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 LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Van Conversions/Campers ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler LLC dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- nicians and genuine Mopar parts, and cares about your ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Van Conversions/Campers
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should erating procedures that could result in an accident or also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions bodily injury.
Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- WARNING! mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ General Information ....17 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Down Window Feature — ▫ Power Windows – If Equipped ... . 34 If Equipped ......23 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..52 ▫ Child Restraint ..... . . 69 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) with Integrated Ignition numbers and keep them in a safe place. You can insert the Key —...
Page 15: Integrated Ignition Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Integrated Ignition Key The Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the RKE transmitter. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Key Removal
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key from the RKE transmitter, Ignition Key Removal slide the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmit- Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the OFF ter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out position and then remove the key.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Refer to “Key Off Power Delay,” under “Customer- Key-In-Ignition Reminder Programmable Features (SETUP)” in the “Electronic If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4. ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- vehicle operation.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized CAUTION! dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the system’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle starting your vehicle.
Page 20: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED To Set the Alarm The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve- power door locks, or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) hicle Security Alarm is activated, the system provides transmitter to lock the doors.
Page 21: Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 sound three times when you unlock the doors and the ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Vehicle Security Light will flash for 30 seconds. Check the The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the vehicle for tampering.
Page 22: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, activate the Panic Alarm or Remote Start the vehicle (if equipped) from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio transmitter with inte- grated key.
Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First 2. Release both buttons at the same time. This feature lets you program the system to unlock either 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lamps with Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key ter.
Page 25: Remote Down Window Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the Using the Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted least one second and release.
Page 27: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter proved by the party responsible for compliance could apart.
Page 28: How To Use Remote Start
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Remote Start Abort Message on Electronic Vehicle will chirp twice (if programmed). Once the vehicle has Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped) started, the engine will run for 15 minutes. The following messages will display in the EVIC if the NOTE: vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- •...
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/ Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or Turn To On”...
Page 31: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Comfort System operation refer to “Electronic Vehicle WARNING! Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-Programmable Features (SETUP)” in section 4. • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as DOOR LOCKS well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 32: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key A power door LOCK switch is on each front door trim is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power panel.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the 6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has following procedure: been disabled. 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 7.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock On Exit Programming — If Equipped 4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be to the ON position a minimum of four times, ending in enabled or disabled as follows: the OFF position.
Page 35: Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Child Protection Door Lock disengage the child protection locks. When the system on To provide a safer environment for children riding in the a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using rear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in have the child protection door lock system.
Page 36: Windows
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS WARNING! Power Windows – If Equipped Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN WARNING! switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving the front passenger door for passenger window control unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a and on the rear doors of Quad Cab and Crew Cab...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the window part way, press to the first detent rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse and release it when you want the window to stop. function unexpectedly during auto closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and Auto-Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection hold to close the window manually.
Page 39: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 press the window LOCK button into the latched or down Wind Buffeting position. To enable the window controls, press the win- Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of dow LOCK button again and return the switch to the pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the released or up position.
Page 40: Rambox Safety Warning
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE RAMBOX SAFETY WARNING WARNING! (Continued) Safety Warning • In an accident, serious injury could result if the Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal storage bin covers are not properly latched. injury or damage to your vehicle: •...
Page 41: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Rambox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside Lever — If Equipped the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha- attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering Please pay close attention to the information in this wheel section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as •...
Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Pulling Out Latch Plate And Webbing Latch Plate To Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the protect you properly.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of on the shoulder belt.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE belt tongue is pressed into the buckle. Allow the retractor WARNING! to take up the surplus webbing, and the buckles will hang vertically from the cab back exit bezel, thus freeing A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and up all the area behind the front seats.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pull the black buckle latch plate forward from the cab back panel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is an audible “click”.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop- erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 51: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt you will prefer a higher position.
Page 52: Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! Use the Automatic Locking Mode any time a child safety • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. seat is installed in a passenger seating position. Children •...
Page 53: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Seat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The seat belts for both front outboard seating positions (BeltAlert ) are equipped with pretensioning devices that are de- If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within signed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed a collision.
Page 54: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized BeltAlert can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled.
Page 55: Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbag
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 extender. This extender should be used only if the is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on remove the extender and store it.
Page 56: Airbag System Components
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal Airbag System Components regulations for Advanced Airbags. The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator •...
Page 57: Advanced Front Airbag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Advanced Front Airbag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver • Do not put anything on or around the airbag and front passenger airbags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as covers or attempt to open them manually.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat Side Airbags — If Equipped When the bag deploys, it opens the seam between the Supplemental seat side airbags provide enhanced protec- front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each bag deploys tion and work together with supplemental Side Airbag independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protect an occupant...
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag occu- pant protection. WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front WARNING! Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and shoul- severe injuries in a collision.
Page 62: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- turns on the Airbag Warning Light, either momentarily sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light away from an inflating airbag.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are the airbag. In this way, the airbags do not interfere with located in the center of the steering wheel and the right your control of the vehicle.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 inflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into the (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your space between the occupant and the door. The side eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted airbags fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the airbag system.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate Maintaining Your Airbag System the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the airbags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- inflate for your protection in a collision. While vanced airbag system.
Page 69: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). fuse is good.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). 4. Otherwise required by law A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: upon request.
Page 71: Child Restraint
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Transmission gear selection WARNING! • Cruise control status In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, • Traction/stability control status can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap can •...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. Both types of are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ vehicle.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s WARNING! weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for • Improper installation can lead to failure of an weight and height limits. infant or child restraint.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and WARNING! pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle or child restraint.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor- ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Installing the Child Restraint System • When using the LATCH attaching system to install a WARNING! child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out Do not install child restraint systems equipped with of reach of children.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the WARNING! manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with Improper installation of a child restraint to the separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For each behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic and Crew Cab models have three anchorages, one behind Locking Mode”...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence (Quad Cab /Crew Cab - Rear Seats) 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat. The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and 5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab /Crew Cab 1 — Inner Anchor Loops 2 — Snap Hook 3 — Tether Strap 4 — Passenger’s Side Rear Child Seat 5 — Rear Center Child Seat 6 —...
Page 83: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Children Too Large for Booster Seats injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
Page 84: Safety Tips
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The recommended viscosity and quality grades are WARNING! shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
Page 85: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate WARNING! control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Page 86: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Defroster Vehicle Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Lights Fluid Leaks Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ..98 Mirrors ......93 ▫...
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ General Information ....127 ▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ..140 ▫...
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ▫ Headlight Delay ..... 148 ▫ Windshield Washers ....155 ▫...
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming HomeLink Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ... 163 ....175 ▫...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ... . . 182 ▫ Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab ..190 ▫...
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Bed Rail Tie-Down System ....214 Rear Window Features ....199 ▫...
Page 95: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control lever under the mirror to the night position (lever flipped toward the rear of vehicle). Adjusting Rearview Mirror The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in the day position (lever flipped toward the windshield).
Page 96: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the power button at the base of the mirror.
Page 97: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an- other vehicle or other object.
Page 98: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- The controls for the power mirrors are located on the tons and a four-way mirror control switch. driver’s door trim panel. Power Mirror Controls Power Mirror Controls 1 —...
Page 99: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the Heated Mirrors — If Equipped mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror control These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear that you want the mirror to move.
Page 100: Illuminated Vanity Mirror - If Equipped
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped Slide-On-Rod Features of Sun Visor — If Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. Equipped To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod”...
Page 101: Uconnect Phone - If Equipped
NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an • www.chrysler.com/uconnect integrated uconnect phone. Refer to your “Navigation • www.dodge.com/uconnect User’s Manual” for uconnect phone operating instruc- • www.jeep.com/uconnect tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE uconnect allows you to transfer calls between the sys- Phone Button tem and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your The rearview mirror contains the microphone vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for the system (depending on the type of for private conversation.
Page 103: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • For certain operations, compound commands can be The uconnect phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect phone used. For example, instead of saying Setup and then can be adjusted either from the radio volume control Phone Pairing, the following compound command knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The know your options at any prompt, say Help following uconnect website may also provide detailed instructions the beep.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial by Saying a Number give the uconnect phone a name for your cellular • Press the PHONE button to begin. phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be •...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say person you want to call. Phonebook New Entry. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins The uconnect phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth OBEX deleted on the uconnect phone. These can only be edited on the cellular phone. The changes are trans- transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Edit uconnect Phonebook Entries After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE: the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return •...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase “All” uconnect Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish • Press the PHONE button to begin. to delete.
Page 111: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service Phonebook List Names. plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the uconnect phone. Check with your •...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold current call on hold and answer the incoming call. To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the VOICE RECOG- Redial. NITION button while a call is in progress, and make a • The uconnect phone will call the last number that second phone call, as described under Making a Second was dialed from your cellular phone.
Page 114: Uconnect Phone Features
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete continue on the uconnect phone for a certain dura- the language selection. tion, after which the call is automatically transferred After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and from the uconnect phone to the cellular phone.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • If supported, this number may be programmable on If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button follows: and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated Systems. Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the PHONE button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 When calling a number with your uconnect phone that send the corresponding phone number associated with normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the VOICE NOTE: RECOGNITION button and say the sequence you wish...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the uconnect phone keypad and still use the uconnect phone (while dialing will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 119: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) uconnect phone or vice versa, press the VOICE REC- When you mute the uconnect phone, you will still be OGNITION button and say Transfer Call. able to hear the conversation coming from the other Connect or Disconnect Link Between the party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The uconnect phone will play the phone names of all • The selected phone will be used for the next phone paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the call. If the selected phone is not available, the lowest priority.
Page 121: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Things You Should Know About Your uconnect Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the uconnect phone. For best results, the Voice Training phone session should be completed when the vehicle is parked uconnect phone Tutorial with the engine running, all windows closed, and the To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is during a voice recognition period. not in motion is recommended. • Performance is maximized under: •...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by Far End Audio Performance lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • Audio quality is maximized under: • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
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Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 129: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 General Information VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to •...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When you press the VR button, you will hear a beep. The These commands are universal and can be used from any beep is your signal to give a command. menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application.
Page 131: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Commands In this mode, you can say the following commands: The Voice Recognition (VR) system understands two • “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) types of commands. Universal commands are available at •...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In − “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...
Page 134: Voice Training
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR SEATS button first and wait for the beep before speaking the Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System “Barge In” commands. of the vehicle.
Page 135: Manual Seat Adjuster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped WARNING! Both front seats are independently adjustable forward or rearward and are equipped with a seatback recliner. The Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is dangerous.
Page 136: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat cushion and is used to adjust the seatback position. To adjust the seatback, lift upward on the handle, lean back on the seatback and release the handle at the desired position.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in • Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seat- a seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with back to swing (dump) forward on manual recliner the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is seats.
Page 138: Adjustable Head Restraints
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Head Restraints Eight-Way Power Seats — If Equipped Head restraints can reduce the risk of neck injury in the The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the event of a rear impact. Pull up or push down on the front seat cushions.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 CAUTION! Do not put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat or the seat controls. Power Seat Switches 1 — Power Seat Switch 2 — Power Seatback Switch...
Page 140: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped The lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of Both front seats and rear passenger seats can be equipped the seat cushion. The lumbar support can be increased by with heaters.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats WARNING! to operate. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin The heated seats switch from High to Low and from Low because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, to Off automatically, based on time and temperature of spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-...
Page 142: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ventilated Seats — If Equipped the switch will be illuminated. When Low speed is Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans selected one light will be illuminated. that draw the air from around the occupant and exhaust NOTE: it underneath the seat and into the passenger compart- •...
Page 143: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) temperature set- The memory seat buttons are located on the outboard ting and radio station preset settings. Your Remote side of the drivers seat cushion. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro- grammed to recall the same positions when the UN- LOCK button is pressed.
Page 144: Memory Position Recall
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Turn the vehicle key to the ON/RUN position. performed within 10 seconds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter to recall memory positions. 2. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and both sideview mirrors to the desired positions.
Page 145: To Disable A Rke Transmitter Linked To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 To recall the memory settings for driver one, press NOTE: A chime sound may be heard if setting memory MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s seat or the was inhibited for any reason. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory memory position 1.
Page 146: Self-Limiting Control
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE vehicles equipped with the Electronic vehicle Informa- Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control tion Center (EVIC), refer to “Customer-Programmable This additional feature provides automatic driver’s seat Features (SETUP)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information positioning which will enhance driver mobility into and Center (EVIC) –...
Page 147: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood To open the hood, two latches must be released. and push the safety latch lever from right to left to release it, before raising the hood.
Page 148: Lights
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Page 149: Headlights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Automatic Headlights — If Equipped reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To This system automatically turns the headlights on or off remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- according to ambient light levels.
Page 150: Headlight Delay
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature is The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF (EVIC).
Page 151: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high beam is selected. Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the bottom of the switch) is rotated to the far right detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK...
Page 152: Cargo Light
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be Cargo Light regulated by rotating the dimmer control right (brighter) The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo or left (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can button.
Page 153: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Lights-on Reminder Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada Only and If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on Fleet Vehicles) after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the the driver’s door is opened.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released. High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam.
Page 156: Windshield Wipers And Washers
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for Windshield Wipers use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the with a variable pause between cycles, desirable.
Page 157: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Windshield Washers WARNING! To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield the second detent. Washer fluid will be sprayed until the could lead to an accident.
Page 158: Tilt Steering Column
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 159: Heating Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch WARNING! bank below the climate controls. Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is Press the switch to turn on the heated moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- steering wheel.
Page 160: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allow • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin the driver to establish a comfortable position relative to the steering wheel and pedals.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
Page 162: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut accelerator operation at speeds greater than 35 mph down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated (56 km/h).
Page 163: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Deactivating Electronic Speed Control WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal or pulling the Electronic Speed Control lever (CANCEL) toward you will deacti- Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on vate the Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set when not in use is dangerous.
Page 164: To Accelerate For Passing
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raising the Electronic Speed Control lever RESUME/ To Accelerate for Passing ACCEL upwards once will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped upward pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Page 165: Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 The Rear Park Assist can be active only when the shift WARNING! lever is in REVERSE. If the Rear Park Assist is enabled at this shift lever position, the system will be active until the Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 11 mph system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 166: Rear Park Assist Warning Display
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Park Assist Warning Display When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the The Rear Park Assist Warning Display, located in the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for approxi- headliner near the sliding rear window, provides both mately one second.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Inner LED 79 in (200 cm) Yellow Yes, Half Second 1st LED 51.1 in (130 cm) Yellow None 2nd LED 45.2 in (115 cm)
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist, it is strongly • Drivers must be careful when backing up, even recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball when using the Rear Park Assist. Always check assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, the vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 169: Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist CAUTION! There are times when you may want to disable the Rear • The Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is Park Assist, such as when towing a trailer. unable to recognize every obstacle, including The system can be turned on or off by the Park Assist small obstacles.
Page 170: Service The Rear Park Assist
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor- Cleaning The Rear Park Assist mation Center (EVIC) the message “Park Assist Dis- Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash abled” will be displayed on the EVIC when the system soap and a soft cloth.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using the Rear Camera system using the Rear Camera System. Always check care- to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 172: Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off - With Navigation Radio
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — With Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — Without Navigation Radio Navigation Radio 1. Press the menu hard key. 1. Press the menu hard key. 2.
Page 173: Overhead Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console is located on the headliner above the review mirror. The overhead console contains the following features: • Courtesy/Reading Lights • Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped •...
Page 174: Courtesy/Reading Lights
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (full right position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 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. If the interior lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, they will extinguish after 15 minutes.
Page 176: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 177: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted display in view.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 180: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The EVIC Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of “CHANNEL # TRAINED.”...
Page 181: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
Page 182: General Information
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following console between the courtesy/reading lights.
Page 183: Open Sunroof - Express Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow WARNING! (Continued) the power sunroof to operate for approximately ten • Do not allow small children to operate the sun- minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or until a front roof.
Page 184: Closing Sunroof - Express
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof pressed. will close automatically from any position. The sunroof Venting Sunroof — Express will close fully and stop automatically.
Page 185: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Wind Buffeting ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of The auxiliary 12-Volt power outlets can provide power pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the for in-cab accessories designed for use with the standard ears.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following locations: • Lower left and lower right of the center stack — without floor mounted shifter. • Inside the top storage tray — with floor mounted shifter.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 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 Quad Cab or Crew Cab. power when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tions.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, To avoid serious injury or death: vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. battery even more quickly.
Page 189: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter. 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.
Page 190: Power Inverter - If Equipped
188 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 191: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: CUPHOLDERS • When the power inverter switch is pressed, there will Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 be a delay of approximately one second before the Seats) power inverter status indicator turns on. The status The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray at the indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether bottom of the center stack.
Page 192: Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab Mounted Shifter Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- For vehicles equipped with bucket seats and a floor holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger mounted shifter there are two cupholders located in the convenience.
Page 193: Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab STORAGE Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders Glove Box Storage located in the center armrest. The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper glove box push upward on the handle To open the lower glove box, pull on the handle to release release. The glove box door will automatically open. the latch and lower the door. Upper Glove Box Lower Glove Box...
Page 195: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Door Storage Rear Door Storage — Quad Cab /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 196: Center Storage Compartment - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped WARNING! The center storage compartment is located between the • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment provides an armrest and contains both and upper and armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle lower storage area.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to raise the cover. The upper storage area contains a 12-Volt open the lower storage bin.
Page 198: Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped To open in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of In-floor storage bins are located in front of the second the latch and open the lid. row seats and can be used for extra storage.
Page 199: Seatback Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 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 200: Storage And Seats (Crew Cab)
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) CAUTION! The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com- Always lift the storage compartment lids by using partment.
Page 201: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time. NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating.
Page 202: Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window. Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console.
Page 203: Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Unfolding the Load Floor Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat may be 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. equipped with a folding load floor. WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the load floor unfolds into position. the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2.
Page 205: Pickup Box
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 PICKUP BOX Rambox — If Equipped The Rambox system is an integrated pickup box storage and cargo management system consisting of three fea- tures: • Integrated box side storage bins • Cargo extender/divider •...
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins CAUTION! Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the pickup box. The cargo storage bins provide watertight, lockable, Failure to follow the following items could cause illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs (68 kg) of evenly damage to the vehicle: distributed cargo.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Rambox Pushbutton and Lock Rambox Light Switch The interior of the Rambox will automatically illuminate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic illumination switch, there is a manual on/off switch located at the rear of each storage bin.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should be Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time minimized to prevent damage to the lid and could cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lid latching/hinging mechanisms.
Page 209: Bed Extender - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Bed Extender — If Equipped The bed extender has three functional positions: • Storage Position • Divider Position • Extender Position Storage Position The storage position for the bed extender is at the front of the truck bed which maximizes the bed cargo area when not in use.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. With the side gates open, position the extender fully 3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard forward in the bed against the front panel. ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops. Storage Position Cargo Tie Down Loop...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure gates in the closed position. the panel into place and assist against theft. Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the...
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the bed extender into a divider position per- 2. With the side gates open, position the extender so the form the following: outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side Extender Position gates in the closed position. The extender position allows you to load the bed of the truck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add an additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck when additional cargo room is needed.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the bed extender into the extender position perform the following: 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle vertically in order to release the extender side gates.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure WARNING! into place. To reduce the risk of potential injury or property damage: • Cargo must be secured. • Do not exceed cargo load rating of your vehicle. •...
Page 216: Bed Rail Tie-Down System
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bed Rail Tie-Down System CAUTION! The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat should not exceed 60 degrees above horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end counterclockwise, approximately three turns. Then pull cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the bottom of the end cap.
Page 218: Slide-In Campers
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped Camper Applications 1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in bracket located on the rear sill. campers.
Page 219: Removing The Tailgate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by press- 4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the ing inward in the locking tab. glove box) to the chassis wiring harness and insert the bracket back into the sill.
Page 220: Locking Tailgate - If Equipped
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by 5. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. releasing the lock tang from the pivot. NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Displays ..... . 246 Instrument Panel Features ....222 ▫...
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..272 Electronic Digital Clock ....261 ▫ Clock Setting Procedure ....261 Sales Code RES/RSC —...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 ▫ Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) CD/DVD Maintenance ....292 Mode ......286 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones .
Page 224: Instrument Panel Features
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Transfer Case Position Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 —...
Page 225: Switch Bank Button Description
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION 1. TOW/HAUL Refer to Section 5 for more information. Upper Switch Bank 2. ESP OFF — IF EQUIPPED The upper switch bank is located on the center of the Refer to Section 5 for more information. instrument panel.
Page 226: Lower Switch Bank
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lower Switch Bank 1. HEATED SEATS Refer to Section 3 for more information. The lower switch bank is located on the center of the instrument panel. 2. VENTILATED SEATS Refer to Section 3 for more information. 3.
Page 227: Instrument Cluster - Base
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 228: Instrument Cluster - Premium
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 229: Instrument Cluster Description
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 • Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION indicator remains on and does not flash, or flashes at a 1. Tachometer rapid rate. The Tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Speedometer CAUTION! The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/km/h). Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” pull over 6.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 7. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- This light informs you of a problem with the cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The Center (EVIC).
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. SERV (Service) 4WD 12. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light The SERV 4WD light monitors the electric shift If this indicator light flashes during accelera- four-wheel drive system. If the SERV 4WD tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While light stays on or comes on during driving, it driving, ease up on the accelerator.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the gauge, the Check Gauges indicator will illuminate the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he and a single chime will sound.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Warning Messages display the engine hour value. The engine hours will be When the appropriate conditions exist, the following displayed for a period of 30 seconds until the ignition is messages will display in the odometer: turned OFF or the engine is started.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 CHAngE OIL 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change times within 10 seconds. indicator system. The CHAngE OIL message will flash in 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, (EVIC) whenever the Electronic Range Select (ERS) fea- shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- ture is active.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 21. Voltmeter control module. Post-heat operation can run for sev- When the engine is running, the gauge indicates the eral minutes, and then the electrical system and volt- electrical system voltage. The pointer should stay within meter needle will stabilize.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. ON position.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system which The TPMS has been optimized for the original monitors the emissions and engine control sys- equipment tires and wheels.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not WARNING! need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal CAUTION! operating conditions.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 28. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped 30. Transmission Temperature Light This indicator will illuminate when the front fog This light indicates that there is excessive trans- lights are on. mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL unbuckled, the seat belt reminder light will flash or CAUTION! remain on continuously. Refer to Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) in the Occupant Re- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- straints section for more information. ture Indicator illuminated will eventually cause se- vere transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- Procedures” in section 6 of this manual. cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information 33.
Page 246: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER NOTE: The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- This system conveniently allows the driver to select a tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the variety of useful information by pressing the switches instrument cluster.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Steering wheel EVIC control button, as Steering wheel EVIC control button as it appears on the left side of the steer- it appears on the right side of the ing wheel. steering wheel. Press and release the UP button to scroll up- Press and release the SELECT button for access ward through the main menus (DTE, mi/gal, to main menus, sub menus or to select a...
Page 248: Evic Displays
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • Park Assist Disabled the following messages: • Service Park Assist System • ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped •...
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 • Electronic Speed Control Light Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This light will turn on when the electronic The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains lit with the engine running your shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- vehicle, will usually be drivable, however, see an autho- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 with the engine running. If the ESP/BAS Warning Light CAUTION! comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- function has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- system.
Page 252: Distance To Empty (Dte)
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the Distance To Empty (DTE) engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with your personal driving style. the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is Unless reset, this message will continue to display each determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Page 253: Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history information will be erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset.
Page 254: Trip Functions
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B Trip Functions Press and release the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last button until one of the following Trip Functions displays reset. in the EVIC: •...
Page 255: System (Customer Information Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 System (Customer Information Features) Compass Display Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “SYS- The compass readings indicate the direction TEM” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. the vehicle is facing. Press and release the Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the compass button to display one of eight com- available information displays, then press SELECT to...
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Compass Calibration Compass Variance If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the North and Geographic North. To compensate for the compass into the Calibration Mode manually, as follows: differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 257: Customer-Programmable Features (Setup)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button. The last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been following choices. deactivated. Select Language Auto Lock Doors When in this display you may select one of five lan- When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Remote Unlk Sequence check-mark appears next to the feature showing the When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, door will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press pears next to the feature showing the system has been and release the SELECT button until 0, 30, 60, or 90 activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the appears.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening a vehicle function and operating information. To make your selec- door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, tion, press and release the SELECT button until a check- press and release the SELECT button until Off, 45 sec., mark appears next to the feature showing the system has 5 min., or 10 min.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- showing the system has been activated or the check-mark pears next to the feature showing the system has been is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the Remote Start Comfort Sys.
Page 263: Electronic Digital Clock
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 units of measure. To make your selection, press and Clock Setting Procedure release the SELECT button until ENGLISH or METRIC 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. appears. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune/ ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Audio control.
Page 264: Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (Vr) - If Equipped
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The REN and RER radios contain a CD/DVD player, USB Clock Setting Procedure port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite uconnect gps — RER only Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to for easy menu selection.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- clock setting menu will appear on the screen. played.
Page 266: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency. time to turn off the radio.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 269: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit button.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the only.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 272: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification Frequency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
Page 274: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
Page 275: Sales Code Res/Rsc - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC SIRIUS RADIO position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not will remain tuned to the new station until you make available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With another selection.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the 16-Digit Character Program Type sound level from the right or left side speakers. Display No program type or un- Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time None defined and FADE will display.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 station with the same selected Music Type name. The 16-Digit Character Program Type Music Type function only operates when in the FM Display mode. Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Religious Talk Rel Talk...
Page 280: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit button.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the only.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...
Page 283: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- not play the file.
Page 285: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
Page 286: Info Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through iary device if the AUX jack is connected. the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 287: Uconnect Studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped (Ren/Rer/Res Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios System Activation (Satellite Radio) (If Equipped) Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you Refer to “uconnect™ studios (Satellite Radio)” in this may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio section.
Page 288: Selecting Uconnect Studios (Satellite) Mode
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A ESN/SID Access With RES Radios CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- mode.
Page 289: Reception Quality
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type RW/FF function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next...
Page 291: Operating Instructions - Uconnect Phone (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 292: Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ con- EQUIPPED sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. The system is located in the headliner behind the front row seat.
Page 293: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch EQUIPPED will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the The remote sound system controls are located on the rear switch will decrease the volume.
Page 294: Cd Player
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next wiping from center to edge. track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once 3.
Page 295: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES dials and inner push knobs. These comfort controls can Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular be set to obtain desired interior conditions. phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor- mance from your radio.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Blower Control temperatures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red There are four blower speeds. Use this area, indicates warmer temperatures. control to regulate the amount of air NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems forced through the system in any lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- mode you select.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Panel Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at Bi-Level Mode the windshield.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • In cold or damp weather, the use of the Recirculation Recirculation Control Press this button to choose between mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because outside air intake or recirculation of of moisture buildup inside the vehicle.
Page 299: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Economy Mode NOTE: A/C cannot be deselected when in MAX A/C If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to position. The LED will blink three times if the A/C turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Rotate button is pushed.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • SYNC feature links the temperature controls, the pas- senger side temperature becomes the same as the temperature selected by the driver. The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passengers. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel 1 - Blower Control 9 - DEFROST...
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Automatic Operation NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for 1. Position the MODE control knob to the Auto position cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts on the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel. the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide 2.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation selected. This allows the front occupants to control the This system offers a full complement of manual override volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the features. Auto mode. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently The operator can also select the direction of the airflow from each other.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Floor Mode The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of operator to manually activate or deactivate the air air is directed through the defrost and side window conditioning system.
Page 304: Summer Operation
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Control Summer Operation When outside air contains smoke, odors, or The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant you may wish to recirculate interior air by to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect pressing the RECIRCULATION control button.
Page 305: Vacation/Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Vacation/Storage the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and increase Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service the front blower speed. Do not use the Recirculation (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air mode without A/C for long periods, as fogging may conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in occur.
Page 306: Operating Tips
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips...
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Starting Procedures ....309 Override ......313 ▫...
Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped ..333 (If Equipped) – 5.7L Engine Only ... 349 ▫...
Page 309 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....372 ▫ General Information ....385 ▫...
Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Fuel Requirements ....392 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ....403 ▫...
Page 311: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 312: If Engine Fails To Start
310 STARTING AND OPERATING Tip Start Feature WARNING! Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition key briefly • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into to the START position and release it. The starter motor will continue to run but will automatically disengage the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to when the engine is running.
Page 313: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on have enough power to continue running when the key is the passenger side of the vehicle near the right head lamp released.
Page 314: Automatic Transmission
312 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
Page 315: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift 5. Using the screwdriver, press and hold the override tab Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the through the access port (ringed circle) on the bottom of PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK the steering column.
Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING Center Console Shifter — If Equipped There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to move the shift lever out of the PARK position if an electrical system malfunction occurs (i.e., dead battery). To access the override (using a flat-bladed screwdriver), carefully remove the override cover which is located on the right of the shift lever gate.
Page 317: Four-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Four–Speed Automatic Transmission — If Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply Equipped the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift NOTE: Under extremely cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) lever in the PARK position.
Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE DRIVE This range is for moving the vehicle rearward. Use this This range is for most city and highway driving. range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. 2 (Second) NEUTRAL This range is for moderate grades and to assist braking This range is used when the vehicle is standing for on dry pavement or in mud and snow.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Overdrive Operation gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation The Overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has tronically controlled fourth and fifth gear (OVERDRIVE). risen to a suitable level. The transmission will automatically shift from third gear If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the to OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present:...
Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting.
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Transmission Limp Home Mode If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- return to normal operation. If the problem persists, tions. If a condition is detected that could result in PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- transmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home ate.
Page 322: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Five–Speed Automatic Transmission — If into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above Equipped third gear, but can shift down to 2 (second gear) or 1 (first The shift lever display located in the instrument panel gear), when needed.
Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 through third gear are underdrive gears, and fourth gear is direct drive. ERS fifth gear (Overdrive) is the same as the normal fourth gear. When in the DRIVE position in first through fourth gear, the first tap down (-), will display the ERS designation for the current gear (the transmission will not downshift).
Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! Do not race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL position into another gear range. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their PARK grip and the vehicle could skid.
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 REVERSE WARNING! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle rearward. Use this • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to NEUTRAL move the shift lever back and forth without first This range is for when the vehicle is standing for pro-...
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation operation at this temperature. Normal operation will The Overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- resume when the transmission fluid temperature has tronically controlled fourth and fifth gear (Overdrive). risen to a suitable level. The transmission will automatically shift from DRIVE to If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the Overdrive if the following conditions are present: transmission will automatically select the most desirable...
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 performance and reduce the potential for transmission closed-throttle downshifts to third gear are performed overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When (for improved braking) when driving conditions warrant. operating in the TOW/HAUL mode, fifth gear is dis- The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light”...
Page 328: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
326 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: fluid partially draining from the torque converter into • The torque converter clutch will not engage until the the transmission. This condition is normal and will not transmission fluid and engine coolant (antifreeze) are cause damage to the transmission. The torque con- warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of verter will refill within five seconds of shifting from driving].
Page 329: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case This electronically shifted transfer case provides four (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped mode positions: This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by • Two-wheel drive high range (2WD) the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is •...
Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING desired position. Refer to “Shifting Procedure” for spe- If all shift conditions are met: cific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK and 4WD 1. The current position indicator light will turn OFF. LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 the control knob back to the current position, wait five NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the seconds, and retry selection. To find the shift require- front or rear wheels are spinning, as this can cause ments, refer to the Shifting Procedure for your transfer damage to driveline components.
Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOCK WARNING! Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear You or others could be injured if you leave the wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range provides vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
Page 333: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Shifting Procedure When the shift is complete, the position indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain NOTE: • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not 2WD⇔...
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING selected position indicator light will flash and the origi- 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control nal position indicator light will remain ON. At this time, switch to the desired position. reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete 4.
Page 335: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 NOTE: • If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON, until all requirements have been met.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is • Neutral (NEUTRAL) accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be desired position.
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD, tinue to flash. 4LOW, and 4WD AUTO) are located on the instrument 3. The transfer case will not shift. cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection.
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends WARNING! on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the Always engage the parking brake when powering transfer case.
Page 339: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 For additional information on the appropriate use of each 4WD LOW transfer case mode position see the information below: Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low speed four-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear drive- shafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate Rear-Wheel Drive High Range - This range is for normal at the same speed.
Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING position indicator light will continue to flash until all disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- the requirements for the selected position have been tor pedal after turning the control switch. If the vehicle is met.
Page 341: Limited-Slip Differential - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control continuously while the original position indicator light is switch to the desired position. ON, until all requirements have been met. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take flashing), shift the transmission back into gear.
Page 342: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
340 STARTING AND OPERATING slippery surface, a slight application of the accelerator DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES will supply maximum traction. When starting with only When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight wedge of water to build up between the tire and road momentary application of the parking brake may be surface.
Page 343: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 345: Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 DRIVING OFF-ROAD NOTE: After off-road usage, particularly in sand or Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep mud, inspect the underside of the vehicle for accumu- hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural lated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, rotors and calipers.
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Continued operation with reduced power steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 347: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 348: Parking Brake
346 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. NOTE: The “Brake Warning Light” will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brake is applied.
Page 349: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the WARNING! curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- uphill grade. ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or The parking brake should always be applied whenever injury.
Page 350: Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
348 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor WARNING! makes a low humming noise during operation. This is normal. The Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System contains The ABS conducts a low-speed selftest at about 10 mph sophisticated electronic equipment.
Page 351: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 ABS Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The ABS includes an amber warning light. When the light • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The system those resulting from excessive speed in turns, reverts to standard, non-anti-lock brakes.
Page 352: Electronic Brake Control System
350 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The MDS system may take some time to return NOTE: ABS improves steering control of the vehicle to full functionality after a battery disconnect. during hard braking maneuvers. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic •...
Page 353: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake capability during emergency braking maneuvers.
Page 354: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Start Assist (HSA) WARNING! The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the...
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 HSA Activation Criteria The system will only work if the intended direction of the The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to vehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if the activate: intended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle is in DRIVE and the activation criteria are met, HSA will •...
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING the system recognizes when the TOW/HAUL switch is WARNING! (Continued) activated and compensates by releasing brake pressure at a • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle slower rate while throttle is applied in order to prevent the on a hill without putting the transmission in vehicle from rolling down the hill.
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 HSA Off 6. Cycle ignition switch OFF then ON. Non-EVIC Equipped Vehicles 7. If the sequence was completed properly, the “ESP/ If you wish to turn off the HSA system, follow this TCS Indicator Light” will blink several times to confirm procedure: HSA is off.
Page 358: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Program (ESP) The ESP system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition.
Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road path of the vehicle.
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING The ESP system has multiple operating modes depend- equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOW or Neutral, back to ing on vehicle type: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) or Four- 4WD LOCK or 4WD AUTO, the ESP system will be in Wheel Drive (4WD).
Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving All Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles in 4WD AUTO and with snow chains or starting off in deep snow, sand or 4WD LOCK Modes Can Also Choose the gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” Following ESP Operating Mode.
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. This will occur even if or NEUTRAL, to 4WD LOW, the ESP system will be in the message was previously cleared.
Page 363: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 running. If the “ESP/BAS Warning Light” comes on Trailer Sway Control (TSC) continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has The TSC system uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize been detected in either the ESP or BAS system or both. If an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appro- this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the priate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 364: Tire Safety Information
362 STARTING AND OPERATING TSC is only active in the default “ESP On” mode. TSC can TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION be disabled by pressing the ESP OFF switch and entering Tire Markings “ESP Partial Off” mode. It is not active in the “ESP Partial Off”...
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 368: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
366 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 369: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”...
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities calculated in Step 4.
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 373: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 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 accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 374: Tire Inflation Pressures
372 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.
Page 376: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
374 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 377: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 For additional information, refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in Section 6. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one.
Page 378: Life Of Tire
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Life of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including, but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 379: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 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 380: Tire Chains
378 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS CAUTION! (Continued) Use “Class S” chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE • Install chains as tightly as possible and then Type “S” specifications. retighten after driving about 0.5 mile (0.8 km). NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle as •...
Page 381: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- ing link and cable (radial) chains. hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before using these tire types. Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of 4X2 model trucks.
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this manual for the proper maintenance intervals. More fre- quent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
Page 383: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn normal and there should be no adjustment for this the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle increased pressure.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven CAUTION! for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive • The TPMS has been optimized for the original this information. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have As an example, assume your vehicle has a recommended been established for the tire size equipped on your cold tire inflation placard pressure (parked for more than...
Page 385: Tire Pressure Monitor System Components
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tire the tire.
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will system fault still exists. A system fault can occur by any illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- of the following scenarios: dible chime will be activated when one or more of 1.
Page 387: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 1. This spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitor- 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and ing sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the tire reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the full size spare tire, pressure in the spare tire.
Page 388: Fuel Requirements
386 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the 5.7L Engine following licenses: The 5.7L engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide satisfac- tory fuel economy and performance when United States ..... KR5S120123 using high quality unleaded gasoline hav- Canada .
Page 389: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygen- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, ates are required in some areas of the country during the and durability for your vehicle.
Page 390: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
388 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- engine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 391: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in CAUTION! (Continued) Federal and California reformulated gasoline. • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition Materials Added To Fuel malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to All gasoline sold in the United States is required to overheat.
Page 392: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to CAUTION! the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can gasoline-only powered vehicles.
Page 394: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
392 STARTING AND OPERATING ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- 15% unleaded gasoline. mended. When you do switch fuel types, it is recommended that: WARNING! •...
Page 395: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E–85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 396: Replacement Parts
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts CAUTION! Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- vehicle.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 CAUTION! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled.
Page 398: Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message
396 STARTING AND OPERATING After removing the dispensing nozzle, tighten the gas heard/felt. This is an indication that the gas cap is ⁄ turn until one click is heard/felt. This is an properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to indication that the cap is properly tightened.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 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 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...
Page 401: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section you will find safety tips and information The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- with your vehicle.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING that typically provides adjustable friction associated with WARNING! the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition Weight-Carrying Hitch can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration/loading to comply with GAWR requirements.
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE — With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE — Improper Adjustment of Weight- Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) Fifth-Wheel Hitch The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed.
Page 405: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Gooseneck Hitch Weight Ratings)” for the website address that contains The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm the necessary information for your specific drivetrain. which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions truck.
Page 406: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
• http:// www.dodge.com. • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada). Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW Consider the following items when computing the on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 407: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment CAUTION! put in or on your vehicle • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles • The weight of the driver and all passengers. (805 km) of vehicle operation.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. WARNING! (Continued) When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK. With four- and will not shift during travel.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Towing Requirements — Tires Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or spare tire. vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible •...
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 412: Towing Tips
410 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Using “TOW/HAUL” mode or a lower gear WARNING! range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend trans- Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system or mission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build wiring should be performed by a qualified automo- up.
Page 413: Snowplow
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. SNOWPLOW − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until NOTE: Do not use this model vehicle for snowplow you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 414: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
412 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND CAUTION! MOTORHOME, ETC.) Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can CAUTION! cause damage to the vehicle. Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal WARNING! damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely towing.
Page 415: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models WARNING! CAUTION! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Failure to follow these requirements can cause severe NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the damage to the transmission and/or transfer case.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING 12. Turn the engine OFF and place the ignition key in the 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. unlocked OFF position. 2. Turn OFF the engine. 13. Shift the transmission into PARK. 3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position, but do not 14.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If 2. Turn OFF the engine. the key in not ON, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • The flashing NEUTRAL position indicator light indi- NOTE: • The transfer case cannot be shifted into NEUTRAL cates that shift requirements have not been met. from the 4WD AUTO (if equipped) position. WARNING! • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to depressing the transfer case NEUTRAL button You or others could be injured if you leave the and must continue to be met until one second elapses...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and fluid loss will damage internal parts.
Page 421: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....420 Jump-Starting Procedures ....433 ▫...
Page 422: Hazard Warning Flasher
420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the WARNING! upper switch bank just below the radio. • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Page 423: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat. Removal To access the jack and jack tools you must remove the plastic access cover, located on the side of the seat. To remove the cover, pull the front part of the cover (closest to the front of the seat) toward you to release a locking tab.
Page 424 422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and WARNING! sliding the assembly from under the seat. After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera- tion or sharp turns.
Page 425 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 2. Position the jack and tool bag (unrolled). Make sure 3. Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical the lug wrench is under the jack near the jack turn-screw. package (in direction of arrows) and tie to the jack using the tie straps.
Page 426 424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tying Bag to Jack with Straps Jack and Tools Tied...
Page 427 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor, and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt.
Page 428: Removing The Spare Tire
426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Page 429: Preparations
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with 2. Set the parking brake. the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other 3. Place the shift lever into PARK. On four-wheel drive power tools is not recommended and can damage the vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4L position.
Page 430: Instructions
428 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. WARNING! • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
Page 431 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. Placement of the jack: • When changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below.
Page 432 430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, as- • Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. semble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure the drive tube to the extension tube.
Page 433 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 wheel nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the 8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the bottle jack, do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel) by has been lowered.
Page 434 432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES bolt circle, tightening the wheel nut opposite to the wheel WARNING! nut just previously tightened until final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are shown in the fol- A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard lowing chart.
Page 435: Hoisting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 HOISTING can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking procedure carefully. locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- WARNING! tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never be used on any other parts or the underbody.
Page 436 434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or WARNING! bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal 2.
Page 437: With Portable Starting Unit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • During cold weather when temperatures are be- Any procedure other than above could result in: low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out battery may freeze.
Page 438: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES In general, the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure CAUTION! to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine is most effective. It is very important that the starting unit operating voltage does not exceed 12-Volts DC or damage to the CAUTION! battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system...
Page 439: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow Rocking the vehicle too violently or revving the hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing engine too high may cause serious injury or death to serious injury.
Page 440: 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES the main structural members of the vehicle, not to 2-Wheel Drive Vehicles bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the applying to vehicles under tow must be observed. transmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in the LOCK position along with the front wheels raised and 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles...
Page 441: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment— 3.7L ....441 Maintenance Procedures ....447 ▫...
Page 442 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System ..... 455 Bulb Replacement ..... 481 ▫...
Page 443: Engine Compartment- 3.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 —...
Page 444: Engine Compartment- 4.7L
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 4.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 —...
Page 445: Engine Compartment- 5.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Integrated Power Module 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 —...
Page 446: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 OBDII. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 447: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not in a row, the system will turn on the MIL.
Page 448: Replacement Parts
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 449: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 450: Engine Oil
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The best time to check the engine oil level is about five CAUTION! minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off. Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids CAUTION! that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the vals.
Page 451: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause been certified by the American oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 452: Engine Oil Filter
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- station or governmental agency for advice on how and ber should not be used. where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
Page 453: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently sealed. You will never have to add water or is periodic The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can maintenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 454: Air Conditioner Maintenance
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands at the start of each warm season. This service should after handling.
Page 455: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- However, the manufacturer recommends that air condi- tioning system.
Page 456: Windshield Wiper Blades
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE attention should also be given to hood latching compo- Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from nents to ensure proper function. When performing other the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 457: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra- WARNING! diator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reser- voir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or Commercially available windshield washer solvents towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help are flammable.
Page 458 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is catalyst as an emissions control device.
Page 459 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In materials that can burn. Such materials might be the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-...
Page 460: Cooling System
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: Cooling System • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition WARNING! when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator.
Page 461 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection proper maintenance intervals. at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for Selection Of Coolant leaks.
Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid CAUTION! (Continued) Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine (antifreeze). coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the engine coolant •...
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 464 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal of Used Coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is gine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is with your local authorities to determine the disposal satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once rules for your community.
Page 465: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven.
Page 466 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and should be conducted.
Page 467: Rear Axle And Four-Wheel Drive Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly-closed of the fill hole for the manufacturer’s C205F HD front container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or axles. The fluid level should be 5/8 in (16 mm) below the moisture.
Page 468: Transfer Case
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Genuine Parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Automatic Transmission The MOPAR Limited Slip Additive should be added to Selection Of Lubricant the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change is made. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the Transfer Case transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- mance.
Page 469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission CAUTION! (Continued) and of the fluid. Check the fluid level whenever the • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- vehicle is serviced. facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- Fluid Level Check –...
Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- room temperature, it should be between the “HOT” tion ending with the lever in PARK. (upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches 180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the 5.
Page 471: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Change Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion proper maintenance intervals. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- NOTE: If the transmission is disassembled for any graphic locations and usage.
Page 472 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. and Tar Remover to remove.
Page 473 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not use any solvents or protectants on Stain Repel Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective products. finish. Interior Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Equipped carpeting.
Page 475 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel required to maintain the original condition. wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Seat Belt Maintenance The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 477: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The totally integrated power module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Page 478 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 25 Amp Bat — Passenger 30 Amp Pink Bat — Sway/ Natural Door Node Thatchum/Rear Doors 40 Amp Bat — ABS Pump Green 40 Amp Starter Solenoid Green 30 Amp Pink...
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 5 Amp Ign R/ACC — 15 Amp Bat — CHMSL/ Sunroof/Window Blue Brake Sw Sw Illum 10 Amp Bat — Corax TPM/ 25 Amp Frt Wiper PEM/HVAC Htr Natural...
Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Bat — CCN/ 15 Amp IOD-SDARS/VES Blue Interior Light/ Blue 2–3/DVD/HFM/ SCM/Sw Bank UGDO/Vanity Lamp 20 Amp Ign R-Frt Seat/Vent Yellow 10 Amp IOD-HVAC, U/Hood Lamp 20 Amp...
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the totally integrated power mod- 20 Amp IGN R/ACC-Pwr ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is Yellow Outlet #2 properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to 20 Amp IGN R/ACC/Bat- do so may allow water to get into the totally...
Page 482: Vehicle Storage
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the recommend that you take the following steps to mini- possibility of compressor damage when the system is mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: started again.
Page 483: Replacement Light Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS Side Marker (Quad Headlamp)... . 3157NA Rear License Plate Lamp ....194 Rear Cargo Lamp .
Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment 8. Reach through the access hole of the wheel house screws. splash shield and lift the slide lock upward far enough to disengage it from the lock post on the back of the front lamp unit housing.
Page 485: Fog Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 10. Disconnect electrical connectors. Fog Lamps 11. Replace bulb(s) as necessary. 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing. CAUTION! 2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector •...
Page 486: Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal and Backup Lamps 2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard 1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post sheetmetal.
Page 487: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) With Cargo Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With bulb socket. Cargo Lamp 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn to 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to unlock it from the housing. the body as shown.
Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ⁄ turn and remove the ing harness to the body. socket and bulb from housing. 4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket.
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps CAUTION! • Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it 5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other housing.
Page 490: Fluids And Capacities
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 26 Gallons 98 Liters Regular Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab Models (Op- 32 Gallons 121 Liters tional) Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)
Page 491: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 492: Chassis
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Transfer Case — NVG 246 Only MOPAR NVG 246 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Front Axle —...
Page 493 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..494 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..492 Maintenance Schedule ....492...
Page 494 492 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
Page 495 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 493 NOTE: At Each Stop for Fuel • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level oil if it has been six months since your last oil change while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the even if the oil change indicator message is NOT...
Page 496 494 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct Required Maintenance Intervals operation. NOTE: ** Vehicle’s built with the 4.7L engine are At Each Oil Change equipped with sixteen spark plugs. One set is located on the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is •...
Page 497 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 495 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 498: Service Schedule
496 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 499 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 497 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 500 498 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 501 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 499 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 502 500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏...
Page 503 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 501 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 504 502 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 505 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 503 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 506 504 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 507 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 508 506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏...
Page 509 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 507 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 510 508 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 511 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 509 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions 150 Months Maintenance Service warranty. Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
Page 513: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......513 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 514 512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 519 Publication Order Forms ....517 ▫...
Page 515: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 513 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 516: Chrysler Llc Customer Center
514 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 •...
Page 517: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 515 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 518: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
516 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with to this vehicle.
Page 519: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 517 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 520 518 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE NOTE: A street address is required when ordering to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- manuals (no P.O. Boxes). hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by- •...
Page 521: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 519 Call toll free at: Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) 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 522 520 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 523 INDEX...
Page 524 522 INDEX Adding Fuel ......394 Alarm System (Security Alarm) ....18 Adjustable Pedals .
Page 525 INDEX 523 Fluid Level Check ....466,467 Brake Control System, Electronic ... . . 350 Fluid Type .
Page 526 524 INDEX Power Steering ......345 Cleaning Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ....461 Wheels .
Page 527 INDEX 525 Inspection ......462 Disposal Points to Remember ....462 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
Page 528 526 INDEX Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..160 Exhaust Gas Caution ....83,390 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ... . 356 Flooded, Starting .
Page 529 INDEX 527 Engine Oil Disposal ....450 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ..489 Flashers Fog Lights .
Page 530 528 INDEX Fuel Saver ......251 Gross Axle Weight Rating ....399 Fuses .
Page 531 INDEX 529 Heated Mirrors ..... . . 97,199 Inside Rearview Mirror ....93 Heated Seats .
Page 532 530 INDEX Keys ....... . . 12 Bulb Replacement ..... . 481 Knee Bolster .
Page 533 INDEX 531 Oil Pressure ......237 Lubrication, Body ..... . . 453 Passing .
Page 534 532 INDEX Outside ......94 Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ... . 343 Rearview .
Page 535 INDEX 533 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... . 4 Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..367 Outside Rearview Mirrors ....94 Power Overdrive .
Page 536 534 INDEX Rear Axle (Differential) ....465 Replacement Parts ..... . . 446 Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .
Page 537 INDEX 535 Seat Belt Reminder ..... . . 51 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....15 Seat Belts .
Page 538 536 INDEX Sliding Rear Window Storage, Vehicle ..... . 303,480 Power ......200 Storing Your Vehicle .
Page 539 INDEX 537 Tires ......84,371,519 Tread Wear Indicators ....375 Aging (Life of Tires) .
Page 540 538 INDEX Trailer and Tongue Weight ....404 Tread Wear Indicators ....375 Wiring .
Page 541 INDEX 539 Warning Lights Window Fogging ......303 (Instrument Cluster Description) ..223,227 Windows .
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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