Dodge 2011 Ram 1500 - Manuals

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision 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...

SENTRY KEY 姞 The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operationis automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is lockedor unlocked. The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated RemoteKe...

All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle havebeen programmed to the vehicle electronics. 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...

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)...

within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signallights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. Theilluminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock eitherthe driver’s door or all doors on the fir...

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

maintaining security. The system has a range of approxi-mately 300 ft (91 m). NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start: • Shift lever in...

Remote Start Abort Message on Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if thevehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-turely: • Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • Remote Start Aborted...

NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE STARTbutton for two seconds after receiving a valid RemoteStart request. To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and releasethe UNLOCK button on the ...

Power Door Locks — If Equipped A power door LOCK switch is on each front door trimpanel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. 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 fromaccide...

Auto Lock Doors Programming The Auto Lock Doors feature can be enabled or disabledas follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec-tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/PersonalSettings (System Setup)” in “Understanding Your In-strument Panel” for further information. • For vehic...

vehicle has been shifted into the PARK position after thevehicle has been driven (shifted out of PARK and alldoors closed). Auto Unlock Doors Programming — If Equipped The Auto Unlock Doors feature can be enabled or dis-abled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec-tronic V...

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-Protection Door Lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat bladescrewdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial toengage a...

WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the Child-Protection locks areengaged. NOTE: • After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system,always test the door from the inside to make certain itis in the desired ...

Auto-Up Reset It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate theAuto-up/Auto-down feature. To do so, perform thefollowing steps: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the windowcompletely and continue to hold the switch up for anadditional two seconds after the window is closed. 2. Push the...

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...

infant and child restraint systems. For more informationon LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH). 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 cl...

of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking theinside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle shouldbe belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions except the Quad Cab 威 , Mega Cab 威 and Crew Cab front center seating position have combi-nation lap/shoulder belts. The b...

WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat andusing a seat belt properly. • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in an accident much worse. Youmight suffer internal injuries, or you could evenslide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc-tions ...

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” WARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will notprotect you properly. The lap portion could ridetoo high on your body, possibly causing internalinjuries. Always buckle your belt into the b...

WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.Your body could strike the inside surfaces of thevehicle in an accident, increasing head and neckinjury. A belt worn under the arm can causeinternal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulderbones. Wear the belt over your should...

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 an accident. • When reattaching the black latch and blackbuckle, ensure the seat belt ...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create afold that...

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 locatedon the upper belt guide to release the anchorage, and thenmove it up or down to the position...

If the passenger seating position is equipped with anALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortablywrap around the occupants mid-section so as to notactivate the ALR. If the ALR is activated you will hear aratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow...

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both thedriver and front passenger as a supplement to the seatbelt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air-bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. Thepassenger’s Advanced Front Airbag is ...

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...

The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to bothfront and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploythe SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbagoccupant protection. WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and rightSupplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC), do...

Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/orside airbags in a frontal or side collision is required.Based on the impact sensors signals...

inflates. This especially applies to children. The sidecurtain airbag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when itis inflated. Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time,vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators ofwhether or not an airbag should have deployed. Front and Side Impact...

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. TheAirbag Warning Light monitors the internalcircuits and interconnecting wiring associated with airbag system electrical components. While theairbag system is designed to be maintenance free, ...

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period oftime, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicleis designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety beltswere buckled/fastened; • How far (if at ...

Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck-led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crashstatistics, children are safer when properly restrained inthe rear seats rather than in the front. WARNING! In an collision, an unrestrained child, even a tinybaby, can become a projectile in...

by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but areless than one year old. Both types of child restraints areheld in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or theLATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to the“LATCH – Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower An-chors and Tether for Children)”. WARNIN...

NOTE: For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana-dian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s web-site for additional information. http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm WARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of ...

WARNING! Improper installation can lead to failure of an infantor child restraint. It could come loose in a collision.The child could be badly injured or killed. Followthe manufacturer’s directions exactly when installingan infant or child restraint. Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Eac...

WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to theLATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant orchild restraint. The child could be badly injured orkilled. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactlywhen installing an infant or child restraint. Installing Child Restraints Using the Ve...

3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in thetether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 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 ...

2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat andadjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the headrestraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat andthen to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat. 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraintand through ...

6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in thetether strap according to the child restraint manufactur-er’s instructions. Crew Cab 1. The tether straps loops are located between the rear glassand the rear seat. There is a tether strap loop located behindeach seating position. You can ga...

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 94 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94...

▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 䡵 Power In...

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 96 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 mobile phone. Press the Uconnect™ Phone button on the radio or steerin...

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 allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. • Be sure everyone ...

CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat orimpede its ability to move as it may cause damage tothe seat controls. Seat travel may become limited ifmovement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’spath. Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seatsmay...

WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skinbecause of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-haustion or other physical condition must exercisecare when using the seat heater. It may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially if us...

Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a sec-ond time to select LOW-level heating.Press the switch a third time to shutthe heating elements OFF. NOTE: • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt withintwo to five minutes. • The engine must be running for the he...

indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat inuse. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, onefor LOW and none for OFF. Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a sec-ond time to select LOW-level heating.Press the switch a third time to shutthe heati...

Press the switch once to choose HIGH,press it a second time to choose LOW.Pressing the switch a third time willturn the ventilated seat OFF. WhenHIGH speed is selected both lights onthe switch will be illuminated. WhenLOW speed is selected one light will be illuminated. NOTE: The engine must be runn...

While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slidethe seat forward or backward. Release the bar once youhave reached the desired position. Then, using bodypressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to besure that the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving...

position, release the handle. To return the seatback, liftupward on the handle, lean forward and release thehandle at the desired position. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.In a collision you could slide under the seat b...

Mega Cab 姞 Rear Seat Features Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seatcushion. To adjust the seatback, lift upward on thehandle, lean back on the seatback and when you reachthe desired position, release the handle. WARNING! Do not ride with the sea...

2. Fold the seatback forward. 3. Lift the seatback, to return the seat to the uprightposition. Be sure the seatback is locked in place. Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped Both the outboard rear seats will drop and move forwardwhen the seatback is folded flat. Table Mode Handle Table Mode 3 UNDERSTANDIN...

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 allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. • Be sure everyone ...

2. Fold the seatback down and push the seat forward. 3. Lift the seatback, to return the seat to the uprightposition. Be sure the seat is locked in place. WARNING! An improperly latched seat could cause serious in-jury or death. Make sure that the seatback is securelylocked into position. If the sea...

WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop-erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu-pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad-justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving avehicle with the head restraints improperly adjustedor removed could cause serious injury ...

Rear Head Restraints The two outboard seat are equipped with adjustable headrestraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on thehead restraint. To lower the head restraint, press theadjustment button, located on the base of the headrestraint, and push downward on the head restraint. NOTE: • T...

DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Driver memory seats allow the driver to recall settingsfor the adjustable pedals, mirrors, seats and the radiopresets using the key fob. The memory seat buttons are located on the outboardside of the drivers seat cushion. The memory buttons 1 and 2 can be programmed ...

Memory Position Recall NOTE: • The vehicle must be in PARK to recall the memorypositions. • Not all motors may be moved at one time. Refer to the“Seats/Eight-Way Power Seat” in this section for fur-ther information. To recall the memory settings for driver one, pressMEMORY button number 1 on the dri...

To disable another RKE transmitter linked to eithermemory position, repeat Steps 1-3 for each RKE trans-mitter. NOTE: The capability to link RKE transmitters to memory is enabled when delivered from the factory. Thecapability to link RKE transmitters to memory can bedisabled (or later re-enabled) by...

feature may be automatically disabled if the seat ispositioned rearward enough and there is no benefit inmoving the seat any farther rearward. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- abled or disabled through the programmable features inthe Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Ref...

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

Headlights To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlightswitch clockwise. When the headlight switch ison the parking lights, taillights, license platelight and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlightswitch back to the O (Off) position. Automatic...

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 equipped with aheadlight delay that will leave the headlights on forapproximately 90 seconds. This delay is initiated whenthe ignition is turned OFF while...

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 ...

Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left onafter the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound whenthe driver’s door is opened. Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load sheddingis provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If t...

Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrowson each side of the instrument cluster flash to showproper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outsideligh...

High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrumentpanel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling themultifunction back toward the steering wheel will turnthe low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers The wipers and washe...

WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to a collision. You might not see othervehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ofthe windshield during freezing weather, warm thewindshield with the defroster before and duringwindshield washer use. Mist Feature Push the ...

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

WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skinbecause of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-haustion, or other physical conditions must exer-cise care when using the steering wheel heater. Itmay cause burns even at low temperatures, es...

Adjustment 1. Position the driver’s seat so that you are at least 10 in(25.4 cm) away from the airbag, located in the center ofthe steering wheel. 2. Fasten and adjust the seatbelts. 3. Move the adjustable pedal switch in the direction youdesire the pedals to move. NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjuste...

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over theaccelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph(40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is locatedon the right side of the steering wheel. NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic ...

To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control isset, push down and hold the SET DECEL lever. If thelever is continually held in the SET DECEL position, theset speed will continue to decrease until the lever isreleased. Release the lever when the desired speed isreached, and the new set speed ...

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 fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. ParkSense 姞 Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning displaywill turn ON in...

The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC displayshows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone.The following chart shows the warning alert operationwhen the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance (in/cm) Greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in (200-100 cm) 39-25 in...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console is located on the headliner abovethe review mirror. The overhead console contains thefollowing features: • Courtesy/Reading Lights • Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped • Power Sliding Rear Window Switch — If Equipped • Universal Garage Door Opener ...

courtesy light position (full right position), or when theUNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are alsooperated individually as reading lights by pressing onthe corresponding lens. NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the ...

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garagedoor openers, motorized gates, lighting or home securitysystems. The HomeLink 威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery. The HomeLink 威 buttons are located i...

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 transceiver with a garage door opener that hasa “stop and reverse” feature as requ...

• Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)from the HomeLink 威 buttons while keeping the EVIC display in view. For optimal training, point the battery end of thehandheld transmitter away from the HomeLink 威 • Simultaneously press and hold both the chosenHomeLink 威 button and the handheld ...

Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig-nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds oftransmission – which may not be long enough forHomeLink 威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are...

General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and IndustryCanada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may cause un...

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. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for anumber of reason...

“Express Close”. During Express Close operation, anymovement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening ofthe sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, thesunroof will auto...

open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs withthe rear windows open, open the front and rear windowstogether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurswith the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening tominimize the buffeting...

• Rear of the center console storage compartment —Quad Cab 威 or Crew Cab. The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supplypower when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-tions. All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should beremoved or turned off when the vehicle is not in use toprotect the ...

CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when not inuse (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, ifplugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery willdischarge sufficiently to degrade battery lifeand/or prevent the engine from starting. • Accesso...

For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter. POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt (150 Watts Maximum) outlet is located on thecenter stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronicsand other low power devices requiring power up ...

The power inverter switch is locatedon the switch bank below the ClimateControls. To turn on the power outlet,press the switch once. Press the switcha second time to turn the power outletoff. NOTE: • When the power inverter switch is pressed, there willbe a delay of approximately one second before t...

CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40Seats) The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray at the bottomof the center stack. The pull-out tray must be secured whenopened. To secure the tray push down until it “clicks”. Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — FloorMounted Shifter For ...

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 passengerconvenience. Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholderslocated in the center armrest. Rear Cup Wells Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupho...

STORAGE Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of theinstrument panel and features both an upper and lowerstorage area. Glove Box 1 — Upper Glove Box2 — Lower Glove Box 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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 170 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. Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) The Crew Cab models provide additional storag...

REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on theclimate control panel. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminatewhen the rear window defroster is on. The ...

Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped The switch for the power sliding rear window is locatedon the overhead console. Press the left side of the switchto open the glass and the right side of the switch to closethe glass. Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped A locking device in the center of th...

Unfolding the Load Floor 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 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. Unfolding The Load Floor Load Floor In Open Position 178 UNDERSTANDING...

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 at either side of theload floor. 3. Lift the load floor up to access storage under the loadfloor. WARNING! Do not drive with the load floor in the...

RAMBOX 姞 — IF EQUIPPED The RamBox 威 system is an integrated pickup box storage and cargo management system consisting of three fea-tures: • Integrated box side storage bins • Cargo extender/divider • Bed rail tie-down system RamBox 姞 Integrated Box Side Storage Bins Cargo storage bins are located on...

CAUTION! (Continued) • Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should beminimized to prevent damage to the lid andlatching/hinging mechanisms. • Damage to the RamBox 威 bin may occur due to heavy/sharp objects placed in bin that shift due tovehicle motion. In order to minimize potential fordamage, se...

RamBox 威 Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever — If Equipped As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover EmergencyRelease is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha-nism. NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened frominsid...

To install the bed extender into the storage position,perform the following: 1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using thevehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically torelease the extender side gates. 2. With the side gates open, position the extender fullyforward in the bed against t...

Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargoand assisting in keeping cargo from moving around thebed. There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panelswhich allow for various positions to assist in managingyour cargo. To install the bed extender into a divider positi...

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...

There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bedthat can be used to assist in securing cargo. 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 nutcounterclockwi...

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...

6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. 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...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 䡵 Switch Bank Button Description . . . . . . . . . . . 202 ▫ Upper Switch Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 ▫ Lower Switch Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 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. ESC OFF Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information. 3. HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Refer to “What To D...

Lower Switch Bank The lower switch bank is located on the center of theinstrument panel. 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 ...

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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...

16. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) Display Area — If Equipped Odometer Display The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle hasbeen driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upontransfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to thepurchaser the correct mil...

NOTE: There is also an engine hour function. This indicates the total number of hours the engine has beenrunning. To display the engine hours on the base cluster,perform the following: Place the ignition in the ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. With the odometervalue displayed, hold the TRIP butt...

Lo tirE When the appropriate condition exists, the odometerdisplay will toggle between Lo and tirE for three cycles. noFUSE If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that theIgnition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, ordamaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom-eter display ar...

tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMSto continue to function properly. CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the originalequipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures andwarning have been established for the tire sizeequipped on y...

Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and notneed towing, see your authorized dealer for service assoon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could causedamage to the engine control system. It also couldaffect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL isflashing, severe cat...

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. 33. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF IndicatorLight — If Equipped This lig...

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...

Oil Change Due Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil changeindicator system. The Oil Change Due message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 secondsafter a single chime has sounded to indicate the nextscheduled oil change interval. The engine oil changeindicator system is duty-c...

Fuel Saver Mode The FUEL SAVER MODE message will display above theaverage fuel economy in the EVIC display. This messagewill appear whenever MDS (if equipped) allows theengine to operate on four cylinders, or if you are drivingin a fuel efficient manner. This feature allows you to monitor when you a...

significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the ⬙ LOW FUEL ⬙ text and a new DTE value will display. Trip Functions Press and release the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETERbutton until one of the following Trip Functions displaysin the EVIC: • Trip A • Trip B • Elapsed Time Press the ODOMETER/TRIP OD...

Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “VehicleInfo” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button.Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through theavailable information displays, then press SELECT todisplay anyone of the following choices. • C...

NOTE: • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heatwill cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi(14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions. Refer to “Tires-General Information/Tire Inflation Pres-sures” in “Starting And Operating” for additionalinformation. • Your system can...

NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such asbuildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks,etc. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicatordoes not appear in the EVIC display, you must put t...

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the System Setup(Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached,then press the SELECT button. 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance”message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECTbutton. The last variance zo...

(24 km/h). To make your selection, press and release theSELECT button until a check-mark appears next to thefeature showing the system has been activated, or thecheck-mark is removed showing the system has beendeactivated. Auto Unlock Doors When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock whenth...

and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap-pears next to the feature showing the system has beenactivated or the check-mark is removed, showing thesystem has been deactivated. NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is setto ON) whe...

Hill Start Assist (HSA) When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to“Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting AndOperating” for system function and operating informa-tion. To make your selection, press and release theSELECT button until a check-mark appears next to thefeature showing...

Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — IfEquipped Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ UserManual located on the DVD for further details. MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio ...

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 ...

discs (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. The CD will automatically be pulled intothe CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on theradio display. ...

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 WITH SATELLITE RADIO(SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotar...

Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minuteswill begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minut...

Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASSwill display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob tothe right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a secondtime and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLLcontrol kno...

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 ...

information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, orvisit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www-.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available whencalling: 1. The Electronic Serial ...

Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of thefollowing reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an underground parkingstructure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in theform of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along t...

SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish tocommit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channeland press and release that button. If a button i...

This feature allows an iPod 威 to be plugged into the vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector, usingthe provided interface cable. UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod 威 and iPhone 威 devices. Some iPod 威 software versions may not fully support the UCI features. Please visit Apple’sweb...

• 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 display, then the shuffle mode isON. List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons describedbelow, ...

Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only thecurrent song that is playing will display info. VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IFEQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ isavailable with: • Battery-powered two-channel remote control • Two remote headphones • Integrated...

NOTE: Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for furtherdetails. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IFEQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel toaccess the switches. VES™ Remot...

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the followingprecautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-in...

throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on theinstrument panel below the radio. NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with outside temperature display, the display may showhigher temperatures than the outside ambient tempera-ture. The higher displayed temperature is due to blocke...

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 ...

Panel Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instrumentpanel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Bi-Level Mode Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between theupper...

Recirculation Control Press this button to choose betweenoutside air intake or recirculation ofthe air inside the vehicle. A LED willilluminate when you are in Recircula-tion mode. Only use the Recirculationmode to temporarily block out anyoutside odors, smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior rapi...

Economy Mode If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to turnoff the LED indicator and the A/C compressor. Rotate thetemperature control knob to the desired temperature. Air Conditioning Operation Push this button to engage the AirConditioning (A/C). A LED will illu-minate when the A/C syste...

• SYNC feature links the temperature controls, the pas-senger side temperature becomes the same as thetemperature selected by the driver. The ATC system automatically maintains the interiorcomfort level desired by the driver and all passengers. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel 1 - Blower Co...

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...

blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode isselected, or by adjusting the blower control knob andsetting the fan to any fixed speed. Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual overridefeatures. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently from each other. If any o...

NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the paneloutlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. 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 co...

Recirculation Control When outside air contains smoke, odors, orhigh humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired,you may wish to recirculate interior air bypressing the RECIRCULATION control button. Recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. Therecirculation LED will illuminate on the blower c...

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STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 ▫ After Starting...

▫ Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 䡵 Off-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ After Driving Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 䡵 Winch Usage (Power Wagon Only)— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 ▫ Things To Know B...

䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 446 䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 ▫ Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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 engine block heatercord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Voltelectrical cord could cause electrocution. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehic...

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...

4. Using the screwdriver, press and hold the override tabthrough the access port on the center console. 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 extrem...

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...

Overdrive Operation The Overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec-tronically controlled fourth gear (OVERDRIVE). Thetransmission will automatically shift from third gear toOVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present: • the shift lever is in DRIVE • the engine coolant has reached normal...

performance and reduce the potential for transmissionoverheating or failure due to excessive shifting. Whenoperating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission willshift to third gear and fourth gear will be enabled understeady cruise conditions. The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in theinstrume...

3. Turn OFF the engine and be sure to turn the key fob tothe LOCK position. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en-gine. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission willreturn to normal operation. If the problem persists,PA...

NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will not engage until thetransmission fluid and engine coolant (antifreeze) arewarm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) ofdriving]. Because the engine speed is higher when thetorque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem asif the transmission is not ...

When additional traction is required, the 4H and 4Lpositions can be used to lock the front and rear drive-shafts together and force the front and rear wheels torotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simplymoving the shift lever to the desired positions. The 4Hand 4L positions are intended...

NOTE: Delayed shifts out of four-wheel drive may be experienced due to uneven tire wear, low or uneven tirepressures, excessive vehicle loading, or cold tempera-tures. WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave thevehicle unattended with the transfer case in theNEUTRAL position without fir...

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...

Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. With the ignition switch in the ON position and theengine either OFF or running, shift the transmission intoNEUTRAL. 3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desiredposition. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (n...

CAUTION! Never park your vehicle over dry grass or othercombustible materials. The heat from your vehicleexhaust system could cause a fire. 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...

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 ...

Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for awedge of water to build up between the tire and roadsurface. This is known as hydroplaning and may causepartial or complete loss of vehicle control and stoppingability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-tions should be ...

Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving throughshallow standing water, consider the following Cautionand Warning before doing so. CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing waterbefore driving through it. Never drive throughstanding water that is deeper than the bot...

WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph(8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehi-cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop-ping distances. Therefore, after driving through...

WINCH USAGE (POWER WAGON ONLY) — IFEQUIPPED Things To Know Before Using Your Winch General Winch Information Your vehicle is equipped with an electric vehicle recoverywinch. This winch uses the electrical power from thevehicle charging system to power a motor that windswire rope into the winch drum ...

Understanding The Features Of Your Winch Winch Components 368 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 wear pro-tective gloves while operatingthe 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 ...

General Information Practice using your winch before you get stuck. Some keypoints to remember when using your winch are: 1. Always take your time to assess the situation and planyour pull carefully. 2. Always take your time when using a winch. 3. Use the right equipment for the situation. 4. Always...

6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have establishedyour anchor point, secure the tree-trunk protector orchoker-chain around the object. CAUTION! Always be certain the anchor you select will with-stand the load. Tree Trunk Protector 376 STARTING AND OPERATING

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 possible. If no natural anchors are available whenrecovering another vehicle, your...

12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatlywound around the spooling drum. Improper windingcan cause damage to the wire rope. 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. Pla...

the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatchblock. Your situation may have other ⴖ no people ⴖ zones. 15. Begin winching. With the winching vehicles engineon and light tension already on the wire rope, beginwinching slowly and steadily. Be sure that the wire ropeis winding evenly and tightly a...

NOTE: • Avoid overheating the winch motor. For extendedwinching, stop at reasonable intervals to allow thewinch motor to cool down. • What to look for under load: The wire rope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by the drumrotation decal on the winch. As you power-in, makesure the wire rop...

18. Rewind the wire rope. The person handling the wirerope should walk the rope in and not let it slide throughthe hand, control the winch at all times. WARNING! To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingersinside the hook area as you are powering-in. NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange th...

wire rope towards the fairlead, carefully spooling in theremaining wire rope. By pulsing the remote controlswitch. 19. Store the hook on the most outboard loop of the towhook. 20. Disconnect the remote control. Disconnect the remotecontrol cord from the control box and store in a clean anddry place....

How to Change the Pulling Direction All winching operations should have a straight line fromthe winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes thewire rope collecting on one side of the drum affectingpulling efficiency and damaging wire rope. A snatchblock, secured to a point directly in front of ...

NOTE: • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheeltravel are considered normal and do not indicate thatthere is a problem with the power steering system. • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer-ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time.This is due to the cold, ...

CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steeringsystem as the chemicals can damage your powersteering components. Such damage is not covered bythe New Vehicle Limited Warranty. WARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface andwith the engine off to prevent injury from movingpa...

The foot operated parking brake is located below thelower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply thepark brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. Torelease the parking brake, pull the parking brake releasehandle. When the parking brake is applied with the ignitionswitch ON, the “Brake W...

BRAKE SYSTEM If power assist is lost for any reason (for example,repeated brake applications with the engine off), thebrakes will still function. However, you will experience asubstantial increase in braking effort to stop the vehicle. If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normalbraking...

NOTE: ABS improves steering control of the vehicle during hard braking maneuvers. 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 tracti...

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 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer Programmable Features” in “UnderstandingYour Instrument Panel” for further information. Electronic Stabilit...

this mode. This mode should be used for almost alldriving situations. ESC should only be turned to “PartialOff” or “ESP Off” for specific reasons as noted below. ESC Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESCOff” switch. When in ⬙ Partial Off ⬙ mode, the TCS portion of ESC, ex...

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 depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn ...

Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as littleexposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contactwith oil, grease, and gasoline. Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of manycharacteristics. They should be inspected regularly forwear and correct cold tire...

WARNING! (Continued) • Never use a tire with a smaller load index orcapacity other than what was originally equippedon your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller loadindex could result in tire overloading and failure.You could lose control and have a collision. • Failure to equip your vehicle with ti...

NOTE: • The use of class “S” chains is permitted with P245/70R17 tires only. • The use of class “U” chains is permitted on the frontand rear of 4X4, 2500 model trucks with LT245/70R17E tires. • The use of class “U” chains is permitted on the frontand rear of 4X4, 3500 model trucks with Dual RearWhee...

If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size andtype to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires onlyin sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect thesafety and handling of your vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than whatwas originally equipped with your ...

The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross”shown in the following diagram. This rotation patterndoes not apply to some directional tires that must not bereversed. Directional Tires – If Equipped For the R/T package with 22” tires & wheels, tire rotationmust be performed with considerati...

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 or to provide warning of a tire failureor condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gaugewhile adjusting your tire pressure. • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causesthe tire to overheat and c...

3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels orwheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. Vehicles with Full Size Spare 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assemblyhas a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS. 2. If ...

The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (ifequipped) has a TPM sensor. The full size spare can beused in place of any of the four road tires. A spare with apressure below the low-pressure limit will not cause theTPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound. Tire Pressure Monit...

turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for theTPMS to receive this information. Check TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light willflash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.The system fault will also so...

The TPMS tire light load inflation switch will allow thedriver to switch between the max load inflation pressure(cold) low pressure warning threshold and the light loadinflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning thresholddepending on the vehicle’s load condition. The Tire andLoading Information l...

also equipped to be driven with tire pressures appro-priate to either a Light Load condition or the vehicleMax Load condition. • 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 inflatio...

the max load inflation pressure (cold) values to switchthe TPMS system to the max load inflation pressure(cold) low pressure warning threshold. If after pressingthe tire light load inflation switch, and tire pressures arebelow the max load inflation pressure (cold) low pressurewarning thresholds, th...

gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide anybenefit over regular gasoline in these engines. 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 8...

The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso-lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro-vide excellent performance and durability for the engineand fuel system components. Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-genates such as Ethanol. F...

To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once withE-85 perform the following: • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) • change the engine oil and oil filter • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset theengine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolong...

Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’sperformance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-mance and damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignitionmalfunctio...

Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.Follow the precautions below to prevent carbonmonoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbonmonoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which cankill. Never run the engine in a closed area such asa g...

WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and couldcause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling thetank. Do not use E85 as a cleaning agent and neveruse it near an open flame. Fuel Requi...

Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles(E85) and Gasoline Vehicles FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu-lated engine oils. These special requirements are includedin MOPAR 威 engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer re-quir...

Maintenance CAUTION! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in yourvehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting andmay affect driveability. 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 fu...

then be determined separately to be sure that the load isproperly distributed over the front and rear axle. Weigh-ing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either thefront or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load iswithin the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shiftedfrom front to rear ...

Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assistyou in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongueweight. The total load mus...

safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway controlalso dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds andcontributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability.Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (loadequalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier TongueWeights (TW) and may be r...

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. EXAMPLE — With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE — Improper Adjustment...

Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling armwhich attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickuptruck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mountedover the rear axle in the truck bed. Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to5,000 lbs (...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer WeightRatings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information in- cluding maximum trailer and tongue weight rating foryour vehicle, refer to the following website addresses: • http:// www.dodge.com/bodybuilder . • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada). Trailer and To...

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options or dealer-installed options mustbe considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading In-formation Placard” in “S...

WARNING! (Continued) 2. GTW3. GAWR4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitchutilized (This requirement may limit the ability toalways achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongueweight as a percentage of total trailer weight). Towing Requirements – Tires • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while ...

actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped witha hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronicbrake controller is not required. • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs mo...

lever is activated while the brake is also applied, thegreater of the two inputs determines the power sent tothe trailer brakes. The trailer and the vehicle’s brake lamps will come onwhen either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes areapplied. Trailer Brake Status Indicator Light This light indi...

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

Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required formotoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package will include a four and seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-ness a...

NOTE: Using “TOW/HAUL” mode or a lower gear range while operating the vehicle under heavy operatingconditions will improve performance and extend trans-mission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. This action will also provide better engine braking. The automatic transmission fluid ...

− Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. SNOWPLOW 1500 Models Only NOTE: Do not use this model vehicle for snowplow applications. WARNING! Snowplows and other aftermarket equipment shouldnot be added to the front end of your vehicle. Theairbag crash sensors may be affected by the change inthe front ...

NOTE: Before installation of a snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner/installer obtain and followthe recommendations contained within the currentDodge Body Builders Guide. See your authorized dealer,installer or snowplow manufacturer for this information.There are unique electrical systems...

Snowplow Prep Package Model AvailabilityFor Information about snowplow applications visitwww.dodge.com or refer to the current Dodge BodyBuilders Guide. 1. The maximum number of occupants in the truckshould not exceed two. 2. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the RearGAWR should never be exceeded....

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...

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Two-Wheel Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK • Manual transmission in gear(NOT in NEUTRAL (N) • ...

Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrainwill result. Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) isallowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground.This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicletrailer. If using a tow dolly, fo...

8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manualtransmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there isno vehicle movement. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission inDRIVE or manual transmission in first gear. 10. Turn OFF the engine. 11. Firmly apply the parking brake. 12. Shift ...

14. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manualtransmission in gear (not in Neutral). CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans-mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case inNEUTRAL and the engine running. With the transfercase in NEUTRAL, ensure that the engine is OFFp...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488 ▫ 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. Place the shift lever into PARK. On four-wheel drivevehicles, shift the transfer case to the 4L position. 5. Turn the ignition OFF. 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...

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...

Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicleoff the ground. For 2500/3500 single rear-wheel (SRW) models, use theblade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off.Insert the blade end into the pry-off notch and carefullypop off the hub cap with ...

nut bolt circle and strike the high side down with arubber mallet. Be sure that the hub caps and wheel skinsare firmly seated around the wheel. Wheel Nuts All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi-nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or thebolt holes in the wheels becomin...

Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting theinner and outer wheels. Align these slots when assem-bling the wheels for best access to the tire valve on theinner wheel. The tires of both dual wheels must becompletely off the ground when tightening, to ensurewheel centering and maximum whe...

These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: 1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to asnug fit. 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to thetorques listed in the table. Go through the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has beenachieved. Retighten...

NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions andprecautions. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or anyother booster source with a system voltage greaterthan 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,alternator or electrica...

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. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands orbracelets that might make an inadvertent electricalcontact. You could be seriou...

8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicleyou should have t...

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency towhooks. NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk ofdamage to the vehicle. WARNING! • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuckvehicle. Chains may break, ...

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If thetransmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “RecreationalTowing” in the “Starting and Operating” section. Towing Co...

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 tomain structural members of th...

Two-Wheel Drive Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle withall four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rearwheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU- TRAL . Speed mus...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516 䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517 䡵 Engine Compartment — 5.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . 519 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . ....

䡵 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . 571 ▫ Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571 ▫ Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515

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...

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransmission control systems. When these systems areoperating properly, your vehicle will provide excell...

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...

DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all serviceoperations in an expert manner. Service Manuals areavailable which include detailed service information foryour vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals beforeattempting any ...

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 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...

The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluidwhen the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates. 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 h...

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...

This inspection should be made with the vehicle in a levelposition. The fluid level should be even with the bottomof the fill hole for the manufacturer’s C205F HD frontaxles. 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 ax...

Fluid Level Check If equipped with a dipstick, use the following procedure.If your vehicle has a capped dipstick tube, it is sealed andshould 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 theengi...

required into the dipstick tube. Do not overfill. After adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, waita minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain intothe transmission before rechecking the fluid level. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating tempera...

It is important that proper lubricant is used in thetransmission. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and GenuineParts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for furtherinformation. Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineeredproduct and its performance may be impaired by supple-mental ad...

• Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. 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...

• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edgesof the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear andopen. • 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 damag...

Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – IfEquipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-ner: • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blottingwith a clean, dry towel. • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. • For tough stains, apply MOPAR 威 Total Clean or equivalent...

WARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.Many are potentially flammable, and if used inclosed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and foglights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible tostone break...

1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasivecleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damprag. 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners....

2. Mix a mild soap or detergent with water with a softcloth or brush. 3. Rinse bedliner with water. 4. Once dry, apply a small amount of MOPAR 威 Spray-On Bedliner Conditioner to a moist towel orsponge and wipe over the entire surface of the truckbedliner. WARNING! Do not use silicon-based protection...

cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse isstamped on the inside cover that corresponds to thefollowing chart. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J01 40 AmpGreen Trailer Tow J02 30 AmpPink Electric Brake J03 30 AmpPink Diesel PowertrainControl Module – IfEquipped J04 25 AmpNatural Dr...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M35 15 AmpBlue LH Front & RearParklamps M36 20 AmpYellow Power Outlet M37 10 AmpRed Antilock Brakes/Stability Control Sys-tem Module/Stoplamp Switch M38 25 AmpNatural All Door Lock &Un-lock CAUTION! • When installing the totally integrated power mo...

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 . . . . . . 574 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 576 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...

• 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 correctoperation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 593 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593 ▫ 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...

Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,440Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534,537Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437Octane Rating . . . . . . . ...

Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Pickup Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 407Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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