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RAM 2013 CHASSIS CAB 3500 Owner's Manual

Summary of 2013 CHASSIS CAB 3500

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    1135811cv1 13dd43-126-aa chassis cab chrysler 1" gutter 09/13/2012 13:48:58 chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 3 2013 chassis cab 13dd43-126-aa first edition printed in u.S.A. 3 5 0 0 / 4 5 0 0 / 5 5 0 0 c h a s s i s c a b chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 3 2013 ch...

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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 feat...

  • 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 identification number . . . . . . . .6 䡵 vehic...

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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 owners manual contains warnings against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire owners manual, you may miss important ...

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    Frame and underbody as well as the automobile infor- mation disclosure label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. Note: it is illegal to remove or alter the vin. Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seri...

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    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ ignition system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ removing key fob from ignition . . . . . . . . . .16 ▫ ...

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    ▫ to lock the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 ▫ programming additional transmitters. . . . . . . .28 ▫ transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . .28 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ▫ seat belts and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . .61 ▫ seat belt extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 ▫ driver and right front passenger supplemental restraint system (srs)...

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

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    Keyless ignition node (kin) — if equipped this feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is in the passenger compartment. The keyless ignition node (kin) has four operating positions, three of which are l...

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    Note: in case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the rke transmitter (key fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the key fob against the ...

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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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    Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/personal settings (customer-programmable features)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Caution! • if your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your key fob will become locked in the ignition. • do not attempt to re...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with keyless enter-n-go™ in the acc or on/run mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • do not ...

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    Sentry key 姞 the sentry key 威 immobilizer system prevents unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses a key fob with a factory-mated remot...

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    Caution! The sentry key 威 immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electr...

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    Note: when having the sentry key 威 immobilizer system serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. Customer key programming programming key fobs or rke transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. General information the sentry key 威 system complies with fcc rules par...

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    To arm the system the vehicle security alarm will set when you use the power door locks, or use the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed, the vehicle security light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds ...

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    Illuminated entry — if equipped the courtesy lights will turn on when you use the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door. This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “mirrors” in “understanding the features of y...

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    Note: inserting the key fob with rke transmitter into the ignition switch disables the system from responding to any button presses from that rke transmitter. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all rke transmitter buttons for all rke transmitters. Remot...

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    • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the lock button on a programmed rke transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer than ten seconds. Then, press and hold the unlock button while still holding the lock button. 2. Release both buttons...

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    • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the unlock button on a programmed rke transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer than ten seconds. Then, press and hold the lock button while still holding the unlock button. 2. Release both butto...

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    • for vehicles not equipped with the evic, perform the following procedure: 1. Press the lock button on a programmed rke trans- mitter for at least four seconds, but no longer than ten seconds. Then, press the panic button while still holding the lock button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time...

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    Note: • the interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition switch to the acc or on/run position while the panic alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will remain on. • you may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the vehicle when using the rke transmitter to turn off th...

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    General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and 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 received, including interference that may cause undesi...

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    How to use remote start all of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • shift lever in park • doors closed • hood closed • hazard switch off • brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • ignition key removed from ignition switch • battery at an acceptable cha...

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    • remote start aborted — hood ajar • remote start aborted — fuel low • remote start aborted — system fault • remote start disabled — start vehicle to reset the evic message stays active until the ignition is turned to the on/run position. To enter remote start mode press and release the remote start...

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    To exit remote start mode without driving the vehicle press and release the remote start button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. Note: to avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the remote start button for two seconds after rec...

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    Vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated. These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the ignition switch is turned to the on/run position. The remote start comfort system can be activated and deactivated through the electronic v...

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    The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on your vehicle. Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • for personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors as ...

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    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 accidentally locking your key fob in the vehicle. Remov- ing the key fob or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime wil...

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    Auto unlock doors programming — if equipped the auto unlock doors feature can be enabled or dis- abled as follows: for vehicles equipped with the evic, refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/personal settings (system setup)” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further inform...

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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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    Windows power windows – if equipped 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 the crew cab models. ...

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    Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pe...

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    To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto up operation, push down on the switch briefly. To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop. Note: if the window runs into any obstacle during the auto-closure, it wi...

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    Controls, press the window lock button again and return the switch to the released or up position. 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 su...

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    Note: • passive entry may be programmed on/off; refer to “uconnect 威 settings” in “understanding your instru- ment panel” for further information. • if wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the passive entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slo...

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    Note: if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver’s door handle. To select between “unlock driver door 1st press” and “unlock all doors 1st press”, refer to “uconnect 威 settings” in “understanding your instru- ment panel” for further inf...

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    To lock the vehicle’s doors with one of the vehicle’s passive entry rke transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle lock button to lock all doors. Do not grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the d...

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    Note: • after pressing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either passive entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking. • the pas...

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    Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and all passengers • advanced front air bags for driver and front passen- ger — if equipped • an energy-absorbing steering column and steering...

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    Warning! Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger advanced front air bag. An air bag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see ...

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    Warning! • relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. • being too close to the steeri...

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    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 your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be sure ever...

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    Lap/shoulder belt operating instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 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 fa...

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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 inju- ries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • a belt that is too loose will not protect you prop- erly. In a sudden stop you...

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    Warning! (continued) • a belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your s...

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    Warning! • a lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted belt may not protect you properly. In a collisi...

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    Regular cab front center three point belt 1. The front center seat belt on the regular cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger ...

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    Inserting latch plate in use position 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 55.

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    Warning! • if the black latch and black buckle are not properly connected when the seat belt is used by an occu- pant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision. • when reattaching the black latch and black buckle, ensure the seat ...

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average 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 t...

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    Seat belts in passenger seating positions the seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an automatic locking retractor (alr) or a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information refer to “installing child restraints using the v...

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    Warning! • the belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly automatic locking retractor (alr) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the service manual. • failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly...

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    How to disengage the automatic locking mode unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emer- gency) locking mode. Center lap belts — crew cab 威 only the front center seating position ha...

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    Unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), beltalert 威 will provide both audio and visual notification. The front passenger seat beltalert 威 is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. Beltalert 威 may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front pa...

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    Warning! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- tions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Driver and right front passenger ...

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    The advanced front air bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adj...

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    Advanced front air bag features the advanced front air bag system has multistage driver and front passenger (if equipped) air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the occupant restraint controller (orc). The first stage inflator is trig...

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    Knee impact bolsters the knee impact bolster helps protect the knees of the front passenger, and position the front occupant for the best interaction with the advanced front air bag. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, advanced front air bags (if equipped) work with the knee impact bolsters to ...

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    Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag. The orc monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the start or on/run position. If the key...

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    Driver and passenger (if equipped) advanced front air bag inflator units the driver and passenger (if equipped) advanced front air bag inflator units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. When the orc detects a collision requiring the advanced...

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    In order to reset the enhanced accident response system functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from ign on to ign off. 9-1-1 call operating instructions – if equipped 9-1-1 call operating instructions 1. Press the 9-1-1 call button on the rearview mirror; note: in case the 9-1...

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    To speak with you or other vehicle occupants and hear sounds occurring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s 9-1-1 call system will attempt to remain connected with the 9-1-1 operator until the 9-1-1 operator terminates the connec- tion. 5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate emergency res...

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    9-1-1 call system limitations vehicles sold in canada and mexico do not have 9-1-1 call system capabilities. 9-1-1 or other emergency line operators in canada and mexico may not answer or respond to 9-1-1 system calls. If the 9-1-1 call system detects a malfunction, any of the following may occur at...

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    • the ignition key is in off position; • the vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact; • the 9-1-1 call system software and/or hardware are damaged during a crash; • the vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon- nected during a vehicle crash; • wireless and/or global positioning satellite si...

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    Note: advanced front air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • the nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddeni...

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    Maintaining your air bag system warning! • modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the s...

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    Air bag warning light you will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The air bag warning light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenan...

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    • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, • how fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivia...

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    There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child. Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a la...

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    Summary of recommendations for restraining children in vehicles child size, height, weight or age recommended type of child restraint infants and toddlers children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint either an infant carrier ...

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    Infants and child restraints safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carrie...

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    Have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. All children whose weight or height is above t...

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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 seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether ...

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    Recommendations for attaching child restraints — quad cab 威/crew cab restraint type combined weight of the child + child restraint use any attachment method shown with an “x” below latch – lower anchors only seat belt only latch – lower anchors + top tether anchor seat belt + top tether anchor rear-...

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    Recommendations for attaching child restraints — standard cab, mega cab 威 restraint type combined weight of the child + child restraint use any attachment method shown with an “x” below latch – lower anchors only seat belt only latch – lower anchors + top tether anchor seat belt + top tether anchor ...

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    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. The latch system has three vehicle anchor points for installing latch- equipped child seats. The...

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    Latch positions for installing child restraints in this vehicle standard cab lower anchorage symbol 2 anchorages per seating position top tether anchorage symbol quad cab 威/crew cab full bench lower anchorage symbol 2 anchorages per seating position top tether anchorage symbol 84 things to know befo...

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    Quad cab 威/mega cab威/crew cab split bench lower anchorage symbol 2 anchorages per seating position top tether anchorage symbol 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 85.

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    Quad cab 威/crew cab what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the latch anchorage sys- tem to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use ...

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    Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower latch an- chorage? No never “share” a latch anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated latch lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child...

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    Mega cab 威/standard cab what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the latch anchorage sys- tem to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). ...

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    Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower latch an- chorage? No never “share” a latch anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated latch lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child...

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    Locating the latch anchorages — quad cab 威/mega cab威/crew cab the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run yo...

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    Cab models have tether strap anchorages located behind each of the rear seats. 1 — tether strap hook 2 — tether strap to child restraint 3 — tether anchor latch-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector t...

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    Anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center seat latch — st...

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    Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. To install a latch-compatible child restraint 1. If the selected seating position has a switchable auto- matic locking retract...

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    6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufac- turer’s instructions. 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt p...

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    Installing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt the seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight ar...

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    Lap/shoulder belt systems for installing child restraints in this vehicle standard cab quad cab 威/mega cab威/crew cab 96 things to know before starting your vehicle.

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    Quad cab 威/crew cab what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the tether anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? Weight limit of the child restraint always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a for- ward fa...

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    Mega cab 威/standard cab what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the tether anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) the tether anchor can be used with the seat belt until the combined weight of the child and th...

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    Installing a child restraint with a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing fro...

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    9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Installing a...

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    Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have trouble tightening the seat belt. If this happens, discon- nect the latch p...

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    Installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage regular and mega cab 威 trucks: in the regular cab truck, the top tether anchorages are located behind the center and right passenger seats. In the mega cab truck, the top tether anchorages are located behind each rear seating position. There...

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    2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchorage and the child seat. The tether strap should go between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint. You may need to adjust the head restraint to the upward position to pass the tether strap underneath the head...

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    Warning! Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger advanced front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rearward facing infant seat. Quad cab 威 or crew cab trucks: the top tether anchor- ages in this...

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    2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back, under the head restraint, through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind the center seat. 3. Pass the tether strap hook under the head restraint behind...

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    4. Attach the hook to the center tether strap loop (see diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Note: if there are child seats in both of the outboard (left and right) seating positions, the tether strap hooks of both child seats should be connecte...

  • Page 109

    2. Place a child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back, under the head restraint, through the tether strap loop behind the seat and over to the tether strap loop behind either the right or left outboard seat. 3. Pass the tether strap hook under th...

  • Page 110

    4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop (see diagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Installing three child restraints: 1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat. Route the tether straps following the directions for right a...

  • Page 111

    Warning! • an incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • if your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tethe...

  • Page 112

    Engine break-in recommendations a long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While crui...

  • Page 113

    • use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging. • observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators. • check the coolant and oil levels frequently. • vary throttle position at highway speeds when carry- ing or towing significant weight. Note: light duty operation such as lig...

  • Page 114

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Exhaust gas warning! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co), whi...

  • Page 115

    Vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger c...

  • Page 116

    Floor mat safety information always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in o...

  • Page 117

    Warning! (continued) • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • if required, mounting posts must be properly in- stalled, if not equipped...

  • Page 119: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . .122 ▫ automatic dimming mirror with rear view camera display — if equipp...

  • Page 120

    ▫ 40-20-40 front bench seat — if equipped . . . .136 ▫ head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 䡵 driver memory seat — if equipped . . . .139 ▫ programming the memory feature . . . . . . . . .140 ▫ linking and unlinking the remote keyless entry transmitter to memory . . . . . ....

  • Page 121

    ▫ flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 ▫ high/low beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . .156 ▫ windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 ▫ windshield wiper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 ▫ inter...

  • Page 122

    䡵 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 ▫ front seat cupholders — (40–20–40 seats) . . . .174 ▫ front instrument panel cupholders — floor storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 ▫ rear cupholder — crew cab . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 䡵 storage . . ...

  • Page 123

    Mirrors inside day/night mirror a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjus...

  • Page 124

    Automatic dimming mirror — if equipped a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can b...

  • Page 125

    Automatic dimming mirror with rear view camera display — if equipped a single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for m...

  • Page 126

    Warning! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or...

  • Page 127

    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. To adjust a mirror, press either the l (left) or r (right) button to select the mirror that y...

  • Page 128

    Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move heated mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster if equipped. Some vehicles may ...

  • Page 129

    “slide-on-rod” features of sun visor — if equipped the sun visor “slide-on-rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun. 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...

  • Page 130

    Trailer towing mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out- board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in or out). Note: fold the trailer towing mirrors rearwa...

  • Page 131

    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. (continued) warning! (continued) • do not allow ...

  • Page 132

    Driver’s power seat — if equipped some models may be equipped with an eight-way power driver’s seat. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. There are two power seat switches that are used to control the move- ment of the seat cushion and the seatback. ...

  • Page 133

    Adjusting the seat 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 the desired position has been reached. Adjusting the seat up or down the height of the seats...

  • Page 134

    Caution! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Tilting the seat up or down the angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in fou...

  • Page 135

    Power lumbar — if equipped vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lum...

  • Page 136

    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 137

    The ventilated seat switches are located in the switch bank in the center stack of the instrument panel just below the climate controls as well as soft keys located in the radio screen. The fans operate at two speeds, high and low. Press the switch once to choose high, press it a second time to choo...

  • Page 138

    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 139

    On some models the back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storage compartment. Head restraints head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the...

  • Page 140

    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. Rear head restraints the outboard head restraints can be adjusted. To raise the head r...

  • Page 141

    Driver memory seat — if equipped this feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals (if equipped) and a set of desired radio s...

  • Page 142

    Programming the memory feature note: to create a new memory profile, perform the following: vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the engine start/stop button and cycle the ignition to the on/run position (do not start the engine). 2. Adjust all memory p...

  • Page 143

    • the recall memory with remote linked to memory feature can be enabled through the electronic vehicle information center (evic), refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/customer-programmable features” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. Linking and unlin...

  • Page 144

    Memory position recall note: the vehicle must be in park to recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in park, a message will be displayed in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Driver one memory position recall • to recall the memory settings for driver...

  • Page 145

    To open and close the hood to open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch lever from right to left to release it, b...

  • Page 146

    Caution! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Warning! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle...

  • Page 147

    Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less suscep- tible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility ...

  • Page 148

    Automatic headlights — if equipped this system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch to the auto position. When the system is on, the headlight delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay o...

  • Page 149

    Daytime running lights (drl) — if equipped the headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except park. This provides a constant ⬙lights on⬙ condition until the ignition is turned off. The lights illuminate at less than 50% of normal inte...

  • Page 150

    Note: • smartbeam™ can be turned on or off using the uconnect威 system, refer to “uconnect 威 settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. • broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer ...

  • Page 151

    3. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the auto (a) to the on position. Parking lights and panel lights to turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the o (off) position. F...

  • Page 152

    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 switch is rotated to the off position, or the high beam is selected. Lights-on reminder if the headlights, parking...

  • Page 153

    This is also known as the ⬙party⬙ mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel as well as the ambient lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control right (brighter) or left (dim...

  • Page 154

    (rke) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing on the corresponding lens. 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 int...

  • Page 155

    Ambient light the overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- ity of the floor console area. Cargo light the cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo button. The cargo lights will also turn on for approximately 30 seconds...

  • Page 156

    Multifunction lever the multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 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 re...

  • Page 157

    Lane change assist tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Flash-to-pass you can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-...

  • Page 158

    Windshield wipers and washers windshield wipers the wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever. Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past the intermittent settings ...

  • Page 159

    Windshield washers to use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the second detent. Washer fluid will be sprayed and the wiper will operate for two to three cycles after the washer knob is released from this position. If the washer knob ...

  • Page 160

    Rain sensing wipers — if equipped this feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of ...

  • Page 161

    The rain sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions: • low ambient temperature — when the ignition is first turned on, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater tha...

  • Page 162

    Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the steering column firmly in place. Warning! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the ...

  • Page 163

    • the pedals can be adjusted with the ignition off. • the pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in reverse or when the electronic speed control sys- tem is on. The following messages will be displayed on vehicles equipped with the electronic vehicle informa- tion system (evic) if the pedals ...

  • Page 164

    Warning! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. Heated steering wheel — if equipped the steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated s...

  • Page 165

    Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures,...

  • Page 166

    Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- tronic speed control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the electronic speed control system can be reactivated by pushing the electronic speed control on/off but...

  • Page 167

    Vehicle will deactivate electronic speed control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the on/off button or turning the ignition switch off erases the set speed memory. To resume speed to resume a previously set speed, push the res (+) button and release. Resume can be used at any speed abo...

  • Page 168

    Note: the electronic speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without electronic speed control. Warning! Electronic speed control can be dangerous...

  • Page 169

    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 170

    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 automatically turn off after 15 minutes. Electrical power outlet...

  • Page 171

    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 172

    • center console when equipped with bucket seats. • inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment — if equipped. Power outlet — center console power outlet — upper lid 170 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 173

    • 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 positions. All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect t...

  • Page 174

    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 175

    For vehicles equipped with a floor console the cuphold- ers may be used. 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 device...

  • Page 176

    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. Cupholders front seat cupholders — (40–20–40 seats) the cupholders ...

  • Page 177

    Rear cupholder — crew cab crew cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located in the center armrest. 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. Crew cab rear armrest cupholder glove box 1...

  • Page 178

    To open the upper glove box push upward on the handle release. The glove box door will automatically open. To open the lower glove box, pull on the handle to release the latch and lower the door. Upper glove box lower glove box 176 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 179

    Door storage front door storage — if equipped storage areas and bottle holders (drivers side only) are located in the door trim panels. Rear door storage — crew cab storage compartments are located in both the driver and passenger door trim panels. Front door storage rear door storage 3 understandin...

  • Page 180

    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 and upper and lower storage area. Warning! • this armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the armrest could be seri...

  • Page 181

    With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin. Upper storage compartment lower storage bin 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 179.

  • Page 182

    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 while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injur...

  • Page 183

    Storage and seats (crew cab) the crew cab models provide additional storage under the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com- partment. To open the storage compartments, lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid. Caution! Always lift the storage compartment lids by using ...

  • Page 184

    Plastic grocery bag retainers (regular cab models) retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat. Rear window features rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel. Press thi...

  • Page 185

    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements....

  • Page 187: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . .187 䡵 instrument cluster — premium . . . . . . .188 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . .189 䡵 electronic vehicle information center (evic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 ▫ electroni...

  • Page 188

    䡵 uconnect威 access radios — if equipped . .239 䡵 ipod威/usb/mp3 control — if equipped . .239 䡵 steering wheel audio controls — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240 ▫ radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 ▫ cd player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 189

    Instrument panel features 1 — headlight switch 7 — 115v power inverter outlet 13 — gear selector/transfer case position switch 2 — instrument cluster 8 — power outlet 14 — ignition switch 3 — radio 9 — lower switch bank (engine start/stop, esc off, tow/haul, electronic trailer brake, air suspension,...

  • Page 190

    Instrument cluster — premium 188 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 191

    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 operation over 3200 rpm (redline) can result in significant damage that ...

  • Page 192

    Come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remain on until the vehicle is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the condition investigated promptly. If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it suggests a ...

  • Page 193

    Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator remains on and does not flash, or flashes at a rapid rate. 5. Voltmeter when the engine is running, the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage. The pointer should stay within the normal range if the battery is charged. If the poi...

  • Page 194

    The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the brake warning light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a...

  • Page 195

    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the on/run position. Note: this light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 7. High beam indicator this light shows that the high beam headlights are on...

  • Page 196

    10. Oil pressure warning light this light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns o...

  • Page 197

    16. Tire pressure monitoring telltale light each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (if your vehicle has tires of a differ...

  • Page 198

    Alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tpms from functioning properly. Always check the tpms malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the tpms to continue to function proper...

  • Page 199

    Note: the highest available transmission gear is dis- played in the lower right corner of the electronic vehicle information center (evic) whenever the electronic range select (ers) feature is active. Use the +/- selector on the shift lever to activate ers. Refer to “automatic transmission” in “star...

  • Page 200

    Note: the “esc off indicator light” and the “esc activation/ malfunction indicator light” come on momentarily 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 buzzi...

  • Page 201

    Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “maintaining your vehicle.” follow the warnings unde...

  • Page 202

    This system 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: • digital speedometer • vehicle info • fuel economy info • trip a • trip b • stop/start info (if equipped) • trailer tow • audio • store...

  • Page 203

    • up arrow button press and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and sub- menus (fuel economy, trip a, trip b, audio, stored messages, screen set up). • down arrow button press and release the down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and sub-menus (fue...

  • Page 204

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) displays the evic displays are located in the center portion of the cluster and consists of eight sections: 1. Main screen — the inner ring of the display will illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for critical ...

  • Page 205

    8. 4wd status 9. Selectable gauge 2 10. Selectable gauge 1 the main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu. The main display area also displays “pop up” messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- ing or information message...

  • Page 206

    Seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this message type is “automatic high beams on”. Engine oil change indicator system oil change required your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “oil change required” message will flash in the evic display ...

  • Page 207

    2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the off/lock position. Note: if the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Electronic v...

  • Page 208

    • brake fluid low • service electronic braking system • engine temperature hot • battery voltage low • service electronic throttle control • lights on • right turn signal light out • left turn signal light out • turn signal on • vehicle not in park • key in ignition • key in ignition lights on • rem...

  • Page 209

    • door open • doors open • gear not available • shift not allowed • shift to neutral then drive or reverse • autostick unavailable service required • automatic unavailable use autostick service req. • transmission getting hot press brake • trans. Hot stop safely shift to park wait to cool • transmis...

  • Page 210

    • low coolant level indicator this telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle coolant level is low. • transmission temperature warning telltale this telltale indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this telltal...

  • Page 211

    Warning! If you continue operating the vehicle when the transmission temperature warning light is illumi- nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. Evic white telltales • electronic speed control ready this light will turn o...

  • Page 212

    • charging system light this light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it means that the ...

  • Page 213

    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 vehicle. If...

  • Page 214

    Digital speedometer press and release the up or down arrow button until the digital display icon is high- lighted in the evic. Press and release the select/right arrow button to change the display between km/h and mph. Vehicle info (customer information features) press and release the up or down arr...

  • Page 215

    Press and release the up or down arrow button until “tire pressure” is highlighted in the evic. Press and release the select/right arrow button and one of the following will be displayed: if tire pressure is ok for all tires a vehicle icon is displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the...

  • Page 216

    Trip b press and release the up or down arrow button until the trip b icon is highlighted in the evic. The trip b information will display the following: • distance • average fuel economy • average speed • elapsed time hold the select/right arrow button to reset all the information. Fuel economy pre...

  • Page 217

    Trailer tow press and release the up or down arrow button until the trailer tow icon is highlighted. Press the select/right arrow button and the next screen will display the following trailer trip information: • trailer trip • trailer brake audio press and release the up or down arrow button until t...

  • Page 218

    Press and release the select/right arrow button to display one of the following choices. For vehicles equipped with a 7” evic screen and not equipped with a uconnect 威 access 8.4 radio. Personal settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in park. Use the up or dow...

  • Page 219

    Nav–turn by turn – if equipped when this feature is selected, the navigation system utilizes voice commands, guiding through the drive route, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destina- tion is reached. To make your selection, press and release the select button until a check-mark appears ne...

  • Page 220

    Check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. When the system is deactivated, the system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation. Hill start assist (hsa) when on is selected, the hsa system is active. Refer to “electronic brake control system” in “starting and operating...

  • Page 221

    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. Automatic high beams — if equipped when this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To m...

  • Page 222

    Feature showing the system has been activated, or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Auto unlock doors when this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the park or neutral position and the driver’s door is ope...

  • Page 223

    When unlock all doors on 1st press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the rke transmitter unlock button. To make your selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is high- lighted, then press and release the select button until a check-mark appears next to th...

  • Page 224

    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. Easy exit seat — if equipped when this feature is selected it provides automatic driver seat ...

  • Page 225

    Trailer brake type when this feature is selected, the trailer brake type can be changed between “light electric”, “heavy electric”, “light eoh” and “heavy eoh”. To make your selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is high- lighted, then press and release the select button until a ch...

  • Page 226

    • time • range to empty (rte) • average mpg • current mpg • trip a • trip b • trailer trip (distance only) • trailer brake gain upper right • none • compass (default setting) • outside temp • trans temp • oil temp • time • range to empty (rte) • average mpg • current mpg • trip a • trip b • trailer ...

  • Page 227

    • trans temp • oil temp • time • range • avg mpg • current mpg • trailer brake gain lower right • none (default setting) • compass • outside temp • trans temp • oil temp • time • range • avg mpg • current mpg • trailer brake gain restore to defaults (restores all settings to default settings) • canc...

  • Page 228

    Hard-keys hard-keys are located below the uconnect 威 access sys- tem in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a scroll/enter control knob located on the right side of the climate controls in the center of the instru- ment panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and c...

  • Page 229

    Next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- lected. Once the setting is complete either press the back arrow soft-key or the back hard-key to return to the previous menu or press the x soft-key to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the up or down arrow soft-keys on the right side ...

  • Page 230

    Language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • units when in this display, you may select to have the evic, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed between us and...

  • Page 231

    • fuel saver display in cluster the “eco” message is located in the instrument cluster display, this message can be turned on or off. To make your selection, touch the fuel saver display soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back ...

  • Page 232

    Check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Safety / assistance after pressing the safety / assistance soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available. • park assist the rear park ass...

  • Page 233

    Disappear. The parkview 威 camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear license plate. To make your selection, touch the parkview 威 backup camera soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the...

  • Page 234

    • headlight illumination on 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 the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. To change the illuminated approach status, touch the + or - soft-key to select your...

  • Page 235

    • flash headlights with lock when this feature is selected, the headlights will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make your selection, touch the flash h...

  • Page 236

    Touch the sound horn with lock soft-key, until a check- mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • sound horn with remote start when this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the remote start is activ...

  • Page 237

    Your selection, touch the passive entry soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Refer to “keyless enter-n- go™” in “things to know before starting your vehicle”. • memory to fob — if e...

  • Page 238

    Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Engine off options after pressing the engine off options soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available. • engine off power delay whe...

  • Page 239

    Note: keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as ipod’s, mobile phones, laptops and radar detectors. This is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor, and it may give false readings. • perform compass calibration touch...

  • Page 240

    • equalizer when in this display you may adjust the bass, mid and treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. Note: bass/mid/treble allow you to simply slide your fin...

  • Page 241

    • channel skip siriusxm™ can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning. To make your selection, touch the channel skip soft-key, select the channels you would like to skip followed by pressing the arrow b...

  • Page 242

    Ipod 威 control supports mini, 4g, photo, nano, 5g ipod威 and iphone 威 devices. Some ipod威 software versions may not fully support the ipod 威 control features. Please visit apple’s website for software updates. For further information, refer to the uconnect 威 access user’s manual. Steering wheel audio...

  • Page 243

    The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to radio, cd or other valid audio source. The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following d...

  • Page 244

    4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high. Note: if you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar d...

  • Page 245

    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 246

    Temperature control use this control to regulate the tem- perature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the knob coun- terclockwise, from top center into the blue area of the scale, indicates cooler temperatures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red area, indicates warmer tempe...

  • Page 247

    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 upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort dur...

  • Page 248

    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 recirculation mode. Only use the recirculation mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior ...

  • Page 249

    Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem- perature. Also, make sure to select only panel, bi-level or floor modes. Stop/start system – if equipped while in an autostop, the climate controls system may automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort. Customer settings will be mai...

  • Page 250

    Manual climate controls with touch-screen — if equipped hard-keys the hard-keys located below the radio touch-screen. Soft-keys soft-keys are accessible on the radio touch-screen. Climate controls — hard-keys temperature controls — soft-keys 248 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 251

    Button descriptions (applies to both hard-keys and soft-keys) 1. A/c button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when a/c is on. Performing this function again will cause the a/c operation to switch into manual mode and the a/c indicator will turn off. 2. Recirc...

  • Page 252

    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements....

  • Page 253

    Note: bi-level mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. • floor mode air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. • mix mode air come...

  • Page 254

    7. Climate control off button press and release this button to turn the climate control on/off. 8. Temperature control down button push the button for cooler temperature settings. On the touch-screen, slide the temperature bar towards the blue arrow soft-key for cooler temperature settings. 9. Tempe...

  • Page 255

    Automatic climate controls with touch-screen — if equipped hard-keys the hard-keys located below the radio touch-screen. Soft-keys soft-keys are accessible on the radio touch-screen. Dual zone automatic climate controls — hard-keys dual zone automatic temperature controls — soft-keys 4 understanding...

  • Page 256

    Button descriptions (applies to both hard-keys and soft-keys) 1. A/c button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when a/c is on. Performing this function again will cause the a/c operation to switch into manual mode and the a/c indicator will turn off. 2. Recirc...

  • Page 257

    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements....

  • Page 258

    Note: bi-level mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. • floor mode air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. • mix mode air come...

  • Page 259

    7. Climate control off button press and release this button to turn the climate control on/off. 8. Driver temperature controls push the up button for warmer temperature settings. Push the down button for cooler temperature settings. On the touch-screen, slide the temperature bar towards the red arro...

  • Page 260

    Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger tem- perature hard or soft control buttons. Once the desired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level. When the system is set up for your co...

  • Page 261

    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 mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation mode is not allowed in defrost mode to improve wind...

  • Page 262

    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 263

    Operating tips chart 4 understanding your instrument panel 261.

  • Page 265: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –20°f or −29°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 ▫ ...

  • Page 266

    ▫ electronically shifted transfer case (four-position switch) – if equipped . . . . . . .288 ▫ shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292 䡵 limited-slip differential . . . . . . . . . . . . .294 䡵 driving on slippery surfaces . . . . . . . . .295 ▫ acceleration . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 267

    ▫ summer or three season tires – if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 ▫ spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel – if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 ▫ compact spare tire – if equipped . . . . . . . . .322 ▫ full size spare – if equipped . . . . . ...

  • Page 268

    䡵 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338 ▫ certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338 䡵 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341 ▫ common towing definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . .341 ▫ trailer hitch classification . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 269

    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 270

    Automatic transmission start the engine with the shift lever in the neutral or park position. Apply the brake before shifting into any driving range. Note: this vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be pressed to shift out of park. Tip start feature ...

  • Page 271

    Warning! • never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic tr...

  • Page 272

    Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. 3500 models — 5.7l engine only the engine block heater cord is routed t...

  • Page 273

    Caution! (continued) • do not shift between park, reverse, neutral, or drive when the engine is above idle speed. • before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. Note: you must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of park. Warning! • it is danger...

  • Page 274

    Warning! (continued) • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking bra...

  • Page 275

    Brake/transmission shift interlock system this vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (btsi) that holds the transmission shifter in park unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of park, the ignition switch must be turned to the on/run position (engi...

  • Page 276

    Only shift from drive to park or reverse when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears. The transmission shift lever has only park, reverse, neutral, and drive shift positions. Manual down- shifts can...

  • Page 277

    Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- ment and possible injury or damage. • your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in park. Check by trying to mo...

  • Page 278

    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, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, turn the engine off, and ...

  • Page 279

    Caution! • before moving the shift lever out of park, you must turn the ignition switch from the off posi- tion to the on/run position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear ran...

  • Page 280

    Warning! Do not coast in neutral and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Caution! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any oth...

  • Page 281

    If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. If the transmission becomes extremely h...

  • Page 282

    Selected. Park, reverse, and neutral will continue to operate. The malfunction indicator light (mil) may be illuminated. Limp home mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- aging the transmission. In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can b...

  • Page 283

    Shifting between all available gears. Tapping the ers (-) switch will activate ers mode, display the current gear in the instrument cluster, and maintain that gear as the top available gear. Once in ers mode, tapping ers (-) or (+) will change the top available gear. To exit ers mode, simply press a...

  • Page 284

    Overdrive operation the automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled overdrive (fifth and sixth gears). The trans- mission will automatically shift into overdrive if the following conditions are present: • the shift lever is in the drive position, • the transmission fluid has reached...

  • Page 285

    The “tow/haul indicator light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate that tow/haul mode has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation. Normal operation is always the default at engine start-up. If tow/haul mode is desired, the switch must be pressed ...

  • Page 286

    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 287

    The transfer case is shifted into either the 4h or 4l position. There is no light for the 2h or neutral positions. 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 e...

  • Page 288

    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 289

    Vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 2h or 4h to 4l with the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transmission ...

  • Page 290

    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 291

    Desired position. Refer to “shifting procedure” in this 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 damag...

  • Page 292

    If one or more shift conditions are not met: 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain on. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- tinue to flash. 3. The transfer case will not shift. Note: before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requiremen...

  • Page 293

    Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the drivetrain. Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do ...

  • Page 294

    N neutral - this range disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” for further information. Shifting procedure note: • if any of the requirements to select a new tran...

  • Page 295

    Note: the four-wheel drive system will not allow shifts between 2wd/4wd lock if the front and/or rear wheels are spinning (no traction). In this situation, the selected position indicator light will flash and the origi- nal position indicator light will remain on. At this time, reduce speed and stop...

  • Page 296

    3. 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. Note: • if steps 1 or 2 of either the preferred or alternate procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, then ...

  • Page 297

    Warning! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground since the vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground. You could lose control of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear ...

  • Page 298

    Traction when driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau- tions shoul...

  • Page 299

    Shallow standing water although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water, consider the following caution and warning before doing so. Caution! • always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the...

  • Page 300

    Warning! • driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stopping distances. Therefore, after driving throu...

  • Page 301

    • upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any way damage the steering system. Warning! Continued operation with ...

  • Page 302

    The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch on, the “br...

  • Page 303

    On the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of park. The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. Warning! • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in...

  • Page 304

    Caution! If the “brake warning light” remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Brake system if power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine...

  • Page 305

    Four-wheel anti-lock brake system warning! The four-wheel anti-lock brake system contains sophisticated electronic equipment. It may be sus- ceptible to interference caused by improperly in- stalled or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interference can cause possible loss of anti-lock b...

  • Page 306

    Abs warning light the abs includes an amber warning light. When the light is illuminated, the abs is not functioning. The system reverts to standard, non-anti-lock brakes. Warning! • pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping makes the stop...

  • Page 307

    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 308

    Compact spare tires have the letter “t” or “s” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. 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 chart e...

  • Page 309

    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 310

    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 311

    Tire terminology and definitions term definition b-pillar the vehicle b-pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or ...

  • Page 312

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire and loading information placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Tire placard location 310 starting and operating.

  • Page 313

    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 weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loa...

  • Page 314

    Note: under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (gawrs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on gawrs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “vehicle loading” in this section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your ...

  • Page 315

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult th...

  • Page 316

    314 starting and operating.

  • Page 317

    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 318

    Warning! (continued) • unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle 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 pat- terns...

  • Page 319

    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 320

    Tire inflation pressure – 4500/5500 with steel carcass ply tires this type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewall. As such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Adjusting tire pressure must be performed by personnel trained, supervised and equipped accordingly. Inflation press...

  • Page 321

    4500/5500 tire inflation 5 starting and operating 319.

  • Page 322

    When adjusting inflation pressure to a tire and wheel assembly mounted on a vehicle, use a remote mount automatic inflation kit or see your authorized dealer. Note: never attempt to re-inflate a tire and wheel assembly which has been run flat or is extremely under- inflated without first removing th...

  • Page 323

    Radial ply tires warning! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause a collision. Al- ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or six, in the case of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine them wi...

  • Page 324

    Rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern. If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo- rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your ve...

  • Page 325

    Warning! Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnin...

  • Page 326

    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 the speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on your tire and loading info...

  • Page 327

    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 worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Life of tire the service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors includi...

  • Page 328

    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 329

    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 330

    Tire chains use “class u” chains or other traction aids that meet sae type “u” specifications. Note: chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain manufacturer. Caution! To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: • because of li...

  • Page 331

    These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of your 4x2 trucks. Note: • the use of class “u” chains is permitted on the front and rear of 4x4 vehicles, trucks with dual rear wheels and lt235/80r17 ...

  • Page 332

    If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with y...

  • Page 333

    Note: on canadian vehicles only, if your vehicle is equipped with all-season type tires on the front and on/off road type tires mounted on the rear, do not use a front to back rotation pattern. Instead, rotate your tires side to side at the recommended intervals. Dual rear wheels the tires used on d...

  • Page 334

    Caution! 4500/5500 dual rear tires have only one approved direction of rotation. This is to accommodate the asymmetrical design (tread pattern) of the on/off road tire. • when replacing a flat, the spare tire may have to be remounted on the rim or installed at a different location to maintain the co...

  • Page 335

    Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of “regular” gasoline be- fore considering service for the vehicle. Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specific...

  • Page 336

    Problems that result from using gasoline containing methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under warranty. E-85 usage in non-flex fuel vehicles non-ffv vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- ing 10% ethanol ...

  • Page 337

    Of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gasoline contains mmt. It is even more important to look for gasolines without mmt in canada, because mmt can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the united state...

  • Page 338

    Caution! (continued) • the use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as octane enhancers are not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor- mance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the respon...

  • Page 339

    Warning! (continued) • guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. Adding fuel caution! • damage to the fuel system...

  • Page 340

    Note: tighten the gas cap 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the malfunction indicator light will come on, be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. Warning! A fire may resu...

  • Page 341

    Included on this label and indicates the month, day and hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your vin. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) the gvwr is the total permissible weight of your vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo. The lab...

  • Page 342

    Curb weight the curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a comm...

  • Page 343

    Trailer towing in this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. To maintain warranty coverage, follow t...

  • Page 344

    Gross axle weight rating (gawr) the gawr is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear gawr. Refer to “vehicle loading/vehicle certifica- tion label” in “starting and operating” for...

  • Page 345

    Weight-carrying hitch a weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the truck. These kind of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they are commonly used to tow small- and medium- sized ...

  • Page 346

    Fifth-wheel hitch the fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck hitch the gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which atta...

  • Page 347

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) note: refer to the following website address for your specific vehicle’s “base weights/gcw/payload/ trailer tow” information and restrictions based on the type of trailer hitch: • http://www.Dodge.Com/bodybuilder trailer and tongue weight alway...

  • Page 348

    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 information placard” in ...

  • Page 349

    Warning! (continued) control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have a collision. • when hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam- age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspens...

  • Page 350

    Towing requirements – tires • do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. • proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “tires – general information” in “starting and oper- ating” for proper tire inflation proce...

  • Page 351

    Caution! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. Warning! • do not connect trailer brake...

  • Page 352

    Note: this module has been designed and verified with electric trailer brakes and new electric over hydrau- lic systems. Some previous eoh systems may not be compatible with itbm. The user interface consists of the following: manual brake control lever slide the manual brake control lever to the rig...

  • Page 353

    Sliding the manual brake control lever will display the gain setting for 10 seconds and the “trailer brake status indicator light” will not be displayed. If a fault is detected in the trailer wiring or the integrated trailer brake module (itbm), the “trailer brake status indicator light” will flash....

  • Page 354

    4. Press the up or down button on the steering wheel until “vehicle settings” appears on the screen. 5. Press the right arrow on the steering wheel to enter “vehicle settings”. 6. Press the up or down buttons until trailer brake type appears on the screen. Note:1500 models only – light electric and ...

  • Page 355

    * the suggested selection depends and may change depending on the customer preferences for braking per- formance. Condition of the trailer brakes, driving and road state may also affect the selection. Evic display messages the trailer brake control interacts with the electronic vehicle information c...

  • Page 356

    Note: • an aftermarket controller may be available for use with trailers with air or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brake systems. To determine the type of brakes on your trailer and the availability of controllers, check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer. • removal of the itbm will cause er...

  • Page 357

    Tow/haul mode or select a lower gear range (using the electronic range select (ers) shift control). Note: using tow/haul mode, or selecting a lower gear range (using the ers shift control) while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve performance and extend transmission lif...

  • Page 358

    Cooling system to reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: city driving when stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- mission into neutral and increase engine idle speed. Highway driving reduce speed. Air conditioning turn off temporarily. Sn...

  • Page 359

    Caution! The “lamp out” indicator could illuminate if exte- rior lamps are not properly installed. Before plowing • check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid level. • check the mounting bolts and nuts for proper tightness. • check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear. The cutt...

  • Page 360

    Note: detach the snowplow when transporting pas- sengers. Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to specifica- tions at the factory without consideration for the weight of the plow. Front end toe-in should be checked and reset if necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow season. This wil...

  • Page 361

    When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and drive- train damage, the following precautions should be ob- served. • operate with transfer case in 4l when plowing small or congested areas where speeds are not likely to exceed 15 mph (24 km/h). At higher speeds operate in 4h. • vehicles with automatic...

  • Page 362

    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)...

  • Page 363

    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 364

    Recreational towing – four-wheel drive models note: both the manual shift and electronic shift trans- fer cases must be shifted into neutral (n) for recre- ational towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into park for recreational towing. Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in n...

  • Page 365

    Caution! (continued) • do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case, causing damage to internal parts. • do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. Shifting into neutral (n) use the following procedure to...

  • Page 366

    3. Press and hold the brake pedal. 4. Depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission. 5. If the transfer case is in 4wd auto (if equipped), press a selector button or rotate the selector switch to shift the transfer case into the 2wd or 4wd lock position. • with manual shift transfer case, shift ...

  • Page 367

    12. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. 13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar. 14. Release the parking brake. Note: with electronic shift transfer case: • the transfer case cannot be shifted into neutral (n) from the 4wd auto position (if equipped). • steps 2 th...

  • Page 368

    5. Shift the transmission into neutral • with manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer case lever to the desired position. • with electronic shift transfer case, press and hold the transfer case neutral (n) button until the neutral (n) indicator light turns off. After the neutral (n) indicator...

  • Page 369

    Note: with electronic shift transfer case: • steps 3 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the neutral (n) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the neutral (n) button or are no longe...

  • Page 371: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . .370 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . .370 ▫ 4500/5500 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 ▫ preparations for jacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 ▫ jacking instructions . . . . . . ....

  • Page 372

    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 direc- tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Pre...

  • Page 373

    Warning! (continued) • the jack is designed to use 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. 4500/5500 models these vehicles do not come equipped wit...

  • Page 374

    5. Turn off the ignition. 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 wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instructions i...

  • Page 375

    Warning! (continued) • never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • 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. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift. ...

  • Page 376

    3. When changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. When changing a r...

  • Page 377

    Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. Note: if the jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack. 4. ...

  • Page 378

    Warning! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in the places provided. 7. Install wheel center cap (if equipped) and remove wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel cen...

  • Page 379

    On 3500 models with dual rear wheels (drw), you must first remove the hub caps. The jack handle driver has a hook at one end that will fit in the pry off notch of the rear hub caps. Position the hook and pull out on the ratchet firmly. The hub cap should pop off. The wheel skins can now be removed. ...

  • Page 380

    Dual rear wheels dual wheels are flat mounted, 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 orienting the...

  • Page 381

    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 382

    It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept torqued to specifications at all times. Torque wheel stud nuts to specifications at each lubrication interval. Wheel nut torque all wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi- nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes...

  • Page 383

    To stow the flat or spare — if equipped refer to upfitters body builders guide for information on stowing your spare tire (if equipped). Hoisting a conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist ...

  • Page 384

    Warning! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations for jump-start the battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly. Note: the positive battery post is cov...

  • Page 385

    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 386

    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 387

    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 t...

  • Page 388

    Caution! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in neutral for at least one minute after every five rocking- motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure du...

  • Page 389

    Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously w...

  • Page 390

    Shift lever override if a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the park position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position. 4. Press ...

  • Page 391

    Towing a disabled vehicle this section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “recreational towing” in the “starting and operating” section. Towing ...

  • Page 392

    Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members ...

  • Page 393

    If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed under the following conditions: note: with rear wheels off the ground. • the transmission must be in neutral. • the towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). • the towing distance must not exceed...

  • Page 394

    Four-wheel drive models the manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels off the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer case is operable, the ve...

  • Page 395: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 5.7l . . . . . . . . . .395 䡵 onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) . . .396 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . .396 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . .397 䡵 replacement parts . . . . . . ....

  • Page 396

    ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417 ▫ rear axle and 4x4 front driving axle fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421 ▫ automatic transmission – if equipped . . . . . .421 ▫ appearance care and prote...

  • Page 397

    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 (2500/3500 models only) 4 — engine oil dipstick 10 — coolant pressure cap 5 — brake fluid reservo...

  • Page 398

    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 399

    “understanding your instrument panel” for further in- formation. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press 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...

  • Page 400

    4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: • 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 401

    Available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these service manuals before attempting any procedure yourself. Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you. Warning! Y...

  • Page 402

    Caution! (continued) • your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo- nents as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering...

  • Page 403

    Change engine oil the oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for further informa- tion. Note:under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve mont...

  • Page 404

    Engine oil viscosity sae 5w-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap loc...

  • Page 405

    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 406

    Warning! • battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water. R...

  • Page 407

    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 408

    Front prop shaft lubrication – four-wheel drive models lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil change. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Use mopar 威 type ms-6560 (lithium-based grease), or equivalent. Body lubrication locks and all body pivot...

  • Page 409

    Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Note: life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor performance of blades may ...

  • Page 410

    Exhaust system the best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of the vehicle i...

  • Page 411

    Caution! • the catalytic converter requires the use of un- leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor- mance and cause serious damage to the engine. • damage to the catalytic converter can res...

  • Page 412

    To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- age: • do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires di...

  • Page 413

    Spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the a/c condenser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking , tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the en...

  • Page 414

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) en- gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic additive technology (oat) engine cool- ant is different and should not be mixed with hybri...

  • Page 415

    Period, it is important that you use the same engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. Please review these recommendations for using organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • we recommend using mopar威 antifreeze/...

  • Page 416

    Warning! • the warning words “do not open hot” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. 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 pre...

  • Page 417

    To check the coolant level: 1. Open the coolant reservoir. 2. Lift and remove the plastic dipstick from the reservoir neck. 3. Check the coolant level on the dipstick. The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant (an...

  • Page 418

    Engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service atten- dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coola...

  • Page 419

    • make sure that the coolant expansion 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. • do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement i...

  • Page 420

    The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a “max” dot and an “min” dot. The fluid level must be kept within these two dots. Do not add fluid above the max mark because leakage may occur at the cap. With disc brakes the fluid level ...

  • Page 421

    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 422

    Drain and refill on 4500/5500 vehicles, remove the lower bolt to drain the axle fluid. Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Lubricant selection refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Note: the prese...

  • Page 423

    Transfer case drain and refill refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. 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 fille...

  • Page 424

    Special additives the manufacturer strongly recommends against using any special additives in the transmission. Automatic transmission fluid (atf) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- tives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission. ...

  • Page 425

    3. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60 seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of this procedure. 4. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake 5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en- gage in ea...

  • Page 426

    Caution! If the fluid temperature is below 50°f (10°c) it may not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to produce an accurate reading. Run the engine at idle, in park, to warm the fluid. 8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake. To prevent dirt and...

  • Page 427

    What causes corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. • stone and gravel impact. • insects, tree sap and tar. • salt in the air near seacoast localities. ...

  • Page 428

    Special care • if you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • it is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and open. • if you detect any stone chips or scratches...

  • Page 429

    Caution! Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel’s protective finish. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro- tective finish. Only mopar 威 whe...

  • Page 430

    Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and mopar 威 total clean....

  • Page 431

    Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or rag that...

  • Page 432

    Fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart. Cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f01 80 amp red rad fan control module – if equipped f03 60 amp yellow rad fan – if equipped f05 40 amp green compressor for air suspension – if equipped f06 40 amp green antilo...

  • Page 433

    Cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f12 40 amp green body controller #3/ interior lights f13 40 amp green blower motor f14 40 amp green body controller #4/ power locks f15 30 amp pink electric park brake right side – if equipped f19 30 amp pink scr – if equipped f20 30 amp pink passenger ...

  • Page 434

    Cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f26 30 amp pink antilock brakes/ stability control module/valves f28 20 amp yellow trailer tow backup lights – if equipped f29 20 amp yellow trailer tow parking lights – if equipped f30 30 amp pink trailer tow receptacle f32 30 amp pink drive train cont...

  • Page 435

    Cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f38 30 amp pink power inverter 115v ac– if equipped f39 30 amp pink vehicle system interface module #1– if equipped f41 10 amp red active grill shutter f42 20 amp yellow horn f43 10 amp red snow plow (left) – if equipped f44 10 amp red diagnostic port c...

  • Page 436

    Cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f53 20 amp yellow trailer tow – left turn/stop lights f54 20 amp yellow adjustable pedals f55 20 amp yellow e38 radio – if equipped f56 15 amp blue additional diesel content – if equipped f57 20 amp yellow transmission cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse...

  • Page 437

    Cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f62 10 amp red air conditioning clutch f63 20 amp yellow ignition coils (gas), urea heater (diesel) f64 25 amp natural fuel injectors/ powertrain f65 10 amp red usb interface f66 10 amp red sunroof/passenger window switches/ rain sensor cavity car- trid...

  • Page 438

    Cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f74 20 amp yellow (gas engine)/ 10 amp red (diesel engine) brake vacuum pump gas/diesel – if equipped f75 10 amp red coolant tempera- ture valve actuator f76 10 amp red antilock brakes/ electronic stability control cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse des...

  • Page 439

    Cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f82 10 amp red steering column control module/ cruise control f84 15 amp blue switch bank/ instrument cluster f85 10 amp red airbag module f86 10 amp red airbag module f87 10 amp red air suspension/ trailer tow/steering column control module cavity car-...

  • Page 440

    Cavity car- tridge fuse micro fuse description f97 25 amp natural rear heated seats & heated steering wheel – if equipped f98 25 amp natural front heated seats – if equipped f99 10 amp red climate control f101 15 amp blue electrochromatic mirror/smart high beams – if equipped f104 20 amp yellow powe...

  • Page 441

    Vehicle storage if you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • disconnect the ignition-off draw (iod) fuse located in the integrated power module, located in the engine compartment. The iod ca...

  • Page 442

    Light bulbs — interior bulb number overhead console lamps ts 212-2 dome lamp 7679 for lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions. Light bulbs — exterior bulb number dual headlamp h13 quad headlamp – low beam h11 bulb number quad headlamp – high beam 9005 front turn sig...

  • Page 443

    Bulb replacement base quad / premium bi-halogen: low beam headlamp, high beam headlamp, front park and turn – if equipped 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. 3. Remove the four plastic push-in fasteners that secure the upper radiator seal to the grille support and...

  • Page 444

    8. Reach through the access hole of the wheel house splash shield and lift the slide lock upward far enough to disengage it from the lock post on the back of the front lamp unit housing. 9. Remove the headlamp assembly. Grasp the outboard edge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to disengage th...

  • Page 445

    Fog lamps – if equipped 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing. 2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb. 3. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise ¼ turn to unlock the bulb from the housing. 4. Pull the bulb straight o...

  • Page 446

    2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body. 3. Turn the desired bulb socket ¼ turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing. 4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket. 444 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 447

    Caution! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. • outside bulbs: cargo lamps • inside bulb: center high-mounted stop lamp 5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing. Cab...

  • Page 448

    2. Rotate the socket ¼ turn and pull it from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. 446 maintaining your vehicle.

  • Page 449

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) standard rear tank 52 gallons 197 liters optional midship tank 22 gallons 83 liters engine oil with filter 5.7l engine (sae 5w-20, api certified) 7 quarts 6.6 liters cooling system 5.7l engine (mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula). ...

  • Page 450

    Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant we recommend you use mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 10-year/150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology). Engine oil – 5.7l engine we recommend you use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil, mee...

  • Page 451

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission (5.7l engine only) we recommend you use mopar 威 atf+4威 automatic transmission fluid. Failure to use atf+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer case we recommend you use mopar 威 atf+4威 au...

  • Page 453: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452 ▫ maintenance chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 454

    Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This...

  • Page 455

    • check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans- mission as needed • check function of all interior and exterior lights required maintenance refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for required maintenance. At every oil c...

  • Page 456

    Maintenance chart mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176...

  • Page 457

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 458

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 1 10,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 1 12,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...

  • Page 459

    Warning! • you can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. • failure to properly inspect and mai...

  • Page 461: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .461 ▫ prepare for the appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .461 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .461 ▫ be reasonable with requests . . . . ....

  • Page 462

    䡵 publication order forms . . . . . . . . . . . .466 䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . .467 ▫ treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468 ▫ temperature grades. . . . . . ...

  • Page 463

    Suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle prepare for the appointment if you are 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 464

    Facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason...

  • Page 465

    In mexico contact: av. Prolongacion paseo de la reforma, 1240 sante fe c.P. 05109 mexico, d. F. In mexico city: 5081-7568 outside mexico city: 1-800-505-1300 customer assistance for the hearing or speech impaired (tdd/tty) to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has insta...

  • Page 466

    The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser- vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you req...

  • Page 467

    Mopar 姞 parts mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at its best. Reporting safety defects in the 50 united states and washington, d.C. If you believe that your ve...

  • Page 468

    Publication order forms to order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, mas- tercard, american express, and discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. Note: a street address is required wh...

  • Page 469

    Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (u.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (canada) or visit us on the worldwide web at: • www.Techauthority.Com department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following tire grading categories were established by the national highway traffic safety administration. The...

  • Page 470

    Traction grades the traction grades, from highest to lowest, are aa, a, b, and c. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked c may have poor traction performan...

  • Page 471: Index

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  • Page 472

    Adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . .412 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337 adjustable pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 airbag deployment ...

  • Page 473

    Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 special additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422 axle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419 axle lubrication (axle fluid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419 battery . . . . . . ...

  • Page 474

    Checking your vehicle for safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 checks, safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 cigar lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 cleaning wheels ...

  • Page 475

    Disposal antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414 door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 door locks, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 driving through flowing, rising, or shallow standing water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 476

    Exhaust system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 exterior lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 exterior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 filters air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403 engine ...

  • Page 477

    Gasoline, reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 gauges speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274 gear select lever...

  • Page 478

    Ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 illuminated entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 immobilizer (sentry key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 infant restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 inflation pressure ...

  • Page 479

    Anti-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 anti-lock warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 brake warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 480

    Child protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 power door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 lubrication, body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406 lug nuts . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 481

    Filter disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402 identification logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401 recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401 synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402 viscosity . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 482

    Radial ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 radiator cap (coolant pressure cap) . . . . . . . . . . .411 radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 rain sensitive wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 rear axle (differential) . . . ...

  • Page 483

    Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 adjustable upper shoulder anchorage . . . . . . . .56 and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 484

    Snow plow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356 snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 spare tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322 spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448 speed ...

  • Page 485

    High speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316 life of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310 pressure warning light . . ...

  • Page 486

    Transmission automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421 shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 transmit...

  • Page 487

    Windshield defroster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406 windshield wipers . . . ....

  • Page 488

    486 index.

  • Page 489

    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...

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