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RAM 2011 1500 Owner's Manual

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    1 5 0 0 / 2 5 0 0 / 3 5 0 0 chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 r a m t r u c k 11d241-126-ab second edition printed in u.S.A. Ram truck.

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability c...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 3 understanding the featu...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 van conversions/campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 vehicle identifi...

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This owner’s manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and ...

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    1 introduction 5.

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    Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important info...

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    Vehicle identification number the vehicle identification number (vin) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the auto- mobile information disclosure label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and...

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    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ wireless ignition node (win) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ removing key fob f...

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    ▫ remote open window feature — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . 24 ▫ transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ general information . . . . . ....

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    ▫ seat belts and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ seat belt extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ supplemental restraint system (srs) – airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ▫ airbag system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ advanced fro...

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    A word about your keys key fob with remote keyless entry (rke) — if equipped your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a key fob with remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and a wireless ignition node (win) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the key fob into th...

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    Key fob the key fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion. It also contains the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key ...

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    Note: you can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up. Removing key fob from ignition place the shift lever in park (if equipped with an automatic transmission). Turn the key fob to the off position and then remove the key fob. Note: • for vehicles not equipp...

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    Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle...

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    The system uses a key fob with a factory-mated remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter and wireless ignition node (win) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will not allow the en...

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    Replacement keys note: only key fobs that are programmed 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. Caution! Always remove the sentry keys 威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when...

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    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 interference...

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    Note: if the vehicle security light stays on continu- ously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. To disarm the system use the rke transmitter to unlock the door. If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlo...

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    • the illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the extreme left position. Remote keyless entry (rke) — if equipped the rke system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and activate the panic alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio t...

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    The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote key unlock, driver door/all doors first this feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the unlock button on the r...

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    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. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the evic, refer to “...

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    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. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the evic, refer to “elec- tronic vehicle informat...

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    Using the panic alarm to turn the panic alarm feature on or off, press and hold the panic 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. Th...

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    1. With 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. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterior...

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    Remote starting system — if equipped this system uses the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). Note: the vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic...

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    Remote start abort message on electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the following messages will display in the evic if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- turely: • remote start aborted - door ajar • remote start aborted - hood ajar • remote start abor...

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    Note: to avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the remote start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request. To exit remote start mode and drive the vehicle before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the unlock button on t...

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    Door locks manual door locks front and rear 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 remain locked when closed. The emergency key will...

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    Power door locks — if equipped a power door lock switch is on each front 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. This prevents you from ac...

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    • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following procedure: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming procedure.) 3. Place the key fob into the ignition. 4. Within...

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    • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following procedure: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (fastening the seat belt will cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this programming procedure.) 3. Insert the key fob into the ignition. 4. Withi...

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    To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to engage and disengage the child-protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the u...

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    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. • for emergency exit with the system engaged, move the door lock switch to the unlock position, roll down the window and open the door with the outside doo...

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    The control on the left front 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 control and on the rear doors of quad cab 威, mega cab威 and crew cab models. The windows wi...

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    To open the window part way, press to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. Auto-up feature with anti-pinch protection (4-door models driver and front passenger door only) — if equipped lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will...

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    2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Window lockout switch — 4–door models the window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the w...

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    Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or in partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs wit...

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    Note: the advanced front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep ...

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    Warning! • wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of an accident best. • two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can ...

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    2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch...

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    Warning! • a belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • a belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you cou...

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    4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an accident. War...

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    6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protecti...

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    2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pull the black buckle latch plate forward from the cab back panel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is an audible “click”. For proper seatbelt usage, refer “lap/shoulder belt operating instructions”. Warning! • if the black l...

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    Inserting latch plate in use position 46 things to know before starting your vehicle.

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    Lap/shoulder belt untwisting procedure use the following procedure 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 create a fold ...

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    You will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Center lap belts the center seating position for the quad cab 威, mega cab 威 and crew cab front seat has a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch pl...

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    Warning! • the belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking re- tractor (alr)” feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac- cording to the procedures in the service manual. • failure to replace the belt and retractor ...

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    Automatic locking retractor (alr) mode – if equipped in this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. When to use the automatic locking mode use the automatic locking mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a...

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    Accident. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. Note: these devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by...

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    1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except on/run or start, buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position and wait for the seat belt reminder light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle ...

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    Extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- tender and store it. Warning! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough ...

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    The advanced front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different 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...

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    • supplemental side airbag inflatable curtains (sabic) • front and side impact sensors • front seat belt pretensioners, seat belt buckle switch, and seat track position sensors advanced front airbag features the advanced front airbag system has multistage driver and front passenger airbags. This sys...

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    Warning! (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 protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to t...

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    The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the side airbags during impacts that require airbag occupant protection. Warning! • if your vehicle is equipped with left and right supplemental side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic)...

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    Here are 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. Warning! Infants in rear-facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger advanced fron...

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    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. ...

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    Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic orc deploys the advanced front airbags, sabic air- bags — if equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners — if equipped, as required, depending on the severity and type of impact. Advanced front airbags are designed to provide addi- tional pro...

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    The orc contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Also, the orc turns on the airbag warning light in the instrument panel for approxi- mately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the igniti...

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    Based on the collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes t...

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    Enhanced accident response system in the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the orc will determine whether to have the enhanced accident response system perform the follow- ing ...

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    Airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, fol...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any airbag system service. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, ne...

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    Located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Event data recorder (edr) this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, su...

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    Such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the edr. Child restraints everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the united states and all canadian province...

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    Infants and small children • safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and ⬙convertible⬙ child seats. Both types of child...

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    Child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “latch- child seat anchorage system (lower anchors and tether for children)”. • the belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot ...

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    Children too large for booster seats children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • make sure that the child is upright in...

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    • in the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Inser...

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    Lower anchors and tether for children (latch) each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tether for children. The latch system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt, instead ...

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    Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child 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 manufacturers will provide add-o...

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    Installing the child restraint system warning! Do not install child restraint systems equipped with latch mechanisms in the center position of a quad cab 威 rear seat, or crew cab model with a bench rear seat. A child may be placed in the rear center seating position of a quad cab 威, or crew cab benc...

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    Warning! Improper installation of a child restraint to the latch 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. Installing child restraints using th...

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    Each behind the front center and right seats. Quad cab 威, mega cab 威 and crew cab models have three anchor- ages, one behind each of the rear seats. Warning! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow t...

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    Multiple child restraint installation sequence (quad cab 威/crew cab/mega cab威 - rear seats) mega cab 威 1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and then to the anchor...

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    3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Quad cab 威/crew cab 1. The tether straps loops are located between the rear glass and the rear seat. There is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position. You can gain a...

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    2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint, through the outboard tether strap loop, then route it to the tether strap loop located directly behind the center rear seat. 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head...

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    Transporting pets airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in an accident. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat...

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    Safety tips transporting passengers never transport passengers in the cargo area. Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a v...

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    If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exha...

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    Defroster check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. Floor mat safety information always use floor mats designed ...

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    Warning! (continued) • check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal...

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    Fluid leaks check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately. 2 things to know before ...

  • Page 89: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . 93 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94...

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    ▫ power lumbar — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 104 ▫ heated seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ ventilated seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ manual seat adjuster — if equipped . . . . . . 109 ▫ manual reclining seats — if equipped . . . . . 110 ▫ 40-20-40 front bench se...

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    ▫ daytime running lights (drl) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ multifunction lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ▫ windshield washers . ...

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    ▫ parksense威 system usage precautions . . . . . . 145 䡵 parkview威 rear back up camera — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 ▫ turning parkview威 on or off — with navigation/multimedia radio . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ turning parkview威 on or off — without navigation/mu...

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    ▫ sunshade operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 ▫ wind buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ sunroof maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ sunroof fully closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 䡵 electrical power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    ▫ rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 ▫ power sliding rear window — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 ▫ manual sliding rear window — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 䡵 fold flat load floor — if equipped . . . . . . . ...

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    Mirrors inside day/night mirror headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control lever under the mirror to the night position (lever flipped toward the rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in the day position (lever flipped toward the windshield). The mirror s...

  • Page 96

    Caution! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside mirrors to receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with...

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    Outside mirrors folding feature all exterior mirrors are designed to be able to be manu- ally folded both forward and rearward to prevent dam- age. Caution! It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full rearward position to resist damage when entering a car wash or a narrow location. Folding m...

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    Power mirrors — if equipped the controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. Power mirror controls power mirror controls 1 — mirror select buttons 2 — mirror control 96 u...

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    To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Power folding outside mirrors — if equipped if equipped with power folding mirrors, they can...

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    The switch for the power folding mirrors is located between the power mirror switches l (left) and r (right). Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, pressing the switch a second time will return the mirrors to the normal driving position. Note: ten or more switch activations within one ...

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    Illuminated vanity mirror — if equipped illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto- matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light. “slide-on-rod” features of sun viso...

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    To use the “slide-on-rod” feature, rotate the sun visor downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the “slide-on-rod” until the sun visor is in the desired position. Trailer towing mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range...

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    Note: fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror 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 n...

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    Seats seats are a part of the occupant restraint system of the vehicle. Warning! • 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 you...

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    Adjusting the sear forward or rearward the seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Adjusting the seat up or down the height of the seats...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Caution! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its abili...

  • Page 107

    Heated seats — if equipped on some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- ha...

  • Page 108

    You can choose from high, low or off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two 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 lo...

  • Page 109

    Rear heated seats on some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these seats are located on the rear of the center console. There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats independently. You can choose from h...

  • Page 110

    Ventilated seats — if equipped on some models, both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart- ment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front pas...

  • Page 111

    Manual seat adjuster — if equipped both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat cushion at the front edge of each seat. While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or backward. Release the bar once yo...

  • Page 112

    Manual reclining seats — if equipped the recliner handle is used to adjust the seatback position and is located on the outside of the seat cushion. To adjust the seatback, lift upward on the handle, lean back on the seatback and when you reach the desired position, release the handle. To return the ...

  • Page 113

    Warning! • do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you causing injury. • to avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the desired position. 40-20-40 front bench seat — if eq...

  • Page 114

    Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Folding rear seat (table mode) — if equipped both the left and right rear seatbacks ca...

  • Page 115

    3. Lift the seatback, to return the seat to the upright position. Be sure the seatback is locked in place. Folding rear seat — if equipped both the outboard rear seats will drop and move forward when the seatback is folded flat. Warning! • it is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside o...

  • Page 116

    To fold either rear seat flat: 1. Lift the handle, located on the outboard side of either of the rear seats. 2. Fold the seatback down and push the seat forward. Handle rear passenger fold flat seats 114 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 117

    3. Lift the seatback, to return the seat to the upright position. Be sure the seat is locked in place. Warning! An improperly latched seat could cause serious in- jury or death. Make sure that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position the sea...

  • Page 118

    Front head restraints to raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the adjust- ment button, located on the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. Rear head restraints the two outboard seat are equipped with adjustabl...

  • Page 119

    Note: • the rear center head restraint (crew cab and quad cab) has only one adjustment position that is used to aid in the routing of a tether. Refer to “occupant restraints” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further information. • the head restraints should only be removed by qua...

  • Page 120

    Keyless entry (rke) transmitters can also be pro- grammed to recall the same positions when the un- lock button is pressed. Note: the power lumbar option is not programmable with driver memory seats. Your vehicle was delivered with two rke transmitters. One or both rke transmitters can be linked to ...

  • Page 121

    Performed within 10 seconds if you desire to also use a rke transmitter to recall memory positions. 8. Turn the ignition off and remove the key. 9. Press and release the lock button on one of the rke transmitters. 10. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory position using the other numbered me...

  • Page 122

    Note: a chime sound may be heard if setting memory was inhibited for any reason. To disable a rke transmitter linked to memory 1. Turn the ignition switch to the off position and remove the key. 2. Press and release the memory set button located on the driver’s seat. 3. Within 10 seconds, press and ...

  • Page 123

    Driver easy exit and easy entry control this additional feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility into and out of the vehicle. The seat cushion will move rearward approximately 2.5 in (60 mm) when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The seat wil...

  • Page 124

    2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch lever from right to left to release it, before raising the hood. Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latc...

  • Page 125

    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, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped). Your vehicle is equipped with plastic head...

  • Page 126

    Headlights to 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 are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the o (off) position. Autom...

  • Page 127

    Note: the engine must be running before the head- lights will turn on in the automatic mode. Headlight delay to aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for approximately 90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned off wh...

  • Page 128

    The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight sw...

  • Page 129

    Supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control to the right until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “parade” mode and is useful when headlights are required during the day. Cargo light the cargo lights are turned on by pressi...

  • Page 130

    Lights-on reminder if the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Battery saver to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. I...

  • Page 131

    Turn 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 front and rear 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 l...

  • Page 132

    High/low beam switch push the multifunction lever toward the instrument 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. Windshield wipers and washers windshield wipers the wipers and wa...

  • Page 133

    Intermittent wiper 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 control knob into the upper end of the delay range. The delay inter...

  • Page 134

    Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use. Mist feature push...

  • Page 135

    Warning! 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. Failure to follow this war...

  • Page 136

    Warning! • 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. It may cause burns even at low temperature...

  • Page 137

    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. Note: the pedals cannot be adju...

  • Page 138

    Electronic speed control — if equipped when engaged, electronic speed control takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The electronic speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- tron...

  • Page 139

    Warning! Leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidently set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the electronic speed control system off when you are not using it. To set a desi...

  • Page 140

    To decrease speed while the electronic speed control 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 desired speed is reached, and the new set s...

  • Page 141

    Parksense 姞 rear park 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...

  • Page 142

    The parksense 威 warning 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 ...

  • Page 143

    The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce 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. Park assist system off slow tone 3 under...

  • Page 144

    Fast tone continuous tone 142 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 145

    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 obstacle: warning alerts rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in (200-100 cm) 39-25...

  • Page 146

    When the parksense 威 switch is pressed to disable the system, the instrument cluster will display the “park assist off” message for approximately five seconds. Refer to “elec- tronic vehicle information center (evic)” in “under- standing your instrument panel” for further information. When the shift...

  • Page 147

    If “clean park assist sensors” appears in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) and the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction, see your authorized dealer. If “service park assist system” appears in the evic, see your authorized dealer. Cleaning...

  • Page 148

    Obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ bumper. • objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can resu...

  • Page 149

    Warning! • 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. You are respons...

  • Page 150

    Parkview 姞 rear back up camera — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with the parkview 威 rear back up camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into reverse. The image will be displayed on the navigation/multimedia ...

  • Page 151

    Warning! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the parkview 威 rear back up camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob- structions, or blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for the safety of your...

  • Page 152

    4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key and pressing the “save” soft-key. 5. Press the “save” soft key. Turning parkview 姞 on or off — without navigation/multimedia radio 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. 2. Select “system setup” soft-key. 3. En...

  • Page 153

    Courtesy/reading lights both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (full right position), or when the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless ent...

  • Page 154

    Note: the courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after the ignition is turned off, they will extinguish after 15 minutes. Garage door opener — if equipped ho...

  • Page 155

    Note: homelink 威 is disabled when the vehicle secu- rity alarm is active. Warning! • your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this tran...

  • Page 156

    Programming homelink 姞 before you begin if you have not trained any of the homelink 威 buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds. The evic will display “clearing chan- nels”. Release the buttons when the evic message state...

  • Page 157

    Note: some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with procedures noted in the “gate operator/canadian programming” section. • press and hold the just-trained homelink威 button. If the channel has been trained, the evic display will now state “channel # transmit”. If...

  • Page 158

    1. Firmly press and release the learn or training button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Note: you have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the learn button has been pressed. 2. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed homelink 威 button twice (holdin...

  • Page 159

    Successfully accepted the frequency signal. The evic display will change from “channel # training” to “channel # trained.” if you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with step 4 under “programming homelink 威” earlier in this section. Using homelink 姞 to oper...

  • Page 160

    Troubleshooting tips if you are having trouble programming homelink 威, here are some of the most common solutions: • replace the battery in the original transmitter. • press the learn button on the garage door opener to complete the training for rolling code. • did you unplug the device for training...

  • Page 161

    Power sunroof — if equipped the power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console between the courtesy/reading lights. Note: the power accessory delay feature will allow the power sunroof to operate for approximately ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until a front door is opened....

  • Page 162

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow small children to operate the sun- roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result. Open sunroof — express mode press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the sunroo...

  • Page 163

    Pinch protect feature this feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during express close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and ...

  • Page 164

    Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and ...

  • Page 165

    Caution! • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (13 amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. • power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this...

  • Page 166

    • inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment — if equipped. • 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) s...

  • Page 167

    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 volt outlet. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock a...

  • Page 168

    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. • ac...

  • Page 169

    For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter. Power inverter — if equipped a 115 volt (150 watts maximum) outlet is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power u...

  • Page 170

    The power inverter switch is located on the switch bank below the climate controls. To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once. Press the switch a second time to turn the power outlet off. Note: • when the power inverter switch is pressed, there will be a delay of approximately one second be...

  • Page 171

    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. To secure the tray push down until it “clicks”. Front instrument panel cupholders — floor mounted shifter ...

  • Page 172

    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 are equipped with rear cupholders located in the center armrest. Rear cup wells crew cab rear armrest cup...

  • Page 173

    Storage glove box storage the glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area. To open the upper glove box push upward on the handle release. The glove box door will automatically open. Glove box 1 — upper glove box 2 — lower glove...

  • Page 174

    To 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) are located in the door trim panels. Lower glove box front door storage 172 understanding the features of your v...

  • Page 175

    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 armrest and contains both an...

  • Page 176

    Warning! • this armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle operation, or a collision. Only use the center seating position when the armrest is fully upright. • in a collision, the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about ...

  • Page 177

    With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin. Warning! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices wh...

  • Page 178

    Second row in-floor storage bin — if equipped in-floor storage bins are located in front of the second row seats and can be used for extra storage. The storage bins have removable liners that can be easily removed for cleaning. To open in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of the latch and...

  • Page 179

    Seatback storage located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats are pockets that can be used for storage. Storage (regular cab) the storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs the length of the cab. Storage and seats (crew cab) the crew cab models provide additional stor...

  • Page 180

    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...

  • Page 181

    Rear window features rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. T...

  • Page 182

    Power sliding rear window — if equipped the switch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console. Push the switch to the right to open the glass. Pull the switch to the left to close the glass. Manual sliding rear window — if equipped a locking device in the center of the wind...

  • Page 183

    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. 3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor. Positioning the load floor for storage access under the seat 1. Lift ...

  • Page 184

    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. Warning! Do not drive with the load floor in the up position. When stopping fast or in an accident, the load floor could move to the down position causing serious i...

  • Page 185

    Rambox 姞 — if equipped the rambox 威 system is an integrated pickup box storage and cargo management system consisting of three 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 are located o...

  • Page 186

    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. To open a storage bin, press and release the button located on the lid. The rambox 威 l...

  • Page 187

    Caution! Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time could cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lid is required to stay open for extended periods of time, it is recommended that the bin lights be turned off manually using the on/off switch. The rambox 威 storage bins can be locked usi...

  • Page 188

    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. In order to minimize potential for damage,...

  • Page 189

    Rambox 威 storage bin cover emergency release lever — if equipped as a security measure, a storage bin cover emergency release is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha- nism. Note: in the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from in...

  • Page 190

    To 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. With the side gates open, position the extender fully forward in the bed again...

  • Page 191

    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. Cargo tie down loop side gates closed 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 189.

  • Page 192

    Divider position the divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed. There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for various positions to assist in managing your cargo. To install the bed extender into a divider po...

  • Page 193

    3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends are secured into the intended slots of the bed. 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place and assist against theft. Extender position the...

  • Page 194

    Additional cargo room is needed. The extender position utilizes a locating pin and rotating handle located on both sides of the truck bed near the tailgate. To install the bed extender into the extender position perform the following: 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Make sure the center handle is unlocked...

  • Page 195

    4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure into place. Warning! To 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 ...

  • Page 196

    Bed rail tie-down system caution! The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat should not exceed 60 degrees above horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur. There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that can be u...

  • Page 197

    Out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the desired location. Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten the nut. To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the en...

  • Page 198

    Slide-in campers camper applications certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please refer to the “consumer information truck-camper load- ing” document available from your authorized dealer. For safety reasons, follow all instructions ...

  • Page 199

    3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill. 4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the glove box) to the chassis wiring harness and insert the bracket back into the sill. 5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box) ...

  • Page 200

    3. Raise the tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. 5. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side pivot. 6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. Note: do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck...

  • Page 201: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 䡵 switch bank button description . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ upper switch bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ lower switch bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 䡵 instrume...

  • Page 202

    ▫ customer-programmable features (system setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 䡵 media center 730n/430/430n (rhr/rer/ rbz/rhb) cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 ▫ operating instructions (voice command system) — if equipped . . . . ....

  • Page 203

    ▫ using this feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 ▫ controlling the ipod威 using radio buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 ▫ play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 ▫ list or browse mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 䡵 ipod威/u...

  • Page 204

    ▫ vacation/storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 ▫ window fogging and frosting . . . . . . . . . . 298 ▫ outside air intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 ▫ operating tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 202 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 205

    Instrument panel features 1 — headlight switch 7 — 115v power inverter outlet 13 — transfer case position switch 2 — instrument cluster 8 — power outlet 14 — ignition switch 3 — radio 9 — lower switch bank 15 — hood release 4 — upper switch bank 10 — cup holders 16 — parking brake release 5 — upper ...

  • Page 206

    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. 3. Hazard warning flasher refer to “what to ...

  • Page 207

    Lower switch bank the lower switch bank is located on the center of the instrument panel. 1. Heated seats refer to “understanding the features of your vehicle” for more information. 2. Ventilated seats refer to “understanding the features of your vehicle” for more information. 3. Heated steering whe...

  • Page 208

    Instrument cluster — base 206 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 209

    Instrument cluster — premium 4 understanding your instrument panel 207.

  • Page 210

    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Tachometer the tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000). Caution! Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer at high rpm for extended periods. Engine damage may occur. 2. Turn signal indicators the arrow will flash with th...

  • Page 211

    Caution! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the 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. If the pointer remains on the “h” and you hear cont...

  • Page 212

    Rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the wheels. For further information on four-wheel drive operation and proper use, refer to “four-wheel drive operation — if equipped” in “starting and operating”. 7. Electronic throttle control...

  • Page 213

    9. 4wd auto indicator the 4wd auto indicator will be illuminated whenever the four-wheel drive mode is auto- matically engaged. 10. Svc (service) 4wd the svc 4wd light monitors the electric shift four-wheel drive system. If the svc 4wd light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the fou...

  • Page 214

    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 previously. • the esc system will make...

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    16. Odometer display / electronic vehicle information center (evic) display area — if equipped odometer display the odometer display shows the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser t...

  • Page 216

    Running. To display the engine hours on the base cluster, perform the following: place the ignition in the on/ run, but do not start the engine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the trip button down for a period of six seconds. The odometer will change to trip value first, then it will displa...

  • Page 217

    Nofuse if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the ignition off draw (iod) fuse is improperly installed, or damaged, a “nofuse” message will display in the odom- eter display area. For further information on fuses and fuse locations refer to “fuses” in “maintaining your vehicle”. Change oil...

  • Page 218

    Single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass h, the indicator will continuously flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehi...

  • Page 219

    Center (evic). Refer to ”electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped” for further information. 20. High beam indicator this indicator shows that headlights are on high beam. Push the multifunction lever forward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward yourself (normal po...

  • Page 220

    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 control (esc) system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been correc...

  • Page 221

    Operation of the brake warning 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 off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light ...

  • Page 222

    Vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your ...

  • Page 223

    Tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires 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...

  • Page 224

    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. If the mil is flashing, sever...

  • Page 225

    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 l...

  • Page 226

    Warning! If the transmission temperature warning light is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this warn- ...

  • Page 227

    For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to ”electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped” for further information. 33. Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped this...

  • Page 228

    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 display • vehicle information warning message displays • customer-programmable features (system setup) • co...

  • Page 229

    Steering wheel evic control button, as it appears on the right side of the steering wheel. Press and release 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 scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu. Evic displ...

  • Page 230

    • lights on • keyfob battery low • eco (fuel saver indicator) — if equipped • door(s) ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in motion) • wrong key • damaged key • key not programmed • key in ignition • turn signal on • rke battery low • low washer fluid • oil change due > dealer info • park assis...

  • Page 231

    • remote start aborted — fuel low • remote start disabled — system fault • remote start disabled — turn key • remote start active — key to run • remote start disabled — start vehicle to reset • remote start active — insert key and turn to run • memory 1 profile set • memory 2 profile set • memory sy...

  • Page 232

    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. The light should come on when the ignition sw...

  • Page 233

    If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rou...

  • Page 234

    • transmission temperature 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.G., sno...

  • Page 235

    Oil change due your 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. The engine oil change indicator system is du...

  • Page 236

    Will appear whenever mds (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. ...

  • Page 237

    Trip functions press and release the odometer/trip odometer button until one of the following trip functions displays in the evic: • trip a • trip b • elapsed time press the odometer/trip odometer button to cycle through all the trip computer functions. The trip functions mode displays the following...

  • Page 238

    Vehicle info (customer information features) press and release the up or down button until “vehicle info” displays in the evic and press the select button. Press the up and down button to scroll through the available information displays, then press select to display anyone of the following choices....

  • Page 239

    Note: • tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi (14 to 41 kpa) during normal driving conditions. Refer to “tires-general information/tire inflation pres- sures” in “starting and operating” for additional information. • your system...

  • Page 240

    Compass / temperature display the compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. The evic will display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. Note: • the system will display the last known outside tem- perature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven s...

  • Page 241

    Note: a good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Manual compass calibration if the compass appears erratic and the cal indicator does not appear in the evic display, you must pu...

  • Page 242

    1. Turn the ignition switch on. 2. Press the up or down button until the system setup (customer-programmable features) menu is reached, then press the select button. 3. Press the down button until the “compass variance” message is displayed in the evic, then press the select button. The last varianc...

  • Page 243

    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...

  • Page 244

    Auto lock doors when this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To 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...

  • Page 245

    Position using the seat mounted switch. To 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. Remote start comfort sys. When this feature ...

  • Page 246

    Flash lamps with lock when this feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the rke transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make your selection, press and release the select b...

  • Page 247

    Been deactivated. When this feature is deactivated, the system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation. Easy exit seat — if equipped when this feature is selected it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when enter- ing and exiting the vehicle. To make yo...

  • Page 248

    Highlighted, then press and release the select button until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Illuminated approach when this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with t...

  • Page 249

    Media center 730n/430/430n (rhr/rer/rbz/ rhb) cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped note: the sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. Refer to your uconnect™ multimedia rhr, rer, rbz or rhb user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating instructions (voice command...

  • Page 250

    Operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume 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 volume cont...

  • Page 251

    4. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune/ scroll control knob. Press the tune/scroll control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the ...

  • Page 252

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Am/fm button press the buttons to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button — to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the set/rnd button...

  • Page 253

    Operation instructions — cd mode for cd and mp3 audio play note: • the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. • this radio is capable of playing compact discs (cd), recordable compact discs (cd-r), rewritable compact discs (cd-rw), compact discs with mp3 tracks and m...

  • Page 254

    Eject button - ejecting a cd press the eject button to eject the cd. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the cd is not removed, the radio will reinsert the cd but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition off. Note: ...

  • Page 255

    Set/rnd button (random play button) press this button while the cd is playing to activate random play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right seek button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the ...

  • Page 256

    Exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- c...

  • Page 257

    Mpeg specifi- cation sampling fre- quency (khz) bit rate (kbps) mpeg-2 audio layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 id3 tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 id3 tags. Id3 version 2 is not supported by the radios....

  • Page 258

    Mp3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. Pressing the disc/aux button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the aux jack is connected. Note: the aux device must be turned on and the device’s volume set t...

  • Page 259

    Power switch/volume 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 volume control the electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the o...

  • Page 260

    If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “not equipped with uconnect phone” message will display on the radio screen. Time button press the time button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency. Clock setting procedure 1. Press and hold the ...

  • Page 261

    Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either am or fm frequencies. Tune control turn the rotary tune/scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decre...

  • Page 262

    Or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast music type information. Toggle the music type button to select the following format types: program type 16-digit character display no progra...

  • Page 263

    By pressing the seek button when the music type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected music type name. The music type function only operates when in the fm mode. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the...

  • Page 264

    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. The stations stored in set 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding...

  • Page 265

    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. Caution! • this cd player wil...

  • Page 266

    Time button press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff press and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd player will begin to fast forward until ff is released or rw or another cd button is pressed. The rw (reverse) button works i...

  • Page 267

    The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • maximum number of folder levels: 8 • maximum number of files: 255 • maximum number of folders. (the radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file ...

  • Page 268

    Mpeg specification sampling frequency (khz) bit rate (kbps) mpeg-1 audio layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 mpeg-2 audio layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 id3 tag information for artist, song title, and alb...

  • Page 269

    List button (cd mode for mp3 play) pressing the list button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the tune/scroll control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the tune/scroll control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folde...

  • Page 270

    Time button (auxiliary mode) press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is off). Uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide c...

  • Page 271

    Using the tune/scroll control knob until sirius id is selected. Press the tune/scroll control knob and the sirius id number will display. The sirius id number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. Selecting uconnect™ multimedia (satellite) mode pres...

  • Page 272

    Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next channel in satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without st...

  • Page 273

    Toggle the music type button again to select the music type. By pressing the seek button when the music type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected music type name. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the music ...

  • Page 274

    Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 satellite stations). Operating instructions (uconnect™ phone) — if equipped refer to “uconnect™ phone” in the uconnect™ ...

  • Page 275

    Connecting the ipod 姞 use the provided connection cable to connect an ipod 威 to the vehicle’s 16–pin connector port (which is located in the glove compartment on some vehicles). Once the ipod 威 is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s ipod 威 control system (ipod威 may take a few seconds to conn...

  • Page 276

    Faceplate. Once in the ipod 威 control mode, ipod威 audio tracks (if available from ipod 威) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. Play mode when switched to ipod 威 control mode, the ipod威 auto- matically starts play mode. In play mode, use the follow- ing buttons on the radio faceplate to con...

  • Page 277

    • while a track is playing, press the info button to see the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) for that track. Pressing the info button again jumps to the next screen of data for that track. Once all screens have been viewed, the last info button press will go back to the play m...

  • Page 278

    Fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display may be noticed. • during all list modes, the ipod威 displays all lists in “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backwards (coun...

  • Page 279

    Caution! • leaving the ipod威 (or any supported device) any- where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage the device. Follow the device manufacturer’s guidelines. • placing items on the ipod威, or connections to the ipod 威 in the vehicle, can cause damage to the devic...

  • Page 280

    Note: • if the radio has a usb port, refer to the appropriate uconnect™ multimedia radio user’s manual for ipod 威 or external usb device support capability. • connecting an ipod威 or consumer electronic audio device to the aux port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the ipo...

  • Page 281

    Note: if the audio device battery is completely dis- charged, it may not communicate with the ipod 威/usb/ mp3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the audio device connected to the ipod 威/usb/ mp3 control system may charge it to the required level. Using this feature by using i...

  • Page 282

    • turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while playing a track, skips to the next track or press vr button and say ⬙next track⬙. • turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click, will jump to the previous track in the list or press vr button and say ⬙previous track⬙ • jump backward in the...

  • Page 283

    Scan button again. During scan mode, pressing the seek and seek >> buttons will select the previ- ous and next tracks. • rnd button (available on sales code res radio only): pressing this button toggles between shuffle on and shuffle off modes for the ipod 威 or external usb device, or press vr butto...

  • Page 284

    • preset 2 – artists • preset 3 – albums • preset 4 – genres • preset 5 – audiobooks • preset 6 – podcasts • pressing a preset button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • to exit list mode without selecting a track, press the same preset...

  • Page 285

    Warning! 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 from your cellular phone to the uconnect™ phone system. Controlling btsa using radio buttons to get in...

  • Page 286

    Browse browsing is not available on a btsa device. Only the current song that is playing will display info. Video entertainment system (ves)™ — if equipped the optional video entertainment system (ves)™ is available with: • battery-powered two-channel remote control • two remote headphones • integra...

  • Page 287

    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 controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. Ves™ r...

  • Page 288

    The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume, and pressing 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 ...

  • Page 289

    Cd/dvd disc maintenance to 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...

  • Page 290

    Climate controls the climate control system allows you to regulate the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel below the radio. Note: during snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with outside temperature display, th...

  • Page 291

    Front blower control there are four blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the off position. Note: for vehicles equipped with remote start, the climate controls ...

  • Page 292

    Panel mode air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Bi-level mode air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Note: there is a difference in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the upp...

  • Page 293

    Recirculation control press this button to choose between outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle. A led will illuminate when you are in recircula- tion mode. Only use the recirculation mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust, and to cool the interio...

  • Page 294

    Economy mode if economy mode is desired, press the a/c button to turn off the led indicator and the a/c compressor. Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. Air conditioning operation push this button to engage the air conditioning (a/c). A led will illu- minate when the a/c s...

  • Page 295

    Automatic temperature control (atc) — if equipped • the automatic temperature control (atc) allows both driver and front passenger seat occupants to select individual comfort settings. • when occupants in the vehicle select an auto mode operation, auto blower operation is set by using rotary knobs o...

  • Page 296

    Automatic operation 1. Position the mode control knob to the auto position on the automatic temperature control (atc) panel. 2. Position the blower control knob in the auto posi- tion on the atc panel. 3. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and ...

  • Page 297

    Manual operation this system offers a full complement of manual override features. Note: each of these features operate independently from each other. If any one feature is controlled manually, the temperature doors will continue to operate automati- cally. There are six fixed blower speeds. Use thi...

  • Page 298

    Floor mode air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix mode air comes from the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while k...

  • Page 299

    Recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. The recirculation led will illuminate on the blower control knob when this button is selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the recirculation mode led and allow outside air into the vehicle. Note: in cold weather, use of recirculation ...

  • Page 300

    Window fogging and frosting vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside of the glass in mild, rainy and/or humid weather. Windows may frost on the inside of the glass in very cold weather. To clear the windows, select defrost or mix mode and increase the front blower speed. Do not use the recirculatio...

  • Page 301

    Operating tips 4 understanding your instrument panel 299.

  • Page 303: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –20°f or ⫺29°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308...

  • Page 304

    ▫ shifting procedure – manually shifted transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 ▫ transfer case position indicator light . . . . . . 327 ▫ electronically shifted transfer case (four-position switch) – if equipped . . . . . . . 328 ▫ shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 305

    䡵 driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 ▫ flowing/rising water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 ▫ shallow standing water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 䡵 off-road driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 ▫ after driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 306

    ▫ esc activation/malfunction indicator light and esc off indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 ▫ trailer sway control (tsc) – if equipped . . . 402 䡵 tire safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 ▫ tire markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 ▫ tire identific...

  • Page 307

    ▫ directional tires – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 426 ▫ dual rear wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 䡵 tire pressure monitor system (tpms) . . . . . . . 427 ▫ base system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 ▫ premium system – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . 432 ...

  • Page 308

    ▫ replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 ▫ maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 䡵 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 450 䡵 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 309

    Starting 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. Waiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter from overheating. Warnin...

  • Page 310

    Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or ⫺29°c) to ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is recommended. If engine fails to start if the engine fails to start after you have followed the “normal...

  • Page 311

    If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key fob is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key fob once the engine is running smoo...

  • Page 312

    Warning! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. Automatic transmission caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • shift into park only after the ve...

  • Page 313

    Key ignition park interlock this vehicle is equipped with a key ignition park inter- lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in park prior to turning the key fob to the lock position. The key fob can only be removed from the ignition switch when the ignition is in the lock position. Once th...

  • Page 314

    Never use park 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 park position. Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking...

  • Page 315

    Warning! (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 park, remove the key fob from the ignition, a...

  • Page 316

    Overdrive operation the overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically controlled fourth gear (overdrive). The transmission will automatically shift from third gear to overdrive if the following conditions are present: • the shift lever is in drive • the engine coolant has reached nor...

  • Page 317

    Performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure 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. The “tow/haul indicator light” will illuminate in the ins...

  • Page 318

    4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart 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. If the problem persists, park, reverse, and neutral will continue to oper- ate. Only second gear wil...

  • Page 319

    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. On vehicles equipped with 4.7l or 5.7l engines, use of ers (or tow/haul mode) also enables an additional underdrive gear which is not normally used during th...

  • Page 320

    Through third gear are underdrive gears, and fourth gear is direct drive. Ers fifth gear (overdrive) is the same as the normal fourth gear. When in the drive position in first through fourth gear, the first tap down (-), will display the ers designation for the current gear (the transmission will no...

  • Page 321

    Gear ranges do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral position into another gear range. Park this range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use park while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leav...

  • Page 322

    Warning! (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 park, remove the key fob from the ignition, a...

  • Page 323

    • the engine coolant (antifreeze) has reached normal operating temperature; • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the tow/haul switch has not been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. Note: if the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures...

  • Page 324

    When to use tow/haul mode when driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the tow/haul switch. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When...

  • Page 325

    The “tow/haul indicator light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation. If the tow/haul mode is desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is started. Torque converter clutch a...

  • Page 326

    Four-wheel drive operation — if equipped four-wheel drive trucks are equipped with either a manually shifted transfer case or an electronically shifted transfer case. Refer to the operating instructions for your transfer case, located in this section for further informa- tion. Manually shifted trans...

  • Page 327

    When operating your vehicle in 4l, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 2h or 4h positions at a given road speed. Take 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 circ...

  • Page 328

    For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position, see the information below: 2h rear-wheel drive high range - this range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads. 4h four-wheel drive high range - this range locks the front and rear driv...

  • Page 329

    2h or 4h ⇔ 4l with the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transmission into neutral. While the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to the desired position. Do not pause in transfer case neutral. Note: • pausing in transfer case ne...

  • Page 330

    Electronically shifted transfer case (four-position switch) – if equipped this is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by the 4wd control switch (transfer case switch), which is located on the instrument panel. This electronically shifted transfer case provides four mode positions: • tw...

  • Page 331

    Section for specific shifting instructions. The 4wd lock and 4wd low positions are designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4wd lock and 4wd low positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline compo- nents. Note: the transfer case...

  • Page 332

    The control knob back to the current position, wait five seconds, and retry selection. To find the shift require- ments, refer to the ⬙shifting procedure⬙ for your transfer case, located in this section. The “svc 4wd warning light” monitors the electronic shift four-wheel drive system. If this light...

  • Page 333

    Warning! You 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. The transfer case neutral position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle ...

  • Page 334

    Shifting procedure note: • if any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift. The position indicator light for the previous position will remain on and the newly selected posi- tion indicator light will continue to flash until all t...

  • Page 335

    Selected position indicator light will flash and the origi- nal position indicator light will remain on. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift. 2wd or 4wd lock ⇔ 4wd low note: when shifting into or out of 4wd low some gear noise may be heard. This noise is nor...

  • Page 336

    Note: • if steps 1 or 2 of either the preferred or alternate procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is on, until all requirements have been met. • the ignition switch mus...

  • Page 337

    • four-wheel drive low range (4wd low) • neutral (neutral) this electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two–wheel drive position (2wd) or four- wheel drive position (4wd auto) for normal street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads). Driving the vehicle in 2w...

  • Page 338

    Transfer case position indicator lights the transfer case position indicator lights (4wd, 4low, and 4wd auto) are located on the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection. When you select a different transfer case posi- tion, the position indicator lights will d...

  • Page 339

    Warning! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the “svc 4wd warning light” is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury. Note: do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. ...

  • Page 340

    For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position, see the information below: 2wd rear-wheel drive high range - this range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads. 4wd auto four-wheel drive auto range - this range sends power to the rea...

  • Page 341

    Position will remain on, and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met. To retry a shift: return the control knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five se...

  • Page 342

    2. Shift the transmission into neutral. 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control 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 complete stop. 2. Wi...

  • Page 343

    Stuck. The locking front and rear differentials should only be engaged during low-speed, extreme off-road situa- tions where one wheel is likely to not be in contact with the ground. It is not recommended to drive the vehicle with the differentials locked on pavement due to the reduced ability to tu...

  • Page 344

    Position to rear lock while traveling less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The rr indicator light will remain on when the rear axle is locked. Note: left to right wheel speed difference may be necessary to allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator light is flashing after placing the switch in the rear loc...

  • Page 345

    To unlock the rear axle; move the axle locker switch to axle unlock. The rear lock indicator light will go out when the rear axle is unlocked. Stabilizer/sway bar system — power wagon only your vehicle is equipped with an electronic disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar. This system allows greater front...

  • Page 346

    Warning! Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on hard surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h), you may lose control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury. The front stabilizer bar enhances vehicle stability and is necessary for main- taining control of the vehicle...

  • Page 347

    Warning! If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to on-road mode, vehicle stability is greatly reduced. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle over 18 mph (29 km/h). Driving faster than 18 mph (29 km/h) may cause loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury. Contact your loca...

  • Page 348

    Distance up the ramp divided by the wheelbase of the vehicle and multiplied by 1,000 is the rti. This vehicle has an rti of 655, which means you can articulate one front wheel 32 inches in the air while the other three wheels remain in contact with the ground. Water fording characteristics water for...

  • Page 349

    Your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no road signs, pos...

  • Page 350

    Driving in snow, mud and sand there is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in snow, mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to steering, acceleration and braking inputs. Therefore you should accelerate slowly, leave greater stopping distances and avoid abrupt vehicle maneuvers. You...

  • Page 351

    • sand – soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop. The key to driving in soft sand using the appropriate tire pressure, accelerating slowly, avoid- ing abrupt maneuvers and mainta...

  • Page 352

    Warning! Crossing obstacles can cause abrupt steering system loading which could cause you to loose control of your vehicle. Using a spotter there are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle or determine the correct path. Determining the correct path can be extremely difficult when you are c...

  • Page 353

    Caught in a rut, dig a small trench to the right or left at a 45-degree angle ahead of the front tires. Use the removed dirt to fill the rut ahead of the turnout you just created. You should now be able to drive out following the trench you just created at a 45-degree angle. Warning! There is an inc...

  • Page 354

    Caution! Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects increases the risk of underbody damage. Hill climbing hill climbing requires good judgment and a good under- standing of your abilities and your vehicle’s limitations. Hills can cause serious problems. Some are just too steep to climb and sho...

  • Page 355

    Fresh ⬙bite⬙ into the surface and will usually provide enough traction to complete the climb. If you do not make it to the top, place the vehicle in reverse and back straight down the grade using engine resistance along with the vehicle brakes. Warning! Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or t...

  • Page 356

    Sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable soils. If possible transverse the incline at an angle heading slightly up or down. Warning! Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover, which may result in severe injury. • if you stall or begin to lose headway – if you stall or...

  • Page 357

    Your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if something goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested water into the engine air intake. If the engine stalls do not attempt to restart it. Determine if it has ingested water first. The key ...

  • Page 358

    Crossing is the water depth, current and bottom con- ditions. On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in, effectively increasing the water level on the vehicle. Be sure to consider this when determining the depth and the ability to safely cross. • crossing puddles, pools, flooded areas or other standi...

  • Page 359

    Downstream out of control if the water is deep enough to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body. Before you proceed determine the speed of the current, the water’s depth, approach angle, bottom condition and if there are any obstacles, then cross at an angle heading slightly upstream u...

  • Page 360

    Vehicle recovery if you drive off-road, you may encounter a situation where you will need to recover your vehicle. Vehicle recovery should always be given consideration before attempting a questionable obstacle. You should never go off-road driving without the ability to recover your vehicle from a ...

  • Page 361

    • rock cycling your vehicle – rock cycling your ve- hicle is one of the easiest, fastest and most commonly used methods. This simply involves shifting your vehicle from drive to reverse, while applying throttle after each shift. During this process, for addi- tional traction, try turning your steeri...

  • Page 362

    Straps together using a 1 1 ⁄ 2 inch hard wood dowel. This will keep the straps from becoming knotted and is safer than using a clevis pin if the strap breaks. Next have the tow vehicle backup, leaving two to three feet worth of slack in the strap. Then the tow vehicle, using light throttle, should ...

  • Page 363

    Out of the situation in a slow controlled manner. This control works well for avoiding further vehicle dam- age. Once you decide it is time to use the winch look for a good anchor point. It needs to be strong enough to hold more than the vehicle’s weight and provide a direction of pull as straight a...

  • Page 364

    After driving off-road off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. • completely inspect...

  • Page 365

    • if you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation. Limited-slip differential the limited-slip differential provides add...

  • Page 366

    Driving on slippery surfaces acceleration rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull errati- cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear (driving) wheels. Warning! Ra...

  • Page 367

    Driving through water driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Flowing/rising water warning! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow...

  • Page 368

    Caution! (continued) • driving through standing water may cause dam- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.E., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.E., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through st...

  • Page 369

    Off-road driving tips care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, choose a mild angle and keep as little side tilt as possible. Keep the vehicle moving and make turns sl...

  • Page 370

    • 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. Warning! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. ...

  • Page 371

    2. Attach the hook to a suitable anchor point. Caution! Be certain the anchor will withstand the load re- quired to tension the wire rope. 3. Apply at least 500 lbs (227 kg) of tension to the rope while winding the rope. Always use care to ensure the rope does not pile up on one side of the drum and...

  • Page 372

    Understanding the features of your winch winch components 370 starting and operating.

  • Page 373

    1. Motor: the winch motor is powered by the vehicle charging system and features a thermal protection 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 remote control to be attached to the control pack t...

  • Page 374

    Winch accessories the following accessories are necessary to attach the winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe winching. Gloves: wire rope, through use, will develop ⬙barbs⬙ which can slice skin. It is ex- tremely important to wear protective gloves while oper- ating the winch or h...

  • Page 375

    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 re- moval. Tree trunk protector: typi- cally made of tough, high- quality nylon, it provides the operator an attachment point for the winch ...

  • Page 376

    Warning! (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. Always use a choker chain, wire choker...

  • Page 377

    3. Use the right equipment for the situation. 4. Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the wire rope to slip through your hands when handling the rope. 5. Only the operator should handle the wire rope and remote control. 6. Think safety at all times. Vehicle recovery using the winch caution! •...

  • Page 378

    1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and wire rope for damage. Do not use the winch if the mount is loose or rope shows excessive wear or damage. 2. Put on gloves. 3. Disengage the clutch to allow free spooling of the winch drum, rotate the clutch lever on the winch to disengage. Freespooling conserve...

  • Page 379

    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). 5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out enough wire rope to reach your anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain amount of tension on the wire as it ...

  • Page 380

    Caution! Always be certain the anchor you select will with- stand the load. Note: how to choose an anchor point: a secure anchor is critical to winching operations. An anchor must be strong enough to hold while winching. Natural an- chors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the cable as low as pos...

  • Page 381

    8. Lock the clutch. Lock the winch drum by rotating the clutch lever on the winch to engage. Note: always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. 9. Connect the remote control to the winch control box, located behind the front bumper. Be careful not to let the remote control cord dangle in...

  • Page 382

    10. Put wire rope under tension. Using the remote con- trol switch, slowly wind the wire rope until no slack remains. Once the wire rope is under tension, stand well clear of it and never step over it. 11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are secured and free of debris before continuing ...

  • Page 383

    13. In certain situations you may decide to throw a heavy blanket or similar object over the wire rope. A heavy blan- ket can absorb energy should the wire rope break. Place it on the wire rope midway be- tween the winch and the an- chor point. Do this before the wire rope is put under ten- sion. Do...

  • Page 384

    For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by the winch. Continue pulling until the vehicle is on stable ground. If you are able to drive the vehicle, the winching operation is complete. Note: • avoid overheating the winch motor. For extended winching, sto...

  • Page 385

    Section of the rope and reposition it to the opposite end of the drum, which will free up space for continued winching. 16. Secure vehicle. Once recovery of the vehicle’s is complete, be sure to secure the vehicle’s brakes and put the transmission in park. Release tension in the wire rope. 17. Disco...

  • Page 386

    Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle when spooled. Be sure any wire rope already on the spooling drum is wound tightly and evenly layered. Tighten and straighten the layer if necessary. Keep the wire rope under light tension and spool the wire rope back and onto the winch drum in even...

  • Page 387

    Rigging techniques various winching situations will require application of other winching techniques. These could range from too little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight line rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or main- taining a straight-line pulling situation. You will have to ...

  • Page 388

    All winching operations should have a straight line from the winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes the wire rope collecting on one side of the drum affecting pulling efficiency and damaging wire rope. A snatch block, secured to a point directly in front of the vehicle will enable you to c...

  • Page 389

    Vehicle’s frame/tow hook and run the wire rope through a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchor point. Do not attach the hook to the mounting kit. Secure to the anchor point with a tree trunk protector or choker chain. Attach the cle...

  • Page 390

    Caution! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur. Power steering fluid check checking the power steering fluid level at a define...

  • Page 391

    Multi-displacement system (mds) (if equipped) — 5.7l engine only this feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. Note: the mds ...

  • Page 392

    Note: • when the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “brake warning light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • this light only shows that the park...

  • Page 393

    Warning! (continued) • always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in park. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. Caution! If the brake system warning light...

  • Page 394

    Electronic brake control system your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes anti-lock brake sys- tem (abs), traction control system (tcs), brake assist system (bas), hill start assist (hsa), electronic stability control (esc) and trailer sway control (tsc)...

  • Page 395

    Pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s), and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the tcs functions similarly to a limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than th...

  • Page 396

    Warning! (continued) • the bas cannot prevent collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- planing. • the capabilities of a bas-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize t...

  • Page 397

    Warning! There may be situations on minor hills (i.E., less than 7%), with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer where the system will not activate and slight rolling may occur, which could cause a collision with an- other vehicle or object. Always remember the driver is responsible for brakin...

  • Page 398

    Warning! • if you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch. If so, when the brake pedal is released, there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision w...

  • Page 399

    3. With the engine running and the brake applied, rotate the steering wheel 180° counterclockwise from center. 4. Press the “esc off” switch four times within 20 sec- onds. The “esc off indicator light” should appear and disappear four times. 5. Rotate the steering wheel 360° clockwise (180° clock- ...

  • Page 400

    Esc uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, esc applies the brake of the appro- priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condi...

  • Page 401

    Indicator light ⬙ will be illuminated. All other stability features of esc function normally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than esc would nor- mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn esc on again, momentaril...

  • Page 402

    And the “esc off” message will appear in the odometer. Press and release the trip odometer button located on the instrument cluster to clear this message. Note: the “esc off” message will display and the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the park position from any other po...

  • Page 403

    Esc activation/malfunction indicator light and esc off indicator light the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “esc activation/malfunction indicator...

  • Page 404

    Trailer sway control (tsc) – if equipped the tsc system uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appro- priate actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to counteract the sw...

  • Page 405

    Tire safety information tire markings note: • p (passenger) - metric tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards. P-metric tires have the letter “p” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: p215/65r15 95h. • european-metric tire sizing is based on european design standar...

  • Page 406

    Tires designed to this standard have the letter “t” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: t145/80d18 103m. • high flotation tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 r15 lt. Tire sizing ...

  • Page 407

    Example: service description: 95 = load index — a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry h = speed symbol — a symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — the maximum speed corres...

  • Page 408

    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. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full tin, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the tin on the outboard side of...

  • Page 409

    Tire terminology and definitions term definition b-pillar the vehicle b-pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold tire pressure cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after ...

  • Page 410

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar. Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total wei...

  • Page 411

    3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading the vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to th...

  • Page 412

    4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “xxx” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 ...

  • Page 413

    5 starting and operating 411.

  • Page 414

    Warning! 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. Never overload them. Tires — general information tire pressure proper tire inflation pressur...

  • Page 415

    Warning! (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 pressures can cause uneven wear patterns...

  • Page 416

    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 pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.” cold tire infl...

  • Page 417

    Tire pressures for high speed operation the manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important. Increased tire pressure and ...

  • Page 418

    Spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel – if equipped the spare tire of your vehicle is equivalent in look and function as the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your ve...

  • Page 419

    Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity. Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically fo...

  • Page 420

    Your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Warning! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than ...

  • Page 421

    Tread wear indicators tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is wo...

  • Page 422

    Warning! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with...

  • Page 423

    Warning! • do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can caus...

  • Page 424

    Tire chains use “class s” chains, or other traction aids that meet sae type “s” specifications. Use “class u” chains on 2500/3500 model trucks, or other traction aids that meet sae type “u” specifica- tions. Note: chains must be the proper size for the vehicle as recommended by the chain manufacture...

  • Page 425

    Caution! (continued) • observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions on method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for usage. Always use the lower sug- gested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the manufacturer. These cautions apply...

  • Page 426

    Caution! Do not use tire chains on the front wheels of any model except for 3500 drw (dual rear wheel) trucks equipped with lt235/80r17e tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle. Do not use tire chains on the rear wheels ...

  • Page 427

    Tire rotation recommendations tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are...

  • Page 428

    Directional tires – if equipped for the r/t package with 22” tires & wheels, tire rotation must be performed with consideration of the tire rotation direction. The recommended rotation pattern for direc- tional tires is shown below. Dual rear wheels the tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be ...

  • Page 429

    Caution! 3500 dual rear tires have only one approved direc- tion of rotation. This is to accommodate the asym- metrical design (tread pattern) of the on/off-road tire and the use of outline white letter (owl) tires. • when replacing a flat, the spare tire may have to be remounted on the rim, or inst...

  • Page 430

    The tpms will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire. The tpms will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition e...

  • Page 431

    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. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us- ing replacement equipment that is not of the same size, t...

  • Page 432

    • seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the tpms will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Base system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each wh...

  • Page 433

    Turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the tpms to receive this information. Check tpms warning if a system fault is detected, the tpm telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will als...

  • Page 434

    Premium system – if equipped the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module. Note: it is particu...

  • Page 435

    Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those flashing in the evic graphic) to the vehicle’s recom- mended cold placard pressure inflation value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically upd...

  • Page 436

    Check tpms warning if a system fault is detected, the tpm telltale light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In addition, the evic will display a ⬙check tpm system⬙ message for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place o...

  • Page 437

    Vehicles 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. 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chi...

  • Page 438

    The tpms tire light load inflation switch will allow the driver to switch between the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold and the light load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold depending on the vehicle’s load condition. The tire and loading informat...

  • Page 439

    Tire light load inflation switch operation – if equipped • this vehicle may have different recommended tire pressure values between the front and rear tires as shown in both the tire loading information label and the supplemental tire pressure information label. It is also equipped to be driven with...

  • Page 440

    Tire pressure information label. The supplemental tire pressure information label is located on the rear face of the driver door opening. Use an accurate tire gauge to check the tire pressures when lowering all four tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be driven above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive ...

  • Page 441

    The max load inflation pressure (cold) values to switch the tpms system to the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold. If after pressing the tire light load inflation switch, and tire pressures are below the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold...

  • Page 442

    Use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines. 5.7l engine this engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide satisfactory fuel economy and performance when us- ing high quality unleaded gasoline having an o...

  • Page 443

    The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- 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 ethano...

  • Page 444

    To 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 reset the engine controller memory more extensive repairs will be required for prolo...

  • Page 445

    Fuel system cautions caution! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • the use of leaded gas is prohibited by federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- mance and damage the emission control system. • an out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfun...

  • Page 446

    Carbon monoxide warnings warning! 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. Never run the engine in a closed area such a...

  • Page 447

    Caution! Only vehicles with the e-85 fuel filler door label can operate on e-85. Ethanol fuel (e-85) e-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 fuel cap e-85 badge 5 starting and operating 445.

  • Page 448

    Warning! 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 e-85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame. Fuel...

  • Page 449

    • some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with e-85 and may form deposits in your engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline additive, such as mopar 威 injector cleanup or techron may be used. Selection of engine oil...

  • Page 450

    Replacement parts many components in your flexible fuel vehicle (ffv) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- patible parts. Caution! Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your veh...

  • Page 451

    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. •...

  • Page 452

    • when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. 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 “elect...

  • Page 453

    Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the gawr is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the gawr of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle gawr is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axl...

  • Page 454

    The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- cial scale to insure that the gvwr has not been exceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over the front and rear axle. Weigh- ing the vehicle...

  • Page 455

    Common towing definitions the following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load ...

  • Page 456

    Warning! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear gawr. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Tongue weight (tw) the tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by t...

  • Page 457

    Safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier tongue weights (tw) and may...

  • Page 458

    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. Example — with weight-distributing hitch (correct) example — improper adjustm...

  • Page 459

    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 truck bed. Trailer hitch classification the rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 5,000 l...

  • Page 460

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) note: for additional trailer towing information in- cluding maximum trailer and tongue weight rating for your vehicle, refer to the following website addresses: • http:// www.Dodge.Com/bodybuilder. • http:// www.Dodge.Ca (canada). Trailer and t...

  • Page 461

    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. Refer to “tire safety information/tire and loading in- formation placard” i...

  • Page 462

    Warning! 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 ...

  • Page 463

    Warning! (continued) 2. Gtw 3. Gawr 4. Trailer 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). Towing requirements – tires • do not attempt to tow a trailer w...

  • Page 464

    • an electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic brake controller is not required. • trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over...

  • Page 465

    Note: this module has been designed and verified for electric trailer brakes. To 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. This display m...

  • Page 466

    Manual brake control lever slide the manual brake control lever to the right to activate power to the trailer’s electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle’s brakes. If the manual brake control lever is activated while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power ...

  • Page 467

    Adjusting gain note: this should only be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of approximately 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h). 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...

  • Page 468

    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. There may be a increase in stopping distance or trailer instability which could result in d...

  • Page 469

    Towing requirements – trailer lights and wiring whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The trailer tow package will include a four and seven- pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har- ne...

  • Page 470

    Warning! 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. Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turni...

  • Page 471

    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. The automatic transmission flu...

  • Page 472

    Snowplow 1500 models only note: do not use this model vehicle for snowplow applications. Warning! 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. The airbags could deplo...

  • Page 473

    Warning! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely affect performance of the airbag system in a collision. Do not expect that the airbag will perform as de- scribed earlier in this manual caution! The “lamp out” indicator could illuminate if exte- rior lamps are not properly installed. Be...

  • Page 474

    The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow system, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers, options, and cargo, must not exceed either the gross vehicle weight (gvwr) or gross axle weight (gawr) ratings. These weights are specified on the safety com- pliance certification label on the...

  • Page 475

    Note: during snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with outside temperature display, the display may show higher temperatures than the outside ambient tempera- ture. The higher displayed temperature is due to blocked or reduced airflow to the underhood ambient tempera- ture sensor caused by the snowpl...

  • Page 476

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground two-wheel drive models four-wheel drive models flat tow none not allowed see instructions • automatic transmission in park • manual transmission in gear (not in neutral (n) ...

  • Page 477

    Recreational towing – two-wheel drive models do not flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowed only if the rear wheels are off the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly...

  • Page 478

    Must be placed in gear (not in neutral) for recre- ational towing. Refer to the following for the proper transfer case neutral shifting procedure for your vehicle. Caution! • front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or r...

  • Page 479

    Shifting into neutral (n) – manual shift transfer case (if equipped) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. Warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral (n) position without first fully engagin...

  • Page 480

    8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in drive or manual transmission in first gear. 10. Turn off the engine. 11. Firmly apply the parking brake. 12. Shi...

  • Page 481

    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 required to avoid gear clash. 7. Shift the automatic transmission into park, or place manual transmission in neutral. 8. Release the brake pedal. 9. Disconnec...

  • Page 482

    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 park. 2. Turn off the engine. 3. Turn the ignition swit...

  • Page 483

    14. Shift the transmission into park or place manual transmission in gear (not in neutral). Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into park with the transfer case in neutral and the engine running. With the transfer case in neutral, ensure that the engine is ...

  • Page 484

    Shifting out of neutral – electronic shift transfer case (if equipped) use the following procedure to prepare 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. 3. Insert the key fob into the ignition ...

  • Page 485

    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 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the transfer case neutral button and must continue to be met until the...

  • Page 487: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488 ▫ removing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 ▫ preparations ...

  • Page 488

    䡵 towing a disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514 ▫ towing without the ignition key fob . . . . . 516 ▫ two-wheel drive models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516 ▫ four-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517 486 what to do in emergencies.

  • Page 489

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the upper switch bank just below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the hazard warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press...

  • Page 490

    Warning! (continued) • the jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Jack location the jack and jack tools are stored und...

  • Page 491

    Jack and tools (1500 series) jack and tools (2500/3500 series) 6 what to do in emergencies 489.

  • Page 492

    Warning! 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 in...

  • Page 493

    Folding flap and rolling bag tying bag to jack with straps 6 what to do in emergencies 491.

  • Page 494

    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. Reinstall the plastic cover. Jack and tools tied j...

  • Page 495

    Removing the spare tire remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench handle cou...

  • Page 496

    It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare 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. Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, lev...

  • Page 497

    4. Place the shift lever into park. On four-wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4l position. 5. Turn the ignition off. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear ...

  • Page 498

    Warning! (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 tr...

  • Page 499

    Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. The tube extension may be used but is not required. 4x2 jacking location 4x4 jacking location 6 what to do in emergencies 497.

  • Page 500

    For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear 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. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel w...

  • Page 501

    Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. The tube extension, may be used, but is not required. For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the a...

  • Page 502

    For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear 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 spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel...

  • Page 503

    5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. On single rear-wheel (srw) trucks, install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the wheel nuts toward the wheel. On 3500 dual rear-wheel models (drw) the wheel nuts are a two-piece assembly with a flat face. Lightly tighten the w...

  • Page 504

    Hub caps/wheel covers — if equipped the hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground. For 2500/3500 single rear-wheel (srw) models, use the blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off. Insert the blade end into the pry-off notch and carefully pop off the hub cap w...

  • Page 505

    Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet. When replacing the hub caps, tilt the cap retainer over the lug nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with a rubber mallet. Be sure that the hub caps and wheel skins are firmly seated around the wheel. Wheel nuts all wheel nuts should be t...

  • Page 506

    8-stud — dual rear wheels dual wheels are flat-mounted and center-piloted. The lug nuts are a two-piece assembly. When the tires are being rotated or replaced, clean these lug nuts and add two drops of oil at the interface between the hex and the washer. Slots in the wheels will assist in properly o...

  • Page 507

    These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: 1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to a snug fit. 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the torques listed in the table. Go through the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved. Retigh...

  • Page 508

    Warning! 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. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and position it proper...

  • Page 509

    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 volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electr...

  • Page 510

    Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be s...

  • Page 511

    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. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper c...

  • Page 512

    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 discharged vehicle. If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have ...

  • Page 513

    Caution! • when “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- tween drive and reverse, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result. • revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. ...

  • Page 514

    Warning! • chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. • stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury. Caution! Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a vehicle stra...

  • Page 515

    6. Move the shift lever into the neutral position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in neutral. Center console shifter — if equipped to access the override, carefully remove (using a flat- bladed screwdriver) the override access cover which is located on the right of the shift lever gate. 1. Firml...

  • Page 516

    4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center con- sole. 5. Move the shift lever into the neutral position. 6. The vehicle may then be started in neutral. 7. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover. Towing a disabled vehicle thi...

  • Page 517

    Towing condition wheels off the ground 2wd models 4wd models flat tow none if transmission is operable: • trans in neutral • 30 mph max(48 km/h) • 15 miles (24 km) max distance see instructions in “recreational tow- ing” under “starting and operating” • auto trans in park • manual trans in gear ( no...

  • Page 518

    If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see brake/ transmission interlock manual override (under starting and operating, automatic transmission) for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the park position for towing. Caution! • do not attempt to use sling type equipment when tow...

  • Page 519

    Caution! Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km) with rear wheels on the ground can cause severe damage to the transmission. Such dam- age is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30...

  • Page 521: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 3.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522 䡵 engine compartment — 4.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523 䡵 engine compartment — 5.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524 䡵 onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) . . . . . . . 525 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . ....

  • Page 522

    ▫ windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 ▫ adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 ▫ exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537 ▫ cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 523

    䡵 fluids, lubricants and genuine parts . . . . . . . 576 ▫ engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576 ▫ chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577 7 maintaining your vehicle 521.

  • Page 524

    Engine compartment — 3.7l 1 — air cleaner filter 7 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 8 — power steering fluid reservoir 3 — engine oil dipstick 9 — engine oil fill 4 — brake fluid reservoir 10 — coolant pressure cap 5 — battery 11 — engine coolant reservoir 6...

  • Page 525

    Engine compartment — 4.7l 1 — air cleaner filter 7 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — automatic transmission dipstick 8 — power steering fluid reservoir 3 — engine oil dipstick 9 — engine oil fill 4 — brake fluid reservoir 10 — coolant pressure cap 5 — battery 11 — engine coolant reservoir 6 — integrated ...

  • Page 526

    Engine compartment — 5.7l 1 — air cleaner filter 7 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — automatic transmission dipstick 8 — integrated power module (fuses) 3 — engine oil fill 9 — power steering fluid reservoir 4 — engine oil dipstick 10 — coolant pressure cap 5 — brake fluid reservoir 11 — engine coolant r...

  • Page 527

    Onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) your 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. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide ex...

  • Page 528

    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). Emissions inspection and maintenance programs in some l...

  • Page 529

    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...

  • Page 530

    Dealer service your 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. Refer to these service manuals before attempting...

  • Page 531

    Caution! (continued) • your 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 ...

  • Page 532

    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 all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are api certified...

  • Page 533

    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 recom- me...

  • Page 534

    Engine air cleaner filter refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Warning! 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.) unles...

  • Page 535

    Warning! (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 volts. Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other. • battery posts, terminals, and related accessories...

  • Page 536

    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. Drive belt tension should also be checked at thi...

  • Page 537

    Refrigerant recovery and recycling r-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (hfc) that is endorsed by the environmental protection agency (epa) and is an ozone-saving product. However, the manufacturer recommends that air condi- tioning service be performed by authorized dealers ...

  • Page 538

    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 w...

  • Page 539

    Warning! 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. After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezi...

  • Page 540

    Warning! • 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. To avoid breathing co, refer to “safety tips/exhaust gas” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further...

  • Page 541

    Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage. Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in c...

  • Page 542

    Cooling system warning! You 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. Engine co...

  • Page 543

    Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Selection of coolant use only the manufacturer’s recommended engine cool- ant (antifreeze). Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genu- ine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Caution! • mixing of engine ...

  • Page 544

    Please review these recommendations for using hybrid organic additive technology (hoat) engine coolant (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • the manufacturer recommends using mopar威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) or equival...

  • Page 545

    Warning! • 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. To p...

  • Page 546

    The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- gine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, t...

  • Page 547

    • make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • 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 winter operation...

  • Page 548

    With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “mai...

  • Page 549

    Warning! (continued) • to 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 lowe...

  • Page 550

    Axles. The fluid level should be 5/8 in (16 mm) below the fill hole on 9 1/4 in manufacturer’s rear axles. For all 2500/3500 model axles, the fluid level should be 1/4” ± 1/4 in (6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm) below the fill hole on the 9.25 in front and 3/4 in ± 1/4 in (19 mm ± 6.4 mm) on 10.5 in rear axles. The...

  • Page 551

    Lubricant selection refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” 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 ...

  • Page 552

    Special additives automatic transmission fluid (atf) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple- mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- tives to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks...

  • Page 553

    5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides. The fluid level should be between the “hot” (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- ing temperature. Verify that solid coating of oil is seen on ...

  • Page 554

    Automatic transmission fluid and filter change refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Note: if the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter(s) should be changed. It is important that proper lubricant is used in the transmission. Refer to “f...

  • Page 555

    Washing • wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using mopar 威 car wash or equiva- lent, or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • if insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use mopar 威 super kleen bug...

  • Page 556

    • if you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • if your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired a...

  • Page 557

    • blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. • for tough stains, apply mopar威 total clean or equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • for grease stains, apply mopar威 multi-purpose cleaner or equivalent to a...

  • Page 558

    Cleaning headlights your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize...

  • Page 559

    Seat belt maintenance do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them. Dry ...

  • Page 560

    Warning! Do not use silicon-based protection products to clean your bedliner. Silicon-based products can become slippery and may result in personal injury. Spray-on bedliners are chemically-resistant to many different types of chemicals (including gasoline, oil, hydraulic fluids) for short periods o...

  • Page 561

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j01 40 amp green trailer tow j02 30 amp pink electric brake cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j03 30 amp pink diesel powertrain control module – if equipped j04 25 amp natural driver door node j05 25 amp natural passenger door node j06 40 amp gre...

  • Page 562

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j13 60 amp yellow main ignition off draw (iod) fuse j14 20 amp blue trailer tow lamps/park lamps j15 30 amp pink rear defroster j17 40 amp green starter motor sole- noid j18 20 amp blue powertrain control module transmis- sion range j19 60 amp yellow rad f...

  • Page 563

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m10 20 amp yellow hands free module/vanity lamp/universal garage door opener module m11 10 amp red climate control system m12 30 amp green radio/amplifier m13 20 amp yellow main #2 instrument cluster/wireless control module/ itm/siren/ multifunction switch...

  • Page 564

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m21 20 amp yellow automatic shut- down 3 m22 10 amp red horns (low/high) – right m23 10 amp red horns (low/high) – left m25 20 amp yellow fuel pump motor/ diesel lift pump – if equipped m26 10 amp red spare m27 10 amp red ignition switch m28 15 amp blue po...

  • Page 565

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description system module/ stoplamp switch m38 25 amp natural all door lock &unlock caution! • when installing the totally integrated power mod- ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water t...

  • Page 566

    • as an alternative to the above steps you may discon- nect the negative cables from both batteries. • any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.E., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower set...

  • Page 567

    Fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145 dual headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13 quad headlamp – low beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11 quad headlamp – high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005 front turn signal lamp (dual headlamp) . ....

  • Page 568

    6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws. 7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield. Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained through this access hole. 8. R...

  • Page 569

    10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket. 11. Replace bulb(s) as necessary. 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. • always use the correct bulb size and...

  • Page 570

    Rear tail/stop, turn signal and backup lamps 1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal. 2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post retainers in the outer box side ...

  • Page 571

    4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn to unlock it from the housing. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 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. 6. Reverse th...

  • Page 572

    2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body. 3. Turn the desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing. 4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket. Caution! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by...

  • Page 573

    • inside bulb: center high-mounted stop lamp 5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing. Cab top clearance lamps — if equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the lamp. 2. Rotate the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and pull it from the lamp assembly. 7 maintaining your vehicle 571.

  • Page 574

    3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. 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. Turn the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise to access the bulb. 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the sock...

  • Page 575

    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. Turn the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise and remove from assembly to access the bulb. 4. Pull the bulb straight out from socket. 5. Reverse the pro...

  • Page 576

    Fluid capacities 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...

  • Page 577

    U.S. Metric cooling system 3.7l engine (mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula or equivalent) 14 quarts 13 liters 4.7l engine (mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula or equivalent) 14 quarts 13 liters 5.7l engine — 1500 models (mopar 威 antifreeze/ coolant 5 year/100,0...

  • Page 578

    Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) or equivalent. Engine oil use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of chrysl...

  • Page 579

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission mopar 威 atf+4威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Transfer case mopar 威 atf+4威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Transfer case – bw44–44 only mopar 威 bw44–4...

  • Page 581: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 582 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 582

    Maintenance schedule the scheduled maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main- tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating condition...

  • Page 583

    Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “electronic vehicle information center...

  • Page 584

    Caution! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required maintenance intervals note: ** vehicles built with the 4.7l engine are equipped with sixteen spark plugs. One set is located on the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is located...

  • Page 585

    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). Odomet...

  • Page 586

    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). ❏ i...

  • Page 587

    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). Odo...

  • Page 588

    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). Odo...

  • Page 589

    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. ❏ replace the ignition cable...

  • Page 590

    72,000 miles (117,000 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 (117 000 km). ❏ lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏...

  • Page 591

    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). O...

  • Page 592

    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. ❏ replace the ignition cable...

  • Page 593

    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)....

  • Page 594

    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)....

  • Page 595

    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. ❏ replace the ignition cab...

  • Page 596

    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-roa...

  • Page 597

    † this maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. Warning! • you can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about...

  • Page 599: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 599 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 600

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60...

  • Page 601

    Suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle prepare for the appointment if you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager. ...

  • Page 602

    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 are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • if ...

  • Page 603

    Customer assistance for the hearing or speech impaired (tdd/tty) to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special tdd (telecommuni- cation devices for the deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a tdd...

  • Page 604

    We 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 are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to reso...

  • Page 605

    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 order a recall and remedy campaign. However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. T...

  • Page 606

    • service manuals these comprehensive service manuals provide the infor- mation that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, main- taining, servicing, and repairing chrysler group llc vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, an...

  • Page 607

    Department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following tire grading categories were established by the national highway traffic safety administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle....

  • Page 608

    Temperature grades the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the mater...

  • Page 609: Index

    Index 10

  • Page 610

    Adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 541 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 adjustable pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 air cleaner, engine (engine air cleaner filter) . . . 532 air conditioner maintenance . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 611

    Fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549,550 fluid type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549,577 gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 special additives . . . . . . ...

  • Page 612

    Caps, filler oil (engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388 radiator (coolant pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542 car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 carbon monoxide wa...

  • Page 613

    Coolant pressure cap (radiator cap) . . . . . . . . . . 542 cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 adding coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541 coolant capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574 coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 614

    Dvd player (video entertainment system™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 e-85 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 electric rear window defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 electrical power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 electronic brake control sy...

  • Page 615

    Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 enhanced accident response feature . . . . . . . . . . 63 ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 event data recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 exhaust gas caution . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 616

    Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233,235 ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 filler cap (gas cap...

  • Page 617

    Gvwr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 hands-free phone (uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 hazard driving through flowing, rising, or shallow standing water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 618

    Instrument panel and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 instrument panel lens cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556 integrated power module (fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 integrated trailer brake controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 interior appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 619

    Center mounted stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 check engine (malfunction indicator) . . . . . . . . 221 courtesy/reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 daytime running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 electronic stability program (esp) indicator . . . 401...

  • Page 620

    Lower anchors and tether for children (latch) . . 72 lubrication, body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 maintenance free battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532 maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 621

    Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212,213 off-pavement driving (off-road) . . . . . . . . . . 345,367 off-road driving (off-pavement) . . . . . . . . . . 345,367 oil change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215,233 oil change indicator, reset . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 622

    Phone, hands-free (uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 pickup box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 placard, tire and loading information . . . . . . . . . 408 power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 623

    Remote control starting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 remote keyless entry (rke) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 remote sound system (radio) controls . . . . . . . . 285 remote starting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 replacement keys . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 624

    Folding floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 rear folding . . . . . ....

  • Page 625

    Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,307 automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 engine fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 remote . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 626

    Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,504 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 high speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 life of tires . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 627

    Electronically shifted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328,334 fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311,316,549 fluid . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 628

    Warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602 washers, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,536 washing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 water driving through . . . . . ....

  • Page 629

    Installation of radio transmitting equipment special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be obs...

  • Page 630

    Dakota chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 1 2011 dakota 11 d241-126-ae fifth edition printed in u.S.A..