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..631 Alarm System (Security Alarm) ....19 Adding Fuel ......539 Alarm, Panic .
Page 701 INDEX 699 Automatic Transmission ....381 Body Builders Guide ..... . . 6 Adding Fluid .
Page 702 700 INDEX Camper ....... 238 Child Restraint ......70,71 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 703 INDEX 701 Console, Overhead ..... . . 188 Dealer Service ......618 Contract, Service .
Page 704 702 INDEX Dual Rear Wheels ..... 516,594 Jump Starting ..... . . 596 Tow Hooks .
Page 705 INDEX 703 Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..66 Fuel Requirements ....535,537 Entry System, Illuminated ....20 Maintenance .
Page 706 704 INDEX Fuel ....... . . 531 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ... 190 Adding .
Page 707 INDEX 705 Guide, Body Builders ..... . 6 Heater ....... 356 GVWR .
Page 708 706 INDEX Instrument Panel and Controls ....245 Lane Change and Turn Signals ....166 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .
Page 709 INDEX 707 Cargo ......164 Oil Pressure ......261 Center Mounted Stop .
Page 710 708 INDEX Door ......30 Mirrors ....... . 95 Power Door .
Page 711 INDEX 709 Occupant Restraints ....38,62,66 Recommendation ....620,664 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .
Page 712 710 INDEX Personal Settings ......282 Pretensioners Pets ........84 Seat Belts .
Page 713 INDEX 711 Recreational Towing ..... . 565 Restraints, Occupant ..... . 38 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .
Page 714 712 INDEX Inspection ......86 Sentry Key Replacement ....17 Pretensioners .
Page 715 INDEX 713 Sliding Rear Window Wheel, Tilt ......169 Power ......221 Steering Wheel Audio Controls .
Page 716 714 INDEX Tip Start ......377 Radial ......505 Tire and Loading Information Placard .
Page 717 INDEX 715 Traction Control ......482 Shifting ......379 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .
Page 718 716 INDEX Variance, Compass ..... . . 281 Wheel Nut Torque ..... . . 593 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Page 719 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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