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1500/2500/3500 Chrysler Group LL C OWN E R’S MAN UAL 2011 2011 RAM TR U C K 11D241-126-AB Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. RAM TRUCK.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 6 䡵 V an Conversions/Campers ................. 6 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it r epr esents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedur es that could r esult in a collision or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could r esult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instr ument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- mobile Information Disclosure Label af fixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
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THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 2 ▫ W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped ......................... 1 2 ▫ K e y F O B ........................... 1 3 ▫ Removing Key FOB From Ignition .
▫ Remote Open W indow Feature — If Equipped ........................... 2 3 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 4 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 4 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Replacement .......... 2 4 ▫ General Information .
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ...... 5 1 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert 威 ) ......................... 5 1 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen .......... 5 3 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 5 3 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags .
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped Y our vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key , which stores in the r ear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.
T o remove the emergency key , slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. NOTE: Y ou can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up.
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Features)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
SENTR Y KEY 姞 The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regar dless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electr onics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are pr ogrammed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
General Information The Sentry Key 威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation.
NOTE: If the V ehicle Security Light stays on continu- ously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . T o Disarm the System Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door .
NOTE: • The front courtesy over head console and door cour - tesy lights do not turn off if the dimmer contr ol is in the interior lights ON position (extreme right posi- tion). • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the extr eme left position.
within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
Flash Lamps with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter .
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter . This feature can be turned on or turned off.
Using the Panic Alarm T o turn the Panic Alarm featur e ON or OFF , press and hold the P ANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
1. W ith the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. 2. Remove and replace the battery . A void touching the new battery with your fingers.
maintaining security . The system has a range of approxi- mately 300 ft (91 m). NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Remote Start Abort Message on Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits r emote start .
NOTE: T o avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE ST ART button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Front and r ear doors may be locked by moving the lock knob down or unlocked by moving the lock knob up. Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle without lifting the lock knob. Doors locked before closing will r emain locked when closed.
Power Door Locks — If Equipped A power door LOCK switch is on each fr ont door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If you press the power door LOCK switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate.
Auto Lock Doors Programming The Auto Lock Doors feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- tronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (System Setup)” in “Understanding Y our In- strument Panel” for further information.
vehicle has been shifted into the P ARK position after the vehicle has been driven (shifted out of P ARK and all doors closed). Auto Unlock Doors Programming — If Equipped The Auto Unlock Doors feat.
Child-Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer environment for childr en riding in the rear seat, the r ear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have the Child-Protection Door Lock system.
W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged. NOTE: • After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
The control on the left fr ont door panel has UP-DOWN switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window contr ol and on the rear doors of Quad Cab 威 , Mega Cab 威 and Crew Cab models.
T o stop the window from going all the way down during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly . T o open the window part way , press to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop.
Auto-Up Reset It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the Auto-up/Auto-down feature. T o do so, perform the following steps: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter -type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or in partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized.
infant and child restraint systems. For mor e information on LA TCH, see Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren (LA TCH). NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions except the Quad Cab 威 , Mega Cab 威 and Crew Cab fr ont center seating position have combi- nation lap/shoulder belts.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly . • W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in an accident much worse. Y ou might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt.
3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries.
W ARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Y our body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in an accident, increasing head and neck injury . A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in an accident. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job properly .
Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat.
W ARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop- erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in an accident. • When reattaching the black latch and black buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedur e to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to cr eate a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front r ow outboar d seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downwar d to help position the belt away from your neck. Squeeze the anchorage button located on the upper belt guide to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best.
W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. • A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision. • A belt that is too loose or too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen, not to the stronger hip bones.
this feature. Childr en 12 years old and under should always be properly r estrained in the r ear seat. How T o Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted.
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupants mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts.
BeltAlert 威 will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women W e recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pr egnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug acr oss the hips as possible.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags This vehicle has Advanced Fr ont Airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air- bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon seat position.
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt Pr etensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, and Seat T rack Position Sensors Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver and front passenger airbags.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC airbags may offer side-impact pr otection to fr ont and rear seat outboar d occupants in addition to that provided by the body str ucture.
The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both front and r ear seat occupants that ar e calibrated to deploy the SABIC airbags during impacts that requir e airbag occupant protection.
Here ar e some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag: Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. W ARNING! Infants in rear-facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Airbag.
Do not lean against the door or window . If your vehicle has side airbags, and deployment occurs, the side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door . If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center .
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system requir ed for this vehicle. The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or side airbags in a frontal or side collision is r equir ed.
Seat belts are necessary for your pr otection in all acci- dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating airbag. The ORC monitors the readiness of the electr onic parts of the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or ON/RUN position.
Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag Infla- tor Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Airbags, it signals the inflator units.
inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain airbag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have deployed.
If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and fr ont passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold.
Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you.
Airbag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Airbag W arning Light monitors the internal circuits and inter connecting wiring associated with airbag system electrical components.
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to recor d such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were .
Children 12 years and under should ride pr operly buck- led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children ar e safer when pr operly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the fr ont. W ARNING! In an collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby , can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
by children who weigh mor e than 20 lbs (9 kg) but ar e less than one year old. Both types of child restraints ar e held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LA TCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to the “LA TCH – Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower An- chors and T ether for Children)”.
NOTE: For additional information, refer to www .seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEA TCHECK. Cana- dian residents, should refer to T ransport Canada’ s web- site for additional information. http://www .tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.
Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any r estraint system, make sur e that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards.
W ARNING! Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seat back tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufactur ers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products.
Installing the Child Restraint System W ARNING! Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LA TCH mechanisms in the center position of a Quad Cab 威 rear seat, or Crew Cab model with a bench rear seat.
W ARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
each behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab 威 , Mega Cab 威 and Crew Cab models have thr ee anchor - ages, one behind each of the rear seats. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child.
3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufactur er’s instructions. Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence (Quad Cab 威 /Crew Cab/Mega Cab 威 - Rear Seats) Quad Cab 威 /Mega Cab 威 1.
2. Place a child restraint on each outboard r ear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor dir ectly behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center r ear seat. 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat.
6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the child r estraint manufactur - er’s instructions. Crew Cab 1. The tether straps loops are located between the r ear glass and the rear seat. Ther e is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position.
2. Place a child restraint on each outboard r ear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint, thr ough the outboar d tether strap loop, then route it to the tether strap loop located dir ectly behind the center rear seat.
While cruising, brief full-thr ottle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good br eak-in. W ide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- mental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant.
Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.
Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside the V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be r eplaced after a collision.
W ARNING! Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury . • Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners.
Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside the V ehicle T ires Examine tires for excessive tr ead wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tr ead and sidewall for cuts and cracks.
UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 9 3 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 9 3 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 94 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 9 4 ▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Featur e .
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 1 0 3 ▫ V entilated Seats — If Equipped .......... 1 0 6 ▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ...... 1 0 7 ▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..... 1 0 8 ▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped .
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada Only And Fleet V ehicles) ............... 1 2 7 ▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 1 2 7 䡵 W indshield W ipers And W ashers .......... 1 2 9 ▫ W indshield W ipers ................... 1 2 9 ▫ W indshield W ashers .
▫ Parksense 威 System Usage Precautions ...... 1 4 4 䡵 Parkview 威 Rear Back Up Camera — If Equipped ........................ 1 4 7 ▫ T urning Parkview 威 On Or Off — W ith Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 1 4 8 ▫ T urning Parkview 威 On Or Off — W ithout Navigation/Multimedia Radio .
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 1 6 0 ▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 1 6 0 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 1 6 0 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver — If Equipped .......................... 1 6 3 䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped .
䡵 Rear W indow Features .................. 1 7 6 ▫ Rear W indow Defroster ................ 1 7 6 ▫ Power Sliding Rear W indow — If Equipped ........................ 1 7 7 ▫ Manual Sliding Rear W indow — If Equipped ........................
MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control lever under the mirr or to the night position (lever flipped toward the r ear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in the day position (lever flipped toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glar e from vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or off by pr essing the button at the base of the mirr or . A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in a passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Power Mirrors — If Equipped The controls for the power mirr ors ar e located on the driver’s door trim panel. The power mirror contr ols consist of mirr or select but- tons and a four-way mirr or contr ol switch.
T o adjust a mirror , press the mirr or select button for the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirr or contr ol switch, press on any of the four arr ows for the dir ection that you want the mirror to move. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors ar e heated to melt fr ost or ice.
Illuminated V anity Mirror — If Equipped Illuminated vanity mirrors ar e located on each sun visor . T o use the mirror , rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upwar d. The lights will turn on auto- matically . Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
T railer T owing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors ar e designed with an adjustable mirr or head to provide a gr eater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. T o change position inboard or out- board, the mirr or head should be r otated (flipped in or out).
A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirr or and can be adjusted separately . Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a hands-free system that allows you to use voice commands to dial a phone number stored in your mobile phone.
W ARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desir ed position. Adjusting the seat up or down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downwar d on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’ s path.
W ARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater . It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
Press the switch once to select HIGH- level heating. Press the switch a sec- ond time to select LOW -level heating. Press the switch a thir d time to shut the heating elements OFF . NOTE: • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. T wo indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF . Press the switch once to select HIGH- level heating. Press the switch a sec- ond time to select LOW -level heating.
Press the switch once to choose HIGH, press it a second time to choose LOW . Pressing the switch a thir d time will turn the ventilated seat OFF . When HIGH speed is selected both lights on the switch will be illuminated. When LOW speed is selected one light will be illuminated.
While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or backwar d. Release the bar once you have reached the desir ed position. Then, using body pressur e, move forwar d and rearwar d on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
position, release the handle. T o return the seatback, lift upward on the handle, lean forwar d and r elease the handle at the desired position. W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Mega Cab 姞 Rear Seat Features Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat cushion. T o adjust the seatback, lift upward on the handle, lean back on the seatback and when you reach the desired position, r elease the handle.
2. Fold the seatback forwar d. 3. Lift the seatback, to r eturn the seat to the upright position. Be sure the seatback is locked in place. Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped Both the outboard r ear seats will dr op and move forward when the seatback is folded flat.
W ARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
2. Fold the seatback down and push the seat forward. 3. Lift the seatback, to r eturn the seat to the upright position. Be sure the seat is locked in place. W ARNING! An improperly latched seat could cause serious in- jury or death. Make sure that the seatback is securely locked into position.
W ARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Rear Head Restraints The two outboard seat ar e equipped with adjustable head restraints. T o raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. T o lower the head restraint, press the adjustment button, located on the base of the head restraint, and push downwar d on the head r estraint.
DRIVER MEMOR Y SEA T — IF EQUIPPED Driver memory seats allow the driver to recall settings for the adjustable pedals, mirrors, seats and the radio presets using the key fob. The memory seat buttons are located on the outboar d side of the drivers seat cushion.
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE T ransmitter to Memory NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered button (1 or 2) are pr essed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store new settings. 1. T urn the vehicle key to the ON/RUN position.
Memory Position Recall NOTE: • The vehicle must be in P ARK to recall the memory positions. • Not all motors may be moved at one time. Refer to the “Seats/Eight-W ay Power Seat” in this section for fur- ther information.
T o disable another RKE transmitter linked to either memory position, repeat Steps 1-3 for each RKE trans- mitter . NOTE: The capability to link RKE transmitters to memory is enabled when delivered fr om the factory . The capability to link RKE transmitters to memory can be disabled (or later re-enabled) by an authorized dealer .
feature may be automatically disabled if the seat is positioned rearwar d enough and ther e is no benefit in moving the seat any farther rearwar d. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- abled or disabled through the pr ogrammable featur es in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC).
2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch lever from right to left to r elease it, before raising the hood. CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
LIGHTS The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, car go lights and fog lights (if equipped).
Headlights T o turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights ar e also turned on. T o turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position.
NOTE: The engine must be running befor e the head- lights will turn on in the Automatic Mode. Headlight Delay T o aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for approximately 90 seconds.
The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights ar e on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by r otating the dimmer contr ol right (brighter) or left (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer , trip odom- eter , radio and overhead console by r otating the contr ol to the right until you hear a click.
Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights ar e left on after the ignition is turned OFF , a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Battery Saver T o protect the life of your vehicle’s battery , load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
T urn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the fr ont and r ear turn signal lights. NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instr ument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
Intermittent W iper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum delay between cycles, rotate the contr ol knob into the upper end of the delay range.
W ARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. Y ou might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. T o avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather , warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
W ARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.
W ARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer- cise care when using the steering wheel heater .
Adjustment 1. Position the driver’s seat so that you are at least 10 in (25.4 cm) away from the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel. 2. Fasten and adjust the seatbelts. 3. Move the adjustable pedal switch in the direction you desire the pedals to move.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Contr ol takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
W ARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidently set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
T o decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Contr ol is set, push down and hold the SET DECEL lever . If the lever is continually held in the SET DECEL position, the set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is released. Release the lever when the desir ed speed is reached, and the new set speed will be established.
P ARKSENSE 姞 REAR P ARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED The ParkSense 威 Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g. during a parking maneuver . Refer to ParkSense 威 System Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations.
The ParkSense 威 W arning Display is located in the Instru- ment cluster ’s EVIC display . It provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. ParkSense 姞 Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status.
The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid ar cs and will pr oduce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow , to fast, to continuous.
Fast T one Continuous T one 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141.
The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an ob.
Enabling and Disabling Park Sense 姞 ParkSense 威 can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or through the Customer -Pr ogrammable Features section of the EVIC. The available choices are: OFF , Sound Only , or Sound and Display .
detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the “CLEAN P ARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SER VICE P ARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
• Clean the ParkSense 威 sensors regularly , taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow , slush, mud, dirt or debris.
W ARNING! • Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkSense 威 Rear Park Assist Sys- tem. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedes- trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
P ARKVIEW 姞 REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with the ParkV iew 威 Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the rear surr oundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE.
CAUTION! • T o avoid vehicle damage, ParkV iew 威 should only be used as a parking aid. The ParkV iew 威 camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path. • T o avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkV iew 威 to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console is located on the headliner above the review mirr or . The overhead console contains the following features: • Courtesy/Reading Lights • Power.
courtesy light position (full right position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , if equipped. These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pr essing on the corresponding lens.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to thr ee r emote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink 威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery .
W ARNING! • Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety standards.
• Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink 威 buttons while keeping the EVIC display in view . For optimal training, point the battery end of the handheld transmitter .
This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door). 1. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer .
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws r equir e transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink 威 to pick up the signal during programming.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink 姞 Button T o reprogram a channel that has been pr eviously trained, follow these steps: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink 威 button for 20 seconds until the EVIC display states “CHANNEL # TRAINING.
General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesir ed operation.
NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow the power sunroof to operate for appr oximately ten minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or until a front door is opened. W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
“Express Close”. During Expr ess Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstr uction in the opening of the sunroof during Expr ess Close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunr oof is detected, the sunroof will automatically r etract.
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buf feting occurs with the rear windows open, open the fr ont and r ear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buf feting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunr oof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window .
• Inside the top storage tray — with floor mounted shifter . • Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment — if equipped. Power Outlet — Floor Shifter Power Outlet — Upper Lid 3.
• Rear of the center console storage compartment — Quad Cab 威 or Crew Cab. The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply power when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tions. All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be removed or turned of f when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against dischar ge.
CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter . POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 1 15 V olt (150 W atts Maximum) outlet is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 W atts.
The power inverter switch is located on the switch bank below the Climate Controls. T o turn on the power outlet, press the switch once. Pr ess the switch a second time to turn the power outlet off.
CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats) The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray at the bottom of the center stack. The pull-out tray must be secured when opened. T o secure the tray push down until it “clicks”.
Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab 姞 Quad Cab 威 vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience. Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab Crew Cab vehicles ar e equipped with r ear cupholders located in the center armrest.
STORAGE Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and featur es both an upper and lower storage area. Glove Box 1 — Upper Glove Box 2 — Lower Glove B.
T o open the upper glove box push upward on the handle release. The glove box door will automatically open. T o open the lower glove box, pull on the handle to release the latch and lower the door .
Door Storage Front Door Storage — If Equipped Storage areas and bottle holders (drivers side only) ar e located in the door trim panels. Rear Door Storage — Crew Cab Storage compartments are located in both the driver and passenger door trim panels.
Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped The center storage compartment is located between the driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment provides an armr est and contains both and upper and lower storage area. W ARNING! • This armrest is not a seat.
Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armr est to raise the cover . The upper storage area contains a 12 V olt power outlet that can be used to power small electrical devices, refer to “Electrical Power Outlets” for further information. W ith the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin.
Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped In-floor storage bins are located in fr ont of the second row seats and can be used for extra storage. The storage bins have removable liners that can be easily r emoved for cleaning. T o open in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid.
Seatback Storage Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats ar e pockets that can be used for storage. Storage (Regular Cab) The storage bin is located behind the front seats and r uns the length of the cab. Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) The Crew Cab models pr ovide additional storage under the rear seats.
CAUTION! Always lift the storage compartment lids by using the handle. Failure to lift the lids by using the handle can result in damage to the lids. Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models) Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat.
REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defr oster button is located on the climate control panel. Pr ess this button to turn on the rear window defr oster and the heated outside mirr ors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defr oster is on.
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console. Pr ess the left side of the switch to open the glass and the right side of the switch to close the glass.
Unfolding the Load Floor 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position.
Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor . 3. Lift the load floor up to access storage under the load floor .
RAMBOX 姞 — IF EQUIPPED The RamBox 威 system is an integrated pickup box storage and cargo management system consisting of thr ee fea- tures: • Integrated box side storage bins • Cargo extender/divider • Bed rail tie-down system RamBox 姞 Integrated Box Side Storage Bins Cargo storage bins ar e located on both sides of the pickup box.
CAUTION! Failure to follow the following items could cause damage to the vehicle: • Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is properly secured. • Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin. T o open a storage bin, press and release the button located on the lid.
The interior of the RamBox 威 will automatically illumi- nate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic illumination switch, there is a manual on/of f switch located at the rear of each storage bin. Pushing the switch once will turn off the bin lights, pushing the switch again will turn the lights back on.
CAUTION! (Continued) • Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should be minimized to prevent damage to the lid and latching/hinging mechanisms. • Damage to the RamBox 威 bin may occur due to heavy/sharp objects placed in bin that shift due to vehicle motion.
RamBox 威 Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever — If Equipped As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emer gency Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha- nism.
T o install the bed extender into the storage position, perform the following: 1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates. 2. W ith the side gates open, position the extender fully forward in the bed against the fr ont panel.
3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboar d ends to be positioned in front of the car go tie down loops. 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place and assist against theft.
Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo fr om moving ar ound the bed. There ar e 1 1 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for various positions to assist in managing your cargo.
2. W ith the side gates open, position the extender so the outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed. 3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends are secur ed into the intended slots of the bed. 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position.
Extender Position The extender position allows you to load the bed of the truck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add an additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck when additional cargo r oom is needed. The extender position utilizes a locating pin and rotating handle located on both sides of the truck bed near the tailgate.
3. Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin and handle. 4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure into place. Extender Installation Locking T ab 190 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES.
W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of potential injury or property damage: • Cargo must be secured. • Do not exceed cargo load rating of your vehicle. • Secure all loads to truck utilizing cargo tie downs. • Extender should not be used as cargo tie down.
There ar e two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo. Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents, along either rail, in order to keep car go properly secur e. T o move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut counterclockwise, appr oximately thr ee turns.
T o remove the cleats from the utility rail, r emove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of the rail. SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models ar e not recommended for slide-in campers.
Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped 1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector bracket located on the rear sill. 2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by press- ing inward in the locking tab. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill.
5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals do not corrode. 6. T ape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will pr event damaging the connector and bracket when storing or reinstalling the tailgate.
6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box. W ARNING! T o avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly , the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Featur es ............... 2 0 1 䡵 Switch Bank Button Description ........... 2 0 2 ▫ Upper Switch Bank ................... 2 0 2 ▫ Lower Switch Bank ................... 2 0 3 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Base .
▫ Customer-Pr ogrammable Featur es (System Setup) ...................... 2 3 8 䡵 Media Center 730N/430/430N (RER/RBZ/ RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NA V — If Equipped . . . 244 ▫ Operating Instructions (V oice Command System) — If Equipped ...............
䡵 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 — If Equipped .......................... 2 7 0 ▫ Connecting The iPod 威 ................. 2 7 1 ▫ Using This Feature ................... 2 7 2 ▫ Controlling The iPod 威 Using Radio Buttons .........
䡵 Climate Controls ...................... 2 8 5 ▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System ............................ 2 8 6 ▫ Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) — If Equipped ...................... 2 9 0 ▫ Summer Operation ...........
INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 1 15v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — T ransfer Case Position Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch 3 — Radi.
SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION Upper Switch Bank The upper switch bank is located on the center of the instrument panel. 1. TOW/HAUL Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information. 2. ESC OFF Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information.
Lower Switch Bank The lower switch bank is located on the center of the instrument panel. 1. HEA TED SEA TS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle” for more information. 2. VENTILA TED SEA TS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle” for more information.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE 204 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 205.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. T achometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). CAUTION! Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer at high RPM for extended periods.
CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range.
rotate at the same speed. Low range pr ovides a gr eater gear reduction ratio to pr ovide incr eased torque at the wheels. For further information on four-wheel drive operation and proper use, r efer to “Four -Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating”.
9. 4WD Auto Indicator The 4WD auto indicator will be illuminated whenever the four-wheel drive mode is auto- matically engaged. 10. SER V (Service) 4WD The SER V 4WD light monitors the electric shift four-wheel drive system.
NOTE: • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off pr eviously .
16. Odometer Display / Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Area — If Equipped Odometer Display The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations r equir e that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the corr ect mileage that the vehicle has been driven.
NOTE: There is also an engine hour function. This indicates the total number of hours the engine has been running. T o display the engine hours on the base cluster , perform the following: Place the ignition in the ON/ RUN, but do not start the engine.
Lo tirE When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer display will toggle between Lo and tirE for three cycles. noFUSE If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is impr operly installed, or damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom- eter display area.
17. Engine T emperature W arning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set thr eshold.
For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information. 20. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that headlights are on high beam.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir , it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Pr ogram (ESP) sys- tem.
Operation of the Brake W arning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- proximately two seconds. The light should then turn of f unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected.
vehicle placard or tir e inflation pr essure label, you should determine the proper tir e inflation pr essure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pr essur e telltale when one or more of your tir es is significantly under -inflated.
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensur e that the replacement or alternate tir es and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly . CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and drivability .
28. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 29. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light This light monitors the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
W ARNING! Continued operation with the T ransmission T em- perature W arning Light illuminated could cause the fluid to boil over , come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components causing a fire that may result in personal injury .
For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information.
This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status displ.
Steering wheel EVIC control button, as it appears on the right side of the steering wheel. Press and r elease the SELECT button for access to main menus, sub menus or to select a personal setting in the system setup menu. Press the BACK button to scr oll back to a previous menu or sub menu.
• Lights On • Keyfob Battery Low • ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in motion) • W rong Key • Damaged Key • Key not programme.
• Remote start aborted — Fuel low • Remote start disabled — System fault • Remote start disabled — T urn key • Remote start active — Key to Run • Remote Start Disabled — Start V eh.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. • Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system.
If the light remains lit with the engine r unning your vehicle, will usually be drivable, however , see an autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
• T ransmission T emperature Light This light indicates that there is excessive trans- mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.
Oil Change Due Y our vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The Oil Change Due message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval.
Fuel Saver Mode The FUEL SA VER MODE message will display above the average fuel economy in the EVIC display . This message will appear whenever MDS (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner .
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the ⬙ LOW FUEL ⬙ text and a new DTE value will display . T rip Functions Press and r elease the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER button until one of t.
V ehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and r elease the UP or DOWN button until “V ehicle Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll thr ough the available information displays, then press SELECT to display anyone of the following choices.
NOTE: • T ires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat will cause the tire pr essur e to increase fr om 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions. Refer to “T ires-General Information/T ire Inflation Pres- sures” in “Starting And Operating” for additional information.
Compass / T emperature Display The compass readings indicate the dir ection the vehicle is facing. The EVIC will display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperatur e.
NOTE: A good calibration requir es a level surface and an environment fr ee fr om large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, undergr ound cables, railr oad tracks, etc.
1. T urn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the System Setup (Customer-Pr ogrammable Featur es) menu is reached, then press the SELECT button. 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass V ariance” message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button.
Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the following choices. Select Language When in this display you may select one of five lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the UP or DOWN button while in this display and scr oll through the language choices.
(24 km/h). T o make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated, or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. Remote Start Comfort Sys. When this feature is selected and the r emote start is activated, the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather .
T o make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated.
and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- pears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Contr ol System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function and operating informa- tion.
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection, without stopping.
R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arr ows. This featur e operates in either AM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control T urn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decr ease the frequency .
SET/RND Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and r elease that button.
discs (CD-R W), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display .
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not r emoved, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however , acceptable MP3 file recor ding media and formats ar e limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3 file recor ding media supported by the radio ar e CDDA, CD-R, CD-R W , MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Discs created with an option such as ⬙ keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times. Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.
Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files.
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SA TELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position to operate the radio.
SEEK Buttons Press and r elease the SEEK buttons to sear ch for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection.
Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink.
Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL contr ol knob a second time and MID will display .
T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls R.
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music T ype name.
Y ou may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above pr ocedur e with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory .
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number , and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
the current selection. Pr essing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling thr ough the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display fr om a lar ge CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display .
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs r ecor ded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally .
Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file.
Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than CD-R media • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer to lo.
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play thr ough the vehicle speakers.
information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www .sirius.com, or at www- .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when calling: 1.
Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interr upted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an undergr ound parking structur e or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interr upt reception in the form of short audio mutes.
additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song T itle all of the time (press and hold again to return to normal display). R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arr ows.
SET Button – T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and r elease that button.
This feature allows an iPod 威 to be plugged into the vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector , using the provided interface cable. UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod 威 and iPhone 威 devices. Some iPod 威 software versions may not fully support the UCI features.
Using This Feature By using the provided connection cable to connect an iPod 威 to the vehicle’s UCI 16–pin connector port: • The iPod 威 audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.
• Jump backward in the curr ent track by pr essing and holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track. • Jump forward in the curr ent track by pr essing and holding the FF >> button.
• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): Pressing this button toggles between Shuf fle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod 威 .I ft h e RND icon is showing on the radio display , then the shuffle mode is ON. List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described below , will bring up List mode.
• Pressing a PRESET button will display the curr ent list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • T o Exit List mode without selecting a track, press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode . • LIST button: The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod 威 .
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERF ACE (UCI) 1.0 — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™. For sales code RER, REN, RBZ, REP , REW , RB2 or REZ touch-screen radio UCI feature, r efer to the separate RER, REN, RBZ, RB2 or REZ User’s Manual.
Using This Feature By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to USB port: • The device audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.
• Jump backward in the curr ent track by pr essing and holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track. • Jump forward in the curr ent track by pr essing and holding the FF >> button.
device, or press VR button and say ⬙ Shuf fle ON ⬙ or ⬙ Shuffle Of f ⬙ .I ft h e RND icon is showing on the radio display , then the shuffle mode is ON. List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described below , will bring up List mode.
• Preset 6 – Podcasts • Pressing a PRESET button will display the curr ent list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • T o Exit List mode without selecting a track, press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode .
W ARNING! Do not plug in or remove the iPod 威 or external USB device while driving. Failure to follow this warning could result in an accident. Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) Music can be streamed fr om your cellular phone to the Uconnect™ phone system.
Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the current song that is playing will display info. VIDEO ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED The optional V ideo Entertainment Syste.
NOTE: Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols ar e located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center . Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume, and pr essing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio, CD or other valid audio source.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE T o keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc.
throughout the vehicle. The contr ols ar e located on the instrument panel below the radio. NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with outside temperature display , the display may show higher temperatures than the outside ambient tempera- ture.
Front Blower Control There ar e four blower speeds. Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forced thr ough the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the contr ol clockwise from the OFF position.
Panel Mode Air is directed thr ough the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow . Bi-Level Mode Air is directed thr ough the panel and floor outlets. NOTE: There is a dif fer ence in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort.
Recirculation Control Press this button to choose between outside air intake or recir culation of the air inside the vehicle. A LED will illuminate when you are in Recir cula- tion mode.
Economy Mode If ECONOMY mode is desir ed, pr ess the A/C button to turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compr essor . Rotate the temperature contr ol knob to the desir ed temperature. Air Conditioning Operation Push this button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C).
• SYNC feature links the temperatur e contr ols, the pas- senger side temperature becomes the same as the temperature selected by the driver . The A TC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passengers.
Automatic Operation 1. Position the MODE control knob to the Auto position on the Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) Panel. 2. Position the BLOWER control knob in the Auto posi- tion on the A TC Panel. 3. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and front passenger temperature buttons.
blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is selected, or by adjusting the blower control knob and setting the fan to any fixed speed. Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently from each other .
NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed thr ough the defr ost and side window demister outlets.
Recirculation Control When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity , or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recir culate interior air by pressing the RECIRCULA TION control button. Recirculation mode should only be used temporarily .
V acation/Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, r un the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting in high.
Operating Tips 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 297.
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ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 3 0 5 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 3 0 5 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 3 0 5 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................ 3 0 6 ▫ After Starting .
▫ T ransfer Case Position Indicator Light ...... 3 2 7 ▫ Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case (Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped ....... 3 2 7 ▫ Shifting Procedur e ................... 3 3 1 ▫ Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case (Five-Position Switch) – If Equipped .
▫ Shallow Standing W ater ............... 3 6 3 䡵 Off-Road Driving T ips .................. 3 6 4 ▫ After Driving Off-Road ................ 3 6 4 䡵 W inch Usage (Power W agon Only) — If Equipped ........................ 3 6 6 ▫ Things T o Know Before Using Y our W inch .
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC Off Indicator Light ............ 3 9 9 ▫ T railer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped . . . 400 䡵 T ire Safety Information ................. 4 0 1 ▫ T ire Markings ....................... 4 0 1 ▫ T ire Identification Number (TIN) .
▫ Base System ........................ 4 2 6 ▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 4 2 8 ▫ T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) T ire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) – If Equipped ............ 4 3 1 ▫ General Information .
䡵 Adding Fuel ......................... 4 4 4 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 4 4 6 䡵 V ehicle Loading ...................... 4 4 6 ▫ Certification Label ................... 4 4 6 䡵 T railer T owing ........................ 4 4 8 ▫ Common T owing Definitions .
ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. The starter should not be operated for more than 15- second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter fr om over heating.
If Engine Fails T o Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” procedur e, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor . Release the accelerator pedal and the key fob once the engine is running smoothly . If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15- second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor , the “Normal Starting” procedur e should be repeated.
W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-1 15 V olt electrical cord could cause electrocution. AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- lock which requir es the shift lever to be placed in P ARK prior to turning the key fob to the LOCK position. The key fob can only be removed fr om the ignition switch when the ignition is in the LOCK position and once removed the shift lever is locked in P ARK.
5. Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port (ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering column. 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
4. Using the screwdriver , press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console. 5. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
P ARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P ARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift lever in the P ARK position.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always shift the transmission into P ARK, remove the key fob from the ignition, and apply the parking brake.
Overdrive Operation The Overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically contr olled fourth gear (OVERDRIVE). The transmission will automatically shift from thir d gear to OVERDRIVE if th.
performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission will shift to third gear and fourth gear will be enabled under steady cruise conditions.
3. T urn OFF the engine and be sure to turn the key fob to the LOCK position. 4. W ait approximately 10 seconds, then r estart the en- gine. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation.
lever left (-) or right (+), or toggle the switch on the column shift lever down (-) or up (+) to select the desired top gear . For example, if the driver shifts the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third gear , but can shift down to 2 (second gear) or 1 (first gear), when needed.
through thir d gear ar e underdrive gears, and fourth gear is direct drive. ERS fifth gear (Over drive) is the same as the normal fourth gear . When in the DRIVE position in first through fourth gear , the first tap down (-), will display the ERS designation for the current gear (the transmission will not downshift).
Gear Ranges Do not race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL position into another gear range. P ARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P ARK while the vehicle is in motion.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always shift the transmission into P ARK, remove the key fob from the ignition, and apply the parking brake.
Overdrive Operation The Overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically contr olled fourth and fifth gear (Over drive). The transmission will automatically shift from DRIVE to Overdrive .
performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failur e due to excessive shifting. When operating in the TOW/HAUL mode, fifth gear is dis- abled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified.
NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant (antifreeze) ar e warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of driving]. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold.
When additional traction is requir ed, the 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and r ear drive- shafts together and force the fr ont and r ear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to the desired positions.
NOTE: Delayed shifts out of four-wheel drive may be experienced due to uneven tire wear , low or uneven tire pressur es, excessive vehicle loading, or cold tempera- tures. W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted T ransfer Case 2H ⇔ 4H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion, shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h).
T ransfer Case Position Indicator Light The “T ransfer Case Position Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster is used to alert the driver that the fr ont axle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving.
• Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions on dry , hard surfaced roads.
3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain ON. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- tinue to flash.
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW , the engine speed is approximately thr ee times that of the 2WD or 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. T ake care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of four -wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and cir cumfer ence on each wheel.
4WD LOCK Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range locks the fr ont and rear driveshafts together for cing the fr ont and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range pr ovides additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only . 4WD LOW Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range pr ovides low speed four-wheel drive.
When the shift is complete, the position indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. 2WD ⇔ 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desir ed position. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion.
3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case contr ol switch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift the transmission back into gear . Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case (Five-Position Switch) – If Equipped This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch (T ransfer Case Switch), which is located on the instrument panel.
drive will be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of traction. Because the front axle is en- gaged, this mode will result in lower fuel economy than the 2WD mode.
If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain ON. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- tinue to flash.
AUTO or 4WD LOCK positions at a given r oad speed. T ake care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of four -wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and cir cumfer ence on each wheel. Any difference in tir e size can cause damage to the transfer case.
4WD AUTO Four-Wheel Drive Auto Range - This range sends power to the rear wheels. The four–wheel drive system will be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of traction.
• If all the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have been met, the current position indicator light will turn OFF , the selected position indicator light will flash until the transfer case completes the shift. When the shift is complete, the position indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON.
Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. W ith the ignition switch in the ON position and the engine either OFF or running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired position. 4.
CAUTION! • Do not lock the front or rear axle on hard surfaced roads. The ability to steer the vehicle is reduced and damage to the drivetrain may occur when the axles are locked on hard surfaced roads. • Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning.
NOTE: Left to right wheel speed differ ence may be necessary to allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator light is flashing after placing the switch in the REAR LOCK or FRONT/REAR LOCK position, drive the ve- hicle in a turn or on loose gravel to expedite the locking action.
SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER W AGON ONL Y Off-Road Driving Tips and V ehicle Characteristics Y our vehicle has excellent on and off-road capabilities. These off-r oad capabilities will allow you to explor e those wilderness trails where few travel, pr oviding a source of exciting and satisfying r ecr eation.
high water fording characteristics with the ability to cr oss a pool of water , without stopping, 24 inches deep at a maximum speed of 10 mph (16 km/h) and a pool of water 30 inches deep at a maximum speed of 5 mph (8 km/h), both with an entrance ramp angle of 1.
CAUTION! Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire. W ARNING! Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an off-road situation.
no more than a 1 ⁄ 4 turn quickly back and forth, while still applying throttle. This will allow the tir es to get a fresh ⬙ bite ⬙ and help maintain your momentum. CAUTION! On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high engine RPMs or vehicle speeds because engine brak- ing may cause skidding and loss of control.
CAUTION! Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure. T o reduce the risk of tire unseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, reduce your speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu- vers. Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points) While driving off r oad, you will encounter many types of terrain.
Crossing Large Rocks When approaching lar ge r ocks, choose a path which ensures you drive over the lar gest with your tir es. This will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle. The tr ead of the tire is tougher and thicker than the side wall and is designed to take the abuse.
accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under your tires. Then ease the vehicle of f the log using your brakes. CAUTION! Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will become high centered.
the vehicle if something goes wrong? If everything looks good and you feel confident, then change trans- mission into a lower gear , shift the transfer case into 4L (Low) and proceed with caution. Y ou should use first gear and 4L (Low Range) for very steep hills.
ability to proceed then make sur e you ar e in 4L (Low Range) with the transmission in first gear (manually select first gear on automatic transmissions) and pro- ceed with caution. Allow engine braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if necessary , but do not allow the tires to lock.
W ARNING! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. T o do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result in severe injury . Always back carefully straight down a hill in REVERSE.
CAUTION! W ater ingestion into the axles, transmission, transfer case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too fast or through too deep of water .
CAUTION! Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator . • Crossing Ditches, Streams, Shallow Rivers Or Other Flowing W ater – Flowing water can be extremely dangerous. Never attempt to cr oss a fast running stream or river even in shallow water .
form to the ground contour . Different terrain, tir es, and vehicles requir e dif ferent tir e pr essure. Har d surfaces like rock and heavier vehicles r equir e higher pressur es than softer surfaces such as sand and lighter vehicles. Y ou will need to experiment to determine what is right for your situation.
vehicle impingement on the surroundings, then using a tow strap to the vehicle tow hooks would be fast and easy . If the vehicle is severely hung up or in a situation where gr eat car e needs to be taken during the recovery , then nothing can do the job better than a winch.
CAUTION! Damage can occur when spinning your tires at an excessive high speed. Do not spin your tires faster than an indicated 35 mph (56 km/h). • Using the T ow Hooks With a T ow Strap – T ow straps are a quick and easy way to r ecover your vehicle fr om minor situations if you have a secondary vehicle which is not stuck.
W ARNING! Never use tow straps with end hooks or link two straps with a clevis pin. These heavy metal objects could become projectiles if a strap breaks, which could cause severe injury . Never leave more than two or three feet of slack in the strap. More slack than this greatly increases the risk of injury and vehicle dam- age.
as you power the winch in. Be careful not to allow slack in the cable as you recover the vehicle. Do not try to guide the cable into the drum. If it starts to bunch up on one end, let it. Y ou can re-spool the cable afterwards. Never use a winch cable as a tow strap and always stand back while winching.
• After extended operation in mud, sand, water , or similar dirty conditions, have the radiator , fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. W ARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking.
W ARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground since the vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels ar e on a slippery surface.
T raction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and r oad surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability . T o reduce this possibility , the following precau- tions should be observed: 1.
Shallow Standing W ater Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water , consider the following Caution and W arning before doing so.
W ARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water . • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s braking capabilities, which increases stop- ping distances.
always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken car e of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, body str ucture, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage.
WINCH USAGE (POWER W AGON ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED Things T o Know Before Using Y our Winch General W inch Information Y our vehicle is equipped with an electric vehicle recovery winch. This winch uses the electrical power from the vehicle charging system to power a motor that winds wire r ope into the winch drum via planetary gear r educ- tion.
Low V oltage Interrupt Y our winch is equipped with a device that will interrupt winch function if the vehicle charging system voltage drops to a low level.
Understanding The Features Of Y our Winch W inch Components 368 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING.
1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle charging system and featur es a thermal pr otection switch that automatically stops motor function in the power-in direction if the motor gets too hot. 2. Remote Socket: The remote socket allows the r emote control to be attached to the contr ol pack to allow the winch to function.
Winch Accessories The following accessories are necessary to attach the winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe winching. Gloves: W ire rope, thr ough use, will develop ⬙ barbs ⬙ which can slice skin. It is ex- tremely important to wear pr o- tective gloves while operating the winch or handling the wire rope.
Clevis/D-Shackles: The D-Shackle is a safe means of connecting the looped ends of cables, straps and snatch blocks. The shackle’s pin is threaded to allow easy r e- moval.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Always stand clear of wire rope and load and keep others away during winching. • Always keep hands and clothing clear of the wire rope, hook and fairlead opening during operation and when spooling. • Never wrap wire rope back onto itself.
General Information Practice using your winch before you get stuck. Some key points to remember when using your winch ar e: 1. Always take your time to assess the situation and plan your pull carefully . 2. Always take your time when using a winch. 3.
CAUTION! (Continued) • Always keep remote control lead clear of the drum, wire rope and rigging. • Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed wires, or loose connections. Replace if damaged. • Be careful not to pull the W inch Cable Collar through the rollers.
3. Disengage the clutch to allow fr ee spooling of the winch drum, r otate the clutch lever on the winch to disengage. Freespooling conserves battery power . 4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook strap. Free the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach the hook strap to the hook (if not attached).
6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have established your anchor point, secure the tr ee-trunk pr otector or choker-chain ar ound the object. CAUTION! Always be certain the anchor you select will with- stand the load.
NOTE: How to choose an anchor point: A secur e anchor is critical to winching operations. An anchor must be strong enough to hold while winching. Natural an- chors include trees, stumps and r ocks. Hook the cable as low as possible. If no natural anchors are available when recovering another vehicle, your vehicle becomes the anchor point.
9. Connect the remote control to the winch contr ol box, located behind the front bumper . Be careful not to let the remote contr ol cor d dangle in front of the winch. If you choose to control the winch fr om inside your vehicle, always pass the remote thr ough a window to avoid pinching the cord in the door .
12. Check wire r ope. The wir e r ope should be neatly wound around the spooling dr um. Improper winding can cause damage to the wire r ope. 13. In certain situations you may decide to throw a heavy blanket or similar object over the wire r ope. A heavy blan- ket can absorb energy should the wire r ope br eak.
the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatch block. Y our situation may have other ⴖ no people ⴖ zones. 15. Begin winching. W ith the winching vehicles engine on and light tension already on the wir e r ope, begin winching slowly and steadily .
NOTE: • A void overheating the winch motor . For extended winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allow the winch motor to cool down. • What to look for under load: The wire r ope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by the drum rotation decal on the winch.
18. Rewind the wire rope. The person handling the wir e rope should walk the r ope in and not let it slide thr ough the hand, control the winch at all times. W ARNING! T o prevent serious injury , NEVER put your fingers inside the hook area as you are powering-in.
wire r ope towar ds the fairlead, carefully spooling in the remaining wir e r ope. By pulsing the remote contr ol switch. 19. Store the hook on the most outboard loop of the tow hook. 20. Disconnect the remote control. Disconnect the r emote control cor d fr om the control box and stor e in a clean and dry place.
How to Change the Pulling Direction All winching operations should have a straight line from the winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes the wire r ope collecting on one side of the drum af fecting pulling efficiency and damaging wir e r ope.
Double Line Because pulling power decreases with the number of layers of wire r ope on the winch drum, you can use a snatch block to double line out more wir e r ope. This decreases the number of layers of wir e r ope on the drum, and increases pulling power .
NOTE: • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are consider ed normal and do not indicate that there is a pr oblem with the power steering system. • Upon initial start-up in cold weather , the power steer- ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time.
CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components. Such damage is not covered by the New V ehicle Limited W arranty .
The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. T o apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully .
make it difficult to move the shift lever out of P ARK. The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. W ARNING! • Never use the P ARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
BRAKE SYSTEM If power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine of f), the brakes will still function. However , you will experience a substantial increase in braking ef fort to stop the vehicle.
NOTE: ABS improves steering contr ol of the vehicle during hard braking maneuvers. W ARNING! • ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The BAS detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressur e to the brakes.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the level of brake pressur e the driver inputs for a short duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake pedal.
The system will only work if the intended direction of the vehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if the intended direction is forwar d up a hill and the vehicle is in DRIVE and the activation criteria are met, HSA will activate. The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears, and will not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL.
W ARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in P ARK or using the parking brake, it will roll down the incline and could cause a collision with an- other vehicle or object.
EVIC Equipped V ehicles HSA is a Customer Programmable Featur e on a EVIC equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA featur e, refer to “Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer Programmable Featur es” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information.
this mode. This mode should be used for almost all driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” or “ESP Off” for specific r easons as noted below . ESC Partial Of f This mode is entered by momentarily pr essing the “ESC Off” switch.
All Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles in 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK Modes Can Also Choose the Following ESC Operating Mode. This is the Only ESC Operating Mode in 4WD LOW : Full Of f This mode is intended for off-r oad use when ESC stabil- ity features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail conditions.
“ESC Off” is the only operating mode for ESC in 4WD LOW . Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD LOW or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOCK or NEUTRAL, to 4WD LOW , the ESC system will be in this mode. W ARNING! W ith the ESC switched of f, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable.
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sur e to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing r oad conditions.
TSC is only active in the default “ESC On” mode. TSC can be disabled by pressing the “ESC Of f” switch and entering “ESC Partial Off” mode. It is not active in the “ESC Partial Off” or “ESC Of f” modes. Refer to the ESC portion of this section for an explanation of the differ ent ESC operating modes.
NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tir e sizing is based on Eur opean design standards.
T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standar ds LT = Light truck tir e based on U.
EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can ca.
Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however , the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
Tire T erminology and Definitions T erm Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and r ear door (of a four -door vehicle) running from the sill to the r oof.
Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pr essure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard te.
Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loadi.
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). 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.
410 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING.
W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pr essur es can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tr ead.
CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressur es specified on the placar d are always “cold tire inflation pr essur e.
loading may be requir ed for high-speed vehicle opera- tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pr essur es. W ARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
original equipped tire on the fr ont or r ear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare tire af fects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tir e, replace (or r epair) the original tir e and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity .
T read Wear Indicators T read wear indicators are in the original equipment tir es to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Pr otect tir es from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle pr ovide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tir e inflation pr essure.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure. Y ou could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION! T o avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: • Because of limited chain clearance between tires and other suspension components, it is important that only chains in good condition are used. Bro- ken chains can cause serious vehicle damage.
NOTE: • The use of class “S” chains is permitted with P245/ 70R17 tires only . • The use of class “U” chains is permitted on the front and rear of 4X4, 2500 model tr ucks with L T245/ 70R17E tires.
If you need snow tires, select tir es equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tir es only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely af fect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
The suggested rotation method is the “forwar d cr oss” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tir es that must not be reversed.
Dual Rear Wheels The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be matched for wear to prevent overloading one tir e in a set. T o check if tires are even, lay a straight edge acr oss all four tires. The straight edge should touch all the tir es. CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear T ires have only one approved direc- tion of rotation.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The T ire Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pr essur e based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pr essur e. The tire pr essur e will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.
For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold (parked for more than thr ee hours) placar d pressur e of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tir e pr essure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a temperature dr op to 20°F (-7°C) will decr ease the tire pressur e to appr oximately 23 psi (158 kPa).
NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tir e car e and maintenance or to provide warning of a tir e failur e or condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pr essur e gauge while adjusting your tire pr essur e. • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tir e causes the tire to over heat and can lead to tir e failure.
The matching full size spare wheel and tir e assembly (if equipped) has a TPM sensor . The matching full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tir es. The TPMS will only monitor the pressur e in the full size spar e when it is used in place of a road tir e.
3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. V ehicles with Full Size Spare 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS.
The matching full size spare wheel and tir e assembly (if equipped) has a TPM sensor . The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tir es. A spare with a pressur e below the low-pr essure limit will not cause the TPM T elltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound.
turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Check TPMS W arning If a system fault is detected, the TPM T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then r emain on solid.
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals. 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
The TPMS tire light load inflation switch will allow the driver to switch between the max load inflation pressur e (cold) low pressur e warning thr eshold and the light load inflation pressur e (cold) low pr essure warning thr eshold depending on the vehicle’s load condition.
also equipped to be driven with tire pr essur es appro- priate to either a Light Load condition or the vehicle Max Load condition. • The tire light load inflation switch will allow the driver to cha.
T ire Pressur e Information label. The Supplemental T ire Pressur e Information label is located on the r ear face of the driver door opening. Use an accurate tire gauge to check the tire pr essur es when lowering all four tire pressur es. The vehicle may need to be driven above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this updated pr essur e information.
the max load inflation pressur e (cold) values to switch the TPMS system to the max load inflation pressur e (cold) low pressur e warning thr eshold. If after pressing the tire light load inflation sw.
gasoline is not recommended, as it will not pr ovide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines. 5.7L Engine The 5.7L engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and pr ovide satisfac- tory fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded gasoline hav- ing an octane range of 87 to 89.
The manufacturer supports the use of r eformulated gaso- lines. Properly blended r eformulated gasolines will pr o- vide excellent performance and durability for the engine and fuel system components. Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as Ethanol.
T o fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E-85 perform the following: • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) • change the engine oil and oil filter • disconnect and reconnect the battery to r eset the engine controller memory More extensive r epairs will be r equired for pr olonged exposure to E-85 fuel.
Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law .
Carbon Monoxide W arnings W ARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly . Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill.
CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label can operate on E85. Ethanol Fuel (E85) E85 is a mixture of appr oximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
W ARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury . Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V ehicles (E85) and Gasoline V ehicles FFV vehicles operated on E85 requir e specially formu- lated engine oils. These special requir ements ar e included in MOP AR 威 engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting Chrysler Specification MS-6395.
Maintenance CAUTION! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability . ADDING FUEL The fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behind the fuel filler door , on the left side of the vehicle.
CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system. • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “Malfunc- tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator will display in the EVIC telltale display area. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further in- formation.
Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the car go area so that the GA WR of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle GA WR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or wheels).
then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over the fr ont and r ear axle. W eigh- ing the vehicle may show that the GA WR of either the front or r ear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR.
Common T owing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
W ARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GA WR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. T ongue W eight (TW) The tongue weight is the downward for ce exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer .
safety . The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and cr osswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability .
Fifth-Wheel Hitch The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin.
Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the tr uck bed.
T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information in- cluding maximum trailer and tongue weight rating for your vehicle, refer to the following website addr esses: • http:// www .dodge.com/bodybuilder .
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
W ARNING! Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control.
W ARNING! (Continued) 2. GTW 3. GA WR 4. T railer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). T owing Requirements – T ires • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tir e.
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electr onic brake controller is not r equir ed. • T railer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and requir ed for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
NOTE: This module has been designed and verified for electric trailer brakes. T o determine the type of brakes on your trailer , check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer . The user interface consists of the following: GAIN/ Brake Output Power Display Shows the current GAIN setting.
lever is activated while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes. The trailer and the vehicle’s brake lamps will come on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied.
1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition, functioning normally , and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if necessary . 2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connec- tions according to the trailer manufactur er’s instructions.
CAUTION! The ITBM module has been designed and verified for electric trailer brakes. Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking.
T owing Requirements – T railer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer , regar dless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are r equir ed for motoring safety . The T railer T ow Package will include a four and seven- pin wiring harness.
W ARNING! Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system or wiring should be performed by a qualified automo- tive technician. If done improperly it may cause damage to the electrical system wiring and could result in serious or fatal injury .
NOTE: Using “TOW/HAUL” mode or a lower gear range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend trans- mission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also provide better engine braking.
− Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . SNOWPLOW 1500 Models Only NOTE: Do not use this model vehicle for snowplow applications. W ARNING! Snowplows and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the front end structure.
NOTE: Before installation of a snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner/installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the curr ent Dodge Body Builders Guide. See your authorized dealer , installer or snowplow manufacturer for this information.
Snowplow Prep Package Model A vailability For Information about snowplow applications visit www .dodge.com or refer to the current Dodge Body Builders Guide. 1. The maximum number of occupants in the truck should not exceed two. 2. The total GVWR or the Front GA WR or the Rear GA WR should never be exceeded.
Over the Road Operation W ith Snowplow Attached The blade restricts air flow to the radiator and causes the engine to operate at higher than normal temperatures. Therefor e, when transporting the plow , angle the blade completely and position it as low as road or surface conditions permit.
General Maintenance Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the plow manufacturer’s instr uctions. Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery terminals clean and free of corr osion. When plowing snow , to avoid transmission and drive- train damage, the following precautions should be ob- served.
RECREA TIONAL T OWING (BEHIND MOT ORHOME, ETC.) T owing This V ehicle Behind Another V ehicle T owing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground T wo-Wheel Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models Flat T ow NONE NOT.
Recreational T owing – T wo-Wheel Drive Models DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowed ONL Y if the rear wheels ar e OFF the gr ound. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer .
must be placed in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recr e- ational towing. Refer to the following for the proper transfer case NEUTRAL shifting procedure for your vehicle.
Shifting Into Neutral (N) – Manual Shift T ransfer Case (If Equipped) Use the following procedur e to pr epare your vehicle for recr eational towing. W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that ther e is no vehicle movement. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear . 10. T urn OFF the engine.
6. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position. NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case Neutral (N), turning the engine OFF may be requir ed to avoid gear clash. 7. Shift the automatic transmission into P ARK, or place manual transmission in Neutral.
CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Shift automatic transmission into P ARK.
14. Shift the transmission into P ARK or place manual transmission in gear (not in Neutral). CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into P ARK with the transfer case in NEUTRAL and the engine running.
Shifting Out of Neutral – Electronic Shift T ransfer Case (If Equipped) Use the following procedur e to pr epare your vehicle for normal usage: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
15. Shift the transmission into gear , release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions), and check that the vehicle operates normally . NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 ar e r equirements that must be met prior to pressing the transfer case NEUTRAL button and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 4 8 2 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 4 8 2 ▫ Jack Location ....................... 4 8 3 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ............... 4 8 8 ▫ Preparations .
HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the upper switch bank just below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazar d W arning flasher . When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency .
Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stor ed under the fr ont passenger seat. Removal T o access the jack and jack tools you must remove the plastic access cover , located on the side of the seat. T o remove the cover , pull the front part of the cover (closest to the front of the seat) towar d you to r elease a locking tab.
Jack and T ools (1500 Series) Jack and T ools (2500/3500 Series) 484 WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES.
W ARNING! After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera- tion or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious injury .
Folding Flap and Rolling Bag T ying Bag to Jack with Straps 486 WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES.
4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw , slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor , and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt.
Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tir e befor e attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
It is recommended that you stow the flat or spar e to avoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
4. Place the shift lever into P ARK. On four-wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4L position. 5. T urn the ignition OFF . 6. Block both the front and r ear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway , be extremely careful of motor traffic.
Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. The tube extension may be used but is not requir ed. 4X2 Jacking Location 4X4 Jacking Location 492 WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES.
For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a r ear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the drive tubes extending to the rear .
Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. The tube extension, may be used, but is not requir ed. For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the fr ont wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube.
drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle between the spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the rear . Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. On single rear -wheel (SR W) tr ucks, install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the wheel nuts toward the wheel. On 3500 dual r ear -wheel models (DR W) the wheel nuts ar e a two-piece assembly with a flat face.
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped The hub caps must be removed befor e raising the vehicle off the gr ound. For 2500/3500 single rear -wheel (SR W) models, use the blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap of f. Insert the blade end into the pry-off notch and car efully pop off the hub cap with a back-and-forth motion.
nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a rubber mallet. Be sur e that the hub caps and wheel skins are firmly seated ar ound the wheel. Wheel Nuts All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi- nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated.
Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting the inner and outer wheels. Align these slots when assem- bling the wheels for best access to the tire valve on the inner wheel. The tires of both dual wheels must be completely off the gr ound when tightening, to ensur e wheel centering and maximum wheel clamping.
These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: 1. T ighten the wheel nuts in the number ed sequence to a snug fit. 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the torques listed in the table. Go thr ough the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved.
W ARNING! A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi- ately . T urn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the wheel retainer thr ough the center of the wheel and position it properly acr oss the wheel opening.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and precautions. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 V olts or damage to the battery , starter motor , alternator or electrical system may occur .
W ARNING! • T ake care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. Y ou can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
CAUTION! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery . 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the dischar ged vehicle.
Allow the engine to idle with the transmission shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize over heating and reduce the risk of transmission failur e during pr o- longed efforts to fr ee a stuck vehicle.
EMERGENCY T OW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. NOTE: For off-r oad r ecovery , it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle. W ARNING! • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedur es for towing a disabled vehicle using a commer cial wrecker service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recr eational T owing” in the “Starting and Operating” section.
Proper towing or lifting equipment is r equir ed to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer ’s instructions.
T wo-Wheel Drive Models The manufacturer r ecommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU- TRAL .
CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • Failure to follow these towing methods could result in damage to the transmission and/or trans- fer case.
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MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L ............. 5 1 6 䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.7L ............. 5 1 7 䡵 Engine Compartment — 5.7L ............. 5 1 8 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) ....... 5 1 9 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 5 2 9 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ............... 5 3 0 ▫ Adding W asher Fluid ................. 5 3 0 ▫ Exhaust System ..................... 5 3 1 ▫ Cooling System ..................... 5 3 4 ▫ Brake System .
䡵 Fluid Capacities ...................... 5 6 9 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ....... 5 7 1 ▫ Engine ............................ 5 7 1 ▫ Chassis .
ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick .
ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 4.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine O.
ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Integrated Power Module 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Flui.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems.
the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
4. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station.
DEALER SERVICE Y our authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner . Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle.
CAUTION! (Continued) • Y our vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air condi- tioning.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under al.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. NOTE: For 2500/3500 trucks with a 5.7L engine oper - ating under a gross combined weight rating of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) or greater , SAE 5W -30 engine oil is r ecom- mended for all operating temperatures.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. W ARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner , hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner , hoses, etc.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery . Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 V olts. Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other .
Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluor o- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and is an ozone-saving product.
Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner . This will remove accumula- tions of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the Low W asher Fluid Light illuminates. W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.
W ARNING! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing CO, refer to “Safety T ips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things T o Know Before Starting Y our V ehicle” for further information.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance. However , it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assur e proper catalyst operation and pr event possible catalyst damage. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you.
Cooling System W ARNING! Y ou or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator . If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturer’s r ecommended engine cool- ant (antifreeze). Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu- ine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information.
replacement. T o prevent reducing this extended mainte- nance period, it is important that you use the same engine coolant (antifreeze) thr oughout the life of your vehicle. Please review these r ecommendations for using Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology (HOA T) engine coolant (antifreeze).
W ARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory , the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or W inter operation. If replacement is ever necessary , install ONL Y the correct type thermostat.
The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic reservoir . On the outboard side of the reservoir , there is a “MAX” dot and an “MIN” dot. The fluid level must be kept within these two dots. Do not add fluid above the MAX mark because leakage may occur at the cap.
W ARNING! (Continued) • T o avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container . Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This inspection should be made with the vehicle in a level position. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the fill hole for the manufacturer’s C205F HD fr ont axles. The fluid level should be 5/8 in (16 mm) below the fill hole on 9 1/4 in manufacturer’s r ear axles.
Lubricant Selection Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug. The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the filler plug hole with the vehicle in a level position.
Fluid Level Check If equipped with a dipstick, use the following procedur e. If your vehicle has a capped dipstick tube, it is sealed and should not be tampered with. Y our authorized dealer has the proper tools to ensur e that the fluid level is set properly .
requir ed into the dipstick tube. Do not overfill. After adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before r echecking the fluid level.
It is important that proper lubricant is used in the transmission. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. Special Additives Automatic T ransmission Fluid (A TF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impair ed by supple- mental additives.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. W ashing • W ash your vehicle regularly . Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using MOP AR 威 Car W ash or equiva- lent, or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water .
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels and tr unk be kept clear and open. • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately . The cost of such repairs is considered the r esponsibility of the owner .
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- ner: • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry towel.
W ARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Cleaning Headlights Y our vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag. 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners.
2. Mix a mild soap or detergent with water with a soft cloth or brush. 3. Rinse bedliner with water . 4. Once dry , apply a small amount of MOP AR 威 Spray-On Bedliner Conditioner to a moist towel or sponge and wipe over the entire surface of the tr uck bedliner .
cover , otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J01 40 Amp Green T railer T ow J02 .
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat J1 1 30 Amp Pink Drivetrain Control Module J13 60 Amp Y ellow Streaming V ideo Module/V ideo Sys- tem 3 Module/V ideo System 2 M.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M6 20 Amp Y ellow Power Outlet #1 (Ci- gar Lighter)/Rain Snsr M7 20 Amp Y ellow Power Outlet #2 M8 20 Amp Y ellow Front Heated Seat & Steering Wheel M9 .
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M19 25 Amp Natural Automatic Shutdown 1 and 2 M20 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Lighting /Sw Steering Wheel/Sw Bank M21 20 Amp Y ellow Automatic S.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M35 15 Amp Blue LH Front & Rear Parklamps M36 20 Amp Y ellow Power Outlet M37 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes/ Stability Control Sys- tem Module/ Stoplamp Sw.
VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for mor e than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse located in the Integrated Power Module, located in the engine compartment.
REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb No. Overhead Console Lamps ............... T S 212-2 Dome Lamp ........................... 7679 NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instr uctions. All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base.
4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure the upper radiator seal to the radiator . 5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle. 6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws.
9. Remove the headlamp assembly . Grasp the outboard edge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to disen- gage the ball stud from the plastic gr ommet. 10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket. 1 1. Replace bulb(s) as necessary .
Fog Lamps 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing. 2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb. 3. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise 1 ⁄ 4 turn to unlock the bulb from the housing.
2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearwar d far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboar d side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post retainers in the outer box side panel. 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors fr om the bulb socket.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body . 3. T urn the desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing.
CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing.
2. Rotate the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and pull it from the lamp assembly . 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. 566 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets. 2. T urn the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise to access the bulb. 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 1. Push rearward on the side marker lamp assembly . 2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender . 3. T urn the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise and r emove from assembly to access the bulb. 4. Pull the bulb straight out from socket.
FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1500 Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 26 Gallons 98 Liters 1500 Regular Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab Models (Optional) 32 Gallons 121 Liters 2500/3500 Shortbed Models 34 Gallons 129 Liters 2500/3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons 132 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.
U.S. Metric Cooling System 3.7L Engine (MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 14 Quarts 13 Liters 4.7L Engine (MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 14 Quarts 13 Liters 5.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission MOP AR 威 A TF+4 威 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent licensed A TF+4 威 product. T ransfer Case MOP AR 威 A TF+4 威 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent licensed A TF+4 威 product.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 5 7 4 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 5 7 4 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions contr ol system.
NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil if it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as requir ed. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation.
8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 8,000 miles (13 000 km). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 24,000 miles (39 000 km). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 40,000 miles (65 000 km). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter .
72,000 Miles (1 17,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 72,000 miles (1 17 000 km). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter .
104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 104,000 miles (169 000 km). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 128,000 miles (208 000 km). ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter .
144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 144,000 miles (234 000 km). ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
† This maintenance is recommended by the manufactur er to the owner , but is not requir ed to maintain emissions warranty . W ARNING! • Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 5 9 3 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 5 9 3 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 5 9 3 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests .
䡵 Publication Order Forms ................ 5 9 7 䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ir e Quality Grades ........................ 5 9 8 ▫ T readwear ......................... 5 9 9 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 5 9 9 ▫ T emperature Grades .
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty .
This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship.
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center .
W e appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you ar e absolutely delighted with the ownership experience.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may or der a r ecall and remedy campaign. However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer , and the manufacturer .
LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedur e Manuals ar e filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations.
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requir ements in addition to these grades. T readwear The T readwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contr olled conditions on a specified government test course.
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum requir ed by law .
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 5 3 5 Adding Fuel ........................... 4 4 4 Adjustable Pedals ....................... 1 3 3 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 526 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 5 2 8 Air Conditioning .
Fluid Level Check ................... 543,544 Fluid T ype ........................ 543,572 Gear Ranges .......................... 3 1 1 Shifting ............................. 3 1 6 Special Additives ...................... 5 4 6 T orque Converter .....
Power Steering ........................ 3 8 6 Radiator (Coolant Pressur e) ............... 5 3 6 Car W ashes ............................ 5 4 7 Carbon Monoxide W arning ............... 83,440 Cargo Light ............................ 1 2 6 Cellular Phone .
Coolant Level ...................... 534,537 Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 5 3 7 Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 5 3 4 Inspection ........................... 5 3 7 Points to Remember .................... 5 3 8 Pressur e Cap ...
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 1 6 0 Electronic Brake Contr ol System ............. 3 9 0 Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 3 9 0 Brake Assist System .................... 3 9 2 Electronic Stability Pr ogram ............... 3 9 6 T raction Control System .
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 83,440 Exhaust System ....................... 83,531 Exterior Lighting ........................ 1 2 3 Exterior Lights .......................... 8 6 Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 5 2 6 Engine Oil .
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 4 4 6 Gauge .............................. 2 0 6 Light ............................... 2 1 4 Methanol ............................ 4 3 7 Octane Rating ...................... 435,571 Requirements ..............
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing W ater ................. 3 6 2 Hazard W arning Flasher ................... 4 8 2 Head Restraints ......................... 1 1 3 Headlights ............................ 5 5 9 Automatic ......
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 5 5 2 Integrated T railer Brake Controls ............. 4 5 8 Interior Appearance Car e .................. 5 4 9 Interior Lights .......................... 1 2 5 Intermittent W ipers (Delay W ipers) ........
Center Mounted Stop ................... 5 6 4 Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 2 1 9 Courtesy/Reading ..................... 1 4 9 Daytime Running ...................... 1 2 7 Electronic Stability Pr ogram (ESP) Indicator . . . 399 Exterior .
Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren (LA TCH) .............................. 7 3 Lubrication, Body ....................... 5 2 9 Maintenance Free Battery .................. 5 2 6 Maintenance Procedur es ................... 5 2 2 Maintenance Schedule .
Odometer .......................... 210,21 1 T r i p ............................. 210,21 1 Off-Pavement Driving (Of f-Road) .......... 343,364 Off-Road Driving (Of f-Pavement) .......... 343,364 Oil Change Indicator .................. 213,231 Oil Change Indicator , Reset .
Phone, Cellular ......................... 1 0 0 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 1 0 0 Pickup Box ............................ 1 8 0 Placard, T ire and Loading Information ......... 4 0 7 Power Door Locks ........................... 3 0 Mirrors .
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 4 3 6 Refrigerant ............................ 5 2 9 Reminder , Seat Belt ....................... 5 1 Remote Control Starting System ........................ 2 5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 2 0 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .
Seats .............................. 100,109 Adjustment .......................... 1 0 0 Child ............................... 7 1 Folding Floor ......................... 1 7 7 Heated ............................. 1 0 3 Memory ........................
Speedometer ........................... 2 0 7 Starting ............................. 25,305 Automatic T ransmission ................. 3 0 5 Engine Fails to Start .................... 3 0 6 Remote .............................. 2 5 Starting Procedur es (Gas Engines) .
High Speed .......................... 4 1 3 Inflation Pressur es ..................... 4 1 2 Life of T ires .......................... 4 1 6 Load Capacity ..................... 407,408 Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 4 2 4 Pressur e W arning Light .
T ransmission ........................... 3 1 1 Automatic ...................... 3 1 1,316,543 Fluid ............................... 5 7 2 Maintenance ......................... 5 4 3 Shifting ............................. 3 0 8 T ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .
W ashing V ehicle ......................... 5 4 7 W ater Driving Through ...................... 3 6 2 Wheel and Wheel T rim .................... 5 4 8 Wheel and Wheel T rim Care ................ 5 4 8 Wheel Cover ........................... 4 9 7 Wheel Nut T orque .
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