Dodge 2007 Ram Chassis Cab - Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you donot read this entire manual you may miss importantinformation. Obser...

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 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ If...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers canbe used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Askyour dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safeplace. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission Place the shi...

CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove key from the ignition and lock all doorswhen leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission—If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, thesteering and ignition systems are locked to provideantitheft protection ...

STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steeringwheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved nomore than 1/2 turn in either direction and the key is notin the ignition switch, the steering wheel wi...

the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2)seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start theengine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is consid- ered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lockcylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning on...

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer. Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have twovalid keys by doing the following: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) tomatch the ignition switch lock cylinder ke...

General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may bereceived, including interference that...

NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously during vehicle operation, have the system checked byyour dealer. To Disarm the System: Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the door. Ifsomething has triggered the system in your absence, thehorn will sound three times when you unlock the door...

• The illuminated entry system will not operate if thedimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extremedownward position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors fromdistances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio transmitter. The tra...

3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press andhold the PANIC button. Release both buttons at the sametime. 4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants withthe park lamp flash feat...

automatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle isstarted and exceeds 15 mph. During the Panic Mode, thedoor locks and remote keyless entry systems will func-tion normally. Panic mode will not disarm the securitysystem on vehicles so equipped. General Information This device complies with par...

Transmitter Battery Service NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 bat-tery. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With the ...

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote startingsystem, which will allow the vehicle to be started fromdistances up to approximately 300 feet away from thevehicle using the remote keyless entry key fob which ispart of your ignition key. In order to remote star...

WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive aswell as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous fora number of reasons. A child or others could...

chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch anda door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. Automatic Door Locks – If Equipped If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lockautomatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph. Automatic Door Lock Programming This feature is ena...

8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceledbefore the feature could be changed. If necessary repeatthe above procedure. Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child-protection door lock system. ...

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 makecertain it is in the desired p...

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

Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window control on the other doors. Todisable the window controls on the other doors, press thewindow lock button. To enable the window controls,press the window control button again. Po...

WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buck-led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle orother passengers, or you can be thrown out of thevehicle. Always be sure you and others in yourvehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle u...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the frontseat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latchplate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up thewebbing as far as...

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 not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride toohigh on your body, possibly causing internal inju-ries. Always buckle your belt into th...

• A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely tohit your head in a collision if you do not wear yourshoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant tobe used together. 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To rem...

Standard Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Standard 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 se...

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 ofinjury in a collision. • When reattaching the black latch and blackbuckle, ensure the seat belt ...

WARNING! If the black latch and buckle are not connected whenthe seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt willnot restrain you properly. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the beltaway ...

Center Lap Belts The center seating position for the Quad Cab front seathas a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙ click. ⬙ To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate and pull. To remove slack,pull the loose end of the webbing. Wear the l...

3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckleand then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least threetimes within 10 seconds, ending with the seat beltbuckled. 4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound tosignify that you have successfully completed the pro-gramming. The Enhanced War...

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

WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbagcovers or attempt to manually open them. Youmay damage the airbags and you could be injuredbecause the airbags are not there to protect you.These protective covers for the airbag cushions aredesigned to open only when the airbags are in-flating. ...

airbag unless the airbag is turned off (Standard Cab Vehicles Only). An airbag deployment can cause se-vere injury or death to infants in that position. See thePassenger Airbag On/Off Switch (If Equipped) sec-tion. • If your vehicle does not have a rear seat, see thePassenger Airbag On/Off Switch (I...

WARNING! Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck,or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) orwindshield in a crash. This may result in seriousinjury or death. To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag (Standard Cab Ve-hicles Only) (If Equipped) Place...

NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready toinflate for your protection in an impact. Whilethe airbag system is designed to be mainte-nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an...

2. Used in defense of litigation involving a DaimlerChrysler Corporation product 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant 4. Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp statusfor electronically-controlled safety systems, including...

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 a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tinybaby, can become a missile inside...

infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facingby children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but areless than one year old. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag(if equipped) unless the airbag is turned off. An airbagdep...

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-age system called LATCH, which stands for LowerAnchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraintanchorage systems are installed in the Standard Cabpassenger seat position and the Quad Cab rear...

Child restraint systems having attachments designed toconnect to the lower anchorages are now available. Childrestraints having tether straps and hooks for connectionto the seatback tether anchorage have been available forsome time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturerswill provide add-on teth...

of reach of children. It is recommended that beforeinstalling the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so theseat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out ofreach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the childrestraint installation, instead of tucking the seat beltbehind the child res...

rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equippedwith a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting thetension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lowerstraps and tether straps so that you can more easily attachthe hook or connector to the lower anchorages and...

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toseat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, theseat could come loose and allow the child to crashinto the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, oreven be thrown from the vehicle. Use only theanchor positions directly behind th...

Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Tether Anchorage Points at All Three SeatingPositions (Mega Cab) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust thetether strap so that it will reach over the seat back underthe head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind theseat. 2. Lift the cover, and attach the hook to the squareopen...

• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snugas possible. • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming orslouching can move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move thechild closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow achild to put the shoul...

Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a poten-tially toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless.To avoid inhaling these gases, the following precau-tions should be observed: • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confinedareas any longer than needed to move yo...

Lights Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turnsignal and high beam indicator lights on the instrumentpanel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if f...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 ▫ Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped . . . .84 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

MIRRORS Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the viewthrough the rear window. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesmall control under the mirror to the night position(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjustedwhile set in the day position (toward wind...

Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlightglare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the featureon or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.A light in the button will indicate when the dimmingfeature is activated. CAUTION! To avoi...

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convexmirror will look smaller and farther away than theyreally are. Relying too much on your right sideconvex mirror could cause you to collide with an-other vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirrorwhen judging the size or distance of ...

The controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door trim panel. Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or rightmirror, and set it to the center off position to preventaccidentally moving a mirror when you are finishedadjusting the mirror. To adjust a mirror, select left ...

In). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the mainmirror surface. NOTE: Fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehiclecommunications system....

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. Seewww.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. Ifyour cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon-nect™ features. Refer to your cellular ...

Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pairyour compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙ Hands-Free Profile, ⬙ version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler...

• System will prompt you to say the name of the personyou want call. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example,you can say ⬙ John Doe, ⬙ where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone-book. Refer to ⬙ Add ...

• The UConnect™ system will play the names of all thephonebook entries. • To call one of the names in the list, press the ⬙ Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desiredname, and then say ⬙ Call. ⬙ NOTE: the user can also exercise ⬙ Edit ⬙ or ⬙ Delete ⬙ operations at this point. • The ...

SEATS The seating options available in this truck are the result ofextensive customer research and evaluations. Seats are also a primary part of the Occupant Restraint(protection) System of the vehicle. They need to be usedproperly for safe operation of the vehicle. WARNING! It is extremely dangerou...

Each outboard seat is independently adjustable forwardor rearward and is equipped with a back recliner. Themanual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle isfound at the front edge of each seat cushion. Pull up onthe handle and slide the seat to get the most comfortableposition. WARNING! Adjusting...

WARNING! You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in aseat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with theseatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is nolonger resting against your chest. If you ride in thisposition, the shoulder harness will no longer berestraining you. In a collision ...

Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — IfEquipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of thedriver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’sseatback increases or decreases the lumbar (lower back)support. Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power s...

The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-ment. The four-way switch in the center can be movedforward or backwards to get the most comfortable posi-tion. The same switch can be moved up and down to Power Seat Switch Up, Down, For...

control seat height. Change the seat angle by using thetwo toggle switches, tilting it up or down. Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located in the instrumentpanel under the climate controls. Tilt Adjustment Heated Seat Switches 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located below the steering wheel atthe base of the instrument panel. Once the hood is released you must reach into the opening beneath thecenter of the grille and push up the latch to release ...

WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.Be sure all hood latches are latched fully beforedriving. LIGHTS Headlight Switch Location UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3

Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the frontdoors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotatingwheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to theupward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN-LOCK button is pressed on the key fob. When a door is open and the inter...

Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed-ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 10minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 10minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. I...

Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights When the headlight switch is rotated to the firstposition, the parking lights, taillights, side markerlights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are all turned on. The headlights will turn ONwhen the switch is rotated to the second position. Your...

You can signal a lane change by moving the leverpartially up or down. Turn Signal Auto-Mode Tap the multi-function control lever once and the turnsignal (left or right) will flash 3 times, and automaticallyturn off. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bypartially pullin...

High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward thesteering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH orLOW beam. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in themultifunction control lever. Turn the end of the...

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer systemin cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets orexceeds the temperature range of your climate. Thisrating information can be found on most washer fluidcontainers. TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, pull rearward on the lever below...

WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and havean accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPE...

Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10inches (254 mm) away from the airbag located in thecenter of the steering wheel. 2. Fasten and adjust the seatbelts. 3. Move the adjustable pedal switch, located to the left ofthe steering column near the parking brake release, in the...

WARNING! Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use isdangerous. You could accidentally set the system tocause it to go faster than you want. You could losecontrol and have an accident. Always leave thesystem OFF when you aren’t using it. To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push and ...

This overhead console allows you to choose between acompass/temperature display and one of four trip con-ditions being monitored. US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metricmeasurement units. RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays:Average Fuel Economy ...

C/T Button Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem-perature and one of eight compass headings that indicatethe direction in which the vehicle is facing. WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularlyin woods or on bri...

Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-ally calibrating the compass. If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol doesnot appear, you must manually put the compass into the“Calibration” mode. Recalibratin...

Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country,the difference between magnetic and geographic north isgreat enough to cause the compass to give false readings.If this occurs, the compass variance must be set accordingto the Compass Varian...

NOTE: The default for the compass variance is zone 8. To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set thedisplay to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold theRESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari-ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEPbutton to select the new variance zo...

NOTE: The dome/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they havebeen turned off before leaving the vehicle. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — IfEquipped Pressing the menu button will change thedisplay to one of the following features: Trip Fun...

Personal Settings (Customer ProgrammableFeatures) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recallfeatures when the transmission is in PARK. If the trans-mission is not in PARK the EVIC will display NOTAVAILABLE and VEHICLE NOT IN PARK. Press and release the menu button until thePersonal Settin...

• “RKE UNLOCK ALL DR 1ST” – When All ALL DR 1ST is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. Tomake your selection, press and release the RESETbutton until “All DR 1st” appears. • “SOUND HORN W/LOCK > YES” – When ON isselected, a short ho...

for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked withthe remote keyless entry transmitter. To make yourselection, press and release the RESET button until“OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears. • “UNIT IN > US/METRIC” – The EVIC, odometer canbe changed between English and Metric units ...

Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” messagedoes not appear in the EVIC display, you must put thecompass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press the menu button until Personal Settings is dis-playe...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press the menu button until Personal Settings is dis-played. 3. Press the STEP button until “Compass Variance” isdisplayed. 4. Press and release RESET button until the propervariance zone is selected according to the map. 5. Press and release th...

There is an additional Power Outlet inside the centerconsole of vehicles equipped with 40/20/40, or Bucketfront seats. There is also a Power Outlet located on therear of the center console for Quad Cab or Mega Cabvehicles (only) equipped with bucket seats. The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed ...

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The removable ash receiver is located in the instrumentpanel cup holder tray. The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel,above and to the left of the ash receiver. As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operateswith the ignition switch ON. It heats wh...

CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40Seats) — Automatic Transmission Your new Ram truck is equipped with two adjustablecupholders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on thecup holder door handle, on the front surface. Eachopening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cupsand ...

Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab) — If Equipped Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup-holder that consists of two cupwells for rear passengerconvenience. STORAGE Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) —If Equipped The center portion of the seat folds down to provide anarmrest with unique sto...

Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)— IfEquipped Push the upper button on the front of the armrest to raisethe upper cover. Inside is a power outlet (if equipped), acut out for a cell phone charger cord, removable coinholder (if equipped), and a divider to configure the storage area into separa...

CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when notin use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, ifplugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery willdischarge sufficiently to degrade battery lifeand/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that ...

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery baghandles are built into the back panel of the cab, behindthe rear seat. Quad Cab Storage Grocery Bag Hooks UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 3

REAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heatedside view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel,with the ignition On. Turning Off the ignition willdeact...

WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored onthe load floor. While driving or in an accident youmay experience, abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration,or sharp turns. Loose objects stored on the load floormay move around with force and strike occupants,resulting in serious or fatal inj...

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

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

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 䡵 Instrument Clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ 5.7L Gas Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 5.7L Gas Engines 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

6.7L Cummins Diesel Engines UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Check Gages This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, EngineOil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gages indicate a reading either too high or too low.Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructionsabove for each indicated problem. NOTE: When the ignit...

9. Oil Pressure Gauge The pointer should always indicate some oil pres-sure when the engine is running. A continuous high or low reading, under normal driving conditions,may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immedi-ate service should be obtained. (See page 398 for moreinformation.) NOTE: If...

29. Low Fuel Warning Light Glows when the pointer is between “E” and 1/8indication mark (approximately 15% of tank vol-ume) on the fuel gauge. When the fuel gauge pointer is on “E” (equivalent to Distance To Empty [DTE]= 0 on the overhead console if so equipped) there isreserve fuel capacity, which ...

When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, orwhen the radio frequency is being displayed, time keep-ing is accurately maintained. On the RAQ radio the time button alternates the locationof the time and frequency on the display. On the REF onlyone of the two, time or frequency is displayed at...

Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances duringtransmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,and thus remain a part of the AM reception. Theyinterfere very little with the frequency variations thatcarry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplit...

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volu...

Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between theCD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the nextlistenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (ifequipped) mode. Press the right side of the ...

Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Inserting The Compact Disc (Single CD Player) 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 w...

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, cassette player, or microphone and utilizethe vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and playthrough the vehicle speakers. The auxili...

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volu...

2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune /Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune/ Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes willbegin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune / Audiocontrol. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5...

AM/FM Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Switches the Radio to the Radio mode. RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CDMODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interesti...

• Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported...

MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and a...

MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc.The radio scrolls through the following TAG information:Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail-able). Press the MSG or INFO button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Pr...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES 威 ) Guide. SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD(6-DISC) RADI...

Operating Instructions — Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward theleft and the mechanical action of the player will gentlypull the cassette into the play position. NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures, the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warmup ...

RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CDMODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace. NOTE: MP3 and WMA Random Play are for file folders only. Pres...

MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and ...

Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 andWMA Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the nextfile. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays thebeginning of the file. Pressing the button within the firstten seconds plays the p...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped) Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)Guide.” SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIOWITH NAVIG...

menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina-tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CDchanger with MP3 capability. Mapping information for navigation is supplied on aDVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD coversall of North America. Refer to your “Navigation User’sManu...

2. To show the GPS clock, select “Displayed Clock: GPSClock” and press ENTER. 3. To adjust the time zone, Select “Time Zone” and pressENTER. Select the appropriate time zone and pressENTER. 4. To turn daylight savings on or off, select “DaylightSavings” and press ENTER. Select “On” or “Off” andpress...

3. To decrease the clock by one hour, use the SelectEncoder to highlight the “-” sign. Press ENTER. PressENTER again to decrease the clock by another hour. 4. To increase the clock by minutes, make sure “MIN +”is highlighted and press ENTER. Press ENTER again toincrease the clock by another minute. ...

3. To switch the clock to the small clock, quickly pressTIME again. 4. To toggle back to the large clock, simply press TIME. VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODEXRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con-sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display)screen, a bat...

The right hand control is a rocker type switch with abutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch willincrease the volume and pressing the bottom of theswitch will decrease the volume. The center button of theright hand control will allow you to change the mode. The left hand control is a ro...

Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstanshaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tapedeposits each time a cassette is played. The result ofdeposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wraparound and become lodged in the tape transport. Theother adverse condition is low...

NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theftprotection encoding. Try a known good disc beforeconsidering disc player service. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellularphone in your vehic...

Heater Only — If Equipped The mode control (at the right of thecontrol panel) can be set in any of thefollowing positions: NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions betweenthe major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-tified by the s...

Air Conditioning and Heating — If Equipped Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fancontrol at any speed and press the snowflakebutton located at the right of the control panel.Conditioned air will be directed through the outlets selected by the mode control. A light in...

Blower Control The rotary knob on the left of thecontrol panel is the blower control.Turn the knob clockwise to one of thefour positions to obtain the blowerspeed you desire. To turn the bloweroff, turn the knob to the far left posi-tion. Temperature Control The rotary knob at the center of thecontr...

Air Conditioning with Dual Zone TemperatureControl — If Equipped With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, eachfront seat occupant can independently control the tem-perature of air coming from the outlets on their side ofthe vehicle. Air Conditioning and Heating Operation To turn on the Air Con...

Recirculation Pushbutton Pushing the Recirculation button al-lows interior air to recirculate continu-ously in any position except defrostand defrost/floor mode for rapid cooldown of the interior. See “FastCooldown” later in this section. Mode Control The mode control allows you tochoose from severa...

Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions through thefloor and defroster outlets. Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshieldthrough the defroster outlets located at the base of the windshield and side window demist outlets. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix...

Dual Zone Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the airinside the passenger compartment. This is accomplishedby having separate temperature control slides for both the driver and front passenger. The blue area of the scaleindicates cooler temperatures while the red area...

Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with anon-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water worksvery well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarettesmoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicle...

Operating Tips Chart 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures – Gas Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 248 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 248 ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . 248 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . ...

▫ Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 ▫ Cooling System Tips — Automatic Transmission 263 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 265 䡵 Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) – IfEquipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 䡵 Automatic Tr...

䡵 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 ▫ Dual Rear Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 䡵 Engine Runaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . ....

Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine isobtained without pumping or depressing the acceleratorpedal. Turn the key to the START position and releasewhen the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5seconds, then re...

Manual Transmission – If Equipped Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control leverin NEUTRAL and depress the clutch pedal to the floorbefore starting the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped witha clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not startunless the clutch is fully depressed. Auto...

attempting to start the engine. This can be accomplishedby turning the ignition OFF for at least 5 seconds andthen back ON after the WAIT TO START light has goneoff, but before the engine is started. However, repeatedcycling of the manifold heaters will result in damage tothe heater elements or redu...

Starting Fluids WARNING! STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids areNEVER TO BE USED in the Cummins Diesel (seeWarning label). Never pour diesel fuel, flammableliquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleanercanister, air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in anattempt to start the vehicle. This ...

cycle of the intake manifold heater system. Thenumber of cycles and the length of the cyclingoperation is controlled by the engine control mod-ule, this time will not exceed 150 seconds. Theneedle should then stabilize at the approximateoperation point. • The cycling action will cause temporary dimm...

Winter Front Usage If a winter front or cold weather cover is to be used, apercentage of the total grille opening area must be leftuncovered to provide sufficient air flow to the charge aircooler and automatic transmission oil cooler. The per-centage of opening must be increased with the increasinga...

If temperatures are below 32°F (0°C), operate the engineat moderate speeds for 5 minutes before full loads areapplied. Engine Idling — In Cold Weather Avoid prolonged idling in ambient temperatures below0°F. Long periods of idling may be harmful to yourengine because combustion chamber temperatures ...

Stopping The Engine Idle the engine a few minutes before routine shutdown.After full load operation, idle the engine 3 to 5 minutesbefore shutting it down. This idle period will allow thelubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat away fromthe combustion chamber, bearings, internal components,a...

Engine Speed Control CAUTION! Prevent overspeeding the engine going down hill.When descending steep grades, use a combination ofgears and service brakes to control vehicle/enginespeed. Overspeed can cause severe engine damage. Operating Precautions Avoid Overheating The Engine The temperature of the...

• Up Steep Hills — select a lower transmission gear, but try and keep thetorque converter clutch engaged. • Air Conditioning — turn it off temporarily. Do Not Operate The Engine With Low OilPressure When the engine is at normal operating temperature, theminimum oil pressures required are: Idle 700 t...

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant andpermits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cordto a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with agrounded, three-wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood onthe driver side...

NOTE: For optimum braking power it is recommended to use the Exhaust Brake while in Tow/Haul Mode. The purpose of the exhaust brake (engine braking) fea-ture is to supply negative (braking) torque to the engine.Typically, the engine braking is used for, but not limitedto, vehicle towing applications...

WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or“N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. Ifyour foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, thevehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hitsomeone or something. Only shift...

WARNING! Never use Park position on an automatic transmis-sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Alwaysapply parking brake fully when parked to guardagainst vehicle movement and possible injury ordamage. WARNING! Your vehicle could move and injure you and others ifit is not completely in P (Par...

“N” Neutral Shift to Neutral when the vehicle is standing for pro-longed periods with the engine running. The engine maybe started in this range. Set the parking brake if you mustleave the vehicle. “D” Drive This position provides all forward gears, including 3rdgear direct and 4th or 5th gear overd...

When To Use “TOW HAUL” and “O/D OFF”Modes When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying aheavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-curs, press the “TOW HAUL O/D OFF” button once toselect TOW HAUL. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overhea...

When To Lock Out Overdrive When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying aheavy load, etc., and frequent 4–3–4 transmission shiftingoccurs, press the “TOW/HAUL” button twice to disablethe overdrive. This will improve performance and reducethe potential for transmission overheating or failu...

NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdriveand will automatically select the most desirable gear foroperation at this temperature. Normal operation willresume when the transmission fluid temperature hasrisen to a suitable level. Ref...

NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting thetransmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due tothe fluid partially draining from the torque converter intothe transmission. This condition is normal and will notcause damage to the...

Manual Transmission — 6 Speed (G56) Your vehicle may be equipped with the G56 manualtransmission. This transmission has a “creeper” 1st gearwhich should be used to start from a standing positionwhen carrying a payload or towing a trailer. Damage tothe clutch can result from starting in 2nd or 3rd ge...

Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds Gear Selec- tion 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Maxi- mum Speed 20 mph (32 km/h) 35 mph (56 km/h) 55 mph (88 km/h) 75 mph (120 km/h) 85 mph (135 km/h) CAUTION! Failure to follow the recommended downshiftingspeeds may cause the engine to over speed and / ordamage the clut...

4L 4-Wheel-Drive Low Range - Low speed 4-wheel-drive.Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces thefront and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.Additional traction and maximum pulling power forloose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph(40 km/h). Vehicle’s equipped with ...

vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disen-gage faster if you momentarily release the acceleratorpedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant forcewhen shifting the transfer case lever. 2H or 4H ⇔ 4L With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shiftan automatic transmis...

Electronically Shifted Transfer Case OperatingInformation/Precautions (4 Position Switch)—IfEquipped This is an electric shift transfer case and is operated bythe 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which islocated on the instrument panel. This Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 4 ...

NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is selected by depressing the recessed button located on the lowerleft hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfercase Neutral (N) position is to be used for recreationaltowing only. See the Recreational Towing section forspecific procedures on sh...

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

light will continue to flash until all the requirements forthe selected position have been met. To retry a shift:return the control knob back to the original position,make certain all shift requirements have been met, waitfive (5) seconds and try the shift again. NOTE: If all the requirements to sel...

Preferred Procedure 1. With engine RUNNING, slow vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3to 5 km/h). 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depress clutchon manual transmissions). 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light i...

LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED The limited-slip differential provides additional tractionon snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly whenthere is a difference between the traction characteristicsof the surface under the right and left rear wheels. Duringnormal driving and cornering, th...

POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION – IF EQUIPPED The 3500 Dodge Chassis Cab vehicle, when equippedwith either the automatic 6 speed or manual G-56 6 speedtransmissions, will allow for an aftermarket upfit with atransmission driven PTO (power take off). The customerwill have the ability to operate the PTO in e...

operation and return to “standard vehicle operation”simply turn the up fitter provided on/off switch to the offposition. To operate the PTO via a remote switch the customermust make sure the above conditions are met. It is vitalfor proper operation that the PTO and remote have beeninstalled correctl...

operation. To disengage PTO operation and return to“standard vehicle operation” simply turn the up fitterprovided on/off switch to the off position. NOTE: For application specific information with respect to PTO and pump requirements and additional vehicleinformation (wiring schematics, preset idle ...

If you must back down a hill, back straight down usingREVERSE gear. Never back down in NEUTRAL, ordiagonally across the hill. When driving over sand, mud, and other soft terrain,shift to low gear and drive steadily. Apply the acceleratorslowly to avoid spinning the wheels. DO NOT REDUCE the tire pre...

NOTE: The instrument cluster red brake warning light will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brakeis applied. You must be sure that the parking brake isfully applied before leaving the vehicle. Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked andthe gear shift lever is in the PARK pos...

WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damageor injury. Also be certain to leave an automatictransmission in Park, a manual transmission inReverse or First gear. Failure to do so may allowthe vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. • ...

Brake Noise During normal operation of the brake system certainnoises may be present from time to time. Occasional ⬙ groan ⬙ or ⬙ squeal ⬙ noises may occur during normal operation of the brake system which may not be indica-tive of a problem. These noises may be heard at any timethe brakes are appli...

ABS Warning Light The Anti-lock Brake System includes an amber warninglight, located in the instrument cluster. When the light isilluminated, the Anti-lock Brake System is not function-ing. The system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. WARNING! Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish th...

• European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard havethe tire size molded into the sidewall beginning withthe section width. The letter ⬙ P ⬙ is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT (Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is ...

EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation —This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tiresafety standards, and is approved for highway use. MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location. (2 digits) L9 = Code represe...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side“B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information 310 STARTING AND OPERATING

This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) the total weight your vehicle can carry3) the tire size designed for your vehicle4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear,and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load o...

2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Under inflation, also increasestire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump-tion....

Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speedswithin posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at highspeeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is veryimportant. Increased tire pressure and redu...

Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use withradial tires. It is engineered to be used on your stylevehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, theoriginal tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-stalled at the first opportunity. WARNING! Tem...

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-age or failure. A tire could explode and injuresomeone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels fasterthan 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 secondscontinuously when you are stuck, and don’t letan...

Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyingfactors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sud...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combina-tions of unapproved tires and wheels maychange suspension dimensions and performancecharacteristics, resulting in changes to steering,handling, and braking of your vehicle. This cancause unpred...

Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration andavoid tire cupping and spotty wear. SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION– IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen-ge...

These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-ing link and cable (radial) chains. Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of Ram4X2 trucks. NOTE: The use of class “U” chains is permitted on the front and rear of 4X4, Ram Trucks with Dual Rear Wheelsand LT235/80R17E tires. NOT...

poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should bechecked before using these tire types. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and braking ...

a front to back rotation pattern. Instead, rotate your tiresside to side at the recommended intervals. 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...

• The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance,damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignitionmalfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter tooverheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor orsome lig...

Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. To preventfuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water fromthe fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator drain provided. If you buy good quality fuel and followthe cold weather advice above, fuel conditioners shouldnot be required in your...

ADDING FUEL Adding Fuel (Gas Engines) CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting capcould let impurities into the fuel system. Also apoorly fitted after-market cap can cause the MIL(Malfunction...

WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or thetank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine isrunning. This is in violation of most state andfederal fire regulations and will cause the Mal-function Indicator Light to turn on. N...

CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting capcould let impurities into the fuel system. WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the...

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailerplus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The recom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your f...

WARNING! An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitchsystem may reduce handling, stability, braking per-formance, and could result in an accident. Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatiblewith Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitchand trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreation...

Fifth-Wheel Hitch A special high platform with a coupling that mounts overthe rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. Connectsa vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling armwhich attaches to a ball mounted in the b...

Weight Ratings)” for the website address that containsthe necessary information for your specific drivetrain. Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - MediumDuty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) C...

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped onyour bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing theweight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the...

• Safety chains must always be used between yourvehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to theframe or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross thechains under the trailer tongue and allow enoughslack for turning corners. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.When parking...

WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakeswhen you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-tance. When towing you should allow for...

The electrical connections are all complete to the vehiclebut you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.Refer to the following illustrations. Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing the trailer in an area away from heavytraffic. 4 - Pin Connector 7- Pin...

If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutchslippage. Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, iffrequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “TOWHAUL” or “OD/OFF” range shoul...

Towing Tips — Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmissionin neutral and increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off tempora...

SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factoryinstalled option. These packages include componentsnecessary to equip your vehicle with a snowplow. Blindspot Mirror Trailer Towing Position STARTING AND OPERATING 355 5

NOTE: Before installation of a snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain andfollow the recommendations contained within the cur-rent Dodge BODY BUILDER’S GUIDE. See your dealer,installer or snowplow manufacture for this information.There are unique electrical systems that m...

Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability For 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...

NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with an overhead console module, the outside tempera-ture display will show higher temperatures than theoutside ambient temperature. The higher displayed tem-perature is due to blocked or reduced airflow to theunderhood ambient temperature sensor by t...

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational Towing – 2 Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing 2 Wheel Drive is not allowed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground can result insevere transmission damage. Recreational Towing – 4 Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Failure to follow these requ...

Recreational Towing Procedure — Manual ShiftTransfer Case — If Equipped Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle forrecreational towing: CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain thatthe transfer case is fully in N (NEUTRAL) beforerecreational towing to prevent damage t...

CAUTION! Damage to the automatic transmission may occur ifthe transmission is shifted into P (PARK) with thetransfer case in N (NEUTRAL) and the engine RUN-NING. With the transfer case in N (NEUTRAL)ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting thetransmission into P (PARK) Returning to Normal Ope...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 ▫ All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 䡵 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of thesteering column as shown in the illustration. To engage the Hazard Warning lights, depress the buttonon the top of the steering column. When the HazardWarning switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash off...

Preparations Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice orslippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gearselector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE(manual transmission). On four-wheel drive vehicles,shift the transfer case to the “4L” position. WARNING! Do not attempt ...

Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to helpprevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from theedge of the roadway as possible before raising thevehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to beraised. ...

When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drivetube to the jack and connect the drive tube to theextension tube. Securely place the jack under the swaybar bracket (unless both tire’s are flat on one side, thenplace jack under shock bracket) facing forward in vehicle.Connect the jack tube extensi...

7. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. Donot install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on thespare wheel. This may result in cap damage. 8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the jackwill not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) byhand, it may be necessary to use the...

CAUTION! Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap.Do not use a twisting motion when removing thehub cap, damage to the hub cap finish may occur. CAUTION! The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two pryoff notches. Make sure that the hook of the jackhandle driver is located squarely in ...

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 insurewheel centering and maximum whee...

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 asecond time to verify that specific torque has beenachieved. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles (160km) and after 500 mi...

wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom-mended torque. Tighten the nuts to final torque inincrements. Progress around the bolt circle, tighteningthe nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened untilfinal torque is achieved. Recommended torques areshown in the following chart. DiscWhe...

2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to negative(-) post of booster battery. Connect the other end of thejumper cable to a good ground on the engine block of thevehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure a goodconnection is made, free of dirt and grease. WARNING! • Do not connect the cab...

not freeing the vehicle, may lead to transmission over-heating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with thetransmission selector in NEUTRAL for at least oneminute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This willminimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmis-sion failure during prolonged eff...

CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue avehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks fortow truck hookup or highway towing. You coulddamage your vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to preventdamage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars ...

The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and theopposite end on a towing dolly. 2–Wheel- Drive Vehicles Provided that transmission is operable, tow on a flatbedor with the front wheels rais...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 6.7L Diesel Engine . . . . 392 䡵 Engine Compartment— 5.7L Gas Engine . . . . . . 393 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 394 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . ....

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L GAS ENGINE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 7

message off. If the problem persists, the message willappear the next time the vehicle is started. This mightindicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twicein a row, the system will turn on the MalfunctionIndicator Light (MIL). Resolving the problem will turnthe MIL light off. REPLACEMENT P...

WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only that service work for whichyou have the knowledge and the proper equipment.If you have any doubt about your ability to performa service job, take your vehicle to a competentmechanic. SERVICE INFORMATION Mopar Fluids, Lubr...

NOTE: It is not possible for the manufacturer and Cummins, Inc. to anticipate every possible circumstancethat can involve a potential hazard. WARNING! To maintain your vehicle safely and avoid personalinjury, follow these guidelines: • Never spray or pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid orstarting flu...

WARNING! Do not open the high pressure fuel system with theengine running. Engine operation causes high fuelpressure. High pressure fuel spray can cause seriousinjury or death. • Important: All maintenance other than that listed in this manual, as well as some procedures listed here, MUST be perform...

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)Use SAE 15W-40 Engine Oil that meets DaimlerChrysler Materials Standard MS-10902 and theAPI CJ-4 engine oil category. Engine oil not designated by the DaimlerChrysler orCummins Material Standards and API CJ-4 should not beused, engine and exhaust system durability may...

CAUTION! Overtightening may distort the threads or damagethe filter element seal. Install the filter as specified by the filter manufacturer.Turn the filter 3/4 to one full turn after making contactwith the gasket. Check the condition of the threads and sealing surface onthe oil pan and drain plug. ...

Drive Belts (Gas Engines) Belt tension is controlled by means of an automatictensioner. No belt tension adjustments are required.However, belt and belt tensioner condition should beinspected at the specified intervals and replaced if re-quired. See your authorized dealer for service. At the mileage ...

drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con-ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi-cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown onSchedule “B”. WARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) canprovide a measure of protection in the case of engineba...

Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter (DieselEngines) CAUTION! Do not drain the fuel/water separator filter when theengine is running. CAUTION! Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a newfuel filter. There is a possibility debris could beintroduced into the fuel filter during this action. It...

trapped in the particulate filter. This message indicatesthe percentage of the particulate filter capacity that hasbeen used. By simply driving your Dodge truck at highway speedsfor as little as 45 minutes you can remedy the condition inthe particulate filter system and allow your Cumminsengine and ...

CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that the positive cable is attached to thepositive post and the negative cable is attached tothe negative post. Battery posts are marked (+)positive and negative (-) and identified on thebattery case. • If a “fast charger” is used wh...

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con-tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash handsafter handling the battery. Battery Blanket Usage A battery loses 60% of its cranking power as the batterytemperature decreases to 0°F (-18°). For the same de-crease in temperature, the engi...

Front Axle Universal Drive Joints And PivotBearings The front axle universal joint and pivot bearings arepermanently lubricated and do not require servicing. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should belubricated per...

After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for afew minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing orfreezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Mopar AllWeather Windshield Washer Solution, used with water asdirected on the container, aids cleaning action, reducesthe freezing point to avoid li...

If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amountof sediment, clean and flush with a reliable coolingsystem cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to removeall deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of oldantifreeze solution. Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturers recommended co...

Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. Thiscoolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles beforereplacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-nance period, it is important that you use the samecoolant througho...

The radiator normally remains completely full, so there isno need to remove the radiator cap unless checking forcoolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise yourservice attendant of this. As long as the engine operatingtemperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need onlybe checked once a m...

• Make sure that the radiator and coolant recoverybottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle isequipped with air conditioning, keep the front of thecondenser clean, also. • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winteroperation. If...

Brake System Power Disc Brakes (Front and Rear) Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, severalhard stops during the break-in period are recommendedto seat the linings and wear off any foreign material. Brake And Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance,ins...

WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.You could have an accident. If you see any signs ofcracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brakehoses replaced immediately. Brake Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checkedwhen per...

When checking the fluid level, the vehicle should be in alevel position. The fluid level should be 1/4” ± 1/4” (6.4mm ± 6.4 mm) below the fill hole on the 9.25” Front Axle.The fluid level should be 3/4” ± 1/4” (19 mm ± 6.4 mm)below the fill hole on 11.5” Rear Axles. Drain And Refill Vehicles operate...

Fluid Level Check – 545RFE Transmission Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normaloperating temperature 180° F (82° C). This occurs after atleast 15 mi (25 km) of driving. At normal operatingtemperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably be-tween the fingertips. Procedure For Checki...

reference holes when the transmission reaches 180° F (21°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the normaloperating temperature. CAUTION! Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50° F(10° C), it may not register on the dipstick. Do notadd fluid until the temperature is elevated enough...

the fluid level is correctly established at room tempera-ture, it should be between the HOT (upper) referenceholes when the transmission reaches 160° F - 175° F (70°C – 82° C). Remember it is best to check the level at thenormal operating temperature. CAUTION! Be aware that if the fluid temperature ...

The fluid and filter(s) should be changed and the bandsadjusted (if equipped) as specified in the MaintenanceSchedule (Section 8). Vehicles equipped with gas engines having severe usage should follow Maintenance Sched-ule “B” of the Maintenance Schedule (Section 8). Severe usage consists of: • Off-t...

or suspected. Proper maintenance of the entire vehiclewill help the effectiveness of the noise control systems. Exhaust System Inspect the entire exhaust system for leaks and damagedparts. Devices such as hangers, clamps, and U-boltsshould be tight and in good condition. Damaged compo-nents, burned ...

Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log Maintenance Log and Service Chart (Gas Engines) Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed.MILES 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 KILOME- TERS 9 600 19 000 29 000 36 000 48 0...

Maintenance Log and Service Chart (Diesel Engines) Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed.MILES 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 60,000 KILOME- TERS 12 000 24 000 36 000 48 00...

• Use Mopar 威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never toscratch the paint. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffingthat may diminish the gloss or thin out the paintfinish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as ste...

Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basiswith Mopar 威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive typecleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rearquarter window equi...

FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) An integrated Power Module is located in the enginecompartment near the battery. This center contains car-tridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuseand component may be stamped on the inside coverotherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped onthe i...

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 fuse (I.O.D.) fuselocated in the Integrated Power Module, located in theengine compartment. The I....

LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No. Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1156 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912 Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006LL Headlamp (Halogen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H13 ...

NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force tothe outer edge of the headlight assembly. 5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base ofthe headlight halogen bulb. 6. Twist connector on the side marker/turn signal/parklight bulb...

7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogenbulb in housing. 8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove headlight bulb from the housing. 9. Replace headlight or side marker/turn signal/parklight bulb. Do not touch the headlight halogen bulb. 10. Reverse procedure for installa...

2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light. 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Fuel Filter ( 6.7L Diesel Engine ) Mopar 威 Fuel Filter, P/N 05183410AA or equivalent. Must meet 7 micron rat- ing. Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturers filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel syst...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 474 䡵 Maintenance Schedules — 6.7L Turbo Diesel . . . . 474 ▫ Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 䡵 Maintenance Schedules – Gas Engines . . . . . . . . 484 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . ....

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued properfunctioning of the emission control system. These, and allother maintenance services included in thi...

Miles 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 (Kilometers) (12 000) (24 000) (36 000) (48 000) (60 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Inspect damper. X Inspect front wheel bearings. X MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU LE S

Miles 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000 (Kilometers) (72 000) (84 000) (97 000) (109 000) (121 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X Inspect fan hub. X Inspect damper. X Inspect front wheel bearings. X Replace fuel filte...

Miles 82,500 90,000 97,500 100,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (133 000) (145 000) (157 000) (161 000) (169 000) [Months] [66] [72] [78] [84] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure an...

Miles 82,500 90,000 97,500 100,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (133 000) (145 000) (157 000) (161 000) (169 000) [Months] [66] [72] [78] [84] Replace fuel filter element. X X Inspect front wheel bearings. X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 481 ...

whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙ Maintenance Schedules ⬙ section of this manual. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and followschedule “B” of the ⬙ Maintenance Schedul...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at intervalshown or 3 months, whichever comes first. X X X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pre...

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shownor 3 months, whichever comes first. X X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and c...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service ForYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 ▫ Be Reasonable With Req...

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 ...

WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms andprovisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable tothis vehicle. MOPAR 姞 PARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle o...

In Canada: If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, youshould contact the Customer Service Department imme-diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safetydefect to the Canadian government should write toTransport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigationsand Recalls, 2780 Sheff...

• Owner’s Manuals. These manuals have been prepared with the assistanceof service and engineering specialists to acquaint youwith specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included arestarting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-cedures as well as specifications, capabilities andsafety tips. Call Toll...

Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333,335Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406,407,446Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Automatic Transmission (Gas Engine Only) . . . . . 441Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,471Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Catalyst Full Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,190,204Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . ...

Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382Tow Hooks . . . . . ....

Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) . . . . . . . . . . . . 298Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,402Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 226Storage, Behind the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Storage Compartment, Center Seat . . . . . . . . . 155,157Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,179Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,173,462 UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . ...

Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,128,424 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,424 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . ...