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User Manual

For RAM 2016 1500.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS8
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS8
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER8
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS9
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS14
    • Ignition Node Module (IGNM)14
    • Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped15
    • RKE Key Fobs16
    • Removing RKE Key Fob From Ignition18
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder20
    • General Information21
  • SENTRY KEY21
    • Replacement RKE Key Fobs22
    • Customer RKE Key Fob Programming23
    • General Information23
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM24
    • Rearming Of The System24
    • To Arm The System24
    • To Disarm The System25
    • Security System Manual Override26
  • ILLUMINATED APPROACH26
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)27
    • Remote Unlock The Doors29
      • Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First29
      • Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock30
    • To Lock The Doors30
    • Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock30
    • Using The Panic Alarm31
    • RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) — If Equipped32
    • Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs33
    • RKE Key Fob Battery Replacement33
    • General Information36
  • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED36
    • How To Use Remote Start37
    • Remote Start Abort Message38
    • To Enter Remote Start Mode38
    • To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle39
    • To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle39
    • Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped39
    • General Information40
  • DOOR LOCKS40
    • Manual Door Locks40
    • Power Door Locks — If Equipped42
      • Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped43
      • Automatic Doors Unlock — If Equipped43
      • Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If Equipped43
    • Child-Protection Door Lock44
  • KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY45
    • General Information49
  • WINDOWS50
    • Power Windows — If Equipped50
      • Auto-Down51
      • Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection (4-Door Models Driver And Front Passenger Door Only) — If Equipped51
      • Reset Auto-Up52
      • Window LOCKOUT Switch (4–Door Models Only)53
    • Wind Buffeting53
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS54
    • Important Safety Precautions54
    • Seat Belt Systems56
      • Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped56
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts58
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions60
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure62
      • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage63
      • First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only)64
      • First Row Center Lap Belt Operating Instructions (If Equipped)67
      • Seat Belt Extender67
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women68
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner69
      • Energy Management Feature — If Equipped69
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) — If Equipped70
    • Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)73
      • Air Bag System Components73
      • Advanced Front Air Bags73
      • Advanced Front Air Bag Features75
      • Advanced Front Air Bag Operation76
      • Knee Impact Bolsters77
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags77
      • If A Deployment Occurs82
      • Enhanced Accident Response System83
      • Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure84
      • Air Bag Warning Light84
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System86
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)87
    • Child Restraints88
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles89
      • Infants And Child Restraints90
      • Older Children And Child Restraints92
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats93
      • Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints94
      • Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System95
      • LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle96
      • Locating LATCH Anchorages100
      • Locating Tether Anchorages101
      • Center Seat LATCH — Regular Cab/Quad Cab/Crew Cab Full Bench102
      • Center Seat LATCH — Mega Cab/Crew Cab Split Bench103
      • To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint103
      • How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:104
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt105
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle106
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)108
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:109
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage111
    • Transporting Pets119
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS120
  • SAFETY TIPS121
    • Transporting Passengers121
    • Exhaust Gas121
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle122
      • Seat Belts122
      • Air Bag Warning Light123
      • Defroster123
      • Floor Mat Safety Information123
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle124
      • Tires124
      • Lights124
      • Door Latches124
      • Fluid Leaks125
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE127
  • MIRRORS134
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped134
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped135
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped142
    • Outside Mirrors142
    • Outside Mirrors Folding Feature143
    • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped144
    • Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And Trailer Tow — If Equipped145
    • Power Mirrors — If Equipped146
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped148
    • Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped148
    • Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped148
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped149
    • “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped150
  • SEATS150
    • Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped151
      • Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward152
      • Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down152
      • Tilting The Seat Up Or Down152
      • Reclining The Seatback152
    • Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped153
      • Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward153
    • Power Lumbar — If Equipped154
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped154
      • Front Heated Seats155
      • Rear Heated Seats156
    • Ventilated Seats — If Equipped157
    • Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped158
      • Dump Feature (Manual Recline Seat Only) — Standard Cab159
    • 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped159
    • Mega Cab Rear Seat Features159
      • Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped159
      • Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — If Equipped160
      • Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped161
    • Head Restraints164
      • Front Head Restraints164
      • Rear Head Restraints166
  • DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED168
    • Programming The Memory Feature168
    • Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory169
    • Memory Position Recall170
    • Easy Entry/Exit Seat171
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD173
  • LIGHTS174
    • Headlights175
    • Automatic Headlights — If Equipped176
    • Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)176
    • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped177
    • Headlight Delay177
    • Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped178
      • To Activate179
      • To Deactivate179
    • Parking Lights And Panel Lights180
    • Fog Lights — If Equipped180
    • Lights-On Reminder181
    • Battery Saver181
    • Interior Lights181
      • Courtesy/Reading Lights182
      • Ambient Light184
    • Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped184
    • Multifunction Lever185
    • Turn Signals185
    • Lane Change Assist186
    • Flash-To-Pass186
    • High/Low Beam Switch186
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS186
    • Windshield Wipers186
    • Windshield Wiper Operation187
    • Intermittent Wiper System187
    • Windshield Washers187
    • Mist Feature188
    • Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped189
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN190
  • HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED191
  • DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED193
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL194
    • To Activate195
    • To Set A Desired Speed196
    • To Deactivate196
    • To Resume Speed196
    • To Vary The Speed Setting196
    • To Accelerate For Passing197
      • Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills197
  • PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED198
    • ParkSense Sensors198
    • ParkSense Warning Display199
    • ParkSense Display199
    • Enabling And Disabling ParkSense203
    • Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System204
    • Cleaning The ParkSense System205
    • ParkSense System Usage Precautions205
  • PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED207
    • ParkSense Sensors208
    • ParkSense Warning Display208
    • ParkSense Display209
    • Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear ParkSense211
    • Service The ParkSense Park Assist System212
    • Cleaning The ParkSense System213
    • ParkSense System Usage Precautions213
  • PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED216
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED219
    • Courtesy/Reading Lights219
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED221
    • Before You Begin Programming HomeLink222
    • Programming A Rolling Code223
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)225
    • Programming A Non-Rolling Code226
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non — Rolling Code)227
    • Canadian/Gate Operator Programming227
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)228
    • Using HomeLink229
    • Security229
    • Troubleshooting Tips229
    • General Information230
  • POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED230
    • Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode232
    • Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode232
    • Opening Sunroof — Express232
    • Closing Sunroof — Express232
    • Pinch Protect Feature232
    • Venting Sunroof — Express233
    • Sunshade Operation233
    • Wind Buffeting233
    • Sunroof Maintenance233
    • Ignition Off Operation233
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS234
  • CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED239
  • POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED239
  • AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED240
  • CUPHOLDERS241
    • Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats)241
    • Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Storage Bin241
    • Rear Cupholders — If Equipped242
  • STORAGE242
    • Glove Compartment242
    • Door Storage244
      • Front Door Storage — If Equipped244
      • Rear Door Storage — If Equipped245
    • Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped245
    • Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped248
    • Seatback Storage249
    • Storage (Regular Cab)249
    • Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)250
    • Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)250
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES251
    • Rear Window Defroster251
    • Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped252
    • Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped252
  • FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED252
  • PICKUP BOX257
    • Cargo Camera — If Equipped258
    • Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off — With Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN259
  • RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED260
    • RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins260
    • Locking And Unlocking RamBox262
    • RamBox Safety Warning263
      • RamBox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever — If Equipped264
    • Bed Extender — If Equipped264
      • Storage Position265
      • Divider Position267
      • Extender Position269
    • Bed Rail Tie-Down System272
  • SLIDE-IN CAMPERS274
    • Camper Applications274
  • EASY-OFF TAILGATE274
    • Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped274
    • Removing The Tailgate275
    • Locking Tailgate276
  • TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED277
    • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal277
    • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation281
    • Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning287
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL289
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES292
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC)293
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID)296
  • WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS299
    • Red Telltale Indicator Lights300
      • Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light300
      • Air Bag Warning Light301
      • Brake Warning Light302
      • Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped304
      • Engine Temperature Warning Light304
      • Battery Charge Warning Light305
      • Oil Pressure Warning Light306
      • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light307
      • Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped308
      • Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light308
      • Oil Pressure Warning Light309
      • Door Open Warning Light310
    • Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights311
      • Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)311
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped313
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped314
      • Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped314
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light315
      • Low Fuel Indicator Light317
      • Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light318
      • Transmission Temperature Indicator Light319
      • Rear Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped320
      • Low Coolant Level Indicator Light320
      • Air Suspension Payload Protection Telltale — If Equipped321
      • TOW/HAUL Indicator Light321
      • Cargo Light — If Equipped322
      • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped322
      • Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped323
      • Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Light — If Equipped323
      • Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Light — If Equipped324
      • Air Suspension Ride Height Raising Indicator Light— If Equipped324
      • Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator Light— If Equipped325
      • 4 WD Indicator Light — If Equipped325
      • 4 Low Indicator Light — If Equipped326
      • Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped327
      • 2 WD Indicator Light — If Equipped327
    • Green Telltale Indicator Lights328
      • Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light328
      • Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped328
      • Turn Signal Indicator Lights329
      • Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped330
      • Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped330
      • 4 WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped331
    • White Telltale Indicator Lights332
      • Cruise Control ON Indicator Light332
      • Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped332
      • Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped333
    • Blue Telltale Indicator Lights334
      • High Beam Indicator Light334
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)335
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 3.5” Display337
    • Oil Life Reset339
    • EVIC Selectable Menu Items340
      • Speedometer Menu Item341
      • Vehicle Info Menu Item341
      • Fuel Economy Menu Item341
      • Trip Menu Item342
      • Stop/Start Menu Item – If Equipped342
      • Air Suspension Menu Item — If Equipped343
      • Trailer Tow Menu Item343
      • EVIC Messages (Stored)343
      • Screen Setup Menu Item348
      • Vehicle Settings Menu Item348
      • Turn Menu OFF354
  • DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)354
    • Driver Information Display (DID) Displays357
    • Oil Life Reset359
    • DID Messages361
    • DID Selectable Menu Items366
      • Digital Speedometer366
      • Vehicle Info366
      • Fuel Economy367
      • Trip A368
      • Trip B368
      • Stop/Start – If Equipped369
      • Trailer Tow369
      • Audio369
      • Stored Messages369
      • Screen Setup370
      • Vehicles Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)374
  • CYBERSECURITY379
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS381
    • Buttons On The Faceplate382
    • Buttons On The Touchscreen383
    • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings383
      • Display384
      • Units — If Equipped384
      • Voice385
      • Clock & Date385
      • Safety/Assistance386
      • Lights388
      • Doors & Locks390
      • Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped392
      • Engine Off Options392
      • Suspension — If Equipped393
      • Trailer Brake395
      • Audio395
      • Compass Settings — If Equipped396
      • Phone/Bluetooth397
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped398
      • Restore Settings398
      • Clear Personal Data399
      • System Information399
    • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Personal Settings399
      • Display400
      • Units402
      • Units — If Equipped403
      • Voice403
      • Clock404
      • Safety & Driving Assistance405
      • Lights408
      • Doors & Locks409
      • Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped411
      • Engine Off Options412
      • Air Suspension — If Equipped412
      • Trailer Brake414
      • Audio414
      • Phone/Bluetooth415
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped416
      • Restore Settings417
      • Clear Personal Data417
      • System Information418
  • UCONNECT RADIOS418
  • iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED418
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED419
    • Radio Operation420
    • CD Player — If Equipped420
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE420
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES421
    • Regulatory And Safety Information421
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS423
    • Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — If Equipped423
      • Front Blower Control424
      • Temperature Control424
      • Air Conditioning Operation424
      • MAX A/C425
      • Mode Control (Air Direction)425
      • Panel Mode425
      • Bi-Level Mode426
      • Floor Mode426
      • Mix Mode426
      • Defrost Mode426
      • Recirculation Control427
      • Air Outlets427
      • Economy Mode428
      • Stop/Start System — If Equipped428
    • Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped428
      • Recirculation Control433
    • Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped433
    • Climate Control Functions439
      • A/C (Air Conditioning)439
      • Recirculation Control440
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)441
      • Automatic Operation441
      • Manual Operation Override442
    • Operating Tips443
      • Summer Operation443
      • Winter Operation443
      • Vacation/Storage443
      • Window Fogging and Frosting444
      • Outside Air Intake444
      • Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions445
  • PERSONALIZED MENU BAR446
  • UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION447
    • Introducing Uconnect447
    • Get Started448
    • Basic Voice Commands449
    • Radio451
    • Media453
    • Phone454
    • Voice Text Reply456
    • Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)457
    • Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)458
    • Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)459
    • Vehicle Health Alert460
    • Register (8.4A/8.4AN)461
    • Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)462
    • Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)463
    • Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN)465
    • SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN)466
    • Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped466
    • Do Not Disturb467
    • General Information467
    • Additional Information468
• STARTING AND OPERATING469
  • STARTING PROCEDURES477
    • Normal Starting478
    • Automatic Transmission478
      • Tip Start Feature478
    • Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition479
    • Normal Starting479
      • To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button479
      • To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button479
      • ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)480
    • Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)481
    • If Engine Fails To Start481
    • After Starting482
  • STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED482
    • Automatic Mode482
    • Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop483
    • To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode484
    • To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start System486
    • To Manually Turn On The Stop Start System487
    • System Malfunction487
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED487
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION488
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock490
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System491
    • Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped491
      • Gear Ranges493
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode497
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — Eight-Speed Transmission498
      • When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode499
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 1500 Models Only (If Equipped)500
      • Gear Ranges501
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode507
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — Six-Speed Transmission (1500 Models Only)508
      • Overdrive Operation510
      • When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode511
      • Torque Converter Clutch512
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 2500/3500 Models Only513
      • Gear Ranges514
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode519
      • Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation520
      • Overdrive Operation521
      • When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode522
      • Torque Converter Clutch523
  • FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED524
    • Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped524
      • Shifting Procedure — Manually Shifted Transfer Case527
      • Transfer Case Position Indicator Light528
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped528
      • Shifting Procedure532
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped534
      • Shifting Procedure539
    • Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped541
      • Shifting Procedure546
    • Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped548
      • Shifting Procedure553
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED555
    • Description555
    • Air Suspension Modes560
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display Messages561
    • Operation562
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (2500/3500 MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED564
    • Description564
    • Air Suspension Modes565
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display Messages567
    • Operation567
  • AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (REBEL MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED568
    • Description568
    • Air Suspension Modes572
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Infromation Display (DID) Display Messages573
    • Operation573
  • AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — POWER WAGON MODELS ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)575
  • STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY578
  • SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY580
    • Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics580
      • Skid Plates And Underbody Protection580
      • Ramp Travel Index (RTI)580
      • Water Fording Characteristics581
      • Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation581
      • The Basics Of Off-Road Driving581
      • When To Use Low Range582
    • Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand582
    • Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)584
      • Using A Spotter585
      • Crossing Large Rocks585
      • Crossing A Ravine, Gully, Ditch, Washout Or Rut585
      • Crossing Logs586
      • Getting High Centered586
    • Hill Climbing587
    • Driving Through Water590
    • Airing Down For Off-Road Driving592
    • Vehicle Recovery593
    • After Driving Off-Road597
  • LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL598
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES599
    • Acceleration599
    • Traction599
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER600
    • Flowing/Rising Water600
    • Shallow Standing Water600
  • OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS602
    • After Driving Off-Road602
  • WINCH USAGE — POWER WAGON ONLY — (IF EQUIPPED)603
    • Things To Know Before Using Your Winch603
      • General Winch Information603
      • Tensioning The Wire Rope603
      • Low Voltage Interrupt604
      • Winch Motor Thermal Protection604
    • Understanding The Features Of Your Winch605
    • Winch Accessories607
    • Operating Your Winch608
      • General Information609
      • Vehicle Recovery Using The Winch610
    • Rigging Techniques620
      • How To Change The Pulling Direction621
      • Increasing Pulling Power621
      • Double Line622
  • POWER STEERING623
    • Electric Power Steering — 1500 Models623
    • Hydraulic Power Steering — 2500/3500 Models624
      • Power Steering Fluid Check — 2500/3500 Models624
  • FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED625
  • PARKING BRAKE625
  • BRAKE SYSTEM628
    • Hydraulic Brake Assist — 2500/3500 Models Only (Except Power Wagon)628
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM628
    • Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)629
    • Brake System Warning Light629
    • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)629
    • Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light631
    • Brake Assist System (BAS)631
    • Hill Start Assist (HSA)632
      • Towing With HSA633
      • Disabling And Enabling HSA634
    • Traction Control System (TCS)635
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)635
      • ESC Operating Modes637
      • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light639
    • Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)640
    • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)641
    • Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped642
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION645
    • Tire Markings645
      • Tire Sizing Chart647
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)649
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions651
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure652
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard Location652
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard653
      • Loading653
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION657
    • Tire Pressure657
      • Safety657
      • Fuel Economy658
      • Tread Wear658
      • Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability658
    • Tire Inflation Pressures659
    • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation660
    • Radial Ply Tires660
    • Tire Types661
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped661
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped661
      • Snow Tires662
    • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped663
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped663
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped664
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped664
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped665
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped665
    • Tire Spinning666
    • Tread Wear Indicators667
    • Life Of Tire667
    • Replacement Tires668
  • SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED670
  • TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)670
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS672
    • Directional Tires — If Equipped673
    • Dual Rear Wheels — If Equipped674
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)675
    • Premium System678
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings679
      • Service TPMS Warning680
    • Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series Trucks683
    • General Information684
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS685
    • 3.6L Engine685
    • 5.7L Engine685
    • 6.4L Engine686
    • Reformulated Gasoline687
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends687
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles688
    • MMT In Gasoline688
    • Materials Added To Fuel689
    • Fuel System Cautions690
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings691
  • FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED691
    • E-85 General Information691
    • Ethanol Fuel (E-85)692
    • Fuel Requirements692
    • Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles693
    • Starting693
    • Cruising Range694
    • Replacement Parts694
    • Maintenance694
  • ADDING FUEL694
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message697
  • VEHICLE LOADING697
    • Certification Label697
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)698
      • Payload698
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)698
      • Tire Size698
      • Rim Size698
      • Inflation Pressure698
      • Curb Weight699
      • Loading699
  • TRAILER TOWING700
    • Common Towing Definitions700
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)700
      • Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)700
      • Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)701
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)701
      • Tongue Weight (TW)701
      • Frontal Area701
      • Trailer Sway Control702
      • Weight-Carrying Hitch702
      • Weight-Distributing Hitch702
      • Fifth-Wheel Hitch707
      • Gooseneck Hitch707
    • Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight708
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)709
    • Trailer And Tongue Weight709
    • Towing Requirements710
      • Towing Requirements — Tires711
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes712
      • Integrated Trailer Brake Module — If Equipped713
      • Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring718
    • Towing Tips719
      • Automatic Transmission719
      • Tow/Haul Mode720
      • Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped720
      • Cooling System720
      • Air Suspension System721
  • SNOWPLOW721
    • 1500 Models Only721
    • 2500/3500 Models Only722
      • Before Plowing722
      • Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability723
      • Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached724
      • Operating Tips724
      • General Maintenance724
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)725
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle725
    • Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models726
    • Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models727
      • Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)728
      • Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)731
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES733
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS735
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS735
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS736
    • Torque Specifications737
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING739
    • Jacking And Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks739
      • Jack Location740
      • Removal Of Jack And Tools (1500 Series)740
      • Removing The Spare Tire744
      • Preparations746
      • Jack Instructions (1500 Series)747
      • To Stow The Flat Or Spare753
      • Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (1500 Series)755
    • Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series Trucks758
      • Jack Location759
      • Removal Of Jack And Tools (2500, 3500 Series)759
      • Removing The Spare Tire763
      • Preparations765
      • Jack Instructions (2500, 3500 Series)766
      • To Stow The Flat Or Spare773
      • Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500 Series)776
      • Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped778
  • HOISTING779
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES779
    • Preparations For Jump-Start780
    • Jump-Starting Procedure781
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE783
  • EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED785
  • GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION786
    • Column Shifter — If Equipped786
    • Center Console Shifter — If Equipped787
  • MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION788
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE789
    • Two-Wheel Drive Models791
    • Four-Wheel Drive Models792
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE795
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L798
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L799
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L800
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)801
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity801
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message802
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS803
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS804
  • DEALER SERVICE804
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES805
    • Engine Oil806
      • Checking Oil Level806
      • Change Engine Oil806
      • Engine Oil Selection807
      • American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol807
      • Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engines (1500 Models Only)808
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine (1500/2500/3500 Models)808
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 6.4L Engine809
      • Synthetic Engine Oils809
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters809
    • Engine Oil Filter810
      • Engine Oil Filter Selection810
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter810
      • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection810
      • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement811
    • Accessory Drive Belt Inspection814
    • Maintenance-Free Battery815
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance816
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped817
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If Equipped818
    • Front Driveshaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)818
    • Body Lubrication819
    • Windshield Wiper Blades819
      • Wiper Blade Removal/Installation820
    • Adding Washer Fluid823
    • Exhaust System823
    • Cooling System826
      • Engine Coolant Checks826
      • Cooling System — Drain Flush And Refill827
      • Selection Of Coolant827
      • Adding Coolant828
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap829
      • Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant830
      • Checking Coolant Level — 3.6L and 5.7L Engines830
      • Checking Coolant Level — 6.4L Engine832
      • Points To Remember832
    • Brake System833
      • Brake Fluid Level Check834
    • Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level835
      • Drain And Refill835
      • Lubricant Selection836
    • Transfer Case836
      • Drain And Refill836
      • Lubricant Selection836
      • Fluid Level Check837
    • Automatic Transmission837
      • Selection Of Lubricant837
      • Special Additives837
      • Fluid Level Check — Eight-Speed Transmission838
      • Fluid Level Check — Six-Speed Transmission838
      • Fluid And Filter Changes — Eight-Speed Transmission840
      • Fluid And Filter Changes — Six Speed Transmission841
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion841
      • Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion841
      • What Causes Corrosion?841
      • Washing842
      • Special Care842
      • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care843
      • Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped845
      • Interior Care845
      • Cleaning Headlights847
      • Glass Surfaces847
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses847
      • Seat Belt Maintenance848
      • Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care848
      • Spray-On Bedliner – If Equipped848
  • FUSES850
    • Power Distribution Center851
  • VEHICLE STORAGE859
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS860
  • BULB REPLACEMENT861
    • Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And Turn — If Equipped862
    • Fog Lamps — If Equipped864
    • Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps864
    • Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp866
    • Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped867
    • Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped869
    • Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped870
  • FLUID CAPACITIES871
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS873
    • Engine873
    • Chassis876
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES879
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE880
    • Maintenance Chart881
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE887
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE889
    • Prepare For The Appointment889
    • Prepare A List889
    • Be Reasonable With Requests889
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE889
    • FCA USA LLC Customer Center890
    • FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center890
    • In Mexico Contact891
    • Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands891
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)891
    • Service Contract892
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION893
  • MOPAR PARTS893
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS893
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.893
    • In Canada894
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS894
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES895
    • Treadwear895
    • Traction Grades896
    • Temperature Grades896
• INDEX899