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User guide user guide chassis cab 3500/4500/5500 chassis cab 3500/4500/5500 2011 2011.
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...
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Introduction/welcome welcome from chrysler group llc . . . 2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 theft alarm . . ....
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Welcome from chrysler group llc 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. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristics ...
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Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal caus...
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Driver cockpit controls at a glance 4.
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Controls at a glance 5.
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Instrument cluster warning lights - low fuel warning light - charging system light** - oil pressure warning light** - anti-lock brake (abs) light** - airbag warning light** - electronic throttle control (etc) light - engine temperature warning light - transmission temperature warning light - seat be...
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Indicators - cargo lamp on indicator - turn signal indicators - high beam indicator - front fog light indicator - vehicle security indicator* - tow/haul indicator - four-wheel drive low mode indicator - four-wheel drive and 4lock mode indicator - exhaust brake indicator (diesel only) - door ajar ind...
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Key fob locking and unlocking the doors • press the lock button once to lock all the doors. Press the unlock button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. • all doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the unlock button. Refer to p...
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Warning! • leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the key fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. ...
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Seat belt • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull o...
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• this vehicle may be equipped with supplemental seat-mounted side airbags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. • if the airbag warning light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service...
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• latch equipped seating positions have both lower anchor bars, located at the back of the seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind the seat back. Installing the lower attachments: • the vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets t...
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• pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat. • route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring. • place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that ...
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Warning! • in a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured ...
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• adjust all memory profile settings, press the set button, then press 1 or 2 within five seconds. • to program a key fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the lock position and remove the key fob, press and release the lock button on the key fob to be programmed within 5 seconds ...
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Warning! • adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. • actuating the recliner h...
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Rear heated seats • second row heated seat switches are located on the rear of the center console. • press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements off. Caution! Repeated overh...
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• once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm. Tilt steering column / adjustable pedals tilt steering c...
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Diesel engine starting procedures engine block heater • for ambient temperatures below 0°f (-18°c), engine block heater usage is recommended. • for ambient temperatures below –20°f (-29°c), engine block heater usage is required. • the engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right si...
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Turn signals/wiper/washer/high beams lever turn signals/lane change assist • tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. Wipers intermittent, low and high operation • rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for...
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Headlight switch automatic headlights/parking lights/headlights • rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights . • with the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push...
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Speed control lever cruise on/off • push the on/off button to activate the speed control. • the cruise symbol or cruise will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the speed control is on. • push the on/off button a second time to turn the system off. Set • with speed control on, push down and...
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Warning! (continued) • electronic speed control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use electronic speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that ar...
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Manual climate controls air recirculation /max a/c • rotate the temperature control to the max a/c position to automatically turn on both air conditioning and recirculation. • for window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mi...
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Air conditioning (a/c) • if the a/c button is pushed while in the auto mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. Sync temperature button • push the sync button once to control the driver and passenger temperatures simultaneously. Pus...
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Idle-up feature (diesel/automatic transmission only) • the idle-up feature uses the speed control switches to increase engine idle speed and quickly warm the vehicle’s interior. This feature must be enabled by your dealer. See your local dealer. • with the transmission in park, the parking brake app...
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Wind buffeting • wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. • if buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffet...
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Your vehicle's sound system electronics 28.
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Electronics 29.
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Non-touch-screen radios media center 130 (sales code res) media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res + rsc) electronics 30
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Note: your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect™ voice command and uconnect™ phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “uconnect phone ...
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Touch-screen radios media center 430/430n cd/dvd/hdd (sales code rbz/rhb) note: your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect™ voice command and uconnect™ phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if yo...
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• pressing the aux button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the audio jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard through the vehicle's speakers. • the functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled usi...
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Copy pictures to the hard-drive • insert either a cd or a usb device containing your pictures in jpeg format into the usb port on the radio face. • touch the my files soft-key, then go to the manage my files screen. • touch the my pictures soft-key to get an overview of the currently stored images. ...
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Finding a point of interest • touch the nav soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to access the navigation system. • touch the where to? Soft-key to program a destination. • next touch one of the subcategories to search for your destination. Address, points of interest, recently f...
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Note: sirius travel link requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. • sirius travel link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips: • weather • view detailed weather conditions at your current location....
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Uconnect™ phone • to determine if your vehicle is equipped with uconnect™ phone, press the uconnect™ phone button . If your vehicle has this feature, after a couple seconds you will hear a voice prompt. If not, you will see a message on the radio “uconnect phone not available”. • the uconnect™ phone...
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Making a phone call • press the phone button . • (after the beep), say “dial” (or “call” a name). • (after the beep), say number (or name). Phonebook edit • press the phone button . • (after the beep), say “phonebook”. • (after the beep), say “new entry” or “list names” or “delete”. • follow the pro...
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Warning! • any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. • in an emergency, to use uc...
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• for vehicles equipped with video entertainment system (ves)™, refer to the uconnect™ voice command section of the uconnect™ user's manual on the dvd for further details. • for vehicles not equipped with ves™, refer to your vehicle owner's manual on the dvd for uconnect™ voice command information. ...
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Note: • the usb port supports certain mini, classic, nano, touch, and iphone ® devices. The usb port also supports playing music from compatible external usb mass storage class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the usb port section in the owner's manual on the dvd. Refer to ...
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Programmable features electronic vehicle information center (evic) – if equipped • the evic can be used to program the following personal settings. Press the up or down button until system setup displays, then press the select button . Scroll through the settings using the up or down button. Press t...
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Auto door lock • to have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h): • enter your vehicle, close all the doors and fasten your seat belt. • within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch from the off position to the on position a minimum of four times, ending in the...
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Power inverter • a 115 volt, 150 watt power inverter outlet is located on the lower instrument panel next to the climate control knob. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 watts. • to turn on the power outlet, press the switch once....
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Power outlet • there are three possible 12 volt power outlets located in the vehicle. Lower left and lower right of the instrument panel and inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment. A key symbol on the outlet cover indicates that the key must be in the on or acc positions for the outl...
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Four-wheel drive operation • the electronically shifted and manually shifted transfer case provides four mode positions. • two-wheel drive high range (2h) • four-wheel drive high range (4h) • neutral (n) • four-wheel drive low range (4l) • this transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2h positi...
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Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) note: for additional trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website addresses: • http://www.Ramtrucks.Com. • http://www.Ramtrucks.Ca (canada). Integrated trailer brake module • the integrated trailer ...
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• release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. • repeat the previous two steps with the transmission in drive. • shut off the engine and place the ignition key in the unlocked off position. • shift the transmission into park and apply the parking brake. • at...
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24-hour towing assistance - u.S. Only • dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for canadian residents. • provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. • briefly describe the nature ...
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- malfunction indicator light (mil) • certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the mil after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive no...
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- serv (service) 4wd indicator light • if the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4wd system is not functioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. - transmission temperature w...
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Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads hot (h), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on hot (h), and you hear conti...
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• block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Hub caps/wheel covers — if equipped • the hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground. • for single rear-wheel (s...
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• place the jack: • for front wheels, place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible, with the drive tubes extending to the front. • for rear wheels, place the jack under the sway bar bracket (unless both tires are flat on one side, then place jack under shock bracket) facing forward...
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• install the wheel center cap and remove the wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the spare wheel. This may result in cap damage. • secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper locations. • position the wheel so that the valve stem is facing the ground. Slide the...
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Jump-starting • if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. No...
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Jump-starting procedure • connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. • connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. • connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negati...
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Warning! • when temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start....
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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. Column shifter • tilt the steering wheel to the full up position and firmly set the parking brake. • turn the key fob ...
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Towing a disabled vehicle model flat t owing (all four wheels on the gr ound) flatbed t owing (all four wheels suspended off the gr ound) fr ont wheels raised, rear wheels on the gr ound rear wheels raised, fr ont wheels on the gr ound t wo-wheel drive - t ransmission not operable not permitted reco...
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Freeing a stuck vehicle • if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then, move the shift lever back and forth between reverse and drive. Using minimal accelerator p...
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Event data recorder (edr) • this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems pe...
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Opening the hood • pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. • reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time. Warning! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driv...
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Engine compartment 5.7l engine maintaining your vehicle 64.
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6.7l diesel engine maintaining your vehicle 65.
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Fuel filter/water separator — diesel only draining fuel/water separator • if the “water in fuel” indicator light is illuminated and an audible chime is heard five times, you should stop the engine and drain the water from the separator. • the drain is located on the bottom of the fuel filter and wat...
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Exhaust regeneration — diesel only • under certain conditions, your cummins ® diesel engine and exhaust after-treatment system may never reach the conditions required to remove the trapped particulate matter. If this occurs, the “exhaust system — regeneration required now” message will be displayed ...
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Diesel exhaust fluid • diesel exhaust fluid (def) sometimes known simply by the name of its active component, urea—is a key component of selective catalytic reduction (scr) systems, which help diesel vehicles meet stringent emission regulations. Def is a liquid reducing agent that reacts with engine...
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Diesel exhaust fluid storage • diesel exhaust fluid (def) is considered a very stable product with a long shelf life. If def is kept in temperatures between 10° to 90°f (-12° to 32°c), it will last a minimum of one year. • def is subject to freezing at the lowest temperatures. For example, def may f...
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Caution! • to avoid def spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the def tank after filling. • when def is spilled, clean the area immediately with water or a mild solvent. • reinstall cap onto def tank. • refer to your owner's manual on the dvd for further details. Fluids and capacities component...
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Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities fuel selection 6.7l turbo diesel use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with ultra low sulfur highway diesel fuel (15 ppm sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use...
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Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities manual transmission g-56 mopar ® atf+4 ® automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 ® product. — transfer case mopar ® atf+4 ® automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 ® product. — transfer case nvg 246 only mopar...
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Ma intenance chart gasoline engine miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 or months: 6 1 2 1 8 2 4 3 0 3 6 4 2 4 8 5 4 6 0 6 6 7 2 7 8 or kilometers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 16...
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Miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 or months: 6 1 2 1 8 2 4 3 0 3 6 4 2 4 8 5 4 6 0 6 6 7 2 7 8 or kilometers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 inspect the fr ont suspension...
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Maintenance record (gasoline engine) odometer date signature, authorized service center 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months 16,000 miles (26,000 km) or 12 months 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 18 months 32,000 miles (52,000 km) or 24 months 40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 months 48,000 miles (78,000 km)...
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Diesel engine miles: 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000 82,500 90,000 97,500 or months: 6 1 2 1 8 2 4 3 0 3 6 4 2 4 8 5 4 6 0 6 6 7 2 7 8 or kilometers: 12,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 60,000 72,000 84,000 96,000 108,000 120,000 132,000 144,000 156,000 when pr ompted by...
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Maintenance record (diesel engine) odometer date signature, authorized service center 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months 22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months 37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months 45,000 miles (72,000 km) o...
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Fuses integrated power module (fuses) • the integrated power module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j01 30 amp pink bat — presafe #1/cm2200 j02 30 amp pink bat — trailer tow main j...
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Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j13 60 amp yellow bat — rad fan #1/#2/ssr j14 40 amp green bat — folding seat/pzev j15 60 amp yellow bat — iod main j16 40 amp green frt hvac motor m17 25 amp natural bat — sunroof/skylight m18 25 amp natural tcm/trans range m19 5 amp tan ign r/acc — sunro...
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Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m38 20 amp yellow iod-ccn/interior mods m39 30 amp green iod-amp/radio m40 25 amp natural rear wiper m41 15 amp blue iod-sdars/ves 2–3/dvd/hfm/ ugdo/vanity lamp m42 10 amp red iod-hvac, u/hood lamp m43 10 amp red horn #2 m44 10 amp red ign r/s-orc/ocm m45 ...
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Tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located on the driver’s side door o...
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Exterior bulbs light bulbs – exterior bulb number backup 921 center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) 921 fog lamp – if equipped 9145 front park/turn signal 3757a front side marker 3757a front position lamp w5w dual headlamp h13 quad headlamp – low beam h11 quad headlamp – high beam 9005 side marker (d...
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Chrysler group llc customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1–866–726–4636 chrysler canada inc. Customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1–800–465–2001 assistance for the hearing impaired • to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufac...
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Note: • the owner's manual and user guide electronic files are also available on the chrysler, jeep and dodge websites. • click on the "for owners" tab, select "owner/service manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists. Reporting safety defects in the 50 united...
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Authentic accessories by mopar ® • the following highlights just some of the many authentic ram truck accessories by mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your ram truck. • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or e...
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Adjustable pedals . . . . . . . . . . . 18 air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . 24,25 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 airbag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 alarm, panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 anti-lock brake system (abs) . . . 50 arming theft system (security alarm) . . ...
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Inverter, power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ipod ® control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 key fob programmable features . . 42 lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . 20 la...
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Tires air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 flat changing . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 tow hooks, emergency . . . . . . . 58 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 24-hour towing assistance . . . 49 disabled vehi...
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Warning! Driving and alcohol: drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or...
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11dd43-926-aa chassis cab 3500/4500/5500 fourth edition user guide this guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new ram and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational in...