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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 8 5 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 1 [...]

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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 6 䡵 V an Conversions/Campers ................. 6 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .............. 7 䡵 V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 1[...]

INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it r epresents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepar ed with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with t[...]

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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedur es that could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could r esult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Caution[...]

VEHICLE IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instr ument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- mobile Information Disclosure Label af fixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter[...]

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THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 2 ▫ W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped ......................... 1 2 ▫ K e y F O B ........................... 1 3 ▫ Removing Key FOB From Ignition ......... 1 4 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 1 5 䡵 Sentry Key 威[...]

▫ Remote Open W indow Feature — If Equipped ........................... 2 3 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 4 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 4 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Replacement .......... 2 4 ▫ General Information ................... 2 5 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 2 5 ▫ How T o Use[...]

▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 5 1 ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbag ............................. 5 2 ▫ Airbag System Components .............. 5 3 ▫ Advanced Front Airbag Featur es .......... 5 4 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 58 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..[...]

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped Y our vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. Y ou can insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch with either side up. Standa[...]

Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key , which stores in the r ear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. Y ou can keep the emergency key with you when valet parki[...]

T o remove the emer gency key , slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. NOTE: Y ou can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up. Removing Key Fob From Ignition Place the shift lever in P ARK (if equipped with an automatic tr[...]

(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Features)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the [...]

The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefor e, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid Key Fob is used to s[...]

Replacement Keys NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are pr ogrammed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys 威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. At the time [...]

General Information The Sentry Key 威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause undes- ired operation. VEHI[...]

NOTE: If the V ehicle Security Light stays on continu- ously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . T o Disarm the System Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door . If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors and the V ehicle Security Light w[...]

NOTE: • The front courtesy over head console and door cour- tesy lights do not turn off if the dimmer contr ol is in the interior lights ON position (extreme right posi- tion). • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the extr eme left position. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED The RKE system allows[...]

T o Unlock the Doors Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door , or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets y[...]

Flash Lamps with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter . This feature can be turned on or turned off. T o change the current setting, pr oceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- tronic V ehicle Information Center (E[...]

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter . This feature can be turned on or turned off. T o change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- tronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- Programmable Fe[...]

Using the Panic Alarm T o turn the Panic Alarm featur e ON or OFF , press and hold the P ANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes u[...]

1. W ith the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during r emoval. 2. Remove and replace the battery . A void touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alco[...]

How T o Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in P ARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • HAZARD switch off • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed fr om ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE P ANIC button n[...]

• Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low • Remote Start Aborted - System Fault The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. T o Enter Remote Start Mode Press and r elease the REMOTE ST AR T button on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flas[...]

T o Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the V ehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, pr ess and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm System (if equipped). Insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position. NOTE: • The ignition switch mu[...]

Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle without lifting the lock plunger . Doors locked before closing will r emain locked when closed. The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on your vehicle. W ARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when yo[...]

If you press the power door LOCK switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you fr om accidentally locking your Key Fob in the vehicle. Remov- ing the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the ignition switch [...]

7. T o reactivate this featur e, repeat the above steps. 8. If a chime is not heard, pr ogram mode was canceled before the featur e could be disabled. If necessary , repeat the above procedur e. Auto Unlock Doors — If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when either front door is opened. This will occur only after the veh[...]

8. If a chime is not heard, the pr ogram mode was canceled before the featur e could be changed. If neces- sary , repeat the above procedur e. Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer envir onment for children riding in the rear seat, the r ear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have the child protection door lock system. Child Protection Do[...]

T o use the system, open each rear door , use a flat blade screwdriver (or emer gency key) and rotate the dial to engage and disengage the child protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. W ARNING! A void trapping any[...]

WINDOWS Power Windows – If Equipped The control on the left fr ont door panel has UP-DOWN switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window contr ol and on the rear doors of Quad Cab 威 , Mega Cab 威 and Crew Cab models. The windows will o[...]

W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Auto-Down Both the driver and front passenger wi[...]

rough r oad conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually . • If the Auto-Up function is lost, reset the Auto-Up function by running the window all the way up and then hold the switch in the full up position for [...]

Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the per ception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or in partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buf feting occurs with the rear windows open, open the fr ont and [...]

NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly , to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. W A[...]

collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. W ARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your veh[...]

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.?[...]

W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly . In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the po[...]

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase[...]

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The r etractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 6. T o release the belt, push the r ed button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to re[...]

Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat. Insert the seat belt tongue into the center [...]

W ARNING! • 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. • When reattaching the black latch and black buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted. If the webbing i[...]

W ARNING! • 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. • When reattaching the black latch and black buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted. If the webbing i[...]

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front r ow outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downwar d to help position the belt away from your neck. Squeeze the anchorage button lo- cated on the upper belt guide to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best. As a guide, if you ar[...]

W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. • A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision. • A belt that is too loose or too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen, not to the stronger hip bones. In either case, the risk of internal injuries is greater . W ear a lap belt low and [...]

Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) which are used to secur e a child restraint system. For additional information refer to “Installing Child Re- straints Using the V ehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section. The chart [...]

The pretensioners ar e triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pr etension- ers are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately . Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert 姞 ) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting[...]

NOTE: W atch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while the seat belt retracts and turn of f while re- buckling the seat belt. 4. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming. BeltAlert 威 can be reactivated by r epeating this procedure. NOTE: Alt[...]

W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Syste[...]

The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon seat position.[...]

• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt Pr etensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, and Seat T rack Position Sensors Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver and front passenger airbags. This system pr ovides output appropriate to the se[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC airbags may offer side-impact pr otection to front and rear seat outboar d occupants in addition to that provided by the body str ucture. Each a[...]

W ARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area where the SABIC is located should re- main free from any obstructions. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you an[...]

Children that ar e not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be secured in the r ear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the r ear seat. Never allow childre[...]

W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced F[...]

The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle of fset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle fron[...]

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster Airbag W arning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the airbag system. The diagnostics also recor d the nature of the malfunction. W ARNING! Ignoring the Airbag W arning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in [...]

A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window . The airbag inflates in about 30 ms (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injur e you if you are not belted and [...]

NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and fr ont passenger as the ai[...]

Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right [...]

Airbag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately . • The Airbag W arning Light does not come on for approximately six to eight seconds w[...]

2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recor ded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn mor e about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and impr ove [...]

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. 4. Otherwise requir ed by law . Data parameters that are r ecorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-contr olled safety systems, including the airbag system • V ehicle speed • Engine RPM • Brake switch status • Pedal position • And other parameters dep[...]

There ar e different sizes and types of r estraints for children fr om newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is correct for your child. Infants and Small Children • Safety experts recommend that childr en ride rearwar d-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at[...]

in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LA TCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “LA TCH- Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and T ether for Children)”. • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who ar e still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly . If t[...]

• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. • Check belt fit periodically . A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a chil[...]

around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secur e, try a differ ent seating position. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufactur er’s directions. • When your child restraint is not in use, secur e it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it f[...]

Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seat back tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufactur ers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older produ[...]

reach. If the buckled seat belt interfer es with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, r oute the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts[...]

W e urge you to car efully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child r estraint. Many , but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector , and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler r estraints and some rearwar d-facing [...]

then allow the belt to retract into the r etractor . For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”. T o install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the r etractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Next, extract all the seat b[...]

T ether 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 dir ectly behind the seat. 2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in [...]

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence (Quad Cab 威 /Crew Cab/Mega Cab 威 - Rear Seats) Quad Cab 威 /Mega Cab 威 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the r ear glass and rear seat. The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band. Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly impr oved by raisi[...]

4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring. 5. Place a child restraint on the center r ear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor dir ectly behind the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat. 6. Install each child[...]

Crew Cab 1. The tether straps loops are located between the r ear glass and the rear seat. Ther e is a tether strap loop located behind each seating position. Y ou can gain access to the center seating position tether strap loop by raising the head restraint and r eaching between the rear glass and rear seat. 2. Place a child restraint on each outb[...]

3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat. 4. Route each tether strap through the tether strap loop behind the center seat, and attach the hooks to the anchor located directly behind the center r ear seat located under a plastic cover . 5. Place a child restraint on the center r ea[...]

the recommended viscosity and quality grades r efer to “Maintenance Procedur es” in “Maintaining Y our V e- hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the br eak-in and not inter[...]

Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing (CO) follow these safety tips: Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle [...]

Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside the V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be r eplaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a colli[...]

W ARNING! Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury . • Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners. • Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from movi[...]

Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside the V ehicle T ires Examine tires for excessive tr ead wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tr ead and sidewall for cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including spar e) for proper pressur e. [...]

UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 9 1 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 9 1 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 92 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 9 2 ▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Featur e .......... 9 3 ▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............ [...]

▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ............. 1 0 1 ▫ Eight-W ay Power Seats — If Equipped ..... 1 0 2 ▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ........... 1 0 3 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 1 0 3 ▫ V entilated Seats — If Equipped .......... 1 0 5 ▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . 106 䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If [...]

▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 1 1 8 䡵 W indshield W ipers And W ashers .......... 1 2 0 ▫ W indshield W ipers ................... 1 2 0 ▫ W indshield W ashers .................. 1 2 1 ▫ Mist Feature ........................ 1 2 1 䡵 T ilt Steering Column ................... 1 2 1 䡵 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .....[...]

▫ T urning Parkview 威 On Or Off — W ithout Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 1 4 0 䡵 Overhead Console — If Equipped .......... 1 4 0 ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 1 4 1 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 1 4 2 ▫ Programming HomeLink 威 .............. 1 4 4 ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 1 4 [...]

䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 1 5 6 䡵 Cupholders .......................... 1 5 8 ▫ Front Instr ument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats) ..................... 1 5 8 ▫ Front Instr ument Panel Cupholders — Floor Mounted Shifter ..................... 1 5 9 ▫ Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab 威 .......... 1 5 9 ▫ Rear C[...]

䡵 Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped ........ 1 7 0 䡵 Rambox 威 — If Equipped ................ 1 7 2 ▫ Rambox 威 Integrated Box Side Storage Bins . . 172 ▫ Rambox 威 Safety W arning ............... 1 7 6 ▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped ............ 1 7 7 ▫ Bed Rail T ie-Down System .............. 1 8 4 䡵 Slide-In Campers .......[...]

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control lever under the mirr or to the night position (lever flipped toward the r ear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in the day position (lever flipped toward the windshield). The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view thr oug[...]

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glar e from vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or off by pr essing the button at the base of the mirror . A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during[...]

W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in a passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side [...]

Power Mirrors — If Equipped The controls for the power mirr ors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. The power mirror contr ols consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirr or control switch. Power Mirror Controls Power Mirror Controls 1 — Mirror Select Buttons 2 — Mirror Contr ol 94 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VE[...]

T o adjust a mirror , press the mirr or select button for the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirr or control switch, press on any of the four arr ows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors ar e heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the r ear w[...]

Illuminated V anity Mirror — If Equipped Illuminated vanity mirrors ar e located on each sun visor . T o use the mirror , rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upwar d. The lights will turn on auto- matically . Closing the mirror cover turns off the light. “Slide-On-Rod” Features of Sun Visor — If Equipped The sun visor “Sl[...]

T railer T owing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors ar e designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a gr eater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. T o change position inboard or out- board, the mirr or head should be rotated (flipped in or out). NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors r earward prior to entering an automated car was[...]

A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirr or and can be adjusted separately . Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a hands-free system that allows you to use voice commands to dial a phone number stored in your cellular phone. Press the Uconnect™ Phone button on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped) and [...]

SEA TS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehicle. W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • Do no[...]

W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked. Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner handle is located on the outside of the sea[...]

W ARNING! • Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seat- back to swing (dump) forward on manual recliner seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you causing injury . This dump feature allows access to the storage bin behind the seat. T o avoid injury , place your ha[...]

T o lower the head restraint, push in the button and then push down on the head restraint. Eight-W ay Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat controls ar e on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. The power seat switch can be moved forward and backwar d as well as up and down to control the position of the seat. The power seatback switch[...]

CAUTION! Do not put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat or the seat controls. Power Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar controls ar e located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. The lumbar support can be increased by pressing the fr ont of the switch and decreased by press- ing the back of the switch. Heated Seats — I[...]

After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, Low , or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. T wo indicator lights will illuminate for High, one for Low , and none for Off. Press the switch once to select High- level heating. Press the switch a sec- ond time to select Low-level heatin[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. V entilated Seats — If Equipped Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from ar ound the occupant and exhaust it underneath the seat and into the passe[...]

40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped The seat is divided into three segments. The outboar d seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat. The back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down to provide an armr est/center storage compartment (if equipped). DRIVER MEMOR Y SEA T — IF EQUIPPED Driver memory seats allow the driver [...]

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro- grammed to recall the same positions when the UN- LOCK button is pressed. NOTE: The power lumbar option is not programmable with driver memory seats. Y our vehicle was delivered with two RKE transmitters. One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory position. The memory system can acc[...]

performed within 10 seconds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter to recall memory positions. 8. T urn the ignition OFF and remove the key . 9. Press and r elease the LOCK button on one of the RKE transmitters. 10. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory position using the other numbered memory button or to link another RKE transmitter [...]

NOTE: A chime sound may be heard if setting memory was inhibited for any reason. T o Disable a RKE T ransmitter Linked to Memory 1. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key . 2. Press and r elease the memory SET button located on the driver’s seat. 3. W ithin 10 seconds, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE trans[...]

1 or 2. Continued seat travel beyond the new stored position will indicate the self-limiting control has been reset. Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control This additional feature pr ovides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility into and out of the vehicle. The seat cushion will move rearwar d approximately 2.5 in[...]

2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch lever from right to left to r elease it, before raising the hood. CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. Hood Release Safety Latch (1500 Seri[...]

W ARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. LIGHTS The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wh[...]

T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. T o remove r oad dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Headlights T o turn on the headlights, ro[...]

90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. T o turn the automatic headlights off, turn the headlight switch out of the AUTO position. NOTE: The engine must be running befor e the head- lights will turn on in the Automatic Mode. Headlight Delay T o aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will le[...]

The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights ar e on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the of f position, or the high[...]

The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by r otating the dimmer control right (brighter) or left (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer , trip odom- eter , radio and overhead console by rotating the contr ol to the right until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Pa[...]

Cargo Light The cargo lights ar e turned on by pressing on the cargo button. The cargo lights will also turn on for appr oximately 30 seconds when a RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed, as part of the Illuminated Entry featur e. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights ar e left on after the ignition is turned OFF [...]

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada Only and Fleet V ehicles) The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except P ARK. This provides a constant ⬙ Lights ON ⬙ condition until the ignition is turned OFF . The lights illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity . If the parking[...]

NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. Lane Change Assist T ap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (ri[...]

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever . T urn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent W iper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause[...]

Windshield W ashers T o use the windshield washer , push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever , inward to the second detent. W asher fluid will be sprayed until the washer knob is released fr om this position. If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the was[...]

Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column. W ith one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the steering column firmly in place. W ARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with [...]

The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch bank below the climate controls. Press the switch to turn on the heated steering wheel. The light on the switch will illuminate to indicate the steering wheel heater is on. Pressing the switch a second time will turn off the heated steering wheel and light indicator . NOTE: • The engine mu[...]

DRIVER ADJUST ABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allow the driver to establish a comfortable position relative to the steering wheel and pedals. Adjustment 1. Position the driver’s seat so that you are at least 10 in (25.4 cm) away from the airbag, located in the center of the steering wheel. 2. Fasten a[...]

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. W ARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Y ou could lose control and have an acc[...]

System can be reactivated by pushing the Electr onic Speed Control ON/OFF button and r esetting the desired vehicle set speed. T o Activate Push the ON/OFF button (located in the end of the lever) once and the cruise indicator light (located in the mes- sage window of the cluster) will illuminate showing that the Electronic Speed Contr ol system is[...]

speed memory . Pushing the ON/OFF button to the OFF position or turning OFF the ignition erases the set speed memory . T o Resume Speed T o resume a pr eviously set speed, raise the Electronic Speed Control lever (RESUME ACCEL) upwards and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 30 mph (50 km/h). V arying The Speed Setting When the Electroni[...]

T o Accelerate for Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally . When the pedal is released, the vehicle will r eturn to the set speed. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Contr ol system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. Y our vehicle may experience a downshift (automatic transmissions only) while[...]

ParkSense 威 will remember the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the RUN/ON position. ParkSense 威 can be active only when the shift lever is in REVERSE. If ParkSense 威 is enabled at this shift lever position, the system will be active until the vehicle speed is increased to app[...]

The ParkSense 威 W arning Display is located in the instru- ment cluster ’s EVIC display . It provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear bumper and the detected obstacle. When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Rear ParkSense 威 Display Rear Park Ass[...]

ParkSense 威 will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid ar cs and will produce a 1 ⁄ 2 second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change fr om slow , to fast, to continuous. Rear Park Assist Disabled Slow T one 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1[...]

The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. Fast T one Continuous T one 132 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

W ARNING DISPLA Y DIST ANCES DISPLA Y MESSAGE OBST ACLE DIST ANCE FROM: ARC’s AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Park Assist ON None None W arning Object Detected 78.7 in (200 cm) 3 Solid Y es, 1/2 second W arning Object Detected 39.3 in (100 cm) 3 Flashing Slow T one W arning Object Detected 27.5 in (70 cm) 31.4 in (80 cm) 3 Flashing Slow T[...]

Enable/Disable ParkSense 姞 ParkSense 威 can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or through the Customer -Programmable Features section of the EVIC. The available choices are: OFF , Sound Only , or Sound and Display . Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings[...]

and the system is disabled, the EVIC will display the “P ARK ASSIST DISABLED” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. The switch LED will be ON when ParkSense 威 is disabled or defective. The switch LED will be OFF when Park- Sense 威 is enabled. Service ParkSense 姞 When the ParkSense 威 Rear Park Assist system is mal- functionin[...]

• When you turn ParkSense 威 off, the instr ument cluster will display “P ARK ASSIST DISABLED.” Further - more, once you turn ParkSense 威 of f, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key . • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense 威 is turned off, the instr ument cluster wi[...]

CAUTION! • The ParkSense 威 Rear Park Assist system is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the Park- Sense 威 sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity . • The vehicle[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense 威 Rear Park Assist system, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the [...]

W ARNING! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkV iew 威 Rear Back Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob- structions, or blind spots before backing up. Y ou are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay attent[...]

4. Enable or disable the rear camera featur e by selecting “enable rear camera in r everse” soft key . 5. Press the “save” soft key . 6. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to “check entire surr oundings” displayed across the top of the screen. After five seconds [...]

Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and r ear passenger compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is r otated to the courtesy light position (full right position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , if equipped. These lights[...]

NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will r emain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sur e they have been turned off befor e leaving the vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF , they will extinguish after 15 minutes. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to thr ee remote cont[...]

NOTE: HomeLink 威 is disabled when the V ehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active. W ARNING! • Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that ha[...]

Programming HomeLink 姞 Before Y ou Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink 威 buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. T o do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds. The EVIC will display “CLEARING CHAN- NELS”. Release the buttons when the EVIC message states “CHANNELS CLEARED”. It is recommen[...]

NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may requir e you to replace Step 3 with procedur es noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section. 4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink 威 button. If the channel has been trained, the EVIC display will now state “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT”. If the EVIC display still states “CH[...]

6. Firmly press and r elease the LEARN or TRAINING button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer . NOTE: Y ou have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the pr ogrammed HomeLink 威 button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If [...]

successfully accepted the frequency signal. The EVIC display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHANNEL # TRAINED.” If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Pr ogramming HomeLink 威 ” earlier in this section. Using HomeLink 姞 T o operate, press and r elease the pro[...]

T roubleshooting Tips If you are having tr ouble programming HomeLink 威 , here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter . • Press the LEARN button on the garage door opener to complete the training for rolling code. • Did you unplug the device for training, and remember to plug it back in? If [...]

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located on the over head console between the courtesy/reading lights. NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow the power sunroof to operate for appr oximately ten minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or until a front door is opened. W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sun- roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result. Open Sunroof — Express Mode Momentarily pressing the switch r earward will activate the Express Open Featur e, causing the sunroof to open automaticall[...]

V enting Sunroof — Express Press and r elease the ⬙ V ent ⬙ button and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “Express V ent”, and will occur regar dless of sunroof position. During Express V ent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. T o close the sunroof from the vented position, press forwar d [...]

A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to provide power . The battery symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the battery , and can provide power at all times. NOTE: • T o ensure pr oper operation a MOP AR 威 knob and element must be used. • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 W at[...]

• Rear of the center console storage compartment — Quad Cab 威 or Crew Cab. The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply power when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tions. All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be removed or turned of f when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against dischar ge. Power Outl[...]

W ARNING! T o avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 V olt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! • Many accessori[...]

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter ar e available. For vehicles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can be used to hold the ash receiver . For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter . Ash Receiver and Cigar Lighter (Bench Seat) 1 — Cigar Lighter 2 — Ash Receiver Optional Floor Sh[...]

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 1 15 V olt (150 W atts Maximum) outlet is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 W atts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this [...]

NOTE: • When the power inverter switch is pressed, ther e will be a delay of approximately one second befor e the power inverter status indicator turns on. The status indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing AC power . • Due to built-in overload protection, the power inverter will shut down if the power rat[...]

CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats) The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray at the bottom of the center stack. The pull-out tray must be secured when opened. T o secure the tray push down until it “clicks”. Front Cupholders 158 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Mounted Shifter For vehicles equipped with bucket seats and a floor mounted shifter there ar e two cupholders located in the floor console. Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab 姞 Quad Cab 威 vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience. Cupholder[...]

Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab Crew Cab vehicles ar e equipped with rear cupholders located in the center armrest. STORAGE Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and featur es both an upper and lower storage area. Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder Glove Box 1 — Upper Glove Box 2 — Lower Glove Box 160[...]

T o open the upper glove box push upward on the handle release. The glove box door will automatically open. T o open the lower glove box, pull on the handle to release the latch and lower the door . Upper Glove Box Lower Glove Box 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161[...]

Door Storage Front Door Storage — If Equipped Storage areas and bottle holders (drivers side only) ar e located in the door trim panels. Rear Door Storage — Crew Cab Storage compartments are located in both the driver and passenger door trim panels. Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 162 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped The center storage compartment is located between the driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment provides an armr est and contains both and upper and lower storage area. W ARNING! • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle operation, or a[...]

Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armr est to raise the cover . The upper storage area contains a 12 V olt power outlet that can be used to power small electrical devices, refer to “Electrical Power Outlets” for further information. W ith the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin. Upper Storage Comp[...]

Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped In-floor storage bins are located in fr ont of the second row seats and can be used for extra storage. The storage bins have removable liners that can be easily r emoved for cleaning. T o open in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid. NOTE: The front seat may have [...]

Seatback Storage Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats ar e pockets that can be used for storage. Storage (Regular Cab) The storage bin is located behind the front seats and r uns the length of the cab. Drivers Side Seatback Storage Storage Bin 166 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) The Crew Cab models pr ovide additional storage under the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com- partment. T o open the storage compartments, lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid. CAUTION! Always lift the storage compartment lids by using the handle. Failure to lift the lids by using th[...]

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models) Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat. REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defr oster button is located on the climate control panel. Pr ess this button to turn on the rear window defr oster [...]

CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window . Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window . Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with w[...]

Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry fr om the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window . FOLD FLA T LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Quad Cab 威 models with a 60/40 rear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor . W ARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with [...]

2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position. 3. Reverse the procedur e to store the load floor . Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor . 3. Lift th[...]

W ARNING! Do not drive with the load floor in the up position. When stopping fast or in an accident, the load floor could move to the down position causing serious injury . 4. Reverse the procedur e to put the load floor back in the secured down position befor e you operate the vehicle. RAMBOX 姞 — IF EQUIPPED The RamBox 威 system is an integra[...]

CAUTION! Failure to follow the following items could cause damage to the vehicle: • Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is properly secured. • Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin. RamBox 威 Cargo Storage Bins 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173[...]

T o open a storage bin, press and r elease the button located on the lid. The RamBox 威 lid will open upward to allow hand access. Lift the lid to fully open. The interior of the RamBox 威 will automatically illumi- nate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic illumination switch, there is a manual on/of f switch located at the rear [...]

CAUTION! Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time could cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lid is required to stay open for extended periods of time, it is recommended that the bin lights be turned off manually using the on/off switch. The RamBox 威 storage bins can be locked using the vehicle key . T o lock the storage bin, i[...]

RamBox 姞 Safety W arning Carefully follow these warnings to help pr event personal injury or damage to your vehicle: W ARNING! • Always close the storage bin covers when your vehicle is unattended. • Do not allow children to have access to the storage bins. Once in the storage bin, young children may not be able to escape. If trapped in the s[...]

NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism. Bed Extender — If Equipped The bed extender has three functional positions: • Storage Position • Divider Position •[...]

2. W ith the side gates open, position the extender fully forward in the bed against the fr ont panel. 3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboar d ends to be positioned in front of the car go tie down loops. Storage Position Cargo T ie Down Loop 178 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place and assist against theft. Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo fr om moving around the bed. There ar e 1 1 divide[...]

T o install the bed extender into a divider position per- form the following: 1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates. Center Handle and Lock 1 — Center Handle Lock 2 — Handle 180 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

2. W ith the side gates open, position the extender so the outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed. 3. Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends are secur ed into the intended slots of the bed. 4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle[...]

Extender Position The extender position allows you to load the bed of the truck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add an additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck when additional cargo r oom is needed. The extender position utilizes a locating pin and rotating handle located on both sides of the truck bed near the tailgate. T o in[...]

4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure into place. Extender Installation Locking T ab 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183[...]

W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of potential injury or property damage: • Cargo must be secured. • Do not exceed cargo load rating of your vehicle. • Secure all loads to truck utilizing cargo tie downs. • Extender should not be used as cargo tie down. • When vehicle is in motion do not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg) load on the tailgate. • The be[...]

Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents, along either rail, in order to keep car go properly secur e. T o move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut counterclockwise, appr oximately three turns. Then pull out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the desired location. Make sur e the cleat is seate[...]

T o remove the cleats fr om the utility rail, remove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of the rail. SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models ar e not recommended for slide-in campers. T o determine if your vehicle is excluded, please refer to the “Consu[...]

Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped 1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector bracket located on the rear sill. 2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by pr ess- ing inward in the locking tab. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill. 4. Connect the chassis [...]

5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals do not corrode. 6. T ape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will pr event damaging the connector and bracket when storing or reinstalling the tailgate. Removing the T ailgate 1. [...]

NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box. W ARNING! T o 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. Locking T ailgate — If Equipped The lock is located next to the tail[...]

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UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Featur es ............... 1 9 5 䡵 Switch Bank Button Description ........... 1 9 6 ▫ Upper Switch Bank ................... 1 9 6 ▫ Lower Switch Bank ................... 1 9 6 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 1 9 8 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Pr emium ...........[...]

▫ Customer-Pr ogrammable Features (System Setup) ............................ 2 3 3 䡵 Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/ NA V — If Equipped .................... 2 3 9 ▫ Operating Instructions — V oice Command System — If Equipped ................. 2 3 9 ▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ P[...]

䡵 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 — If Equipped ............................ 2 6 5 ▫ Connecting The iPod 威 ................. 2 6 5 ▫ Using This Feature ................... 2 6 6 ▫ Controlling The iPod 威 Using Radio Buttons ....................... 2 6 6 ▫ Play Mode ......................... 2 6 6 ▫ List Or Browse Mode ......[...]

䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 2 7 8 䡵 Climate Controls ...................... 2 7 8 ▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System ............................ 2 7 8 ▫ Automatic T emperature Contr ol (A TC) — If Equipped .......................... 2 8 3 ▫ Summer Operation ................... 2 8 8 ▫ W inter Operation ...[...]

INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 1 15v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — T ransfer Case Position Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Hood Release 4 — Upper Switch Bank 10 — Cup Holders 16 — Parking Brake Release 5 — Upper Glove Compartment 1 [...]

SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION Upper Switch Bank The upper switch bank is located on the center of the instrument panel. 1. TOW/HAUL Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information. 2. ESP OFF Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information. 3. HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER Refer to “What T o Do In Emergencies” for mor e infor- [...]

1. HEA TED SEA TS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle” for more information. 2. VENTILA TED SEA TS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle” for more information. 3. HEA TED STEERING WHEEL Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle” for more information. 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANE[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE 198 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 199[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. T achometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). CAUTION! Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer at high RPM for extended periods. Engine damage may occur . 2. T urn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is o[...]

CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately[...]

rotate at the same speed. Low range pr ovides a greater gear reduction ratio to pr ovide increased torque at the wheels. For further information on four-wheel drive operation and proper use, r efer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating”. 7. Electronic Thr ottle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you [...]

9. 4WD Auto Indicator The 4WD auto indicator will be illuminated whenever the four-wheel drive mode is auto- matically engaged. 10. SER V (Service) 4WD The SER V 4WD light monitors the electric shift four-wheel drive system. If the SER V 4WD light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not functioning prop[...]

14. Oil Pressur e Gauge The pointer should always indicate some oil pressur e when the engine is running. A continuous high or low reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer . 15. Odometer/T rip Odometer Button/ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) Butto[...]

The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. T o switch from odometer to trip odometers, pr ess and release the TRIP ODOMETER button. T o reset a trip odometer , display the desired trip odom- eter to be reset then push and hold the button for approximately two seconds until the display r esets. V ehicle Odometer Messages When the appropria[...]

depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. Press the Odometer / T rip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) button to change the display from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO” display . If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gas[...]

turn off the message temporarily , press and r elease the T rip Odometer button on the instrument cluster . T o reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following pr oce- dure: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slo[...]

18. Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster . It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission. NOTE: In vehicles with 4.7L or 5.7L engines, the highest available transmission gear is displayed in the lower right corner of the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) whenever t[...]

cycling operation is controlled by the engine contr ol module. Post-heat operation can run for several minutes, and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle will stabilize. 22. Cargo Light The cargo light will illuminate when the car go light is activated by pressing the car go light button on the headlight switch. 23. Brake W arning Light T[...]

NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate r epair is neces- sary . W ARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system [...]

Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic V ehicle Information Center [...]

Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pr essure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then r emain continuously illuminated. This se[...]

26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system which monitors the emissions and engine control sys- tem. If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing, the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on, as a bulb check, until the engine is started. [...]

W ARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter , as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver , occu- pants or others. 27. Air[...]

30. T ransmission T emperature W arning Light This light indicates that there is excessive trans- mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g., snow plowing, off- r oad operation). If [...]

unbuckled, the seat belt reminder light will flash or remain on continuously . Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things T o Know Before Starting Y our V ehicle” for further information. 32. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turne[...]

For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information. W ARNING! If a warning light remains on the system may not be working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or BAS. [...]

This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status display • V ehicle information warning message displays • Customer-Pr ogrammable Features (System Setup) • Compass display • Outside temperature di[...]

Steering wheel EVIC control button, as it appears on the right side of the steering wheel. Press and r elease the SELECT button for access to main menus, sub menus or to select a personal setting in the system setup menu. Press the BACK button to scr oll back to a previous menu or sub menu. EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the E[...]

• Lights On • Keyfob Battery Low • ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in motion) • W rong Key • Damaged Key • Key not programmed • Key In Ignition • T urn Signal On • RKE Battery Low • LOW W ASHER FLUID • Oil Change Due > Dealer Info • Park Assist On • Park As[...]

• Remote start aborted — Fuel low • Remote start disabled — System fault • Remote start disabled — T urn key • Remote start active — Key to Run • Remote Start Disabled — Start V ehicle to Reset • Remote Start Active — Insert Key and T urn to RUN • Memory 1 Profile Set • Memory 2 Profile Set • Memory System Unavailable [...]

Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. • Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as[...]

If the light remains lit with the engine r unning your vehicle, will usually be drivable, however , see an autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is requir ed and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may re[...]

with the engine running. If the ESP/BAS W arning Light comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- function has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as[...]

to turn off the message. If the pr oblem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Oil Change Due Y our vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The Oil Change Due message will flash[...]

Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance T o Empty (DTE) — If Equipped A verage Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will r ead “0” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history information will be erased, and the averaging will con- tinue from the last fuel average[...]

Distance T o Empty (DTE) Distance T o Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy , according to the curr ent fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset thr ough the RETURN button. NOTE: Signific[...]

• T rip B Shows the total distance traveled for T rip B since the last reset. • Elapsed T ime Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or ST ART position. T o Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a reset[...]

• T railer Brake — If Equipped Displays trailer brake output power and trailer brake status indicator . Tire PSI Press and r elease the UP or DOWN button until “T ire PSI” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. This will display the T ire Pr essure Monitor System (shows the current pr essure of all four road tir es). For addition[...]

to “T ires-General Information/T ire Inflation Pres- sures” in “Starting And Operating” for additional information. • Y our system can be set to display pressur e units in PSI, kPa, or BAR. Units Press and r elease the UP or DOWN button until “Units” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. The EVIC, odometer , and navigation[...]

temperature sensor caused by the snowplow . In addi- tion, on vehicles equipped with Automatic T empera- ture Contr ol (A TC), it is suggested that the interior cabin temperature be manually contr olled should the system not perform as desired while in automatic mode. Both the outside temperature display and A TC operation will return to normal whe[...]

5. Complete one or more 360–degr ee turns (in an area free fr om large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally . Compass V ariance Compass V ariance is the differ ence between Magnetic North and Geographic North. T o compensate for the differ ences the variance should be set for t[...]

3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass V ariance” message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button. The last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and r elease the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map. 5. Press and r elease the BACK button to exit. Customer-Programmable [...]

the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. Park Assist System The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 1 1 mph (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only , Sou[...]

Press is selected, you must pr ess the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. T o make your selection, scroll up or down until the pr eferred setting is high- lighted, then press and r[...]

SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. Horn W ith Remote Lock When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without th[...]

your selection, press and r elease the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. W iper Mode — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the system will automati- cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moistu[...]

Key-Off Power Delay When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF . Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. T o make your selectio[...]

Compass V ariance Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. Calibrate Compass Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NA V — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN, RER and RBZ radios co[...]

3. T o move the hour forward, touch the scr een where the word “Hour” with the arr ow pointing upward is dis- played. T o move the hour backward, touch the scr een where the wor d “Hour” with the arrow pointing down- ward is displayed. 4. T o move the minute forward, touch the scr een where the word “Min” with the arr ow pointing upward[...]

Changing the T ime Zone 1. T urn on the radio. 2. T ouch the screen wher e the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. T ouch the screen wher e the words “Set T ime Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 4. Select a time zone by touching the screen wher e your selection appea[...]

displayed. T o move the minute backward, touch the screen wher e the word “Min” with the arrow pointing downward is displayed. 6. T o save the new time setting, touch the screen wher e the word “Save” is displayed. Changing Daylight Savings T ime When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as f[...]

3. T ouch the screen wher e “User Clock” is displayed, the clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. T ouch the screen wher e the words “Set T ime Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 5. Select a time zone by touching the screen wher e your selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that [...]

Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection, without stopping. T urning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right incr ease[...]

R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arr ows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control T urn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the frequency . Setting the T one, Balan[...]

SET/RND Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within five s[...]

• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recor dable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-R W), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the[...]

If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not r emoved, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). SEEK Button Press the [...]

Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however , acceptable MP3 file recor ding media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3 file recor ding media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-R W , MP3, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Format[...]

Discs created with an option such as ⬙ keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times. Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extensi[...]

Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than C[...]

MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push[...]

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. V oice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped Refer to “V oice Command” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further deta[...]

3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Pr ess the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pressin[...]

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a thir d time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the treb[...]

T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Program T ype 16[...]

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music T ype name. The Music T ype function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music T ype (Program T ype) mode, the Music T ype mode will be exited and the radi[...]

display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These[...]

If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number , and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only . The us[...]

the current selection. Pr essing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling thr ough the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF Press and hold FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until F[...]

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs r ecorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats[...]

Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and[...]

Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than CD-R media • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer to load than non-multisession discs • Number of files and folders - Loading times will increase with mor e files and folders T o increase the speed of di[...]

Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play thr ough the vehicle speakers. Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device [...]

UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERF ACE (UCI) 0.5 — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ REL/RET radios only with uconnect™. For sales code RER, RBZ, REN, REP , REW , RB2 or REZ touch-screen radio UCI feature, r efer to the separate RER, REN, RBZ, RB2 or REZ User’s Manual. UCI is available only if equipped as an option with the[...]

NOTE: • It may be necessary to remove the connector pin protection cap fr om the 16–pin connector port, prior to connecting the cable. • If the iPod 威 battery is completely discharged, it may not communicate with the UCI system until a mini- mum charge is attained. Leaving the iPod 威 connected to the UCI system may charge it to the r equi[...]

• T urning it counterclockwise (backwar d) by one click, during the first two seconds of the track, will jump to the previous track in the list. T urning this button at any other time in the track, will jump to the beginning of the current track. • Jump backward in the curr ent track by pressing and holding the << RW button. Holding the &[...]

During Scan mode, pressing the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the previous and next tracks. • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): Pressing this button toggles between Shuf fle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod 威 .I ft h e RND icon is showing on the radio display , then the shuffle mode is ON. List Or Br[...]

• Preset 5 – Audiobooks • Preset 6 – Podcasts • Pressing a PRESET button will display the curr ent list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • T o Exit List mode without selecting a track, press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode . • LIST button: The LIST button will display the top lev[...]

Uconnect™ Multimedia (SA TELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONL Y) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-r eceiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment[...]

Sirius ID number will display . The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. ESN/SID Access W ith REN/RER/RBZ Radios While in SA T mode, press the MENU button on the radio faceplate. Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen. All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will dis[...]

Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. SEEK Buttons Press and r elease the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the n[...]

MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music T ype mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype[...]

pushbutton memory . The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone [...]

• Nine differ ent medias to choose from in each screen (AM, FM, Sirius Radio, DVD1, DVD2, Hard Disc Drive (HDD), AUX in radio, AUX1, AUX2) The LCD screen is located in the over head compartment console. NOTE: Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. Overhead V ideo Screen[...]

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center . Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume, and pr essing the bottom of th[...]

The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre-set station that you have programmed in the radio pr e-set pushbuttons. CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the[...]

oversized, or have protection encoding. T ry a known good disc before considering disc player service. RADIO OPERA TION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor- mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phon[...]

Front Blower Control There ar e four blower speeds. Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forced thr ough the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the contr ol clockwise from the OFF position. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operatio[...]

T emperature Control Use this control to r egulate the tem- perature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the knob coun- terclockwise, fr om top center into the blue area of the scale, indicates cooler temperatures. Rotating the knob clock- wise, into the red ar ea, indicates warmer temperatures. NOTE: If your air conditioning perf[...]

NOTE: There is a dif ference in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives impr oved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Mode Air is directed thr ough the floor outlets with a small amount through th[...]

NOTE: • If the RECIRCULA TION button is pressed when the system is in Mix or Defrost mode the Recir culation LED indicator will flash three times and then turn of f to indicate Recirculation mode is not allowed. • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur . Extended use of this mode is [...]

Air Conditioning Operation Push this button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). A LED will illu- minate when the A/C system is engaged. MAX A/C For maximum cooling, when MAX A/C is selected the A/C is turned on automatically and the air is recir cu- lated. NOTE: A/C cannot be deselected when in MAX A/C position. The LED will blink three times if [...]

• When occupants in the vehicle select an Auto mode operation, Auto blower operation is set by using rotary knobs on the control unit and a comfort temperatur e setting by using the temperature up and down but- tons. • The system provides set-and-for get operation for op- timum comfort and convenience. • The system can be controlled manually [...]

Automatic Operation 1. Position the MODE control knob to the Auto position on the Automatic T emperature Contr ol (A TC) Panel. 2. Position the BLOWER control knob in the Auto posi- tion on the A TC Panel. 3. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and front passenger temperature buttons. Once the [...]

Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently from each other . If any one feature is contr olled manually , the temperature doors will continue to operate automati- cally . There ar e six fixed blower speeds. Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forc[...]

Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed thr ough the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Air comes from the floor , defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield clear . Defrost Mode Air c[...]

Recirculation mode should only be used temporarily . The recir culation LED will illuminate on the blower control knob when this button is selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the Recir culation mode LED and allow outside air into the vehicle. NOTE: In cold weather , use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The[...]

V acation/Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, r un the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting in high. This will ensur e adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started ag[...]

Operating Tips 290 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 2 9 7 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 2 9 7 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 2 9 7 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................ 2 9 8 ▫ After Starting ....................... 2 9 9 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 2 9 9 䡵 Autom[...]

▫ T ransfer Case Position Indicator Light ...... 3 2 0 ▫ Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case (Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped ....... 3 2 0 ▫ Shifting Procedur e ................... 3 2 4 ▫ Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case (Five-Position Switch) – If Equipped ....... 3 2 6 ▫ Shifting Procedur e ................... 3 3 1 䡵[...]

䡵 Off-Road Driving T ips .................. 3 5 7 ▫ After Driving Off-Road ................ 3 5 7 䡵 W inch Usage (Power W agon Only) — If Equipped ............................ 3 5 8 ▫ Things T o Know Before Using Y our W inch . . 358 ▫ Understanding The Features Of Y our W inch ........................ 3 6 0 ▫ W inch Accessories .....[...]

▫ T ire T erminology And Definitions ......... 4 0 1 ▫ T ire Loading And T ire Pressur e .......... 4 0 2 䡵 T ires — General Information ............. 4 0 6 ▫ T ire Pr essure ....................... 4 0 6 ▫ T ire Inflation Pr essures ................ 4 0 7 ▫ T ire Pr essures For High Speed Operation . . . 408 ▫ Radial Ply T ires ...[...]

䡵 Fuel Requirements ..................... 4 2 8 ▫ 3.7L And 4.7L Engine ................. 4 2 8 ▫ 5.7L Engine ........................ 4 2 9 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 4 2 9 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 4 3 0 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel V ehicles ...... 4 3 0 ▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 4 3 1 ▫[...]

䡵 T railer T owing ........................ 4 4 1 ▫ Common T owing Definitions ............ 4 4 1 ▫ T railer Hitch Classification .............. 4 4 5 ▫ T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) ..................... 4 4 6 ▫ T railer And T ongue W eight ............. 4 4 6 ▫ T owing Requirements ................. 4 4 [...]

ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. The starter should not be operated for more than 15- second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter fr om overheating. W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Le[...]

If Engine Fails T o Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” procedur e, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. CAUTION! T o prevent damage to the starter , do not [...]

accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor . Release the accelerator pedal and the key fob once the engine is running smoothly . If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15- second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor , the “Normal Starting” procedure should be repeated. After Starting The idle speed [...]

W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-115 V olt electrical cord could cause electrocution. AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REV[...]

Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- lock which requir es the shift lever to be placed in P ARK prior to turning the key fob to the LOCK position. The key fob can only be removed fr om the ignition switch when the ignition is in the LOCK position and once removed the shift lever is locked in P ARK. Br[...]

5. Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool, pr ess and hold the override tab through the access port (ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering column. 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. Center Console Shifter – If Equipped There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to mo[...]

5. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 6. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 7. Reinstall the override cover . Four–Speed Automatic T ransmission – If Equipped NOTE: Under extremely cold temperatur es (-6°F (-21°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be briefly limited to only second gear operation. Normal opera[...]

P ARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P ARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift lever in the P ARK position. W ARNING! • Never use the P ARK[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always shift the transmission into P ARK, remove the key fob from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the key fob i[...]

1 (First) This range is for hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow , or on steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no upshift. Provides engine compr ession braking at low speeds. Overdrive Operation The Overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically contr olled fourth gear (OVERDRIVE). The transmission will automatical[...]

The transmission will downshift from OVERDRIVE to DRIVE if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). When T o Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the T OW/HAUL switch. This will impr ove [...]

T ransmission Limp Home Mode T ransmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- tions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the T ransmission Limp Home Mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission will operate (when in DRIVE) in second gear only . T o reset the transmission, use the following pr ocedure:[...]

equipped). Y ou must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the P ARK position. T o drive, move the shift lever from P ARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. Pull the shift lever toward you when shifting into REVERSE or P ARK, or when shifting out of P ARK. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift[...]

On vehicles equipped with 4.7L or 5.7L engines, use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an additional underdrive gear which is not normally used during through-gear accelerations. This additional gear im- proves vehicle performance and cooling capability when towing a trailer on certain grades. In ERS mode, first through thir d gear are underdri[...]

W ARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. Screen Display 1234 5 * D Actual Gear(s) Allowed 1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-5 * Applies to vehicles equipped with 4.7L and 5.7L engines only . NOTE: T o select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration [...]

W ARNING! • Never use the P ARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. • Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P ARK. Check by trying to move the shift lever back and forth without fi[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always shift the transmission into P ARK, remove the key fob from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the key fob i[...]

• the engine coolant (antifreeze) has r eached normal operating temperature; • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Ove[...]

Shifts into Overdrive (fourth gear) ar e allowed during steady cruise (for impr oved fuel economy) and automatic closed-throttle downshifts to thir d gear are performed (for improved braking) when driving conditions warrant. The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated. [...]

torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. Pressing the T OW/HAUL switch when the transmission is sufficiently warm will dem- onstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. • If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the[...]

moving the shift lever to the desired positions. The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery r oad surfaces only . Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on dry , hard surfaced r oads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components. The “T ransfer Case Position Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will alert [...]

W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position.[...]

Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted T ransfer Case 2H ⇔ 4H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion, shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h). W ith the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- tor pedal after c[...]

T ransfer Case Position Indicator Light The “T ransfer Case Position Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster is used to alert the driver that the fr ont axle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving. Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case (Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated [...]

• Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions on dry , hard surfaced roads. When additional traction is requir ed, the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock the front and r ear driveshafts together , f[...]

3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: 1. The indicator light for the current position will r emain ON. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- tinue to flash. 3. The transfer case will not shift. NOTE: Before r etry[...]

When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW , the engine speed is approximately thr ee times that of the 2WD or 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. T ake care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of four -wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and cir cumference on each wheel. Any diff[...]

4WD LOCK Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range locks the fr ont and rear driveshafts together for cing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range pr ovides additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only . 4WD LOW Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range pr ovides low speed four-wheel drive. It locks the fr ont a[...]

When the shift is complete, the position indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON. 2WD ⇔ 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desir ed position. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion. W ith the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster i[...]

3. While still rolling, r otate the transfer case control switch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift the transmission back into gear . Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. W ith the ignition switch in the ON position and the engine either OFF or running, shift[...]

This electronically shifted transfer case pr ovides five mode positions: • T wo-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-wheel drive automatic range (4WD AUTO) • Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK) • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two–wheel[...]

the front and r ear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to r otate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Contr ol Switch to the desired position. Refer to “Shifting Pr ocedure” for spe- cific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery r oad surfaces only . [...]

2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- tinue to flash. 3. The transfer case will not shift. NOTE: Before r etrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requir ements for selecting a new transfer case position have been met. T o retry the selection, turn the control knob back to the curr ent position, wait five seconds,[...]

Proper operation of four -wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and cir cumference on each wheel. Any difference in tir e size can cause damage to the transfer case. Because four-wheel drive pr ovides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. [...]

4WD LOW Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range pr ovides low speed four-wheel drive. Locks the fr ont and rear drive- shafts together forcing the fr ont and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). N Neutral - This range disengage[...]

the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- tor pedal after turning the control switch. If the vehicle is stopped, the ignition switch must be in the ON position with the engine either running or OFF . This shift cannot be completed if the ignition switch is in the ACC position. 2W[...]

NOTE: If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferr ed or Alternate Procedur e are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in process, the desir ed position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON, until all requir ements have been met. NOTE:[...]

The locking axles are contr olled by the axle locker switch. The switch has three positions, AXLE UNLOCK, REAR LOCK, and FRONT/REAR LOCK. Under normal driv- ing conditions, the switch should be left in the AXLE UNLOCK position. In the AXLE UNLOCK position, the front and r ear axles are unlocked. In the REAR LOCK position, the rear axle is locked. I[...]

W ARNING! Do not use the locked axle position for normal driving. A locked front axle is intended for of f-road driving only . Locking the front axle during on-road driving will reduce the steering ability . This could cause an accident and you may be seriously injured. T o lock the front axle; move the axle locker switch to FRONT/REAR LOCK while t[...]

(OR V) trails or recr eation areas. Y ou should always tread lightly and only use established roads, trails or OR V recr eational areas. The National Forest Service, Bur eau of Land Management or local Department of Natural Re- sources ar e a wealth of information and usually have maps with marked trails. Skid Plates And Underbody Protection Steel [...]

CAUTION! The door sill height is 25 inches. W ater may intrude into the interior of the vehicle at greater depths. Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation Many off-r oad driving conditions require the simulta- neous use of the brake and throttle (two footed driving). When climbing rocks, logs, or other stepped objects, using light brake pressur e[...]

W ARNING! Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an off-road situation. When T o Use Low Range When driving off-r oad, shift into 4L (Low Range) for additional traction or to improve handling and contr ol on slippery or difficult terrain. Due to the lower gearing, low range will allow the eng[...]

CAUTION! On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high engine RPMs or vehicle speeds because engine brak- ing may cause skidding and loss of control. • Mud – Deep mud creates a gr eat deal of suction around the tir es and is very difficult to get through. Y ou should use 4L (Low Range) with a gear low enough to maintain your momentum witho[...]

CAUTION! Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure. T o reduce the risk of tire unseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, reduce your speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu- vers. Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points) While driving off r oad, you will encounter many types of terrain. These var[...]

Crossing Large Rocks When approaching lar ge rocks, choose a path which ensures you drive over the lar gest with your tires. This will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle. The tr ead of the tire is tougher and thicker than the side wall and is designed to take the abuse. Always look ahead and make every effort to cr oss the large rocks with y[...]

accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under your tires. Then ease the vehicle of f the log using your brakes. CAUTION! Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will become high centered. Getting High Centered If you get hung up or high centered on an object, get out of the vehic[...]

the vehicle if something goes wrong? If everything looks good and you feel confident, then change trans- mission into a lower gear , shift the transfer case into 4L (Low) and proceed with caution. Y ou should use first gear and 4L (Low Range) for very steep hills. • Driving Up Hill – Once you have determined your ability to proceed and have shi[...]

ability to proceed then make sur e you are in 4L (Low Range) with the transmission in first gear (manually select first gear on automatic transmissions) and pro- ceed with caution. Allow engine braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if necessary , but do not allow the tires to lock. W ARNING! Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL. U[...]

W ARNING! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. T o do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result in severe injury . Always back carefully straight down a hill in REVERSE. Never back down a hill in NEU- TRAL using only the vehicle brakes.[...]

CAUTION! W ater ingestion into the axles, transmission, transfer case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too fast or through too deep of water . W ater can cause permanent damage to engine, driveline or other vehicle components and your brakes will be less effective once wet and/or muddy • Before Y ou Cross Any T ype Of W ater –[...]

CAUTION! Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator . • Crossing Ditches, Streams, Shallow Rivers Or Other Flowing W ater – Flowing water can be extremely dangerous. Never attempt to cr oss a fast running stream or river even in shallow water . Fast moving water can easily push your vehicle[...]

form to the ground contour . Differ ent terrain, tires, and vehicles requir e different tir e pressur e. Hard surfaces like rock and heavier vehicles r equire higher pressur es than softer surfaces such as sand and lighter vehicles. Y ou will need to experiment to determine what is right for your situation. It is easier and faster to let air out th[...]

vehicle impingement on the surroundings, then using a tow strap to the vehicle tow hooks would be fast and easy . If the vehicle is severely hung up or in a situation where gr eat care needs to be taken during the recovery , then nothing can do the job better than a winch. If you are severely hung up on something you should jack the vehicle up and [...]

CAUTION! Damage can occur when spinning your tires at an excessive high speed. Do not spin your tires faster than an indicated 35 mph (56 km/h). • Using the T ow Hooks With a T ow Strap – T ow straps are a quick and easy way to r ecover your vehicle from minor situations if you have a secondary vehicle which is not stuck. The tow hooks on your [...]

W ARNING! Never use tow straps with end hooks or link two straps with a clevis pin. These heavy metal objects could become projectiles if a strap breaks, which could cause severe injury . Never leave more than two or three feet of slack in the strap. More slack than this greatly increases the risk of injury and vehicle dam- age. Always keep everyon[...]

as you power the winch in. Be careful not to allow slack in the cable as you recover the vehicle. Do not try to guide the cable into the drum. If it starts to bunch up on one end, let it. Y ou can re-spool the cable afterwards. Never use a winch cable as a tow strap and always stand back while winching. W ARNING! W inch cables are under high tensio[...]

• After extended operation in mud, sand, water , or similar dirty conditions, have the radiator , fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. W ARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. Y ou might not have full braking power when y[...]

W ARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground since the vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels ar e on a slippery surface. This could ca[...]

Flowing/Rising W ater W ARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow- ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water . Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly . Failure to follow this warni[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause dam- age to your vehicle’ s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’ s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water . Do not con- tinue to operat[...]

OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, choose a mild angle and keep as little side tilt as possible. Keep the vehicle moving and make turns slowly and cautiously . If you must back down a hill[...]

• After extended operation in mud, sand, water , or similar dirty conditions, have the radiator , fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. W ARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. Y ou might not have full braking power when y[...]

2. Attach the hook to a suitable anchor point. CAUTION! Be certain the anchor will withstand the load re- quired to tension the wire rope. 3. Apply at least 500 lbs (227 kg) of tension to the rope while winding the rope. Always use care to ensur e the rope does not pile up on one side of the dr um and is neatly wound onto the drum. CAUTION! W ire r[...]

Understanding The Features Of Y our Winch W inch Components 360 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle charging system and featur es a thermal protection switch that automatically stops motor function in the power-in direction if the motor gets too hot. 2. Remote Socket: The remote socket allows the r emote control to be attached to the contr ol pack to allow the winch to function. 3. W inch Drum w[...]

Winch Accessories The following accessories are necessary to attach the winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe winching. Gloves: W ire r ope, through use, will develop ⬙ barbs ⬙ which can slice skin. It is ex- tremely important to wear protective gloves while oper - ating the winch or handling the wire r ope. A void loose fit-[...]

Clevis/D-Shackles: The D-Shackle is a safe means of connecting the looped ends of cables, straps and snatch blocks. The shackle’s pin is threaded to allow easy r e- moval. T ree T runk Protector: T ypi- cally made of tough, high- quality nylon, it provides the operator an attachment point for the winch rope to a wide variety of anchor points and [...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Always stand clear of wire rope and load and keep others away during winching. • Always keep hands and clothing clear of the wire rope, hook and fairlead opening during operation and when spooling. • Never wrap wire rope back onto itself. Always use a choker chain, wire choker rope or tree trunk protector on the anchor[...]

2. Always take your time when using a winch. 3. Use the right equipment for the situation. 4. Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the wire rope to slip thr ough your hands when handling the rope. 5. Only the operator should handle the wire r ope and remote contr ol. 6. Think safety at all times. V ehicle Recovery Using the Winch CAUTION! ?[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • Always keep remote control lead clear of the drum, wire rope and rigging. • Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed wires, or loose connections. Replace if damaged. • Be careful not to pull the W inch Cable Collar through the rollers. W atch and listen to Winch for proper snugness. 1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and wir[...]

3. Disengage the clutch to allow fr ee spooling of the winch drum, r otate the clutch lever on the winch to disengage. Freespooling conserves battery power . 4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook strap. Fr ee the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach the hook strap to the hook (if not attached). Free Spool Hook Strap 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA T[...]

5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out enough wir e rope to r each your anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain amount of tension on the wire as it can become twisted and over-wrapped when slackened, leading to wir e rope damage. T o prevent losing the end, hold the hook strap while you work. 6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have est[...]

CAUTION! Always be certain the anchor you select will with- stand the load. NOTE: How to choose an anchor point: A secure anchor is critical to winching operations. An anchor must be strong enough to hold while winching. Natural an- chors include trees, stumps and r ocks. Hook the cable as low as possible. If no natural anchors are available when r[...]

NOTE: Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. 9. Connect the remote contr ol to the winch control box, located behind the front bumper . Be careful not to let the remote contr ol cord dangle in front of the winch. If you choose to control the winch fr om inside your vehicle, always pass the remote thr ough a window to avoid pinchin[...]

1 1. Check your anchor . Make sure all connections ar e secured and fr ee of debris before continuing with the winching procedur e. 12. Check wire r ope. The wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling dr um. Improper winding can cause damage to the wire r ope. 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 371[...]

13. In certain situations you may decide to throw a heavy blanket or similar object over the wire r ope. A heavy blan- ket can absorb energy should the wire r ope break. Place it on the wire r ope midway be- tween the winch and the an- chor point. Do this before the wire r ope is put under ten- sion. Do not approach or move the blanket once tension[...]

For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by the winch. Continue pulling until the vehicle is on stable ground. If you ar e able to drive the vehicle, the winching operation is complete. NOTE: • A void overheating the winch motor . For extended winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allow the winch [...]

section of the rope and r eposition it to the opposite end of the drum, which will fr ee up space for continued winching. 16. Secure vehicle. Once r ecovery of the vehicle’s is complete, be sure to secur e the vehicle’s brakes and put the transmission in P ARK. Release tension in the wire rope. 17. Disconnect the wire r ope, and disconnect from[...]

NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange the remote contr ol lead so it cannot be caught in the winch. Arrange the wire r ope so it will not kink or tangle when spooled. Be sure any wir e rope already on the spooling drum is wound tightly and evenly layer ed. T ighten and straighten the layer if necessary . Keep the wire rope under light tension a[...]

Rigging T echniques V arious winching situations will requir e application of other winching techniques. These could range from too little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight line rigging, simply increasing pulling power , or main- taining a straight-line pulling situation. Y ou will have to assess what technique is correct for your sit[...]

will enable you to change your pulling direction while still allowing the wire r ope to be at 90° to wind properly onto the spooling drum. Increasing Pulling Power In some cases, you may find yourself needing more pulling power . The use of snatch blocks increases me- chanical advantage and that increases your pulling power . Double Line Because p[...]

vehicle’s frame/tow hook and run the wir e rope thr ough a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch block, pull out enough wire to r each your anchor point. Do not attach the hook to the mounting kit. Secure to the anchor point with a tree tr unk protector or choker chain. Attach the clevis/shackle. Attach the shackle to the two e[...]

CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur . Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not requir ed. The fluid sh[...]

If necessary , add fluid to restore to the pr oper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. P ARKING BRAKE The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrumen[...]

W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury . Also be certain to leave the transmission in P ARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous [...]

3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only The brake system power assist is provided by a hydr o- boost unit which shares fluid with the power steering system. Y ou may experience some clicking or hissing noises from the hydr o-boost system during hard braking conditions. NOTE: Under cold temperatures, pedal ef fort will be higher than normal until the power[...]

The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide r egulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation. This is normal. The ABS conducts a low-speed selftest at about 10 mph (16 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal movement. The movem[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely , or hydro- planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner w[...]

W ARNING! • ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another[...]

Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The BAS detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressur e to the brakes. The system applies optimum pressur e to the brakes in em[...]

Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the level of brake pressur e the driver inputs for a short duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle during this short duration, the system wi[...]

The system will only work if the intended direction of the vehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if the intended direction is forwar d up a hill and the vehicle is in DRIVE and the activation criteria are met, HSA will activate. The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears, and will not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL. [...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in P ARK or using the parking brake, it will roll down the incline and could cause a collision with an- other vehicle or object. Always remember to use the parking brake while parking on a hill and that the driver is responsible [...]

EVIC Equipped V ehicles HSA is a Customer Pr ogrammable Feature on a EVIC equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA featur e, refer to “Customer Pr ogrammable Features/Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) – If Equipped T[...]

• Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. ESP/TCS Indicator Light The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in the instrument cluster , starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and th[...]

(2WD/4WD AUTO/4WD LOCK/4WD LOW/ NEUTRAL) transfer case. If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle, and want to determine which transfer case is on your vehicle and how to operate it, refer to “Four -Wheel Drive Operation” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. All T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles in 2WD, [...]

requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily pressing the ESP OFF switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. W ARNING! In the “Partial Off” mode, the engine torque reduc- tion and stability features are desensitized. There- fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by E[...]

off at low vehicle speeds so that it will not interfer e with off-r oad driving but ESP function returns to pr ovide the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h). The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will always be illuminated when ESP is of f. T o turn ESP on again, momentarily press the ESP OFF switch. This will r estore the normal “ESP [...]

this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles/kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: • The “ESP Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS W arning Light” will come on momentarily each[...]

TSC is only active in the default “ESP On” mode. TSC can be disabled by pressing the ESP OFF switch and entering “ESP Partial Of f” mode. It is not active in the “ESP Partial Off” or “ESP Off” modes. Refer to the ESP portion of this section for an explanation of the differ ent ESP operating modes. W ARNING! If TSC activates while dr[...]

NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidew[...]

T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light truck tir e based on U.S. design standards T = T emporary spare tir e 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = As[...]

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be a[...]

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however , the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle.[...]

Tire T erminology and Definitions T erm Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and r ear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the r oof. Cold T ire Pressure Cold tire inflation pr essure is defined as the tire pr essure after the vehicle has not been driven for at leas[...]

Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size des[...]

Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tir e size, and cold tire inflation pressur es specified on the T ire and Loading Information placard and in the “V ehicle Loading”[...]

4. The resulting figur e equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]).[...]

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W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory o[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These ab[...]

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressur es specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pr essure.” Cold tire inflation pr essure is defined as the tire pr es[...]

loading may be requir ed for high-speed vehicle opera- tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pr essures. W ARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. Y ou could[...]

original equipped tire on the fr ont or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare tire af fects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, replace (or r epair) the original tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity . W ARNING! The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use only . Inst[...]

T read Wear Indicators T read wear indicators ar e in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tir e sh[...]

W ARNING! T ires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Pr ot[...]

W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steeri[...]

TIRE CHAINS Use “Class S” chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE T ype “S” specifications. Use “Class U” chains on 2500/3500 model trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE T ype “U” specifica- tions. NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle as recommended by the chain manufactur er . CAUTION! T o avoid damage t[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions on method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for usage. Always use the lower sug- gested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the manufacturer . These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing l[...]

CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on 4x4 model trucks equipped with P265/70R17, L T275/70R17, P275/60R20, tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle. Do not use tire chains on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SR W (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with L T245/70R17, L T265/70R1[...]

tires. Rotation will incr ease tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte- nance intervals. More fr equent rotation is permissible if desired. The r easons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to r otation being p[...]

Dual Rear Wheels The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be matched for wear to prevent overloading one tir e in a set. T o check if tires ar e even, lay a straight edge across all four tires. The straight edge should touch all the tir es. CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear T ires have only one approved direc- tion of rotation. This is to accommodate t[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The T ire Pr essure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pr essure based on the vehicle recommended cold tir e inflation placard pressur e. The placard pr essure is defined on the T ire and Loading Information label. The T ire and Loading Information label is located on the drivers side B-p[...]

have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information. As an example, assume your vehicle has a recommended cold tire inflation placar d pressure (parked for mor e than 3 hours) of 35 psi (241 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tir e pressure is [...]

NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tir e care and maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tir e failure or condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pr essure gauge while adjusting your tire pr essure. • Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to over heat and can lead to tire failure. Underin- [...]

T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster , and an au- dible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tir e pressures ar e low . Should this occur , you should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation pressur e of each tire on[...]

1. This spare tir e does not have a tire pressur e monitor- ing sensor . Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the tir e pressur e in the spare tire. 2. If you install the full size spare tir e in place of a road tire that has a pr essure below the low-pressur e warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound and the “TPM T [...]

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) T ire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) – If Equipped W ARNING! Never operate your vehicle with the TPMS and tire pressures set to the Light Load Inflation Pressure settings if carrying more than two occupants (150 lbs [68 kg] each) plus 200 pounds (91 kg) of cargo. The vehicle “Light Load[...]

T ire Light Load Inflation Switch Operation – If Equipped • This vehicle may have differ ent recommended tire pressur e values between the front and rear tir es as shown in both the T ire Loading Information Label and the Supplemental T ire Pr essure Information Label. It is also equipped to be driven with tire pr essures appro- priate to eithe[...]

• The tire light load inflation switch will allow the driver to change between the max load inflation pressur e (cold) low pressur e warning threshold and the light load inflation pressur e (cold) low pressure warning threshold depending on the vehicle’s load condition. Refer to the “Supplemental T ire Pr essure Information” label for the v[...]

the driver door . Use an accurate tire gauge to check the tire pr essures when lowering all four tire pr essures. After all four tire pr essures have been lowered to the Light Load inflation pressur es, press the tire light load inflation switch. If the tire light load inflation switch’s amber colored LED turns ON, the TPMS is using the light loa[...]

the tire light load inflation switch, and tir e pressures ar e below the max load inflation pressur e (cold) low pressure warning thresholds, the TPMS low pr essure warning telltale light (located in the instrument cluster) will turn ON and a chime will sound. The tire pr essures are now requir ed to be inflated to the max load inflation pressure ([...]

5.7L Engine The 5.7L engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and pr ovide satisfac- tory fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded gasoline hav- ing an octane range of 87 to 89. The manu- facturer r ecommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not[...]

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygen- ates are r equired in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. CAUTION! Do not use gasoline containing Met[...]

• disconnect and reconnect the battery to r eset the engine controller memory More extensive r epairs will be required for pr olonged exposure to E-85 fuel. MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasol[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service. Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance. • The use of fue[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly . Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED E85 General Information The information in t[...]

CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label can operate on E85. Ethanol Fuel (E85) E85 is a mixture of appr oximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. W ARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury . Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the [...]

For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- mended. When you do switch fuel types, it is recommended that: • you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling • you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles (8 km) Observing these precautions will avoid p[...]

Starting The characteristics of E85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) until the engine is fully warmed up. NOTE: [...]

ADDING FUEL The fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behind the fuel filler door , on the left side of the vehicle. Open the fuel door and remove the fuel cap by turning it counter - clockwise. NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door . CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissio[...]

W ARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground whi[...]

VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As requir ed by National Highway T raffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar . This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) front and rear , and [...]

Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tir e size listed. Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pr essure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GA WR. Curb W eight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity cond[...]

CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and informat[...]

Gross Combination W eight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of a driver . Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over [...]

T railer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. W eight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the tr[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • W eight distributing systems may not be compat- ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Rec- reational V ehicle dealer for additional information. EXAMPLE — W ithout W eight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) EXAMPLE — W ith W eight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) 444 ST[...]

Fifth-Wheel Hitch The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truc[...]

W eight Ratings)” for the website address that contains the necessary information for your specific drivetrain. T railer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. T railer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy [...]

Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment 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. Als[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. W ARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trai[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • V ehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in P ARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block or ⴖ chock ⴖ the trailer wheels. • GCWR must not be exceeded. • T [...]

• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tir e damage before towing a trailer . Refer to “T ires – General Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the proper inspection pr ocedure. • When replacing tir es, refer to “T ires – General Infor - mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tir e replacement pr ocedures. R[...]

W ARNING! • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. Y ou might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. • T owing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing you should allow for addi- tional space between your vehicl[...]

The user interface consists of the following: GAIN/ Brake Output Power Display Shows the current GAIN setting. This display may also be used to display diagnostic information, if needed. • SC — Short Circuit to Gr ound • Sb — Short to Battery • CF — Controller Fault – If this message appears on the display , see your authorized dealer[...]

GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-) Pressing these buttons will adjust the brake contr ol power output to the trailer brakes in 0.5 increments. The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of 10 or decreased to a minimum of 0 (no trailer braking). GAIN The GAIN setting is used to set the trailer brake control for the specific towing condition and shoul[...]

Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the GAIN setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lockup. If towing a heavier trailer , trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable even with the maximum GAIN setting of 10. EVIC Display Messages The trailer brake control interacts with the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Display messages, along with [...]

NOTE: • An aftermarket controller may be available for use with trailers with air or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brake systems. T o determine the type of brakes on your trailer and the availability of controllers, check with your trailer manufacturer or dealer . • Removal of the ITBM will cause errors and it may cause damage to the electric[...]

The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations. Four-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/T urn 3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/T urn Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left [...]

W ARNING! Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system or wiring should be performed by a qualified automo- tive technician. If done improperly it may cause damage to the electrical system wiring and could result in serious or fatal injury . T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an[...]

Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops gr eater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency . Cooling System T o [...]

CAUTION! Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can cause damage to the vehicle. W ARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely affect performance of the airbag system in an acci- dent. Do not expect that the airbag will perform as described earlier in this manual 2500/3500 Models Only Snowplow Prep Packages ar e available as [...]

Before Plowing • Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid level. • Check the mounting bolts and nuts for proper tight- ness. • Check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear . The cutting edge should be 1/4 to 1/2 in (6 cm to 1.2 cm) above ground in snow plowing position. • Check that snowplow lighting is connected and f[...]

if necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow season. This will help prevent uneven tir e wear . The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is parked. Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip- ment following the recommendations pr ovided by the specific snowplow manufacturer . Over the Road Operation W ith Snowplow Attache[...]

General Maintenance Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the plow manufacturer’s instr uctions. Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery terminals clean and free of corr osion. When plowing snow , to avoid transmission and drive- train damage, the following precautions should be ob- served. • Operate with transfer case [...]

CAUTION! Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transmission and damage the internal parts. Recreational T owing – Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Failure to follow these requirements can cause severe damage to the transmission and/or transfer case. NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift trans- fer cases[...]

CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Shut OFF the engine. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal. 4. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 5. Shift the transfer case lever into NE[...]

Returning to Normal Operation – Manual Shift T ransfer Case Use the following procedur e to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Insert the key fob into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position, but do not start th[...]

CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and damage the internal parts. Recreational T owing Procedure (Electronic Shift T ransfer Case) – If Equipped Use the following procedur e to prepa[...]

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. T urn OFF the engine. 3. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Press and hold the transfer case switch NEUTRAL button for four seconds. 7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light c[...]

17. Release the parking brake. NOTE: • The transfer case cannot be shifted into NEUTRAL from the 4WD AUTO (if equipped) position. • Steps 1 through 5 ar e requirements that must be met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button, and must continue to be met until the four seconds elapses and the shift has been completed. If any of these requir e- ment[...]

7. After the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off, r elease the NEUTRAL button. 8. After the NEUTRAL button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the position identified by the selector switch. 9. Shift the transmission into P ARK. 10. Release the brake pedal. 1 1. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 12. Start the engine. 13. Press a[...]

W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move, even if the transmission is in P ARK. T[...]

WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 4 7 2 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 4 7 2 ▫ Jack Location ....................... 4 7 3 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ............... 4 7 8 ▫ Preparations ........................ 4 7 9 ▫ Instructions ........................ 4 8 0 ▫ Hub Caps/W[...]

HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the upper switch bank just below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazar d W arning flasher . When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency . Press the switch a second time to turn off the Ha[...]

Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stor ed under the front passenger seat. Removal T o access the jack and jack tools you must remove the plastic access cover , located on the side of the seat. T o remove the cover , pull the front part of the cover (closest to the front of the seat) towar d you to release a locking tab. Once the front of th[...]

Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and sliding the assembly from under the seat. Jack and T ools (1500 Series) Jack and T ools (2500/3500 Series) 474 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES[...]

W ARNING! After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera- tion or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious injury . Reinstalling The Jack And T ools (1500 Ser[...]

3. Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package (in direction of arr ows) and tie to the jack using the tie straps. Folding Flap and Rolling Bag T ying Bag to Jack with Straps 476 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES[...]

4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw , slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor , and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt. Reinstall the plastic cover . Jack and T ools T ied Jack and T ools (1500 Series) 6 WHA T TO DO IN[...]

Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tir e before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench handle coun- terclockwise until the spar e tire is on the g[...]

It is recommended that you stow the flat or spar e to avoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. A void ice or slippery areas. W ARNI[...]

4. T urn the ignition OFF . 5. T urn on the Hazard W arning flasher . 6. Block both the front and r ear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Instructions W ARNING! C[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway , be extremely careful of motor traffic. • T o assure that spare tires, [...]

• 1500 Series T rucks When changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower contr ol arm as shown below . Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. The tube extension may be used but is not requir ed. 4X2 Jacking Location 4X4 Jacking Location 482 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES[...]

For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a r ear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the drive tubes extending to the rear . Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. CAUTION! Before raising the wheel off the[...]

• 2500/3500 Series T rucks For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a fr ont wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame. Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. The tube extension, may be used, but is not requir ed.[...]

For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a r ear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle between the spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the rear . Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. 4x4 Jacking Location Rear Jacking Locat[...]

CAUTION! Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. NOTE: If the bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack. 4. By rotating the wheel wr ench cloc[...]

W ARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al- ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in the places provided. 7. Install the wheel center cap and remove the wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the spare wheel. This may r esult in cap [...]

CAUTION! • Use a back-and-forth motion to remove the hub cap. Do not use a twisting motion when removing the hub cap, damage to the hub cap finish may occur . • The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two pry-off notches. Make sure that the hook of the jack handle driver is located squarely in the cap notch before attempting to pull off. Y[...]

Disc Wheels T ype Nut Stud Size T orque Ft. Lbs. T orque Newton Meters Cone 9/16-18 120-150 160-200 Flanged 9/16-18 130-160 190-220 8-Stud — Dual Rear Wheels Dual wheels are flat-mounted and center -piloted. The lug nuts are a two-piece assembly . When the tires ar e being rotated or r eplaced, clean these lug nuts and add two drops of oil at the[...]

Dual wheel models requir e 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 r ear wheels, use a proper vehicle lifting device. NOTE: When installing a spare tir e as part of a dual rear wheel end combination, the tire diameter of th[...]

second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles (160 km) and after 500 miles (800 km). It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept tor qued to specifications at all times. T orque wheel stud nuts to specifications at each lubrication interval. T o Stow The Flat Or Spare NOTE: V ehicles equip[...]

HOISTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- tions. However , a floor jack or frame hoist must never be used on any other parts or the underbody . CAUTION! Never use a floor jack directly under the differential housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle may result. J[...]

NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the positive battery post. W ARNING! • T ake care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. Y ou can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as wat[...]

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

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

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow , sand or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE while ap- plying slight pressur e to the accelerator . In general, the least amount of accelerator pedal pressur e to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the whee[...]

W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping when you are stuck and do not[...]

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is r equired to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instr uctions. Use of safety chains is mandatory . Attach a tow bar or other towing device to the main structural members of the vehicle, [...]

CAUTION! T owing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km) can cause severe damage to the transmission. Such damage is not covered by the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . If the vehicle will be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km) the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels OFF the gr ound. It m[...]

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MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L ............. 5 0 4 䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.7L ............. 5 0 5 䡵 Engine Compartment — 5.7L ............. 5 0 6 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) ....... 5 0 7 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 5 0 7 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ....[...]

▫ Body Lubrication .................... 5 1 7 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ............... 5 1 8 ▫ Adding W asher Fluid ................. 5 1 8 ▫ Exhaust System ..................... 5 1 9 ▫ Cooling System ..................... 5 2 2 ▫ Brake System ....................... 5 2 7 ▫ Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level .......[...]

䡵 Fluid Capacities ...................... 5 5 5 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ....... 5 5 7 ▫ Engine ............................ 5 5 7 ▫ Chassis ........................... 5 5 8 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 503[...]

ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 5 — Battery 1 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Integrated Power M[...]

ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 4.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 5 — Battery 1 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Integrated Power Module 7 MAINT [...]

ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Integrated Power Module 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 1 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Battery 506 MAIN[...]

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBDII. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems ar e operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as well a[...]

the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requir ement to pass [...]

4. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL will not flash at all and [...]

your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedur e yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you. W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the k[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • Y our vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air condi- tioning. Such damage is not covered [...]

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that ar e API Certified and meet the requir ements of Chrysler Material [...]

Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. NOTE: For 2500/3500 trucks with a 5.7L engine oper- ating under a gross combined weight rating of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) or greater , SAE 5W -30 engine oil is recom- mended for all operating temperatures. Synthetic E[...]

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. W ARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner , hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner , hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make [...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery . Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 V olts. Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other . • Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. W ash ha[...]

Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in yo[...]

Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluor o- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and is an ozone-saving product. However , the manufacturer recommends that air condi- tioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and [...]

Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner . This will remove accumula- tions of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using t[...]

W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. W indshield [...]

W ARNING! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing CO, refer to “Safety T ips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things T o Know Before Starting Y our V ehicle” for further information. • A hot exhaust sy[...]

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance. However , it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assur e proper catalyst operation and pr event possible catalyst damage. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. In [...]

Cooling System W ARNING! Y ou or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator . If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. Engine Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant (antifree[...]

Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturer’s r ecommended engine cool- ant (antifreeze). Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu- ine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified HOA T [...]

replacement. T o prevent reducing this extended mainte- nance period, it is important that you use the same engine coolant (antifreeze) thr oughout the life of your vehicle. Please review these r ecommendations for using Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology (HOA T) engine coolant (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifr eeze): • The manufa[...]

W ARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. T o prevent scalding or injury , do not remove [...]

of this. As long as the engine operating temperatur e is satisfactory , the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kil[...]

• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or W inter operation. If replacement is ever necessary , install ONL Y the corr ect type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifr e[...]

W ith disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear . However , an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted. Use only the manufacturer’s r ecommended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • T o avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container . Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil un[...]

axles. The fluid level should be 5/8 in (16 mm) below the fill hole on 9 1/4 in manufacturer’s r ear axles. For all 2500/3500 Model axles, the fluid level should be 1/4” ± 1/4 in (6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm) below the fill hole on the 9.25 in front and 3/4 in ± 1/4 in (19 mm ± 6.4 mm) on 10.5 in rear axles. The 1 1.5 in rear axle level should be 1/4 i[...]

Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug. The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the filler plug hole with the vehicle in a level position. Automatic T ransmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor - mance. [...]

should not be tampered with. Y our authorized dealer has the proper tools to ensur e that the fluid level is set properly . The fluid level should be checked when the engine is fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmis- sion is at normal operating temperature. Operation of the transmission with an improper fluid level will gr eatly reduce the l[...]

NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should be between the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick with the fluid at approximately 70°F (21°C) (r oom tem- perature). If the fluid level is corr ectly established at room temperatur e, it should be between the “HOT” (upper) refe[...]

Special Additives Automatic T ransmission Fluid (A TF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impair ed by supple- mental additives. Therefor e, do not add any fluid addi- tives to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealer[...]

W ashing • W ash your vehicle regularly . Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using MOP AR 威 Car W ash or equiva- lent, or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water . • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use MOP AR 威 Super Kleen Bug and T ar Remover or equivalent to [...]

• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately . The cost of such repairs is considered the r esponsibility of the owner . • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and pr otective coating, have your vehicle repair ed as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such re[...]

• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. • For tough stains, apply MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fr esh, damp towel to remove soap r esidue. • For grease stains, apply MOP AR 威 Multi-Purpose Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and remove sta[...]

Cleaning Headlights Y our vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and ther efore differ ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and [...]

Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water . Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J01 30 Amp Pink Bat – Presafe #1/ CM2200 J02 30 Amp Pink Bat – T railer T ow Main J03 25 Amp Natural Bat – Passenger Door Node J04 40 Amp Green Bat – ABS Pump J05 30 Amp Pink Bat – ABS V alve J06 30 Amp Pink Bat – H/Lamp W ash/ MTV/CM2200/Elec V ac Pump J07 25 Amp Natural Bat – Driver Door N[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M17 25 Amp Natural Bat – Sunroof/ Skylight M18 25 Amp Natural TCM/T rans Range M19 5 Amp Ta n Ign R/ACC – Sunroof/W indow Sw Illum M20 25 Amp Natural Frt W iper M21 25 Amp Natural Door Locks M22 20 Amp Y ellow Fuel Pump M23 20 Amp Y ellow Bat – T rlr Light/Pre- Safe #2 M24 20 Amp Y ellow Bat – T r[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M33 15 Amp Blue Bat – NGC/EA TX/ PCM M34 15 Amp Blue Bat – CCN/Interior Light/SCM/Sw Bank M35 20 Amp Y ellow Htd Seat/Htd Str Wheel/Rear Htd Seat M36 20 Amp Y ellow Ign R-Rear Seat/Steer Wheel M37 10 Amp Red Horn #1 M38 20 Amp Y ellow IOD-CCN/Interior Mods M39 30 Amp Green IOD-Amp/Radio M40 25 Amp Nat[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M48 20 Amp Y ellow IGN R/ACC-Pwr Outlet #2 M49 20 Amp Y ellow IGN R/ACC/Bat-Pwr Outlet #3 M50 25 Amp Natural ASD #1, #2 M51 20 Amp Y ellow ASD #3 M52 10 Amp Red IGN R/S-SW A Y/ TCASE/DTCM/ F AD/TRLR BRAKE MOD. M53 15 Amp Blue IGN R/S-MFSW/ CNN/SCM/TPM/RR V iew M54 20 Amp Y ellow IOD – Spare CAUTION! •[...]

VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for mor e than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse located in the Integrated Power Module, located in the engine compartment. The IOD cavity includes a snap-in re- tainer that allow[...]

REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb No. Overhead Console Lamps ............... T S 212-2 Dome Lamp ........................... 7679 NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instr uctions. All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base. Aluminum base bulbs are not appr oved. LIGHT BULBS – Exterior B[...]

4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure the upper radiator seal to the radiator . 5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle. 6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws. 7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the fr ont wheel, remove the fastener , and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the whe[...]

9. Remove the headlamp assembly . Grasp the outboard edge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to disen- gage the ball stud from the plastic gr ommet. 10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket. 1 1. Replace bulb(s) as necessary . CAUTION! • Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowi[...]

Fog Lamps 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing. 2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb. 3. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise 1 ⁄ 4 turn to unlock the bulb from the housing. 4. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing. CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb [...]

2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp r earward far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboar d side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post retainers in the outer box side panel. 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors fr om the bulb socket. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn to unlock it from the housing.[...]

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body . 3. T urn the desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing. 4. Pull the desired bulb straight fr om the socket. 5[...]

CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 5. Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing. Cab T op Clearance Lamps — If Equipped 1. Remov[...]

2. Rotate the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and pull it from the lamp assembly . 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and r eplace. 552 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets. 2. T urn the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise to access the bulb. 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 4. Reverse the procedur e for installation of the bulbs and housing. 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE [...]

Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 1. Push rearwar d on the side marker lamp assembly . 2. Pull the entire assembly fr om the fender . 3. T urn the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise and r emove from assembly to access the bulb. 4. Pull the bulb straight out from socket. 5. Reverse the procedur e for installation of the bulbs an[...]

FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1500 Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 26 Gallons 98 Liters 1500 Regular Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab Models (Optional) 32 Gallons 121 Liters 2500/3500 Shortbed Models 34 Gallons 129 Liters 2500/3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons 132 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certifi[...]

U.S. Metric Cooling System 3.7L Engine (MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 14 Quarts 13 Liters 4.7L Engine (MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 14 Quarts 13 Liters 5.7L Engine — 1500 Models (MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 16 Qu[...]

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the requir ements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to yo[...]

Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission MOP AR 威 A TF+4 威 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent licensed A TF+4 威 product. T ransfer Case MOP AR 威 A TF+4 威 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent licensed A TF+4 威 product. T ransfer Case – NVG 246 Only MOP AR 威 NVG 246 Automatic T ransmi[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 5 6 0 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 5 6 0 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 5 6 2 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions contr ol system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabilit[...]

NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil if it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Un[...]

Once a Month • Check tire pr essure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as requir ed. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Chan[...]

6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect exhaust system (including isolators). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 12,000 [...]

18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road, snow plowing or frequent trailer t[...]

30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid. ❏ Adj[...]

42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect exhaust system (including isolators). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 48,00[...]

54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road, snow plowing or frequent trailer t[...]

60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models onl[...]

66,000 Miles (1 10,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect exhaust system (including isolators). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 72,[...]

78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect exhaust system (including isolators). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 84,0[...]

90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary . † ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) mode[...]

96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). ** ❏ Repla[...]

108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models o[...]

120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models o[...]

126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road, snow plowing or frequent traile[...]

138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect exhaust system (including isolators). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 14[...]

† This maintenance is recommended by the manufactur er to the owner , but is not required to maintain emissions warranty . W ARNING! • Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, t[...]

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 5 8 1 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 5 8 1 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 5 8 1 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 5 8 1 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................. 5 8 1 ▫ Chrysl[...]

䡵 Publication Order Forms ................ 5 8 5 䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 5 8 6 ▫ T readwear ......................... 5 8 7 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 5 8 7 ▫ T emperature Grades .................. 5 8 8 580 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE[...]

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty . Discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s[...]

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

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center . Any hearing or speech impair ed customer , who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in th[...]

W e appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you ar e absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. Y ou’ll be pleased with their sincere ef forts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.[...]

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may or der a recall and remedy campaign. However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer , and the manufacturer . T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto[...]

vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedur e Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer -co[...]

in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requir ements in addition to these grades. T readwear The T readwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contr olled conditions on a specified government test course. For exam[...]

T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (the highest), B, and C, repr esenting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and r educe tir[...]

INDEX 10[...]

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 5 2 3 Adding Fuel ........................... 4 3 7 Adjustable Pedals ....................... 1 2 4 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 514 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 5 1 6 Air Conditioning ........................ 2 7 8 Air Conditioning Controls ................. 2 7[...]

Fluid Level Check ................... 531,532 Fluid T ype ........................ 531,558 Gear Ranges ......................... 3 0 3 Shifting ............................. 3 0 8 Special Additives ...................... 5 3 4 T orque Converter ...................... 3 0 8 Axle Fluid .......................... 529,558 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) [...]

Power Steering ........................ 3 7 9 Radiator (Coolant Pressur e) ............... 5 2 4 Car W ashes ............................ 5 3 5 Carbon Monoxide W arning ............... 81,432 Cargo Light ............................ 1 1 7 Cellular Phone .......................... 9 8 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 5 5 0 Center Lap Belt[...]

Coolant Level ...................... 522,525 Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 5 2 5 Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 5 2 2 Inspection ........................... 5 2 5 Points to Remember .................... 5 2 6 Pressur e Cap ......................... 5 2 4 Radiator Cap ......................... 5 2 4 Selection of Coolant (Ant[...]

Electronic Brake Contr ol System ............. 3 8 4 Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 3 8 4 Brake Assist System .................... 3 8 6 Electronic Stability Pr ogram ............... 3 9 0 T raction Control System ................. 3 8 5 Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 3 0 9 Electronic Speed Contr ol (Cruise Control) ...... [...]

Exterior Lighting ........................ 1 1 3 Exterior Lights .......................... 8 4 Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 5 1 4 Engine Oil ........................ 513,557 Engine Oil Disposal .................... 5 1 3 Flashers T urn Signal ...................... 84,1 18,200 Flat T ire Stowage ........................ 4 9 1 Fle[...]

Octane Rating ...................... 428,557 Requirements ...................... 428,555 Saver Mode ....................... 226,227 T ank Capacity ........................ 5 5 5 Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel V ehicles Fuel Optimizer ......................... 2 2 6 Fuel Saver ............................. 2 2 6 Fuel System Caution .[...]

Automatic ........................... 1 1 3 Cleaning ............................ 5 3 8 High Beam ........................... 1 1 9 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 1 1 9 Lights On Reminder .................... 1 1 7 Passing ............................. 1 1 9 Switch .............................. 1 1 3 Heated Mirrors .....................[...]

Jack Location ........................... 4 7 2 Jump Starting .......................... 4 9 2 Key , Programming ........................ 1 7 Key , Replacement ........................ 1 7 Key , Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 1 5 Key-In Reminder ......................... 1 5 Keyless Entry System ...................... 2 0 Keys ...........[...]

Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 4 7 2 Headlights ........................... 1 1 3 High Beam ........................ 1 19,208 High Beam Indicator .................... 2 0 8 High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 1 1 9 Illuminated Entry ....................... 1 9 Instrument Cluster .................. 196,200 Interior ...................[...]

Manual, Service ......................... 5 8 5 Manual T ransmission Fluid Level Check ..................... 5 3 1 Lubricant Selection ..................... 5 5 8 Memory Seat ........................... 1 0 6 Mini-T rip Computer ...................... 2 2 7 Mirrors ................................ 9 1 Automatic Dimming ..................... 9 2 Ele[...]

Filter ............................ 513,557 Filter Disposal ........................ 5 1 3 Identification Logo ..................... 5 1 2 Materials Added to ..................... 5 1 3 Pressur e Gauge ....................... 2 0 4 Recommendation ................... 512,555 Synthetic ............................ 5 1 3 V iscosity ...................[...]

Sunroof ............................. 1 4 9 W indows ............................. 3 4 Power Steering Fluid ..................... 5 5 8 Pregnant W omen and Seat Belts .............. 5 1 Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 4 9 Programmable Electr onic Features ............ 2 3 3 Programming T ransmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ....[...]

Restraints, Occupant ...................... 3 7 Rotation, T ires .......................... 4 1 6 Safety Checks Inside V ehicle ................. 8 2 Safety Checks Outside V ehicle ............... 8 4 Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 5 8 4 Safety , Exhaust Gas ....................... 8 1 Safety Information, T ire ................... 3 9[...]

Service Manuals ........................ 5 8 5 Setting the Clock ................ 239,241,244,253 Settings, Personal ........................ 2 3 3 Shifting ............................... 3 0 0 Automatic T ransmission .............. 303,308 T ransfer Case ......................... 3 1 9 T ransfer Case, Shifting into T ransfer Case Neutral (N) ....[...]

Sway Control, T railer ..................... 3 9 5 Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 5 1 3 System, Remote Starting .................... 2 5 T achometer ............................ 2 0 0 T ailgate ............................... 1 8 6 T emperature Contr ol, Automatic (A TC) ........ 2 8 3 T emperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 2 0 [...]

T ow Hooks, Emergency ................... 4 9 7 T owing ............................... 4 4 1 Disabled V ehicle ....................... 4 9 8 Guide .............................. 4 4 6 Recreational .......................... 4 6 2 W eight .............................. 4 4 6 T raction .............................. 3 5 4 T raction Control .........[...]

Uniform T ire Quality Grades ................ 5 8 6 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 265 Universal T ransmitter ..................... 1 4 2 Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ............... 1 8 4 V ariance, Compass ....................... 2 3 2 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7 V ehicle Loading .....................[...]

W indshield Defroster ...................... 8 2 W indshield W ashers ................ 120,121,518 Fluid ............................ 120,518 W indshield W iper Blades .................. 5 1 8 W indshield W ipers ....................... 1 2 0 W iper Blade Replacement .................. 5 1 8 W ipers, Intermittent ...................... 1 2 0 608 IN[...]

Chrysler Group LL C 10D241-126-AC 3rd Edition Printed in U.S.A.[...]