Dodge RAM 3500 (2014) manual

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................ 1 2 9 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 2[...]

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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................ 4 Ⅵ HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL .............. 4 Ⅵ W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .............. 6 Ⅵ V AN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ............ 6 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER ........ 6 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS .... 7 1[...]

INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Gr oup LLC vehicle. Be assured that it r epresents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepar ed with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with [...]

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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cau- t[...]

frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor - mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle r egistration and title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety a[...]

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NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the V ehicle Security Alarm System. Opening a door with the V ehicle Security Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the V ehicle Security Alarm System. T o Lock The Doors Press and release the LOCK[...]

2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. T est the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its pr evious setting. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter [...]

RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The V ehicle) — If Equipped For easy entry and loading, your vehicle can be lowered by pressing the Key Fob air suspen- sion lowering button two times. When Remote key FOB lowering is requested, the vehicle will send a series of chirps and flashes to alert the customer that the operation has begun and will c[...]

T ransmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery . NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply . See www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/per chlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit boar d. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the me[...]

2. separating RKE halves requir es screw removal and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Emergency Key Removal Remove Screw From T ransmitter Case 2 THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31[...]

Separating Ignition Node Module (IGNM) T ransmitter Case Separating Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) T ransmitter Case 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar , then r eplace the battery . When r eplacing the battery , match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover . A void touching the new battery w[...]

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , and some mobile or CB radios. REMOTE ST ARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security . The system has a range of approxima[...]

W ARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in- jury or death when inhaled. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, wi[...]

T o Enter Remote Start Mode Press and r elease the REMOTE ST AR T button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash vehicle doors will lock, and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Once the vehicle has started, the engine will r un for 15 minutes. NOTE: • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote[...]

T o Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The V ehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, pr ess and r elease the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm System (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, pr ess and release the ST AR T/STOP button. NOTE: • The message “Pus[...]

DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock knob down or unlocked by moving the lock knob up. Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle without lifting the lock knob. Doors locked before closing will remain locked when closed. The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on your vehicle. W AR[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Before exiting a vehicle, always turn the vehicle OFF , apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into P ARK or the manual transmis- sion into REVERSE, and remove the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to[...]

If you press the power door LOCK switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition, and any fr ont door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking your Key Fob in the vehicle. Remov- ing the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the ignition switch [...]

Auto Unlock Doors Programming — If Equipped The Auto Unlock Doors feature can be enabled or dis- abled as follows: For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (System Setup)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. NOTE: Use the Auto Unlock Doors[...]

W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged. NOTE: • After setting the Child-Pr otection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desir ed position. • For emergency exit with t[...]

NOTE: • Passive Entry may be pr ogrammed ON/OFF; refer to “Uconnect® settings” in “Understanding Y our Instru- ment Panel” for further information. • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, r esulting in a slower re- sponse time. • If the veh[...]

NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Pr ess” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver ’s door handle. T o select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Y our Instru- ment Panel” for further information. T o Unlock Fro[...]

T o Lock The V ehicle’ s Doors W ith one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, pr ess the door handle LOCK button to lock all doors. Press The Door Handle Button T o Lock Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door[...]

NOTE: • After pr essing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking. • The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE[...]

WINDOWS Power W indows – If Equipped The contr ol on the left fr ont door panel has UP-DOWN switches that give you fingertip contr ol of all power windows. Ther e is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control and on the r ear doors of the Quad Cab and Crew Cab models. The windows will operate when[...]

W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever . • Do not leave the k[...]

Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection (4-Door Models Driver And Front Passenger Door Only) — If Equipped Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically . T o stop the window fr om going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly . T o close the wind[...]

Reset Auto-Up Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be r eset. T o r eset Auto Up: 1. Make sur e the door is fully closed. 2. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed. 3. Push the window switch down firmly to t[...]

Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buf feting with the windows down, or the sunr oof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur - rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs wi[...]

• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel • Knee bolsters/blockers for fr ont seat occupants • All seat belt systems (except driver ’s, front center and second row center position) include Automatic Lock- ing Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt web- bing into position [...]

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm fr om a deploying air bag: 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. W ARNING! • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 year[...]

4. Do not lean against the door or window . If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door . 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center . Phone numbers are provided under ؆ If[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led up. Y ou can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly . • Being too close to the Supplem[...]

W ARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat using a s[...]

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around you[...]

W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal inju- ries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you prop- erly . In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing th[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Y our body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury . A belt worn under the arm can cause inter - nal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. W ear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones wi[...]

W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt may not protect you properly . In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure th[...]

Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the fr ont seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat. Insert the seat belt tongue into the center[...]

Inserting Latch Plate In Use Position 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

W ARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not properly connected when the seat belt is used by an occu- pant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision. • When reattaching the black latch and black buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted. If the webbing i[...]

As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you will pr efer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Center Lap Belts The center seating position for the Quad Cab®, Mega Cab® and Cr ew Cab fr ont se[...]

Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions ar e equipped with either a switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) or with a Cinching Latchplate which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The V ehicle Seat Belt” unde[...]

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode – If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to r emove any slack in the shoulder belt. When T o Use The Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this fe[...]

Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Ener gy Management featur e in the fr ont seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner . This feature is designed to h[...]

Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened. After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder Light r emains illuminated until the r espective seat belts are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- pants to faste[...]

Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender . This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- t[...]

eb NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Fr ont Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have dif ferent rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be [...]

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags they are lo- cated in the outboar d side of the front seats. NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag[...]

Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appr opriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information fr om the front impact sensors (if equipped). The first stage inf[...]

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provide enhanced pr otection to help pr otect an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the fr ont seats. When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the [...]

NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. • Should a vehicle r ollover occur , the pr etensioners (if equipped) and/or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of t[...]

W ARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area where the SABIC is located should remain free from any obstructions. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and[...]

Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger . Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally r egulated safety system requir ed for this vehicle. The ORC determines if [...]

Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- sions, and also ar e needed to help keep you in position, away fr om an inflating air bag. The ORC monitors the r eadiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position[...]

Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units ar e located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-tox[...]

you if you ar e not seated properly , or if items are positioned in the ar ea wher e the side air bag inflates. This especially applies to childr en. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units — If Equipped During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may deploy t[...]

Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- ing functions: • Cut of f fuel to the engine. • F[...]

3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1 operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 operator: • indication that the occupant placed a 9-1-1 Call; • the vehicle brand; and • the last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle. 4. Y ou should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 [...]

W ARNING! • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions or location), do not wait for voice contact from a 9-1-1 operator . All occupants should exit the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location. • The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi- cle’ s electrical system. Do no[...]

• The Phone Scr een will display the following message “V ehicle phone requir es service. Please contact your dealer .”; and, • An In-V ehicle Audio message will state “V ehicle phone requir es service. Please contact your dealer .” W ARNING! • Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you will not have 9-1-1 Call services. If the[...]

• Equipment malfunction at the 9-1-1 operator facility; • Operator err or by the 9-1-1 operator; • W ireless network congestion; • W eather; and • Buildings, structur es, geographic terrain, or tunnels. NOTE: Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s wireless and GPS antennas. Y ou could prevent wireless and GPS signal reception, wh[...]

If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnas[...]

Maintaining Y our Air Bag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper rig[...]

Air Bag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the air bags r eady to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Air Bag W arning Light monitors the internal circuits and inter connecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have[...]

Event Data Recorder (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an event data recor der (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- formed. The EDR is designed to r ecord data r [...]

Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and childr en. Every state in the United States, and every Canadian province, requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law , and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years or younger should ride properly bu[...]

Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In V ehicles Child Size, Height, W eight or Age Recommended T ype of Child Restraint Infants and T od- dlers Children who ar e two years old or younger and who have not r eached the height or weight limits of their child r e- straint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Restraint, facin[...]

Infants And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they r each either the height or weight limit of their r ear facing child safety seat. T wo types of child restraints can be used rearwar d-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. The infant car[...]

Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgr own their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forwar d- facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forwar d-facing direc- tion are for childr en who ar e over two years old or who have outgr own the r ear-facin[...]

Children T oo Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs ar e long enough to bend over the fr ont of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a r ear seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt a[...]

Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Restraint T ype Combined W eight of the Child + Child Restraint Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below LA TCH – Lower Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LA TCH – Lower Anchors + T op T ether Anchor Seat Belt + T op T ether Anchor Rear-Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 [...]

Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Standard Cab, Mega Cab® Restraint T ype Combined W eight of the Child + Child Restraint Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below LA TCH – Lower Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LA TCH – Lower Anchors + T op T ether Anchor Seat Belt + T op T ether Anchor Rear-Facing Child Restraint Up t[...]

Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) Restraint System Y our vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LA TCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildr en. The LA TCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LA TCH- equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the[...]

seating position. These anchorages are used to install LA TCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. Please see the following tab[...]

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While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or backward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressur e, move forward and rearwar d on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. W ARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while dr[...]

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16. T ir e Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light — If Equipped Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressur e recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tir e inflation pr essure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a differ ent size than the size indi[...]

alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that pr event the TPMS fr om functioning pr operly . Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tir es and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly . CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for[...]

NOTE: The highest available transmission gear is dis- played in the lower right corner of the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) whenever the Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature is active. Use the +/- selector on the shift lever to activate ERS. Refer to “Automatic T ransmission” in “Starting And Operating” for further informat[...]

NOTE: • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON, even if it was turned off pr eviously . • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when [...]

W ARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Y ou or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. Y ou may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Y our V ehicle.” Follow the warnings under the “Cooling System Pressure Cap” p[...]

This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • Digital Speedometer • V ehicle Info • Fuel Economy Info • T rip A • T rip B • Stop/Start Info (If Equipped) • T railer T ow • Audio • Stored Messages • Screen Setup[...]

• UP Arrow Button Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll upward thr ough the main menu and sub- menus (Fuel Economy , T rip A, T rip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Scr een Set Up). • DOWN Arrow Button Press and r elease the DOWN arrow button to scroll downwar d through the main menu and sub-menus (Fuel Economy , T rip A, T rip B, Audio, St[...]

Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays The EVIC displays ar e located in the center portion of the cluster and consists of eight sections: 1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and white for on demand information. [...]

6. Selectable Menu Icons 7. Air Suspension Status – If Equipped 8. 4WD Status 9. Selectable Gauge 2 10. Selectable Gauge 1 The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu. The main display ar ea also displays “pop up” messages that consist of appr oximately 60 possible warn- ing [...]

• Five Second Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur , this type of message takes contr ol of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams On”. Engine Oil Change Indicator System Oil Change Required Y our vehicle is equipped with an en[...]

V ehicles Not Equipped W ith Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly , three times within 10 seconds. 3. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change[...]

• Service T ir e Pr essure System • Parking Brake Engaged • Brake Fluid Low • Service Electr onic Braking System • Engine T emperature Hot • Battery V oltage Low • Service Electr onic Thr ottle Contr ol • Lights On • Right T urn Signal Light Out • Left T urn Signal Light Out • T urn Signal On • V ehicle Not in Park • Key i[...]

• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled • Door Open • Doors Open • Gear Not A vailable • Shift Not Allowed • Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse • Autostick Unavailable Service Requir ed • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. • T ransmission Getting Hot Press Brake • T rans. Hot Stop Safely Sh[...]

• Reduce Speed T o Maintain Selected Ride Height • Air Suspension System Cooling Down Please W ait • V ehicle Cannot Be Lower ed Door Open • Off Road 2 W atch For Clearance • Entry/Exit W atch For Clearance • Air Suspension T emporarily Disabled For jacking And T ire Change • Battery Low Start Engine T o Change Ride Height • Stop/St[...]

• Stop/Start Not Ready Not Ready Max Cooling Or Heating – If Equipped • Stop/Start Not Ready Max Cooling Or Heating Selected – If Equipped • Stop/Start Not Ready Fr ont Defrost Selected – If Equipped • Stop/Start Not Ready Steering Wheel T urned – If Equipped • Stop/Start Autostop Active – If Equipped • Stop/Start T o Restart [...]

EVIC Red T elltales This area will show r econfigurable r ed telltales. These telltales include: • Door Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that one or more doors may be ajar . • Oil Pr essure W arning Light This telltale indicates low engine oil pressur e. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as so[...]

• Electronic Thr ottle Contr ol (ETC) Light This light informs you of a pr oblem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . If a problem is dete[...]

• Electric Power Steering Malfunction W arning Light This telltale is on when the Electric Power Steering is not operating and needs service. • T railer Brake Disconnected W arning Light This telltale is on when the T railer Brake has been disconnected. EVIC Amber T elltales This area will show r econfigurable amber caution tell- tales. These t[...]

• Air Suspension Payload Pr otection T elltale — If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate that the maximum payload may have been exceeded or load leveling cannot be achieved at its curr ent ride height. Protection Mode will automatically be selected in or der to “protect” the air suspension system, air suspension adjustment is lim[...]

EVIC White T elltales • Electronic Speed Control Ready This light will turn on when the electronic speed contr ol is ON. For further information, refer to “Electr onic Speed Control” in “Under- standing The Features Of Y our V ehicle.” • Hill Descent Control Indicator Light — If Equipped The symbol indicates the status of the Hill Dec[...]

V ehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and r elease the UP or DOWN arrow button until the V ehicle Info icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT/ RIGHT arr ow button and Coolant T emp will be displayed. Press the LEFT or SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to scr oll through the following information sub- menus: Air Suspensi[...]

If the T ire Pressur e system requir es service, “Service T ire Pressur e System” is displayed. T ire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset. Press and release the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu. Refer to the Љ T ire Pr essure Information System (TPIS) under Љ Starting and Operating Љ for further information. F[...]

T rip B Press and release Up & Down arrow button until the T rip B icon is highlighted in the EVIC. The T rip B information will display the following: • Distance • A verage Fuel Economy • A verage Speed • Elapsed T ime Hold the SELECT/RIGHT arr ow button to reset all the information. Stop/Start – If Equipped Press and r elease the UP[...]

Audio Press and r elease the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Audio display icon is high- lighted in the EVIC. Press and r elease the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to display the active sour ce. Stored Messages Press and r elease the UP arr ow button until the Messages display icon is highlighted in the EVIC. This feature shows the number of stor ed w[...]

For vehicles equipped with a 7” EVIC screen and not equipped with a Uconnect® 8.4 radio. Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in P ARK. Use the UP or DOWN button until Personal Settings displays in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT/RIGHT arr ow button to Enter V ehicle Settings Use the UP o[...]

the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is r emoved showing the system has been deactivated. Park Assist System — If Equipped The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE position and the vehicle speed is less than 1 1 mph (18 km/h). The system can be enab[...]

Operating” for system function and operating informa- tion. T o make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is r emoved showing the system has been deactivated. Headlamp Of f Delay When this featur e is selected, the driver can choo[...]

button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Un- derstanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle” for further information. Flash Lamps With Lock When this feature is selected, the[...]

SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is r emoved showing the system has been deactivated. Sound Horn With Remote Lock When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pr essed. This featur e may be selected with or wit[...]

Keyless Enter -N-Go™ (Passive Entry) This featur e allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons. T o make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the featur e showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is r emove[...]

selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Aero Ride Height Mode (1500 Only) – If Equipped When this featur e is selected the Ride Height will auto- matically be adjusted depending on t[...]

the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is r emoved showing the system has been deactivated. Lights with Remote Lower – If Equipped When this feature is selected, the fr ont and rear turn signals will flash when the RKE transmitter REMOTE LOWER button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the sound h[...]

Calibrate Compass Refer to “Compass Display” for mor e information. Compass V ariance Refer to “Compass Display” for mor e information. Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items Odometer • 000 • 000.0 Upper Left • None • Compass • Outside T emp (default setting) • T rans T emp • Oil T emp • T ime • Range T o Empty (R TE) • A [...]

• T rans T emp • Oil T emp • T ime • Range T o Empty (R TE) • A verage MPG • Current MPG • T rip A • T rip B • T railer T rip (distance only) • T railer Brake Gain Lower Left • None (default setting) • Compass • Outside T emp • T rans T emp • Oil T emp • T ime • Range • A VG MPG • Current MPG • T railer Brake[...]

• Oil T emp • T ime • Range • A VG MPG • Current MPG • T railer Brake Gain Restore T o Defaults (Restores All Settings T o Default Settings) • Cancel • Okay Uconnect® SETTINGS The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the custome[...]

Press the Scr een Of f har d-key to turn of f the Uconnect® screen. Pr ess the Scr een Of f hard-key a second time to turn the screen on. Press the Back har d-key to exit out of a Menu or certain option on the Uconnect® system. Soft-Keys Soft-Keys ar e accessible on the Uconnect® display . Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settin[...]

Display After pressing the Display soft-key the following settings will be available. • Display Mode When in this display you may select one of the auto display settings. T o change Mode status, touch and release the Day , Night or Auto soft-key . Then touch the arrow back soft-key . • Display Brightness With Headlights ON When in this display [...]

• Units When in this display , you may select to have the EVIC, odometer , and navigation system (if equipped) changed between US and Metric units of measure. T ouch US or Metric until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. T ouch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • V oice Respons[...]

• Fuel Saver Display In Cluster The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster display , this message can be turned on or of f. T o make your selection, touch the Fuel Saver Display soft-key , until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. T ouch the back arrow soft-key to return to the pr evio[...]

check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting, showing that setting has been selected. T ouch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Safety & Driving Assistance After pressing the Safety & Driving Assistance soft-key the following settings will be available. • Park Assist The Rear Park Assist system will scan for [...]

disappear . The ParkV iew® camera is located on the r ear of the vehicle above the rear License plate. T o make your selection, touch the ParkV iew® Backup Camera soft-key , until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. T ouch the back arrow soft-key to return to the pr evious menu. • ParkV iew® Cam[...]

display along with a caution note to “check entire sur- roundings” acr oss the top of the screen. After five sec- onds, this note will disappear . T o make your selection, touch the ParkV iew® Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines soft-key , until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. T ouch the back arr[...]

Refer to “EVIC settings” or “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further in- formation. • Rain Sensing Auto W ipers When this feature is selected, the system will automati- cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield. T o make your selection, touch the Rain Sensing soft-[...]

• Headlight Of f Delay When this featur e is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. T o make your selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a check- mark appears next to the setting, showin[...]

SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle” for further information. • Daytime Running Lights – If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running. T o make your selection, touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key , until a check-mark appears next to s[...]

opened. T o make your selection, touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft-key , until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. T ouch the back arr ow soft-key to r eturn to the pr evious menu. • Flash Lamps With Lock When this feature is selected, the fr ont and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked[...]

passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Pr ess is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first pr ess of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is programm[...]

NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to unlock the door . Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Featur es Of Y our V ehicle” for further information. Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start After pr es[...]

T o make your selection, touch the Easy Exit Seats soft- key , until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. T ouch the back arrow soft-key to return to the pr evious menu. • Engine Of f Power Delay When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect® phone system (if equipped), DVD vid[...]

NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away fr om the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor , and it may give false readings. • Perform Compass Calibration T ouch the Calibration soft-key to change this se[...]

• Equalizer When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and T reble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key . NOTE: Bass/Mid/T r eble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as [...]

T railer Brake • T railer Select When this feature is selected, the T railer T ype can be selected between “T railer 1”, “T railer 2”, “T railer 3” and “T railer 4”. T o make your selection, scr oll up or down until the pr eferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to t[...]

Air Suspension – If Equipped After pressing the Suspension soft-key the following settings will be available. • Sound Horn with Remote Lower When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter REMOTE LOWER but- ton is pressed. T ouch the box next to your selection and a check-mark appears next to the feature sh[...]

to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. • T ransport Mode When this feature is selected the air suspension system is disabled to assist with flat bed towing. T ouch the box next to your selection and a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has b[...]

W rite down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver . T o reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the scr een or visit the provider online. NOTE: SiriusXM T ravel Link is a separate subscription and is available for U.S. r esidents only . Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED For detailed information about your Uconnect® radio refer [...]

The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center . Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio, CD or other valid audio source. The left hand control is a ro[...]

CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pr essing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play . If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, thr[...]

RADIO OPERA TION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by r elocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear”[...]

Front Blower Control There are four blower speeds. Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise fr om the OFF position. 1 – Fr ont Blower 4 – RECIRCULA TION Contr ol 2 – T emperature Contr ol 5 – Air Conditioning (A/C) 3 – MOD[...]

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the OFF position. T emperature Control Use this control to regulate the tem- perature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the knob coun- terclockwise, fr om top center into the blue a[...]

NOTE: A/C cannot be deselected when in MAX A/C position. The LED will blink thr ee times if the A/C button is pushed. If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the fr ont of the A/C condenser (located in fr ont of the radiator), for an accu- mulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the rad[...]

Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor , defrost and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that requir e extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort, while reducing moistur e on the windshield. Defrost Mode Air is directed thr ough the windshield and side window demist out[...]

• In cold or damp weather , the use of the Recir culation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum defogging, select the outside air position. • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- ing the mode control selection by pressing the A/C button. Air Outlets The airflow fr[...]

Manual Climate Controls With T ouch-Screen — If Equipped Hard-Keys The har d-keys ar e located below the radio touch-scr een. Soft-Keys Soft-keys ar e accessible on the radio touch-scr een. Climate Controls — Hard-keys T emperature Controls — Soft-keys 344 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

Button Descriptions (Applies T o Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. A/C Button Press and release to change the curr ent setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off. 2. Recirculation Button Press and release to change the c[...]

CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window . Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window . Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with w[...]

NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. • Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is dir ected through the defrost and side window demister outlets. • Mix Mode Air comes from the floor , defrost and side window de[...]

7. Climate Contr ol OFF Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON/OFF . 8. T emperature Contr ol Down Button Push the button for cooler temperatur e settings. On the touch-screen, slide the temperature bar towards the blue arrow soft-key for cooler temperatur e settings. 9. T emperature Contr ol Up Button Push the button f[...]

General Overview Hard-Keys The har d-keys located below the Uconnect® scr een. Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic T emperature Controls — Soft-keys 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 349[...]

Button Descriptions (Applies T o Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the curr ent setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Press and release to change[...]

6. Rear Defr ost Button Press and release this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirr ors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns of f after 10 minutes. CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating el[...]

8. Passenger T emperature Control Down Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the hard-key button for cooler temperature settings or on the touch-screen, press and slide the soft-key temperatur e bar towar ds the blue arr ow soft-key for cooler temperature settings. NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode wil[...]

1 1. Modes The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instr ument panel outlets, floor outlets, demist outlets and defrost outlets. The Mode settings are as follows: Panel Mode Air comes fr om the outlets in the instr ument panel. Each of these outlets can be individu- ally adjusted to direct the flow of air . The air vanes[...]

Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side win- dow demist outlets. Use Defr ost mode with maximum temperatur e settings for best windshield and side window defr osting and defogging. When the defrost mode is selected, the blower level may will incr ease. 12. Climate Contr ol OFF Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Con[...]

Automatic Operation 1. Press the AUT O hard-key or soft-key button on the Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) Panel. 2. Next, adjust the temperatur e you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas- senger temperature hard or soft control buttons. Once the desir ed temperatur e is displayed, the system will achieve and autom[...]

NOTE: In cold weather , use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recir culation feature may be unavailable (soft-key button greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield. On systems with Manual Climate Controls, the recir culation mode is not allowed in Defrost mode to impr ove [...]

V acation/Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting in high. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started agai[...]

Operating T ips Chart 358 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS Ⅵ ST AR TING PROCEDURES ............... .366 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... .366 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... .366 ▫ Keyless Enter -N-Go™ ................. .367 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... .367 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) ...................[...]

Ⅵ AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION ........... .376 ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock .............. .378 ▫ Brake/T ransmission Shift Interlock System . . .379 ▫ Eight-Speed Automatic T ransmission – If Equipped ........................ .379 ▫ Six-Speed Automatic T ransmission — 1500 Models Only .................... .389 ▫ Six-Speed Automatic T [...]

▫ Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages ............... .446 ▫ Operation .......................... .446 Ⅵ AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (POWER W AGON MODELS ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED .......... .447 Ⅵ ST ABILIZER/SW A Y BAR SYSTEM — POWER W AGON ONL Y ................ .450 Ⅵ SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER W AGON ONL Y .....[...]

Ⅵ WINCH USAGE (POWER W AGON ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED ........................ .476 ▫ Things T o Know Before Using Y our W inch . . . .476 ▫ Understanding The Features Of Y our W inch . . .478 ▫ W inch Accessories ................... .480 ▫ Operating Y our W inch ................. .482 ▫ Rigging T echniques ................... .494 Ⅵ POW[...]

▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light ........... .519 ▫ T railer Sway Contr ol (TSC) – If Equipped . . . .520 Ⅵ TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION ............ .521 ▫ T ire Markings ....................... .521 ▫ T ire Identification Number (TIN) .......... .525 ▫ T ire T erminology And Definitions ......... [...]

Ⅵ TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . . .549 ▫ Base System ........................ .552 ▫ Premium System – If Equipped ........... .554 ▫ T ire Pr essure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series T rucks .................... .558 ▫ General Information .................. .559 Ⅵ FUEL REQUIREMENTS ................. .560 ▫ 3.6L/6.4L Engi[...]

▫ T owing Requirements ................. .580 ▫ T owing T ips ........................ .590 Ⅵ SNOWPLOW ........................ .591 ▫ 1500 Models Only .................... .591 ▫ 2500/3500 Models Only ................ .592 Ⅵ RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .................. .596 ▫ T owing This V ehicle Behind Another V[...]

ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirr ors, and fasten your seat belt. The starter should not be operated for more than 15- second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter fr om over heating. W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle, [...]

T ip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator . T urn the ignition switch briefly to the ST AR T position and release it. The starter motor will continue to run but will automatically disen- gage when the engine is running. Keyless Enter-N-Go™ This feature allows the driver to oper- ate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as [...]

T o T urn Off The Engine Using ENGINE ST AR T/STOP Button 1. Place the shift lever/shift selector in P ARK, then press and r elease the ENGINE ST AR T/STOP button. 2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. 3. If the shift lever/shift selector is not in P ARK, the ENGINE ST AR T/STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle spee[...]

3. Press the ENGINE ST AR T/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position (EVIC displays “RUN”), 4. Press the ENGINE ST AR T/STOP button a thir d time to r eturn the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC displays “OFF”). Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) T o ensure reliable starting at these[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery , booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly . Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What T o Do In Emergen- cies” for further information. If the engine has been flooded[...]

T o Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must Occur: 1. The system must be in STOP/ST AR T READY state. A STOP/ST ART READY message will be displayed in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) within the Stop/Start section. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understand- ing Y our Instrument Panel” fo[...]

• Cabin heating or cooling is in pr ocess and an accept- able cabin temperature has not been achieved • HV AC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower speed • Engine has not reached normal operating temperature • Battery dischar ged • The transmission is not in DRIVE • Hood is open • V ehicle is in 4LO transfer case mode Other fac[...]

• Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake pedal applications) • STOP/ST AR T OFF switch is pressed • 4WD system is put into 4LO mode • The emissions system r equires it • A STOP/ST AR T system error occurs Conditions that force an automatic shift to P ARK while in Autostop mode: The Engine W ill Not Start Automatically and the T rans- [...]

2. The ST OP/ST AR T OFF message will appear in Elec- tronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. 3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the ST OP/ ST AR T system) the engine will not be stopped. 4. If the STOP/[...]

T o Manually T urn On The Stop Start System 1. Press the STOP/ST AR T Off switch (located on the switch bank). 2. The light on the switch will turn of f. System Malfunction If there is a malfunction in the STOP/ST ART system, the system will not shut down the engine. A SER VICE STOP/ST ART SYSTEM message will appear in the Elec- tronic V ehicle Inf[...]

in use for the winter months. During winter months, remove the heater cor d wiring assembly from itself on the c-clip. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 1 10-115 V olt electrical co[...]

W ARNING! • It is dangerous to shift out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally [...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission shifter . ?[...]

Brake/T ransmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake T ransmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in P ARK unless the brakes are applied. T o shift the transmission out of P ARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running, for vehicles with eight-speed transmission[...]

The transmission shifter control has only P ARK, RE- VERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE positions. Manual down- shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select (ERS) switches (described later in this section). Pr essing the GEAR-/GEAR+ switches (on the steering wheel) while in the DRIVE position will select the highest available transmission gear , and[...]

P ARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use P ARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. When parking on a level surface, you may shift the transmission into P ARK first, and then apply the parking b[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into P ARK, turn the engine OFF , and remove the key fob. When the ignition is in th[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Before moving the shift lever out of P ARK,[...]

REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into P ARK if you must leave the [...]

When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into str ong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers), use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) switches (refer to Љ Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation Љ in this section) to select a lower gear range. U[...]

In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be r eset to r egain all forward gears by performing the following steps: NOTE: In cases where the instrument cluster message indicates the transmission may not re-engage after en- gine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a desired location (pr eferably , at your authorized dealer). 1. [...]

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation – Eight-Speed T ransmission The Electronic Range Select (ERS) switches allow the driver to limit the highest available gear when the transmission is in DRIVE. For example, if you shift the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will not shift above third gear (except to prevent engine over- spee[...]

W ARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury . When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly ar eas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW[...]

Six-Speed Automatic T ransmission — 1500 Models Only The transmission gear position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. The shift lever is mounted either on the right side of the steering column (if equipped) or on the console (if equipped). Y ou must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out[...]

Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. P ARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P ARK. Check by trying to move the shift lever out of P ARK with the brake pedal released. Make sure the transmission is in P ARK before leaving the vehicle. • It is dangerous to shift out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than [...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever . Do not lea[...]

• Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated in the P ARK gate. • Look at the transmission gear position display and verify that it indicates the P ARK position. • W ith brake pedal r eleased, verify that the shift lever will not move out of P ARK. REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into Reverse only af[...]

DRIVE This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- shifts, and the best fuel economy . The transmission automatically upshifts thr ough underdrive first and sec- ond gears, direct third gear and overdrive fourth and fifth gears. The DRIVE position provides optimum driv- ing characteristic[...]

NOTE: Use caution when operating a heavily loaded vehicle at low speeds (such as towing a trailer up a steep grade, or in stop-and-go traf fic) during hot weather . In these conditions, torque converter slip can impose a significant additional heat load on the cooling system. Downshifting the transmission to the lowest possible gear (when climbing [...]

In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be r eset to r egain all forward gears by performing the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission into P ARK. 3. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 4. W ait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the pr obl[...]

Y ou can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed. When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically , shifting between all available gears. T apping the ERS (-) switch (column shift) or tapping the shift lever to the left (-) (console shift) will activate ERS mode, display the current gear in [...]

T o exit ERS mode, simply pr ess and hold the shift lever to the right (+) (console shift) or press the ERS (+) switch (column shift) until “D” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster . W ARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, cau[...]

CAUTION! When using ERS for engine braking while descend- ing steep grades, be careful not to overspeed the engine. Apply the brakes as needed to prevent en- gine overspeed. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electr onically controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth gears). The trans- mission will automatically shift into Overd[...]

The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time r estores normal operation. Normal operation is always the default at engine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the switch must be pr essed each time the engine is started. W ARNING! D[...]

NOTE: • The tor que converter clutch will not engage, and the transmission will not shift into the top overdrive gear , until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving]. Because top gear is disabled, and the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not en- gaged, it may[...]

vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). Only shift from DRIVE to P ARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is r eleased and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears. The transmission shift le[...]

When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake befor e shifting the transmission to P ARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- cult to move the shift lever out of P ARK. As an added precaution, turn the fr ont wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. On four-wheel[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into P ARK, turn the engine OFF , and remove the key fob. When the ignition is in t[...]

CAUTION! • Before moving the shift lever out of P ARK, you must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain. The f[...]

W ARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. Y ou might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. CAUTION! T owing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can [...]

If the transmission temperatur e exceeds normal operat- ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. If the transmission becomes extremely hot or is in danger of overheating, the “T ransm[...]

selected. P ARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- aging the transmission. In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be r eset to r egain all forward gears by performi[...]

shifting between all available gears. T apping the ERS (-) switch will activate ERS mode, display the current gear in the instrument cluster , and maintain that gear as the top available gear . Once in ERS mode, tapping ERS (-) or (+) will change the top available gear . T o exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the ERS (+) switch until “D” is o[...]

CAUTION! When using ERS for engine braking while descend- ing steep grades, be careful not to overspeed the engine. Apply the brakes as needed to prevent en- gine overspeed. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electr onically controlled Over drive (fifth and sixth gears). The trans- mission will automatically shift into Overd[...]

The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time r estores normal operation. Normal operation is always the default at engine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the switch must be pr essed each time the engine is started. W ARNING! D[...]

NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will not engage, and the transmission will not shift to sixth gear , until the trans- mission fluid and engine coolant ar e warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving]. Because sixth gear is disabled, and engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the [...]

When additional traction is requir ed, the 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and rear drive- shafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to the desir ed positions. The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only . D[...]

NOTE: Delayed shifts out of four -wheel drive may be experienced due to uneven tire wear , low or uneven tire pressur es, excessive vehicle loading, or cold tempera- tures. W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking b[...]

4L Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range locks the fr ont and rear driveshafts together for cing the fr ont and r ear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). CAUTION! Do not use 4L (Low) range when operating the vehicle on dry paveme[...]

• Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle completely stopped, however dif ficulty may occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur . The preferr ed method is with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). A void attemp[...]

This electronically shifted transfer case provides four mode positions: • T wo-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK) • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two-wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway[...]

T ransfer Case Position Indicator Lights The T ransfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and 4LOW) are located in the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection. When you select a dif ferent transfer case position, the indicator lights will do the following: If All Shift Conditions Are Met: 1. The curr ent pos[...]

The “SVC 4WD W arning Light” monitors the electronic shift four-wheel drive system. If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not function- ing pr operly and that service is r equired. W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the [...]

W ARNING! (Continued) disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position, see the informat[...]

Shifting Procedure NOTE: • If any of the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift. The position indicator light for the pr evious posi- tion will r emain ON and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the require- ments for the selected position h[...]

2WD Or 4WD LOCK T o 4WD LOW NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occupants. Shifting can be performed with the vehicle r olling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. Y ou can use either of the following procedures: Preferred Procedure 1. W it[...]

NOTE: • If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferr ed or Alternate Procedur e are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON, until all requirements have been met. • The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take [...]

This electronically shifted transfer case provides five mode positions: • T wo-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-wheel drive automatic range (4WD AUTO) • Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK) • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two–wheel [...]

NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by depressing the r ecessed button located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing only . Refer to “Recreational T owing” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. T ransfer Case Position [...]

after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not function- ing pr operly and that service is r equired. W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD W arning Light” is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll which m[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position, see the informat[...]

Shifting Procedure NOTE: • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift. The position indicator light for the previous position will r emain ON and the newly selected posi- tion indicator light will continue to flash until all the requir ements for the selected position have[...]

This electronically shifted transfer case provides five mode positions: • T wo-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-wheel drive automatic range (4WD AUTO) • Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK) • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two–wheel [...]

and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position. Refer to “Shifting Procedur e” for spe- cific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions on dry hard surf[...]

If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain ON. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- tinue to flash. 3. The transfer case will not shift. NOTE: Before r etrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary r equirements for selecting a new transfer case position ha[...]

Proper operation of four -wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumfer ence on each wheel. Any differ ence in tire size can cause damage to the drivetrain. Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. W AR[...]

4WD LOW Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque to the front driveshaft , forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). N Neutral - This [...]

2WD T o 4WD AUT O Or 4WD LOCK Press the desired position on the 4WD Control Switch to shift the transfer case. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion. W ith the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if you momen- tarily r elease the accelerator pedal after turning t[...]

3. While still rolling, pr ess the desir ed position on the transfer case control switch. 4. After the desir ed position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift the transmission back into gear . Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. W ith the ignition switch in the ON position and the engine running, shift the transmissi[...]

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED Description The air suspension system pr ovides full time load level- ing capability along with the benefit of being able to adjust vehicle height by the push of a button. 1 — Up Button 2 — Down Button 3 — Entry/Exit Mode Indicator Lamp (Customer se- lectable) Air Suspension Switch 436[...]

4 — Normal Ride Height Indicator Lamp (Customer selectable) 5 — Off-Road 1 Indicator Lamp (Customer selectable) 6 — Off-Road 2 Indicator Lamp (Customer selectable) NOTE: The vehicle will automatically enter Aero Mode when the vehicle speed r emains between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 66 mph (106 km/h) for gr eater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle [...]

OR1. Off-Road 2 may not be available due to vehicle payload, an EVIC message will be displayed when this occurs. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. • If the vehicle is in OFFROAD1 or OFFROAD2 setting, be aware of your surroundings, you may not have th[...]

(24 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h) for gr eater than 60 seconds, or the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) the Entry/Exit change will be cancelled. T o return to Normal Height Mode, press the “Up” button once while in Entry/Exit or drive the vehicle over 15 mph (24 km/h). Entry/Exit mode may not be available due to vehicle payload, an EVIC mess[...]

to be disabled. Refer to “Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. NOTE: If equipped with a touch scr een radio all enabling/disabling of air suspension features must be done through the radio. Refer to “Uconnect® Access Settings” in “Understanding Y our Instru[...]

Wheel Alignment Mode Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further information. NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running. Protection Mode In order to “protect” the air suspension system, t[...]

Operation The indicator lamps 3 through 6 will illuminate to show the current position of the vehicle. Flashing indicator lamps will show a position which the system is working to achieve. When raising, if multiple indicator lamps are flashing, the highest flashing indicator lamp is the posi- tion the system is working to achieve. When lowering, if[...]

• Normal Ride Height (NRH)/Aero Mode – Indicator lamps 3 and 4 will be illuminated when the vehicle is in this position. • Entry/Exit Mode – Indicator lamp 3 will be illumi- nated when the vehicle is in Entry Exit Mode. Entry/ Exit mode can be r equested up to 33 mph (53 km/h). If vehicle speed is reduced to, and kept below , 15 mph (24 km/[...]

Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard position of the suspension and is meant for normal driving. T railer Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1 in (25 mm) – This position will lower the suspension system to connect and level the trailer . The trailer button will blink continuously until trailer height has been achieved. The system[...]

NOTE: If equipped with a touch scr een radio all enabling/disabling of air suspension features must be done through the radio. Refer to “Uconnect® Access Settings” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. W ARNING! The air suspension system uses a high pressure volume of air to operate the system. T o avoid per- s[...]

Wheel Alignment Mode Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further information. NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running. Protection Mode In order to “protect” the air suspension system, t[...]

NOTE: The LED will continuously blink until vehicle trailer level that been achieved. Pushing the T railer Mode again will raise the vehicle to Normal Ride Height (NRH). NOTE: The LED will continuously blink until Normal Ride Height (NRH) has been achieved. • T ransport Mode – No indicator lamps will be illumi- nated. T ransport Mode is disable[...]

CAUTION! • Do not lock the front or rear axle on hard surfaced roads. The ability to steer the vehicle is reduced and damage to the drivetrain may occur when the axles are locked on hard surfaced roads. • Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning. Y ou can damage drivetrain components. Lock the rear axl[...]

NOTE: Left to right wheel speed differ ence may be necessary to allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator light is flashing after placing the switch in the REAR LOCK or FRONT/REAR LOCK position, drive the ve- hicle in a turn or on loose gravel to expedite the locking action. W ARNING! Do not use the locked axle position for normal driving. A l[...]

ST ABILIZER/SW A Y BAR SYSTEM — POWER W AGON ONL Y Y our vehicle is equipped with an electronic disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar . This system allows greater front suspension travel in of f-road situations. Due to the use of taller springs, this vehicle has an increased ride height of approximately 1.9 in (48.3 mm) in the front and 1.5 in (38.1 [...]

W ARNING! Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on hard surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h), you may lose control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury or death. The front stabilizer bar enhances vehicle stability and is nec- essary for maintaining control of the vehicle. The system monitors vehicle speed and [...]

W ARNING! If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to On-Road mode, vehicle stability is greatly reduced. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle over 18 mph (29 km/h). Driving faster than 18 mph (29 km/h) may cause loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury or death. Contact your local service center for assistance. SAFE OF[...]

ramp without lifting any other wheel off the gr ound. This distance up the ramp divided by the wheelbase of the vehicle and multiplied by 1,000 is the R TI. This vehicle has an R TI of 655, which means you can articulate one front wheel 32 inches in the air while the other three wheels r emain in contact with the gr ound. W ater Fording Characteris[...]

mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a dif ferent effect on your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-r oad driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and maintain a good driving postur e. A void sudden accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no [...]

Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in snow , mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to steering, acceleration and braking inputs. Therefor e you should accelerate slowly , leave greater stopping distances and avoid abrupt vehicle maneuvers. Y ou want to keep a slow constant steady pace. The[...]

• Sand – Soft sand is very dif ficult to travel through with full tire pressur e. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop. The key to driving in soft sand using the appro- priate tire pressure, accelerating slowly , avoiding abrupt maneuvers and maintaining the vehicle’s mo- mentum. If you [...]

W ARNING! Crossing obstacles can cause abrupt steering system loading which could cause you to loose control of your vehicle. Using A Spotter There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle or determine the correct path. Determining the correct path can be extremely difficult when you are confronting many obstacles. In these cases have so[...]

enough to put the vehicle at risk of a rollover . If you get caught in a rut, dig a small trench to the right or left at a 45-degree angle ahead of the front tir es. Use the removed dirt to fill the r ut ahead of the turnout you just created. Y ou should now be able to drive out following the trench you just created at a 45-degr ee angle. W ARNING![...]

CAUTION! W inching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects increases the risk of underbody damage. Hill Climbing Hill climbing requir es good judgment and a good under- standing of your abilities and your vehicle’s limitations. Hills can cause serious problems. Some are just too steep to climb and should not be attempted. Y ou should always feel [...]

fresh Љ bite Љ into the surface and will usually provide enough traction to complete the climb. If you do not make it to the top, place the vehicle in REVERSE and back straight down the grade using engine resistance along with the vehicle brakes. W ARNING! Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or turn around on a steep grade. Driving across a[...]

soils. If possible transverse the incline at an angle heading slightly up or down. W ARNING! Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover , which may result in severe injury . • If Y ou Stall Or Begin T o Lose Headway – If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and imme[...]

avoid damage to the environment. Y ou should know your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if something goes wr ong. Y ou should never stop or shut a vehicle of f when cr ossing deep water unless you ingested water into the engine air intake. If the engine stalls do not attempt to r estart it. Determine if it has ingested water first. T[...]

crossing is the water depth, curr ent and bottom con- ditions. On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in, effectively incr easing the water level on the vehicle. Be sure to consider this when determining the depth and the ability to safely cross. • Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other Standing W ater – Puddles, pools, flooded or other[...]

downstream out of control if the water is deep enough to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body . Before you pr oceed determine the speed of the curr ent, the water’s depth, appr oach angle, bottom condition and if ther e are any obstacles, then cross at an angle heading slightly upstream using the low and slow technique. W ARNING[...]

CAUTION! Reduced tire pressure increases the risk of tire dam- age and may cause tire unseating with total loss of air pressure. T o reduce the risk of tire unseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, drive at slower speeds and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. V ehicle Recovery If you drive off-road, you may encounter a situation where you w[...]

CAUTION! Pulling the vehicle off an obstacle, without first clearing the object, may result in additional under - body damage. • Rock Cycling Y our V ehicle – Rock cycling your ve- hicle is one of the easiest, fastest and most commonly used methods. This simply involves shifting your vehicle from DRIVE to REVERSE, while applying throttle after [...]

a safe recovery . First connect the tow strap to the correct attachment points on both vehicles. There should be a least 20 to 30 feet between the vehicles to allow for a safe recovery . If necessary join two tow straps together usin ga1½ inch hard wood dowel. This will keep the straps from becoming knotted and is safer than using a clevis pin if [...]

vehicle damage, or where nothing else seems to work. A winch can deliver a high pulling force with a great deal of control. It allows you to walk the vehicle out of the situation in a slow controlled manner . This control works well for avoiding further vehicle damage. Once you decide it is time to use the winch look for a good anchor point. It nee[...]

After Driving Off-Road Off-r oad operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tir es, b[...]

• If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation. LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL The limited-slip dif ferential pr ovides additional traction on snow , ice, mud, sand and [...]

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURF ACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a dif ference in the surface traction under the r ear (driving) wheels. W ARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dang[...]

DRIVING THROUGH W A TER Driving through water mor e than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Flowing/Rising W ater W ARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow- ing water can wear away the road or path’[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle’ s drivetrain components. Always inspect your vehicle’ s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water . Do not continue to operate th[...]

OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills or driving diagonally acr oss a hill or slope. If natural obstacles for ce you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, choose a mild angle and keep as little side tilt as possible. Keep the vehicle moving and make turns slowly and cautiously . If you must back down a hi[...]

• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the values specified in the Service Manual. • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These things could be a fire hazar d. They might hide damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, ax[...]

WINCH USAGE (POWER W AGON ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED Things T o Know Before Using Y our Winch General W inch Information Y our vehicle is equipped with an electric vehicle recovery winch. This winch uses the electrical power from the vehicle charging system to power a motor that winds wire rope into the winch drum via planetary gear reduc- tion. By nat[...]

CAUTION! W ire rope must spool on the winch drum in the direction indicated on the drum rotation decal on the winch. Low V oltage Interrupt Y our winch is equipped with a device that will interrupt winch function if the vehicle charging system voltage drops to a low level. The winch will not power-in or out for 30 seconds if this device is tripped.[...]

Understanding The Features Of Y our Winch W inch Components 478 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle charging system and features a thermal protection switch that automatically stops motor function in the power-in direction if the motor gets too hot. 2. Remote Socket: The r emote socket allows the remote control to be attached to the control pack to allow the winch to function. 3. Winch Drum With[...]

Winch Accessories The following accessories are necessary to attach the winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe winching. Gloves: W ire rope, through use, will develop Љ barbs Љ which can slice skin. It is ex- tremely important to wear protective gloves while oper - ating the winch or handling the wire rope. A void loose fit- tin[...]

Clevis/D-Shackles: The D-Shackle is a safe means of connecting the looped ends of cables, straps and snatch blocks. The shackle’s pin is threaded to allow easy removal. T ree T runk Protector: T ypi- cally made of tough, high- quality nylon, it pr ovides the operator an attachment point for the winch r ope to a wide variety of anchor points and o[...]

Operating Y our Winch W ARNING! Failure to observe any of these warnings regarding proper winch usage may result in severe injury . • Always use supplied hook strap to hold the hook when spooling wire rope in or out. • Never use as a hoist. • Never use to move persons. • Never exceed winch or wire rope rated capacity . • Always wear heavy[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Always disconnect the remote control when not in use. • Never winch when there are less than five wraps of wire rope around the winch drum. • Always pass remote control through a window to avoid pinching lead in door , then using remote inside a vehicle. • Never leave the remote control plugged into the winch while f[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • Always inspect winch installation and wire rope condition before operating the winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged wire rope must be replaced immediately . Loose or damaged winch installation must be corrected immediately . • Always be sure any element which can interfere with safe winching operations is removed prior to ini[...]

4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook strap. Fr ee the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach the hook strap to the hook (if not attached). 5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out enough wire rope to reach your anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain amount of tension on the wire as it can become twisted and over -wrapped when slacken[...]

6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have established your anchor point, secur e the tr ee-trunk protector or choker-chain around the object. CAUTION! Always be certain the anchor you select will with- stand the load. T ree T runk Protector 486 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

NOTE: How to choose an anchor point: A secur e anchor is critical to winching operations. An anchor must be strong enough to hold while winching. Natural anchors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the cable as low as possible. If no natural anchors are available when recov- ering another vehicle, your vehicle becomes the anchor point. In this ca[...]

9. Connect the r emote contr ol to the winch control box, located behind the front bumper . Be car eful not to let the remote contr ol cord dangle in fr ont of the winch. If you choose to control the winch from inside your vehicle, always pass the remote through a window to avoid pinching the cor d in the door . Always discon- nect the remote contr[...]

12. Check wire r ope. The wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling dr um. Impr oper wind- ing can cause damage to the wire rope. In certain situations you may decide to thr ow a heavy blanket or similar object over the wire rope. A heavy blanket can absorb energy should the wir e r ope break. Place it on the wire rope midway between the[...]

13. Establish ؆ no people ؆ zones: Make your intentions clear . Be sure that everyone in the immediate vicinity surrounding the winching operation is completely aware of your intentions before you pull. Declare where the spectators should not stand - never behind or in front of the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatch block. Y our situa[...]

14. Begin winching. W ith the winching vehicles engine on and light tension alr eady on the wir e rope, begin winching slowly and steadily . Be sure that the wir e rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spool- ing drum. For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by the winch. Continue pulling until[...]

• What to look for under load: The wire rope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by the drum rotation decal on the winch. As you power-in, make sure the wire rope winds evenly and tightly on the drum. This prevents the outer wire wraps from draw- ing into the inner wraps, binding and damaging the wire rope. A void shock loads by using th[...]

W ARNING! T o prevent serious injury , NEVER put your fingers inside the hook area as you are powering-in. NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange the re- mote contr ol lead so it cannot be caught in the winch. Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle when spooled. Be sure any wir e rope alr eady on the spooling drum is wound tightly a[...]

19. Disconnect the remote control. Disconnect the r emote control cord from the control box and store in a clean and dry place. W inching operations are now com- plete. Put the cap on the solenoid plug-in. NOTE: Always stor e the remote control in a pr otected, clean, dry area. Rigging T echniques V arious winching situations will requir e applicat[...]

How T o Change The Pulling Direction All winching operations should have a straight line from the winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes the wire r ope collecting on one side of the dr um af fecting pulling efficiency and damaging wire rope. A snatch block, secured to a point directly in fr ont of the vehicle will enable you to change you[...]

Double Line Because pulling power decreases with the number of layers of wire r ope on the winch dr um, you can use a snatch block to double line out more wire rope. This decreases the number of layers of wire r ope on the drum, and increases pulling power . Start by feeding out enough wire rope to free the winch hook. Attach the hook to your vehic[...]

W ARNING! Continued operation with reduced or no power steer- ing assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as pos- sible. If the Steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance. If the S[...]

POWER STEERING — 2500/3500 Models The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and incr eased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under [...]

Power Steering Fluid Check– 2500/3500 Models Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not requir ed. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises ar e apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection ef forts through an autho- rized dealer . CAUTION![...]

FUEL SA VER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONL Y – IF EQUIPPED This featur e of fers impr oved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. NOTE: This system may take some time to return to full functi[...]

NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear , the “Brake W arning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver . Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • This light only shows that the parking brake is ap- plied. It does not sho[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision. • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury . Also, be certain to leave the transmission in P ARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehic[...]

Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System W ARNING! The Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment. It may be sus- ceptible to interference caused by improperly in- stalled or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interference can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability . Installation of such equipmen[...]

ABS W arning Light The ABS includes an amber warning light. When the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The system reverts to standar d, non-anti-lock brakes. W ARNING! • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer . Just press firmly on y[...]

NOTE: Under cold temperatures, pedal effort will be higher than normal until the power steering fluid reaches operating temperatur e. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake contr ol system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS), T raction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Ele[...]

T raction Control System (TCS) – If Equipped The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressur e is applied to the slipping wheel(s), and engine power is r educed to pr ovide enhanced acceleration and stability . A feature of the TCS functions similarly to a limited-slip differ ential[...]

W ARNING! • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction af forded. • The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehic[...]

HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in or der for HSA to activate: • V ehicle must be stopped • V ehicle must be on an approximate 7% or greater incline • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). W ARNING! There may be [...]

T owing And Hauling W ith HSA The HSA system does not know if your vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer unless the TOW/HAUL switch, lo- cated on the center stack, is selected. When activated, the “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster . Refer to “Automatic T ransmission” in “Starting and Operating” for fur[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in P ARK or using the parking brake, it will roll down the incline and could collide with another vehicle, object or person, and cause serious or fatal injury . Always remember to use the parking brake while parking on a hill and[...]

EVIC Equipped V ehicles HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on a EVIC equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn of f the HSA featur e, refer to “Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further information. Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped (Power [...]

selectable by the driver , and can be adjusted by using +/- gear shifter . The following summarizes the HDC set speeds: Gear Approximate HDC Set Speed 1st 0.8 mph (1.3 km/h) 2nd 2 mph (3.2 km/h) 3rd 3 mph (4.8 km/h) 4th 4 mph (6.4 km/h) 5th 5 mph (8 km/h) 6th 6 mph (9.6 km/h) D 6 mph (9.6 km/h) R 1 mph (1.6 km/h) N 1 mph (3.2 km/h) P Not Applicable[...]

Deactivating HDC HDC will be deactivated but r emain available if any of the following conditions occur: • Driver overrides HDC set speed with throttle or brake application. • V ehicle speed exceeds 20 mph but remains below 40 mph. • V ehicle is on a downhill grade of insuf ficient magni- tude (less than approximately 8%), is on level ground,[...]

Feedback to the driver: The instrument cluster has a HDC icon and a HDC switch which has an LED which of fers feedback to the driver about the state HDC is in. • The cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and remain on solid when HDC is enabled or activated. This is the normal operating condition for HDC. • The cluster icon and switch lam[...]

the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appr o- priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. All T wo-Wheel D[...]

ESC Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. When in Љ Partial Off Љ mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the Љ ESC Off Indicator Light Љ will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally . Th[...]

W ARNING! • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Partial Off” mode, the engine power reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offer[...]

NOTE: The “ESC OFF” message will display and the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the P ARK position from any other position and then moved out of the P ARK position. This will occur even if the message was pr eviously clear ed. In this mode, ESC and TCS except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS [...]

ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instr ument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the en[...]

NOTE: • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously . • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. Th[...]

TSC is only active in the default “ESC On” mode. TSC can be disabled by pressing the “ESC Of f” switch and entering “ESC Partial Off” mode. It is not active in the “ESC Partial Of f” or “ESC Off” modes. Refer to the ESC portion of this section for an explanation of the differ ent ESC operating modes. W ARNING! If TSC activates w[...]

NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e 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 tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standard have the tir e size molded into the sidew[...]

T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ؆ ....blank.... ؆ = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards To rS = T emporary spar e tir e 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = A[...]

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 tir e can carry a load corr esponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be[...]

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. T ir es with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tir e. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicl[...]

EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = Number r epresenting the week in which the tir e was manufactured (two digits) — 03 means the 3rd week 01 = Number r epresenting the year in which the tir e was manufactured (two digits) — 01 means the year 2001 — Prior to July 2000, tir e manufac[...]

Tire T erminology And Definitions T erm Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door . Cold T ire Inflation Pressure Cold tir e inflation pressur e is defined as the tir e pr essure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sit[...]

Tire Loading And T ire Pressure T ire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressur e is listed on the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door . B-Pillar Location for T ire And Loading Information Placard 528 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

T ire And Loading Information Placard This placar d tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tir e size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressur es for the fr ont, r ear , and spare tires. T ire and Loading Information Placard 5 ST ART[...]

Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tir e must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tir e’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tir e inflation pressur es specified on the T ire and Loading Information placard and in the “V ehicle Loading?[...]

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and ther e will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]).[...]

532 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory op[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear pat- terns to develop across the tire tr ead. These abn[...]

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressur es specified on the placar d ar e always “cold tire inflation pressur e.” Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tir e pr [...]

Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressur e is very important. Increased tir e pressur e and reduced vehicle loading may be required for[...]

Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information. Damaged Run Flat tir es, or Run Flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressur e should be replaced imme- diately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and service description (Load Index and Speed Code). Tire T ypes All Season T ires – If Equipped All Seaso[...]

Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pr essures. While [...]

Spare T ires – If Equipped NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT” in What T o Do In Emergencies for further information. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare inst[...]

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spar e wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. W ARNING! Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only . W ith these spares, do not [...]

W ARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only . In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. W ith this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your T ire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’ s s[...]

T read W ear Indicators T read wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tir es should be replaced. These indicators ar e molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tr ead is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire [...]

W ARNING! T ires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Pr ot[...]

W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steeri[...]

TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) Use of traction devices requir e sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these r ecommendations to guard against damage. • T raction device must be of pr oper size for the tire, as recommended by the traction device manufacturer . Please follow the table below for proper tire size, chain type, and axle r ecommenda[...]

W ARNING! Using tires of dif ferent size and type (M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling. Y ou could lose control and have a collision. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- tween tires and other suspension com[...]

TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS T ires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform differ ent steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These effects can be r educed by timely rotation of tir es. The benefits of r otation ar e especially worthwhile with aggressive t[...]

Directional T ires – If Equipped For the R/T package with 22” tir es and wheels, the rotational direction of the tire must be taken into consid- eration when r otating the tires. The r ecommended rota- tion pattern for dir ectional tir es is shown below . Dual Rear Wheels – If Equipped The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be matched[...]

CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear T ires may only have one approved direction of rotation. This is to accommodate the asymmetrical design (tread pattern) of the On/Off- Road tire and the use of Outline White Letter (OWL) tires. • When replacing a flat, the spare tire may have to be remounted on the rim, or installed at a different location, to maintain the[...]

also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pr es- sure. The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tir e pressur e if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature ef fects and natural pressure loss thr ough the tire. The TPMS will[...]

CAUTION! • The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op- eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause [...]

• The TPMS is not a substitute for pr oper tir e mainte- nance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pr essure using an accurate tire pr essure gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the “T ire Pressur e Monitor- ing T elltale Light.” • Seasonal temperature changes wi[...]

T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The “T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster , a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will display in the EVIC, and a chime will sound when tire pressur e is low in one or more of the four active road tires. An Љ Inflate to XX Љ message will also be disp[...]

V ehicles with Full Size Spare 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS. 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire that has a pressur e below the low-pr essure warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” messag[...]

The matching full size spar e wheel and tir e assembly (if equipped) has a TPM sensor . The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires. A spar e with a pressur e below the low-pr essure limit will not cause the “T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light” to illuminate or the chime to sound. T ire Pressure Monitoring Low[...]

EVIC will stop flashing or r eturn to it’s original color , and the “T ire Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to r eceive this information. Service TPMS W arning If a system fault is detected, the “T ire Pressure Monitor- ing[...]

SYSTEM Љ message will no longer display , and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the following: 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio fr equencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains mate[...]

Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series T rucks Y our vehicle may be equipped with a T ire Pressure Information System (TPIS). The T ire Pressur e Information System (TPIS) uses wir e- less technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sen- sors to transmit tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem tra[...]

If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the Љ SER VICE TPM SYSTEM Љ message will no longer be displayed, and a pr essure value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the following: • Signal interference due to[...]

FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.6L/6.4L Engine These engines are designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excel- lent fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded “r egular” gasoline having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over r egular gasoline in thes[...]

Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country requir e the use of cleaner burning gasoline r eferred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- prove air quality . The manufactur er supports the use of reformulated gaso- lines. Pr operly blended r[...]

If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on • poor engine performance • poor cold start and cold drivability • increased risk for fuel system component corrosion T o fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertentl[...]

conditions and they would result in additional cost. Therefor e, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law . Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- mance and damage the emissions cont[...]

Carbon Monoxide Warnings W ARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly . Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicl[...]

NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door . CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system. • A poorly fitting gas cap ma[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. NOTE: • T ighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indicat[...]

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator will display in the EVIC telltale display area. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further in- formation. T [...]

Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GA WR of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle GA WR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles o[...]

The weight on the fr ont and r ear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over the front and rear axle. W eigh- ing the vehicle may show that the GA WR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from [...]

Common T owing Definitions The following trailer towing r elated definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the[...]

W ARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GA WR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. T ongue W eight (TW) The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer . In most cases it should not be l[...]

W eight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by applying lever - age through spring (load) bars. They ar e typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufactur er’s directions, it pr o- vides for a mor e level ri[...]

EXAMPLE — Without W eight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) EXAMPLE — With W eight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 573[...]

Fifth-Wheel Hitch The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truc[...]

T railer Hitch T ype and Maximum T railer W eight The following chart pr ovides the maximum trailer weight a given factory equipped trailer hitch type can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. T railer Hitch T ype and Maximum T railer W eight Hitch T ype Max. T railer Hitch M[...]

T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to a 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standar d equipment. Ram 1500 4x2 ST SL T/Outdoorsman Sport/Laramie 3.6L V -6 8–Speed Auto- matic T ransmission Standard T owing: 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Max T owing: 6,50[...]

Ram 1500 4x4 ST SL T/Outdoorsman Sport/Laramie 3.6L V -6 8–Speed Auto- matic T ransmission Standard T owing: 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Max T owing: 6,300 lbs (2 857 kg) Max Payload: 1,930 lbs (875 kg) Standard T owing: 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Max T owing: 6,250 lbs (2 834 kg) Max Payload: 1,900 lbs (861 kg) – 5.7L HEMI® V -8 6–Speed Automatic T rans[...]

Ram 2500 And 3500 ST SL T/Outdoorsman/Sport Laramie 5.7L HEMI® V -8 6–Speed Automatic T ransmission Max T owing: 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) Max Payload: 1,780 lbs (807 kg) Max T owing: 12,300 lbs (5 579 kg) Max Payload: 3,120 lbs (1 415 kg) – 6.4L HEMI® V -8 6–Speed Automatic T ransmission Max T owing: 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) Max Payload: 1,780 lb[...]