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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
How to Use this Manual
Introduction
Van Conversions/Campers
Vehicle Identification Number
Warnings and Cautions
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
A Word about Your Keys
Ignition System
Key Fob
Removing Key Fob from Ignition
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Sentry Key
Replacement Keys
Customer Key Programming
General Information
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
Rearming of the System
To Arm the System
To Disarm the System
Security System Manual Override
Illuminated Entry - if Equipped
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - if Equipped
Remote Unlock the Doors
To Lock the Doors
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
Using the Panic Alarm
RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering of the Vehicle) - if Equipped
Programming Additional Transmitters
Transmitter Battery Replacement
General Information
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
How to Use Remote Start
Door Locks
Manual Door Locks
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
Child-Protection Door Lock
Keyless Enter-N-Go
Windows
Power Windows - if Equipped
Wind Buffeting
Occupant Restraints
Lap/Shoulder Belts
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
Center Lap Belts
Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Positions
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode - if Equipped
Energy Management Feature
Seat Belt Pretensioners - if Equipped
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
Seat Belt Extender
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
Air Bag System Components
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
Child Restraints
Engine Break-In Recommendations
Safety Tips
Transporting Passengers
Exhaust Gas
The Vehicle
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Rear View Camera Display - if Equipped
Outside Mirrors
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
Power Mirrors - if Equipped
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
Illuminated Vanity Mirror - if Equipped
Slide-On-Rod" Features of Sun Visor - if Equipped
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
Uconnect™ Phone - if EQUIPPED
Operation
Phone Call Features
Uconnect™ Phone Features
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
General Information
Voice Command - if Equipped
Voice Command System Operation
Commands
Voice Training
Seats
Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
Power Lumbar - if Equipped
Heated Seats - if Equipped
Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
Head Restraints
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
Programming the Memory Feature
Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory
Memory Position Recall
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
To Open and Close the Hood
Lights
Headlights
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
Headlight Delay
Parking Lights and Panel Lights
Fog Lights - if Equipped
Lights-On Reminder
Battery Saver
Interior Lights
Cargo Light
Multifunction Lever
Turn Signals
Lane Change Assist
Flash-To-Pass
High/Low Beam Switch
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wiper Operation
Intermittent Wiper System
Windshield Washers
Mist Feature
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
Tilt Steering Column
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
Electronic Speed Control
To Activate
To Set a Desired Speed
To Deactivate
To Resume Speed
To Vary the Speed Setting
To Accelerate for Passing
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
Parksense Sensors
Parksense Warning Display
Parksense Display
Enabling and Disabling Parksense
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
Cleaning the Parksense System
Parksense System Usage Precautions
Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
Turning Parkview on or off - with Touchscreen Radio (5.0" Display)
Turning Parkview on or off - with Touchscreen Radio (8.4" Display)
Overhead Console - if Equipped
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
Programming a Rolling Code
Programming a Non-Rolling Code
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
Using Homelink
Security
Troubleshooting Tips
General Information
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
Opening Sunroof - Express
Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
Closing Sunroof - Express
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
Pinch Protect Feature
Venting Sunroof - Express
Sunshade Operation
Wind Buffeting
Sunroof Maintenance
Ignition off Operation
Electrical Power Outlets
Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
Power Inverter - if Equipped
Cupholders
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(40-20-40 Seats)
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab
Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
Storage
Glove Box Storage
Door Storage
Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
Seatback Storage
Storage (Regular Cab)
Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
Rear Window Features
Rear Window Defroster
Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
Manual Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
Pickup Box
Rambox - if Equipped
Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
Rambox Safety Warning
Bed Extender - if Equipped
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
Easy-Off Tailgate
Disconnecting the Rear Camera - if Equipped
Removing the Tailgate
Locking Tailgate
Slide-In Campers
Camper Applications
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Features
Instrument Cluster - Premium
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (Evic)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages
EVIC Amber Telltales
EVIC Red Telltales
EVIC Green Telltales
EVIC Selectable Menu Items
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Uconnect™ ACCESS SETTINGS
Hard-Keys
Soft-Keys
Uconnect™ ACCESS RADIOS - if EQUIPPED
Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if Equipped
Radio Operation
CD Player
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
Climate Controls
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
Summer Operation
Winter Operation
Outside Air Intake
Vacation/Storage
Window Fogging and Frosting
Operating Tips Chart
Starting and Operating
Starting Procedures
Automatic Transmission
Normal Starting
Keyless Enter-N-Go
Normal Starting
Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or −29°C)
If Engine Fails to Start
After Starting
Stop/Start System - if Equipped
Automatic Mode
Possible Reasons the Engine Does Not AUTO STOP
To Start the Engine While in the STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE Mode
To Manually Turn off the Start Stop System
To Manually Turn on the Start Stop System
System Malfunction
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
Automatic Transmission
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
Key Ignition Park Interlock
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (4.7L and 5.7L Engine) - 1500 Models Only
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - 2500/3500 Models Only
Starting and Operating
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if
Equipped
Manually Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
(Four-Position Switch) - if Equipped
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(Five-Position Switch) - if Equipped
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
Air Suspension System - if Equipped
Description
Air Suspension Modes
Display Messages
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Operation
Axle Locker System
(2500 Models Only) - if Equipped
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power
Wagon Only
Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
Hill Climbing
Driving through Water
Airing down for Off-Road Driving
Vehicle Recovery
Limited-Slip Differential
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
Acceleration
Traction
Driving through Water
Flowing/Rising Water
Shallow Standing Water
Off-Road Driving Tips
After Driving Off-Road
Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only) - if
Equipped
Things to Know before Using Your Winch
Understanding the Features of Your Winch
Winch Accessories
Operating Your Winch
Rigging Techniques
POWER STEERING - 1500 Models
POWER STEERING- 2500/3500 Models
Power Steering Fluid Check- 2500/3500 Models
Fuel Saver Technology (if Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
Parking Brake
Brake System
3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
Electronic Brake Control System
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist System (BAS) - if Equipped
Traction Control System (TCS) - if Equipped
Hill Start Assist (HSA) - if Equipped
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - if Equipped
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC off Indicator Light
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) - if Equipped
Tire Safety Information
Tire Markings
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
Tires - General Information
Tire Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressures
Radial Ply Tires
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
All Season Tires - if Equipped
Snow Tires
Summer or Three Season Tires - if Equipped
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
Full Size Spare - if Equipped
Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
Starting and Operating
Tire Spinning
Tread Wear Indicators
Life of Tire
Replacement Tires
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
Tire Chains
Tire Rotation Recommendations
Directional Tires - if Equipped
Dual Rear Wheels - if Equipped
Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
Base System
Premium System - if Equipped
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) - if Equipped
General Information
Fuel Requirements
3.6L and 4.7L Engine
5.7L Engine
E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Reformulated Gasoline
MMT in Gasoline
Fuel System Cautions
Materials Added to Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - if Equipped
E-85 General Information
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
Fuel Requirements
Cruising Range
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
Starting
Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Adding Fuel
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
Vehicle Loading
Certification Label
Trailer Towing
Common Towing Definitions
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Towing Requirements
Towing Tips
Snowplow
1500 Models Only
2500/3500 Models Only
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
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