Dodge 2010 Dakota - Manual

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 MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay lead to an accident resulting in serious injury ordeath. 1 INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ To Man...

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...

3. Remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder. NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become temporarilytrapped in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate thekey to the right slightly, then remove the key as de-scribed. If a malfunction occ...

CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove the key from the ignition and lock all thedoors when 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 p...

Locking Doors With A Key You can insert the key into the door lock cylinder witheither side up. To lock the driver’s door, turn the keyrearward. To unlock the driver’s door, turn the keyforward. For external door lock lubrication, refer to“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. STEER...

SENTRY KEY 姞 — IF EQUIPPED The Sentry Key 威 prevents unauthorized vehicle opera- tion by disabling the engine. The system does not need tobe armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardlessof whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embeddedelectron...

3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. Inaddition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position andremove the second key. 4. Insert a b...

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doorsand ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve-hicle Security Alarm is activated it will provide bothaudible and visible signals. The horn will sound repeat-edly for the three minutes and the headlights, ...

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect yourvehicle; however, you can create conditions where theVehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If youremain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKEtransmitter, the alarm will sound when you pull the doorhandle to exit. NOTE: You may ac...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors oractivate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approxi-mately 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to bepointed at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE: The lin...

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, and theparking lights will flash twice. The system can be programmed to unlock a...

Horn Chirp Programming The horn chirp feature is shipped from the assemblyplant activated. If desired, this feature can be disabled byusing the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on the RKE trans-mitter. 2. After holding the LOCK button for four seconds, alsopress the PANIC butto...

4. Test the Flash Lamps With Lock feature while outsideof the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKEtransmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and thekey removed. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the VehicleSecurity Ala...

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normaldistance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected lifeof battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio stationtower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobileor C...

WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage orconfined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause seriousinjury or death when inhaled. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittersaway from children. ...

• The hazard switch is pressed • The transmission is moved out of PARK • The brake pedal is pressed To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving theVehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time,or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut dow...

DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks All the doors can be manually locked from the inside bypushing down the door lock plunger, located on the doortrim panel. Both front doors may be opened from theinside with the door lock plunger in the down or lockedposition. Manual Door Lock Plunger 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEF...

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

If you press the power door LOCK switch while the keyis in the ignition, and any front door is open, the powerlocks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key,or closing the door, will allow the locks to operate. Achime will sound if the...

Auto Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle whenany door is opened. This will occur only after the vehiclehas been shifted into the PARK position after the vehiclehas been driven (shifted out of PARK and the doorsclosed). Auto Unlock Feature Program...

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. To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever upto engage the locks, and down to disengage the child-protection locks. W...

• For emergency exit with the system engaged, movethe door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, rolldown the window and open the door with the outsidedoor handle. WINDOWS Power Windows The control on the left front door has up-down switchesthat give you finger-tip control of all the power windows.The...

WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could be seri-ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in theignition. A child could operate power windows,other controls, or move the vehicle. Auto-D...

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

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

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 latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up thewebbing as far a...

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...

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing toallow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision andleave you with no protection. ...

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you willprefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,you will prefer a higher position. When you release theanchorage, try to move it down to make sure that it islocked in the desired position. NOTE: The adjuster has an easy up (EZ Up) feat...

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 Automatic Locking Mode. How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combina...

4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound tosignify that you have successfully completed theprogramming. BeltAlert 威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although BeltAlert 威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminatewhile the driver’s sea...

center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbagis mounted in the instrument panel, above the glovecompartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed onthe airbag covers. NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. The Advanced Front Airbags have a mu...

The system includes sensors adjacent to both front andrear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy theSABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag occu-pant protection. WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right SideAirbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stackluggage or o...

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

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction isnoted. The diagnostics also record the nature of themalfunction. WARNING! Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags toprotect you ...

deploy the SABIC airbags, depending on severity andtype of collision. In these events, the ORC will deploy theSABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle. A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the sidecurtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushesthe outside edge of the head...

• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long asthe battery has power or until the ignition key isremoved. • Unlock the doors automatically. If a Deployment Occurs The airbags are designed to deflate immediately afterdeployment. NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisi...

WARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannotprotect you in another collision. Have the airbags,seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seatbelt retractor assembly replaced by an authorizeddealer as soon as possible. Also, have the OccupantRestraint Controller (ORC) system se...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad-vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflateaccidentally or may not function properly if modi-fications are made. Take your vehicle to an autho-rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser-vice. If your seat, including your trim ...

by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but areless than one year old. Both types of child restraints areheld in the vehicle by the seat belt or the LATCH childrestraint anchorage system. (Refer to “LATCH - ChildSeat Anchorage System”.) • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the f...

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

provides for the installation of the child restraint withoutusing the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the childrestraint using lower anchorages and upper tether strapsfrom the child restraint to the vehicle structure. LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now available.However, because...

Crew Cab • The Crew Cab second row seat has lower anchoragesthat are capable of accommodating LATCH- compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments at all three seating posi-tions. Child seats with fixed lower attachments mustbe installed in the outboard positions only. Re...

anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectorsover the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seatcover material. Then, attach the tether strap to theanchorage located on the back of the seat, being careful toroute the tether strap to provide the most direct pathbetween the anchor and ...

2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor located atthe bottom rear of the seat. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulledtight. Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Extended Cab) 1. Route the child restraint tether strap through therouting loop, located directly behind...

2. Route the tether strap across to the center tetheranchorage. The center tether is located behind the slidedoor in the center of the vehicle, between the two seatingpositions. 3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchorstrap is pulled tight. Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat ...

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 the anchorpositions directly behind th...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat andusing a seat belt properly. Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO), which i...

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

▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 ▫ Manual Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 ▫ Front Seats Manual Seat Recliners . . . . . . . . 121 ▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment —If Equipped ...

䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . 138 ▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ To Set a Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal andvertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should beadjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the smallcontrol under the mirror to the night position (toward th...

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

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger sideconvex mirror will look smaller and farther awaythan they really are. Relying too much on yourpassenger side mirror could cause you to collide withanother vehicle or other object. Use your insidemirror when judging the size or distance of...

To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the leftor right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wandin the direction you want the mirror to move. When youare finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to thecenter position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. WARNING! Vehicle...

Uconnect™ Phone Button Depending on the vehicle options, either theradio or the mirror will contain the two controlbuttons (Uconnect™ Phone button) and (Voice Command button) that will en- able you to access the system. Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra-dio. The indivi...

• Automatic download and update, if supported, beginsas soon as the Bluetooth 威 wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after youstart the vehicle. • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down-loaded and updated every time a phone is connectedto the Uconnect™ Pho...

NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth 威 OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if theyare already connected to any system via Bluetooth 威 , and you may see a message on the phone display thatthe Bluetooth 威 link is busy. In thi...

After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook,you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry inthe phonebook, call the number you just edited, or returnto the main menu. ⬙ Phonebook Edit ⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in thephonebook...

Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through theUconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on yourcellular service plan. For example, if your cellular serviceplan provides three-way calling, this feature can beaccessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check withyour cellular s...

NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the countrywhere the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. andCanada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may notbe applicable with the available cellular service and area. • If supported, this number may be programmable onsome systems. To do this, ...

Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by theUconnect™ Phone. For best results, the Voice Trainingsession should be completed when the vehicle is parkedwith the engine running, all windows closed, and theblower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. Thesystem will adap...

• When navigating through an automated system suchas voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end ofspeaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙ Send. ⬙ • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle isnot in motion is recommended. • It is not recommended to store similar soundingnames in the ...

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...

NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands. Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™Voice “Voice Training” feature may be use...

Manual Seat Adjustment The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near thefloor. Lift the lever and move the seat to the desiredposition. Release the bar to lock the seat into position. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on theseat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. WARNIN...

return the seatback to its normal position. Using bodypressure, lean forward and rearward on the seat to besure the seatback is locked. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that theshoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.In a collision you could slide under the seat belt ...

The seat angle can also be adjusted by using the twotoggle switches, tilting it up or down. 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. Adjusta...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat that insulatesagainst heat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in aseat that has been overheated could cause seriousburns due to the increased surface temperature ofthe seat. CAUTION! Repeated over...

2. Then push the safety latch lever up while lifting thegrille with your hand. It is located at the bottom center ofthe grille. Lift the hood, and the gas filled props will hold it open. CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Use a firm downward push at the center fron...

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 (rotatingwheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to thesecond upward det...

“Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are re-quired during the day. If the dimmer control is not in thisposition, the audio display may be difficult to read if theheadlights are on during the daytime. NOTE: Club Cab 威 /Quad Cab 威 models may have an optional switched dome lamp that is operated ...

Headlight Delay To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with aheadlight delay that will leave the headlight on for60 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition isturned OFF while the headlight switch is on, and then theheadlight switch is cycled off. The headlights will remainon for 60...

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and thereforedifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. 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...

Cargo Light — If Equipped The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on cargobutton. The cargo lights will also turn on for 30 secondswhen the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UN-LOCK button is pressed, as part of the Illuminated Entryfeature. Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is loc...

NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there isa very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside lightbulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever ismoved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb isdefective. • If a turn signal has been left on for a minimum of1 mile (...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever is located on the left side of thesteering column. Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in themultifunction lever. Turn the end of the multifunctionlever to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper System Th...

The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob untilit enters the LO continual speed position. The delay canbe regulated from a maximum of about 18 secondsbetween cycles, to a cycle every two seconds. The delayintervals will double in duration when the vehicle speedis 10 mph (16 km) or less. NO...

TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering columnupward or downward. The tilt lever is located on thesteering column, below the turn signal lever. Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock thesteering column. With one hand firmly on the steeringwheel, move the steerin...

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

Tapping the ACCEL button once will result in a speedincrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). Each time the button istapped, speed increases so that tapping the button threetimes will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h). Tapping the DECEL button once will result in a speeddecrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). Each time the ...

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...

Courtesy/Reading Lights Near the front of the console are two courtesy/readinglights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door isopened, when the dimmer control is rotated to thecourtesy light position (fully upward position), or whenthe UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote KeylessEnt...

RESET Button Use the RESET button to reset the following displays: • Average Fuel Economy • Trip Odometer • Elapsed time. STEP Button Use the STEP button to choose, or cycle through, the fourtrip conditions. RESET Button STEP Button 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143

Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within two secondswhile in any of the three resettable displays (AVG ECO,ODO, ET), the GLOBAL RESET will reset all threedisplays. Compass/Temperature Display WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F (0° C), the road surface m...

If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol doesnot appear, you must manually put the compass into the“Calibration” mode. To Put Into a Calibration Mode Turn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button tochange the display between VAR (compass ...

Outside Temperature Because the ambient temperature sensor is located underthe hood, engine temperature can influence the displayedtemperature; therefore, temperature readings are slowlyupdated when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph(30 km/h) or during stop-and-go driving. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQU...

Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garagewhile training. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)from the HomeLink 威 buttons while keeping the HomeLink 威 display in view. For optimal training, point the battery end of t...

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

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

When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element is used,it heats when pushed in and pops out automaticallywhen ready for use. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. NOTE: • To ensure proper operation a MOPAR 威 knob and element must be used. • Do not exceed ...

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

A two-cavity cupholder is available on all Crew Cabs,with rear seats mounted on the floor. REAR CRATE ’N GO 姞 STORAGE — IF EQUIPPED The rear Crate ’n Go 威 storage, located under the rear seat lower cushion, consists of two removable, collapsiblestorage crates. To open the crates, lift upward on the ...

To remove the crate, press on the release lever, located onthe ends of the base, and lift up on the crate. To install the crate into the base, insert the crate into theinboard slot and push down on the outboard side of thecrate, then snap into place. To collapse the crate, push the crate end flaps i...

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Retainer hooks, which will hold plastic grocery baghandles, are built into the back panel of the cab. CONSOLE FEATURES — IF EQUIPPED Floor Console Features The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas-senger’s seat has the following features: • Miscellaneous sto...

To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the endcap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on thebottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end of therail. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped The rear window defroster button is located on theright-side of the Ai...

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

TAILGATE Tailgate Removal To simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang,the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these steps: 1. Open the tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box whilemaintaining a 45 degree angle. 3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on ...

To reinstall the tailgate, do the following: 1. Slide the tailgate onto the driver’s side pivot. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and insert it intothe passenger side pivot. 3. Clip the cables to the box. Two–Position Tailgate/Upper Load Platform Your tailgate can be opened to the full-open...

4. Snap the tailgate support cable between the cableguide and the tailgate bumper. Do this on both sides ofthe tailgate. To return the tailgate to the full-open position: 1. Lift up on the tailgate. 2. Remove both cables from between the cable guidesand the tailgate bumpers, and lower the tailgate. ...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 174 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 ▫ C...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Glove Compartment 11 — Transfer Case Switch* 2 — Air Outlets 7 — Radio 12 — Speed Control Switches 3 — Demister Outlets 8 — Climate Controls 13 — Hood Release 4 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Power Outlet 14 — Parking Brake Release 5 — Airbags 10 — Heated...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tankwhen ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates thatthe engine cooling system i...

19. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) – If Equipped The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) lightinforms you of a problem with the ETC system.If a problem is detected, the light will come onwhile the engine is running. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually bedriva...

WARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referencedabove, can reach higher temperatures than in normaloperating conditions. This can cause a fire if youdrive slowly or park over flammable substances suchas dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This couldresult in death or serious injury to ...

23. Airbag Warning Light The airbag warning light will illuminate andremain lit for six to eight seconds when theignition is first turned ON. If the light does notilluminate when the ignition is first turned ON, or the light stays on or comes on while driving, have theairbag system checked by an aut...

29. 4WD LOW Indicator This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is inthe four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front andrear driveshafts are mechanically locked to-gether forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gearreduction ratio to provide increased...

MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREORADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER(MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Swi...

SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select betweenthe following items: NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button toselect an entry and make changes. • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will al...

Subtitles — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitleOff or On. Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audiodynamic range. The default is set to ⬙ High, ⬙ and under this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if thesetting is ⬙ ...

You may add a second station to each pushbutton byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displaywindow. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 inboth AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM,and 12 Satellite (if equipped) sta...

SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on theCD currently playing. TIME Button (CD MODE) Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player ...

The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 • 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 three- character extension) • Level 2: 3...

LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folderson the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done byturning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting afolder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob willbegin playing the files contained in that fol...

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear inthe box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch thescreen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis-played to change the current setting. Show...

Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio Uconnect 威 gps — RER Only The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized tothe time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite. Thesatellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is theworldwide standard for time. This makes the system’sclock very ac...

2. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, theclock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear inthe box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch thescreen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis-played to change the current setting. ...

MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREORADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Con...

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radiowill remain tuned to the new station until you makeanother selection. Holding either button will bypassstations without stopping, until you release it. TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the timeand radio frequency. Clock S...

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

If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radioON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode andbegin to play when you insert the disc. The display willshow the track number, and index time in minutes andseconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. CAUTION! • This CD player will accept...

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

Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3extension may cause playback problems. The radio isdesigned to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and willnot play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compre...

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

SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select betweenthe following items: • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning theTUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting thehours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to setthe minutes. T...

SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) 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 right SEEK button to move to the next ran-domly selected track. Press the SET/...

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...

SOUND BOX OPERATION The Sound Box includes one subwoofer, two tweetersand lights that pulsate with the music. The lights can be: turned off, on constantly, or pulse withthe beat of the music. To control the lights, select one ofthe following three positions: Switch Position Light Operation 1 Pulse (...

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

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

• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in theform of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings cancause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna cancause signal blockage. Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Multimedia(Satellite) M...

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

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

CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the nexttrack on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch oncewill go to the beginning of the current track or to thebeginning of the previous track if it is within one secondafter the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up ...

RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on inyour vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance fromyour radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminatedby relocating the cellular phone antenna. This conditionis not harmful to the radio. If your rad...

A light at the top of the SNOWFLAKE button shows thatthe air conditioning is on. Press the button a second timeto turn the air conditioning off. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticedwhen the air conditioning compressor is on. This is anormal occurrence as the compressor will cycle o...

Floor Outside air flows primarily through the floor out-lets located under the instrument panel. 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 wind...

Temperature Control The rotary knob at the center of thecontrol panel controls the temperatureof the interior air. You can choose yourdegree of comfort by rotating theknob. The coldest temperature settingis to the extreme left (blue region) andthe warmest setting is to the extreme right (red region)...

When using the air conditioner in extremely heavytraffic, in hot weather, especially when towing a trailer,additional engine cooling may be required. If this situa-tion is encountered, operate the transmission in a lowergear and set the air conditioner to recirculation mode.Operating the air conditi...

Operation Tips Chart 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather(Below –20°F Or –29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25...

▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 308 䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 ▫ Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 ▫ Curb Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 ▫ Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup maycause serious injury or death. Automatic Transmission Start ...

WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARKor NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher thanidle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brakepedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forwardor in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicleand hit someone or somethin...

When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying aheavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch. This will improveperformance and reduce the potential for transmissionoverheating or failure due to excessive shifting. Whenoper...

The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in theinstrument cluster to indicate when the switch has beenactivated. Pressing the switch a second time restoresnormal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired,the switch must be pressed each time the engine isstarted. Torque Converter Clutch A feat...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED NV233/243 GII Transfer Case OperatingInformation/Precautions The NV233/243 is an electric-shift transfer case and isoperated by the transfer case switch, which is located onthe instrument panel. The NV233/243 transfer case provides four mode posi-tions: • Two...

positions are designed for loose or slippery road surfacesonly. Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW posi-tions on dry hard-surfaced roads may cause increasedtire wear and damage to the driveline components. NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the recessed button located ...

WARNING! Always engage the parking brake when poweringdown the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD Warning Light” isilluminated. Not engaging the parking brake mayallow the vehicle to roll, which may cause personalinjury. NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. The...

Shifting Procedure – NV233/243 Transfer Case NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer casewill not shift, the indicator light for the previous positionwill remain ON, and the newly-selected position indica-tor light will continue to flas...

Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), or completely stopped. USEEITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Preferred Procedure 1. With the engine running, slow the vehicle to 2 to3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 3. While still rolling, turn ...

LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL — IFEQUIPPED The limited-slip differential provides additional tractionon snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel. It improves tractionwhen there is a difference between the characteristics ofthe surface under the right and left rear wheels. Duringnormal driving and corne...

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...

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

WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damageor injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmissionin PARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle toroll and cause damage or injury. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunatten...

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

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

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

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire,however, the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including thedate code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of bl...

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

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

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

Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always“cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressureis defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has notbeen driven for at least three hours or driven less than1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tireinflation pressu...

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 injure some-one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 secondscontinuously when you are stuck, and do not...

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 the spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result i...

CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructionson method of installation, operating speed, andconditions for usage. Always use the lower sug-gested operating speed of the chain manufacturerif different than the speed recommended by themanufacturer. These cautions apply to a...

The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross”shown in the following diagram. This rotation patterndoes not apply to some directional tires that must not bereversed. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warnthe driver of a low tire pressure based ...

• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure inthe tire. Base System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wirelesstechnology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors tomonitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to eachwheel ...

General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired...

E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain-ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanolcontent may void the vehicle’s warranty. If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • ope...

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. FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) — IFEQUIPPED E85 Ge...

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

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

ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door. Whenfueling, the cap may be placed on the inside of the fillerdoor. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacementcap is for use with this vehicle. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions ...

WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine isrunning. This is in violation of most state andfederal regulations and will cause the “Malfunc-tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into aportable container that is inside of a vehicle...

VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certificationlabel affixed to the driver’s side door. This label contains the month and year of manufacture,Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle WeightRating (...

should then be determined separately to be sure that theload is properly distributed over front and rear axle.Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of eitherthe front or rear axles has been exceeded but the totalload is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must beshifted from front to rear...

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

WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitchmay reduce handling, stability, and braking per-formance, and could result in an accident. • Weight-Distributing Systems may not be compat-ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with yourhitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable rec-rea...

EXAMPLE — With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE — Improper Adjustment of Weight- Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 315

Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alter-ations to the standard equipment. Your vehicle may befactory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighingover 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow PrepPackag...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer WeightRatings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following websiteaddresses: • http:// www.dodge.com • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada) Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% o...

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,must be considered as part of the total load on yourvehicle. Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Load-ing Information Placard” in ...

− Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)loaded, it should have its own brakes and theyshould be of adequate capacity. Failure to do thiscould lead to acc...

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

Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing the trailer in an area away from heavytraffic. Automatic Transmission The “DRIVE” range can be selected when towing. How-ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, theTOW/HAUL feature should be selected. NOTE...

NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. Tow/Haul – If Equipped To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat-ing, turn the TOW/HAUL feature ON when driving inhilly areas or shift the transmission to Drive position 2 onmore severe grades. Electronic Speed Control –...

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

6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, pressthe transfer case NEUTRAL button for four seconds. 7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL lightcomes on, release the NEUTRAL button. 8. Start the engine. 9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. 10. Release the brake pedal for fiv...

longer met during the four second timer, then theNEUTRAL indicator light will flash continuously untilall requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL buttonis released. • The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take placeand for the position indicator lights to be operable. Ifthe key in not ON, the...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 ▫ Tire Changing ...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the topof the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warningflasher. When the switch is activated, all directionalturn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an ...

Jack Screw Jack Stowage Location (Crew Cab) 334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING! The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires only.The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle forservice purposes, unless suitable supports are placedunder the vehicle as a safety measure. The vehicleshould be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoidicy or slippery areas. Removin...

• Rotate clockwise to stow the spare tire. Inserting Lug Wrench and Extension Turning Lug Wrench and Extension 336 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare toavoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or otherpower tools is not recommended and can damage thewinch. Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! Getting under a j...

Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid icy orslippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of thevehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough offthe road to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Set the par...

WARNING! (Continued) • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatictransmission in PARK; a manual transmission inREVERSE. • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on ajack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on ...

NOTE: Before raising the wheel off the ground, makesure that the jack will not damage surrounding truckparts and adjust the jack position as required. 5. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise thevehicle until the wheel just clears the surface. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessa...

WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orhard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al-ways stow the jack, tools and the extra tire and wheelin the places provided. 8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow thereplaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described...

To Stow the Flat or Spare Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide thewheel retainer through the center of the wheel andposition it properly across the wheel opening. For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stowwith the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle. Rotate the ...

WARNING! When temperatures are below the freezing point,electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do notattempt jump-starting because the battery could rup-ture or explode and cause personal injury. Batterytemperature must be brought above freezing pointbefore attempting a jump-start. Preparat...

WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime theignition switch is on. You can be injured bymoving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands orbracelets that might make an inadvertent electricalcontact. You could be seriou...

8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 10. Reinstall the air intake duct. If frequent jump-starting is required to ...

idle with the shift lever 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 efforts to free a stuckvehicle. CAUTION! Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fastmay lead to trans...

WARNING! • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuckvehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injuryor death. • Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with towhooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causingserious injury. CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue avehicle stranded...

Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with thetransmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in theOFF position, along with the front wheels raised and therear wheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed30 mph (50 km/h), and the distance must not exceed15 miles (...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 䡵 Engine Compartment — 4.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 355 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 355 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenanceP...

▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 ▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 ▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 ▫ Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center 11 — Engine Coolant Reservo...

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

the message will appear the next time the vehicle isstarted. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob-lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on theMIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL off. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal ...

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

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information. WARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protectionin the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the aircleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair ormaintenance. Make sure that no one is near theengi...

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 negat...

WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricantsapproved by the manufacturer for your air condi-tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants areflammable and can explode, injuring you. Otherunapproved refrigerants or lubricants can causethe system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer t...

hood latching components to ensure proper function.When performing other underhood services, the hoodlatch, release mechanism and safety catch should becleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice ayear, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a smallamount of a hi...

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. WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. ...

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...

Please review these recommendations for using HybridOrganic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant(antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) orequivalent...

The radiator normally remains completely full, so there isno need to remove the radiator cap unless checking forthe engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacingthe engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service at-tendant of this. As long as the engine operating tempera-ture is satisfacto...

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami-nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components couldbe damaged, causing partial or complete brakefailure. This could result in an accident. Automatic Transmission NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a dipstick, use the following pr...

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

Transfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak isevident the transfer case fluid level may be low. Have thetransfer case serviced immediately. CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehiclewith low transfer case fluid. Drain and Refill Refer to “Maintenance Schedu...

• If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR 威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove. • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR 威 Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains,and to protect your paint finish. Take care neve...

FUSES CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to useonly a fuse having the correct amperage rating. Theuse of a fuse with a rating other than indicated mayresult in a dangerous electrical system overload. If aproperly rated fuse continues to blow, it suggests aproblem in the circuit th...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn SignalLamps 1. Open the hood 2. Remove the three bolts from the front of the headlamphousing. 3. Grasp the headlamp and pull firmly to disengage theheadlamp housing from the fender panel. 4. While firmly holding the headlamp housing in yourhand...

NOTE: The headlamp bulb is a halogen bulb. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils fromyour fingers could cause excessive heat buildup whichreduces bulb life. To remove the park/turn signal bulb, rotate bulb socket1/4-turn and remove socket from housing. Pull bulbstraight from s...

2. Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body. 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove itfrom the housing. 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393

5. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 6. Reverse this procedure for installation of bulbs andhousing. License Lamps 1. Using a screwdriver, pry black rubber housing fromthe bumper. 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397

2. Rotate the socket 1/4-turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. 4. Reverse this procedure for installation. 398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect connector from the fog lamp by raising thewire harness lock tab and pulling on wire harnessconnector. 2. Rotate the bulb 1/4-turn counterclockwise and pull toremove from the fog lamp housing. 3. Reverse procedure to install. FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 22 ...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 404 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . 406 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...

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brakemaster cylinder, power steering and transmission, andadd as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correctoperation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 423 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 ▫ Be Reasonable With R...

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

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

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

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Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at: • www.techauthority.com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established bythe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Thesp...

WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does notinclude acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, orpeak traction characteristics. Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance t...

Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 362Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . ...

Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . 356Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Pickup Box . . . . . . . ....

Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,176Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 370,400Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . ....

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