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O P E R A T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N

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Page 1 R A M T R U C K 2 0 1 5 1 5 0 0 / 2 5 0 0 / 3 5 0 0 O P E R A T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N 15D241-126-ARA-AA...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ..............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION • INTRODUCTION .......4 • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..... . .4 •...
Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION NOTE: Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain After reviewing the owner information, it Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler descriptions and illustrations may differ from should be stored in the vehicle for conve- Group LLC vehicle.
Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS If these instructions are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in obtain- This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS ing replacement documents from the applicable against operating procedures that could result manufacturer. in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could re- For information on the Body Builders Guide sult in damage to your vehicle.
Page 10: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ..... .9 • Ignition Node Module (IGNM) ..... .9 •...
Page 11 • To Lock The Doors ......17 • RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) — If Equipped.
Page 12: A Word About Your Keys
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition This feature allows the driver to operate the system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition switch with the push of a button as long ignition system consists of a either a bladed key as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with an immobilizer chip in it, or a Key Fob with...
Page 13 Put the nose side (side opposite of the Key Fob emergency key) of the Key Fob against the Key Fob — If Equipped ENGINE START/STOP button and push to The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert operate the ignition switch and with your the square end of the key fob into the ignition foot applied on the brake pedal.
Page 14: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry Removing Key Fob From Ignition (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with stores in the rear of the Key Fob. an automatic transmission). Turn the Key Fob to the OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.
Page 15: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • If your vehicle battery becomes low or • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. dead, your Key Fob will become locked in with access to an unlocked vehicle. Always remove the key from the ignition and •...
Page 16: Sentry Key
SENTRY KEY® that there is a problem with the electronics. In Replacement Keys addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents NOTE: check, it indicates that someone used an invalid unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the Key Fob to try to start the engine.
Page 17: Customer Key Programming
a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM To Arm The System blank Key Fob is one that has never been Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle programmed.
Page 18: To Disarm The System
• Press the LOCK button on the Remote 3. Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the Security System Manual Override Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. OFF position. The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock 3.
Page 19: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) — If Equipped
The illuminated entry system will not operate if gate, and the RamBox® (if equipped). The turn Remote Unlock The Doors the dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” posi- signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to Push and release the UNLOCK button on the tion (rotate horizontal thumb wheel on the bot- acknowledge the signal.
Page 20: To Lock The Doors
• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen • For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen The following conditions must be met for the radio, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Un- radio, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Un- vehicle to lower remotely: derstanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 21: Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Additional 2. Separating RKE halves requires screw re- Transmitters moval – if equipped, and gently prying the If you do not have a programmed RKE trans- two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. mitter, contact your authorized dealer for de- Make sure not to damage the seal during tails.
Page 22: General Information
3. Remove the battery by turning the back General Information cover over (battery facing downward) and Transmitter and receivers operate on a carrier frequency of 433.92 MHz. Operation is subject tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a to the following conditions: table or similar, then replace the battery.
Page 23: Door Locks
DOOR LOCKS The emergency key will unlock the driver door WARNING! (Continued) lock on your vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat- Manual Door Locks tended is dangerous for a number of rea- Front and rear doors may be locked by moving WARNING! sons.
Page 24: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen Power Door Locks — If Equipped Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped The auto door lock feature default condition is radio, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Un- A power door LOCK switch is on each front door enabled.
Page 25: Keyless Enter-N-Go
• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it To use the system, open each rear door, use a NOTE: flat blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and has been raining on the Passive Entry • After setting the Child-Protection Door rotate the dial to engage and disengage the door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be Lock system, always test the door from...
Page 26 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter open doors have been closed the vehicle within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for grab the front passenger door handle to unlock...
Page 27: Windows
WINDOWS Power Windows — If Equipped Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the NOTE: door handle lock button. This could unlock the • After pushing the door handle LOCK but- Power Window Switches door(s).
Page 28 NOTE: Auto-Down To close the window part way, lift the window Both the driver and front passenger window switch to the first detent and release when you The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow switch have an Auto-Down feature. Push the want the window to stop.
Page 29: Wind Buffeting
Reset Auto-Up OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the SYSTEMS window may need to be reset. To reset Auto Up: Some of the most important safety features in 1. Make sure the door is fully closed. your vehicle are the restraint systems: 2.
Page 30: Seat Belt Systems
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder WARNING! belt behind them or under their arm. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in 5. You should read the instructions provided front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger with your child restraint to make sure that Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death you are using it properly.
Page 31 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only (BeltAlert) not active when the outboard front passenger during very sudden stops or collisions. This BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the seat is unoccupied.
Page 32 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, • Two people should never be belted into a • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, single seat belt.
Page 33 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, WARNING! (Continued) insert the latch plate into the buckle until you 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not hear a “click.”...
Page 34 First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions The first row center seat belt features a seat belt with a mini-latch and mini-buckle, which allows the seat belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded. The mini-buckle and seat belt can then be stored out of the way in the seat for added convenience.
Page 35 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the 9. To release the seat belt, push the red button WARNING! (Continued) [right/ left] head restraint. on the buckle. preceding procedure to detach the mini- 4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, 10.
Page 36 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage NOTE: Seat Belt Pretensioner In the driver and front passenger seats, the top The front seat belt system is equipped with The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchor- of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or pretensioning devices that are designed to re- age is equipped with an Easy Up feature.
Page 37 Energy Management Feature — If Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) – If Equipped Equipped This vehicle has a seat belt system with an The seat belts in the passenger seating posi- Energy Management feature in the front seating tions may be equipped with a Switchable Auto- positions that may help further reduce the risk of matic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to injury in the event of a collision.
Page 38 In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is How To Engage The Automatic Locking WARNING! automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still Mode • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. 1.
Page 39: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
Supplemental Restraint System driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in WARNING! the center of the steering wheel. The passen- (SRS) • Being too close to the steering wheel or ger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the Air Bag System Components instrument panel during Advanced Front instrument panel, above the glove compart- Your vehicle may be equipped with the following...
Page 40 Advanced Front Air Bag Features Advanced Front Air Bag Operation WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multi- Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to pro- • No objects should be placed over or near stage driver and front passenger air bags. This vide additional protection by supplementing the the air bag on the instrument panel or system provides output appropriate to the se-...
Page 41 When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Supplemental Side Air Bags When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on Advanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side the outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. units.
Page 42 covers the window. The SABICs inflate with WARNING! (Continued) enough force to injure you if you are not belted • Your vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In and seated properly, or if items are positioned in order for the SABICs to work as intended, the area where the SABICs inflate.
Page 43 Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt Side Impacts WARNING! restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in less In side impacts, the side impact sensors aid the • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not time than it takes to blink your eyes.
Page 44 Rollover Events NOTE: tinues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain turer’s instructions for cleaning. all collisions.
Page 45 Enhanced Accident Response System Air Bag Warning Light After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light In the event of an impact, if the communication will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in network remains intact, and the power remains any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag The air bags must be ready to intact, depending on the nature of the event, the...
Page 46 NOTE: Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) If the speedometer, tachometer, or any en- • Do not attempt to modify any part of your gine related gauges are not working, the WARNING! air bag system. The air bag may inflate Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may •...
Page 47: Child Restraints
Event Data Recorder (EDR) NOTE: WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with an event data EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a In a collision, an unrestrained child can be- recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 48 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Infants and Toddlers and who have not reached the height or Restraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of weight limits of their child restraint the vehicle...
Page 49 All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) forward-facing limit for the child seat should use • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in • After a child restraint is installed in the a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s front of an air bag.
Page 50 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as WARNING! Children who are large enough to wear the possible, touching the child’s thighs and not Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are their stomach? under an arm or behind their back.
Page 51 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below of the Child + Child LATCH – Lower An- Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower An- Seat Belt + Top Restraint chors Only chors + Top Tether Tether Anchor Anchor...
Page 52 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor LATCH Positions For Installing Child (LATCH) Restraint System points for installing LATCH-equipped child Restraints In This Vehicle seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 53 Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench • • Lower Anchorage Symbol - 2 anchorages Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position per seating position • • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to...
Page 54 Can a child seat be installed in the center position using Full bench rear seat only: Use the seat belt and tether an- the inner LATCH lower anchorages? chor to install a child seat in the center seating position. Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.
Page 55 Center Seat LATCH — Standard Cab/Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench WARNING! • Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system. This position is not approved for installing child seats using the LATCH attachments. You must use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating Regular Cab Tether Anchorages...
Page 56 Center Seat LATCH — Quad Cab®/Mega To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench Restraint child restraint to the lower anchorages in the If a child restraint installed in the center position If the selected seating position has a Switchable selected seating position.
Page 57 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: Installing Child Restraints Using the WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to Vehicle Seat Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts The seat belts in the passenger seating posi- the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure that are not being used by other occupants or...
Page 58 Installing Child Restraints Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Vehicle Seat Belt Child Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the rear passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinch- ing latch plate or both.
Page 59 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to Weight limit of the Child child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recom- Restraint belt to attach a forward facing child restraint?
Page 60 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you shoulder part of the seat belt until you have by pulling back and forth on the child seat at hear a “click.”...
Page 61 If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too seating position. There is a plastic cover over 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most close to the belt path opening of the child each anchorage. To attach the tether strap of direct path between the anchorage and the restraint, you may have trouble tightening the the child restraint:...
Page 62 Quad Cab® or Crew Cab Trucks: The top tether anchorages in this vehicle are tether strap loops located between the rear glass and the back of the rear seat. There is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position. Follow the steps below to attach the tether strap of the child restraint.
Page 63 Center Seat: 1. Raise the head restraint and reach between the rear seat and rear glass to access the tether strap loop. Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Tether Strap Through Outboard Tether Strap Loop Loop And Attached To Center Tether Strap Loop 4.
Page 64 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head 4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap restraint behind the child seat, though the loop. tether strap loop behind the seat and over to 5. Tighten the tether straps according to the the right or left outboard tether strap loop.
Page 65: Transporting Pets
ENGINE BREAK-IN climate conditions under which vehicle operations WARNING! will occur. For the recommended viscosity and RECOMMENDATIONS • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” A long break-in period is not required for the lead to increased head motion and pos- in “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”...
Page 66: Safety Tips
SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- tained engine exhaust system. Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
Page 67: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Safety Checks You Should Make Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode Inside The Vehicle • Never place or install floor mats or other and place the blower control on high speed. You Seat Belts floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot should be able to feel the air directed against Inspect the seat belt system periodically, check- the windshield.
Page 68: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
Lights WARNING! (Continued) Have someone observe the operation of brake • If required, mounting posts must be prop- lights and exterior lights while you work the erly installed, if not equipped from the controls. Check turn signal and high beam factory.
Page 70: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • MIRRORS ........73 •...
Page 71 • Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped....80 • Power Lumbar — If Equipped ..... . .80 •...
Page 72 • Interior Lights ......95 • Cargo Light ....... .96 •...
Page 73 • ParkSense® Display ......105 • Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®....107 •...
Page 74 • STORAGE ........118 • Glove Compartment ......118 •...
Page 75 • EASY-OFF TAILGATE ......135 • Disconnecting the Rear Camera or Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .
Page 76: Mirrors
MIRRORS NOTE: • The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is Inside Day/Night Mirror — If disabled when the vehicle is in reverse Equipped gear to improve rear view viewing. A single ball joint mirror is provided in the • The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature vehicle.
Page 77: Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display - If Equipped
When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear a CAUTION! WARNING! video display illuminates to display the image To avoid damage to the mirror during clean- Vehicles and other objects seen in the pas- generated by the rear view camera located on ing, never spray any cleaning solution di- senger side convex mirror will look smaller the tailgate handle.
Page 78: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, this feature can be programmed through the All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be Equipped Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or manually folded both forward and rearward to Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic out- Driver Information Display (DID).
Page 79: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
• The mirrors are accidentally manually If the mirror is manually folded after electrically Power Mirrors — If Equipped cycled, a potential extra button push is required folded/unfolded. The controls for the power mirrors are located to get the mirrors back to the home position. If on the driver’s door trim panel.
Page 80: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The driver’s outside mirror will automatically ad- just for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dim- ming mirror and will automatically adjust for head- light glare when the inside mirror adjusts. Trailer Towing Mirrors —...
Page 81: Illuminated Vanity Mirror - If Equipped
NOTE: Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward Equipped Visor — If Equipped prior to entering an automated car wash. Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for sun visor.
Page 82: Seats
SEATS Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint down. Pull upward or push downward on the System of the vehicle. seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 83: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
Passenger’s Power Seat — If WARNING! Equipped • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dan- Some models are equipped with a six-way gerous. Moving a seat while driving could power passenger seat. The power seat switch is result in loss of control which could cause a located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 84 If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, Rear Heated Seats WARNING! the front heated seats control buttons are also On some models, the two outboard seats are • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the located within the climate or controls screen of equipped with heated seats.
Page 85: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, heater will provide a boosted heat level during the front ventilated seats control buttons are the first four minutes of operation. Then, the also located within the climate or controls heat output will drop to the normal HIGH-level.
Page 86: Front Bench Seat - If Equipped
WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dan- • To avoid injury, place your hand on the gerous. Moving a seat while driving could seatback and actuate the handle, then posi- result in loss of control which could cause a tion the seatback in the desired position.
Page 87 Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — If Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped Equipped Both the outboard rear seats will drop and move Both the left and right rear seatbacks can be forward when the seatback is folded flat. folded down and used as a table. WARNING! To fold down either rear seatback: •...
Page 88: Head Restraints
To fold either rear seat flat: Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk 1. Lift the handle, located on the outboard side of injury by restricting head movement in the of either of the rear seats. event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
Page 89 To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then press the release buttons at the base of each post while pulling the head re- straint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes while press- ing the release buttons.
Page 90: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF 4. Within five seconds, press and release ei- ther of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) This feature allows the driver to store up to two or Driver Information Display (DID) will dis- different memory profiles for easy recall through play which memory position has been set.
Page 91: Memory Position Recall
NOTE: NOTE: Memory Position Recall Before programming your RKE transmitters If a memory profile has not already been set, NOTE: to memory the feature has to be selected. refer to Programming The Memory Feature For vehicles equipped with an automatic for instructions on how to set a memory •...
Page 92: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled Driver Two Memory Position Recall The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when when the driver seat position is less than 0.9 • To recall the memory setting for driver two you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or in (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop.
Page 93: To Open And Close The Hood
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WARNING! HOOD Be sure the hood is fully latched before To open the hood, two latches must be re- driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully leased. latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Page 94: Headlights
NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To approach lights under the outside mirrors turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch they can be turned off through the instru- to the AUTO position.
Page 95: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with a touch- Headlight Delay screen, this feature can be programmed The engine must be running before the To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with through the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- headlights will turn on in the Automatic a headlight delay that will leave the headlights ter (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID).
Page 96: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information To Activate Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Dis- Control — If Equipped 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, play (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instru- The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control the Automatic High Beams are enabled ment Panel”...
Page 97: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
To Deactivate Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or shedding is provided for both the interior and rearward in car) to manually deactivate the exterior lights. system (normal operation of low beams). If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 2.
Page 98: Interior Lights
Interior Lights NOTE: Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when If your vehicle is equipped with a touch- passenger compartment will illuminate as cour- the front doors are opened, when the dimmer screen, the dimming of the touchscreen is tesy lights when a door is opened, when the control (rotating wheel on the bottom of the...
Page 99: Cargo Light
Cargo Light Turn Signals The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on Move the multifunction lever up or down and the the cargo button. arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 100: Lane Change Assist
Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your head- lights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel.
Page 101: Intermittent Wiper System
Intermittent Wiper System If the washer knob is depressed while in the Mist Feature delay range, the wiper will operate for several The intermittent feature of this system was When a single wipe to clear off road mist or seconds after the washer knob is released. It designed for use when weather conditions spray from a passing vehicle is needed, push will then resume the intermittent interval previ-...
Page 102: Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted The Rain Sensing system has protection fea- with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay posi- tures for the wiper blades and arms, and will not This feature senses moisture on the windshield tion 1 is the least sensitive, and wiper delay operate under the following conditions: and automatically activates the wipers for the...
Page 103: Tilt Steering Column
TILT STEERING COLUMN If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, WARNING! the heated steering wheel control button is This feature allows you to tilt the steering col- Do not adjust the steering column while located within the climate or controls screen of umn upward or downward.
Page 104: Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped
• The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS memory switch on the driver’s door trim OFF. panel to return the adjustable pedals to — IF EQUIPPED pre-programmed positions. Refer • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the The adjustable pedals system is designed to “Driver Memory Seat”...
Page 105: Electronic Speed Control
ELECTRONIC SPEED NOTE: To Set A Desired Speed In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When CONTROL tronic Speed Control System has been de- the vehicle has reached the desired speed, When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control signed to shut down if multiple Speed Control press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 106: To Vary The Speed Setting
• If the button is continually pressed, the set To Vary The Speed Setting Metric Speed (km/h) speed will continue to decrease until the To Increase Speed • Pressing the RES (+) button once will result button is released, then the new set speed When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you in a 1 km/h increase in set speed.
Page 107: Parksense® Rear Park Assist — If Equipped
NOTE: PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ParkSense® Sensors The Electronic Speed Control system main- The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the tains speed up and down hills. A slight The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system pro- vehicle that is within the sensors’...
Page 108: Parksense® Display
NOTE: ParkSense® Display If your vehicle is equipped with a touch- When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning screen, this feature can be programmed display will turn ON indicating the system sta- through the Uconnect® system. Refer to tus. “Uconnect®...
Page 109 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Fast Tone Continuous Tone WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-45 in...
Page 110: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
NOTE: Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® The ParkSense® switch LED will be ON when ParkSense® is disabled or defective. The ParkSense® will reduce the volume of the ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with ParkSense® switch LED will be OFF when the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an the ParkSense®...
Page 111: Cleaning The Parksense® System
• Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, SERVICE REQUIRED" message for as long as ParkSense® System Usage the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, taking care not to scratch or damage Precautions ParkSense® will not operate. them. The sensors must not be covered NOTE: with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Page 112: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
• On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) ParkSense® should be disabled when the • Drivers must be careful when backing up and shape, giving a false indication that an tailgate is in the lowered or open position even when using ParkSense®.
Page 113 When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with The following table shows the approximate dis- CAUTION! camera delay turned ON), The rear camera image tances for each zone: • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after should only be used as a parking aid.
Page 114: Overhead Console - If Equipped
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear EQUIPPED passenger compartment will illuminate as cour- The overhead console is located on the head- tesy lights when a door is opened, when the liner above the review mirror. The overhead dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light console contains the following features: position (full right position), or when the UN-...
Page 115: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
POWER SUNROOF — IF Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode WARNING! (Continued) To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch EQUIPPED • In a collision, there is a greater risk of in the forward position. Any release of the The power sunroof switch is located on the being thrown from a vehicle with an open switch will stop the movement and the sunroof overhead console between the courtesy/...
Page 116: Pinch Protect Feature
Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation Ignition Off Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the The sunshade can be opened manually. How- The power sunroof switch will remain active for opening of the sunroof during Express Close ever, the sunshade will open automatically as up to approximately ten minutes after the igni- operation.
Page 117 • Lower left and lower right of the center stack A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to when equipped with a bench seat. provide power. The battery symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the battery, and can provide power at all times.
Page 118 • Rear of the center console storage compart- All accessories connected to the outlet(s) ment — Quad Cab® or Crew Cab. should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 119: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped
For further information on using the auxiliary 1 — Cigar Lighter sufficient length of time to allow the gen- switches, please refer to the Ram Body Builders 2 — Ash Receiver erator to recharge the vehicle’s battery. Guide by accessing www.rambodybuilder.com...
Page 120: Cupholders
CUPHOLDERS Rear Cupholders — If Equipped Some vehicles may be equipped with a rear cupholder that consists of two cup wells for rear Some vehicles are equipped with rear cuphold- passenger convenience. ers located in the center armrest. Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats) The cupholders are located on the backside of the center portion of the front seat (20).
Page 121: Storage
STORAGE To open the upper glove compartment push To open the lower glove compartment, pull on upward on the handle release. The glove com- the handle to release the latch and lower the partment door will automatically open. glove compartment door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the pas- senger side of the instrument panel and fea-...
Page 122: Door Storage
Door Storage Rear Door Storage — If Equipped Center Storage Compartment — If Storage compartments are located in both the Equipped Front Door Storage — If Equipped driver and passenger rear door trim panels. The center storage compartment is located be- Storage areas and bottle holders (drivers side tween the driver and passenger seats.
Page 123 Pull on the upper handle on the front of the With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower WARNING! armrest to raise the cover. The upper storage handle to open the lower storage bin. • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated area contains a 12 Volt power outlet that can be on the armrest could be seriously injured used to power small electrical devices, refer to...
Page 124: Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin - If Equipped
Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — NOTE: Seatback Storage If Equipped The front seat may have to be moved for- Located in the back of both the driver and ward to fully open the lid. passenger front seats are pockets that can be In-floor storage bins are located in front of the used for storage.
Page 125: Storage (Regular Cab)
Storage (Regular Cab) Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers The storage bin is located behind the front seats (Regular Cab Models) and runs the length of the cab. Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat.
Page 126: Rear Window Features
REAR WINDOW FEATURES Manual Sliding Rear Window — If CAUTION! Equipped Failure to follow these cautions can cause Rear Window Defroster A locking device in the center of the window damage to the heating elements: helps to prevent entry from the rear of the •...
Page 127 Unfolding The Load Floor/Quad Cab® Unfolding The Load Floor/Crew Cab® 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. position. Load Floor In Open Position 3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor.
Page 128 2. Unfold both the legs using the straps. WARNING! Do not drive with the load floor in the up position. When stopping fast or in an acci- dent, the load floor could move to the down position causing serious injury. Quad Cab®...
Page 129: Pickup Box
Crew Cab® — If Equipped PICKUP BOX You can carry wide building materials (sheets of plywood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. The pickup box has many features designed for Place lumber across the box in the indentations utility and convenience. provided above the wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the floor.
Page 130: Cargo Camera - If Equipped
Cargo Camera — If Equipped Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off — WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cargo With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN • If you wish to carry more than 600 lbs Camera that allows you to see an image of the 1.
Page 131: Rambox® Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
RamBox® Integrated Box Side CAUTION! Storage Bins Failure to follow the following items could Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of cause damage to the vehicle: the pickup box. The cargo storage bins provide • Assure that all cargo inside the storage watertight, lockable, illuminated storage for up bins is properly secured.
Page 132: Locking And Unlocking Rambox
Cargo bins feature two removable drain plugs CAUTION! (to allow water to drain from bins). To remove • Ensure cargo bin lids are closed and plug, pull up on the edge. To install push plug latched before moving or driving vehicle. downward into drain hole.
Page 133: Rambox® Safety Warning
RamBox® Safety Warning RamBox® Storage Bin Cover Emergency Bed Extender — If Equipped Release Lever — If Equipped Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent The bed extender has three functional posi- As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover personal injury or damage to your vehicle: tions: Emergency Release is built into the storage bin...
Page 134 Center Handle And Lock Storage Position Cargo Tie Down Loop 1 — Center Handle Lock 3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to se- 2 — Handle outboard ends to be positioned in front of the cure the side gates in the closed position.
Page 135 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place. Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed. There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for various positions to assist in managing your cargo.
Page 136 Extender Position To install the bed extender into the extender The extender position allows you to load the position perform the following: bed of the truck beyond the tail gate. The bed 1. Lower the tailgate. extender will add an additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck when additional cargo 2.
Page 137: Bed Rail Tie-Down System
4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position There are two adjustable cleats on each side of WARNING! (Continued) the bed that can be used to assist in securing to secure into place. • Extender should not be used as cargo tie cargo.
Page 138: Slide-In Campers
To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove SLIDE-IN CAMPERS the nut counterclockwise, approximately three the end cap screw located in the center of the turns. Then pull out on the cleat and slide it to end cap, using a #T30 Torx®...
Page 139: Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped
Disconnecting the Rear Camera or 6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket Remote Keyless Entry — If against the forward-facing surface of the Equipped tailgate. This will prevent damaging the con- nector and bracket when storing or reinstall- 1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera ing the tailgate.
Page 140: Locking Tailgate
NOTE: TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck — IF EQUIPPED pickup box. Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover which consists of different fea- WARNING! tures: To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is •...
Page 141: Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal 2. Pull down on the first set of clamps on both To remove the Tonneau Cover follow the follow- driver and passenger sides to the semi ing steps: clamped position. 1. Lower the tailgate to gain access to the first set of two tonneau cover clamps located on the driver and passengers under side of the tonneau cover.
Page 142 5. Pick up on the cover and fold it back onto the third panel. 6. Once in the third panel position pull down on the second set of clamps on both driver and passenger sides to the semi clamped posi- tion.
Page 143: Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
3. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of 4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped neau Cover centers itself when placed on box (or flange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) position to properly engage the clamps. the vehicle.
Page 144 NOTE: 8. Pull down on the second set of clamp Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not handles to release the clamps from the partially clamped to the truck bed flange. stowed position. Intermediate Position (Vehicle Cannot Be Driven) 7.
Page 145 9. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of box (or flange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) to the semi clamped position. Clamped Position Improper Clamp Position NOTE: The Tonneau Cover clamps can be locked when in the clamped position by placing a lock...
Page 146: Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND Information Display (DID) indicating the vehicle is above ParkSense® operating speed. The system REAR PARK ASSIST — IF will become active again if the vehicle speed is EQUIPPED decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h). The ParkSense®...
Page 147: Parksense® Warning Display
ParkSense® Warning Display If your vehicle is not equipped with a touch- If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right screen, this feature can be programmed rear region, the display will show a single arc in The ParkSense® Warning screen is located through the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- the left and/or right rear region and the system within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center...
Page 148 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance (in/cm) Greater than 79 in 79-45 in 45-31 in 31-18 in Less than 18 in (200 cm) (200-115 cm) (115-80 cm) (80-45 cm) (45 cm) Front Distance Greater than 47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) (120 cm)
Page 149: Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
Enabling And Disabling Front NOTE: When the shift lever/gear selector is moved to Reverse and the system has detected a faulted And/Or Rear ParkSense® Arc alerts from the enabled ParkSense® condition, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center system, will interrupt the five second mes- Front ParkSense®...
Page 150: Cleaning The Parksense® System
If "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR ParkSense® System Usage side. This car graphic will be displayed for SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Precautions WIPE FRONT SENSORS" appears in the Elec- • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the vol- NOTE: tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or ume of the radio when it is sounding a tone.
Page 151 • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) ParkSense® should be disabled when the • Drivers must be careful when backing up • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly rec- tailgate is in the lowered or open position. even when using ParkSense®.
Page 152: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ....152 • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC) ... .153 •...
Page 153 • DID Yellow Telltales ......186 • DID White Telltales ......187 •...
Page 154 • Basic Voice Commands ......233 • Radio ........233 •...
Page 155: Instrument Panel Features
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position Switch — If Equipped 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet — If Equipped 14 — Ignition Switch 3 — Radio 9 —...
Page 156: Instrument Cluster - Midline (Evic)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Information Display (EVIC)
Page 157: Instrument Cluster - Premium (Did)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID) Driver Information Display (DID)
Page 158: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER If the ABS light remains on or turns on while turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion of blink for 5 seconds, and remain on until the DESCRIPTIONS the brake system is not functioning and that vehicle is started.
Page 159 5. Voltmeter or that there is a problem with the Anti-lock WARNING! Brake System reservoir. When the engine is running, the gauge A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as ref- If the light remains on when the parking brake indicates the electrical system voltage. erenced above, can reach higher tempera- has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at The pointer should stay within the nor-...
Page 160 NOTE: Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be 8. Seat Belt Reminder Light checked by turning the ignition switch from the The light may flash momentarily during When the ignition switch is first OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light sharp cornering maneuvers, which change turned to ON/RUN, this light will should illuminate for approximately two sec-...
Page 161 10. Oil Pressure Gauge — If Equipped 13. Cargo Light — If Equipped placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size The pointer should always indicate The cargo light will illuminate when indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation some oil pressure when the engine is the cargo light is activated by...
Page 162 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a 17. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when This indicator will illuminate when The TPMS has been optimized for the origi- the system is not operating properly. The TPMS the front fog lights are on.
Page 163 NOTE: When the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph OFF” indicator illuminates in the instrument (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon The highest available transmission gear is cluster it indicates that the Electronic Stability as possible to have the problem diagnosed and displayed in the lower right corner of the Control (ESC) has been turned off by the driver.
Page 164 The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher 27. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light WARNING! (Continued) temperature when driving in hot weather, up This light informs you of a problem call an authorized dealer for service if your mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It with the Electronic Throttle Control vehicle overheats.
Page 165 28. Air Suspension Normal Ride Height In- 31. 4 LOW For further information on four-wheel drive op- eration and proper use, refer to “Four-Wheel dicator Lamp – If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the Drive Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And vehicle is in the four-wheel drive This light will illuminate when the air suspension Operating”.
Page 166: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
• Stop/Start Info (If Equipped) • UP Arrow Button ELECTRONIC VEHICLE • Air Suspension (If Equipped) INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll upward through the • Trailer Tow The Electronic Vehicle Information Center main menu items. (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that •...
Page 167: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays - 3.5" Display
• LEFT Arrow Button The EVIC displays are located in the center The main display area will normally display the portion of the cluster and consists of seven main menu or the screens of a selected feature Push and release the LEFT arrow sections: of the main menu.
Page 168: Oil Life Reset
• Unstored Messages Oil Life Reset 3. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil to access the ”Oil Life” screen. This message type is displayed indefinitely or change indicator system. The “Oil Change Re- until the condition that activated the message is 4.
Page 169: Evic Messages
• Oil Change Due • Right Turn Signal Light Out 4. Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button to select “Reset,” then select “NO” or “YES” by • Fuel Low • Left Turn Signal Light Out pressing the RIGHT arrow then press the •...
Page 170 • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled • Transmission Too Cold Idle With Engine On • Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride Height • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Washer Fluid Low • Air Suspension System Cooling Down • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled • Service Air Suspension System Please Wait •...
Page 171: Evic Red Telltales
• Stop/Start Not Ready Fuel Level Low – If • Stop/Start Not Ready Steering Wheel Turned EVIC Red Telltales Equipped – If Equipped This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These telltales include: • Stop/Start Not Ready Steep Incline – If •...
Page 172 • Oil Temperature Warning Light • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Engine Temperature Warning Light This telltale indicates engine oil This light informs you of a problem This light warns of an overheated en- temperature is high. If the light with the Electronic Throttle Control gine condition.
Page 173: Evic Yellow Telltales
• Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning • Low Coolant Level Indicator WARNING! Light This telltale will turn on to indicate If you continue operating the vehicle when the vehicle coolant level is low. This telltale is on when the Trailer the Transmission Temperature Warning Light Brake has been disconnected.
Page 174: Evic White Telltales
• Service Stop/Start System Telltale — If • Electronic Speed Control SET Vehicle Info Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow Equipped This light will turn on when the button(s) until the Vehicle Info menu item is electronic speed control is SET. This telltale will turn on to indicate highlighted in the EVIC.
Page 175 Fuel Economy Trip B Trailer Tow Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow Push and release Up & Down arrow button until Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Fuel Economy menu item is the Trip B menu item is highlighted in the EVIC. button until the Trailer Tow menu item is high- highlighted.
Page 176 • Service Tire Pressure System • Remote Start Aborted Too Cold EVIC Messages • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled • Parking Brake Engaged • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled • Brake Fluid Low • Remote Start Aborted Hood Open •...
Page 177 • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake • Normal Ride Height Achieved • Stop/Start Not Ready Hood Open – If Equipped • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift To Park Wait To • Aerodynamic Ride Height Achieved • Stop/Start Not Ready Battery Charging – If Cool •...
Page 178 • Stop/Start Not Ready Cabin Cooling Or • Stop/Start Unavailable Service Stop/Start Vehicle Settings Heating – If Equipped System – If Equipped Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in • Stop/Start Not Ready Not Ready Max Cool- •...
Page 179 Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) Language Select Language English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch Units Units U.S.; Metric • Notification — Sound Only; Sound & Display • Front Volume — Low; Medium; High ParkSense ParkSense •...
Page 180 Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) Sound Horn with Remote Horn w/ Rmt Lock On; Off Lock Remote Unlock Sequence Remote Unlock Driver Door; All Doors Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in Memory On;...
Page 181 Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) Horn w/ Remote Lower Horn w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off Lights w/ Remote Lower Lights w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off Trailer Select Trailer Select Trailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3; Trailer 4 Brake Type Brake Type Light Electric;...
Page 182: Driver Information Display (Did)
Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) Calibrate Compass Compass Cal Cancel; Calibrate Fuel Saver Display Fuel Saver On; Off • Fuel Economy Info Turn Menu OFF Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to •...
Page 183: Driver Information Display (Did) Displays
• DOWN Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select informa- Driver Information Display (DID) tion by pushing the following buttons mounted Displays Push and release the DOWN arrow on the steering wheel: button to scroll downward through the main menu and submenus. •...
Page 184: Oil Life Reset
• Unstored Messages Until RUN 2. Audio / Phone Information and Sub-menu approximately 60 possible warning or informa- tion messages. These pop up messages fall Information — Whenever there are sub- These messages deal primarily with the Re- into several categories: menus available, the position within the sub- mote Start feature.
Page 185: Did Messages
NOTE: Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry DID Messages Use the steering wheel DID controls for the • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle the following procedure(s). ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled the engine).
Page 186 • Service Tire Pressure System • Remote Start Aborted Too Cold • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake • Parking Brake Engaged • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool • Brake Fluid Low •...
Page 187 • Normal Ride Height Achieved • Stop/Start Not Ready Hood Open – If • Stop/Start Not Ready Cabin Cooling Or Equipped Heating – If Equipped • Aerodynamic Ride Height Achieved • Stop/Start Not Ready Battery Charging – If • Stop/Start Not Ready Not Ready Max Cool- •...
Page 188: Did Red Telltales
• Stop/Start To Restart Shift Out Of Park – If • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is Equipped corrected. This light does not show how much This light informs you of a problem oil is in the engine.
Page 189: Did Yellow Telltales
• Engine Temperature Warning Light • Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning • Low Coolant Level Indicator Light This light warns of an overheated en- This telltale will turn on to indicate gine condition. As temperatures rise the vehicle coolant level is low. This telltale is on when the Trailer and the gauge approaches H, this in- Brake has been disconnected.
Page 190: Did White Telltales
• Service Stop/Start System Telltale — If DID Selectable Menu Items WARNING! Equipped Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow If you continue operating the vehicle when buttons until the desired Selectable Menu icon/ This telltale will turn on to indicate the Transmission Temperature Warning Light title is highlighted in the DID.
Page 191 • Oil Life • Tire Pressure Information System Trip A • Battery Voltage — If Equipped (3500 Series Heavy Duty Ram Trucks) • Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow • Gauge Summary: Push and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire Pressure”...
Page 192 Hold the RIGHT arrow button to reset all the Trailer Tow stored warning messages. Pushing the RIGHT information. arrow button will allow you to see what the stored messages are. Push and release the UP or DOWN Push the DOWN arrow button to enter Trip B. arrow button until the Trailer Tow Screen Setup Trip B...
Page 193 Push and release the UP and DOWN button NOTE: until Personal Settings displays in the DID. Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with all the following settings. Follow the prompts to display and set any of the following Personal Settings. Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
Page 194 Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) Automatic Highbeams Auto Highbeams On; Off Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ Lock On; Off Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On; Off Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On;...
Page 195 Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) Tire/Jack Mode Tire/Jack Mode On; Off Transport Mode Transport Mode On; Off Wheel Alignment Mode Wheel Alignment On; Off Horn w/ Remote Lower Horn w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off Lights w/ Remote Lower Lights w/ Rmt Lwr On;...
Page 196 Setting Names Abbreviated Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) (Left Submenu Layer) • Trailer # (# is equal to slot position) • Boat • Car • Cargo • Dump • Equipment • Flatbed • Gooseneck Trailer Name Trailer Name • Horse •...
Page 197: Uconnect® Settings
Uconnect® SETTINGS Your Uconnect® system may also have Screen Off and Back buttons located below the The Uconnect® system uses a combination of Uconnect® system. buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instru- Push the Screen Off button to turn off the ment panel that allows you to access and Uconnect®...
Page 198 • Display Mode • Units NOTE: Only one category may be selected at a time. When in this display you may select the Auto or When in this display, you may select to have the Manual display settings. To change Mode sta- EVIC/DID, odometer, and navigation system (if When making a selection, press the button on tus, press and release the “Auto”...
Page 199 Voice Clock & Date Safety/Assistance After pressing the “Voice” button on the touch- After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on screen the following settings will be available: touchscreen the following settings will be avail- the touchscreen the following settings will be able: available:...
Page 200 • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers five seconds, this note will disappear. To make your selection, press the “ParkView® Backup Camera When this feature is selected, the exterior When this feature is selected, the system will Active Guidelines”...
Page 201 • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Lights After pressing the “Lights” button on the touch- When this feature is selected, and the headlight When this feature is selected, the headlights will screen, the following settings will be available: switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights turn on whenever the engine is running.
Page 202 • Sound Horn With Lock • Memory Linked to Fob — If Equipped Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on When this feature is selected, the horn will This feature provides automatic driver seat po- the touchscreen, the following settings will be sound when the door locks are activated.
Page 203 • Passive Entry • Easy Exit Seats — If Equipped Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on This feature allows you to lock and unlock the When this feature is selected, the Driver’s seat the touchscreen the following settings will be vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the will automatically move rearward once the en-...
Page 204 • Engine Off Power Delay • Auto Entry/Exit Suspension Suspension — If Equipped After pressing the “Suspension” button on the When this feature is selected, the power win- When this feature is selected, the vehicle auto- touchscreen the following settings will be avail- dow switches, radio, Uconnect®...
Page 205 • Tire Jack Mode Trailer Brake setting press the “Off” or “On” button on the After pressing the “Trailer Brake” button on the touchscreen. Press the back arrow button on When this feature is selected the air suspension touchscreen the following settings will be avail- the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Page 206 • Speed Adjusted Volume • Loudness — If Equipped NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top This feature increases or decreases volume This feature improves sound quality at lower of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, relative to vehicle speed. To change the Speed volumes.
Page 207 • Perform Compass Calibration Restore Settings press the “Clear Personal Data” button and After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on select from “Yes” or “No.” If “Yes” is selected a Press the “Calibration” button on the touch- the touchscreen the following settings will be pop-up will appear asking "Are you sure you screen to change this setting.
Page 208: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4An Personal Settings
Customer Programmable Features been selected. Once the setting is complete, NOTE: either press the back arrow button on the touch- — Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Personal When Day or Night is selected for the Dis- screen or the Back button on the faceplate to Settings play Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode return to the previous menu or press the “X”...
Page 209 • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF • Set Language Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. When in this display, you may select the bright- When in this display, you may select one of •...
Page 210 • Controls Screen Time-Out — If Voice Clock After pressing the “Voice” button on the touch- After pressing the “Clock” button on the touch- Equipped screen the following settings will be available: screen the following settings will be available: When this feature is selected, the Controls •...
Page 211 • Set Time Minutes Safety & Driving Assistance “Front ParkSense® Volume” button and select After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” the “Low” “Med” or “High” buttons on the touch- This feature will allow you to adjust the minutes. button on the touchscreen the following settings screen.
Page 212 • ParkView® Backup Camera Active The mirrors will move back to their previous screen to select from on or off. Press the back position when the transmission is shifted out of arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the Guidelines REVERSE.
Page 213 • Two Or Four Corner Air Suspension • Headlight Illumination On Approach • Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped Modes — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will When this feature is selected, the high beam activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 headlights will deactivate automatically under There are four air suspension modes designed...
Page 214 • Flash Lights With Lock Doors & Locks Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button you After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on must push the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button When this feature is selected, the front and rear the touchscreen the following settings will be twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
Page 215 • Passive Entry NOTE: the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. The seat will return to the memorized seat This feature allows you to lock and unlock the location (if Personal Settings Linked To Key Engine Off Options vehicles door(s) without having to push the Fob is set to ON) when the Remote Keyless...
Page 216 • Flash Lights With Lower • Tire Jack Mode “–” buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the time delay up or down. Press the back arrow When this feature is selected, the front and rear When this feature is selected the air suspension button on the touchscreen to return to the turn signals will flash when the RKE transmitter system is disabled to assist with changing a...
Page 217 Trailer Brake Audio from “Off,” “1,” “2” or “3” buttons on the touch- After pressing the “Trailer Brake” button on the After pressing the “Audio” button on the touch- screen. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- screen the following settings will be available: touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Page 218 • Regional — If Equipped Phone/Bluetooth® Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Set- When this feature is selected it forces regional on the touchscreen the following settings will be tings” button on the touchscreen the following service-following enabling automatic switching available: settings will be available:...
Page 219: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF STEERING WHEEL AUDIO EQUIPPED CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED For detailed information about your Uconnect® The remote sound system controls are located radio, refer to your Uconnect® Supplement on the back surface of the steering wheel. Manual. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.
Page 220: Radio Operation
The button located in the center of the right If you push the switch up or down twice it plays NOTE: hand control will switch modes to Radio, CD or the second track, three times, it will play the If you experience difficulty in playing a par- other valid audio sources.
Page 221: Climate Controls
CLIMATE CONTROLS Front Blower Control The Climate Control System allows you to regu- There are four blower late the temperature, amount, and direction of speeds. Use this control air circulating throughout the vehicle. The con- to regulate the amount of trols are located on the instrument panel below air forced through the the radio.
Page 222 Air Conditioning Operation gentle water spray from behind the radiator Bi-Level Mode and through the condenser. Fabric front Push the A/C button to Air is directed through the panel and fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the engage the Air Condi- floor outlets.
Page 223 • In cold or damp weather, the use of the Mix Mode Recirculation Control Recirculation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture Air is directed through the floor, defrost Push the Recirculation Control but- buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum and side window demist outlets.
Page 224: Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen - If Equipped
Stop/Start System — If Equipped Buttons On The Touchscreen can be adjusted to desired user settings. Press- While in an Autostop, the Climate Controls ing other settings will cause the MAX A/C Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on system may automatically adjust airflow to operation to switch to the prior settings and the the radio.
Page 225 • Bi-Level Mode Performing this function will cause the ATC to CAUTION! (Continued) switch into manual mode. If the front defrost Air comes from the instrument panel • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or mode is turned off the climate system will return outlets and floor outlets.
Page 226 NOTE: Buttons On The Touchscreen Recirculation Control The air conditioning compressor operates in Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower When outside air contains smoke, MIX and DEFROST modes even if the A/C setting and the large blower icon to increase the odors, or high humidity, or if rapid button is not pressed.
Page 227: Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen - If Equipped
Automatic Climate Controls With Buttons On The Touchscreen Touchscreen — If Equipped Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on Buttons On The Faceplate the Uconnect® system screen. The buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect® screen. Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls —...
Page 228 2. A/C Button mum temperature settings for best windshield CAUTION! (Continued) and side window defrosting and defogging. Per- Press and release to change the current setting, elements. Labels can be peeled off after forming this function will cause the ATC to the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
Page 229 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down 10. Blower Control 11. Modes Button (Uconnect® 8.4) Blower control is used to regulate the amount of The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted air forced through the climate system. There are so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, Provides the passenger with independent tem- seven blower speeds available.
Page 230: Climate Control Functions
NOTE: 13. Driver Temperature Control Down NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort Button (Uconnect® 8.4) In Sync mode, this button will also automati- conditions to provide cooler air out of the cally adjust the passenger temperature set- Provides the driver with independent tempera- panel outlets and warmer air from the floor ting at the same time.
Page 231 NOTE: Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C NOTE: and the prior settings. The button on the touch- In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode • For Manual Climate Controls, if the sys- screen illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. may lead to excessive window fogging.
Page 232: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Automatic Temperature Control NOTE: Metric units by selecting the Uconnect® (ATC) Each of these features operates indepen- customer-programmable feature. Refer to dently from each other. If any feature is Automatic Operation the “Uconnect®...
Page 233 Winter Operation Window Fogging and Frosting Outside Air Intake To ensure the best possible heater and de- Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside of the Make sure the air intake, located directly in front froster performance, make sure the engine glass in mild, rainy and/or humid weather.
Page 234 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Operating Tips Chart...
Page 235: Uconnect® Voice Recognition Quick Tips
Uconnect® VOICE 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver. Introducing Uconnect® Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you these helpful quick tips.
Page 236: Basic Voice Commands
Push the VR button . After the beep, say… • Cancel to stop a current voice session • Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands • Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system’s status.
Page 237 Media Uconnect® offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth® and auxiliary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected USB and iPod® devices. (Remote CD player optional and not available on all vehicles.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist.
Page 238: Climate (8.4A/8.4An)
Phone Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) Making and answering hands-free phone calls Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures is easy with Uconnect®. When the Phonebook hands-free and keep everyone comfortable button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is system is ready.
Page 239: Navigation (8.4A/8.4An)
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button Additional Information The Uconnect® navigation feature helps you . After the beep, say: “Find nearest coffee © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC. All rights reserved. save time and become more productive when Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks shop.”...
Page 240: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING • STARTING PROCEDURES ..... . .243 • Normal Starting ......243 •...
Page 241 • Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ..250 • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 1500 Models Only (If Equipped) ....... .255 •...
Page 242 • STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY . .290 • SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY ..291 • Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics ..291 • Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ....292 •...
Page 243 • FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED........318 •...
Page 244 • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .....341 • Spare Tires — If Equipped ..... .341 •...
Page 245 • FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED ..357 • E-85 General Information ......357 •...
Page 246: Starting Procedures
STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Tip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, switch briefly to the START position and release is obtained without pumping or pressing the adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and it.
Page 247 3. The system takes over and attempts to start 3. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK, ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the the ENGINE START/STOP button must be (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position) starter will disengage automatically after 10...
Page 248: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F If the engine has been flooded, it may start to WARNING! run, but not have enough power to continue Or −29°C) • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids running when the ignition button/key is re- To ensure reliable starting at these tempera- into the throttle body air inlet opening in an leased.
Page 249: Automatic Mode
• Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an Automatic Mode The engine will shut down, the tachometer will move to the zero position and the stop/start acceptable cabin temperature has not been The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every telltale will illuminate indicating you are in an achieved normal customer engine start.
Page 250: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
• The emissions system requires it To Start The Engine While In To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start Autostop Mode System • A STOP/START system error occurs While in DRIVE the engine will start when the 1. Press the STOP/START Off switch (located Conditions that force an automatic shift to brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is on the switch bank).
Page 251: To Manually Turn On The Stop Start System
3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information 2500/3500 Models Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- STOP/START system) the engine will not be The engine block heater cord is routed through mation Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Dis- stopped.
Page 252: Automatic Transmission
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or • When leaving the vehicle, always make CAUTION! NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher sure the ignition is in the OFF position, than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly remove the Key Fob from the vehicle, and Damage to the transmission may occur if pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could...
Page 253: Key Ignition Park Interlock
Key Ignition Park Interlock hicles with eight-speed transmission) and the The electronically-controlled transmission pro- brake pedal must be pressed. vides a precise shift schedule. The transmission This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the Interlock which requires the transmission to be In 8-speed vehicles, the brake pedal must also first few shifts on a new vehicle may be some-...
Page 254 PARK (P) WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by • Never use the PARK position as a substi- locking the transmission. The engine can be tute for the parking brake. Always apply started in this range. Never attempt to use the parking brake fully when parked to PARK while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 255 The following indicator should be used to en- WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) sure that you have engaged the transmission • Unintended movement of a vehicle could touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the into PARK: injure those in or near the vehicle. As with transmission gear selector.
Page 256 tion" in this section for further information) to inform the driver of the more serious conditions, CAUTION! select a lower gear range. Under these condi- and indicate what actions may be necessary. Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for tions, using a lower gear range will improve In the event of a momentary problem, the any other reason with the transmission in performance and extend transmission life by...
Page 257 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the at any vehicle speed. When the transmission GEAR+ switch until “D” is once again displayed problem is no longer detected, the transmis- gear selector is in DRIVE, the transmission will in the instrument cluster.
Page 258: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 1500 Models Only (If Equipped)
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift posi- — 1500 Models Only (If Equipped) tions. Manual downshifts can be made using The transmission gear position display (located the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmis- (refer to “Electronic Range Select (ERS) Opera- sion gear range.
Page 259 PARK (P) WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) This range supplements the parking brake by • Never use the PARK position as a substi- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could locking the transmission. The engine can be tute for the parking brake. Always apply injure those in or near the vehicle.
Page 260 • Look at the transmission gear position dis- WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! play and verify that it indicates the PARK • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, position (P). with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow- you must turn the ignition switch from the •...
Page 261 When frequent transmission shifting occurs NOTE: CAUTION! (such as when operating the vehicle under Use caution when operating a heavily Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for heavy loading conditions, in hilly terrain, travel- loaded vehicle at low speeds (such as tow- any other reason with the transmission in ing into strong head winds, or while towing ing a trailer up a steep grade, or in stop-...
Page 262 Transmission Limp Home Mode 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the Use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables Transmission function is monitored electroni- an additional underdrive gear which is not nor- problem is no longer detected, the transmis- cally for abnormal conditions.
Page 263 To exit ERS mode, simply hold the shift lever to CAUTION! the right (+) (console shift) or press and hold the When using ERS for engine braking while ERS (+) switch (column shift) until “D” is once descending steep grades, be careful not to again displayed in the instrument cluster.
Page 264 When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/ or during some accelerations, the clutch auto- carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent trans- HAUL mode has been activated.
Page 265: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 2500/3500 Models Only
This condition is normal and will not Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE PARK (P) cause damage to the transmission. The when the accelerator pedal is released and the This range supplements the parking brake by torque converter will refill within five sec- vehicle is stopped.
Page 266 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never use the PARK position as a substi- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the tute for the parking brake. Always apply injure those in or near the vehicle. As with shift lever.
Page 267 The following indicators should be used to NEUTRAL (N) DRIVE (D) ensure that you have engaged the transmission Use this range when the vehicle is standing for This range should be used for most city and into the PARK position: prolonged periods with the engine running.
Page 268 If the transmission temperature exceeds normal transmission temperature as well as vehicle In the event of a momentary problem, the operating limits, the powertrain controller will speed. This feature improves warm up time of transmission can be reset to regain all forward modify the transmission shift schedule and ex- the engine and transmission to achieve maxi- gears by performing the following steps:...
Page 269 Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation NOTE: The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control To select the proper gear position for maxi- allows the driver to limit the highest available mum deceleration (engine braking), simply gear when the transmission is in DRIVE. For press and hold the ERS (-) switch.
Page 270 • The engine coolant has reached an ad- WARNING! equate temperature. Do not use the “TOW/HAUL” feature when • Vehicle speed is sufficiently high. driving in icy or slippery conditions. The • The TOW/HAUL switch has not been increased engine braking can cause the rear activated.
Page 271: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
NOTE: FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to the desired positions once the appropriate • The torque converter clutch will not en- OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED speed and gear requirements are met refer to gage, and the transmission will not shift Four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with ei- “Shifting Procedure –...
Page 272 Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles WARNING! depends on tires of equal size, type and circum- Four-Wheel Drive High Range — This range You or others could be injured or killed if you ference on each wheel. Any difference will ad- locks the front and rear driveshafts together leave the vehicle unattended with the trans- versely affect shifting and can cause damage to...
Page 273: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) - If Equipped
Shifting Procedure — Manually Shifted OFF to avoid gear clash while completing Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Transfer Case the shift. If difficulty occurs, shift the (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped transmission into NEUTRAL, hold foot on This is an electronic shift transfer case and is 2H To 4H brake, and turn the engine OFF.
Page 274 This electronically shifted transfer case is de- Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights NOTE: signed to be driven in the two-wheel drive Before retrying a selection, make certain The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights position (2WD) for normal street and highway that all the necessary requirements for se- (4WD and 4LOW) are located in the instrument conditions on dry, hard surfaced roads.
Page 275 NOTE: 4WD LOCK WARNING! Do not attempt to make a shift while only the Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range — This range You or others could be injured or killed if you front or rear wheels are spinning, as this can maximizes torque to the front driveshaft, forcing leave the vehicle unattended with the trans- cause damage to driveline components.
Page 276 Shifting Procedure 2WD To 4WD LOCK 2WD Or 4WD LOCK To 4WD LOW NOTE: Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired NOTE: position. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some • If any of the requirements to select a new can be done with the vehicle stopped or in gear noise may be heard.
Page 277: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - If Equipped
• The ignition switch must be in the ON Alternate Procedure This electronically shifted transfer case pro- position for a shift to take place and for vides five mode positions: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. the position indicator lights to be oper- •...
Page 278 When additional traction is required, the trans- Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights NOTE: fer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions Before retrying a selection, make certain The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights can be used to maximize torque to the front that all the necessary requirements for se- (4WD, 4LOW, and 4WD AUTO) are located in driveshaft, forcing the front and rear wheels to...
Page 279 NOTE: gaged when the vehicle senses a loss of trac- WARNING! tion. Additional traction for varying road condi- Do not attempt to make a shift while only the You or others could be injured or killed if you tions. front or rear wheels are spinning. This could leave the vehicle unattended with the trans- cause damage to driveline components.
Page 280: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) - If Equipped
• Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) Shifting Procedure Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped • Neutral (NEUTRAL) NOTE: This is an electronic shift transfer case and is • If any of the requirements to select a new This electronically shifted transfer case is de- operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer signed to be driven in the two–wheel drive...
Page 281 for specific shifting instructions. The 4WD and desired transfer case selection. When you NOTE: LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are designed select a different transfer case position, the Before retrying a selection, make certain for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in indicator lights will do the following: that all the necessary requirements for se- the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions on dry...
Page 282 NOTE: when the vehicle senses a loss of traction. WARNING! Additional traction for varying road conditions. Do not attempt to make a shift while only the You or others could be injured or killed if you front or rear wheels are spinning. This could 4WD LOCK leave the vehicle unattended with the trans- cause damage to driveline components.
Page 283 Shifting Procedure 2WD To 4WD AUTO Or 4WD LOCK Shifting can be performed with the vehicle roll- ing 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely NOTE: Press the desired position on the 4WD Control stopped. Use either of the following procedures: Switch to shift the transfer case.
Page 284: Air Suspension System (1500 Models) - If Equipped
4. After the desired position indicator light is AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM NOTE: ON (not flashing), shift the transmission The vehicle will automatically enter Aero Mode (1500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED back into gear. when the vehicle speed remains between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 66 mph (106 km/h) for Description NOTE: greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle...
Page 285 • Aero Mode (Lowers the vehicle approxi- • Entry/Exit Mode (Lowers the vehicle ap- occurs. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Dis- mately .6 in [15 mm]) – This position provides proximately 2 in [51 mm]) – This position play (DID)”...
Page 286: Air Suspension Modes
NOTE: After the engine is turned off, it may be noticed WARNING! that the air suspension system operates briefly, Entry/Exit mode may be achieved using The air suspension system uses a high pres- this is normal. The system is correcting the your key fob for easier entry/loading.
Page 287: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)/Driver Information Display (Did) Display Messages
Transport Mode NOTE: Electronic Vehicle Information This mode is intended to be enabled with Center (EVIC)/Driver Information To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension engine running. Display (DID) Display Messages system has a feature which will put the vehicle When the appropriate conditions exist, a mes- into Entry/Exit height and disable the automatic Protection Mode...
Page 288: Operation
Operation The indicator lamps 3 through 6 will illuminate to in ON/RUN position, engine running, doors show the current position of the vehicle. Flash- closed, speed below threshold, etc). The ing indicator lamps will show a position which “DOWN” button can be pressed multiple times, the system is working to achieve.
Page 289: Air Suspension System (2500/3500 Models) - If Equipped
• Entry/Exit Mode – Indicator lamp 3 will be AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Trailer Mode (Lowers the vehicle approxi- illuminated when the vehicle is in Entry Exit mately 1 in (25 mm) – This position will lower (2500/3500 MODELS) — IF Mode.
Page 290: Air Suspension Modes
Transport Mode NOTE: WARNING! This mode is intended to be enabled with To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension The air suspension system uses a high pres- engine running. system has a feature which will put the vehicle sure volume of air to operate the system.
Page 291: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)/Driver Information Display (Did) Display Messages
Electronic Vehicle Information NOTE: differentials should only be engaged during low-speed, extreme off-road situations where Center (EVIC)/Driver Information The LED will continuously blink until Normal one wheel is likely to not be in contact with the Display (DID) Display Messages Ride Height (NRH) has been achieved.
Page 292 The switch has three positions, AXLE UNLOCK, NOTE: NOTE: REAR LOCK, and FRONT/REAR LOCK. Under Left to right wheel speed difference may be The rear axle must be locked before the front normal driving conditions, the switch should be necessary to allow the axle to fully lock. If axle will lock.
Page 293: Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
STABILIZER/SWAY BAR WARNING! SYSTEM — POWER WAGON Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive ONLY on hard surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h), you may lose control of Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic the vehicle, which could result in serious disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar.
Page 294: Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
NOTE: SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — allows the vehicle to be utilized in severe off- road situations that would be considered im- The stabilizer/sway bar may be torque POWER WAGON ONLY passable by a normal truck. locked due to left and right suspension height differences.
Page 295: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
grip on the steering wheel and maintain a good When To Use Low Range CAUTION! driving posture. Avoid sudden accelerations, When driving off-road, shift into 4L (Low Range) The door sill height is 25 inches. Water may turns or braking. In most cases there are no for additional traction or to improve handling intrude into the interior of the vehicle at road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights.
Page 296: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
Do not shift to a lower gear than necessary to from previous vehicles getting stuck. As a CAUTION! maintain headway. Over-revving the engine good practice before entering any mud hole, Reduced tire pressures may cause tire un- can spin the wheels and traction will be lost. get out and determine how deep it is, if there seating and total loss of air pressure.
Page 297 WARNING! CAUTION! WARNING! • Never attempt to straddle a rock that is Crossing obstacles can cause abrupt steer- There is an increased risk of rollover when ing system loading which could cause you to large enough to strike your axles or under- crossing an obstacle, at any angle, with loose control of your vehicle.
Page 298: Hill Climbing
Getting High Centered You should always climb hills straight up and change of grade could cause you to lose If you get hung up or high centered on an object, down. Never attempt to climb a hill on an angle. control.
Page 299: Driving Through Water
• Driving Down Hill – Before driving down a • Driving Across An Incline – If at all possible WARNING! steep hill you need to determine if it is too avoid driving across an incline. If it is neces- If the engine stalls or you lose headway or steep for a safe descent.
Page 300 • Before You Cross Any Type Of Water – As You should never stop or shut a vehicle off straps prior to entering. This makes for a when crossing deep water unless you ingested you approach any type of water you need to faster, cleaner and easier vehicle recovery.
Page 301: Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
You should never attempt to cross flowing better flotation and ability to mold or form to the Vehicle Recovery water which is deeper than the vehicle’s ground contour. Different terrain, tires, and ve- If you drive off-road, you may encounter a running ground clearance.
Page 302 situation where great care needs to be taken hicle. This helps build vehicle momentum, the tow strap to the correct attachment points during the recovery, then nothing can do the job which hopefully gets you out. Remember to on both vehicles. There should be a least 20 to ease off and on the accelerator before and 30 feet between the vehicles to allow for a safe better than a winch.
Page 303: After Driving Off-Road
good anchor point. It needs to be strong WARNING! WARNING! enough to hold more than the vehicle’s weight Never use tow straps with end hooks or link Winch cables are under high tension when in and provide a direction of pull as straight as two straps with a clevis pin.
Page 304: Limited-Slip Differential
• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, par- • If you experience unusual vibration after driv- When starting with only one rear wheel on an ticularly on the chassis, drivetrain compo- ing in mud, slush or similar conditions, check excessively slippery surface, slight momentary nents, steering, and suspension.
Page 305: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is SURFACES Driving through water more than a few inches/ possible for a wedge of water to build up centimeters deep will require extra caution to between the tire and road surface.
Page 306: Shallow Standing Water
Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving • Always check the depth of the standing water • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine through shallow standing water, consider the fol- before driving through it. Never drive through can cause it to lock up and stall out, and lowing Cautions and Warnings before doing so.
Page 307: After Driving Off-Road
• After extended operation in mud, sand, wa- Do not reduce the tire pressures for this type of WINCH USAGE — POWER driving. ter, or similar dirty conditions, have the radia- WAGON ONLY — tor, fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, After Driving Off-Road (IF EQUIPPED) and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as...
Page 308 Tensioning The Wire Rope Winch Motor Thermal Protection CAUTION! The winch rope must be properly tensioned Your winch is equipped with a thermal protec- Wire rope must spool on the winch drum in before use. Follow the instructions below to tion device in the motor.
Page 309: Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components...
Page 310: Winch Accessories
1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the 6. Clutch Lever: The clutch lever allows the Winch Accessories vehicle charging system and features a ther- winch drum to be disconnected from the The following accessories are necessary to attach the winch to anchors, change direction of mal protection switch that automatically winch motor to allow the wire rope to be pull, and for safe winching.
Page 311: Operating Your Winch
Snatch/Block Pul- Tree Trunk Pro- WARNING! (Continued) ley: Used prop- tector: Typically • Never exceed winch or wire rope rated erly, multi- made of tough, capacity. purpose snatch high-quality nylon, • Always wear heavy leather gloves when block allows you it provides the op- to (1) increase the erator an attach-...
Page 312 General Information Vehicle Recovery Using The Winch WARNING! (Continued) Practice using your winch before you get stuck. • Never attempt to tow a vehicle with the Some key points to remember when using your CAUTION! recovery strap attached directly to the winch are: •...
Page 313 2. Put on gloves. 4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook CAUTION! (Continued) strap. Free the winch hook from its anchor • Be careful not to pull the Winch Cable 3. Disengage the clutch to allow free spooling point.
Page 314 5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out 6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have NOTE: enough wire rope to reach your anchor point. established your anchor point, secure the How to choose an anchor point: A secure anchor is critical to winching operations.
Page 315 7. Attach the Clevis/D-shackle and Tree Trunk 9. Connect the remote control to the winch 10. Put wire rope under tension. Using the Protector. Attach the shackle to the two ends control box, located behind the front bumper. remote control switch, slowly wind the wire of the strap or chain and through the hook Be careful not to let the remote control cord rope until no slack remains.
Page 316 12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be In certain situations 13. Establish no people zones: Make your you may decide to neatly wound around the spooling drum. intentions clear. Be sure that everyone in throw a heavy blan- Improper winding can cause damage to the the immediate vicinity surrounding the ket or similar object...
Page 317 14. Begin winching. With the winching vehicles NOTE: Shock loads can momentarily far exceed the winch and wire rope ratings. During engine on and light tension already on the • Avoid overheating the winch motor. For side pulls the wire rope tends to stack up wire rope, begin winching slowly and extended winching, stop at reasonable at one end of the drum.
Page 318 17. Rewind the wire rope. The person handling NOTE: the wire rope should walk the rope in and How to spool under no load: Arrange the remote control lead so it cannot be caught in not let it slide through the hand, control the the winch.
Page 319: Rigging Techniques
Rigging Techniques This minimizes the wire rope collecting on one Because pulling power decreases with the num- side of the drum affecting pulling efficiency and ber of layers of wire rope on the winch drum, Various winching situations will require applica- damaging wire rope.
Page 320: Power Steering - 1500 Models
POWER STEERING — 1500 turn off. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information POWER STEERING — 2500/3500 Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display MODELS MODELS (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” The standard power steering system will give you The electric power steering system will give you for further information.
Page 321: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L/6.4L Engines Only - If Equipped
NOTE: CAUTION! WARNING! This system may take some time to return to Prolonged operation of the steering system Fluid level should be checked on a level full functionality after a battery disconnect. at the end of the steering wheel travel will surface and with the engine off to prevent increase the steering fluid temperature and it injury from moving parts and to ensure ac-...
Page 322 When the parking brake is applied with the WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) ignition switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in • Never use the PARK position as a substi- • Always fully apply the parking brake when the instrument cluster will illuminate. tute for the parking brake.
Page 323: Brake System
BRAKE SYSTEM NOTE: computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding Under cold temperatures, pedal effort will be If power assist is lost for any reason (for ex- on slippery surfaces. higher than normal until the power steering ample, repeated brake applications with the fluid reaches operating temperature.
Page 324: Traction Control System (Tcs)
ABS Warning Light Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The ABS includes an amber warning light. The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will dimin- When the light is illuminated, the ABS is not braking capability during emergency braking ish their effectiveness and may lead to a functioning.
Page 325: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
not apply the throttle during this short duration, WARNING! WARNING! the system will release brake pressure and the • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws There may be situations on minor hills with a vehicle will roll down the incline. The system will of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer where release brake pressure in proportion to the...
Page 326: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Towing And Hauling With HSA HSA Off WARNING! (Continued) The HSA system does not know if your vehicle HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature in a hill and this could cause a collision with is loaded or towing a trailer unless the TOW/ the EVIC/DID.
Page 327 When the actual path does not match the mode. This mode should be used for almost all WARNING! (Continued) intended path, ESC applies the brake of the driving situations. ESC should only be turned to ditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the "ESC Partial Off"...
Page 328 NOTE: NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) To improve the vehicle’s traction when driv- The “ESC OFF” message will display and • Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled the audible chime will sound when the shift ing with snow chains or starting off in deep when the ESC system is in the "ESC lever is placed into the PARK position from snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to...
Page 329: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
“ESC Full Off” is the only operating mode for ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed ESC in 4WD LOW. Whenever the vehicle is and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light started in 4WD LOW or the transfer case (if NOTE: equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOCK or NEU-...
Page 330: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) TSC is only active in the default “ESC On” HDC has three states: mode. TSC can be disabled by pressing the The TSC system uses sensors in the vehicle to 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not acti- “ESC Off”...
Page 331 • Vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient Activating HDC Gear Approximate HDC Set Speed magnitude (less than approximately 8%), is Once HDC is enabled it will activate automati- 5.0 mph (8 km/h) on level ground, or is on an uphill grade. cally if driven down a grade of sufficient magni- 5.6 mph (9 km/h) •...
Page 332: Tire Safety Information
• The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for Feedback to the driver: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION several seconds then extinguish when HDC The instrument cluster has a HDC icon and a deactivates due to excess speed. Tire Markings HDC switch which has an LED which offers •...
Page 333 • Temporary spare tires are designed for NOTE: the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation. Example: temporary emergency use only. Tempo- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is 215/65R15 96H. rary high pressure compact spare tires based on U.S.
Page 334 EXAMPLE: 65, 85, 80 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) – Ratio of section height to section width of tire, or 10.5 = Section width in inches (in) R = Construction code – "R" means radial construction, or – "D" means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index...
Page 335: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or • C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load –...
Page 336: Tire Terminology And Definitions
EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 03 means the 3rd week 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) –...
Page 337: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
Term Definition Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. Tire Placard A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures. Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location...
Page 338 Tire And Loading Information Placard Loading Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on of occupants and cargo should never ex- your vehicle.
Page 339 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. NOTE: • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 341: Tires - General Information
Safety Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the WARNING! stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Over- of sluggish response or over responsiveness in WARNING! loading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle the steering. •...
Page 342: Tire Inflation Pressures
Tire Inflation Pressures after the vehicle has not been driven for at least Tire Pressures For High Speed three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed Operation after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The on the driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the The manufacturer advocates driving at safe cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the...
Page 343: Radial Ply Tires
Radial Ply Tires Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that tires are not designed for winter or cold driving have experienced a loss of pressure should be conditions. Install winter tires on your vehicle replaced immediately with another Run Flat tire when ambient temperatures are less than 40°F WARNING! of identical size and service description (Load...
Page 344: Spare Tires — If Equipped
Snow Tires While studded tires improve performance on Spare Tires — If Equipped Some areas of the country require the use of ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry NOTE: snow tires during the winter. Snow tires can be surfaces may be poorer than that of non- For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit identified by a “mountain/snowflake”...
Page 345 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! The compact spare is for temporary emergency The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emer- Compact spares are for temporary emer- use only. You can identify if your vehicle is gency use only.
Page 346: Tread Wear Indicators
These indicators are molded into the bottom of WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) the tread grooves. They will appear as bands repair) the original equipment tire at the first continuously when you are stuck, and do not when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle.
Page 347: Replacement Tires
section of this manual for more information relating WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire. Tires and the spare tire should be replaced to steering and suspension components. It is recommended to replace the two front tires or after six years, regardless of the remaining You could lose control and have a collision two rear tires as a pair.
Page 348: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION Please follow the table below for proper tire size, chain type, and axle recommendations: PRESSURE INFORMATION — DEVICES) IF EQUIPPED Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to- body clearance. Follow these recommenda- A light load vehicle condition is defined as two tions to guard against damage.
Page 349: Tire Rotation Recommendations
TIRE ROTATION WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) RECOMMENDATIONS • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). Using tires of different size and type (M+S, • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles Snow) between front and rear axles can operate at different loads and perform different cause unpredictable handling.
Page 350: Directional Tires — If Equipped
The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some direc- tional tires that must not be reversed. Tire Rotation Tire Rotation Dual Rear Wheels — If Equipped NOTE: The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres- be matched for wear to prevent overloading one...
Page 351: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
• After a tire rotation is completed, as TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR CAUTION! shown below, the system can auto learn SYSTEM (TPMS) 3500 Dual Rear Tires may only have one the locations of each sensor ID. Auto The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will approved direction of rotation.
Page 352 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease CAUTION! (Continued) pressure if the tire pressure falls below the the tire pressure to approximately 23 psi tire sealants may cause the Tire Pressure low-pressure warning limit for any reason, in- (158 kPa).
Page 353: Premium System
• Driving on a significantly under-inflated NOTE: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure tire causes the tire to overheat and can Warnings It is particularly important for you to check lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also the tire pressure in all of the tires on your reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale...
Page 354 • Installing aftermarket window tinting that con- Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure tains materials that may block radio wave condition (those in a different color in the EVIC/ signals.
Page 355: Tire Pressure Information System (Tpis) 3500 Series Trucks
• After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes DID will display a "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" Tire Pressure Information System above 15 mph (25 km/h) the “Tire Pressure message for a minimum of five seconds and (TPIS) 3500 Series Trucks Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 356: L/6.4L Engine
• Pressure display in the Electronic Vehicle • Installing aftermarket window tinting that con- FUEL REQUIREMENTS Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information tains materials that may block radio wave Display (DID) signals. 3.6L/6.4L Engine • Accumulation of snow or ice around the These engines are designed to meet all emis- The TPIS system will display all four (Single sions regulations and provide excellent fuel...
Page 357: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
experience these symptoms, try another brand Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel of gasoline before considering service for the Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline Vehicles vehicle. with oxygenates such as Ethanol. Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Over 40 auto manufacturer’s world wide have Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void issued and endorsed consistent gasoline speci-...
Page 358: Mmt In Gasoline
More extensive repairs will be required for pro- Methanol MMT In Gasoline longed exposure to E-85 fuel. (Methyl) is used in a variety of concentrations Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl when blended with unleaded gasoline. You may (MMT) is a manganese containing metallic addi- Ethanol find fuels containing 3% or more methanol tive that is blended into some gasoline to increase...
Page 359: Fuel System Cautions
Fuel System Cautions Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now CAUTION! WARNING! being sold as octane enhancers, is not Follow these guidelines to maintain your Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is recommended. Most of these products vehicle’s performance: deadly.
Page 360: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE Fuel Requirements Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED gasoline with a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 91, or E-85 fuel, or any E-85 General Information mixture of these two. For best results, a refuel- The information in this section is for Flexible ing pattern that alternates between E-85 and Fuel vehicles only.
Page 361: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
• Some additives used in regular gasoline Starting Replacement Parts are not fully compatible with E-85 and The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuit- Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle may form deposits in your engine. To able for use when ambient temperatures fall (FFV) are designed to be compatible with etha- eliminate driveability issues that may be below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 362: Adding Fuel
ADDING FUEL CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) The fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behind • Damage to the fuel system or emissions • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a the fuel filler door, on the left side of the vehicle. control system could result from using an portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
Page 363: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
display in the EVIC/DID telltale display area. Common Towing Definitions WARNING! Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center The following trailer towing related definitions Static electricity can cause an ignition of (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) in “Un- will assist you in understanding the following flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle derstanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 364 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front The trailer sway control can be a mechanical A weight-distributing system works by applying leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typi- and rear axles.
Page 365 Recommended Distribution Hitch WARNING! (Continued) Adjustment • Weight distributing systems may not be Towing With 1500 Air Suspension compatible with surge brake couplers. 1. Set air suspension to normal ride height. No Consult with your hitch and trailer manu- action is required if already in normal ride facturer or a reputable Recreational Ve- height.
Page 366 1. Position the truck to be ready to connect to ride height when drive at speeds above the trailer (do not connect the trailer). 5mph (8kph). NOTE: For Ram 2500/3500 trucks equipped with Measurement Example 1500 rear air suspension, normal ride height or Example Height (mm) alternate ride height can be used.
Page 367: Trailer Hitch Type And Maximum Trailer Weight
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight Gooseneck Hitch Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted cou- distributing bars so that the height of the Weight pling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in front fender is approximately (H2-H1)/2+H1 Class V - 2500/ 18,000 lbs (8 164 kg)
Page 368: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “Tire Trailer Weight Ratings) Safety Information/Tire and Loading Informa- tion Placard” in “Starting and Operating” for NOTE: further information. For additional trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the Towing Requirements following website addresses: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle...
Page 369 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used be- Improper towing can lead to a collision. Fol- 3. GAWR low these guidelines to make your trailer tween your vehicle and trailer. Always con- 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch towing as safe as possible: nect the chains to the hook retainers of the utilized.
Page 370 • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – Gen- Integrated Trailer Brake Module — If Equipped CAUTION! eral Information” in “Starting and Operating” Your vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs for proper tire replacement procedures. Re- Brake Module (ITBM) for Electric and Electric (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own placing tires with a higher load carrying ca-...
Page 371 The user interface consists of the following: If a fault is detected in the trailer wiring or the 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM), the working condition, functioning normally and Manual Brake Control Lever “Trailer Brake Status Indicator Light”...
Page 372 6. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until Trailer 8. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the GAIN setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lockup. If towing Brake Type appears on the screen. on a dry, level surface at a speed of 20–...
Page 373 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And WARNING! Wiring Connecting a trailer that is not compatible Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the with the ITBM system may result in reduced trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the or complete loss of trailer braking. There trailer are required for motoring safety.
Page 374: Towing Tips
However, if frequent shifting does occur while in NOTE: DRIVE, select TOW/HAUL mode or select a Check the automatic transmission fluid level lower gear range (using the Electronic Range before towing (6-speed automatic only). Select (ERS) shift control). Tow/Haul Mode NOTE: To reduce potential for automatic transmission Using TOW/HAUL mode or selecting a lower...
Page 375: Snowplow
Cooling System SNOWPLOW WARNING! To reduce potential for engine and transmission Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could overheating, take the following actions: 1500 Models Only adversely affect performance of the airbag City Driving NOTE: system in a collision. Do not expect that the Do not use this model vehicle for snowplow When stopped for short periods of time, shift the airbag will perform as described earlier in...
Page 376 Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to WARNING! For Information about snowplow applica- specifications at the factory without consider- Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could tions visit www.ramtrucks.com or refer to ation for the weight of the plow. Front end toe-in adversely affect performance of the airbag the current Body Builders Guide.
Page 377: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
• Vehicles Operating Tips Keep all snowplow electrical connections and with automatic transmissions Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph battery terminals clean and free of corrosion. should use 4L range when plowing deep or (32 km/h) should be maximum operating speed. heavy snow for extended periods of time to When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and The operator should be familiar with the area...
Page 378: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE: Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel 4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, Drive Models following the dolly manufacturer’s instruc- • When recreationally towing your vehicle, DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the tions. always follow applicable state and provin- drivetrain will result.
Page 379: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) Drive Models • Tow only in the forward direction. Towing • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on NOTE: this vehicle backwards can cause severe tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face Both the manual shift and electronic shift damage to the transfer case.
Page 380 • With electronic shift transfer case, press 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with automatic trans- CAUTION! and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL (N) mission in DRIVE or manual transmission in It is necessary to follow these steps to be button.
Page 381 • If the vehicle is equipped with air suspen- • With electronic shift transfer case with NOTE: sion, the engine should be started and left rotary selector switch, press and hold the With electronic shift transfer case: running for a minimum of 60 seconds transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button until •...
Page 382 5. Turn the engine OFF. Shift automatic trans- NOTE: mission into PARK. On 8-speed transmis- With electronic shift transfer case: sions the shifter will automatically select • Steps 3 and 4 are requirements that must PARK when the engine is turned off. be met before pressing the button to shift out of NEUTRAL (N), and must continue to 6.
Page 384: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....383 • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ....383 •...
Page 385 • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ..... .415 • Two-Wheel Drive Models ......416 •...
Page 386: Hazard Warning Flashers
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located In any of the following situations, you can Driving with a hot cooling system could dam- on the upper switch bank just below the radio. reduce the potential for overheating by taking age your vehicle.
Page 387: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE NOTE: Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or Dual wheels are flat mounted, center piloted. SPECIFICATIONS loose particles. The lug nuts are a two-piece assembly. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to When the tires are being rotated or replaced, ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to clean these lug nuts and add two drops of oil...
Page 388: Jacking And Tire Changing
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until JACKING AND TIRE WARNING! (Continued) each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. CHANGING • The jack is designed to be used as a tool After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt for changing tires only.
Page 389 If your vehicle is not equipped with a touch- screen, this feature can be activated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID). Re- fer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 390 There are 2 ways to assemble the tools: CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising • Damage to the wheel wrench, extensions After using the jack and tools, always rein- and winch mechanism may occur from stall them in the original carrier and location. improper tool assembly.
Page 391 Removing The Spare Tire 2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counter- 3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle clockwise until the spare tire is on the ground to gain access to the spare tire retainer. 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to with enough cable slack to allow you to pull jack up the truck.
Page 392 4. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give Preparations clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. cable. Avoid ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or chang-...
Page 393 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) Passengers should • Set the parking brake firmly and set an not remain in the ve- automatic transmission in PARK; a manual hicle when the vehicle transmission in REVERSE. is being jacked. • Never start or run the engine with the Jack Warning Label Jack Instructions vehicle on a jack.
Page 394 3. Placement of the jack: When changing a front wheel, place the scissor 4x4 Series Trucks Front Jacking Location jack under the rear portion of the lower control 4x2 Series Trucks Front Jacking Location There is a jack location indicator on the rear arm as shown below.
Page 395 When changing a front wheel, place the scissor 4. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise jack under the rear portion of the lower control the vehicle until the wheel just clears the arm as shown below. surface. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause a collision.
Page 396 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on sary to use the jack drive tube in order to 1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is the wrench while at the end of the handle for lower the jack. Stow the replaced tire, jack, facing the ground and toward the rear of the increased leverage.
Page 397 2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and position it properly across the wheel opening. Wheel Wrench And Jack Extension Tube Rotating The Wheel Wrench Handle Assembled And In Position NOTE: 4.
Page 398 Reinstalling The Jack And Tools 3. Secure the tool bag straps to the jack. (1500 Series) 1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn-screw counterclockwise until the jack is snug. 2. Position the jack and tool bag. Make sure the lug wrench is under the jack near the jack turn-screw.
Page 399: Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series Trucks
5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 WARNING! (Continued) floor pan. Reinstall the plastic cover. And 3500 Series Trucks • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not WARNING! be used to lift the vehicle for service pur- •...
Page 400 Removal Of Jack And Tools Remove the jack and tools by turning the wing Remove the jack and tools from the bracket (2500, 3500 Series) bolt counterclockwise, remove the wing bolt and assembly. Turn the jack-turn-screw counter- To access the jack and jack tools you must then slide the assembly out from under the seat.
Page 401 There are 2 ways to assemble the tools: CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising • Damage to the wheel wrench, extensions After using the jack and tools, always rein- and winch mechanism may occur from stall them in the original carrier and location. improper tool assembly.
Page 402 Removing The Spare Tire 2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counter- 3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle clockwise until the spare tire is on the ground to gain access to the spare tire retainer. 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to with enough cable slack to allow you to pull jack up the truck.
Page 403 4. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give 5. Pull the retainer through the center of the Preparations clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the wheel. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. cable.
Page 404 Block both the front and rear of the wheel WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) diagonally opposite the jacking position. For • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, example, if the right front wheel is being •...
Page 405 3. Placement of the jack: CAUTION! Front Jacking Location Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the When changing the front wheel, assemble the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube.
Page 406 Rear Jacking Location 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. CAUTION! On single rear-wheel (SRW) trucks, install the When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack Before raising the wheel off the ground, spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube make sure that the jack will not damage shaped end of the wheel nuts toward the...
Page 407 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on 8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. the wrench while at the end of the handle for Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a previously described.
Page 408 To Stow The Flat Or Spare 1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is 2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give facing the ground and toward the rear of the clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the NOTE: vehicle for convenience in checking the cable and position it properly across the...
Page 409 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack exten- 4. Rotate the wheel wrench handle clockwise Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500 Series) sion tube with the curved angle facing away until the wheel is drawn into place against from the vehicle.
Page 410 3. Place the jack and tool bracket assembly in For single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the flat blade on the end of the lug wrench to pull the the storage position holding the jack by the hub cap off. Insert the blade end into the pull off jack turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under notch and carefully pull the hub cap off with a the seat so that the bottom slot engages into...
Page 411: Hoisting
HOISTING NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) When using a portable battery booster pack A conventional floor jack may be used at the • The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc- jacking locations. Refer to the graphics that has two pull off notches.
Page 412: Preparations For Jump-Start
Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! (Continued) The battery in your vehicle is located in the front • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, of the engine compartment, behind the left watch bands and bracelets that could headlight assembly. make an inadvertent electrical contact. NOTE: You could be seriously injured.
Page 413: Jump-Starting Procedure
Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! WARNING! 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as Do not connect the jumper cable to the cable to the positive (+) post of the dis- this could establish a ground connection and negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
Page 414: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
6. Once the engine is started, remove the NOTE: CAUTION! jumper cables in the reverse sequence: For trucks equipped with 8-speed automatic Accessories plugged into the vehicle power transmission: Shifts between DRIVE and Disconnecting The Jumper Cables outlets draw power from the vehicle’s bat- REVERSE can only be achieved at wheel tery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular 1.
Page 415: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! Press the ESC Off switch, to place the • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Forces generated by excessive wheel vehicle. Chains may break, causing seri- Partial Off mode, before rocking the ve- speeds may cause damage, or even failure, ous injury or death.
Page 416: Shift Lever Override - 6-Speed Transmission
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION 5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever can- not be moved out of the PARK position, you can access hole, and push and hold the override use one of the following procedures to tempo- release lever down.
Page 417: Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 3. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, push the Manual Park Release lever locking tab 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION (just below the middle of the lever) to the right. WARNING! 4. While holding the locking tab in the disen- Always secure your vehicle by fully applying gaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate the parking brake, before activating the...
Page 418: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
To Reset The Manual Park Release: TOWING A DISABLED NOTE: Vehicles equipped with air suspension must be VEHICLE 1. Push the locking tab to the right, to unlock placed in Transport mode, before tying them the lever. This section describes procedures for towing a down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed disabled vehicle using a commercial towing 2.
Page 419 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to If the transmission is not operable, or the ve- CAUTION! prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow hicle must be towed faster than 30 mph • Do not use sling type equipment when bars and other equipment designed for this (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km) for towing.
Page 420 Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing with all • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods Internal damage to the transmission or are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one transfer case will occur if a front or rear end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a wheel lift is used when towing.
Page 422: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ....421 • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ....422 •...
Page 423 • Adding Washer Fluid ......431 • Exhaust System ......431 •...
Page 424 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 — Battery 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir...
Page 425 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (6-Speed Trans Only) 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (2500/3500 Models Only) 4 —...
Page 426: Engine Compartment — 6.4L
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle 6 — Battery 2 — Transmission Dipstick 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Solvent 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 —...
Page 427: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the CAUTION! SELECT button to turn off the message. If the SYSTEM (OBD II) • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could problem continues, the message will appear the Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- next time the vehicle is started.
Page 428: Dealer Service
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, REPLACEMENT PARTS which you can use prior to going to the test fully illuminated until you turn OFF the igni- Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/ station.
Page 429: Engine Oil
Engine Oil WARNING! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or Checking Oil Level You can be badly injured working on or To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s around a motor vehicle. Only do service work perform repairs and service when neces- engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the for which you have the knowledge and the sary could result in more costly repairs,...
Page 430 Change Engine Oil — All Engines The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom- CAUTION! The oil change indicator system will remind you mended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled For information on engine oil filler cap location, oil as the chemicals can damage your en- maintenance.
Page 431: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
NOTE: Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Engine Air Cleaner Filter Filters Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” • Lubricants which do not have both the Care should be taken in disposing of used for the proper maintenance intervals. engine oil certification mark and the cor- engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle.
Page 432: Maintenance-Free Battery
Tires WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) Checking For Tire Wear • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery Once a month, check the tire inflation pressures Keep flame or sparks away from the bat- is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle and look for unusual wear or damage.
Page 433 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) — If Equipped Use only manufacturer approved A/C sys- or lubricants can cause the system to fail, R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- tem PAG compressor oil and refrigerants. requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Front Driveshaft Lubrication —...
Page 434: Adding Washer Fluid
components to ensure proper function. When NOTE: WARNING! performing other underhood services, the hood Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de- Commercially available windshield washer latch, release mechanism and safety catch pending on geographical area and fre- solvents are flammable. They could ignite should be cleaned and lubricated.
Page 435 If you notice a change in the sound of the WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) exhaust system; or if the exhaust fumes can be • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you • Damage to the catalytic converter can detected inside the vehicle;...
Page 436: Cooling System
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunc- Cooling System Check the engine cooling system hoses for tioning engine operation, a scorching odor may brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness suggest severe and abnormal catalyst over- of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle WARNING! heating.
Page 437 Selection Of Coolant Please review these recommendations for us- CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” ing Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- coolant (antifreeze) that meets the require- engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 438 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility Cooling System Pressure Cap Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant to maintain the proper level of protection The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (an- against freezing according to the temperatures of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure tifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring occurring in the area where the vehicle is oper-...
Page 439 To check the coolant level: When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be 1. Open the coolant reservoir. added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Checking Coolant Level — 6.4L Engine The level of the coolant in the pressurized coolant bottle should be between the “MIN”...
Page 440: Brake System
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concen- Points To Remember WARNING! tration at a minimum of 50% OAT coolant NOTE: Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water When the vehicle is stopped after a few and possibly a collision.
Page 441: Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving WARNING! (Continued) to fall as the brake linings wear. However, an Axle Fluid Level • To avoid contamination from foreign matter unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by For normal service, periodic fluid level checks or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid a leak and a system check should be con-...
Page 442: Transfer Case
Lubricant Selection NOTE: Automatic Transmission Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” When refilling an axle with a Limited Slip Selection Of Lubricant in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- Differential, (which requires a Limited Slip It is important to use the proper transmission tion.
Page 443 Special Additives Fluid Level Check — Eight-Speed Fluid Level Check — Six-Speed The manufacturer strongly recommends against Transmission Transmission using any special additives in the transmission. The fluid level is preset at the factory and does It is best to check the fluid level when the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engi- not require adjustment under normal operating transmission is at normal operating temperature...
Page 444 3. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at fluid through the dipstick tube to bring it to CAUTION! least 60 seconds, and leave the engine the proper level. Do not overfill. Use ONLY If the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) running for the rest of this procedure.
Page 445: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Fluid And Filter Changes — Eight-Speed those that are sprayed on trees and road sur- Washing Transmission faces during other seasons are highly corrosive • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash Under normal operating conditions, the fluid to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR®...
Page 446 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor • Use power washers exceeding materials are well packaged and sealed. or Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage •...
Page 447 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — Interior Care WARNING! If Equipped Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric uphol- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the follow- stery and carpeting. purposes. Many are potentially flammable, ing manner: Use MOPAR®...
Page 448 To minimize the possibility of scratching the Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses WARNING! lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping The lenses in front of the instruments in this A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with vehicle are molded in clear plastic.
Page 449: Fuses
To help maintain the appearance of your FUSES WARNING! Spray-On Bedliner, the manufacturer recom- Do not use silicon-based protection products mends you periodically rinse all loose dirt from WARNING! to clean your bedliner. Silicon-based prod- your truck bed and clean your truck at least •...
Page 450: Power Distribution Center
Power Distribution Center WARNING! (Continued) The Power Distribution Center is located in the • If a general protection fuse for safety sys- engine compartment near the battery. This cen- tems (air bag system, braking system), ter contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, power unit systems (engine system, gear- and circuit breakers.
Page 451 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green (Special Services Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped Vehicle & Cummins Diesel) 30 Amp Pink (1500 LD Diesel) 40 Amp Green Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2 50 Amp Red Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2 – If Equipped with Stop/Start 30 Amp Pink Integrated Trailer Brake Module –...
Page 452 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/Stability Control Module/Valves 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights – If Equipped 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Parking Lights – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle 30 Amp Pink (1500 LD Diesel)
Page 453 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel Cluster 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module – If Equipped 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition 5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor 20 Amp Yellow...
Page 454 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 25 Amp Clear Fuel Injectors / Powertrain 10 Amp Red USB interface 10 Amp Red Sunroof / Passenger Window Switches / Rain Sensor 10 Amp Red CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Module – If Equipped 15 Amp Blue Mod SCR 12V (Cummins Diesel) –...
Page 455 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/ Cruise Control 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 10 Amp Red Airbag Module...
Page 456: Vehicle Storage
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F100 10 Amp Red Upfitters – If Equipped F101 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart High Beams – If Equipped F104 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel/Center Console) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS CAUTION! If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge...
Page 457: Bulb Replacement
Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Bulb Number Center High Backup Lamp Mounted Stop Lamp 921K Base Quad Head- Rear License Plate H11LL (CHMSL) lamp – Low Beam Lamp Rear Cargo Lamp Base Quad Head- 9005LL lamp – High Beam BULB REPLACEMENT LED Center High Mounted Stop Lamp...
Page 458 3. Remove the six plastic push-in fasteners 7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of 9. Remove the headlamp assembly. Grasp the that secure the upper radiator seal to the the front wheel, remove the fastener, and lift outboard edge of the lamp and pull it straight grille support and both fender ledges.
Page 459: Fog Lamps - If Equipped
NOTE: Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And There are access covers over both head- Backup Lamps lamp bulb access holes in the quad front 1. Remove the two screws that pass through lamp unit housing (if equipped). These cov- the bed sheetmetal. ers MUST be reinstalled after the bulb has been replaced.
Page 460: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) With Cargo Lamp
6. Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/ lens to the body as shown. CHMSL Connector Location CHMSL Bulb And Socket 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ¼ turn and CAUTION! remove the socket and bulb from housing.
Page 461: Cab Top Clearance Lamps - If Equipped
Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If 2. Rotate the bulb socket ¼ turn and pull it from 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and Equipped the lamp assembly. replace. 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp.
Page 462: Rear Lamp Bar Id Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear 3. Turn the socket ¼ turn counterclockwise and Wheels) — If Equipped Wheels) — If Equipped remove from assembly to access the bulb. 1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to 4.
Page 463: Vehicle Specifications
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 3.6L 5.7L 6.4L Power 216 kW @ 6400 RPM 291 kW @ 5600 RPM 340 kW @ 6000 RPM Torque 352 Nm @ 4175 RPM 552 Nm @ 3950 RPM 650 Nm @ 4300 RPM Maximum Vehicle Speed Consult your Salesperson Consult your Salesperson Consult your Salesperson...
Page 464 U.S. Metric Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engines (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 5W-30, API Certified), for 2500/3500 trucks 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters operating under a gross combined weight rating greater than 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg).
Page 465: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L/5.7L Engines We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, Shell Helix®...
Page 466: Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® brand Engine Oil Filters. Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs. Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs. Spark Plugs –...
Page 467 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85. Rear Axle – 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W- 140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR®...
Page 468: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..... .466...
Page 469: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” for maintenance schedules.
Page 470: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..... .468...
Page 471: If You Need Assistance
• Should this fail to resolve the problem, con- • Selling and servicing authorized dealer. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE tact the manufacturer’s distributor nearest to • Vehicle’s delivery date and current odometer The manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- your location. ested in your satisfaction with their products distance.
Page 474: Index
INDEX...
Page 475 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..434 Air Suspension ....281 Axle Lubrication ....438 Adding Fuel .
Page 476 Capacities, Fluid ....460 Installing Child Restraints Using The Radiator Cap ....435 Caps, Filler Vehicle Seat Belt .
Page 477 Driving Electronically Shifted Transfer Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ..427 Off-Pavement ....291 Case ....270, 274, 277 Enhanced Accident Response Feature .
Page 478 Fluid Level Checks Gasoline, Clean Air....354 Heated Seats ....212 Brake ....437 Gasoline, Reformulated .
Page 479 Interior Lights....95 Life of Tires ....343 High Beam/Low Beam Select .
Page 480 Lubrication, Body ....430 New Vehicle Break-In Period ..62 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..4 Lug Nuts .
Page 481 Programmable Electronic Features . .175, 189 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..16 Pregnant Women ... . .33 Programming Transmitters Programming Additional Key Fobs ..14 Seat Belt Pretensioner .
Page 482 Sentry Key Replacement ...13 Cold Weather ....245 Tire Markings ....329 SENTRY KEY®...
Page 483 Torque Converter Clutch ..261, 267 Shifting ....249 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ..6 Tow Hooks, Emergency .
Page 484 Windshield Defroster ... . .64 Windshield Washers..97, 98, 431 Fluid ....97, 431 Windshield Wiper Blades .
Page 998 R A M T R U C K 1 5 0 0 / 2 5 0 0 / 3 5 0 0 15D241-126-ARA-AA...

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