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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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Page 1: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Van Conversions/Campers ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 4: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your dealer This manual has been prepared with the assistance of knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with cians and genuine Mopar parts, and is interested in the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle.
Page 5: Symbols
INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 6: Van Conversions/Campers
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- This manual contains WARNINGS against operating stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should procedures which could result in an accident or bodily also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions injury.
Page 7: Vehicle Identification Number
INTRODUCTION 7 NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- WARNING! mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
Page 9 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .....18 Ignition Key Removal .
Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped ..21 Power Windows—If Equipped ... . .32 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped ..21 Wind Buffeting .
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Lock Your Vehicle ..... .75 Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags ...47 Exhaust Gas .
Page 12: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key Automatic Transmission code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the WARNING! lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the Never leave children alone in a vehicle.
Page 14: Locking Doors With The Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission—If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle.
Page 15: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 turn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb check. If the light SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 16: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or CAUTION! any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transpon- Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and der) fault unless the additional part is physically held lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 17: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” Customer Key Programming If you have two valid sentry keys, you can program new position and remove the second key. sentry keys to the system by performing the following 4.
Page 18: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED have all remaining keys erased from the systems Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering memory.
Page 19: Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage first 3 minutes the horn will sound and the headlights the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to and security telltale will flash repeatedly.
Page 20: To Set The Alarm
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Set the Alarm: horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors The alarm will set when you use the power door locks, or and the security lamp will flash for 30 seconds. Check the use the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors.
Page 21: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 21
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keyless entry transmitter or open the doors. This feature is only available if you have Remote Keyless Entry.
Page 22: To Unlock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the doors: 5. This will allow you to unlock all doors on the first Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob press of the UNLOCK button. once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock 6.
Page 23: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4 4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and Using the Panic Alarm hold the PANIC button.
Page 24: General Information
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. RS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 25: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED the back housing or the printed circuit board. Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting system, which will allow the vehicle to be started from 1.
Page 26 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE running. The lamps will turn off when the ignition is turned to RUN or the remote start is cancelled. To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the UNLOCK button on the key fob.
Page 27: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • The brake pedal is pressed. The ignition key will unlock all the locks on your vehicle. The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of WARNING! two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated •...
Page 28: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- A power door lock switch is on each front door trim tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key panel.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 3. Place the key into the ignition. has been shifted into the Park position after the vehicle has been driven (shifted out of Park and all doors closed). 4. Within 15 seconds cycle the key from the LOCK position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four Auto Unlock On Exit Programming —...
Page 30: Child Protection Door Lock
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has been changed. 7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability of this feature. 8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever UP WARNING! to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child- protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Page 32: Windows
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS and on the rear doors of Quad Cab and Mega Cab models. The windows will operate when the ignition Power Windows—If Equipped switch is turned to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position and for ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or the driver’s door is opened.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors.
Page 34: Wind Buffeting
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Please pay close attention to the information in this Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of section. It tells you how to use your restraint system pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as ears.
Page 35: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that WARNING! they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, thrown from the vehicle.
Page 36 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of 2.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Latch Plate To Buckle 1 — Latch Plate 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 38 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, •...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to •...
Page 40 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Standard Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Standard Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 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 a collision.
Page 42: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 serves you best.
Page 43: Automatic Locking Retractors (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, 1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. you’ll prefer a higher position.
Page 44: Center Lap Belts
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Center Lap Belts Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped The center seating position for the Quad Cab front seat The seat belts for both front seating positions are has a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
Page 45: Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is or START position.
Page 46: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- Seat Belt Extender vated by repeating this procedure. If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System extender should be used only if the existing belt is not...
Page 47: Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)-Airbags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment.
Page 48 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat WARNING! hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the proper performance of the window bags. • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimize 2. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat, see the the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch section. 1.
Page 50 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved WARNING! back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more 6.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners (If Air Bag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: Equipped) • Occupant Restraint Controller • Driver Seat Track Position Sensor (If Equipped) •...
Page 52 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic WARNING! parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions. These include all of the Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru- items listed above except the steering wheel and ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to column, and knee bolsters.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 switch (2500/3500 Standard Cab Vehicles Only). See collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – (2500/3500 Stan- units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to dard Cab Vehicles Only) in this section for additional inflate the front airbags.
Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC the driver and the front passenger, and position every- (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring one for the best interaction with the front airbag.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The passenger front airbag is to be turned off only if the WARNING! passenger: • is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/ shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck, front seat because there is no rear seat, because the rear or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or...
Page 56 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (2500/3500 Standard If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: Cab Vehicles Only) • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, and sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front...
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles Maintaining Your Airbag System settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- WARNING! turer’s instructions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the •...
Page 58: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate interval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while Enhanced Accident Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical driving.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 data during and/or after airbag deployment. EDR data be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern- are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly ment officials, and professional crash researchers, such as deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.
Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped) nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential • Time of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora- cycles and vehicle mileage) tion to any third party except when:...
Page 61: Child Restraint
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Child Restraint WARNING! Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time — babies and children, too. Every state in the United In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, States and all Canadian provinces require that small can become a missile inside the vehicle.
Page 62 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Safety experts recommend that children ride unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least could cause severe injury or death to infants in this one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child lap portion.) For further information refer to restraint: www.seatcheck.org.
Page 64 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, the latch plate into the buckle.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 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. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the 2500/3500 Stan- dard Cab passenger seat position and the Quad Cab rear seat outboard positions.
Page 66 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mega Cab Rear Seats 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 seatback tether anchorage have been available for Quad Cab Rear Outboard Seats...
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers of reach of children. It is recommended that before will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the older products.
Page 68 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing the Child Restraint System separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the WARNING! strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped Do not install child restraint systems equipped with with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the...
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 anchorages, one each behind the front center and right WARNING! seats. Quad Cab models have three anchorages, one behind each of the rear seats. Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or WARNING! child restraint.
Page 70 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence - 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint (Quad Cab Rear Seats) and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat. 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and 4.
Page 72 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Multiple Child Restraints...
Page 73: Children Too Large For Booster Seats
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Tether Anchorage Points at All Three Seating Positions (Mega Cab) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.
Page 74: Engine Break-In Recommendations
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a as possible. high quality, energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with the anticipated cli- •...
Page 75: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 CAUTION! WARNING! • During the first 500 miles (805 km) your new It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, vehicle is driven, do not tow a trailer. Doing so inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 76: Exhaust Gas
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed and the controls in any position except OFF or MAX A/C. WARNING! • The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a potentially exhaust system.
Page 77: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.) or if the front airbags have deployed. If there is any Heater Defroster Ducts question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the Inspect the heater defroster ducts for proper operation.
Page 78: Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Lights Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn Vehicle signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument Tires panel. Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in Door Latches the tread.
Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......84 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If Equipped .
Page 80 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seats ....... . 116 Heated Seats —...
Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Windshield Wipers And Washers ... . 140 Overhead Console — If Equipped ... 148 Windshield Wipers .
Page 82 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Compass Calibration ... 153 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . . 162 Manual Compass Calibration .
Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Cupholders ......168 Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models) ..174 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40 Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models) .
Page 84: Mirrors
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle).
Page 85: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 86: Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electronic Power Mirrors – If Equipped WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an- other vehicle or other object.
Page 87: Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors – If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition On.
Page 88 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. Trailer Towing Position Blindspot Mirror...
Page 89: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - If Equipped
• www.chrysler.com/uconnect UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle • www.dodge.com/uconnect communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial • www.jeep.com/uconnect a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., Call” “Mike” ”Work or Dial”...
Page 90 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The UConnect™ phone book enables you to store up to Phone Button 32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has The rearview mirror contains the microphone a separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that for the system (depending on the type of language.
Page 91: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the the beep, which follows the Ready prompt or another phone manufacturer for details.
Page 92 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Tree Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone Refer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section. To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer-...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 You can enter any four-digit pin number. You will not make a call. You can select to use a lower priority need to remember this pin number after the initial cellular phone at any time (refer to Advanced Phone pairing process.
Page 94 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The UConnect™ system will confirm the phone num- • The UConnect™ system will confirm the name and ber and then dial. The number will appear in the then dial the corresponding phone number, which display of certain radios.
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow UConnect™ allows the user to download entries from you to store multiple numbers for each phone book their phone via Bluetooth.
Page 96 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the the UConnect™ and then send the address book entry via Bluetooth. Please see your phone owners’ manual phone book entry that you are editing. for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluetooth After you are finished editing an entry in the phone book, connection.
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook Phonebook Delete. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will •...
Page 98: Phone Call Features
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the accessed through the UConnect™ system. Check with phone book entries. your cellular service provider for the features that you have. • To call one of the names in the list, press the Voice Recognition’...
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 NOTE: The UConnect™ system compatible phones in Toggling Between Calls market today do not support rejecting an incoming call If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can press the “Phone”...
Page 100 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The UConnect™ system will call the last number that established, press and hold the “Phone” button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have was dialed on your cellular phone. been joined into one conference call.
Page 101: Uconnect™ System Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 which the call is automatically transferred from the NOTE: After every UConnect™ language change op- UConnect™ system to the mobile phone. eration, only the language specific 32-name phone book is usable. The paired phone name is not language specific •...
Page 102 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800- Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Working with Automated Systems sequence of numbers, followed by Send is also to be This method is designed to be used in instances where used to navigate through an automated customer service one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager.
Page 104 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Barge In - Overriding Prompts Phone and Network Status Indicators The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you If available on the radio and/or on a premium display wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by recognition command immediately.
Page 105: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • Following the beep, say Mute-off. NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect™ system to play it on the Advanced Phone Connectivity vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number, the user Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone may feel that the call did not go through even though the...
Page 106 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- Select another Cellular Phone tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular This feature allows you to select and start using another phone and the UConnect™ system, then follow the phone with the UConnect™...
Page 107: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™ System • Press the “Phone” button to begin. UConnect™ Tutorial • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the Setup Phone Pairing.
Page 108 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the “Voice Recognition” button and say Setup, Voice Recognition (VR) Voice Training command. • For best performance, adjust the rear view mirror to Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the provide at least ⁄...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • low road noise, • It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnect™ phone book. • smooth road surface, • UConnect™ phone book nametag recognition rate is • fully closed windows, optimized for the person who stored the name in the •...
Page 110 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering Far End Audio Performance the in-vehicle audio volume. • Audio quality is maximized under: • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
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Page 114 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts. three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 116: General Information
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, following conditions: inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 117: 40-20-40 Front Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Each outboard seat is independently adjustable forward 40-20-40 Front Seat or rearward and is equipped with a back recliner. The manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is found at the front edge of each seat cushion. Pull up on the handle and slide the seat to get the most comfortable position.
Page 118: Reclining Seats (1500 Standard And Quad Cab Models)
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Seats (1500 Standard and Quad Cab WARNING! Models) The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back seat with the seatback reclined.
Page 119: Reclining Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Reclining Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) WARNING! The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a and adjust for comfort.
Page 120: Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To lower the head restraint, push in the button and then Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If push down on the head restraint. Equipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of the driver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’s seatback increases or decreases the lumbar (lower back) support.
Page 121: Power Seats (1500 Standard And Quad Cab Models) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Power Seats (1500 Standard and Quad Cab Models) — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls. Power Seat Switch...
Page 122 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. One switch controls the seat move- ment. The six-way switch can be moved forward or backwards to get the most comfortable position. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height or to change the seat angle by tilting it up or down.
Page 123: Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls or the Occupant Classi- fication System. Power Seat Switch...
Page 124 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switches, tilting it up or down. Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
Page 125: Rear Seat Features - Mega Cab Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models Reclining Rear Seats — Mega Cab Models The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back and adjust for comfort.
Page 126 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — Mega Cab Models Both the left and right rear seat backs can be folded down and used as a table. To fold either rear seat back down (Table Mode), lift the handle and fold the seat back forward.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Table Mode Securing Cargo Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) — Mega Cab Models Both the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (Kneel Mode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of the rear seat backs provide 2 D-rings and each of the rear storage bin lids provide 2 slotted cutouts.
Page 128 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, Cargo must be securely tied down before driving inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people your vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can fly riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the ously injured or killed.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 To fold either rear seat flat (Kneel Mode), lift the handle and fold the seat forward. Simply lift the seat back to return the seat to the upright position. Verify that it is locked in place.
Page 130: Heated Seats - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 level, or OFF. The High heat level operates for 30 minutes WARNING! (approximate), the Low heat level operates for 30 min- utes (approximate). The seat heat will also turn OFF Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin when the ignition is turned OFF.
Page 132: To Open And Close The Hood
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD released you must reach into the opening beneath the center of the grille and push up the latch to release the safety catch before raising the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 133: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 LIGHTS WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before driving. Headlight Switch Location...
Page 134: Interior Lights
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the Party mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery.
Page 135: Battery Saver
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Battery Saver Headlamp Delay To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed- To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 90 seconds.
Page 136: Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only And Fleet Vehicles)
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses.
Page 137: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Lights-on Reminder Cargo Light — If Equipped If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on, after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights —...
Page 138: Multifunction Control Lever
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Control Lever The multifunction control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released. High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or...
Page 140: Windshield Wipers And Washers
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever. Turn the end of the handle to Windshield Wipers select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable.
Page 141: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 desired. If the washer knob is depressed while in the WARNING! delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob is released. It will then resume the Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 142: Tilt Steering Column
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! To tilt the column, pull rearward on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is desired.
Page 143: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10 inches (254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center of the steering wheel. 2.
Page 144: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
Page 145: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 To Activate WARNING! Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. In the instrument cluster, the word “CRUISE” illuminates when Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is the system is on. dangerous.
Page 146: To Vary The Speed Setting
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting Tapping the DECEL button once will result in a speed When the speed control is on, speed can be increased by decrease (refer to the table below for the speed for your pressing and holding the ACCEL button.
Page 147: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the exhibit several downshifts under the above conditions. pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. To reduce the frequency of the downshifts and to im- prove vehicle performance, it is advisable to use either NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000...
Page 148: Overhead Console - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Universal Garage Door Opener — If Equipped OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The two optional overhead consoles may consist of the Courtesy/Reading Lights following features: In the middle of the console are two courtesy/reading lights.
Page 149: Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 This overhead console allows you to choose between a OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP compass/temperature display and one of four trip con- COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED ditions being monitored. This optional overhead console consists of the following: US/M Button •...
Page 150: Reset Button
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE RESET Button Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within 2 seconds while in any of the 3 resettable displays (AVG ECO, ODO, ET), the Global Reset will reset all 3 displays. Step Button Use this button to reset the following displays: Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
Page 151: Average Fuel Economy (Avg Eco)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 determined by weighted average of the instantaneous Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel Average fuel economy is a running average of the tank level.
Page 152: Trip Odometer (Odo)
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: It is possible for DTE to display “LO FUEL” Trip Odometer (ODO) before the low fuel warning light turns on in the instru- NOTE: The maximum value is approximately 6000 ment cluster. This could occur because low fuel warning miles.
Page 153: C/T Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 C/T Button WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage.
Page 154: Manual Compass Calibration
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu- ally calibrating the compass. If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the “Calibration”...
Page 155: Outside Temperature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 NOTE: The default for the compass variance is zone 8. To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari- ance zone number will be displayed.
Page 156: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage Your motorized door or gate will open and close while door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security you are training the Universal Transceiver.
Page 157: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 WARNING! seconds. Release the buttons when the indicators start to flash. Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the training the transceiver.
Page 158 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen 4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button. If HomeLink button and the hand-held transmitter button the indicator(s) blink rapidly for two seconds and then until the indicator(s) change from a slow to a rapid flash remains constant, continue with next section: Program- rate.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- onds each time).
Page 160: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- at this time. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming transmission –...
Page 161: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To re-program a channel that has been previously the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active. trained, follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
Page 162: General Information
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information The term “IC:” before the certification/registration num- This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifi- Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following cations were met.
Page 163: Open Sunroof - Express Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Open Sunroof - Express Mode WARNING! Momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature, causing the sunroof to open • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving automatically. During the Express Open operation, any children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a movement of the switch will stop the sunroof and it will number of reasons.
Page 164: Pinch Protect Feature
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature Venting Sunroof - Express This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of Press and release the V button, and the sunroof will the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- open to the vent position.
Page 165: Sunroof Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows There is an additional Power Outlet inside the center together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs console of vehicles equipped with 40/20/40, or Bucket with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to front seats.
Page 166: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER CAUTION! The removable ash receiver is located in the instrument panel cup holder tray. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel, power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not above and to the left of the ash receiver.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Ash Tray Automatic Transmission Ash Tray Manual Transmission...
Page 168: Cupholders
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats) — Automatic Transmission Your new Ram truck is equipped with two adjustable cupholders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on the cup holder door handle, on the front surface. Each opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes.
Page 169: Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) — Automatic Transmission If your new Ram truck is equipped with bucket seats there are three cup holders located on the front of the center console. Cup Holders Automatic Transmission Cup Holders Bucket Seat...
Page 170: Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Manual Transmission
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Manual Rear Cupholder — Mega Cab Mega Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders Transmission located in the center armrest. Cup Holders Manual Transmission Mega Cab Rear Armrest Cup Holder Rear Cupholder —...
Page 171: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 removable coin holder (if equipped), and two dividers to STORAGE configure the storage area into compartments. For ex- Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) — ample, compartments can be configured to hold a lap-top If Equipped computer, a cellular telephone, CD’s and miscellaneous items.
Page 172: Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)- If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)— If CAUTION! Equipped • 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 engine starting.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 storage area into separate compartments. Lift the lower CAUTION! handle on the front of the armrest, and raise the armrest for access to the lower storage bin. On Quad Cab and • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw Mega Cab models the rear of the floor console offers a power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in power outlet, a tip out bin and a rear air duct (Mega Cab...
Page 174: Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models)
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models) Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion there is a storage compartment. Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat. The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seat.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To gain access to the Mega Cab rear storage, fold the rear The rear storage compartment can be divided into three seats to the “kneel position”. (See page 127 for more separate compartments by using the divider doors inside information.) the storage compartment.
Page 176: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab Models)
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat, may be Models) Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag equipped with a folding load floor. handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor. While driving or in an accident you may experience, abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. Loose objects stored on the load floor may move around with force and strike occupants, resulting in serious or fatal injury.
Page 178 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the load floor unfolds into position. the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2.
Page 179: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side view Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition On.
Page 180: Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped The power sliding rear window switch is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. Press the right side of the switch to open the glass and the left side of the switch to close the glass.
Page 181: Pickup Box
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the PICKUP BOX pickup box, you must use Mopar toolbox brackets available from your dealer. You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply- wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor.
Page 182: Slide-In Campers
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side WARNING! bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel housings. Place wooden boards across the box from side • Care should always be exercised when operat- to side to create separate load compartments in the ing a vehicle with unrestrained cargo.
Page 183: Easy-Off Tailgate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: When a cap or pickup camper is installed on a NOTE: Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly vehicle, an alternate CHMSL (Center High Mounted Stop spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is operated Light) must be provided.
Page 184 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks. Tailgate Support Strap Attachment...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instruments And Controls ....189 Two Types Of Signals ....206 Instrument Cluster .
Page 186 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 226 If Equipped ......214 Sales Code RAK –...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 Pinch Roller Release ....234 REC Setting The Clock ....243 Noise Reduction .
Page 188 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PTY Button Scan ..... 249 Compact Disc Maintenance ....253 PTY Button Seek .
Page 189: Instruments And Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Passenger Airbag 11 — TPMS Placard “HI” (Max) Load Switch* 16 — Transfer Case Control Switch* 2 — Air Outlets 7 — Glove Box 12 — Power Sliding Back Glass Switch* 17 —...
Page 190: Instrument Cluster
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Premium Cluster – If Equipped...
Page 191: Base Cluster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Base Cluster – If Equipped...
Page 192: Instrument Cluster Description
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving, the electrical sys- 1. Check Gages – Premium Cluster Only tem should be serviced. This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of gages indicate a reading either too high or too low.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuck- CAUTION! led, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the Do not operate the engine with the tachometer Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continu- pointer at high rpm for extended periods.
Page 194 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of 13. Temperature Gauge the gauge, the “Check Gages” indicator will illuminate The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant and a single chime will sound. temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is operat- 10.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 flash at a slower rate after the alarm is set. The security CAUTION! light will also come on for about two seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the en- gine running as you would not be able to react to the 15.
Page 196 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To NOTE: There is also an engine hour function. This switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and indicates the total number of hours the engine has been release the Trip Odometer button.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not your personal driving style.
Page 198 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it 19. Brake System Warning Light suggests a potential engine control problem and the need This light illuminates when the ignition key is turned to for system service.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Acceleration which causes the rear wheels to slip for a 21. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) period of time may result in the red brake light illumi- This light informs you of a problem with the nating and a brake switch code being set on ABS Electronic Throttle Control system.
Page 200 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Cargo Light comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- The Cargo Lamp light will illuminate when the function has been detected in the ESP system. If this light Cargo Lamp is activated by pressing the Cargo remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle Light Button on the headlight switch.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or operating properly.
Page 202 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL function when it is on solid. The yellow “ESP Indicator CAUTION! Light” is located in the tachometer area. The ESP/TCS Indicator Light starts to flash as soon as the tires lose The TPMS has been optimized for the original traction and the ESP system becomes active.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle “LO FUEL” before the low fuel warning light turns on in or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the the instrument cluster. This could occur because the low light goes off.
Page 204 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 32. Coolant Temperature Light – Base Cluster Only 33. Battery Voltage Indicator Light – Base Cluster This light indicates engine coolant temperature is Only to high. If the light comes on, stop the vehicle, shift When the engine is running, this light indicates into N (Neutral), and increase the engine idle the electrical system voltage is out of normal...
Page 205: Electronic Digital Clock
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune / ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into Audio control to set the minutes. the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or 4.
Page 206: Two Types Of Signals
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Two Types of Signals FM Reception There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, vary...
Page 207: Sales Code Ref - Am/Fm/Cd (Single Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) Operating Instructions - Radio Mode RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of your radio faceplate.
Page 208 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Button (Radio Mode) NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the MUTE button mutes the microphone. CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Clock Setting Procedure TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune/ AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Audio control.
Page 210 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to the station will continue to play but will not be stored adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Page 211: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio Operation Instructions - CD Mode OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Player.
Page 212 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (CD Mode) RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. Mode) To stop the scan function, press the button a second time. Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
Page 213: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an speakers.
Page 214: Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If Equipped
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Press this button to change the display from elapsed Equipped playing time to time of day. The time of day will display Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of the Owner’s for 5 seconds.
Page 215: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it.
Page 216 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (Radio Mode) SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune / AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Audio control. Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune / Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Audio control to set the minutes.
Page 218 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will Toggle the PTY button to select the following format display. Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to types: adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak- 16 Digit-Character Program Type ers.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Nostalgia Nostalgia displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Oldies Oldies station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY Personality Personality function only operates when in the FM mode.
Page 220: Operation Instructions - (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each push-button by Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Play) the SET/DIR button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC display window.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) CAUTION! Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs return to the beginning of the current selection, or return only.
Page 222: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Play) LOAD/ EJECT - Load Press and hold the LOAD/ EJT button for 5 seconds and Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- all CDs will be ejected from the radio.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 TIME Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Press this button to change the display from a large CD MODE for CD Audio Play) playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
Page 224: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders: 100 file recording media and formats are limited. When • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- cation quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 226: Operation Instructions
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Play) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next time to start playing the MP3 files.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 LOAD / EJECT - Eject MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc. button with the corresponding number where The radio scrolls through the following TAG information: the CD was loaded and the disc will unload Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail-...
Page 228: Sales Code Rak - Am/Fm/Cassette/Cd (6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, Mp3, And Wma Capabilities
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Switches back to Radio mode. Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Manual.
Page 229: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it.
Page 230 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left Clock Setting Procedure side to seek down. The radio will remained tuned to the 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. new station until you make another selection.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 RW/FF (Radio Mode) Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to to search for the next frequency in the direction of the increase or decrease the Treble tones.
Page 232 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to Country Country be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- Oldies Oldies cast PTY information. Soft Soft Turn the tune knob to select the following format types: Nostalgia Nostalgia Jazz...
Page 233: Operating Instructions - Tape Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Operating Instructions — Tape Player displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the station with the same selected PTY name.
Page 234: Fast Forward (Ff)
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fast Forward (FF) Scan Button Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature.
Page 235: Noise Reduction
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 compact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks tape player is on, but may be switched off. and WMA.
Page 236: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is selection on the CD.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 radio, the radio will remain in CD mode and display RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD INSERT DISC” for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, the radio MODE for CD Audio Play) will go to the previous tuner mode. Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
Page 238: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 Notes On Playing MP3 Files •...
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- cation quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 240: Operation Instructions
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 and WMA files may LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA be affected by the following: Play) • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than LOAD/EJT - Load CD-R media Press the LOAD/EJT button and the push-...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within Press and hold the INFO button while in the message 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, display priority mode or elapsed time display priority the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD.
Page 242: Sales Code Rec - Am/Fm/Cd (6-Disc) Radio With Navigation System
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIO move through available folders. Press the TUNE control WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM to select a folder. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject.
Page 243: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys- tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone changer with MP3 capability.
Page 244 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. To show the GPS clock, select “Displayed Clock: GPS Clock” and press ENTER. 3. To adjust the time zone, Select “Time Zone” and press ENTER. Select the appropriate time zone and press ENTER. 4. To turn daylight savings on or off, select “Daylight Savings”...
Page 245: Audio Clock Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 3. To decrease the clock by one hour, use the Select 1. When you are at an audio screen, quickly press the Encoder to highlight the “-” sign. Press ENTER. Press TIME button on the navigation faceplate. ENTER again to decrease the clock by another hour.
Page 246: Video Entertainment System (Sales Code Xrv) - If Equipped
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To switch the clock to the small clock, quickly press VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE TIME again. XRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets.
Page 247: System Activation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 System Activation Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you Number (ESN/SID) may begin listening immediately to the one year of The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- SIRIUS audio service that is included with the factory- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio installed satellite radio system in your vehicle.
Page 248: Selecting Satellite Mode In Ref, Raq, And Rak Radios
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ESN/SID Access with RAQ and RAK Radios Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and Radios the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons Selecting Satellite Mode —...
Page 249: Selecting A Channel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Selecting a Channel Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels Press and release the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for In addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM pre-set stations, you the next channel. Press the top of the button to search up may also commit 12 satellite stations to push button and the bottom of the button to search down.
Page 250: Pty Button Seek
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Pressing the SEEK or SCAN button, while Reception Quality performing a music type scan, will change the channel by Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory following reasons.
Page 251: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will The remote sound system controls are located on the rear increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the surface of the steering wheel.
Page 252: Tape Player
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tape Player If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. selection on the cassette.
Page 253: Compact Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions.
Page 254: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft The controls for the heating and ventilation system in this protection encoding. Try a known good disc before vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs.
Page 255: Heater Only - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 The mode control (at the right of the Heater Only — If Equipped control panel) can be set in any of the following positions: NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes.
Page 256 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level) Defrost Select the recirculation modes when Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield the outside air contains smoke or through the defroster outlets located at the base of odors. This feature allows for recircu- the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the lation of interior air only.
Page 257: Air Conditioning And Heating
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Temperature Control Air Conditioning and Heating — If Equipped The rotary knob at the center of the control panel controls the temperature of the interior air. You can choose your degree of comfort by rotating the knob.
Page 258 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level) Press the button a second time to turn the air condition- Select the recirculation modes when ing off. the outside air contains smoke, odors, high humidity, or if rapid cooling is Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed desired.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Floor Blower Control Outside air flows primarily through the floor out- The rotary knob on the left of the lets located under the instrument panel. control panel is the blower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower Outside air flows in equal proportions through the speed you desire.
Page 260: Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Circulation Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature The cab is designed with features to promote outside air Control — If Equipped circulation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. These With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each are air exhausters that provide the means for regular front seat occupant can independently control the tem- exchange of cab air.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Air Conditioning and Heating Operation Recirculation Pushbutton To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control at any Pushing the Recirculation button al- speed and press the snowflake button located on the lows interior air to recirculate continu- control panel.
Page 262 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system Heat allows you to operate at intermediate positions between Outside air flows primarily through the floor out- the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- lets located under the instrument panel. tified by the small dots and give an even blend of both modes.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Blower Control Dual Zone Temperature Control The rotary knob on the left of the control panel is the blower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire. To turn the blower off, turn the knob to the far left posi- tion.
Page 264 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the driver and front passenger. The blue area of the scale conditioning system has been on. It is not an indication of indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates a problem with the air conditioning system. warmer temperatures.
Page 265: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 The rear air duct is designed to be pointed up when in Window Fogging A/C mode, and pointed down in Heat mode. Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool Operating Tips temperatures when it’s rainy or humid.
Page 266 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. NOTE: On models equipped with Diesel engines, the Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an...
Page 267: Operating Tips Chart
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 269 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures – Gas Engines ... 274 Manual Transmission — 6 Speed (G56) ..285 Manual Transmission – If Equipped ..274 Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds .
Page 270 270 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Reminder Light ... . 292 Driving Off-Road ..... . . 310 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Parking Brake .
Page 271 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 BAS (Brake Assist System) ....319 Radial-Ply Tires ..... . 343 HSA (Hill Start Assist) .
Page 272 272 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) — Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....366 If Equipped ......353 Fuel Requirements .
Page 273 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Trailer And Tongue Weight ....377 Methods For Removing Snow ... . 391 Towing Requirements .
Page 274: Starting Procedures - Gas Engines
274 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES – GAS ENGINES WARNING! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may The starter should not be operated for more than 15- cause serious injury or death.
Page 275: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the starting procedure.
Page 276 276 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to started.
Page 277: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED have enough power to continue running when the key is The engine block heater warms engine coolant and released.
Page 278: Automatic Transmission
278 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle ing precautions are not observed: could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 279 drive, move the selector lever from Park or Neutral to the WARNING! desired drive position. Pull the selector lever toward you when shifting into Reverse, Second, First or Park, or Never use Park position on an automatic transmis- when shifting out of Park.
Page 280 280 STARTING AND OPERATING “N” Neutral WARNING! Shift to Neutral when the vehicle is standing for pro- longed periods with the engine running. The engine may It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must “N”...
Page 281 STARTING AND OPERATING 281 • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- is desirable. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for engine braking when descending moderately steep perature; grades. • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed.
Page 282 282 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the When To Use “TOW HAUL” and “O/D OFF” transmission will automatically select the most desirable Modes gear for operation at this temperature. If the transmission temperature becomes hot enough the TRANS TEMP light may illuminate and the transmission may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmission cools down.
Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 reduce the potential for transmission overheating or Torque Converter Clutch failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been “TOW HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
Page 284: Manual Transmission
284 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in several Truck models with manual transmission are equipped days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the with a clutch interlocking ignition system. The clutch transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to pedal must be fully depressed to start the vehicle.
Page 285: Manual Transmission - 6 Speed (G56)
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depress Manual Transmission — 6 Speed (G56) 2500 and 3500 models are equipped with the G56 manual the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to transmission.
Page 286: Manual Transmission - 6-Speed (G238)
286 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission — 6-Speed (G238) “crash-through” load and unintentionally clash into Re- 1500 models are equipped with a G238 manual transmis- verse gear. Also, when shifting from 6th to 5th gear, sion. This transmission has a clutch interlocking ignition excessive knob load toward the Reverse gear gate will system.
Page 287: Recommended Shift Speeds
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Recommended Shift Speeds Downshifting – All Manual Transmissions To use your manual transmission for fuel economy it Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is should be upshifted as listed below. Shift at the vehicle recommended to preserve brakes when driving down speeds listed for acceleration.
Page 288: Four-Wheel- Drive Operation - If Equipped
288 STARTING AND OPERATING Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds FOUR-WHEEL- DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED Gear Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with Selec- either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electroni- tion cally Shifted transfer case. See the operating instructions...
Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 simply moving the shift lever to the desired positions. Proper operation of 4-wheel-drive vehicles depends on The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. road surfaces only.
Page 290 290 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! 4-Wheel-Drive High Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to You or others could be injured if you leave the rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the slippery road surfaces only.
Page 291: Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disen- Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case gage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 2H or 4H ⇔...
Page 292: Transfer Case Reminder Light
292 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may oc- Information/Precautions (5 Position Switch) — If cur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly Equipped aligned.
Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 This Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 5 mode When additional traction is required, the transfer case positions: 2 wheel drive (2WD), 4WD AUTO, 4WD 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock LOCK, Neutral and 4WD LOW. the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 294 294 STARTING AND OPERATING towing only. See the Recreational Towing section for specific procedures on shifting into and out of Neutral (N). Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights — Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Only Transfer case position indicator lights are located on the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection.
Page 295 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 If One or More Shift Conditions are not Met The “SERVICE 4WD” warning light monitors the electric shift 4WD system. If this light remains on after engine 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service 2.
Page 296 296 STARTING AND OPERATING When operating your vehicle in 4WD LO, the engine WARNING! speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD, 4WD AUTO or 4WD HI positions at a given road speed. Take You or others could be injured if you leave the care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the mph (40 km/h).
Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 For additional information on the appropriate use of each 4WD LOW transfer case mode position see the information below: 4 Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive. Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 298: Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
298 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure — Electronically Shifted light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met. To retry a shift: Transfer Case return the control knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five (5) seconds and try the shift again.
Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 stopped, the ignition key must be in the ON position with 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case control the engine either RUNNING or OFF. This shift cannot be switch to the desired position. completed if the key is in the accessory position. 4.
Page 300: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (4 Position Switch) - If Equipped
300 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or Information/Precautions (4 Position Switch) — If if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is Equipped in process then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator...
Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 This Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 4 mode positions: 2 (rear) wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drive lock range, 4 wheel drive low range, and neutral. The Electronically Shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the 2 wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions (dry hard surfaced roads).
Page 302 302 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights — 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- tinue to flash. Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Only Transfer case position indicator lights are located in the 3. The transfer case will not shift. instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection.
Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 Proper operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles depends on WARNING! tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the Always engage the parking brake when powering transfer case.
Page 304 304 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOCK WARNING! 4 Wheel Drive Lock Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to You or others could be injured if you leave the rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the slippery road surfaces only.
Page 305: Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 light will continue to flash until all the requirements for Shifting Procedure — Electronically Shifted Transfer Case the selected position have been met. To retry a shift: return the control knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait five (5) seconds and try the shift again.
Page 306 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine Preferred Procedure either RUNNING or OFF. This shift cannot be completed 1. With engine RUNNING, slow vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3 if the key is in the accessory position. to 5 km/h).
Page 307: Limited-Slip Differential - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED position. The limited-slip differential provides additional traction on snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not there is a difference between the traction characteristics flashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutch of the surface under the right and left rear wheels.
Page 308: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
308 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are WARNING! slushy. On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the 3.
Page 309: Flowing/Rising Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! WARNING! • 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 Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water vehicle.
Page 310: Driving Off-Road
310 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING OFF-ROAD WARNING! Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, cle’s traction capabilities.
Page 311: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 NOTE: After off-road usage, particularly in sand or PARKING BRAKE mud, inspect the underside of the vehicle for accumu- The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake lower left corner of the instrument panel.
Page 312 312 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual trans- mission in Reverse or First gear. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
Page 313: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an The brake system power assist is provided by a hydro- uphill grade.
Page 314: Rear Wheel Anti-Lock (Rwal) Brake System - If Equipped
314 STARTING AND OPERATING also contribute to the noise condition. Repeated or con- WARNING! tinuous noises during braking may be an indication that the brake linings are worn and in need of replacement. Both Anti-Lock Brake Systems contain sophisticated electronic equipment. It may be susceptible to inter- Rear Wheel Anti-Lock (RWAL) Brake System —...
Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to Engagement of the Anti-lock Brake System may be provide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor accompanied by a pulsing sensation. You may also hear a makes a low humming noise during operation. This is clicking noise.
Page 316: Power Steering
316 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 317: (Abs/Tcs/Bas/Hsa/Erm/Tsc/Esp) - If
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (ABS/TCS/BAS/HSA/ERM/TSC/ESP) — IF EQUIPPED Continued operation with reduced power steering Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. vanced electronic brake control system that includes ABS Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 318: Tcs (Traction Control System)
318 STARTING AND OPERATING TCS (Traction Control System) WARNING! This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and...
Page 319: Bas (Brake Assist System)
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking BAS (Brake Assist System) capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes.
Page 320: Hsa (Hill Start Assist)
320 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA (Hill Start Assist) WARNING! The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the • BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the...
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., WARNING! vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphill is in reverse gear). If the clutch pedal (manual vehicles only) remains depressed during the application of the throttle, the WARNING! HSA will disengage allowing the vehicle will roll down the incline.
Page 322 322 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA on Automatic Vehicles Towing and Hauling with HSA (Vehicles Equipped The system will work in reverse and all forward gears on with Automatic Transmissions Only) vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The The HSA system does not know if your vehicle is loaded system will not activate if the vehicle is placed in neutral.
Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 WARNING! WARNING! If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated a hill without putting the transmission in park or with the brake switch.
Page 324: Erm (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
324 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Start the engine. ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by 3. With the engine running, the brake applied, and the monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the clutch out, rotate the steering wheel 180° counter- speed of the vehicle.
Page 325: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 326 326 STARTING AND OPERATING • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than WARNING! appropriate for the steering wheel position. • ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent ESP/TCS Indicator Light the natural laws of physics from acting on the The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light”...
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 with either a four mode position (2WD/Neutral/4HI/ ESP Partial Off 4LO) transfer case or a five mode position (2WD/Auto/ This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the Neutral/4H/4LO) transfer case. If you have a 4WD ESP OFF” switch. When in Partial Off mode, the TCS vehicle, refer to the Four Wheel Drive Operating Section portion of ESP, except for the “limited slip”...
Page 328 328 STARTING AND OPERATING overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing holding the “ESP Control Switch” for 5 seconds when the the “ESP Control Switch”. This may be done while the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running. After 5 vehicle is in motion.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere with off-road WARNING! driving but ESP function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h). The “ESP/ With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle TCS Indicator Light”...
Page 330: Tsc (Trailer Sway Control)
330 STARTING AND OPERATING running, a malfunction has been detected in either the TSC (Trailer Sway Control) ESP or BAS system, or both. If this light remains on after TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 331: Multi Displacement System (Mds) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 TSC is only active in the default “ESP On” mode. TSC can MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) — 5.7L be disabled by pressing the ESP Off button and entering Engine Only “ESP Partial Off” mode. It is not active in the “ESP Partial This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting Off”...
Page 332: Tire Safety Information
332 STARTING AND OPERATING • European Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have Tire Markings the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section Width in Millimeters (mm)
Page 334 334 STARTING AND OPERATING 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.
Page 335: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 336: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
336 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle...
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Loading occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed...
Page 338 338 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci-...
Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 339...
Page 340: Tires - General Information
340 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the accidents.
Page 341: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 2. Economy— maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con- Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal Information” section of this manual. wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement.
Page 342: 342 Starting And Operating
342 STARTING AND OPERATING check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with properly inflated even when they are under inflated.
Page 343: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 344: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
344 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 345: Limited Use Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use The limited use spare tires are for emergency use spare tire warning label located on the limited use spare only.
Page 346: Tread Wear Indicators
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in Section 6 of this manual for additional information. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one.
Page 347: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact factors including but not limited to: with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 348: Alignment And Balance
348 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that Replacing original tires with tires of a different size specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of may result in false speedometer and odometer unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen- readings.
Page 349: Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - If
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. CAUTION! Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
Page 350 350 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) ing link and cable (radial) chains. Ram Trucks, class “U” snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehicles equipped with LT265/ Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of Ram 70R17E.
Page 351: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the different loads and perform different steering, driving, snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed and braking functions.
Page 352: Dual Rear Wheels
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Dual Rear Wheels NOTE: On Canadian vehicles only, if your Ram truck is equipped with All-Season type tires on the front and The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be ON/OFF Road type tires mounted on the rear, do not use matched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set.
Page 353: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn 3500 Dual Rear Tires have only one approved direc- the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle tion of rotation.
Page 354 354 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure inflation pressure (parked for more than 3 hours) placard warning threshold for any reason, including low tem- of 35 (241 kPa).
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 CAUTION! CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois- been established for the tire size equipped on your ture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which vehicle.
Page 356: Base System - If Equipped
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain stopping ability.
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Lamp will extinguish 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or once the updated tire pressures have been received. The wheel housings. vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 4.
Page 358: General Information
358 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 10 min- General Information utes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 359: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- is not recommended. Under normal conditions, the use of signed to meet all emissions regulations premium gasoline will not provide a benefit over high and provide excellent fuel economy and quality regular and mid-grade gasolines, and in some performance when using high quality un-...
Page 360: Reformulated Gasoline
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Over 40 auto manufacturers world-wide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance ates are required in some areas of the country during the and durability for your vehicle.
Page 361: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the Federal and California reformulated gasoline. manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Materials Added To Fuel Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Metha- All gasolines sold in the United States are required to...
Page 362: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
362 STARTING AND OPERATING • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to systems can result in civil penalties being assessed overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or against you.
Page 363: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system CAUTION! to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle. • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel tank nance.
Page 364 364 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Tighten the gas cap 1/4 turn until you hear one CAUTION! click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the Malfunction Indicator Light will come on, Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
Page 365: Flexible Fuel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is the other sections of this manual for information on heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly features that are common between Flexible Fuel and tightened.
Page 366: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
366 STARTING AND OPERATING ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler cap (gas cap) can operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 367: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be- Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu- lated engine oils.
Page 368: Cruising Range
368 STARTING AND OPERATING increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and CAUTION! a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) until the engine is fully warmed up. Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle. Cruising Range Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con-...
Page 369: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so VEHICLE LOADING GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- Payload istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
Page 370 370 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Size Loading The tire size on the Label represents the actual tire size on The actual total weight and the weight of the front and your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined capacity of this tire size.
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect An EXAMPLE of a loaded vehicle is shown in the on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way following chart. Note that neither GVWR nor GAWR the brakes operate.
Page 372: Trailer Towing
372 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS. TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully re- view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment axles.
Page 374 374 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The maximum height and maximum width of the front of A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- a trailer. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to Trailer Sway Control the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 WARNING! An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- formance, and could result in an accident. Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
Page 376: Trailer Hitch Classification
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the truck bed. Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to...
Page 377: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) • http:// www.dodge.com/towing. Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada). Duty Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Trailer and Tongue Weight Class IV - Extra...
Page 378: Towing Requirements
378 STARTING AND OPERATING • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 CAUTION! WARNING! • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing your vehicle.
Page 380 380 STARTING AND OPERATING • Safety chains must always be used between your 2. GTW vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the 3. GAWR frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough 4.
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–General a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic Information section of this manual on Tread Wear brake controller is not required.
Page 382 382 STARTING AND OPERATING The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin WARNING! wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector. Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles tem and cause it to fail.
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 4 - Pin Connector 7- Pin Connector...
Page 384 384 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Tow Additional Lamp Loads WARNING! Output Functions Maximum Additional Bulbs Any work done to the vehicles electrical system, or Current Allowed Example Only. Other bulb wiring, should be performed by a qualified automo- combinations can tive technician, if done improperly it may cause be used as long damage to the electrical system wiring and could...
Page 385: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy 45 minutes of continuous operation.
Page 386: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
386 STARTING AND OPERATING − When using the speed control, if you experience speed − refer to Cooling System Operating information in the drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Maintenance section of this manual for more informa- you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Blindspot Mirror Trailer Towing Position...
Page 388: Snowplow
/ installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the cur- WARNING! rent Dodge BODY BUILDER’S GUIDE. See your dealer, installer or snowplow manufacture for this information. On 1500 Models, snowplows, winches, and other There are unique electrical systems that must be con-...
Page 389: Before Plowing
CAUTION! For Detailed Information Visit www.dodge.com or refer The “Lamp Out” indicator could illuminate if exte- to the Current Dodge Truck Body Builders Guide. rior lamps are not properly installed. 1. The 1500 models are NOT available for snowplow applications.
Page 390: Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached
390 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The snowplow prep packages are not available with reset if necessary at the beginning and end of the the Sport Package. snowplow season. This will help prevent uneven tire wear. 5. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition of options or passengers, etc.
Page 391: Methods For Removing Snow
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped Methods For Removing Snow with an overhead console module, the outside tempera- ture display will show higher temperatures than the outside ambient temperature. The higher displayed tem- perature is due to blocked or reduced airflow to the underhood ambient temperature sensor by the snow- plow.
Page 392: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND terminals clean and free of corrosion. MOTORHOME, ETC.) When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and driv- Recreational Towing – 2 Wheel Drive Models etrain damage, the following precautions should be ob- Recreational towing of 2 Wheel Drive models is not served.
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 CAUTION! CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational the transfer case is fully in N (NEUTRAL) before towing.
Page 394 394 STARTING AND OPERATING 8. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that CAUTION! there is no vehicle movement. Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with the transmission in Drive the transmission is shifted into P (PARK) with the (D).
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 4. Depress the brake pedal. CAUTION! 5. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), or • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar depress the clutch on manual transmissions. on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be 6.
Page 396 396 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. After shift is completed and the Neutral (N) light CAUTION! comes on release Neutral (N) button. It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that 8. Start engine. the transfer case is fully in Neutral (N) before recre- 9.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 NOTE: Items 1 through 5 are requirements that must be CAUTION! met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) selection button, and must continue to be met until the 4 seconds elapses Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- and the shift has been completed.
Page 398 398 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Depress the brake pedal. NOTE: Items 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) selection button, 5. Shift automatic transmission to Neutral (N) or depress and must continue to be met until 1 second elapses and clutch on manual transmission.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the damaged.
Page 400: Equipment Identification Plate
400 STARTING AND OPERATING EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE The equipment Identification Plate is located on the hood inner surface. The following information about your vehicle is dis- played on this plate: Model, Wheelbase, Vehicle Identifi- cation Number, Truck Order Number, and code numbers with descriptions of all production and special equip- ment on the truck as shipped from the factory.
Page 401: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....402 Hoisting ......420 Jacking And Tire Changing .
Page 402: Hazard Warning Flasher
402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER To engage the Hazard Warning lights, depress the button The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of the on the top of the steering column. When the Hazard steering column as shown in the illustration. Warning switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash off and on to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency.
Page 403: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passen- WARNING! ger seat. Lift the flap on the side of the seat for access. Removal (2500/3500/Mega Cab) •...
Page 404 404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Removal (1500 Standard Cab/Quad Cab Vehicles) Jack Wing Bolt Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and Jack Cover sliding the assembly from under the seat. The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat.
Page 405: Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools (1500 Models)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools WARNING! (1500 Models) After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them 1. Lower the jack all the way down by turning the jack in the original carrier and location. While driving turn-screw until the jack is snug.
Page 406 406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package (in direction of arrows), and tie to the jack using the tie straps. Tying Bag to Jack with Straps Folding Flap and Rolling Bag...
Page 407 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 Jack and Tools Tied Jack Wing Bolt 4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt.
Page 408: Jacking Instructions
408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING INSTRUCTIONS Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Page 409: Tire Changing Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 Preparations Tire Changing Procedure Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or WARNING! slippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The (manual transmission).
Page 410 410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. Instructions • Block both the front and rear WARNING! of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help example, if the right front prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: wheel is being changed, block...
Page 411 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3.
Page 412 412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 4X2 Jacking • For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a • Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame wheel wrench.
Page 413 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 • For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the • For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, as- front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack semble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect and connect the drive tube to the extension tube.
Page 414 414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single that the jack will not damage surrounding truck rear wheel (SRW) models.
Page 415 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do WARNING! not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or Hub Caps/Wheel Covers hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al- The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel off the ground.
Page 416 416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off the CAUTION! wheel skins. Insert the flat tip completely and using a back and forth motion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat this Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap.
Page 417 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug nut tightening adapter (included with the vehicle) to cor- rectly tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is necessary to remove and install dual rear wheels, use a proper vehicle lifting device.
Page 418 418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: 1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to a snug fit. 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the torques listed in the table. Go through the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved.
Page 419 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom- WARNING! mended torque. Tighten the nuts to final torque in increments. Progress around the bolt circle, tightening A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard the nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened until stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle.
Page 420: Hoisting
420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES several times to be sure it is firmly in place. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission can- not be started this way and pushing or towing a vehicle HOISTING equipped with a manual transmission may overheat and A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking...
Page 421 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- WARNING! out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles, place the automatic transmission in Park or Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow the manual transmission in Neutral, and turn the ignition battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 422 422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. •...
Page 423: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. If vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 424: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use injury.
Page 425: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 Transmission), or in gear (Manual Transmission) to tow a TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent 4WD vehicle with one end of the vehicle raised. damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- OFF the ground.
Page 426 426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the vehicle is to be towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or more than 15 miles (25 km) the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground.
Page 427: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment— 3.7L ....430 Maintenance Procedures ....436 Engine Compartment—...
Page 428 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Free Battery ....443 Cooling System ..... . . 451 Air Conditioner Maintenance .
Page 429 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel Cargo Light ......489 Drive Models Over 10,000 Lbs.
Page 430: Engine Compartment- 3.7L
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 3.7L...
Page 431: Engine Compartment- 4.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 4.7L...
Page 432: Engine Compartment- 5.7L Gas Engine
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L GAS ENGINE...
Page 433: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBDII. This system monitors Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indicator the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic Light” on could cause further damage to the emission transmission control systems.
Page 434: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD message off. If the problem persists, the message will system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Page 435: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is happen: ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation, you should have your a.
Page 436: Dealer Service
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special The pages that follow contain the required maintenance tools and equipment to perform all service operations in services determined by the engineers who designed your an expert manner.
Page 437 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the top of the safe zone on these engines.
Page 438 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended en- Identification Symbol gine oil change intervals. This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Engine Oil Selection Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 439: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use Materials Added to Engine Oil SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- operation of the Multiple Displacement System (MDS). dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to Refer to “Multi Displacement System”...
Page 440: Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tension
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Filter Selection Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, cracks, The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil glazing or frayed cords and replaced if there is indication filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality of damage which could result in belt failure.
Page 441: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Fuel Filter Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended En- A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at gine Air Cleaner Filter change intervals. which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting. Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the WARNING! fuel tank, frequent filter replacement may be necessary.
Page 442 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In materials that can burn. Such materials might be the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-...
Page 443: Emission-Related Components
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: Emission-Related Components • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition Positive Crankcase (PCV) Valve when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in Proper operation of the crankcase ventilation system motion.
Page 444 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 445: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 446: Power Steering - Fluid Check
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro- Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- with the engine off to prevent injury from moving ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 447: Steering Linkage - Inspection
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The ball joints originally supplied with the vehicle are leakage or contamination of the grease. Lubricate the permanently lubricated at the factory and do not require steering linkage regularly according to the “Maintenance service. However, if the seals on the ball joints are Schedule”...
Page 448: Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (4X4) Body Lubrication Models Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil seat tracks, doors, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and change listed in the appropriate Maintenance Schedule hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure for your vehicle.
Page 449: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra- Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield diator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reser- should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth voir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or and a mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 450: Exhaust System
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust Commercially available windshield washer solvents system. are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust the washer solution.
Page 451: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System WARNING! WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or Breathing it can make you unconscious and can steam from your radiator.
Page 452 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules, face of the condenser. the system should be drained, flushed and refilled.
Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This • Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles (160 engine coolants, may result in engine damage and 000 km) before replacement.
Page 454 454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. solution.
Page 455 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal of Used Engine Coolant service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your be checked once a month.
Page 456: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the condenser clean, also.
Page 457: Fuel System Connections
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or Brake System collapsed. Power Disc Brakes (front and rear) Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are hard stops during the break-in period are recommended present.
Page 458 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- WARNING! plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present. Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. You could have an accident. If you see any signs of NOTE: Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-...
Page 459 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in should be conducted.
Page 460: Clutch Hydraulic System
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clutch Hydraulic System This inspection should be made with the vehicle in a level position. The fluid level should be even with the bottom The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance-free of the fill hole for the Manufacturer’s C205F HD Front system.
Page 461: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will Transfer Case result in corrosion and possible failure of differential Fluid Level Check components. Operation of the vehicle in water, as may be This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler encountered in some off-highway types of service, will plug.
Page 462: Manual Transmission
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check – All Manual Transmissions This fluid level can be checked by removing the fill plug. Lubricant Selection G238 (6-Speed Manual If the level of the lubricant is more than 1/4” (6.4 mm) Transmission —...
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct should not be tampered with. Your authorized dealer has fluid type. It is important that the transmission fluid be the proper tools to ensure that the fluid level is set maintained at the prescribed level using the recom- properly.
Page 464 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The vehicle must be on level ground. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should be 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake between the two “COLD”...
Page 465: Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
Parts for correct fluid type. Front Wheel Bearings Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended Front wheel bearings for all Dodge Ram Trucks are transmission fluid and filter change intervals. sealed-for-life. They do not require greasing or seal replacement. In some instances, these bearings will...
Page 466: Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel Drive Models Over 10,000 Lbs. (4 535 Kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wheel Bearings — Manufacturer’s Axles These bearings are normally considered permanently lubricated. Cleaning and repacking is required only when axle shafts are removed or in case of extreme water or dust contamination. Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive models over 10,000 lbs.
Page 467 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Required Maintenance for Noise Control Systems Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following maintenance services must be performed Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing every 6 months or 6,000 miles (9 600 km), whichever thereof: (1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any comes first, to assure proper operation of the noise person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or...
Page 468 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are Noise Emission Warranty the acts listed below. The manufacturer warrants that this vehicle as manufac- tured by the manufacturer, was designed, built and AIR CLEANER equipped to conform at the time it left the manufacturers •...
Page 469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed. MILES 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 KILOMETERS 10 000 19 000 29 000 39 000 48 000...
Page 470: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact. graphic locations and usage.
Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and scratch the paint.
Page 472 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as YES Essentials Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to match the equipped color of your vehicle. YES Essentials seats may be cleaned in the following manner: Wheel and Wheel Trim Care •...
Page 473 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care WARNING! Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 474 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial cleaners.
Page 475: Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) An integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Page 476 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Power Outlet Console 30 Amp Off Road Module Yellow Pink Power 20 Amp Cabin Compartment 5 Amp Trx-Off Rd Pkg Sen Yellow Node (CCN) Door Orange (Gas Engine Only)
Page 477 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Electric Brake 10 Amp Occupant Restraints Pink Controller (ORC) 2 25 Amp Power-Battery 10 Amp Occupant Restraints/ Natural RWAL/ABS Module Pass Disable Switch Feed 2 Amp IGN Switch Feed...
Page 478 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Power Seats 10 Amp Power Ignition Run Green — Adjustable Pedals 10 Amp Power Run/Start- PCM/Steering Angle 10 Amp Power-IGN Run — Sensor HVAC 10 Amp...
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the Integrated Power Module 10 Amp Seatbelt Tension Reducer/Power IGN cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- Run/Acc erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so 20 Amp Power IGN Run/Acc may allow water to get into the Integrated Power...
Page 480: Vehicle Storage
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the recommend that you take the following steps to mini- possibility of compressor damage when the system is mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: started again.
Page 481: Replacement Light Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No. Back-Up ......3057 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp .
Page 482: Bulb Replacement
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass with your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Open the hood 2. Remove the two (2) bolts from the front of the head- light housing.
Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well and remove the nut through the access hole. Rear Headlight Housing Nut Access Inner Fender Plug...
Page 484 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to disconnect the electrical connectors. NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force to the outer edge of the headlight assembly. Bulb Removal 5.
Page 485: Fog Lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen bulb in housing. 8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb ⁄ turn and remove headlight bulb from the housing. 9. Replace headlight or side marker/turn signal/park light bulb. Do not touch the headlight halogen bulb. 10.
Page 486: Tail, Stop, Turn And Backup Lights
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. Removing the Two (2) Screws...
Page 487 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If from the housing. not pulled straight, locators may be damaged. Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing Pulling Housing From Body...
Page 488 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull bulb straight out of socket. 5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place the two raised blocks passed the body. Pulling Bulb From Socket Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body...
Page 489: Center High-Mounted Stoplight (Chmsl) With
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With Cargo Light ing harness to the body. 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.
Page 490: Cab Top Clearance Lights - If Equipped
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Turn desired bulb socket ⁄ turn and remove socket 5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- and bulb from housing. ing. 4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped 1.
Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket ⁄ turn and pull it from the light assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.
Page 492: Tailgate Id Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the bulb sockets from the rear.
Page 493: Rear Light Bar Id Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn socket ⁄ turn counterclockwise to access the Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) — If bulb. Equipped 1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets. 3. Pull bulb straight out from socket. 4.
Page 494: Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly. 4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- 2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender. ing. 3.
Page 495: Fluids And Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1500 Shortbed Models 26 gal. 1500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L 1500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 2500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L 3500 Shortbed Models 34 gal.
Page 496 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE U.S. Metric Cooling System 3.7L (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or 17 qts. equivalent. 4.7L (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or 17 qts. equivalent. 5.7L (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or 18.7 qts. 17.7L equivalent.
Page 497: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or - Engine Coolant ganic Additive Technology). 3.7/4.7L Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395. 5.7L Engine Oil (For trucks operat - Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395.
Page 498: Chassis
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. NVG 246 Automatic Transfer Case Mopar PN 05179014AA, NVG 246 Automatic Transmission Fluid or Only equivalent.
Page 499 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..500 Required Maintenance Intervals ... 502 Maintenance Schedule ....500...
Page 500 500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is type in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. or mileages specified to assure the continued proper The “Change Oil”...
Page 501 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 501 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
Page 502 502 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals • Change the engine oil filter. NOTE: ** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are equipped with sixteen spark plugs, one set is located on • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is •...
Page 503 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 503 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mile- age are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
Page 504 504 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mile- age are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, 24,000 40 000 replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 505 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mile- age are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent 60,000 100 000 trailer towing.
Page 506 506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mile- age are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter and spin-on cooler return filter (4.7L/5.7L 120,000 200 000 engines only —...
Page 507: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service Reporting Safety Defects ....512 For Your Vehicle ..... . . 508 In Canada .
Page 508: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
Warranty service must be done by an authorized or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend service advisor know. that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service.
Page 509 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 509 • Vehicle identification number technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely • Vehicle delivery date and mileage manner. DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s P.O.
Page 510 510 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the The manufacturer will not stand behind any service manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract.
Page 511: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511 WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) WARNING! See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain this vehicle. vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and MOPAR PARTS birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Page 512: Reporting Safety Defects
512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause or go to http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 513: Publication Order Forms
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 513 • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- these practical manuals make it easy for students and tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- technicians to find and fix problems on computer- cepted.
Page 514: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
514 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Call Toll Free at: All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements in Addition to These Grades. • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Treadwear • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified government test course.
Page 515: Temperature Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 515 on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The mance.
Page 517 INDEX...
Page 518 518 INDEX Adding Fuel ......363 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... . 314,317 Adjustable Pedals .
Page 519 INDEX 519 Ball Joints ......446 Parking ......311 Battery .
Page 520 520 INDEX CD (Compact Disc) Player ... . 207,214,228 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ... . . 253 Cellular Phone ......89 Compact Spare Tire .
Page 521 INDEX 521 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..452,495,497 Door Locks ......27 Temperature Gauge .
Page 522 522 INDEX Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ... . . 324 Coolant (Antifreeze) ....497 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 523 INDEX 523 Engine Fuel ......441 Power Steering ......446 Engine Oil .
Page 524 524 INDEX Fuel, Flexible ... . . See Flexible Fuel Vehicles Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ....372 Fuses .
Page 525 INDEX 525 Heater ....... 257 Instrument Cluster ....190,192 Heater, Engine Block .
Page 526 526 INDEX Knee Bolster ......47 Daytime Running ..... . 136 Dual Wheel Assembly Rear .
Page 527 INDEX 527 Side Marker ......494 Lug Nuts ......414 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .
Page 528 528 INDEX Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ... . . 7 Oil Change Indicator ..... 196 Monitor, Tire Pressure System .
Page 529 INDEX 529 Overdrive ......281 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..165 Overdrive OFF Switch .
Page 530 530 INDEX Rear Axle (Differential) ....460 Reporting Safety Defects ....512 Rear Seat, Folding .
Page 531 INDEX 531 And Pregnant Women ....46 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....15 Child Restraint .
Page 532 532 INDEX Sliding Rear Window Wheel Lock ......18 Power ......180 Wheel, Tilt .
Page 533 INDEX 533 Tip Start ......275 Load Capacity ..... 336,337 Tire and Loading Information Placard .
Page 534 534 INDEX Disabled Vehicle ..... . . 425 Transfer Case ......461 Guide .
Page 535 INDEX 535 Variance, Compass ..... . . 154 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....472 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Page 536 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeySENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering WheelTo Release The Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transmission Ignition Interlock SystemSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming of the SystemTo Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED To unlock the doorsTo lock the doorsUsing the Panic AlarmGeneral InformationTransmitter Battery Service REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door Locks - If EquippedChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power Windows-If Equipped Wind BuffetingOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If EquippedCenter Lap BeltsSeat Belt Pretensioners - If EquippedEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder...

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