RAM Truck Gas 2012 Owner's Manual

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    R a m t r u c k chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 1 2 2 0 12 r a m t r u c k c h a s s is c a b 12dd43-126-aa first edition printed in u.S.A. C h a s s i s c a b.

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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 acci- dents. Your driving ability...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

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

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

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    Introduction 5.

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

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    Note: it is illegal to remove or alter the vin. Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. Vehicle identification number 1 introducti...

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

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    ▫ to lock the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . 25 ▫ transmitter battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 䡵 r...

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    ▫ driver and right front passenger supplemental restraint system (srs) — air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ▫ air bag system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ advanced front air bag features . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ air bag deployment sensors and control...

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

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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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    To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. Note: you can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up. Removing key fob from ignition place the shift le...

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    (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 remove the key fob while in this condition, damage...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. Caution! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattende...

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    Note: a key fob that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the vehicle security light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a proble...

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    Caution! Always remove the sentry keys 威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit personal identification number (pin). Keep the pin in a secure location. This number is required for authorize...

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    Vehicle security alarm — if equipped the vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the ve- hicle security alarm is activated, interior switches for door locks are disabled. The system provides both au- dible and visible signals, for the first thr...

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    The vehicle security alarm will also disarm if a pro- grammed sentry key 威 is inserted into the ignition switch. To exit the alarming mode, press the rke trans- mitter unlock button, or insert a programmed sentry key 威 into the ignition switch. The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your ...

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    • the illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). Remote keyless entry (rke) — if equipped the rke system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and activate the panic alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m...

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

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    Flash lamps with remote key lock this feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the rke transmit- ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the evic, refer to “...

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    Sound horn with remote key lock this feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the rke transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • for vehicles equipped with the evic, refer to “elec- tronic vehicle informat...

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    The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pressing the panic button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. Note: • the interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition switch to the acc or on/run position while the pani...

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    3. To assemble the rke transmitter case, snap the two halves together. 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 ...

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

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    Information center (evic)/customer-programmable features (system setup)” in “understanding your instru- ment panel”. Door locks manual door locks front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock knob down or unlocked by moving the lock knob up. Front doors may be opened with the inside door han...

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    Warning! (continued) • 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. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • do not leave the key fob in or near the ...

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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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    Child-protection door lock to provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have the child-protection door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to enga...

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    Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child-protection locks are engaged. Note: • after setting the child-protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the des...

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    The control on the left front door panel has up-down switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control and on the rear doors of the crew cab models. The windows will operate when the ig...

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

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

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

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    Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. Warning! In an accident, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can st...

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    Warning! • it is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In an accident, 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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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” warning! • a belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into t...

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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 an accident, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. 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 an accident. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted belt will not protect you properly. In a collis...

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

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

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    Adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage in the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. Press the button located on the upper belt guide, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best. As a guide, ...

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    Warning! • a lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. • a belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision. • a belt that is too loose or too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen, not to the stronger hip bones. In either case, the risk of internal inju...

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    Activate the alr. If the alr is activated you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- ably wrap around the occupants mid-section. Slide the latch plate into th...

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    Enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 姞 ) beltalert 威 is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger beltalert 威) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat passenger is unbe...

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    Seat belts and pregnant women we recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible. Keep the belt low...

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    Note: these air bags are certified to the new federal regulations for advanced air bags. The advanced front air bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver a...

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    Air bag system components your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • occupant restraint controller (orc) • air bag warning light • steering wheel and column • instrument panel • knee impact bolster • driver advanced front air bag • passenger advanced front air bag •...

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    Warning! • no objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate. • do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. Y...

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    Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see section on child restraints) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly b...

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    Warning! (continued) • being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during advanced front air bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. Air bag dep...

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    Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci- dents, 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 advanced front air bag inflator units the driver and passenger advanced front air bag inflator units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel (if equipped). When the orc detects a collision requiring the advanced front air bag...

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    Note: 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 reddening to the...

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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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    • whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • 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 in...

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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 can become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any ch...

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    Warning! Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older children and child restraints children who are two yea...

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    Warning! • rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. • improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come lo...

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    The latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. • buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions. Warning! ...

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

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    Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seat back tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-o...

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    Installing the child restraint system warning! Do not install child restraint systems equipped with latch mechanisms in the center position of a crew cab model with a bench rear seat. A child may be placed in the rear center seating position of a crew cab bench model using the seat belt and child te...

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    Warning! Improper installation of a child restraint to the latch anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Installing child restraints using th...

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    Installing a child restraint with an alr: 1. To install a child restraint with alr, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” next, extract all the seat belt...

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    Regular cab models have two tether anchorages, one each behind the front center and right seats. Crew cab models have three anchorages, one behind each of the rear seats. Warning! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could ...

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    3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Multiple child restraint installation sequence (crew cab — rear seats) crew cab 1. The tether straps loops are located between the rear glass and the rear seat. There is a tether str...

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

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    5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint through the center seat tether strap loop and anchor to the tether strap loop located behind either outboard seating positions. 6. Install each child restraint and remove the...

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

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    Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- o...

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    Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the 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, ...

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    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...

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

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    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ▫ automatic dimming mirror — if equipped . . . 88 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88...

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    ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 䡵 voice command — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ voice command system operation . . . . . . . . 123 ▫ commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ▫ voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 䡵...

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    ▫ headlights on with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ headlight delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ parking lights and panel lights . . . . . . . . . 149 ▫ fog lights — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 ▫ interior lights . . ...

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    䡵 overhead console — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ courtesy/reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 䡵 electrical power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 䡵 cigar lighter and ash receiver — if equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 䡵 power inverter — if equipped . ....

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    Mirrors inside day/night mirror a two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield). Headlight glare can be reduced b...

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    Automatic dimming mirror — if equipped this mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activa...

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

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    Power mirrors — if equipped the controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust. Us...

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    Heated mirrors — if equipped these mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated by pressing the rear window defroster button. Illuminated vanity mirror — if equipped illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing...

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    “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...

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    Note: fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror and can be adjusted separately. Uconnect™ phone — if equipped uconnect™ phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect™...

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    Mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehi- cle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the uconnect™ phone. Note: the uconnect™ phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the bluetooth 威 “hands-free profile”, ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the uconnect™ w...

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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 serious injury or death. Uconnect™ phone button the radio or steering wheel con...

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    Operation voice commands can be used to operate the uconnect™ phone and to navigate through the uconnect™ phone menu structure. Voice commands are required after most uconnect™ phone prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. • prior to giving...

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    Cancel command at any prompt, after the beep, you can say “cancel” and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu. Pair (link) uconnect™ phone to a mobile phone to begin using your uconnect™ phone, you must pair your compatib...

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    Phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the uconnect™ phone will use the priority three mobile phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority mobile phone at an...

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    Add names to your uconnect™ phonebook note: adding names to the uconnect™ phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook new entry”. • when prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long...

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    • to call a name from the uconnect™ phonebook or downloaded phonebook, follow the procedure in “call by saying a name” section. • automatic download and update, if supported, begins as soon as the bluetooth 威 wireless phone connection is made to the uconnect™ phone, for example, after you start the ...

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    • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook edit entry”. • you will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • next, choose the number designation (home, work, mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. • when prompted, recite the new phone number ...

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    From the list, press the button while the uconnect™ phone is playing the desired entry and say “delete”. • after you enter the name, the uconnect™ phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • note that only the ...

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    • to call one of the names in the list, press the button during the playing of the desired name, and say “call”. Note: the user can also exercise “edit” or “delete” operations at this point. • the uconnect™ phone will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • the selected numb...

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    When another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making a second call while current call is in progress to make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the button and say “dial” or “call” followed by the phone number or phonebook ent...

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    Press and hold the button until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Call termination to end a call in progress, momentarily press the button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new...

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    • an active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to off. Uconnect™ phone features language selection to change the language that the uconnect™ phone is using: • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say the n...

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    • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “emergency” and the uconnect™ phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is supported in the u.S., canada, and mexico. Note: • the emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is...

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    Mexico city in mexico). Please refer to the 24-hour “towing assistance” coverage details on the dvd in the warranty information booklet and the 24-hour towing assistance references. • if supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. To do this, press the button and say “setup”, followe...

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    Is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored uconnect™ phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to ca...

  • Page 112

    Phone and network status indicators if available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your mobile phone, the uconnect™ phone will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone cal...

  • Page 113

    Advanced phone connectivity transfer call to and from mobile phone the uconnect™ phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your mobile phone to the uconnect™ phone without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call from your uconnect™ phone paired mobile phone to the uconnect™ phone...

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    • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “setup select phone” and follow the prompts. • you can also press the button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select. • the selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selecte...

  • Page 115

    • press the button and say the “voice training, system training, or start voice training” command. You can either press the uconnect™ phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the uconnect™ phone. For best results, the voice training session should ...

  • Page 116

    • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • even though the system is designed for users speaking in north american english, french, and spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work for some. • when navigating throug...

  • Page 117

    • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not the uconnect™ phone. • echo at the phone far end can so...

  • Page 118

    After reading a message, you can “reply” or “forward” the message using uconnect™ phone. Send messages: you can send messages using uconnect™ phone. To send a new message: • press the button. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “sms send” or “send message.” • you can either say th...

  • Page 119

    13. I’ll be late 14. Are you there yet? 15. Where are we meeting? 16. Can this wait? 17. Bye for now 18. When can we meet 19. Send number to call 20. Start without me turn sms incoming announcement on/off turning the sms incoming announcement off will stop the system from announcing the new incoming...

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    118 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    3 understanding the features of your vehicle 119.

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    120 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Voice commands primary alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all voice commands primary alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency english erase all espanol francais help home 3 understa...

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    Voice commands primary alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no other pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial voice commands primary alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up...

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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: • changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment....

  • Page 126

    If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the voice command button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the voice command button while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” the system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or chan...

  • Page 127

    3. Use the on/off volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for voice command is different than the audio system. Main menu start a dialogue by pressing the voice command button. You may say “main menu” t...

  • Page 128

    • “menu radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “main menu” (to switch to the main menu) satellite radio to switch to satellite radio mode, say “sat” or “satellite radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • “channel number” (to change the channel by its spoken number) • “next chann...

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    − “continue” (to continue recording) − “delete” (to delete the recording) • “play memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — during the playback you may press the voice command button to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “repeat” (to repeat a memo) − “next”...

  • Page 130

    Voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers the uconnect™ voice “voice training” feature may be used. 1. Press the voice command button, say “system setup” and once you are in that menu then say “voice training.” this will train your...

  • Page 131

    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 you have reached the desired position. Adjusting the seat up or down the height of the seats...

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    Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could...

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    Adjusting the seat up or down the height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Tilting the seat up or down the angle of the seat cushi...

  • Page 134

    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 135

    Front heated seats there are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls for each seat are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel (below the climate controls). You can choose from high, low or off heat settings. Amber ...

  • Page 136

    Vehicle equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “remote starting system — if equipped” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further information. Rear heated seats o...

  • Page 137

    Before automatically shutting off. The heated seats can shut off early or may not turn on when the seat is already warm. Ventilated seats — if equipped on some models, both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from t...

  • Page 138

    Manual seat adjuster — if equipped both front seats are independently adjustable forward or rearward and are equipped with a seatback recliner. The manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is found under the seat cushion at the front edge of each seat. Pull up on the handle and slide the se...

  • Page 139

    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 injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. Manual reclining seats — if equipped the recli...

  • Page 140

    Warning! • actuating the recliner handle will allow the seat- back to swing (dump) forward on manual recliner seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you causing injury. This dump feature allows access to the storage bin beh...

  • Page 141

    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 top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. Warning! The head restraints for all occupants must be ...

  • Page 142

    Rear head restraints the outboard head restraints can be adjusted. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the large button, located on the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. Note: the rear center head restr...

  • Page 143

    The memory buttons 1 and 2 can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat position, driver’s outside mirror position, adjustable brake, accelerator pedals position and radio station preset settings. Your remote keyless entry (rke) transmitters can also be programmed to recall the same positions when ...

  • Page 144

    2. Press the driver door memory button number 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1, or button number 2 if you are setting the memory for driver 2. The system will recall any stored settings. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to step 3. 3. Adjust the driver’s...

  • Page 145

    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). To recall the memory settings for driver one, press memory button number 1 o...

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    Transmitter linked to either memory position, repeat steps 1 through 5 for each rke transmitter. Note: once programmed, all rke transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/ customer-programmable features” in “und...

  • Page 147

    Note: the easy entry/exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The easy entry/exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to “electronic vehicle information center (evic)/cu...

  • Page 148

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

  • Page 149

    Lights the headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped). Your vehicle is equipped with plastic head...

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    Headlights to turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the o (off) position. Autom...

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    Note: the engine must be running before the head- lights will turn on in the automatic mode. Headlights on with wipers (available with automatic headlights only) when this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch i...

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    Fog lights — if equipped the fog lights are turned on by placing the headlight rotary control in the parking light or headlight position and pushing in the headlight rotary control. The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An ind...

  • Page 153

    The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control right (brighter) or left (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control to the right until you ...

  • Page 154

    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 when a rke transmitter unlock button is pressed, as part of the illuminated entry feature. Lights-on reminder if the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights...

  • Page 155

    Daytime running lights — 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 intensity....

  • Page 156

    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 157

    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 158

    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 159

    Tilt steering column this feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the multifunction lever. Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the s...

  • Page 160

    Warning! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle. Failure to follow this war...

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    Be adjusted when the system is locked out (“adjust- able pedal disabled — cruise control engaged” or “adjustable pedal disabled — vehicle in reverse”. Caution! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal trave...

  • Page 162

    Note: the engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “remote starting system — if equipped” in “things to kn...

  • Page 163

    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 164

    To set a desired speed turn the electronic speed control on. When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press the set (-) button and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. Note: the vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground b...

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    To decrease speed while the electronic speed control is set, push the set (-) button. If the button is continually held in the set (-) position, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed will be e...

  • Page 166

    • power sliding rear window switch — if equipped 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 u...

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    Note: the courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after the ignition is turned off, they will extinguish after 15 minutes. Electrical power outlets the auxili...

  • Page 168

    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 169

    • rear of the center console storage compartment — crew cab. Power outlet — upper lid power outlet — rear center console 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 167.

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    The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply power when the key is in the on 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 the battery against discharge. Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • only...

  • Page 171

    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 172

    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 173

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

  • Page 174

    Cupholders front instrument panel cupholders — (40–20–40 seats) the cupholders are located in the pull-out tray on the center stack of the instrument panel. Front instrument panel cupholders — floor storage bin for vehicles equipped with bucket seats two cupholders are located in the floor storage b...

  • Page 175

    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 (if equipped) and lower storage area. Crew cab rear armrest cuphold...

  • Page 176

    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 174 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    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 178

    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...

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    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 177.

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    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 181

    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 182

    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 seats. Rear window features rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel. Press this bu...

  • Page 183

    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 185: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 䡵 instrument cluster — base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 䡵 instrument cluster — premium . . . . . . . . . . . 188 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 189 䡵 electronic v...

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    䡵 media center 730n/430/430n (rhr/rer/ rbz/rhb) cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ operating instructions (voice command system) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ operating instructions (uconnect™ phone) — if equipped . . . . ...

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    ▫ controlling the ipod威 or external usb device using radio buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 ▫ play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 ▫ list or browse mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ bluetooth streaming audio (btsa) . . . . . . . . 253 䡵 steering wheel audio...

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

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    Instrument cluster — base 4 understanding your instrument panel 187.

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    Instrument cluster — premium 188 understanding your instrument panel.

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

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    Caution! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “h” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “h” and you hear cont...

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    6. 4 low this light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive low mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to- gether forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque a...

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    9. Svc (service) 4wd the svc 4wd light monitors the electric shift four-wheel drive system. If the svc 4wd light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not func- tioning properly and that service is required. For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster thi...

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    14. Odometer display / electronic vehicle information center (evic) display area odometer display the odometer display shows the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. Regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the...

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    Note: there is also an engine hour function. This indicates the total number of hours the engine has been running. To display the engine hours on the base cluster, perform the following: place the ignition in the on/ run, but do not start the engine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the trip ...

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    Change oil your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The change oil message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator syste...

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    Shift the transmission into neutral and idle the ve- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “if your engine overheats” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. For vehicles equipped with a premium clu...

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    19. Voltmeter — if equipped 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 pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving, the electrical system sh...

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    To the brake booster, the abs pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. 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 ...

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    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the on/run posi- tion. Note: this light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 22. Oil pressure warning light this light indicates low engine oil pressur...

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    If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it suggests a potential engine control problem and the need for system service. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. Caution! Prolonged driving with the mil...

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    25. Front fog light indicator — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 26. Anti-lock brake (abs) light this light monitors the anti-lock brake system (abs). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the on/run position and may stay on for as l...

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

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    For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). Refer to ”electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped” for further information. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the electronic veh...

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    This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The evic consists of the following: • compass and outside temperature • audio information • fuel economy • vehicle information • warning messages • customer pr...

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    Press and release the down button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub- menus. Select button press and release the select button for access to main menus or sub-menus. Press and hold the select button for two seconds to reset features. Back button press the back button to scroll back to...

  • Page 208

    • trailer brake connected • trailer brake disconnected • lights on • keyfob battery low • wrong key • damaged key • key not programmed • key in ignition • turn signal on • oil change due > dealer info • system setup unavailable • warning object detected • system setup unavailable - vehicle in motion...

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    • blind spot detection unavailable • automatic high beams on • automatic high beams off • service keyless system • clearing channels • channels cleared • channels defaulted • channel x transmitting • channel x training • channel x trained • did not train • oil temp high speed may be limited • remote...

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    Evic warning lights • door ajar this light will turn on to indicate that one or more doors may be ajar. • 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 an...

  • Page 211

    • electronic throttle control (etc) light this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked b...

  • Page 212

    • serv 4wd the serv 4wd light monitors the electric shift 4wd system. If the serv 4wd light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4wd system is not functioning properly and that service is required. • electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped this light in...

  • Page 213

    • loose gascap message if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gascap icon will display in the telltale display area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the select button to turn off the message. If the prob...

  • Page 214

    Distance to empty (dte) shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. Dte cannot be reset. Note: significant c...

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    The trip functions mode displays the following informa- tion: • trip a shows the total distance traveled for trip a since the last reset. • trip b shows the total distance traveled for trip b since the last reset. • elapsed time shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ig...

  • Page 216

    • trailer brake — if equipped displays trailer brake output power and trailer brake status indicator. • engine hours displays the number of hours of engine operation. Units press and release the up or down button until “units” displays in the evic and press the select button. The evic, odometer, and...

  • Page 217

    Temperature sensor caused by the snowplow. In addi- tion, on vehicles equipped with automatic tempera- ture control (atc), it is suggested that the interior cabin temperature be manually controlled should the system not perform as desired while in automatic mode. Both the outside temperature display...

  • Page 218

    4. Press and release the select button to start the calibration. The “cal” indicator will be displayed in the evic. 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “cal” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass var...

  • Page 219

    2. Press the up or down button until the system setup (customer-programmable features) menu is reached, then press the select button. 3. Press the down button until the “compass variance” message is displayed in the evic, then press the select button. The last variance zone number displays in the ev...

  • Page 220

    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 next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Auto unlo...

  • Page 221

    Next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Remote start comfort sys. When this feature is selected and the remote start is activated, the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically turn...

  • Page 222

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

  • Page 223

    Note: the seat will return to the memorized seat location (if recall memory with remote key unlock is set to on) when the rke transmitter is used to unlock the door. Refer to “driver memory seat” in “understanding the features of your vehicle” for further information. Tilt mirror in reverse — if equ...

  • Page 224

    Trailer brake type when this feature is selected, the trailer brake type can be changed between “light electric” and “heavy elec- tric”. To make your selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the select button until a check-mark appears next to t...

  • Page 225

    Media center 130 (sales code res) note: the radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume contro...

  • Page 226

    Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next listenable station in am/fm mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations wit...

  • Page 227

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a second time and mid will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a third time and treble will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the rig...

  • Page 228

    You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: press the set/rnd button twice and set 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for set 1 and set 2 in both am and fm. This allows a total of 12 am and 12 fm stations to be stored i...

  • Page 229

    If you insert a disc with the ignition on and the radio on, the unit will switch from radio to cd mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. Caution! • this cd player will ac...

  • Page 230

    The current selection. Pressing and holding the seek button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in cd and mp3 modes. Time button press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff press and hold the ff (fast forward) butt...

  • Page 231

    Supported medium formats (file systems) the medium formats supported by the radio are iso 9660 level 1 and level 2 and includes the joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than iso 9660 level 1 and level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play...

  • Page 232

    When using the mp3 encoder to compress audio data to an mp3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (vbr) are also supported. The majority of mp3 files use a 44.1 khz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or vbr bit rate. Mpeg...

  • Page 233

    To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use cd-r media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “disc at once” option before writing to the disc. Operation instructions - auxiliary mode the auxiliary (aux) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the...

  • Page 234

    Media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res+rsc) note: the radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) ...

  • Page 235

    Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next listenable station in am/fm mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations wit...

  • Page 236

    2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side tune/ scroll control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side tune/ scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune/ scroll control knob. Press the tune/scroll contr...

  • Page 237

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a second time and mid will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob a third time and treble will display. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to the rig...

  • Page 238

    Program type 16-digit character display information inform jazz jazz news news nostalgia nostalga oldies oldies personality persnlty public public rhythm and blues r & b religious music rel musc religious talk rel talk rock rock soft soft soft rock soft rck soft rhythm and blues soft r&b sports spor...

  • Page 239

    Hours, press the tune/scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune/scroll control knob. Press the tune/scroll control knob to save time change. Am/fm button press the button to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button — to s...

  • Page 240

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

  • Page 241

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

  • Page 242

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

  • Page 243

    • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations...

  • Page 244

    Playlist files are not supported. Mp3 pro files are not supported. Playback of mp3 files when a medium containing mp3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the mp3 files. Loading time...

  • Page 245

    Press the info button once more to return to ⬙elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the info button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file. Press and hold the info button again for three seconds to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display. Operation instruction...

  • Page 246

    System activation sirius satellite radio service is pre-activated, and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- come kit that contains general information, includ...

  • Page 247

    Bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. Reception quality satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • the vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or...

  • Page 248

    Info button pressing the info button will cycle the display informa- tion between artist, song title, and composer (if avail- able). Also, pressing and holding the info button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the song title all of the time (press and hold again to return t...

  • Page 249

    Set button – to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the set button. The symbol set 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button. If a butt...

  • Page 250

    This feature allows an ipod 威 or external usb device to be plugged into the usb port, located in the glove compart- ment. 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...

  • Page 251

    Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s ipod 威/usb/mp3 control system (ipod威 or external usb device may take a few minutes to connect), the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by pressing radio switches, as described below. Note: if the audio device battery...

  • Page 252

    Play mode when switched to ipod 威/usb/mp3 control mode, the ipod 威 or external usb device automatically starts play mode. In play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control the ipod 威 or external usb device and display data: • use the tune control knob to select the ne...

  • Page 253

    • pressing the repeat button will change the audio device mode to repeat the current playing track or press the vr button and say ⬙repeat on⬙ or ⬙repeat off ⬙. • press the scan button to use ipod威/usb/mp3 de- vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of each track in the current list and ...

  • Page 254

    • during all list modes, the ipod威 displays all lists in “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclockwise) to get to the track faster. • in list mode, the radio preset buttons are used as shortcuts to the following lists on the ipod 威 o...

  • Page 255

    Caution! • leaving the ipod威 or external usb device (or any supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage the device. Follow the device manufactur- er’s guidelines. • placing items on the ipod威 or external usb device, or connections to the ipod 威...

  • Page 256

    2. After the ⬙ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙setup⬙, then ⬙select audio devices⬙. 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the uconnect™ phone system to list audio devices. Next track use the seek up button, or press the vr button on the radio and say “next track” to jump to the next t...

  • Page 257

    The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to radio, cd or other ...

  • Page 258

    Cd/dvd disc maintenance to keep a cd/dvd in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch...

  • Page 259

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

  • Page 260

    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 261

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

  • Page 262

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

  • Page 263

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

  • Page 264

    • when occupants in the vehicle select an auto mode operation, auto blower operation is set by using rotary knobs on the control unit and a comfort temperature setting by using the temperature up and down but- tons. • the system provides set-and-forget operation for op- timum comfort and convenience...

  • Page 265

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

  • Page 266

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

  • Page 267

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

  • Page 268

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

  • Page 269

    Vacation/storage any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.E., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting in high. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of ...

  • Page 270

    Operating tips 268 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 271: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –20°f or ⫺29°c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274...

  • Page 272

    ▫ transfer case position indicator light . . . . . . 291 ▫ electronically shifted transfer case (four-position switch) – if equipped . . . . . . . 292 ▫ shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 䡵 limited-slip differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 䡵 driving on slipper...

  • Page 273

    ▫ spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 ▫ compact spare tire – if equipped . . . . . . . . 325 ▫ full size spare – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 ▫ limited-use spare – if equipped . . . . . . . . . 326 ▫ tire spinning . . . . . . ...

  • Page 274

    䡵 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 ▫ certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 䡵 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 ▫ common towing definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 ▫ trailer hitch classification . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 275

    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 276

    Tip start feature do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch briefly to the start position and release it. The starter motor will continue to run but will automatically disen- gage when the engine is running. Extreme cold weather (below –20°f or ⫺ 29°c) to ensure reliable starting at the...

  • Page 277

    Warning! (continued) • if the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to “jump starting” in “what to do in emergen- cies” for further informa...

  • Page 278

    The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. Warning! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. Automatic transmission caution! Damage to ...

  • Page 279

    Warning! • unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or 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, and remove the key fob. Once the key f...

  • Page 280

    Key ignition park interlock this vehicle is equipped with a key ignition park inter- lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in park before the ignition switch can be turned to the lock/ off position. The key fob can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the lock/off pos...

  • Page 281

    The transmission shift lever has only park, reverse, neutral, and drive shift positions. Manual down- shifts can be made using the electronic range select (ers) shift control (refer to “electronic range select (ers)” in this section). Pressing the ers (-/+) switches on the shift lever while in the d...

  • Page 282

    Warning! (continued) • your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in park. Check by trying to move the shift lever clockwise without first pull- ing it toward you after you have placed it in park. Make sure the transmission is in park before leaving the vehicle. • it i...

  • Page 283

    Caution! • before moving the shift lever out of park, you must turn the ignition switch from the lock/off position 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 ...

  • Page 284

    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 285

    If the transmission operating temperature exceeds normal operating 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 ext...

  • Page 286

    To operate. 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 be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the tran...

  • Page 287

    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 and hold the ers (+) switch until “d” is once again display...

  • Page 288

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

  • Page 289

    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. If the tow/haul mode is desired, the switch must be pressed each time the engine is started. Torque converter clutc...

  • Page 290

    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 291

    Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and can cause damage to the drivetrain. Note: do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. The transfe...

  • Page 292

    4h four-wheel drive high range - this range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. N neutral - this range disengages the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. T...

  • Page 293

    Note: • pausing in transfer case neutral in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine off to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. If difficulty occurs, shift the transmission into neutral, hold foot on brake, and turn the engine off. Make shift to the d...

  • Page 294

    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 295

    When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4wd lock and 4wd low positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4wd control switch to the desired position. Refer to...

  • Page 296

    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 requirements for selecting a new transfer case position have been met. To retry the selection, turn the control knob ba...

  • Page 297

    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 298

    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 trans...

  • Page 299

    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 300

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

  • Page 301

    Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels are on a slippery surface. This could cause both rear wheels to spin, and allow the vehicle to slide sideways on the crowned surface of a road or in a turn. Driving on slippery surfaces acceleration rapid acceleration on snow c...

  • Page 302

    2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. Driving through water...

  • Page 303

    Caution! • always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. • determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the wa...

  • Page 304

    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 stop- ping distances. Therefore, after driving thr...

  • Page 305

    System. This noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any way damage the steering system. Warning! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. Caution! Prolonged operation of the ...

  • Page 306

    If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Parking brake before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking...

  • Page 307

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

  • Page 308

    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 309

    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 310

    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 311

    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 312

    Compact spare tires have the letter “t” or “s” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- ample: 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...

  • Page 313

    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 314

    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 315

    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 316

    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 and loading information placard tire placard location tire and loading information placa...

  • Page 317

    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. Loading the vehicle maximum load on the ...

  • Page 318

    3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- sengers from xxx lbs or xxx kg. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “xxx” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the ...

  • Page 319

    Starting and operating 317.

  • Page 320

    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 321

    Warning! (continued) • unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns...

  • Page 322

    The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated eve...

  • Page 323

    Example: if garage temperature = 68°f (20°c) and the outside temperature = 32°f (0°c) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kpa), which equals 1 psi (7 kpa) for every 12°f (7°c) for this outside temperature condition. Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to...

  • Page 324

    4500/5500 tire inflation 322 starting and operating.

  • Page 325

    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 326

    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 result- ing in serious injury or death. Always use radial ply tires in sets of four (or six, in case of trucks with dual re...

  • Page 327

    Caution! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result. Compact spare tire – if equipped the compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You c...

  • Page 328

    Full size spare – if equipped the full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the te...

  • Page 329

    Tire spinning when stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck. Refer to “freeing a stuck vehicle” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Wa...

  • Page 330

    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. Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point. Life of tire the ...

  • Page 331

    Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. The load index and speed symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the tire sizing chart example found in the tire safety information section of this manual for more information relating to the load ind...

  • Page 332

    Warning! (continued) • never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity, other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose control and have a collision result- ing in serious injury or de...

  • Page 333

    Caution! (continued) • because of limited chain clearance between tires and other suspension components, it is important that only chains in good condition are used. Bro- ken chains can cause serious vehicle damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could suggest chain breakage. Remo...

  • Page 334

    • on 4x2 vehicles, class “u” snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehicles equipped with lt245/70r17, lt265/70r17, and lt235/80r17 size tires. • on 4x4 single rear wheel (srw) vehicles, class “u” snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only on vehicles equipped with lt265/70r17....

  • Page 335

    While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before using these tire types. Tire rotation recommendations tires on the fr...

  • Page 336

    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 337

    Caution! (continued) • when replacing a flat, the spare tire may have to be remounted on the rim or installed at a different location to maintain the correct placement of the tire on the wheel relative to the tire/wheel position on the vehicle. For example, if the spare is used to replace an outer r...

  • Page 338

    Reformulated gasoline many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “reformulated gasoline” reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- prove air quality. The manufacturer supports the use of ref...

  • Page 339

    If a non-ffv vehicle is inadvertently fueled with e-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode • obd ii “malfunction indicator light” on • poor engine performance • poor cold start and cold drivability • increased risk for fuel system component corrosion to...

  • Page 340

    Materials added to fuel all gasolines sold in the united states are required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in unnecessary cost. There- fore, you should not have to add anything to the f...

  • Page 341

    Caution! (continued) • the use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Many of these products contain high concentra- tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the responsi...

  • Page 342

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

  • Page 343

    Warning! • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled. • never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and may cause the mil to turn on. Note: tighten ...

  • Page 344

    Vehicle loading certification label as required by national highway traffic safety admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle w...

  • Page 345

    Tire size the tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim size this is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed. Inflation pressure this is the cold tire inflation pressure for yo...

  • Page 346

    Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. Caution! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the gvwr or the maximum front and rear gawr. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way you...

  • Page 347

    The recommended way to measure gtw is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. Gross combination weight rating (gcwr) the gcwr is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. Note: t...

  • Page 348

    The trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. Weight-carrying hitch a weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball...

  • Page 349

    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 350

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) 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 always load...

  • Page 351

    Note: remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “tire safety information/tire and loading in- formation placard” i...

  • Page 352

    Warning! (continued) • make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have a collision. •...

  • Page 353

    Towing requirements – tires • do not attempt to tow a trailer with less than the full size 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 inflatio...

  • Page 354

    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 355

    The user interface consists of the following: gain/ brake output power display shows the current gain setting. This display may also be used to display diagnostic information, if needed. • sc — short circuit to ground • sb — short to battery • cf — controller fault – if this message appears on the d...

  • Page 356

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

  • Page 357

    1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition, functioning normally, and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if necessary. 2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connec- tions according to the trailer manufacturer’s instructions. 3. When a trailer with electric/eoh bra...

  • Page 358

    Caution! The itbm module has been designed and verified for electric trailer brakes. Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the itbm system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking. There may be a increase in stopping distance or trailer instability which could result in d...

  • Page 359

    Warning! Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system or wiring should be performed by a qualified automo- tive technician. If done improperly it may cause damage to the electrical system wiring and could result in serious or fatal injury. Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turni...

  • Page 360

    Electronic speed control – if equipped − do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − when using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. − use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maxim...

  • Page 361

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

  • Page 362

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

  • Page 363

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

  • Page 364

    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 • transmission in park • transfer case in neutral (n) • tow in forward direction do...

  • Page 365

    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 366

    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. Refer to the following for the proper transfer case n...

  • Page 367

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

  • Page 368

    9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with transmission in drive. 10. Turn off the engine. 11. Firmly apply the parking brake. 12. Shift the transmission into park. Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into park with the transfer case in neutral (n) and the engine running...

  • Page 369

    7. Shift the transmission into park. 8. Release the brake pedal. 9. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 10. Start the engine. 11. Press and hold the brake pedal. 12. Release the parking brake. 13. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal, and check that the vehicle operates nor...

  • Page 370

    Caution! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in neutral before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Shift automatic transmission into park. 2. Turn off the engine. 3. Turn the ignition swit...

  • Page 371

    Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into park with the transfer case in neutral and the engine running. With the transfer case in neutral, ensure that the engine is off prior to shifting the transmission into park. 15. Remove the key fob from the ignition s...

  • Page 372

    Shifting out of neutral – electronic shift transfer case (if equipped) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the on/ru...

  • Page 373

    Note: • steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the transfer case neutral button and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the neutral button, or are no longer met during the shift, the neu...

  • Page 375: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ 3500 models — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 ▫ preparations for jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 ▫ jacking instructions...

  • Page 376

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

  • Page 377

    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. 3500 models — if equipped the jack and jack tools are st...

  • Page 378

    Warning! After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera- tion, or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious i...

  • Page 379

    6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instructions instructions warning! Ca...

  • Page 380

    Warning! (continued) • if working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic. • to assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other ...

  • Page 381

    When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Securely place the jack under the sway bar bracket (unless both tires are flat on one side, then place jack under shock bracket) facing forward in vehicle. Connect the jack tube ext...

  • Page 382

    4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface. Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause a collision. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove t...

  • Page 383

    8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. 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. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible. ...

  • Page 384

    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 385

    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 386

    These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: tightening pattern (8 studs) tightening pattern (10 studs) 384 what to do in emergencies.

  • Page 387

    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. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles (160 km) and after 5...

  • Page 388

    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 389

    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 covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the positive battery post. Warning! • take care to avo...

  • Page 390

    3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is off. Warning! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. Jump-start...

  • Page 391

    Warning! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then st...

  • Page 392

    Freeing a stuck vehicle if the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever rhythmically between drive/1st and reverse while applying slight pressure to the accelerator. Caution! • racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to tr...

  • Page 393

    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 394

    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. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position without starting the engine. 3. Tilt...

  • Page 395

    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 396

    Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the 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 o...

  • Page 397

    Two-wheel drive models the manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) with the transmission in neu- tral . Speed ...

  • Page 398

    Four-wheel drive vehicles 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 ...

  • Page 399: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 5.7l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 䡵 onboard diagnostic system (obd ii) . . . . . . . 400 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 400 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 400

    ▫ exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 ▫ cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 ▫ rear axle and 4x4 front driving axle fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 401

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

  • Page 402

    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 403

    The select button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the malfunction indicator light (mil). Emissions inspection and maintenance programs in some l...

  • Page 404

    4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: a. The mil will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s obd ii system is not ready and you should not proceed to the i/m...

  • Page 405

    Dealer service your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner. Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these service manuals before attempting...

  • Page 406

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

  • Page 407

    Caution! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. 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” ...

  • Page 408

    Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Engine oil viscosity (sae grade) sae 5w-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperatu...

  • Page 409

    Engine oil filter the engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. Engine oil filter selection the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only hi...

  • Page 410

    Maintenance-free battery your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. 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...

  • Page 411

    Caution! • it is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi- tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should b...

  • Page 412

    Warning! • use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Re...

  • Page 413

    Body lubrication locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as mopar 威 spray white lube or equivalent, to assure qu...

  • Page 414

    Performance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any condition is present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its function. Adding washer fluid the fluid reservoir is located under the hood and shoul...

  • Page 415

    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 416

    Caution! • the catalytic converter requires the use of un- leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- trol device and may seriously reduce engine per- formance and cause serious damage to the engine. • damage to the catalytic converter can r...

  • Page 417

    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 418

    Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. With the engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for proper va...

  • Page 419

    Caution! (continued) • do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the engine coolant (antifreeze) and may plug the radiator. • this vehicle has not been designed for us...

  • Page 420

    Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated. Note: mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze...

  • Page 421

    Disposal of used coolant used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based e...

  • Page 422

    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 (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- gine coolant (antif...

  • Page 423

    • do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing. • if frequent engine cool...

  • Page 424

    Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency...

  • Page 425

    Warning! • use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and/or impair its performance. The proper type of brake fluid ...

  • Page 426

    Warning! (continued) • do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in a collision. Rear axle and 4x4 front driving axle fluid level for models with 9.25 in front axles and 11...

  • Page 427

    Lubricant selection refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Note: the presence of water in the gear lubricant will result in corrosion and possible failure of differential components. Operation of the vehicle in water, as may be encount...

  • Page 428

    Automatic transmission selection of lubricant it is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- mance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended trans- mission fluid. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicl...

  • Page 429

    Fluid level check the fluid level should be checked when the engine is fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmission is at normal operating temperature. Operation of the trans- mission with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid. Check the fluid...

  • Page 430

    Note: if it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should be between the two “cold” (lower) holes on the dipstick with the fluid at approximately 70°f (21°c) (room tem- perature). If the fluid level is correctly established at room temperature, it sho...

  • Page 431

    Appearance care and protection from corrosion protection of body and paint from corrosion vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons,...

  • Page 432

    • use a high quality cleaner wax, such as mopar威 cleaner wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint. • avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. Caution! • do no...

  • Page 433

    • if you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. • if a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • use mopar威 touch up paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as...

  • Page 434

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

  • Page 435

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

  • Page 436

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

  • Page 437

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j03 30 amp pink diesel powertrain control module – if equipped j04 25 amp natural driver door node j05 25 amp natural passenger door node j06 40 amp green antilock brakes pump/stability con- trol system j07 30 amp pink antilock brakes valve/stability con- ...

  • Page 438

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j20 30 amp pink front wiper ground/ low/high j21 20 amp blue washer control j22 25 amp natural sunroof module m1 15 amp blue stop switch lamp m5 25 amp natural 115v ac inverter m6 20 amp yellow power outlet (instru- ment panel or front console)/rain snsr m...

  • Page 439

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m13 20 amp yellow main #2 instrument cluster/wireless control module/ itm/siren/ multifunction switch (steering column module) m14 20 amp yellow back up camera (domestic only) m15 20 amp yellow power seat module(s)/audio telematics/daytime running lights r...

  • Page 440

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m26 10 amp red driver’s door switch m27 10 amp red ignition switch m28 15 amp blue powertrain control module m29 10 amp red tire pressure monitor m30 15 amp blue j1962 diag connector m31 20 amp yellow back-up lamps m32 10 amp red airbag module m33 10 amp r...

  • Page 441

    Caution! • when installing the totally integrated power mod- ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the totally integrated power module and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • when replacing ...

  • Page 442

    Note: • when reinstalling the iod fuse push firmly until fully seated; the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a full sweep when the ignition switch is turned to the run position. This is a normal condition. • when the vehicle is shipped from the factory, the iod fuse is in the up or extracted ...

  • Page 443

    Bulb replacement dual or quad headlamp/front park and turn signal – 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 both fender ledges. 4. Remove the two pla...

  • 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 disen- gage ...

  • 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 1 ⁄ 4 turn to unlock the bulb from the housing. 4. Pull the bulb straig...

  • Page 446

    2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body. 3. Turn the desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing. 4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket. 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 1 ⁄ 4 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 5 year/100,000 mile formula) or...

  • Page 450

    Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5–year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hy- brid organic additive technology) or equivalent. Engine oil – 5.7l engine use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oil, meeting the requir...

  • Page 451

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission (5.7l engine only) mopar 威 atf+4威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Transfer case mopar 威 atf+4威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Front and rear axle flui...

  • Page 453: Emaintenance Schedules

    Emaintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 ▫ 5.7l gas engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 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 5.7l gas engine the scheduled maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main- tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe ope...

  • Page 455

    • under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your auth...

  • Page 456

    Once a month • check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed. • check all lights and other electri...

  • Page 457

    8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 8,000 miles (13 000 km). ❏ lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only). Odometer reading date rep...

  • Page 458

    24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 18 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 24,000 miles (39 000 km). ❏ lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only). ❏ inspect the cv joint...

  • Page 459

    40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 40,000 miles (65 000 km). ❏ lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only). Odometer reading date ...

  • Page 460

    56,000 miles (91,000 km) or 42 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). ❏ lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only). Odometer reading date ...

  • Page 461

    64,000 miles (104,000 km) or 48 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the spark plugs. ❏...

  • Page 462

    72,000 miles (117,000 km) or 54 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 72,000 miles (117 000 km). ❏ lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only). ❏ inspect the cv joi...

  • Page 463

    88,000 miles (143,000 km) or 66 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). ❏ lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only). Odometer reading dat...

  • Page 464

    96,000 miles (156,000 km) or 72 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the spark plugs. ❏...

  • Page 465

    104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 78 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 104,000 miles (169 000 km). ❏ lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only). ❏ flush and replac...

  • Page 466

    120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 90 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏ lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only). ❏ inspect the cv j...

  • Page 467

    128,000 miles (208,000 km) or 96 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 128,000 miles (208 000 km). ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ replace the spark plugs....

  • Page 468

    144,000 miles (234,000 km) or 108 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 144,000 miles (234 000 km). ❏ if using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-roa...

  • Page 469

    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 471: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 471 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 472

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47...

  • Page 473

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

  • Page 474

    This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • if ...

  • Page 475

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

  • Page 476

    We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to reso...

  • Page 477

    If nhtsa receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. T...

  • Page 478

    • service manuals these comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing chrysler group llc vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or...

  • Page 479

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

  • Page 480

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

  • Page 481: Index

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  • Page 482

    Adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 417 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 adjustable pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 air cleaner, engine (engine air cleaner filter) . . . 407 air conditioner maintenance . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 483

    Automatic transmission adding fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 fluid and filter changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 fluid level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,427 fluid type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,449 shifting . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 484

    Carbon monoxide warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,339 cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 cellular phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93,256 center high mounted stop light . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 center lap belts . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 485

    Drain, flush, and refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 points to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 pressure cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 radiator cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 486

    Emergency, in case of freeing vehicle when stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 tow hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 emission control system maintenance ...

  • Page 487

    Fluid leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 fluid level checks automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 fluid, brake . . ....

  • Page 488

    Grocery bag retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 gross axle weight rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 gross vehicle weight rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 guide, body builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 gvwr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 489

    Information center, vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,189 instrument panel and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 instrument panel lens cleaning . . . . ...

  • Page 490

    Automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 brake warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440,441 cap top clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 491

    Power door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 lower anchors and tether for children (latch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 lubrication, body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 lug nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380,383 ma...

  • Page 492

    Oil, engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404,448 capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 change interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 493

    Sliding rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302,303 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 pregnant women and seat belts . . . . . . ....

  • Page 494

    Safety checks inside vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 safety checks outside vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 safety defects, reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 safety information, tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 495

    Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 transfer case, shifting into transfer case neutral (n) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365,367 tra...

  • Page 496

    System, remote starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 temperature control, automatic (atc) . . . . . . . . 261 temperature gauge, engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . 189 tether anchor, child restraint . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 497

    Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344,393 24-hour towing assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 498

    Variance, compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315,342 vehicle modifications/alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 vehicle storage . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 499

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

  • Page 500

    Chrysler group llc 12dd43-126-ac 3rd edition printed in u.S.A..