Dodge 2010 Ram Truck - Manuals

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident orbodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If youdo not read this entire manual, you may miss importantinforma...

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on theleft front corner of the instrument panel, visible throughthe windshield. This number also appears on the Auto-mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a windowon your vehicle, the vehicle registration and tit...

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Key FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ▫ Removing Key FOB Fr...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — IfEquipped Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This systemconsists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) withintegral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob intothe ign...

Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also containsthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and anemergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicleshould the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmittergo dead. You can keep ...

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latchat the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb andthen pull the key out with your other hand. NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up. Removing Key Fob From Ignition Place the shift leve...

(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-ProgrammableFeatures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”for further information. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could be seri-ously or fatally i...

Replacement Keys NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate thevehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, itcannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys 威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when l...

NOTE: If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu- ously during vehicle operation, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer. To Disarm the System Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door. If somethinghas triggered the system in your absence, the horn willsound three times when you unlock ...

NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-tesy lights do not turn off if the dimmer control is inthe interior lights ON position (extreme right posi-tion). • The illuminated entry system will not operate if thedimmer control is in the extreme left position. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)...

1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use aflat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitterapart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching thenew battery with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If you to...

How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start: • Shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • HAZARD switch off • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable char...

• Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low • Remote Start Aborted - System Fault The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turnedto the ON/RUN position. To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START buttonon the RKE transmitter twice, within five s...

Front doors may be opened with the inside door handlewithout lifting the lock plunger. Doors locked before closing will remain locked whenclosed. The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock onyour vehicle. WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicl...

If you press the power door LOCK switch while the KeyFob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, thepower locks will not operate. This prevents you fromaccidentally locking your Key Fob in the vehicle. Remov-ing the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks tooperate. A chime will sou...

8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode wascanceled before the feature could be changed. If neces-sary, repeat the above procedure. Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehiclehave the child protectio...

To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat bladescrewdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial toengage and disengage the child protection locks. Whenthe system on a door is engaged, that door can only beopened by using the outside door handle even if theinside door lock is in the unlock...

WINDOWS Power Windows – If Equipped The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWNswitches that give you fingertip control of all powerwindows. There is a single opening and closing switch onthe front passenger door for passenger window controland on the rear doors of Quad Cab 威 , Mega Cab 威 a...

rough road conditions may trigger the auto reversefunction unexpectedly during auto closure. If thishappens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent andhold to close the window manually. • If the Auto-Up function is lost, reset the Auto-Upfunction by running the window all the way up andthen hol...

Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down or in partially open positions. This is anormal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffetingoccurs with the...

NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differentrates of inflation based on the severity and type ofcollision. Please pay close attention to the information in thissection. It tells you how to use your restraint systemproperly, to keep you ...

collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of youstriking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriously injuredor killed. • Do not all...

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upon the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug beltreduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING...

Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may bedisconnected to open up utilization of the storage areasbehind the front seats. The black latch plate can bedetached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located onthe inboard side of the passenger seat...

WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop-erly connected when the seat belt is used by anoccupant, the seat belt will not be able to provideproper restraint and will increase the risk of injuryin a collision. • When reattaching the black latch and blackbuckle, ensure the seat belt ...

WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop-erly connected when the seat belt is used by anoccupant, the seat belt will not be able to provideproper restraint and will increase the risk of injuryin a collision. • When reattaching the black latch and blackbuckle, ensure the seat belt ...

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the beltaway from your neck. Squeeze the anchorage button lo-cated on the upper belt guide to release the anchorage, andthen move it up or down to the positi...

NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while the seat belt retracts and turn off while re-buckling the seat belt. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Asingle chime will sound to signify that you have success-fully completed the programming. BeltAlert 威 can be reactivat...

WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed canincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use theseat belt extender when the lap belt is not longenough when it is worn low and snug, and in therecommended seating positions. Remove and storethe extender when not needed. Driver and Right ...

The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflatordesign. This allows the airbag to have different rates ofinflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or frontpassenger seat track position sensors that may adjust theinflation rate of the Adv...

• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,and Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driverand front passenger airbags. This syste...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolstersuch as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,etc. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC airbags may offer side-impact protection to frontand rear seat outboard occupants in addition to thatp...

WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and rightSupplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo uphigh 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 sea...

WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The airbags workwith your seat belt to restrain you properly. Insome collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all.Always wear your seat belts even though you haveairbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel ...

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction isnoted that could affect the airbag system. The diagnosticsalso record the nature of the malfunction. WARNING! Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru-ment panel could mean you w...

A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the sidecurtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushesthe outside edge of the headliner out of the way andcovers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 ms(about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink youreyes) with enough for...

NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong withthe airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, anyor all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-sions and/or skin reddening...

Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You couldbe injured if the airbag system is not there toprotect you. Do not modify the components orwiring, including adding any kind of badges orstickers to the steering ...

Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready toinflate for your protection in a collision. Whilethe 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 Warning Light does not come on...

3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. 4. Otherwise required by law. Data parameters that are recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status forelectronically-controlled safety systems, including theairbag system • Vehicle speed • Engine RPM • Brake switch status • Pedal posi...

• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snugas possible. • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming orslouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move thechild closer to the cente...

around, and insert the latch plate into the buckleagain. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,try a different seating position. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the childrestraint manufacturer’s directions. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in thevehicle...

then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Foradditional information on ALR, refer to “AutomaticLocking Mode”. To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seatbelt webbing from the retractor to route it through thebelt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plateinto the...

Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and CenterFront Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust thetether strap so that it will reach over the seat back underthe head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind theseat. 2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), a...

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 andreaching between the rear glass and rear seat. The tetherstrap may be retained with an elastic band. Accessibilityto the tethe...

4. Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the centerseat, and attach the hooks to the metal ring. 5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat andadjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the headrestraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat andto the anchor directly ...

Crew Cab 1. The tether straps loops are located between the rearglass and the rear seat. There is a tether strap loop locatedbehind each seating position. You can gain access to thecenter seating position tether strap loop by raising thehead restraint and reaching between the rear glass andrear seat...

Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you unconscious and caneventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)follow these safety tips: Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confinedareas a...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 92 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92...

▫ Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 ▫ Eight-Way Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . 102 ▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ 40-20-40 Front Ben...

䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —(40–20–40 Seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — FloorMounted Shifter . . . . . . ....

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the smallcontrol lever under the mirror to the night position (leverflipped toward the rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in theday position (lever flipped toward the windshield). Themirror shoul...

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glarefrom vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on oroff by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A lightnext to the button will illuminate to indicate when thedimming feature is activated. CAUTIO...

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a passenger sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on yourpassenger side convex mirror could cause you tocollide with another vehicle or other object. Use yourinside mirror when judging the size or distan...

Power Mirrors — If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-tons and a four-way mirror control switch. Power Mirror Controls Power Mirror Controls 1 — Mirror Select Buttons2 — Mirror Control 94 UNDE...

To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for themirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror controlswitch, press on any of the four arrows for the directionthat you want the mirror to move. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. Thisfeature is acti...

Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor.To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swingthe mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto-matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light. “Slide-On-Rod” Features of Sun Visor —...

Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirrorhead to provide a greater vision range when towingextra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in orout). NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward p...

A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirrorand can be adjusted separately. Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a hands-free system that allows youto use voice commands to dial a phone number stored inyour cellular phone. Press the Uconnect™ Phone button on the radio or steer...

SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint Systemof the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safeoperation of the vehicle. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to b...

WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt might not beproperly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjustany seat only while the vehicle is parked. Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner ...

WARNING! • Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seat-back to swing (dump) forward on manual reclinerseats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seatwhile actuating the handle. The seatback mayswing forward and hit you causing injury. Thisdump feature allows access to the storage binbehind th...

To lower the head restraint, push in the button and thenpush down on the head restraint. Eight-Way Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. The power seat switch can be movedforward and backward as well as up and down to control the positi...

CAUTION! Do not put anything under a power seat. It may causedamage to the seat or the seat controls. Power Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar controls are located on the outboard side ofthe seat cushion. The lumbar support can be increased bypressing the front of the switch and decreased by press-ing ...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulatesagainst heat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the seat heater to overheat. Ventilated Seats — If Equipped Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fansthat draw the air from around the occupant and exhaustit...

40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped The seat is divided into three segments. The outboardseat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat.The back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down toprovide an armrest/center storage compartment (ifequipped). DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED...

performed within 10 seconds if you desire to also use aRKE transmitter to recall memory positions. 8. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key. 9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKEtransmitters. 10. Repeat the above steps to set the next memoryposition using the other numbered memor...

NOTE: A chime sound may be heard if setting memory was inhibited for any reason. To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position andremove the key. 2. Press and release the memory SET button located onthe driver’s seat. 3. Within 10 seconds, press and re...

1 or 2. Continued seat travel beyond the new storedposition will indicate the self-limiting control has beenreset. Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control This additional feature provides automatic driver’s seatpositioning which will enhance driver mobility into andout of the vehicle. The seat cushi...

2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hoodand push the safety latch lever from right to left to releaseit, before raising the hood. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Use a firm downward push at the front centerof the hood to ensure that both latches ...

WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving yourvehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could openwhen the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.Failure to follow this warning could result in seriousinjury or death. LIGHTS The headlight switch is located on the left side of ...

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andreducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. Toremove road 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 thelenses....

90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFFposition. To turn the automatic headlights off, turn theheadlight switch out of the AUTO position. NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will turn on in the Automatic Mode. Headlight Delay To aid in your exit, your vehicle is...

The fog lights will operate only when the parking lightsare on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam.An indicator light located in the instrument cluster willilluminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, whenthe headlight switch...

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

Cargo Light The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargobutton. The cargo lights will also turn on for approximately30 seconds when a RKE transmitter UNLOCK button ispressed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights ar...

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada Only andFleet Vehicles) The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when theengine is started and the transmission is in any gearexcept PARK. This provides a constant ⬙ Lights ON ⬙ condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lightsilluminate at less than 5...

NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outsidelight bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever ismoved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb isdefective. Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without mov...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in themultifunction lever. Turn the end of the handle to selectthe desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed foruse when weather conditions make a...

Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock thesteering column. With one hand firmly on the steeringwheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired.Release the lever to lock the steering column firmly inplace. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving.Adjusting the steer...

DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allowthe driver to establish a comfortable position relative tothe 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...

CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedalsor impede its ability to move as it may cause damageto the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim-ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in theadjustable pedal’s path. WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is movi...

To Accelerate for Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change onmoderate hills is normal. Your vehicle may experience a dow...

The ParkSense 威 Warning Display is located in the instru- ment cluster ’s EVIC display. It provides both visual andaudible warnings to indicate the distance between therear bumper and the detected obstacle. When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning displaywill turn ON indicating the system status....

ParkSense 威 will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a 1 ⁄ 2 second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display willshow fewer arcs and the sound tone will change fromslow, to fast, to continuous. Rear Park Assist Disabled Slow Tone 3 UNDERS...

Enable/Disable ParkSense 姞 ParkSense 威 can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel orthrough the Customer-Programmable Features section ofthe EVIC. The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, orSound and Display. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-t...

WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense 威 Rear Park Assist system, it is strongly recommended that the ballmount and hitch ball assembly is disconnectedfrom the vehicle when the vehicle is not used fortowing. Failure to do so can result in injury ordamage to vehicles or obstacles because t...

4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting“enable rear camera in reverse” soft key. 5. Press the “save” soft key. 6. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image ofthe rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to“check entire surroundings” displayed across the top ofth...

Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear passengercompartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when adoor is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to thecourtesy light position (full right position), or when theUNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (...

NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they havebeen turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interiorlights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, they willextinguish after 15 minutes. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeL...

NOTE: HomeLink 威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active. WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the Universal Transceiver.Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or otherobjects are in the path of the door or gate. Only usethis transcei...

6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAININGbutton. The name and color of the button may vary bymanufacturer. NOTE: You 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 programmedHomeLink 威 button twice (holding t...

Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble 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 tocomplete the training for rolling code. • Did you unplug the device for training...

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located on the overheadconsole between the courtesy/reading lights. NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow the power sunroof to operate for approximately tenminutes after the ignition is turned OFF or until a frontdoor is opened. WA...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sun-roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, orany object to project through the sunroof opening.Injury may result. Open Sunroof — Express Mode Momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activatethe Express Open Feature, c...

A key symbol indicates that the key must be in theON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to providepower. The battery symbol indicates that the outlet isconnected to the battery, and can provide power at alltimes. NOTE: • To ensure proper operation a MOPAR 威 knob and element must be used. • Do not e...

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IFEQUIPPED A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available.For vehicles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can beused to hold the ash receiver. For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter. Ash Receiver and Cigar Lighter (Bench Seat) 1 — Cigar Ligh...

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt (150 Watts Maximum) outlet is located on thecenter stack of the instrument panel, to the right of theradio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronicsand other low power devices requiring power up to 150Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play...

CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40Seats) The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray at thebottom of the center stack. The pull-out tray must besecured when opened. To secure the tray push downuntil it “clicks”. Front Cupholders 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — FloorMounted Shifter For vehicles equipped with bucket seats and a floormounted shifter there are two cupholders located in thefloor 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 Cupholder — Crew Cab Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholderslocated in the center armrest. STORAGE Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of theinstrument panel and features both an upper and lowerstorage area. Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder Glove Box 1 — ...

Door Storage Front Door Storage — If Equipped Storage areas and bottle holders (drivers side only) arelocated in the door trim panels. Rear Door Storage — Crew Cab Storage compartments are located in both the driver andpassenger door trim panels. Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 162 UNDERSTANDIN...

Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped The center storage compartment is located between thedriver and passenger seats. The storage compartmentprovides an armrest and contains both and upper andlower storage area. WARNING! • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on thearmrest could be seriousl...

Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped In-floor storage bins are located in front of the secondrow seats and can be used for extra storage. The storagebins have removable liners that can be easily removed forcleaning. To open in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle ofthe latch and ope...

Seatback Storage Located in the back of both the driver and passengerfront seats are pockets that can be used for storage. Storage (Regular Cab) The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runsthe length of the cab. Drivers Side Seatback Storage Storage Bin 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O...

Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) The Crew Cab models provide additional storage underthe rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com-partment. To open the storage compartments, lift upward on thehandle of the latch and open the lid. CAUTION! Always lift the storage compartment lids by usingthe ...

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular CabModels) Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery baghandles are built into the back panel of the cab, behindthe rear seat. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on theclimate control panel. Press this bu...

CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage tothe heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rearwindow. Do not use abrasive window cleaners onthe interior surface of the window. Use a soft clothand a mild washing solution, wiping parallel tothe heating elements. Labe...

Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps toprevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze thelock to release the window. FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Quad Cab 威 models with a 60/40 rear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor. WARN...

2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob untilthe load floor unfolds into position. 3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor. Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Underthe Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located...

WARNING! Do not drive with the load floor in the up position.When stopping fast or in an accident, the load floorcould move to the down position causing seriousinjury. 4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in thesecured down position before you operate the vehicle. RAMBOX 姞 — IF EQUIPP...

CAUTION! Leaving the lid open for extended periods of timecould cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lidis required to stay open for extended periods of time,it is recommended that the bin lights be turned offmanually using the on/off switch. The RamBox 威 storage bins can be locked using t...

RamBox 姞 Safety Warning Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personalinjury or damage to your vehicle: WARNING! • Always close the storage bin covers when yourvehicle is unattended. • Do not allow children to have access to the storagebins. Once in the storage bin, young children maynot b...

NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened frominside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark leverattached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism. Bed Extender — If Equipped The bed extender has three functional positions:...

4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the sidegates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to securethe panel into place and assist against theft. Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargoand assisting in keeping cargo fro...

Extender Position The extender position allows you to load the bed of thetruck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add anadditional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck whenadditional cargo room is needed. The extender positionutilizes a locating pin and rotating handle located on bothside...

Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one ofthe detents, along either rail, in order to keep cargoproperly secure. To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nutcounterclockwise, approximately three turns. Then pull out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest thedesir...

To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the endcap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on thebottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of therail. SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-incampers. To determine if your vehicle...

Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped 1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connectorbracket located on the rear sill. 2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by press-ing inward in the locking tab. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring theconnector bracket does not...

5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box)to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminalsdo not corrode. 6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against theforward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will preventdamaging the connector and bracket when storing orreinstalli...

NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box. WARNING! To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Capor Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond theoverhanging camper compartment and be free ofleaks. Locking Tailgate — If Equipped ...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 䡵 Switch Bank Button Description . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Upper Switch Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 ▫ Lower Switch Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 䡵 Instrume...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Transfer Case Position Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Hood Release 4 — Upper Switch Bank 10 — Cup Holders 16 — Parking Brake Release 5 — Upper ...

SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION Upper Switch Bank The upper switch bank is located on the center of theinstrument 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 WARNING FLASHER Refer to “What To D...

1. HEATED SEATS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”for more information. 2. VENTILATED SEATS Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”for more information. 3. HEATED STEERING WHEEL Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”for more information. 4 UNDERSTANDIN...

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in RevolutionsPer Minute (RPM). CAUTION! Do not operate the engine with the tachometerpointer at high RPM for extended periods. Enginedamage may occur. 2. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior...

The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. Toswitch from odometer to trip odometers, press andrelease the TRIP ODOMETER button. To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom-eter to be reset then push and hold the button forapproximately two seconds until the display resets. Vehi...

depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. Press theOdometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator)button to change the display from odometer to either ofthe two trip odometer settings or the “ECO” display. If the vehicle diagnostic system determinesthat the fuel filler cap is loose, impro...

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 Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). Refer ...

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMSmalfunction indicator to indicate when the system is notoperating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator iscombined with the low tire pressure telltale. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash forapproximately one minute and then...

unbuckled, the seat belt reminder light will flash orremain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” forfurther information. 32. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg-ing system. The light should come on when ...

For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi-cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information. WARNING! If a warning light remains on the system may not beworking and you will...

Steering wheel EVIC control button, asit appears on the right side of thesteering wheel. Press and release the SELECT button for accessto main menus, sub menus or to select apersonal setting in the system setup menu. Press the BACK button to scroll back to aprevious menu or sub menu. EVIC Displays W...

• Remote start aborted — Fuel low • Remote start disabled — System fault • Remote start disabled — Turn key • Remote start active — Key to Run • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset • Remote Start Active — Insert Key and Turn to RUN • Memory 1 Profile Set • Memory 2 Profile Set • Memory Sy...

to turn off the message. If the problem continues, themessage will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler capmay also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Oil Change Due Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil changeindicator ...

Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance ToEmpty (DTE) — If Equipped Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “0”or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the historyinformation will be erased, and the averaging will ...

Distance To Empty (DTE) Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distancethat can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank.This estimated distance is determined by a weightedaverage of the instantaneous and average fuel economy,according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot bereset t...

• Trailer Brake — If Equipped Displays trailer brake output power and trailer brakestatus indicator. Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “TirePSI” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button.This will display the Tire Pressure Monitor System(shows the current pressure of all ...

temperature sensor caused by the snowplow. In addi-tion, on vehicles equipped with Automatic Tempera-ture Control (ATC), it is suggested that the interiorcabin temperature be manually controlled should thesystem not perform as desired while in automaticmode. Both the outside temperature display and ...

5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an areafree from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL”indicator turns off. The compass will now functionnormally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between MagneticNorth and Geographic North. To compensate for thedifferences t...

3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance”message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECTbutton. The last variance zone number displays in theEVIC. 4. Press and release the SELECT button until the propervariance zone is selected, according to the map. 5. Press and release the BACK...

the feature showing the system has been activated or thecheck-mark is removed, showing the system has beendeactivated. Park Assist System The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behindthe vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE andthe vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). Th...

your selection, press and release the SELECT button untila check-mark appears next to the feature showing thesystem has been activated or the check-mark is removed,showing the system has been deactivated. Wiper Mode — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the system will automati-cally activate...

Compass Variance 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/NAV —IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate...

Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” aredisplayed. The time zone selection menu will appear onthe screen. 4. Select a time zone by touching th...

3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” aredisplayed. The time zone selection menu will appear onthe screen. 5. Select a time zone by touching the screen where yourselection appears. If ...

Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on theradio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a secondtime to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turningthe ON/V...

RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttonscauses the tuner to search for the next frequency in thedirection of the arrows. This feature operates in eitherAM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwiseto increase or counterclockwise to decrease ...

SET/RND Button — To Set the PushbuttonMemory When you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RNDbutton. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the displaywindow. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock ontothis station and press and release that button. If ...

• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compactdiscs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks andmultisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CDlabel facing up. Th...

If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-to...

Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3file recording media and formats are limited. Whenwriting MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-tions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio areCDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP...

Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio checks all files on the medium. If the mediumcontains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take moretime to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affectedby the following: • Media -...

MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FMSTEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUXJACK) 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....

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a secondtime and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or left to increase or decrease themid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a thirdtime and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol knob to the right or...

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type iconis displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequencystation with the same selected Music Type name. TheMusic Type function only operates when in the FMmode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type(Program Type) mode, the Musi...

the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEKbutton will allow faster scrolling through the tracks inCD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD ...

Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack whichallows the user to plug in a portable device such as anMP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’saudio system to amplify the source and play through thevehicle speakers. Pressing the AUX button ...

UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) 0.5 —IF EQUIPPED NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ REL/RET radios only with uconnect™. For sales codeRER, RBZ, REN, REP, REW, RB2 or REZ touch-screenradio UCI feature, refer to the separate RER, REN, RBZ,RB2 or REZ User’s Manual. UCI is available on...

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 Shuffle ON andShuffle OFF modes for the iPod 威 . If the RND icon is showing on the radio displa...

Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IFEQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast tocoast. The subscription service provider is Sirius SatelliteRadio. This service offers over 130 channel...

Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID numberdisplay will time out in two minutes. Press any button onthe radio to exit this screen. ESN/SID Access With REN/RER/RBZ Radios While in SAT mode, press the MENU button on the radiofaceplate. Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen.All t...

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 release the SEEK buttons to search for the nextchannel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seekup and the left switch to see...

• Nine different 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 overhead compartmentconsole. NOTE: Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for furt...

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IFEQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel toaccess the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with apushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switchwill increase th...

The button located in the center of the left hand controlwill tune to the next pre-set station that you haveprogrammed in the radio pre-set pushbuttons. CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the nexttrack on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch oncewill go to the beginning of...

oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a knowngood disc before considering disc player service. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellularphone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-mance from your radio. This condition may be lessenedo...

Front Blower Control There are four blower speeds. Use thiscontrol to regulate the amount of airforced through the system in anymode you select. The blower speedincreases as you move the controlclockwise from the OFF position. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will ...

Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the tem-perature of the air inside the passengercompartment. Rotating the knob coun-terclockwise, from top center into theblue area of the scale, indicates coolertemperatures. Rotating the knob clock-wise, into the red area, indicates warmer temperatu...

NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between theupper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmerair goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improvedcomfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Mode Air is directed through the ...

NOTE: • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when thesystem is in Mix or Defrost mode the RecirculationLED indicator will flash three times and then turn offto indicate Recirculation mode is not allowed. • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may makethe inside air stuffy and window fogging ma...

Air Conditioning Operation Push this button to engage the AirConditioning (A/C). A LED will illu-minate when the A/C system isengaged. MAX A/C For maximum cooling, when MAXA/C is selected the A/C is turned onautomatically and the air is recircu-lated. NOTE: A/C cannot be deselected when in MAX A/C p...

• When occupants in the vehicle select an Auto modeoperation, Auto blower operation is set by using rotaryknobs on the control unit and a comfort temperaturesetting by using the temperature up and down but-tons. • The system provides set-and-forget operation for op-timum comfort and convenience. • T...

Automatic Operation 1. Position the MODE control knob to the Auto positionon the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel. 2. Position the BLOWER control knob in the Auto posi-tion on the ATC Panel. 3. Next, adjust the temperature you would like thesystem to maintain by adjusting the driver and fro...

Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual overridefeatures. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently from each other. If any one feature is controlled manually,the temperature doors will continue to operate automati-cally. There are six fixed blower speeds. Usethis co...

Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount ofair is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Air comes from the floor, defrost and side windowdemist outlets. This mode works best in cold orsnowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keep...

Recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. Therecirculation LED will illuminate on the blower controlknob when this button is selected. Push the button asecond time to turn off the Recirculation mode LED andallow outside air into the vehicle. NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode...

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STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 ▫ After Starting...

䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 ▫ 3.7L And 4.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 ▫ 5.7L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . ....

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. The starter should not be operated for more than 15-second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between suchintervals will protect the starter from overheating. WARNING! ...

If Engine Fails To Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the“Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Pushthe accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold itthere while cranking the engine. This should clear anyexcess fuel in case the engine is flooded. CAUTION! To ...

WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could causeelectrocution. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come toa comp...

Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARKprior to turning the key fob to the LOCK position. Thekey fob can only be removed from the ignition switchwhen the ignition is in the LOCK position and onceremo...

5. Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool, press andhold the override tab through the access port (ringedcircle) 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 a...

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 Transmission – IfEquipped NOTE: Under extremely cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may bebriefly limited to o...

PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking thetransmission. The engine can be started in this range.Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Applythe parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shiftlever in the PARK p...

1 (First) This range is for hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand,snow, or on steep grades. Begins and stays in low gearwith no upshift. Provides engine compression braking atlow speeds. Overdrive Operation The Overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec-tronically controlled fourth gear (OV...

The transmission will downshift from OVERDRIVE toDRIVE if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehiclespeeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying aheavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-curs, pre...

Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored for abnormal condi-tions. If a condition is detected that could result intransmission damage, the Transmission Limp HomeMode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmissionwill operate (when in DRIVE) in second gear only. To reset the tr...

equipped). You must press the brake pedal to move theshift lever out of the PARK position. To drive, move theshift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVEposition. Pull the shift lever toward you when shiftinginto REVERSE or PARK, or when shifting out of PARK. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation...

On vehicles equipped with 4.7L or 5.7L engines, use ofERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an additionalunderdrive gear which is not normally used duringthrough-gear accelerations. This additional gear im-proves vehicle performance and cooling capability whentowing a trailer on certain grades. In ERS...

WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injurethose in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,you should never exit a vehicle while the engine isrunning. Before exiting a vehicle, you shouldalways shift the transmission into PARK, removethe key fob from the ignition, and ap...

torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem asif the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive whencold. This is normal. Pressing the TOW/HAUL switchwhen the transmission is sufficiently warm will dem-onstrate that the transmission is able to shift into andout of Overdrive. • If the vehicl...

Transfer Case Position Indicator Light The “Transfer Case Position Indicator Light” in theinstrument cluster is used to alert the driver that the frontaxle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving. Electronically Shifted Transfer Case(Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped This is an electronic...

• Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to bedriven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normalstreet and highway conditions on dry, hard surfacedroads. When additional traction is required, the transfer case4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lockthe...

3. When the shift is complete, the indicator light for theselected 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 remainON. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con-tinue to flash. 3. The tra...

4WD LOCK Four-Wheel Drive Lock Range - This range locks the frontand rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rearwheels to rotate at the same speed. This range providesadditional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. 4WD LOW Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides lowspee...

When the shift is complete, the position indicator lightfor the selected position will stop flashing and remainON. 2WD ⇔ 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired position.Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done withthe vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle inmotion, the tra...

3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (notflashing), shift the transmission back into gear. Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the ignition switch in the ON positio...

the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the frontand rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This isaccomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to thedesired position. Refer to “Shifting Procedure” for spe-cific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK and 4WDLOW positions are designed for l...

2. The newly selected position indicator light will con-tinue to flash. 3. The transfer case will not shift. NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfercase position have been met. To retry the selection, turnthe control knob back ...

4WD LOW Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides lowspeed four-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear drive-shafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotateat the same speed. Additional traction and maximumpulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Donot exceed 25 mph (4...

WARNING! Do not use the locked axle position for normaldriving. A locked front axle is intended for off-roaddriving only. Locking the front axle during on-roaddriving will reduce the steering ability. This couldcause an accident and you may be seriously injured. To lock the front axle; move the axle...

WARNING! Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie downcargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in anoff-road situation. When To Use Low Range When driving off-road, shift into 4L (Low Range) foradditional traction or to improve handling and control onslippery or difficult terrain. Due to the l...

CAUTION! On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at highengine RPMs or vehicle speeds because engine brak-ing may cause skidding and loss of control. • Mud – Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and is very difficult to get through.You should use 4L (Low Range) with a gear lo...

CAUTION! Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating andtotal loss of air pressure. To reduce the risk of tireunseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, reduceyour speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-vers. Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other HighPoints) While driving off road, you will...

accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under yourtires. Then ease the vehicle off the log using your brakes. CAUTION! Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameterthan the running ground clearance or the vehicle willbecome high centered. Getting High Centered If you get hung up or hi...

ability to proceed then make sure you are in 4L (LowRange) with the transmission in first gear (manuallyselect first gear on automatic transmissions) and pro-ceed with caution. Allow engine braking to control thedescent and apply your brakes if necessary, but do notallow the tires to lock. WARNING! ...

WARNING! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannotmake it to the top of a steep hill or grade, neverattempt to turn around. To do so may result intipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result insevere injury. Always back carefully straight down ahill in REVERSE. Never back down a hill i...

CAUTION! Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, transfercase, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drivetoo fast or through too deep of water. Water can causepermanent damage to engine, driveline or othervehicle components and your brakes will be lesseffective once wet and/or muddy • B...

CAUTION! Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec-tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator. • Crossing Ditches, Streams, Shallow Rivers Or OtherFlowing Water – Flowing water can be extremely dangerous. Never attempt to cross a fast runningstream or river even in shallow water. Fast mo...

form to the ground contour. Different terrain, tires, andvehicles require different tire pressure. Hard surfaces likerock and heavier vehicles require higher pressures thansofter surfaces such as sand and lighter vehicles. You willneed to experiment to determine what is right for yoursituation. It i...

vehicle impingement on the surroundings, then using atow strap to the vehicle tow hooks would be fast andeasy. If the vehicle is severely hung up or in a situationwhere great care needs to be taken during the recovery,then nothing can do the job better than a winch. If you areseverely hung up on som...

CAUTION! Damage can occur when spinning your tires at anexcessive high speed. Do not spin your tires fasterthan an indicated 35 mph (56 km/h). • Using the Tow Hooks With a Tow Strap – Tow straps are a quick and easy way to recover your vehicle fromminor situations if you have a secondary vehiclewhic...

WARNING! Never use tow straps with end hooks or link twostraps with a clevis pin. These heavy metal objectscould become projectiles if a strap breaks, whichcould cause severe injury. Never leave more than twoor three feet of slack in the strap. More slack than thisgreatly increases the risk of injur...

as you power the winch in. Be careful not to allowslack in the cable as you recover the vehicle. Do not tryto guide the cable into the drum. If it starts to bunchup on one end, let it. You can re-spool the cableafterwards. Never use a winch cable as a tow strap andalways stand back while winching. W...

• After extended operation in mud, sand, water, orsimilar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brakerotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspectedand cleaned as soon as possible. WARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may causeexcessive wear or unpredictable braking. You ...

WARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differentialnever run the engine with one rear wheel off theground since the vehicle may drive through the rearwheel remaining on the ground. You could losecontrol of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations whenboth rear wheel...

Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where wateris flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-ing water can wear away the road or path’s surfaceand cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water.Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carryyour vehicle awa...

OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Care should be taken when attempting to climb steephills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If naturalobstacles 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...

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 ropewhile winding the rope. Always use care to ensure therope does not pile up on one side of the drum and is...

Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components 360 STARTING AND OPERATING

1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle charging system and features a thermal protection switchthat automatically stops motor function in the power-indirection if the motor gets too hot. 2. Remote Socket: The remote socket allows the remote control to be attached to the control pack to ...

Winch Accessories The following accessories are necessary to attach thewinch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safewinching. Gloves: Wire rope, through use, will develop ⬙ barbs ⬙ which can slice skin. It is ex-tremely important to wearprotective gloves while oper-ating the winch or hand...

Clevis/D-Shackles: The D-Shackle is a safe means ofconnecting the looped ends ofcables, straps and snatchblocks. The shackle’s pin isthreaded to allow easy re-moval. Tree Trunk Protector: Typi- cally made of tough, high-quality nylon, it provides theoperator an attachment pointfor the winch rope to ...

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 wirerope to slip through your hands when handling the rope. 5. Only the operator should handle the wire rope andremote control. 6. Think safety at all times. ...

5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out enough wirerope to reach your anchor point. Be sure to keep a certainamount of tension on the wire as it can become twistedand over-wrapped when slackened, leading to wire ropedamage. To prevent losing the end, hold the hook strapwhile you work. 6. Secu...

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 mustbe strong enough to hold while winching. Natural an-chors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the cable aslow as possibl...

NOTE: Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. 9. Connect the remote control to the winch control box,located behind the front bumper. Be careful not to let theremote control cord dangle in front of the winch. If youchoose to control the winch from inside your vehicle,always pass the...

13. In certain situations youmay decide to throw a heavyblanket or similar object overthe wire rope. A heavy blan-ket can absorb energy shouldthe wire rope break. Place iton the wire rope midway be-tween the winch and the an-chor point. Do this before thewire rope is put under ten- sion. Do not appr...

For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can beslowly driven while being pulled by the winch. Continuepulling until the vehicle is on stable ground. If you areable to drive the vehicle, the winching operation iscomplete. NOTE: • Avoid overheating the winch motor. For extendedwinching, stop at ...

NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange the remote control lead so it cannot be caught in the winch.Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle whenspooled. Be sure any wire rope already on the spoolingdrum is wound tightly and evenly layered. Tighten andstraighten the layer if necessary. ...

Rigging Techniques Various winching situations will require application ofother winching techniques. These could range from toolittle distance to achieve maximum pull using straightline rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or main-taining a straight-line pulling situation. You will have toasses...

vehicle’s frame/tow hook and run the wire rope througha snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using thesnatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchorpoint. Do not attach the hook to the mounting kit. Secureto the anchor point with a tree trunk protector or chokerchain. Attach the clevis/s...

CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the endof the steering wheel travel will increase the steeringfluid temperature and it should be avoided whenpossible. Damage to the power steering pump mayoccur. Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a definedser...

If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicatedlevel. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from allsurfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and GenuineParts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for furtherinformation. PARKING BRAKE The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below thelow...

WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage orinjury. Also be certain to leave the transmission inPARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle toroll and cause damage or injury. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattende...

3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only The brake system power assist is provided by a hydro-boost unit which shares fluid with the power steeringsystem. You may experience some clicking or hissingnoises from the hydro-boost system during hard brakingconditions. NOTE: Under cold temperatures, pedal effort ...

The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop toprovide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motormakes a low humming noise during operation. This isnormal. The ABS conducts a low-speed selftest at about 10 mph(16 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brakewhile this test is occurring, you...

WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, includingthose resulting from excessive speed in turns,following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful drivercan prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle mustnever be exploi...

WARNING! • ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physicsfrom acting on the vehicle, nor can it increasebraking or steering efficiency beyond that af-forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes andtires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, includingthose resulting from exc...

Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s brakingcapability during emergency braking maneuvers. TheBAS detects an emergency braking situation by sensingthe rate and amount of brake application and thenapplies optimum pressure to the brakes. The systemappli...

Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped The HSA system is designed to assist the driver inlaunching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain thelevel of brake pressure the driver inputs for a shortduration once the driver takes his foot off of the brakepedal. If the driver does not apply the throttl...

The system will only work if the intended direction of thevehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if theintended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle isin DRIVE and the activation criteria are met, HSA willactivate. The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears,and will not ac...

WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicleon a hill without putting the transmission inPARK or using the parking brake, it will roll downthe incline and could cause a collision with an-other vehicle or object. Always remember to usethe parking brake while parking on a...

EVIC Equipped Vehicles HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on a EVICequipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA feature,refer to “Customer Programmable Features/ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “UnderstandingYour Instrument Panel” for further information. Electronic Stability...

• Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more thanappropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less thanappropriate for the steering wheel position. ESP/TCS Indicator Light The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in theinstrument cluster, starts to flash as ...

NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard haveth...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = S...

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 correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions— The maximum speed correspo...

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. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including thedate code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of bl...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body locatedbetween the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) runningfrom the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after th...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) total weigh...

Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if youadhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tireinflation pressures specified on the Tire and LoadingInformation pl...

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will preventmoisture and dirt from entering the valve stem,which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always“cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflatio...

original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of yourvehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use sparetire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire,replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on thevehicle at the first opportunity. WARNING! The limited-use spar...

Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tiresto help you in determining when your tires should bereplaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depthbecomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn t...

WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.You could lose control and have an accident resultingin serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as ...

TIRE CHAINS Use “Class S” chains, or other traction aids that meet SAEType “S” specifications. Use “Class U” chains on 2500/3500 model trucks, orother traction aids that meet SAE Type “U” specifica-tions. NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle as recommended by the chain manufacturer. ...

tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintainmud, snow and wet traction levels and contribute to asmooth, quiet ride. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte-nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible ifdesired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wearshould b...

Dual Rear Wheels The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should bematched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set.To check if tires are even, lay a straight edge across allfour tires. The straight edge should touch all the tires. CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear Tires have only one approved direc-t...

NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tirefailure or condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gaugewhile adjusting your tire pressure. • Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes thetire to overheat and ...

Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Operation – IfEquipped • This vehicle may have different recommended tirepressure values between the front and rear tires asshown in both the Tire Loading Information Label andthe Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label. It isalso equipped to be driven with tire...

• The tire light load inflation switch will allow the driverto change between the max load inflation pressure(cold) low pressure warning threshold and the lightload inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warningthreshold depending on the vehicle’s load condition.Refer to the “Supplemental Tire Press...

the tire light load inflation switch, and tire pressures arebelow the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressurewarning thresholds, the TPMS low pressure warningtelltale light (located in the instrument cluster) will turnON and a chime will sound. The tire pressures are nowrequired to be inflat...

5.7L Engine The 5.7L engine is designed to meet allemissions regulations and provide satisfac-tory fuel economy and performance whenusing high quality unleaded gasoline hav-ing an octane range of 87 to 89. The manu-facturer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. The use of premium ...

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygen-ates are required in some areas of the country during thewinter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used inyour vehicle....

CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignitionmalfunctions can cause the catalytic converter tooverheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor orsome light smoke, your engine may be out of tuneor malfunctioning and may require immediateservice. Contact your authorized dealer...

WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with propermaintenance. Have the exhaust system inspectedevery 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 ONLY) — IFEQUIPPED E85 Ge...

CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label canoperate on E85. Ethanol Fuel (E85) E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and15% unleaded gasoline. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and couldcause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-ing materials lit ...

Starting The characteristics of E85 fuel make it unsuitable for usewhen ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In therange of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience anincrease in the time it takes for your engine to start, anda deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)unti...

ADDING FUEL The fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behind the fuelfiller door, on the left side of the vehicle. Open the fueldoor 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. CAUTI...

WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or thetank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine isrunning. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into aportable container that is inside of a vehicle. Youcould be burned. Always p...

CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWRor the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do,parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. This could cause you tolose control. Also overloading can shorten the life ofyour vehicle. TRAILER TOWING In this se...

Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicleand trailer when weighed in combination. NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of a driver. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the fro...

WARNING! (Continued) • Weight distributing systems may not be compat-ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with yourhitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Rec-reational Vehicle dealer for additional information. EXAMPLE — Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) EXAMPLE — With Weight-D...

Fifth-Wheel Hitch The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with acoupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehiclein the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheeltrailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling armwhich attaches...

Weight Ratings)” for the website address that containsthe necessary information for your specific drivetrain. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - MediumDuty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty ...

Consider the following items when computing theweight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the tra...

• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damagebefore towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – GeneralInformation” in “Starting and Operating” for theproper inspection procedure. • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tirereplacement p...

WARNING! • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’shydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brakesystem and cause it to fail. You might not havebrakes when you need them and could have anaccident. • Towing any trailer will increase your stoppingdistance. When towing you should allow for ad...

GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-) Pressing these buttons will adjust the brake controlpower output to the trailer brakes in 0.5 increments. TheGAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of 10 ordecreased to a minimum of 0 (no trailer braking). GAIN The GAIN setting is used to set the trailer brake contr...

Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the GAIN setting is at a pointjust below trailer wheel lockup. If towing a heaviertrailer, trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable evenwith the maximum GAIN setting of 10. EVIC Display Messages The trailer brake control interacts with the ElectronicVehicle Information C...

NOTE: • An aftermarket controller may be available for usewith trailers with air or electric-over-hydraulic trailerbrake systems. To determine the type of brakes onyour trailer and the availability of controllers, checkwith your trailer manufacturer or dealer. • Removal of the ITBM will cause errors...

WARNING! Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system orwiring should be performed by a qualified automo-tive technician. If done improperly it may causedamage to the electrical system wiring and couldresult in serious or fatal injury. Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, ...

Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage untilyou can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximi...

CAUTION! Using this vehicle for snowplow applications cancause damage to the vehicle. WARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adverselyaffect performance of the airbag system in an acci-dent. Do not expect that the airbag will perform asdescribed earlier in this manual 2500/3500 Models O...

Before Plowing • Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluidlevel. • 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 to1.2 cm) above ground in snow plowing position. • Check that...

General Maintenance Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with theplow manufacturer’s instructions. Keep all snowplow electrical connections and batteryterminals clean and free of corrosion. When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and drive-train damage, the following precautions should be o...

CAUTION! Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluidwill leak from the transmission and damage theinternal parts. Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Failure to follow these requirements can cause severedamage to the transmission and/or transfer case. NOTE: Both the manual...

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Turn OFF the engine. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do notstart the engine. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Press and hold the transfer case switch NEUTRALbutton for four seconds. 7. After ...

7. After the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off, releasethe NEUTRAL button. 8. After the NEUTRAL button has been released, thetransfer case will shift to the position identified by theselector switch. 9. Shift the transmission into PARK. 10. Release the brake pedal. 11. Disconnect vehicle from the to...

WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave thevehicle unattended with the transfer case in theNEUTRAL position without first fully engaging theparking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL positiondisengages both the front and rear driveshafts fromthe powertrain and will allow the vehicle to mo...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 ▫ Preparations ....

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on theupper switch bank just below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warningflasher. When the switch is activated, all directionalturn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press the...

Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stored under the frontpassenger seat. Removal To access the jack and jack tools you must remove theplastic access cover, located on the side of the seat. Toremove the cover, pull the front part of the cover (closestto the front of the seat) toward you to rel...

WARNING! After using the jack and tools, always reinstall themin the original carrier and location. While drivingyou may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera-tion or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket orother objects in the vehicle may move around withforce, resulting in serious injury....

4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holdingthe jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the jack and toolsunder the seat so that the bottom slot engages into thefastener on the floor, and then secure to the floor panusing the wing bolt. Reinstall the plastic cover. Jack and Tools Tied Jack ...

Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up thetruck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube.Insert the tube through the access hole between the lowertailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench handle coun-t...

It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare toavoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or otherpower tools is not recommended and can damage thewinch. Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level ...

4. Turn the ignition OFF. 5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 6. Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite the jackingposition. For example, if the right frontwheel is being changed, block the leftrear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle i...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on ajack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated andfor lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremelycareful of motor traff...

For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel,assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect thedrive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under theaxle between the wheel and the shock bracket with thedrive tubes extending to the rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrenc...

• 2500/3500 Series Trucks For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a frontwheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behindthe wheel. Locate the jack as far forward as possible onthe straight part of the frame. Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheelwrench. The tube ext...

For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel,assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect thedrive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under theaxle between the spring and the shock absorber with thedrive tubes extending to the rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wre...

CAUTION! Before raising the wheel off the ground, make surethat the jack will not damage surrounding truck partsand 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 usethe jack drive tube in order to lower ...

WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orhard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al-ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheelin the places provided. 7. Install the wheel center cap and remove the wheelblocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel centercaps ...

CAUTION! • Use a back-and-forth motion to remove the hubcap. Do not use a twisting motion when removingthe hub cap, damage to the hub cap finish mayoccur. • The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has twopry-off notches. Make sure that the hook of thejack handle driver is located squarely in the ca...

DiscWheels Type Nut Stud Size Torque Ft. Lbs. TorqueNewtonMeters 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 lugnuts are a two-piece assembly. When the tires are beingrotated or replaced, clean these lug ...

Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug nuttightening adapter (included with the vehicle) to cor-rectly tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is necessary toremove and install dual rear wheels, use a proper vehiclelifting device. NOTE: When installing a spare tire as part of a dual rear whe...

second time to verify that specific torque has beenachieved. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles(160 km) and after 500 miles (800 km). It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept torquedto specifications at all times. Torque wheel stud nuts tospecifications at each lubrication interval. To S...

HOISTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jackinglocations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca-tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never beused on any other parts or the underbody. CAUTION! Never use a floor jack directly under the differentialhousing of a loaded t...

NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to thepositive battery post. WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime theignition switch is on. You can be injured bymoving fan blades....

3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, parkthe vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set theparking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. WARNING! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as thiscould establish a ground connection and personalinjury could result. Jump-Starting ...

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand or mud, it canoften be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift leverrhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE while ap-plying slight pressure to the accelerator. In general, theleast amount of accelerator pedal pressure to maintainthe...

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

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to preventdamage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and otherequipment designed for the purpose, following equip-ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains ismandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device tothe ...

CAUTION! Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than15 miles (24 km) can cause severe damage to thetransmission. Such damage is not covered by theNew Vehicle Limited Warranty. If the vehicle will be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)or farther than 15 miles (24 km) the vehicle must betowed w...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 䡵 Engine Compartment — 5.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . 507 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . ....

䡵 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . 557 ▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557 ▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Battery 11 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Battery 11 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Integrated ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Integrated Power Module 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Engine Coolant Reservoir...

the SELECT button to turn off the message. If theproblem continues, the message will appear the next timethe vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler capmay also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some local...

your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attemptingany procedure yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civilpenalties being assessed against you. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do onl...

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 alltypes of operating conditions, the manufacturer onlyrecommends engine oils that are API Certified an...

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. WARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) canprovide a measure of protection in the case of enginebackfire. Do not remove the air induction system (aircleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is ne...

Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditionershould be checked and serviced by an authorized dealerat the start of each warm season. This service shouldinclude cleaning of the condenser fins and a performancetest. Drive belt tension should also be checked at thistim...

Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.However, the manufacturer recommends that air condi-tioning service be performed by authorized dealers orot...

Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and thewindshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and amild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-tions of salt or road film. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periodsmay cause deterioration of the wiper...

WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be exercised when filling or working aroundthe washer solution. After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster fora few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing orfreezing th...

Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturer’s recommended engine cool-ant (antifreeze). Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu-ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for furtherinformation. CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze)...

replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-nance period, it is important that you use the sameengine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of yourvehicle. Please review these recommendations for using HybridOrganic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant(antifreeze). When adding engi...

of this. As long as the engine operating temperature issatisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked oncea month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed tomaintain the proper level, it should be added to thecoolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to Remember NOTE: When the veh...

WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter ormoisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid thathas been in a tightly closed container. Keep themaster cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisturefrom the air resulting in a lower boi...

axles. The fluid level should be 5/8 in (16 mm) below thefill hole on 9 1/4 in manufacturer’s rear axles. For all 2500/3500 Model axles, the fluid level should be1/4” ± 1/4 in (6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm) below the fill hole onthe 9.25 in front and 3/4 in ± 1/4 in (19 mm ± 6.4 mm) on10.5 in rear axles. The 11....

should not be tampered with. Your authorized dealer hasthe proper tools to ensure that the fluid level is setproperly. The fluid level should be checked when theengine is fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmis-sion is at normal operating temperature. Operation of thetransmission with an impro...

NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should bebetween the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstickwith the fluid at approximately 70°F (21°C) (room tem-perature). If the fluid level is correctly established atroom temperature, it should ...

Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineeredproduct and its performance may be impaired by supple-mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-tives to the transmission. The only exception to thispolicy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluidleaks. In ...

Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using MOPAR 威 Car Wash or equiva- lent, or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panelscompletely with clear water. • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR 威 Super Kleen Bug an...

• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs isconsidered the responsibility of the owner. • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident orsimilar cause which destroys the paint and protectivecoating, have your vehicle repaired as so...

• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. • For tough stains, apply MOPAR 威 Total Clean or equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, dampcloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel toremove soap residue. • For grease stains, apply MOPAR 威 Multi-Purpose Cleaner or equivalent to a...

Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and foglights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible tostone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and thereforedifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize th...

Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemicalsolvents 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 orlukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car towash them. Replace ...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M33 15 AmpBlue Bat – NGC/EATX/PCM M34 15 AmpBlue Bat – CCN/InteriorLight/SCM/Sw Bank M35 20 AmpYellow Htd Seat/Htd StrWheel/Rear Htd Seat M36 20 AmpYellow Ign R-Rear Seat/SteerWheel M37 10 AmpRed Horn #1 M38 20 AmpYellow IOD-CCN/InteriorMods M39 30 AmpGree...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M48 20 AmpYellow IGN R/ACC-PwrOutlet #2 M49 20 AmpYellow IGN R/ACC/Bat-PwrOutlet #3 M50 25 AmpNatural ASD #1, #2 M51 20 AmpYellow ASD #3 M52 10 AmpRed IGN R/S-SWAY/TCASE/DTCM/FAD/TRLR BRAKEMOD. M53 15 AmpBlue IGN R/S-MFSW/CNN/SCM/TPM/RRView M54 20 AmpYello...

VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, werecommend that you take the following steps to mini-mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse located inthe Integrated Power Module, located in the enginecompartment. The IOD cavity...

4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure theupper radiator seal to the radiator. 5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle. 6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachmentscrews. 7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the frontwheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover ...

9. Remove the headlamp assembly. Grasp the outboardedge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to disen-gage the ball stud from the plastic grommet. 10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from thebulb socket. 11. Replace bulb(s) as necessary. CAUTION! • Do not contaminate the bulb glass by t...

Fog Lamps 1. Reach under and behind the front bumper to accessthe back of the front fog lamp housing. 2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connectorfrom 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 ...

CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching itwith your fingers or by allowing it to contact otheroily 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 andhousing. Cab To...

FLUID CAPACITIES 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 ...

U.S. Metric Cooling System 3.7L Engine (MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 14 Quarts 13 Liters 4.7L Engine (MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 14 Quarts 13 Liters 5.7L Engine — 1500 Models (MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/100,0...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 560 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 562 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU LE S

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensurethe continued proper functioning of the emissions controlsystem. These and all other maintenance services in-cluded in this manual, should be done to p...

NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor thetime since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’soil if it has been six months since your last oil changeeven if the oil change indicator message is NOTilluminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive yourvehicle off-road ...

Once a Month • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear ordamage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminalsas required. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brakemaster cylinder, and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 581 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 ▫ Be Reasonable With R...

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

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customercenter. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, whohas access to a TDD or a...

We appreciate that you have made a major investmentwhen you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealerhas also made a major investment in facilities, tools, andtraining to assure that you are absolutely delighted withthe ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with theirsincere efforts to resolve a...

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you, your authorizeddealer, and the manufacturer. To con...

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability to dissipate heat, when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause thematerial o...

Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81,432Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428,557Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428,555Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,227Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . ....

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