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Page 1 2 0 1 4 C h a s s i s C a b O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions erating procedures that could result in a collision or are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for bodily injury.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor- VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....21 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....27 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ....44 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental SAFETY TIPS ......109 Restraint System (SRS) —...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter- N-Go™, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or (EVIC) will display the ignition switch position (OFF/ keyless ignition system.
Page 15: Keyless Ignition Node (Kin) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
Page 16: Key Fob
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Emergency Key Removal (IGNM) Emergency Key Removal Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Fob (KIN) NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up.
Page 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Removing Key Fob From Ignition Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” automatic transmission). Turn the Key Fob to the OFF for further information.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking in a location accessible to children, and do not brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and push leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with ignition button to place ignition in OFF position.
Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder SENTRY KEY® Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 During normal operation, after turning on the ignition CAUTION! switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer Sys- CAUTION! tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and authorized dealer. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Customer Key Programming tended.
Page 23: Vehicle Security Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved Light flashing, if the system has not been disabled. If the by the party responsible for compliance could void the condition which initiated the alarm is still present, the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 24: Security System Manual Override
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the horn will sound three times when you unlock the Security System Manual Override doors and the exterior lights will blink three times. Check The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the the vehicle for tampering.
Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- all doors, and the tailgate. The turn signal lights will flash tesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Page 26: Remote Unlock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Key Fob With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Fob (KIN) Remote Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door (If EVIC is setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors), or press the unlock button twice within five...
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will longer than ten seconds. Then, press and hold the flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button. entry system will also turn on.
Page 28: To Lock The Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when mitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- the key removed.
Page 29: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors ignition switch in the OFF position and the key are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 30: Programming Additional Transmitters
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the Programming Additional Transmitters horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, turn on.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Emergency Key Removal Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Emergency Key Removal 2. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remove Screw From Transmitter Case Separating Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Transmitter Case...
Page 33: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together, reposition and secure the screw as shown in step #2 for removal.
Page 34: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved NOTE: by the party responsible for compliance could void the • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic user’s authority to operate the equipment. transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • Battery at an acceptable charge level Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • RKE PANIC button not pressed The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Enter Remote Start Mode eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Press and release the REMOTE START button •...
Page 37: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Uconnect® System. For more Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release information on Remote Start Comfort System operation the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock refer to “Uconnect®...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on your vehicle. WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. •...
Page 39: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 40: Child-Protection Door Lock
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to Equipped remove the Key Fob. The Automatic Doors Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: Automatic Door Locks —...
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child Lock Control To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade WARNING! screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to engage and disengage the Child-Protection locks. When Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Page 42: Windows
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WINDOWS • After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system, Power Windows — If Equipped always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 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 unattended in a vehicle. Do not the front passenger door for passenger window control leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a and on the rear doors of the Quad Cab and Crew Cab...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To stop the window from going all the way down during NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during the the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down.
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open.
Page 46: Keyless Enter-N-Go
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- NOTE: rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to the rear windows open, then open the front and rear “Uconnect®...
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft driver’s door handle.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Transmitter In Vehicle With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Do NOT grab the door handle when pressing the door NOTE: handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 50: Occupant Restraints
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system Some of the most important safety features in your properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as vehicle are the restraint systems: possible.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under buckled up in a rear seat. their arm. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 52: Lap/Shoulder Belts
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even under “If You Need Assistance”. on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the WARNING! (Continued) 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 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal inju- ries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Inserting Latch Plate In Use Position...
Page 60: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, WARNING! grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create • If the black latch and black buckle are not properly a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 61: Center Lap Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Center Lap Belts The center seating position for the Crew Cab front seat has a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click. To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate and pull.
Page 62: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions Crew Cab® Left Center Right The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or First Row Cinch a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child Second Row Cinch restraint system.
Page 63: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 years old and younger should be properly restrained in WARNING! the rear seat whenever possible. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if WARNING! the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not •...
Page 64: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates the safety belt (BeltAlert®) is now in the Automatic Locking mode. BeltAlert®...
Page 65: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belts And Pregnant Women (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts notification. throughout their pregnancies.
Page 66: Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- tions.
Page 67: Air Bag System Components
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of authorized dealer immediately. inflation based on several factors, including the severity Air Bag System Components and type of collision.
Page 68: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! (Continued) The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Do not put anything on or around the air bag driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides covers or attempt to open them manually.
Page 69: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is START or ON/RUN position.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- power remains intact, depending on the nature of the vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large event the ORC will determine whether to have the quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- Advanced Front Air Bags.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air immediately after deployment.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air assembly replaced by an authorized dealer immedi- ately. Also, have the Occupant Classification System bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who serviced as well.
Page 74: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may You will want to have the air bags ready to not be ready to inflate for your protection.
Page 75: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Toddlers and who have not reached the height or Restraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front WARNING! (Continued) of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in way back? the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor- 3.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the WARNING! child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit peri- Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Standard Cab, Mega Cab® Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Standard Cab Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Quad Cab®/Crew Cab What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight + weight of the child weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs restraint) for using the LATCH (29.5 kg).
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more tached using a common lower child restraints. If the center position does not have LATCH anchorage? dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an out- board position.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Mega Cab®/Standard Cab What is the weight limit (child’s weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- + weight of the child restraint) for using bined weight of the child and the child restraint the LATCH anchorage system to attach is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can the rear-facing child restraint The child seat may touch the back of the front touch the back of the front passenger passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer seat? also allows contact. See your child restraint own- er’s manual for more information.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, Regular Cab models have tether strap anchorages behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab®, Mega Cab® and Crew Cab models have tether strap anchorages lo- cated behind each of the rear seats.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH —...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Center Seat LATCH — Quad Cab®/Mega To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, belt following the instructions below.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE move it to its rear-most position to make room for the 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by child seat. You may also move the front seat forward pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt to allow more room for the car seat.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is WARNING! not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can • Improper installation of a child restraint to the be “switched”...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Standard Cab...
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Quad Cab®/Crew Cab What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of Always use the tether anchor when using the weight of the child restraint) for using the the Child Re- seat belt to install a forward facing child Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a straint...
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mega Cab®/Standard Cab What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat weight of the child restraint) for using the belt until the combined weight of the child Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints rear-most position to make room for the child seat. Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to You may also move the front seat forward to allow attach a tether anchor.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn anchor.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchorage and the child seat. The tether strap should go between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint. You may need to adjust the head restraint to the upward position to pass the tether strap underneath the head restraint and be- tween its posts.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rearward facing infant seat.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraint In Raised Position Tether Strap Loop With Center Head Restraint In Raised Position 2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back, under the head restraint, through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the center seat.
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint 4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop (see behind the child seat, though the tether strap loop diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the behind the seat and over to the center tether strap child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If there are child seats in both of the outboard (left and right) seating positions, the tether strap hooks of both child seats should be connected to the center tether strap loop. This is the correct way to tether two outboard child seats.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint 4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop (see behind the child seat, though the tether strap loop diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the behind the seat and over to the right or left outboard child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Three Child Restraints: 1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat. Route the tether straps following the directions for right and left seating positions, above. 2. Attach both hooks to the center tether strap loop, but do not tighten the straps yet.
Page 109: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 110: Diesel Engine Break-In Recommendations
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent CAUTION! engine lugging. Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil • Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indica- in the engine or damage may result. tors.
Page 111: Transporting Passengers
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 loaded operating conditions which allow the engine WARNING! parts to achieve final finish and fit during the first 6,000 • Do not leave children or animals inside parked miles (10 000 km). vehicles in hot weather.
Page 112: Exhaust Gas
110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 113: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized Seat Belts dealer. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, Defroster frays, and loose parts.
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 115: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If MIRRORS ......119 Equipped .
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped ..139 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped ......150 ▫...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Flash-To-Pass ......158 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...167 ▫...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Seatback Storage ..... .186 CUPHOLDERS ......179 ▫...
Page 121: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 122: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Assist Call NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator WARNING! through the vehicle audio system to determine if • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., additional help is needed. fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions NOTE: Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s or location), do not wait for voice contact from a...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • The Phone Screen will display the following message WARNING! (Continued) “Vehicle phone requires service. Please contact your • Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system dealer.” could cause the air bag system to fail when you •...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Operator error by the 9-1-1 operator. Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors beyond Chrysler Group LLC’s control may prevent or • Wireless network congestion. stop the 9-1-1 Call system operation. These include, but •...
Page 127: Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear a video CAUTION! display illuminates to display the image generated by the rear view camera located on the tailgate handle. The auto To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never dimming feature is also disabled to improve rear view spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 128: Outside Mirrors
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be manu- to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight ally folded both forward and rearward to prevent dam- overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Page 129: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 CAUTION! It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full rearward position to resist damage when entering a car wash or a narrow location. Power Mirrors — If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- To adjust a mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) tons and a four-way mirror control switch. button to select the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move Power Mirror Controls...
Page 131: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 132: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror “Slide-On-Rod”...
Page 133: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to SEATS entering an automated car wash. Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror vehicle.
Page 134: Driver's Power Seat - If Equipped
132 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 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of move in the direction of the switch.
Page 136: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE outboard side of the seat. The switch is used to control CAUTION! the movement of the seat and seat cushion. Do not place any article under a power seat or Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Page 137: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may be also be equipped with power lumbar.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Heated Seats WARNING! On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, seats are located on the rear of the center console.
Page 139: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • The engine must be running for the heated seats to The ventilated seat switches are located in the switch operate. bank in the center stack of the instrument panel just below the climate controls as well as soft-keys located in When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will the radio screen.
Page 140: Manual Seat Adjuster - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models equipped with remote start, the drivers ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 141: 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Head Restraints WARNING! Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. by restricting head movement in the event of a rear Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impact.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped WARNING! The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the cushion. To adjust the seatback, lift upward on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 143: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals (if equipped) and a set of desired radio station presets.
Page 144: Programming The Memory Feature
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The memory seat buttons are located on the outboard Programming The Memory Feature side of the drivers seat cushion. NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the following: Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go 1.
Page 145: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go NOTE: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in 1. Insert the ignition Key Fob, and turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile.
Page 146: Memory Position Recall
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release must select the “Memory To FOB” feature through the the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press Uconnect®...
Page 147: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • To recall the memory settings for driver two using the Driver One Memory Position Recall RKE transmitter, press the UNLOCK button on the • To recall the memory settings for driver one using the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Hood Release Safety Latch Location (1500 Series Shown) 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood CAUTION! and push the safety latch lever to the left to release it, before raising the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 149: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 150: Headlights
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Headlights reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight lowed by rinsing.
Page 151: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to This system automatically turns the headlights on or off 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF according to ambient light levels.
Page 152: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight switch on then off, or by turning the ignition The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except PARK.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches To Activate from high beams to low beams until the approaching 1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the vehicle is out of view. EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center NOTE: (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features”...
Page 154: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate Parking Lights And Panel Lights Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the Automatic High Beam system. To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. 1.
Page 155: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 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. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
Page 156: Interior Lights
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of OFF, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after time without discharging the vehicle’s battery. eight minutes.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 (RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing on the corresponding lens. Dimmer Control Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger Front Courtesy/Reading Lights compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (full right position), or when the...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- ity of the floor console area. 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 159: Cargo Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Cargo Light The cargo lights will also turn on for approximately 30 seconds when a RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo pressed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature. button.
Page 160: Turn Signals
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows light bulb.
Page 161: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 High/Low Beam Switch WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument Windshield Wipers panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever back toward the steering wheel will multifunction lever.
Page 162: Windshield Wiper Operation
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation Windshield Washers Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent the second detent.
Page 163: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped WARNING! This feature senses moisture on the windshield and Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The could lead to a collision. You might not see other feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray vehicles or other obstacles.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- shield.
Page 165: Tilt Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the multifunction lever. Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column.
Page 166: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
Page 167: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 adjusted when the system is locked out (“Adjustable CAUTION! Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or “Ad- justable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”. Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage NOTE: to the pedal controls.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE approximately 30 to 80 minutes before automatically Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early On models that are equipped with remote start, the or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already heated steering wheel can be programed to come on warm.
Page 169: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph...
Page 170: To Activate
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 171: To Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 To Deactivate The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the U.S.
Page 172: To Accelerate For Passing
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Decrease Speed continue to decrease until the button is released, then When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- the new set speed will be established.
Page 173: Overhead Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE (RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing on the corresponding lens. Rear Passenger Courtesy/Reading Light NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
Page 175: Electrical Power Outlets
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CAUTION! The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets can provide • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the Amps) at 12 Volts.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Outlets — Center Stack Power Outlet — Center Console • Center console when equipped with bucket seats. • Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment — if equipped.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Power Outlet — Upper Lid Power Outlet — Rear Center Console • Rear of the center console storage compartment — The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply power when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC positions. Quad Cab®...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 179: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available. For vehicles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can be used to hold the ash receiver. Ash Receiver and Cigar Lighter (Bench Seat) 1 —...
Page 180: Power Inverter - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt (150 Watts Maximum) outlet is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 181: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor WARNING! Storage Bin To avoid serious injury or death: For vehicles equipped with bucket seats two cupholders • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. are located in the floor storage bin. •...
Page 182: Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab Crew Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders convenience.
Page 183: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area. Glove Compartment 1 — Upper Glove Compartment 2 — Lower Glove Compartment...
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper glove compartment push upward on To open the lower glove compartment, pull on the handle the handle release. The glove compartment door will to release the latch and lower the glove compartment automatically open.
Page 185: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 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 186: Center Storage Compartment - If Equipped
184 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 armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle provides an armrest and contains both and upper and operation, or a collision.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Bin With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to WARNING! open the lower storage bin. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Page 188: Seatback Storage
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seatback Storage Storage (Regular Cab) Located in the back of both the driver and passenger The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs front seats are pockets that can be used for storage. the length of the cab.
Page 189: Storage And Seats (Crew Cab)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) CAUTION! The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under Always lift the storage compartment lids by using the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com- the handle.
Page 190: Rear Window Features
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on.
Page 191: Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
Page 193: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..193 Messages ......232 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Radio Operation ..... .262 ▫ Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped......275 ▫...
Page 195: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position Switch — If Equipped 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch 3 —...
Page 196: Instrument Cluster
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 197: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 198: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is 1. Tachometer not functioning and that service is required. However, The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions the conventional brake system will continue to operate Per Minute (RPM x 1000).
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 testing the light will come on when the ignition is first CAUTION! turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remain on until the vehicle is started. If the Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator bulb does not come on during starting, have the condi- Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine...
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Turn Signal Indicators the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving, the electrical sys- The arrow will flash with the exterior turn tem should be serviced. signal when the turn signal lever is operated. NOTE: The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 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 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by headlights or park lights are left on, the high beam turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the indicator light will remain illuminated and a chime will ON/RUN position.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 driving, have the system inspected at an authorized 13. Cargo Light — If Equipped dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for light is activated by pressing the cargo light further information.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also Equipped reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper should be checked monthly when cold and tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 of reasons, including the installation of replacement or NOTE: The TPMS telltale is also accompanied by a “Low alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the Tire” message in the odometer (Base Cluster), or in the TPMS from functioning properly.
Page 206: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 191
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Shift Lever Indicator 21. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- automatic transmission.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC 24. Temperature Gauge system. If this light remains on after several ignition The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles ture.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Electric Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light WARNING! This telltale is on when the Electric Power A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or Steering is not operating and needs service. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 If the light remains lit with the engine running, your 29. Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Lamp – If vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- Equipped rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is This light will illuminate when the air suspension system flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is is set to the Off-Road 1 setting.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31. 4 LOW For further information on four-wheel drive operation and proper use, refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation — This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating”. the four-wheel drive LOW mode.
Page 211: Electronic Vehicle Information Center
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • Digital Speedometer •...
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect® 5.0 • UP Arrow Button & 8.4 radio) Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll The system allows the driver to select information by upward through the main menu and sub- pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, wheel:...
Page 213: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays - 3.5" Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 • SELECT/RIGHT Arrow Button Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 3.5” Display Press and release the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to access/select the information screens or sub-menu screens of a main menu item. Press and hold the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button for two seconds to reset displayed/selected fea- tures that can be reset.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC displays are located in the center portion of the 4. EVIC White Telltales cluster and consists of seven sections: • Electronic Speed Control Ready This light will turn on when the electronic 1. Compass Display speed control is ON.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 • Hill Decent Control (HDC) — If Equipped • Low Coolant Level Indicator The Hill DEcent Control symbol indicates the status This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle of the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature. The lamp coolant level is low.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Stop/Start System Telltale — If Equipped WARNING! This telltale will turn on to indicate that the Stop/Start is Unavailable, service Stop/Start If you continue operating the vehicle when the system. Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in •...
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 • Oil Pressure Warning Light vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle rized dealer.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains lit with the engine running, your normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle). into several categories: •...
Page 220: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays - 7" Display
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will Displays — 7” Display illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and white for on demand information.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 9. Selectable Gauge 2 the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out” 10. Selectable Gauge 1 and “Low Tire Pressure”. 11. Selectable Gauge 1 • Unstored Messages The main display area will normally display the main This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main...
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Low Coolant Level Indicator seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle On”. coolant level is low. EVIC Amber Telltales •...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 • Air Suspension Payload Protection Telltale — If CAUTION! Equipped Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- This telltale will turn on to indicate that the ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause maximum payload may have been exceeded or severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Loose Fuel Filler Cap EVIC Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This telltale will turn on to indicate that the fuel telltales include: filler cap may be loose. • Door Ajar EVIC White Telltales This light will turn on to indicate that one or more doors may be ajar.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 • Oil Temperature Warning Light • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is This light informs you of a problem with the high. If the light turns on while driving, stop Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature Warning Light • Electric Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This telltale is on when the Electric Power tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- Steering is not operating and needs service.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 EVIC Selectable Menu Items displayed. Press the LEFT or SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to scroll through the following information sub- Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until menus: the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the EVIC.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Information System (3500 Series Heavy Trip A Duty Ram Trucks) Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in “Tire Pressure”...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Trip B Fuel Economy Press and release Up & Down arrow button Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow until the Trip B icon is highlighted in the EVIC. button until the Fuel Economy icon is The Trip B information will display the highlighted.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trailer Tow Screen Setup Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trailer Tow icon is highlighted. button until the Screen Setup display icon is Press the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button and highlighted in the EVIC.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 • Trailer Brake Gain Upper Left • None Upper Right • Compass • None • Outside Temp (default setting) • Compass (default setting) • Trans Temp • Outside Temp • Oil Temp • Trans Temp •...
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trailer Trip (distance only) Lower Right • Trailer Brake Gain • None (default setting) • Compass Lower Left • None (default setting) • Outside Temp • Compass • Trans Temp • Outside Temp • Oil Temp •...
Page 233: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the Settings) message temporarily, press and release the MENU but- ton. To reset the oil change indicator system (after • Cancel performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol- •...
Page 234: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Messages
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Low 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. • Oil Change Due 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. • Fuel Low NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you •...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 • Brake Fluid Low • Remote Start Active Push Start Button • Service Electronic Braking System • Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low • Engine Temperature Hot • Remote Start Aborted Too Cold • Battery Voltage Low •...
Page 236: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Door Open • Transmission Too cold Idle with Engine On • Doors Open • Washer Fluid Low • Gear Not Available The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the •...
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 For vehicles equipped with a 7” EVIC screen and not DOWN button while in this display and scroll through equipped with a Uconnect® 8.4 radio. the language choices. Press the SELECT button to select English, Spanish (Español), French (Français), Italian, Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall German, Dutch.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the feature showing the system has been activated or the the driver to see into the previous blind spot and avoid check-mark is removed showing the system has been objects in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle. To deactivated.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Operating” for system function and operating informa- selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is tion. To make your selection, press and release the highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing feature showing the system has been activated or the that the setting has been selected.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL button until a check-mark appears next to the feature with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. showing the system has been activated or the check-mark To make your selection, press and release the SELECT is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- feature showing the system has been activated, or the pears next to the feature showing the system has been check-mark is removed showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the deactivated.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Key Fob Linked To Memory been deactivated. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”. When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings will return to the memory set position Remote Start Comfort Sys.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button pears next to the feature showing the system has been until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing activated or the check-mark is removed showing the that the setting has been selected.
Page 244: Uconnect® Settings
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL setting has been selected. Refer to “Integrated Trailer Uconnect® SETTINGS Brake Module” in “Starting And Operating.” The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel Trailer Name that allows you to access and change the customer When this feature is selected, the Trailer name can be...
Page 245: Soft-Keys
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Press the Screen Off hard-key to turn off the Uconnect® NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a screen. Press the Screen Off hard-key a second time to time. turn the screen on. When making a selection, press the soft-key to enter the Press the Back hard-key to exit out of a Menu or certain desired mode.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF Display After pressing the “Display” soft-key the following set- When in this display, you may select the brightness with tings will be available. the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and “–”...
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 • Units pressed. Touch the “Touchscreen Beep” soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed to return to the previous menu.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing adjust the hours up or down. Touch the back arrow that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu or touch the” X” soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Safety & Driving Assistance position and the transmission shift lever is in the RE- VERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key previous position when the transmission is shifted out of the following settings will be available.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selection, touch the “ParkView® Backup Camera” soft- touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting, entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the five seconds, this note will disappear.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 touch the “ParkView® Backup Camera Fixed Guide- indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the lines” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. •...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “EVIC settings” or “Uconnect® Settings” in the “Hill Start Assist” soft-key, until a check-mark ap- “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- pears next to the setting, showing that the setting has formation. been selected.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Lights make your selection, touch the “Headlights With Wipers” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting, After pressing the “Lights” soft-key the following set- showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back tings will be available: arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the Doors & Locks setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key After pressing the “Doors & Locks” soft-key the follow- to return to the previous menu. ing settings will be available: •...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press to return to the previous menu.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL make your selection, touch the “Passive Entry” soft-key, NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set that the setting has been selected.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. To change the When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and Engine Off Power Delay status, touch the “0 seconds,”...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available: • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 also calibrate the compass by pressing the “ON” soft-key NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To make your selection, touch the “AUX Volume Match” Air Suspension — If Equipped soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the back After pressing the “Suspension” soft-key the following arrow soft-key. settings will be available. •...
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 system has been activated or the check-mark is removed to the feature showing the system has been activated or showing the system has been deactivated. the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. •...
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trailer Name Trailer Brake • Trailer Select When this feature is selected, the Trailer name can be selected from 16 names. To make your selection, scroll up When this feature is selected, the Trailer Type can be or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then selected between “Trailer 1,”...
Page 263: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 • Subscription Information Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED For detailed information about your Uconnect® radio, New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free refer to your Uconnect® Supplement Manual. limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio.
Page 264: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the The remote sound system controls are located on the back switch will decrease the volume.
Page 265: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 The button located in the center of the left hand control 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, will tune to the next pre-set station that you have wiping from center to edge. programmed in the radio pre-set pushbuttons.
Page 266: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — If Equipped Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning your radio.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Front Blower Control There are four blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the OFF position.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control MAX A/C For maximum cooling, when MAX A/C is selected the Use this control to regulate the tem- A/C is turned on automatically and the air is perature of the air inside the passenger recirculated.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Mode Control (Air Direction) Bi-Level Mode Mode control allows you to choose Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. from several patterns of air distribu- NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in tion.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mix Mode Recirculation Control Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side Press the Recirculation Control button to window demist outlets. This setting works best in choose between outside air intake or recircula- cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the tion of the air inside the vehicle.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make Economy Mode the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to Extended use of this mode is not recommended. turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor.
Page 272: Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen - If
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Soft-Keys Equipped Soft-keys are accessible on the radio touchscreen. Hard-Keys The hard-keys are located below the radio touchscreen. Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Climate Controls — Hard-Keys...
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-Keys And 3. Recirculation Button Soft-Keys) Press and release to change the current setting; the 1. MAX A/C Button indicator illuminates when ON. Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior 4.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Defrost Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press and release this button to turn on the rear window • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive defroster (if equipped) and the heated outside mirrors (if window cleaners on the interior surface of the equipped).
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 • Bi-Level Mode NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in MIX Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and and DEFROST modes even if the A/C button is not floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed pressed.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Key Recirculation Control Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. When outside air contains smoke, odors, or Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, area between the icons.
Page 277: Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — Soft-Keys If Equipped Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Hard-Keys The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect® screen. Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-Keys...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 5. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button 9. SYNC Provides the passenger with independent temperature Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. control. Push the hard-key button for warmer tempera- The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is ture settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the enabled.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 • Bi-Level Mode Soft-Key Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Climate Control OFF Button settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the soft- key temperature bar towards the red arrow soft-key for Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control warmer temperature settings. ON/OFF.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas- units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable senger temperature hard or soft control buttons. Once feature.
Page 284: Summer Operation
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL hard key a second time to turn off the Recirculation mode OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) is recommended. LED and allow outside air into the vehicle. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper coolant selection. NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging.
Page 285: Window Fogging And Frosting
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility Outside Air Intake of compressor damage when the system is started again. Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Window Fogging and Frosting collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, can cause Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside of the glass in...
Page 286: Operating Tips Chart
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 287 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .296 STARTING PROCEDURES ....290 ▫ Normal Starting..... . .290 ▫...
Page 288 286 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case BRAKE SYSTEM ..... . .326 (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped ..311 ▫...
Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN)...344 ▫ Life Of Tire ......360 ▫...
Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Certification Label ....382 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....376 ▫...
Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 ▫ Operating Tips ..... . .405 ▫ Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models ......407 ▫...
Page 292: Starting Procedures
290 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or The starter should not be operated for more than 15- move the vehicle.
Page 293: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Automatic Transmission If Engine Fails To Start Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or If the engine fails to start after you have followed the PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting into any “Normal Starting”...
Page 294: After Starting
292 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not WARNING! have enough power to continue running when the igni- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into tion button/key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to the floor.
Page 295: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits Remember to disconnect the engine block heater quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a electrical cord could cause electrocution.
Page 296 294 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If speed.
Page 297: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 298: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
296 STARTING AND OPERATING before the ignition switch can be turned to the full OFF Six–Speed Automatic Transmission — If (key removal) position. The Key Fob can only be re- Equipped moved from the ignition when the ignition is in the full Chassis Cab models (with automatic transmission) may OFF position, and the transmission is locked in PARK use either the AS66RC transmission (which is equipped...
Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new Gear Ranges vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- if it is not completely in PARK.
Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING • Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated CAUTION! in the PARK gate. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • Look at the transmission gear position display and must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- verify that it indicates the PARK position.
Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 DRIVE (D) WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- During cold temperatures, transmission operation may ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the be modified depending on engine and transmission transmission shift schedule and expand the range of temperature as well as vehicle speed.
Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 In all cases, normal operation will resume once the In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level. can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps: Transmission Limp Home Mode 1.
Page 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is required. 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 not shift above third gear, but will shift down into second and first gears normally.
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Overdrive Operation WARNING! The automatic transmission includes an electronically Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a controlled Overdrive (fifth and sixth gears). The trans- slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their mission will automatically shift into Overdrive if the grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or following conditions are present: personal injury.
Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 309: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Torque Converter Clutch control, when the transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been into and out of Overdrive. included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. •...
Page 310: Manually Shifted Transfer Case - If Equipped
308 STARTING AND OPERATING Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped this section for further information .The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces The transfer case provides four mode positions. only. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on dry, hard •...
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends WARNING! on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and You or others could be injured or killed if you leave can cause damage to the drivetrain.
Page 312: Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
310 STARTING AND OPERATING maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Four-Wheel Drive High Range — This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and CAUTION! rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
Page 313: Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 2H Or 4H To 4L 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 rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to the transmission into NEUTRAL.
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING • Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions on dry, hard surfaced roads. When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to maximize torque to the front driveshaft, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected 3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the by pressing the button located on the lower left hand selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. corner of the 4WD Control Switch.
Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. Take care means that the four-wheel drive system is not function- not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph ing properly and that service is required.
Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 4WD LOW WARNING! (Continued) Four-Wheel Drive Low Range — This range provides low disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque to the front the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move driveshaft, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at regardless of the transmission position.
Page 318: Shifting Procedure
316 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure 2WD To 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired position. Shifts NOTE: between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case stopped or in motion.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 2WD Or 4WD LOCK To 4WD LOW Alternate Procedure NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not 2.
Page 320: Limited-Slip Differential
318 STARTING AND OPERATING to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON momentary application of the parking brake may be position, the shift will not take place and no position necessary to gain maximum traction. indicator lights will be on or flashing. WARNING! LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential...
Page 321: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping when there is a difference in the surface traction under ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau- the rear (driving) wheels.
Page 322: Flowing/Rising Water
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 323: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 324: Power Steering Fluid Check
322 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will CAUTION! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering parking maneuvers.
Page 325: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 PARKING BRAKE CAUTION! Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering brake is fully applied, the engine is off and the Key Fob system as the chemicals can damage your power is removed from the ignition switch.
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission 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 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 The parking brake should always be applied whenever WARNING! (Continued) the driver is not in the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake WARNING! failure and a collision.
Page 328: Brake System
326 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM NOTE: Under cold temperatures, pedal effort will be higher than normal until the power steering fluid reaches If power assist is lost for any reason (for example, operating temperature. repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure Engagement of the ABS may be accompanied by a to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on pulsing sensation. You may also hear a clicking noise. slippery surfaces. These occurrences are normal, and indicate that the system is functioning.
Page 330: Hydraulic Brake Assist
328 STARTING AND OPERATING system. You may experience some clicking or hissing WARNING! (Continued) noises from the hydro-boost system during hard braking • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent conditions. the natural laws of physics from acting on the NOTE: Under cold temperatures, pedal effort will be vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering higher than normal until the power steering fluid reaches...
Page 331: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) The ABS aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those under adverse braking conditions. The system controls resulting from excessive speed in turns, following hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
Page 332: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - If Equipped
330 STARTING AND OPERATING the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains active the brake pedal during operation you may feel a slight even if TCS and ESC are in the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to pedal movement. The clicking and pedal movement is “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”...
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Towing And Hauling With HSA WARNING! The HSA system does not know if your vehicle is loaded There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded or towing a trailer unless the TOW/HAUL switch, lo- vehicle or while pulling a trailer where the system cated on the center stack, is selected.
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle • If you use a trailer brake controller with your on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and or using the parking brake, it will roll down the deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 335: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 3. With the engine running and the brake applied, rotate EVIC Equipped Vehicles the steering wheel 180° counterclockwise from center. HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on an EVIC 4. Press the “ESC Off” switch four times within 20 equipped vehicle.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- WARNING! (Continued) priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate understeer condition. driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, •...
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 4WD LOCK or 4WD AUTO, the ESC system will be in NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving this mode. This mode should be used for almost all with snow chains or starting off in deep snow, sand or driving situations.
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING All Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles In 4WD AUTO And WARNING! 4WD LOCK Modes Can Also Choose The • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality Following ESC Operating Mode. This Is The Only Selectable ESC Operating Mode in 4WD LOW: of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and Full Off...
Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 NOTE: The “ESC OFF” message will display and the “ESC Off” is the only operating mode for ESC in 4WD audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed LOW. Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD LOW or into the PARK position from any other position and then the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOCK moved out of the PARK position.
Page 340: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
338 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- ESC OFF Indicator Light cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 341: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds in “Starting and Operating” for further information. When when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indi- when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that cator Light”...
Page 342: Tire Safety Information
340 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: Tire Markings • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
Page 346: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
344 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of the however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 347: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 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 348: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or “XXX”...
Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 • For the following example, the combined weight of NOTE: occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your (392 kg). trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow- ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-...
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 353: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 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 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability of right or left.
Page 355: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 door.
Page 356: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
354 STARTING AND OPERATING inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), WARNING! which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) tires could cause them to fail.
Page 357: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. summer, fall and winter).
Page 358: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires.
Page 359: Spare Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor- equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle mation. of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, Spare Tires —...
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- Full Size Spare — If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 361: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 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 above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- WARNING! ping.
Page 362: Tread Wear Indicators
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 363: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 364: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If Equipped
362 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 365: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 • Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) recommended by the traction device manufacturer. Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard Please follow the table below for proper tire size, chain against damage.
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install device as tightly as possible and then re- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km). between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable •...
Page 367: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road type tires.
Page 368: Dual Rear Wheels
366 STARTING AND OPERATING Dual Rear Wheels To check if tires are even, lay a straight edge across all four tires. The straight edge should touch all the tires. CAUTION! 4500/5500 Dual Rear Tires may only have one ap- proved direction of rotation. This is to accommodate the asymmetrical design (tread pattern) of the On/Off road tire.
Page 369: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the sure. driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph CAUTION! (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa- • The TPMS has been optimized for the original tion. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and For example, your vehicle may have a recommended warning have been established for the tire size cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure...
Page 371: Base System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 372: Premium System - If Equipped
370 STARTING AND OPERATING The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if The TPMS consists of the following components: equipped) has a TPM sensor. The matching full size spare • Receiver module, can be used in place of any of the four road tires. The •...
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”...
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing or return to it’s original color, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 SYSTEM message will no longer display, and a pressure 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning can occur due to any of the following: limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale...
Page 376: Tire Pressure Information System (Tpis) Chassis Cab - If Equipped
374 STARTING AND OPERATING • Four TPM sensors (Single Rear Wheel [SRW] applica- Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) Chassis Cab — If Equipped tions) • Six TPM sensors (Dual Rear Wheel [DRW] applica- Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS).
Page 377: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, General Information providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and no longer exists, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 378: L Engines
376 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline 5.7L Engines before considering service for the vehicle. Over 40 auto manufacturer’s world wide have issued and This engine is designed to meet all emis- endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- sions regulations and provide satisfactory...
Page 379: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- engines. genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle.
Page 380: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
378 STARTING AND OPERATING • Change the engine oil and oil filter. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles • Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher engine controller memory.
Page 381: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether Fuel System Cautions the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline. CAUTION! Materials Added To Fuel Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: All gasoline sold in the United States is required to •...
Page 382: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
380 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 383: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the MIL to turn tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every • To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top time the vehicle is raised.
Page 384: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
382 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Tighten the gas cap ¼ turn until you hear one will display in the EVIC telltale display area. Refer to click. This is an indication that the cap is properly “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in “Under- tightened.
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, bottom of the label is your VIN.
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full specified weight limitations are met.
Page 387: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or Frontal Area rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability and braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance and could result in a collision.
Page 390: Trailer Hitch Classification
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Gooseneck Hitch Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm Class Max. Trailer Hitch In- which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup dustry Standards truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) over the rear axle in the truck bed.
Page 391: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) CHASSIS CAB 3500 ST/SLT/Laramie 5.7L HEMI® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Towing: 14,050 lbs (6 372 kg) Payload: 4,728 lbs (2 144 kg) 6.4L HEMI® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Towing: 17,850 lbs (8 096 kg) Payload: 8,013 lbs (3 634 kg) 6.7L Cummins®...
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING CHASSIS CAB 4500 ST/SLT/Laramie 6.4L HEMI® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Towing: 18,950 lbs (8 595 kg) Payload: 9,134 lbs (4 143 kg) 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel 6-Speed Manual Trans- Towing: 20,200 lbs (9 162 kg) mission Payload: 7,391 lbs (3 352 kg) 6.7L Cummins®...
Page 393: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website addresses: • http://www.ramtrucks.com. • http://www.ramtruck.ca (Canada). Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer.
Page 394: Towing Requirements
392 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 2. GTW Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the 3. GAWR proper inspection procedure. 4.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: This module has been designed and verified with electric trailer brakes and new electric over hydrau- lic systems. Some previous EOH systems may not be compatible with ITBM. Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM) 1 — GAIN Adjustment Button 2 —...
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 The user interface consists of the following: sliding the manual brake control lever will display the GAIN setting for 10 seconds and the “Trailer Brake Status Manual Brake Control Lever Indicator Light” will not be displayed. Slide the manual brake control lever to the right to If a fault is detected in the trailer wiring or the Integrated activate power to the trailer’s electric brakes independent...
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING Adjusting GAIN 4. Press the UP or DOWN button on the steering wheel until “TRAILER TOW” appears on the screen. NOTE: This should only be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of approximately 20–25 mph 5.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 9. If the trailer wheels lockup (indicated by squealing trailer, trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable even tires), reduce the GAIN setting; if the trailer wheels with the maximum GAIN setting of 10. turn freely, increase the GAIN setting. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the GAIN setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lockup.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • An aftermarket controller may be available for use Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the with trailers with air or electric-over-hydraulic trailer ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss brake systems.
Page 403: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 shifting does occur while in DRIVE, select TOW/HAUL WARNING! mode or select a lower gear range (using the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control). Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system or wiring should be performed by a qualified automo- NOTE: Using TOW/HAUL mode, or selecting a lower tive technician.
Page 404: Snowplow
402 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level Cooling System before towing. To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: Tow/Haul Mode To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat- City Driving ing, turn the “TOW/HAUL” feature ON when driving in When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- hilly areas, or select a lower gear range (using the mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Page 405: Before Plowing
NOTE: Before installation of a snowplow it is highly CAUTION! recommended that the owner/installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the current Ram The “Lamp Out” indicator could illuminate if exte- Body Builders Guide. See your authorized dealer, in- rior lamps are not properly installed.
Page 406: Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
For Information about snowplow applications visit Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to specifica- www.ramtrucks.com or refer to the current Ram Body Builders Guide. tions at the factory without consideration for the weight of the plow. Front end toe-in should be checked and reset 1.
Page 407: Operating Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 completely and position it as low as road or surface When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and drive- conditions permit. Do not exceed 40 mph (64 km/h). The train damage, the following precautions should be ob- operator should always maintain a safe stopping distance served.
Page 408: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
406 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF Two-Wheel Four-Wheel Drive Models The Ground Drive Models Flat Tow NONE See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK ALLOWED • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) •...
Page 409: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models 5. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the Key Fob. DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position.
Page 410: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift trans- • Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this fer cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) for recre- vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the ational towing.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not disconnect the rear drive shaft because fluid the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) will leak from the transfer case, causing damage to position disengages both the front and rear drive- internal parts.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Press and hold the brake pedal. shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N) light stays on, 4. Depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission. release the NEUTRAL (N) button. 5.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position 12. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and remove the Key Fob. for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the 13.
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 9. Start the engine. • With manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer 10. Press and hold the brake pedal. case lever to the desired position. 11. Release the parking brake. •...
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
Page 417: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....427 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...416 ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....429 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Page 418: Hazard Warning Flashers
416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure upper switch bank just below the radio. that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a...
Page 419 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts. NOTE: Dual wheels are flat mounted, center piloted. The lug nuts are a two-piece assembly.
Page 420 418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel. 10 Lug Nuts/Bolts Torque Pattern WARNING! 8 Lug Nuts/Bolts Torque Pattern To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Page 421: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing WARNING! tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle for service purposes.
Page 422 420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Turn OFF the ignition. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Block both the front and rear of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off wheel diagonally opposite the jacking the road to avoid the danger of being hit when position.
Page 423: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) Instructions • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. WARNING! • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to •...
Page 424 422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. 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 425 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and extension tube.
Page 426 424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (SRW) models. On dual rear wheel models (DRW) the 7. Install wheel center cap (if equipped) and remove lug nuts are a two-piece assembly with a flat face. wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum Lightly tighten the nuts.
Page 427 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 flat blade on the end of the lug wrench to pull the caps CAUTION! off. The wheel skin can now be removed. Use extreme caution when removing the front and CAUTION! rear center caps. Damage can occur to the center cap and/or the wheel if screwdriver type tools are used.
Page 428 426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet. When NOTE: When installing a spare tire (if equipped) as part replacing the hub caps, tilt the cap retainer over the lug of a dual rear wheel end combination, the tire diameter of nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a the two individual tires must be compared.
Page 429: Hoisting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 HOISTING NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking precautions. locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- tions.
Page 430 428 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a WARNING! protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- positive battery post. ever the hood is raised.
Page 431: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 432 430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Disconnecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! 1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri- battery.
Page 433: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the CAUTION! engine. Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not CAUTION! in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s transmission overheating and failure.
Page 434 432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 435: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a hooks. vehicle stranded off-road. Do not use tow hooks for NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use tow truck hookup or highway towing.
Page 436: Shift Lever Override
434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Turn the engine OFF. 2.
Page 437: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in the “Starting and Operating” section. This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the trans- mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles Towing Wheels...
Page 438: Two-Wheel Drive Models
436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- Do not use sling type equipment when towing. ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 439: Four-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Four-Wheel Drive Models towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground. OFF the ground.
Page 440 438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
Page 441: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .450 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..441 ▫...
Page 442 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... .457 BULB REPLACEMENT ....491 ▫...
Page 443: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 6 — Battery 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 —...
Page 444: Engine Compartment - 6.4L
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle 6 — Battery 2 — Transmission Dipstick 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Solvent 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 —...
Page 445: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 446: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II formation. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the SELECT button to turn off the message.
Page 447: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
Page 448: Maintenance Procedures
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
Page 449: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 The best time to check the engine oil level is about five CAUTION! (Continued) minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will that protect the performance and durability of your improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Page 450 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is 12633. time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 451 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 NOTE: For trucks with a 5.7L engine operating under a CAUTION! gross combined weight rating of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) or greater, MOPAR SAE 5W-30 engine oil or equivalent Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the Pennzoil®...
Page 452: Engine Oil Filter
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Selection You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes of replacement filters varies considerably.
Page 453: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can near the engine compartment before starting the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 454: Air Conditioner Maintenance
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this CAUTION! time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the CAUTION! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning the negative post.
Page 455: Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - Four-Wheel Drive Models
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — Four-Wheel Drive WARNING! Models • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- change. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the tioning system.
Page 456: Windshield Wiper Blades
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 457: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system Exhaust System in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust rating information can be found on most washer fluid system.
Page 458 456 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 control and can eventually poison you.
Page 459: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure motion.
Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, WARNING! (Continued) cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire cap when the radiator is hot.
Page 461 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough CAUTION! rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than dispose of old engine coolant (antifreeze). specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- CAUTION! (Continued) ing to MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the mended and can result in cooling system damage. If engine cooling system. HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-...
Page 464 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 465 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Opening The Coolant Reservoir Coolant Reservoir Dipstick 2. Lift and remove the plastic dipstick from the reservoir 3. Check the coolant level on the dipstick. neck. The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- gine coolant (antifreeze).
Page 466 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is bottle need only be checked once a month. When addi- satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once tional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain a month.
Page 467: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 468 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! (Continued) the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check possible brake damage.
Page 469: Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When checking the fluid level (4500/5500 only), the vehicle should be in a level position. The fluid level should be ¼ in ± ¼ in (6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm) below the fill hole on the front axle. The fluid level should be level with the bottom of the fill hole on the rear axle.
Page 471: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 Lubricant Selection Transfer Case Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in Drain And Refill “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will maintenance intervals.
Page 472: Automatic Transmission - Aisin F21-250 Hd
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission — Aisin F21-250 HD CAUTION! (Continued) Transmission — If Equipped in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter Selection Of Lubricant shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifications. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 473 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 transmission). This normally occurs after at least 15 miles CAUTION! (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips. Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as You can read the transmission sump temperature in the the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- EVIC display (see Electronic Vehicle Information Center...
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- ONLY the recommended fluid (see Fluids, Lubri- tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en- cants, and Genuine Parts for fluid specifications). gage in each position), ending with the transmission in After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick PARK.
Page 475: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 Fluid And Filter Changes — Six-Speed CAUTION! Transmission If the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until maintenance intervals.
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condi- Washing tions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- underbody protection. hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with The following maintenance recommendations will enable clear water.
Page 477 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder that will •...
Page 478 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Wheel And Wheel Trim Care CAUTION! • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt stain.
Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces CAUTION! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as household-type glass cleaner.
Page 481: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be FUSES used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp WARNING! rag.
Page 482: Power Distribution Center
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Compressor for Air Suspension – If Equipped 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control Pump 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 40 Amp Green Emissions Diesel – If Equipped (Gas &...
Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 50 Amp Red Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2 – If Equipped with Stop/Start 30 Amp Pink Integrated Trailer Brake Module – If Equipped 40 Amp Green Body Controller #3 / Interior Lights 40 Amp Green Blower Motor 40 Amp Green...
Page 485 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/Stability Control Module/ Valves 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Backup Lights – If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Parking Lights – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module –...
Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface Module #1– If Equipped 10 Amp Red Active Grill Shutter 20 Amp Yellow Horn 10 Amp Red Snow Plow (Left) – If Equipped 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor...
Page 487 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content – If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow Transmission 20 Amp Yellow (Gas Engine Cooling Pump Engine) / 25 Amp Natural (Cummins Diesel Engine) 15 Amp Blue Underhood Lamp 20 Amp Yellow Power Take-off Unit –...
Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Module – If Equipped 15 Amp Blue Mod SCR 12V (Cummins Diesel) – If Equipped 30 Amp Green Fuel Pump Motor 25 Amp Natural Amplifier 10 Amp Red...
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric Power Steer- 15 Amp Blue Clearance Lights 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/ Cruise Con- trol...
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module 10 Amp Red Rear Camera / Park Assist 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel – If Equipped 25 Amp Natural Front Heated Seats –...
Page 491: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we • When installing the power distribution center recommend that you take the following steps to mini- cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: positioned and fully latched.
Page 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number Bulb Number Premium Headlamp – 9005 Overhead Console TS 212-2 High Beam Lamps Premium Headlamp – LED (See authorized Dome Lamp 7679 Front Turn Signal Lamp dealer for service) For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for Horizontal Fog Lamp 9145 replacement instructions.
Page 493: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 BULB REPLACEMENT 5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- 6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric screws. conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield. Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained through this access hole.
Page 495: Fog Lamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 11. Replace bulb(s) as necessary. Fog Lamps — If Equipped 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access CAUTION! the back of the front fog lamp housing. • Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it 2.
Page 496: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) With Cargo Lamp
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- 4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket. ing harness to the body. CHMSL Bulb And Socket CHMSL Connector Location 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ¼ turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing.
Page 498: Cab Top Clearance Lamps - If Equipped
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped CAUTION! 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp. Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces.
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 2. Rotate the bulb socket ¼ turn and pull it from the lamp assembly. Removing The Bulb From The Bulb Socket Removing Bulb Socket From Clearance Lamp 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.
Page 500: Fluid Capacities
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons 197 Liters Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters 6.4L Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System...
Page 501: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Penn- zoil®, and Shell Helix®.
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil – 6.4L Engine For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN. The manufac- turer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra™...
Page 503: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (5.7L, We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid or and 6.4L Engine with 66RFE equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the Transmission) (For Diesel En- function or performance of your transmission.
Page 505 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .504...
Page 506 504 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by refer- ring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Infor- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change mation Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Under- indicator system.
Page 507 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil wear or damage Change Indicator System: • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans- required.
Page 508 506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level.
Page 509 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 507 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect transfer case fluid. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace spark plugs (5.7L en- gine).** Replace spark plugs (6.4L en- gine).**...
Page 510 508 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission Only). Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid and sump filter (AS66RC Transmission Only).
Page 511 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 509 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE Transmission Only), if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid and filter(s).
Page 512 510 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the transfer case fluid. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 513 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 511 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 515: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .515 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 516 514 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .521 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....521 ▫...
Page 517: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 515 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 518: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
516 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 519: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 517 In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 520: Warranty Information
518 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 521: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 519 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 522: Publication Order Forms
520 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 523: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 521 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 524: Temperature Grades
522 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 525 INDEX...
Page 526 524 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .460 Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... .21 Adding Fuel .
Page 527 INDEX 525 Special Additives ..... . .470 Bulb Replacement ......491 Axle Fluid .
Page 528 526 INDEX Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .196 Disposal of Used Coolant ....462 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ....109 Drain, Flush, and Refill .
Page 529 INDEX 527 Dipsticks Electronic Range Select (ERS) ....304 Automatic Transmission ....471 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 530 528 INDEX Oil ........447 Flashers Oil Filler Cap ......449 Turn Signal .
Page 531 INDEX 529 Additives ......379 Tachometer ......196 Clean Air .
Page 532 530 INDEX High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ..159 Inflation Pressure Tires .....362 Passing .
Page 533 INDEX 531 Key, Replacement ......19 Brake Assist Warning ....338 Keys .
Page 534 532 INDEX Instrument Cluster ..... .196 Door ....... . .35 Interior .
Page 535 INDEX 533 Outside ......126 Filter ....... .450 Rearview .
Page 536 534 INDEX Passing Light ......158 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ..23 Pedals, Adjustable.
Page 537 INDEX 535 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..262 Seat Belt Reminder ......62 Remote Starting System.
Page 538 536 INDEX Sentry Key Replacement .....19 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....363 Service Assistance .
Page 539 INDEX 537 Storage Compartment, Center Seat ... . .184 General Information .....351 Storage, Vehicle.
Page 540 538 INDEX Torque Converter Clutch ....307 Transfer Case ......469 Tow Hooks, Emergency .
Page 541 INDEX 539 Vehicle Loading ......347 Wheel Cover ......424 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .
Page 542 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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