Dodge 2009 Ram Chassis Cab - Manual

INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaintyou with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Bookletand various customer-oriented documents. You areurged to read these pub...

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

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ If You...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has thekey code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numberscan be used to order duplicate keys from your authorizeddealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbersand keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automat...

NOTE: • If you try to remove the key before you place the shiftlever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-rarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate thekey to the right slightly, then remove the key asdescribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trapthe key in the ignition c...

To Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine.If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly tothe right or left to disengage the lock. NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the rig...

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IFEQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicledoors and ignition for unauthorized operation. When thealarm is activated, the system provides both audible andvisible signals. For the first three minutes the horn willsound and the headlights and secu...

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 the doors and theVehicle Security Light will flash for 30 seconds. Check thevehicle for tampering. The Vehicle Security Alarm system w...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IFEQUIPPED The system allows you to lock or unlock the doors fromdistances up to about 23 ft (7 m) using a Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does notneed to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Three Button RKE Transmitter 1 — Lock2 ...

To Unlock the Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKEtransmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door or twiceto unlock all the doors. When the UNLOCK button ispressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, the parkinglights will flash on twice and, if installed, the cargo lampwill turn...

The Horn Chirp feature is activated when shipped fromthe assembly plant. If desired, this feature can be disabledby using the following procedure: 1. Perform this operation while standing outside thevehicle. 2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed(i.e., functional) RKE transmitter. 3. Cont...

To cancel the Panic Mode, press and release the PANICbutton on the transmitter a second time, after five sec-onds. Panic Mode will automatically cancel after threeminutes, or if the vehicle is started and exceeds 15 mph(24 km/h). During the Panic Mode, the door locks andRKE systems will function nor...

RKE Transmitter Battery Service 1. With RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flatblade or dime to pry the two halves of the RKE transmit-ter apart. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasketduring removal. 2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing thebattery, match the + sign on battery...

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 ft (91 m) away fromthe vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-mitter, which is part of your ignition key. In or...

The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum oftwo times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of onefailed start, where the remote start sequence was initiatedbut the engine stopped cranking without starting. Aftereither of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Security Alarmis alarming, or i...

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 key isin the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-...

5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door LOCKswitch in the UNLOCK direction. 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature hasbeen changed. 7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability ofthis feature. 8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode wascanceled before the feature ...

To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever UPto engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the childprotection door locks. When the system on a door isengaged, that door can only be opened by using theoutside door handle even, if the inside door LOCK is inthe UNLOCKED position. WARNING! Avo...

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 威 models. The w...

Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only) The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.Press the window switch past the detent, release, and thewindow will go down automatically. Window Lockout Switch (4-Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window con...

Power Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped The power sliding rear window switch is located on theinstrument panel below the climate controls. Press theright side of the switch to open the glass and the left sideof the switch to close the glass. Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped A locking device in the ...

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, andfront airbags for both the driver and front passenger. Ifyou will be carrying children too small for adult-sizebel...

of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking theinside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions except the Quad Cab 威 front center seating position have combination lap/shoulder belts.The belt webbing retractor is de...

WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of yourbody and can take the forces of a collision best.Wearing your belt in the wrong place could makeyour injuries in a collision much worse. You ...

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 necessary to allow the belt to go aroundyour lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latchplat...

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

WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision andleave you with no protection. Inspect the belt systemperiodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Donot disassemble or modify the system. Seat beltassemblies must be replaced after ...

2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pull theblack buckle latch plate forward from the cab back paneland insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is anaudible “click”. For proper seatbelt usage, refer “Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions” in this section. WARNING! • I...

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

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the beltaway from your neck. Press the button located on theupper belt guide, and then move it up or down to theposition that fits you best. As a guide, if y...

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward untilthe entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you willhear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt isnow in the automat...

4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound tosignify that you have successfully completed theprogramming. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert 威 ) can be reac- tivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert 威 ) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt ...

Driver And Right Front Passenger SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) – Airbag This vehicle may have front airbags for both the driverand front passenger (if equipped) as a supplement to theseat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag ismounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passen...

• Infants in rear-facing child restraints must NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger frontairbag unless the airbag is turned off (Regular Cab Vehicles Only). An airbag deployment can cause se-vere injury or death to infants in that position. Refer tothe “Passenger Airbag On/Off ...

Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch (Regular CabVehicles Only) – If Equipped The passenger front airbag is to be turned off only if thepassenger: • is an infant (less than one year old) who must ride inthe front seat because there is no rear seat, because therear seat is too small for a rear-facing infan...

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 (Regular Cab Ve-hicles Only) – If Equipped Place ...

NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply: Refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Airbag Warning 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 o...

Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling on theexcess webbing to tighten the lap portion about thechild restraint. Refer to ⬙ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode ⬙ in this section. • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening thelap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because t...

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 Regular Cabpassenger seat position and the Quad Cab 威 rea...

NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat beltsnot being used for occupant restraints are stowed and outof reach of children. It is recommended that beforeinstalling the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so theseat belt is tucked behind...

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...

Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence(Quad Cab 威 - Rear Seats) 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints andreaching between the rear glass and rear seat. The tetherstrap may be retained with an elastic band. Accessibilityto the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the s...

5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat andadjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the headrestraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat andto the anchor directly behind the right seat. 6. Install each child restraint and remove the slack in thetether strap according...

Tether Anchorage Points at All Three SeatingPositions 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 squareopening in the ...

Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bendover the front of the seat when their back is against theseat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in ...

Airbag Warning Light The airbag warning light should come on, and remain on,for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignitionswitch is first turned ON. If the light is not lit duringstarting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on,flickers or comes on while driving, have the syst...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 82 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82...

䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ 40-20-40 Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 ▫ Reclining Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ Manual Rotary Lumbar SupportAdjustmen...

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the smallcontrol under the mirror to the night position (toward therear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted whileset in the day position (toward the windshield). Themirror should be adjusted to center on the view thr...

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 lightin the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim-ming feature is activated. CAUTION! ...

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 ...

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 or rightwith the top switch, and press one of the four arrows forthe direction ...

NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the mainmirror surface. Trailer Towing Position Blindspot Mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 3

NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙ Edit ⬙ or ⬙ Delete ⬙ operations at this point. • The UConnect 威 system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through theUConnect 威 system ...

Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect 威 system Voice Training feature may be used. To enter thistraining mode, follow one of the two following proce-dures: From outside the UConnect 威 mode (e.g., from radio mode): ...

• low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speakingin North American English, French, and Spanish ac-cents, the system may not always work for ...

• low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudnessto a large degree rely on the phone and network, andnot the UConnect 威 system. • E...

General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved bythe party responsible for compliance could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment. • T...

40-20-40 Front Seat The outboard seat portions are each 40% of the totalwidth of the seat. The back of the center portion (20%)easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storagecompartment (if equipped). Each outboard seat is independently adjustable forwardor rearward and is equipped with a bac...

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

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 The power seat controls are on the outboard...

Change the seat angle by using the two toggle switches,tilting it up or down. Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located in the instrumentpanel under the climate controls. Press the switch once for High heat. Press the switch asecond time for Low heat. Pressing the switch a thir...

Low is selected just the lower light will illuminate.Flashing indicator lights on the switch indicate that theheated seat system needs servicing. See your authorizeddealer. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skinbecause of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury...

2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the grilleand push upward on the safety latch to release it beforeraising the hood. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Use a firm downward push at the front centerof the hood to ensure that both latches engage. WARNIN...

LIGHTS The headlight switch is located on the left side of theinstrument panel next to the steering wheel. Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the frontdoors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to theupward detent po...

NOTE: Quad Cab 威 models may have an optional switched dome lamp that may be operated by pressingthe lens. Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load sheddingis provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for10 minutes or...

The headlight delay time is programmable on vehiclesequipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC). For details, refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “OverheadConsole with Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3. Headlight...

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andreducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. Toremove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steelwool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Daytime...

Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand orleft-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashesto indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operationof the front and rear turn signal lights. If a defective bulbor wiring circuit is detected for the turn...

Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bypartially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-ing wheel. This will cause the High beam headlights toturn on until the lever is released. High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction lever fully toward the ste...

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

WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to an accident. 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. Windshield Washers To ...

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 10 in(254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center ofthe 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 thedire...

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes overaccelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph(40 km/h). The controls are mounted on the steeringwheel. Electronic Speed Control Buttons 1 — Resume 4 — Set 2 — Cancel 5 — Cruise 3 — Decel 6 — On/Off UNDERSTA...

NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control switchbuttons (i.e., SET and CANCEL) are operated simulta-neously, in order to ensure proper operation. The systemcan be reactivated by pushing the Electronic SpeedControl switch ON/OFF button and rees...

To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push and release theRESUME button. Resume can be used at any speed above30 mph (50 km/h). To Vary The Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is on, speed can beincreased by pressing and holding the RESUME/ACCELbutton. When the button is rele...

WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where thesystem cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and youcould lose control. An accident could be the result.Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy trafficor on roads that are winding, icy, s...

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 (AVG ECO)Trip Odometer (ODO)Elapsed Time (ET) US/M Button Reset Button UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 3

Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four tripconditions. Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.Average fuel economy is a running average of theamount of fuel used and the distance the vehicle hastraveled. When the fuel economy is re...

Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled withthe fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance isdetermined by weighted average of the instantaneousand average fuel economy, according to the current fueltank level. This is not resettable. NOTE: Significant chan...

Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. In some areas of thecountry, the difference between magnetic and geographicNorth is great enough to cause the compass to give falsereadings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be setaccording to the Compass Varian...

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS The auxiliary electrical outlet can provide power forin-cab accessories designed for use with the standard“cigar lighter” plug. The outlet is located in the instru-ment panel below and to the right of the climate controlpanel. A cap is attached to the outlet base indicating“...

CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40Seats) Your new vehicle is equipped with two adjustable cup-holders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on the cupholder door handle, on the front surface. Each open-ing in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups andmugs of various sizes. ...

Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (BucketSeats) If your new vehicle is equipped with bucket seats thereare three cupholders located on the front of the centerconsole. Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab 姞 ) — If Equipped Quad Cab 威 vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- holder that consists of two cupwells ...

STORAGE Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) —If Equipped The center portion of the seat folds down to provide anarmrest with unique storage compartments under the lid.Push the button on the front of the armrest to raise thecover. Inside there is a power outlet (if equipped),removable coin hol...

Storage and Seats (Quad Cab 姞 Models) Located in the center of the front 40–20–40 seat cushionthere is a storage compartment. Regular Cab models also have storage behind the seat. The Quad Cab 威 models provide additional storage under the rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-ment. ...

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery baghandles are built into the back panel of the cab, behindthe rear seat. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster and Heated SideviewMirrors — If Equipped The electric rear window defroster and heatedsideview mirrors are...

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 UNDERSTANDING THE...

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...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 ▫ ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Headlight Switch 6 - Passenger Airbag 11 - Exhaust Brake Switch* 16 - Parking Brake Release Lever 2 - Air Outlets 7 - Glove Compartment 12 - Power Sliding Back Glass Switch* 17 - Adjustable Pedal Control Switch* 3 - Instrument Cluster 8 - Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch*...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Check Gauges This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, EngineOil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gauges indicate a reading either too high or too low.Examine the gauges carefully, and follow the instructionscontained below for each indicated problem. NOTE: W...

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. NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either e...

The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed toexceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system coulddamage your vehicle. If temp...

engine is running, immediate service is required and youmay experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may requiretowing. The light will come on when the ignition is firstturned on and remain on for 15 seconds as a bulb check.If the light does not come on...

26. Low Fuel Light This light illuminates when the pointer is between“E” and 1/8 indication mark (approximately 15%of tank volume) 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) thereis reserve fuel capacity...

3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right sideTune/Audio control to set the minutes. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Audiocontrol. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait approximatelyfive seconds. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIOWITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDSF...

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 volume control turns continuously (360degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning thevolume control to the righ...

AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will display.Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase ordecrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a second time and MIDwill displ...

Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD AudioPlay) NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACCposition to operate the radio. • Note: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs(CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritablecompact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3tracks and multise...

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. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected tr...

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album titleare supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is notsupported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are notsupported. Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, theradio checks all files ...

LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) LOAD/ EJECT - Load Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push-button with the corresponding number wherethe CD is being loaded. The radio will displayPLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙ LOAD DISC ⬙ insert the CD into the play...

SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE-DISC)RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO ANDHANDS-FREE PHONE CAPABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate ...

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 ...

Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con-trol. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the TUNE/AUDIOcontrol to set the minutes. The minutes will begin toblink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the TUNE/AUDIO control...

Operating 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...

SCAN Button (CD Mode) Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track.To stop the scan function, press the button a second time. EJECT Button (CD Mode) Press this button and the disc will unload andmove to the entrance for easy removal. Theunit will switch to the last selected mode. If ...

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. ...

number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site atwww.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana-dian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumber (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available whencalling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius IdentificationNumb...

Storing And Selecting Preset Channels In addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM preset stations, youmay also commit 12 satellite stations to pushbuttonmemory. These satellite channel preset stations will noterase any AM or FM preset memory stations. Follow thememory preset procedures that apply to your rad...

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. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings cancause intermitt...

If you press the switch up or down twice it plays thesecond track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left-hand switch has nofunction in this mode. CD/DVD MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the followingprecautions: 1. Handle the disc by its e...

CLIMATE CONTROLS The controls for the heating and ventilation system in thisvehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfortcontrols can be set to obtain desired interior conditions. Heater Only — If Equipped The mode control (at the right of thecontrol panel) can be set in any of thefollo...

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 small dots. Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in theinstrument panel. Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Lev...

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. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate co...

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 leftposition. Temperature Control The rotary knob at the center of thecontrol...

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. Refer to “FastCooldown” in this section. Mode Control The mode control allows you tochoose from several...

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 boththe driver and front passenger. The blue area of the scaleindicates cooler temperatures, while the red area...

Operating Tips Chart 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ After Starting...

NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must bedepressed to shift out of PARK. Tip Start FeatureDo not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition key briefly to START position, and release it. The starter motor willcontinue to run, but will automat...

DRIVE position. Pull the shift lever toward you whenshifting into REVERSE, SECOND, FIRST or PARK, orwhen shifting out of PARK. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK orNEUTRAL position into another gear range. PARK This gear position supplements the parking brake bylocking the tr...

NOTE: Use caution when operating a heavily loaded vehicle in SECOND or FIRST gear selections in highambients as torque converter slip can impose significantadditional heat load on the cooling system. Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec-tronically controlled four...

The transmission will downshift from Overdrive toDRIVE if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed atvehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). 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 shi...

economy) and automatic closed-throttle downshifts to3rd gear are performed (for improved braking) whendriving conditions warrant. Pressing the “TOW HAULO/D OFF” button a second time to select O/D OFF willdisable 4th and 5th gear completely, which should elimi-nate any excessive transmission shifting...

Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted TransferCase 2H ⇔ 4H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with thevehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion,shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if you momentarily...

• Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehiclecompletely stopped, however difficulty may occur dueto the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned.Several attempts may be required for clutch teethalignment and shift completion to occur. The preferredmethod is with the vehicle rolling...

NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by depressing the recessed button located on the lowerleft hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfercase NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing only. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in thissection for specific procedures o...

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 transfer case will not shift. NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requirements ...

4WD LOW 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). N NEUTRAL - Disenga...

remain ON and the newly selected position indicatorlight will continue to flash until all the requirementsfor the selected position have been met. To retry a shift:return the control knob back to the original position,make certain all shift requirements have been met,wait five seconds and try the sh...

3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (notflashing), shift transmission back into gear. Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF orRUNN...

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 ...

positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause in-creased tire wear and damage to the driveline compo-nents. NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by depressing the recessed button located on the lowerleft hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to...

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 transfer case will not shift. NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requirements...

remain ON and the newly selected position indicatorlight will continue to flash until all the requirementsfor the selected position have been met. To retry a shift:return the control knob back to the original position,make certain all shift requirements have been met,wait five seconds and try the sh...

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...

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 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 pre...

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...

WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steeringassist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the endof the steering wheel travel will increase the steeringfluid temperature and it...

PARKING BRAKE The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below thelower left corner of the instrument panel. To release theparking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. NOTE: The instrument cluster red brake warning light will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brakeis applied...

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 the transmissionin PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle toroll and cause damage or injury. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattend...

The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop toprovide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motormakes a low humming noise during operation. This isnormal. When you are in a severe braking condition involvinguse of the ABS, you will experience some pedal drop asthe vehicle comes to a complete s...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 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. ...

molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards and it begins with the tire diameter moldedinto the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT. Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire...

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

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 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...

To determine the maximum loading conditions of yourvehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight ofoccupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs orXXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage andtrailer tongue weight (if applicable) shoul...

When adjusting inflation pressure to a tire and wheelassembly mounted on a vehicle, use Remote MountAutomatic Inflation Kit (similar to model number #27-cc1021234, available from TEAM PSE (PENTASTAR Ser-vice Equipment-Phone number 1-800-734-4334). NOTE: Never attempt to re-inflate a tire and wheel a...

WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi-mum load is dangerous. The added strain on yourtires could cause them to fail. You could have aserious accident resulting in serious injury or death.Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capac-ity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 k...

These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depthbecomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to thetread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at thispoint. Life of Tire The serv...

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 an accident result-ing in serious injury or death. ...

• On 4X2 vehicles, class “U” snow chains are permittedon the rear wheels only of vehicles equipped withLT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/80R17 sizetires. • On 4X4 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) vehicles, class “U”snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only onvehicles equipped with LT265/70R17. CAUT...

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear atunequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns.These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of ti...

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! 4500/5500 Dual Rear Tires have only one approveddir...

CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives which are now beingsold as octane enhancers is not recommended.Many of these products contain high concentra-tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicleperformance problems resulting from the use ofsuch fuels or additives is not the responsibilit...

WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with propermaintenance. Have the exhaust system inspectedevery time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor-mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired,drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL The fuel tank filler tube has a restrict...

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 MIL toturn on. NOTE: Tighten the gas cap 1...

Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effecton the way your vehicle steers and handles and the waythe brakes operate. CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWRor the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do,parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change theway your veh...

measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on avehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must besupported by the scale. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicleand trailer when weighed in combination. (Note thatGCWR ratings include a ...

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) Class IV - ExtraHeavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck Greater than 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) Refer t...

Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight inthe front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of theGross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of yourvehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in therear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side ...

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installedoptions must be considered as part of the total load onyour vehicle. Refer to “Tire and Loading Informationplacard” under “Tire Safety ...

• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause aloss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-sis structure or tires. • Safety chains must always be used between yourvehicle and ...

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

NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. Towing Tips — Tow/Haul (If Equipped) To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat-ing, turn the “TOW HAUL OD/OFF” feature ON whendriving in hilly areas or shift the transmission to Driveposition 2 on more severe grades. Tow...

Dodge Body Builders Guide. See your authorized dealer,installer or snowplow manufacturer for this information.There are unique electrical systems that must be con-nected to properly assure operator safety and preventoverloading vehicle systems. WARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adv...

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...

Over the Road Operation With SnowplowAttached The blade restricts air flow to the radiator and causes theengine to operate at higher than normal temperatures.Therefore, when transporting the plow, angle the bladecompletely and position it as low as road or surfaceconditions permit. Do not exceed 40 ...

• Operate with transfer case in 4L when plowing smallor congested areas where speeds are not likely toexceed 15 mph (24 km/h). At higher speeds operate in4H. • Vehicles with automatic transmissions should use 4Lrange when plowing deep or heavy snow for extendedperiods of time to avoid transmission o...

Recreational Towing – 4-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Failure to follow these requirements can cause severedamage to the transmission and/or transfer case. NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift trans- fer cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL for recreationaltowing. Automatic transmissions mus...

3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position, but do notstart the engine. 4. Depress the brake pedal. 5. Shift transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object,depress the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL button forfour seconds. 7. After shift is completed and the NEUT...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 ▫ 3500 Models — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 ▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 ▫ Jacking Instructions ...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is mounted on thetop of the steering column. Press the button on the top of the steering column to turnon the Hazard Warning flasher. When the Hazard Warn-ing flasher is activated, all directional turn signals willflash off and on to warn onco...

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never put any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or runthe engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If youneed to get...

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...

6. Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite the jackingposition. For example, if the right frontwheel is being changed, block the leftrear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking Instructions Instructions WARNING! Carefu...

WARNING! (Continued) • If working on or near a roadway, be extremelycareful of motor traffic. • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated aresecurely stowed, spares must be stowed with thevalve stem facing the ground. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. 1. If equipped, remove the spare wheel, j...

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 tires are flat on one side, thenplace jack under shock bracket) facing forward in vehicle.Connect the jack tube extensio...

7. Install wheel center cap (if equipped) and removewheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheelcenter caps on the spare wheel. This may result in capdamage. 8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the jackwill not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel) by hand,it may be necessar...

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...

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 Tightening Pattern (8 Studs) Tightening Pattern (10 Studs) 324 WHAT TO...

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

To Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped Refer to Upfitters Body Builders Guide for informationon stowing your spare tire (if equipped). HOISTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jackinglocations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca-tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist mus...

WARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as thiscould establish a ground connection and personalinjury could result. 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 the At...

vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure a goodconnection is made, free of dirt and grease. WARNING! • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of thedischarge battery. The resulting electrical sparkcould cause the battery to explode. • During cold weather when temperatures are be-low fre...

With Portable Starting Unit There are many types of these units available. Follow themanufacturer’s instructions for necessary precautionsand operation. CAUTION! It is very important that the starting unit operatingvoltage does not exceed 12-Volts DC or damage tobattery, starter motor, alternator, o...

NOTE: The transfer case must be in the neutral position, and the transmission must be in PARK (automatic trans-mission), or in gear (manual transmission) to tow a4-Wheel Drive vehicle with one end of the vehicle raised. The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable me...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment— 5.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . 336 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 336 䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 䡵 Dealer Service . . . . . ....

ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Battery 11 — Coolant Pressure Cap 6 — Integrated P...

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Vehicles with 5.7L engines are equipped with a sophisti-cated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. Thissystem monitors the performance of the emissions, en-gine, and automatic transmission control systems. Whenthese systems are operating properly, your vehicle ...

appear 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 PARTS Use of genuine MOPAR 威 parts for normal/scheduled...

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed yourvehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixedmaintenance intervals, there are other items that shouldoperate satisfactorily without periodic maintena...

Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changesare followed. Materials Added to Engine Oil Do not add supplemental materials, other than leakdetection dyes, to yo...

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 necessaryfor repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one isnear the engine compartment...

WARNING! (Continued) • Battery posts, terminals and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds. Wash handsafter handling. 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 negati...

WARNING! (Continued) • The air conditioning system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. To avoid risk of personalinjury or damage to the system, adding refrigerantor any repair requiring lines to be disconnectedshould be done by an experienced repair person. NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved ...

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

WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park overmaterials that can burn. Such materials might begrass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaustsystem. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areaswhere your exhaust system can contact anything thatcan burn. In unusual situations i...

CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use withPropylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti-freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based enginecoolant (antifreeze) is not recommended. Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant (antifreeze) that allows e...

NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) andwill require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze)changes. Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of enginecoolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that eng...

Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) isa regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Checkwith your local authorities to determine the disposalrules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol bas...

If an examination of your engine compartment shows noevidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may besafely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in theradiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. ...

Lubricant Selection Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in thissection for the correct fluid type. NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will result in corrosion and possible failure of differentialcomponents. Operation of the vehicle in water, as may beencountered in some o...

6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level onboth sides. The fluid level should be between the HOT(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat-ing temperature. Verify that a solid coating of oil is seenon both sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add asrequired into the...

NOTE: If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter should be changed. It is important that proper lubricant is used in thetransmission. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and GenuineParts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Special Additives Automatic Transmission Flu...

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

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

Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter andless susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and thereforedifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses an...

Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution orlukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from thevehicle to wash them. Repl...

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...

1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two bolts from the front of the headlighthousing. 3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 7

Fog Lights 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connectorcounterclockwise 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing. 2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs andhousing. 374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light. 2. Rotate the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and pull it from the light assembly. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 7

3. Pull the bulb straight from its socket and replace. 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUID AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons 197 Liters Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) (For vehiclesoperating under a gross combined weight rating less than 14,000 lbs.) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters...

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant Antifreeze/Coolant 5–Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid OrganicAdditive Technology) Engine Oil (5.7L Engine) (For ve-hicles operating under a gross com-bined weight rating less than 14,000 lbs....

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 382 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 ▫ 5.7L Gas Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 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...

At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Lubricate outer tie rod ends. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance itemsmay result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the followingpag...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 401 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 ▫ 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...

WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certainvehicle components contain, or emit, chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer andbirth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certainproducts of component wear contain,...

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153),or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.20590. You can also obtain other information about motorvehicle safety from h...

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

Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 340Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . ...

Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172,175,189,195Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203Compass . . . . . . . . ....

Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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