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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped
Key Fob
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
SENTRY KEYĥ
Replacement Keys
Customer Key Programming
General Information
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
Rearming Of The System
To Arm The System
To Disarm The System
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
To Unlock The Doors
To Lock The Doors
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped
Using The Panic Alarm
Programming Additional Transmitters
Transmitter Battery Replacement
General Information
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
Child-Protection Door Lock
WINDOWS
Power Windows – If Equipped
Wind Buffeting
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
Center Lap Belts
Energy Management Feature
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode – If Equipped
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Seat Belt Extender
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags
Airbag System Components
Advanced Front Airbag Features
Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
Child Restraints
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
Exhaust Gas
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
Outside Mirrors
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
SEATS
Power Seats — If Equipped
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
Mega Cabĥ Rear Seat Features
Head Restraints
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory
Memory Position Recall
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory
Self-Limiting Control
Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
LIGHTS
Headlights
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
Headlight Delay
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
Fog Lights — If Equipped
Interior Lights
Cargo Light
Lights-On Reminder
Battery Saver
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
Multifunction Lever
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washers
Mist Feature
TILT STEERING COLUMN
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
To Activate
To Set A Desired Speed
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control
To Resume Speed
Varying The Speed Setting
To Accelerate For Passing
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
ParkSenseĥ Sensors
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display
ParkSenseĥ Display
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
Courtesy/Reading Lights
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
Programming HomeLinkĥ
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Using HomeLinkĥ
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button
Security
Troubleshooting Tips
General Information
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
Open Sunroof — Express Mode
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
Closing Sunroof — Express
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
Pinch Protect Feature
Pinch Protect Override
Venting Sunroof — Express
Sunshade Operation
Wind Buffeting
Sunroof Maintenance
Ignition Off Operation
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
CUPHOLDERS
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats)
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Mounted Shifter
Rear Cupholder — Quad Cabĥ
Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab
STORAGE
Glove Box Storage
Door Storage
Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped
Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped
Seatback Storage
Storage (Regular Cab)
Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED
RAMBOXĥ — IF EQUIPPED
RamBoxĥ Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
RamBoxĥ Safety Warning
Bed Extender — If Equipped
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
Camper Applications
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped
Removing The Tailgate
Locking Tailgate
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION
Upper Switch Bank
Lower Switch Bank
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
EVIC Displays
Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped
Trip Functions
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Tire PSI
Units
Compass / Temperature Display
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped
iPodĥ CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Connecting The iPodĥ
Using This Feature
Controlling The iPodĥ Using Radio Buttons
Play Mode
List Or Browse Mode
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device
Using This Feature
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
Play Mode
List Or Browse Mode
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
Radio Operation
CD Player
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
Summer Operation
Winter Operation
Vacation/Storage
Window Fogging and Frosting
Outside Air Intake
Operating Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING PROCEDURES
Normal Starting
Automatic Transmission
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)
If Engine Fails To Start
After Starting
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Key Ignition Park Interlock
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
Four–Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
Five–Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
Manually Shifted Transfer Case – If Equipped
Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted Transfer Case
Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped
Shifting Procedure
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) – If Equipped
Shifting Procedure
AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (2500 MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY
SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY
Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
Hill Climbing
Driving Through Water
Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
Vehicle Recovery
After Driving Off-Road
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Traction
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Flowing/Rising Water
Shallow Standing Water
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
After Driving Off-Road
WINCH USAGE (POWER WAGON ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
Things To Know Before Using Your Winch
Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
Winch Accessories
Operating Your Winch
Rigging Techniques
POWER STEERING
Power Steering Fluid Check
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
PARKING BRAKE
BRAKE SYSTEM
3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Traction Control System (TCS) – If Equipped
Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – If Equipped
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Terminology And Definitions
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Tire Inflation Pressures
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
Radial Ply Tires
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
Tire Spinning
Tread Wear Indicators
Life Of Tire
Replacement Tires
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED
TIRE CHAINS
SNOW TIRES
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Directional Tires – If Equipped
Dual Rear Wheels
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
Base System
Premium System – If Equipped
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) – If Equipped
General Information
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
3.7L and 4.7L Engine
5.7L Engine
Reformulated Gasoline
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
MMT In Gasoline
Materials Added To Fuel
Fuel System Cautions
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
E-85 General Information
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
Fuel Requirements
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
Starting
Cruising Range
Replacement Parts
Maintenance
ADDING FUEL
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
TRAILER TOWING
Common Towing Definitions
Trailer Hitch Classification
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Towing Requirements
Towing Tips
SNOWPLOW
1500 Models Only
2500/3500 Models Only
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models
Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
Removing The Spare Tire
Preparations
Instructions
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped
Wheel Nuts
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
HOISTING
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
Preparations For Jump-Start
Jump-Starting Procedure
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
Column Shifter — If Equipped
Center Console Shifter — If Equipped
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Two-Wheel Drive Models
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
REPLACEMENT PARTS
DEALER SERVICE
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Engine Oil
Engine Oil Filter
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Maintenance-Free Battery
Air Conditioner Maintenance
Front Driveshaft Lubrication – 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive) Models (Ram Trucks Only)
Body Lubrication
Windshield Wiper Blades
Adding Washer Fluid
Exhaust System
Cooling System
Brake System
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
Transfer Case
Automatic Transmission
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
FUSES
Totally Integrated Power Module
VEHICLE STORAGE
REPLACEMENT BULBS
BULB REPLACEMENT
Dual Or Quad Headlamp/Front Park And Turn Signal — If Equipped
Fog Lamps
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp
Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
FLUID CAPACITIES
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Chassis
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Required Maintenance Intervals
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
Prepare A List
Be Reasonable With Requests
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
In Mexico contact:
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
Service Contract
WARRANTY INFORMATION
MOPARĥ PARTS
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
In Canada
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
Treadwear
Traction Grades
Temperature Grades
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INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped
14
Key Fob
15
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
17
SENTRY KEYĥ
18
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
19
General Information
20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
20
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
20
To Disarm The System
21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
22
To Unlock The Doors
22
To Lock The Doors
24
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped
25
Using The Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
General Information
27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
28
How To Use Remote Start
28
DOOR LOCKS
31
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
32
Child-Protection Door Lock
35
WINDOWS
36
Power Windows – If Equipped
36
Wind Buffeting
39
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
40
Lap/Shoulder Belts
41
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
49
Center Lap Belts
50
Energy Management Feature
50
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
51
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode – If Equipped
52
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped
52
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
53
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
54
Seat Belt Extender
54
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbags
55
Airbag System Components
56
Advanced Front Airbag Features
57
Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
61
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
68
Child Restraints
69
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
83
SAFETY TIPS
84
Transporting Passengers
84
Exhaust Gas
84
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
85
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
87
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
89
MIRRORS
95
Inside Day/Night Mirror
95
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
96
Outside Mirrors
97
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
97
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
98
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
99
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
101
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
101
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
101
“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped
101
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
102
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
103
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
103
SEATS
103
Power Seats — If Equipped
104
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
106
Heated Seats — If Equipped
106
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
109
Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped
110
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
111
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
112
Mega Cabĥ Rear Seat Features
112
Head Restraints
116
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
118
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory
119
Memory Position Recall
120
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory
121
Self-Limiting Control
121
Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control
122
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
122
LIGHTS
123
Headlights
125
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
125
Headlight Delay
126
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
126
Fog Lights — If Equipped
126
Interior Lights
127
Cargo Light
128
Lights-On Reminder
129
Battery Saver
129
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
129
Multifunction Lever
129
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
131
Windshield Wipers
131
Windshield Washers
132
Mist Feature
133
TILT STEERING COLUMN
133
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
134
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
135
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
136
To Activate
137
To Set A Desired Speed
138
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control
138
To Resume Speed
138
Varying The Speed Setting
138
To Accelerate For Passing
139
PARKSENSEĥ REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
140
ParkSenseĥ Sensors
140
ParkSenseĥ Warning Display
140
ParkSenseĥ Display
141
Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseĥ
144
Service The ParkSenseĥ Rear Park Assist System
145
Cleaning The ParkSenseĥ System
146
ParkSenseĥ System Usage Precautions
146
PARKVIEWĥ REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
149
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
151
Turning ParkViewĥ On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
151
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
152
Courtesy/Reading Lights
152
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
154
Programming HomeLinkĥ
155
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
158
Using HomeLinkĥ
158
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button
159
Security
159
Troubleshooting Tips
159
General Information
160
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
160
Open Sunroof — Express Mode
161
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
161
Closing Sunroof — Express
161
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
162
Pinch Protect Feature
162
Pinch Protect Override
162
Venting Sunroof — Express
162
Sunshade Operation
163
Wind Buffeting
163
Sunroof Maintenance
163
Ignition Off Operation
163
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
164
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED
168
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
169
CUPHOLDERS
171
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40 Seats)
171
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Mounted Shifter
172
Rear Cupholder — Quad Cabĥ
172
Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab
173
STORAGE
173
Glove Box Storage
173
Door Storage
175
Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped
176
Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped
178
Seatback Storage
179
Storage (Regular Cab)
180
Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
180
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
181
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
182
Rear Window Defroster
182
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
183
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
183
FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED
183
RAMBOXĥ — IF EQUIPPED
186
RamBoxĥ Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
186
RamBoxĥ Safety Warning
189
Bed Extender — If Equipped
190
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
198
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
200
Camper Applications
200
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
200
Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If Equipped
200
Removing The Tailgate
201
Locking Tailgate
202
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
203
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
207
SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION
208
Upper Switch Bank
208
Lower Switch Bank
209
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
210
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
211
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
212
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
229
EVIC Displays
231
Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped
237
Trip Functions
239
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
240
Tire PSI
240
Units
241
Compass / Temperature Display
242
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
244
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
251
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
251
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped
251
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)
251
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
252
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
255
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
257
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
259
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC)
260
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
260
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
266
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
268
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
271
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
271
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
272
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped
276
iPodĥ CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
276
Connecting The iPodĥ
277
Using This Feature
278
Controlling The iPodĥ Using Radio Buttons
278
Play Mode
278
List Or Browse Mode
280
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
282
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device
282
Using This Feature
283
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
284
Play Mode
284
List Or Browse Mode
285
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
287
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED
288
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
290
Radio Operation
291
CD Player
291
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
292
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
292
CLIMATE CONTROLS
292
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System
293
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
297
Summer Operation
302
Winter Operation
302
Vacation/Storage
303
Window Fogging and Frosting
303
Outside Air Intake
303
Operating Tips
304
STARTING AND OPERATING
305
STARTING PROCEDURES
311
Normal Starting
311
Automatic Transmission
311
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)
312
If Engine Fails To Start
312
After Starting
313
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
313
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
314
Key Ignition Park Interlock
315
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
315
Four–Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
315
Five–Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
320
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
327
Manually Shifted Transfer Case – If Equipped
327
Shifting Procedure – Manually Shifted Transfer Case
330
Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
331
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) – If Equipped
331
Shifting Procedure
335
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) – If Equipped
338
Shifting Procedure
342
AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (2500 MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
344
STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY
346
SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY
349
Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics
349
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
352
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
353
Hill Climbing
356
Driving Through Water
358
Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
361
Vehicle Recovery
362
After Driving Off-Road
365
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
367
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
367
Acceleration
367
Traction
368
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
368
Flowing/Rising Water
369
Shallow Standing Water
369
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
371
After Driving Off-Road
371
WINCH USAGE (POWER WAGON ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
372
Things To Know Before Using Your Winch
372
Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
374
Winch Accessories
376
Operating Your Winch
377
Rigging Techniques
390
POWER STEERING
392
Power Steering Fluid Check
393
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
394
PARKING BRAKE
394
BRAKE SYSTEM
396
3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
396
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
397
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
397
Traction Control System (TCS) – If Equipped
398
Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped
398
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – If Equipped
399
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – If Equipped
402
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
405
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped
407
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
408
Tire Markings
408
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
411
Tire Terminology And Definitions
412
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
413
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
417
Tire Pressure
417
Tire Inflation Pressures
418
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
419
Radial Ply Tires
420
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
421
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
421
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
422
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
422
Tire Spinning
423
Tread Wear Indicators
424
Life Of Tire
424
Replacement Tires
425
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED
426
TIRE CHAINS
427
SNOW TIRES
429
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
430
Directional Tires – If Equipped
431
Dual Rear Wheels
431
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
432
Base System
435
Premium System – If Equipped
437
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description (2500 Models) – If Equipped
441
General Information
444
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
445
3.7L and 4.7L Engine
445
5.7L Engine
445
Reformulated Gasoline
446
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
446
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
447
MMT In Gasoline
447
Materials Added To Fuel
448
Fuel System Cautions
448
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
449
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
450
E-85 General Information
450
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
451
Fuel Requirements
451
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
452
Starting
452
Cruising Range
453
Replacement Parts
453
Maintenance
453
ADDING FUEL
454
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
455
VEHICLE LOADING
455
Certification Label
455
TRAILER TOWING
458
Common Towing Definitions
458
Trailer Hitch Classification
462
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
463
Trailer And Tongue Weight
464
Towing Requirements
465
Towing Tips
474
SNOWPLOW
476
1500 Models Only
476
2500/3500 Models Only
476
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
480
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
480
Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models
481
Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models
481
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
491
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
493
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
493
Jack Location
494
Removing The Spare Tire
499
Preparations
500
Instructions
501
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped
507
Wheel Nuts
508
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
511
HOISTING
512
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
512
Preparations For Jump-Start
512
Jump-Starting Procedure
514
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
516
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
517
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
518
Column Shifter — If Equipped
518
Center Console Shifter — If Equipped
519
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
520
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
521
Two-Wheel Drive Models
522
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
522
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
525
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.7L
528
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L
529
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
530
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
531
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
531
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
532
REPLACEMENT PARTS
533
DEALER SERVICE
533
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
534
Engine Oil
535
Engine Oil Filter
537
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
538
Maintenance-Free Battery
538
Air Conditioner Maintenance
540
Front Driveshaft Lubrication – 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive) Models (Ram Trucks Only)
541
Body Lubrication
541
Windshield Wiper Blades
542
Adding Washer Fluid
542
Exhaust System
543
Cooling System
546
Brake System
552
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
555
Transfer Case
556
Automatic Transmission
556
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
559
FUSES
566
Totally Integrated Power Module
566
VEHICLE STORAGE
571
REPLACEMENT BULBS
572
BULB REPLACEMENT
573
Dual Or Quad Headlamp/Front Park And Turn Signal — If Equipped
573
Fog Lamps
575
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
575
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp
577
Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped
578
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
580
Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
581
FLUID CAPACITIES
582
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
584
Engine
584
Chassis
585
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
587
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
588
Required Maintenance Intervals
590
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
605
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
607
Prepare For The Appointment
607
Prepare A List
607
Be Reasonable With Requests
607
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
607
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
608
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
608
In Mexico contact:
608
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
609
Service Contract
609
WARRANTY INFORMATION
610
MOPARĥ PARTS
610
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
610
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
610
In Canada
611
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
611
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
613
Treadwear
613
Traction Grades
613
Temperature Grades
614
INDEX
615
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