Dodge 2010 Ram Chassis Cab manual

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    Ram T ruc k OWNER’ S MANUAL 2010 2010 Ram T ruck Chassis Chrysler Group LLC 10DD43-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A. CHASSIS 249701 Ram Chassis OM:07 Dodge Caliberƒ.qxd 8/21/09 11:16 AM Page 1[...]

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    VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA W ith respect to any V ehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor e. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most fr equent causes of accidents. Y our driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol l[...]

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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 ............................. 7 5 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 1 [...]

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 A Message From Chrysler Gr oup LLC ......... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 5 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 7 䡵 V an Conversions/Campers ................. 7 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .............. 8 䡵 V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8 1[...]

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    A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Chrysler Group LLC and Cummins 威 welcome you as a Cummins 威 turbocharged diesel-power ed truck owner . Y our diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operate differ ently from a gasoline-powered truck. It is important that you read and understand this manual. Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United [...]

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    This information cannot be erased and will stay in the system’s memory even if the modification is removed. This information can be retrieved by Chrysler Gr oup LLC, and service and repair facilities, when servicing your vehicle. This information may be used to determine if repair will be cover ed by warranty . There is a possibility that the use[...]

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    6 INTRODUCTION[...]

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    W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedur es that could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could r esult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Caution[...]

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    VEHICLE IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instr ument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- mobile Information Disclosure Label af fixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter[...]

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 1 2 ▫ Locking Doors W ith A Key .............. 1 3 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 1 4 ▫ T o Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...... 1 4 ▫ T o Release The Steering Wheel Lock .[...]

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    ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 1 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 1 ▫ General Information ................... 2 2 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Replacement .......... 2 2 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 2 3 ▫ How T o Use Remote Start ............... 2 3 䡵 Door Locks ........................... 2 5[...]

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    ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 48 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 5 6 ▫ Child Restraint ....................... 5 8 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 7 0 䡵 Safety T ips ........................... 7 1 ▫ T ransporting Passengers ................ 7 1 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 7 2 ▫ S[...]

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys fr om your authorized dealer . Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic T ransmission Place the shift lever in P [...]

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    NOTE: • If you try to remove the key befor e you place the shift lever in P ARK, the key may become trapped tempo- rarily in the ignition cylinder . If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety fe[...]

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    STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- out the key fob. If the steering wheel is moved approxi- mately a half turn in either direction and the key fob is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. T o Manually Lock the Steerin[...]

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    During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the V ehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a pr oblem with the electronics. In addition, if the V ehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that some[...]

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    dealer or by following the customer key programming procedur e. This procedure consists of pr ogramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer . Customer Key Programming If you[...]

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    Repeat this procedur e to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key 威 , contact your authorized dealer for details. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased fr om the sys- tem’s memory . This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys[...]

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    T o Set the Alarm The V ehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the power door locks, or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed, the V ehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the V ehicle Security Alarm is arming. The V ehicle Security[...]

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    ILLUMINA TED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open the doors. This feature is only available if you have Remote Keyless Entry . The lights will fade to off after appr oximately 30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned ON. NOTE[...]

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    T o Unlock the Doors Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, the parking lights will flash on twice and, if installed, the cargo lamp will turn on for 30 seconds. The system can be pro[...]

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    3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the P ANIC button. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. T o reactivate this featur e, repeat the above steps. This vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant with the park lamp flash feature activated. If desir ed, this feature can [...]

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    General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modi[...]

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    2. Remove and replace the battery . When replacing the battery , match the + sign on battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on back cover . A void touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. T o reassemble the RKE transmit[...]

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    • Ignition key removed fr om ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE P ANIC button not pressed 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. Car- bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death [...]

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    Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 • Any engine warning lamps come on • The hood is opened • The hazard switch is pr essed • The transmission is moved out of P ARK • The brake pedal is pressed T o Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the V ehicle Press and r elease the [...]

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    The ignition key will unlock all the locks on your vehicle. W ARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A ch[...]

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    Automatic Door Locks – If Equipped If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). Automatic Door Lock Programming This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the following procedur e: 1. Enter your vehicle and cl[...]

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    2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this programming pr ocedure.) 3. Insert the key into the ignition. 4. W ithin 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four times, ending in the ON/RUN position. (Do not start the engine) . 5. W ithin 30[...]

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    T o use the system, open each rear door , slide the lever UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child protection door locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even, if the inside door LOCK is in the UNLOCKED position. W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a coll[...]

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    WINDOWS Power Windows – If Equipped The control on the left fr ont door panel has up-down switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window contr ol and on the rear doors of Quad Cab 威 models. The windows will operate when the ignition swi[...]

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    Auto-Down (Driver’s Side Only) The driver’s window switch has an Auto-Down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, r elease, and the window will go down automatically . W indow Lockout Switch (4-Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. T o disable t[...]

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    occurs with the rear windows open, open the fr ont and rear windows together to minimize the buf feting. OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the r estraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and all passengers • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- ger — [...]

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    Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver , even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own str eet. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injurie[...]

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    W ARNING! • W earing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body . These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision best. W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. Y ou might suffer internal injuries, or you[...]

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 1 — Latch Plate Latch Plate T o Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35[...]

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    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 as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the po[...]

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    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 pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the[...]

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    W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (ben[...]

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    panel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is an audible “click”. For proper seatbelt usage, r efer “Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions” in this section. W ARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop- erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide p[...]

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    W ARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop- erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, 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[...]

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    away from your neck. Pr ess the button located on the upper belt guide, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you ar e taller than average you will prefer a higher position. When you r elease the anchorage, try to move it up or down to mak[...]

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    2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. How T o Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract[...]

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    BeltAlert 威 will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). BeltAlert 威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned[...]

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    Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended, 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 requir ed, remove the extender and stor e it. W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk[...]

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    NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may also be equipped without a passenger’s front airbag. In this case the passen[...]

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    the second stage determines whether the output force is low , medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet the need, the remaining gas in the inflator is expended. W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually . Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags may[...]

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    W ARNING! Infants in rear-facing child restraints must NEVER- ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag unless the airbag is turned off (Regular Cab V ehicles Only). An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Refer to the “Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch (if equipped)” in this secti[...]

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    If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center . Phone numbers are provided under ⬙ If Y ou Need Assistance ⬙ in Section 9 of this manual. W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to [...]

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    type of collision. Advanced Fr ont Airbags ar e not ex- pected to reduce the risk of injury in r ear , or side collisions. The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle of fset collisions. On the othe[...]

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    It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster Airbag W arning Light if a malfunction is noted. The diagnostics also recor d the nature of the malfunction. W ARNING! Ignoring the Airbag W arning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not c[...]

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    The passenger front airbag is to be turned of f only if the passenger: • is an infant (less than one year old) who must ride in the front seat because ther e is no rear seat, because the rear seat is too small for a r ear-facing infant restraint or because the infant has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the driver to be able to se[...]

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    T o T urn On the Passenger Airbag (Regular Cab V ehicles Only) – If Equipped Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch (If Equipped), push the key in and turn counter- clockwise, and remove the key fr om the switch. This will turn on the passenger airbag (if equipped). The OFF light near the switch will be off when the ignition[...]

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

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    • As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-pr oduct of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water . For nose or throat irritation[...]

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    Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag 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 right [...]

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    Airbag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately . • The Airbag W arning Light does not come on for approximately six to eight seconds w[...]

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    2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recor ded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn mor e about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and impr ove [...]

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    3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. 4. Otherwise requir ed by law . Data parameters that are r ecorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-contr olled safety systems, including the airbag system • V ehicle speed • Engine RPM • Brake switch status • Pedal position • And other parameters dep[...]

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    Infants and Small Children There ar e different sizes and types of r estraints for children fr om newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is correct for your child. • Safety experts recommend that childr en ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at[...]

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    cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. NOTE: For additional information, refer to www .seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEA TCHECK. Cana- dian residents[...]

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    • The restraint must be appr opriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instr uctions that come with the restraint. If you install the r estraint improperly , it may not work when you need it. • The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic Locking[...]

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    • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufactur er’s directions. • When your child restraint is not in use, secur e it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it fr om the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious[...]

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    Regular Cab Passenger Seat Quad Cab 威 Rear Outboard Seats 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63[...]

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    Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seat back tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufactur ers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older produ[...]

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    Installing the Child Restraint System W ARNING! Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LA TCH attachments in the center position of a Quad Cab 威 model rear seat. The LA TCH anchorages in this seat are designed for the two outboard seating posi- tions only . A child may be placed in the rear center seating position of a Quad Cab 威 [...]

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    W ARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Child Restraint T ether Anchor Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for[...]

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    2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal. 3. Install the child restraint and r emove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufactur er’s instructions. Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence (Quad Cab 威 - Rear Seats) 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints [...]

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    5. Place a child restraint on the center r ear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor dir ectly behind the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat. 6. Install each child restraint and r emove the slack in the tether strap according to the child r estraint manufactur- er’s[...]

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    T ether Anchorage Points at All Three Seating Positions 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor dir ectly behind the seat. 2. Lift the cover , and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal. 3. Install the child restrain[...]

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    Children T oo Large for Booster Seats Children who ar e large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be lo[...]

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    • W arm up the engine before placing it under load. • Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged periods. • Use the appropriate transmission gear to pr event engine lugging. • Observe vehicle oil pressur e and temperature indica- tors. • Check the coolant and oil levels frequently . • V ary throttle position at highway speeds when [...]

  • Page 74

    Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing (CO) follow these safety tips: Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle [...]

  • Page 75

    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside the V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be r eplaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a colli[...]

  • Page 76

    Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside the V ehicle T ires Examine tires for excessive tr ead wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tr ead and sidewall for cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including spar e) for proper pressur e. [...]

  • Page 77

    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 7 9 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 7 9 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 80 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 8 0 ▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Featur e .......... 8 1 ▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............ [...]

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    䡵 V oice Recognition (VR) System — If Equipped ........................... 1 1 1 ▫ V oice Recognition (VR) System Operation .... 1 1 1 ▫ Commands ........................ 1 1 3 ▫ V oice T raining ...................... 1 1 6 䡵 Seats .............................. 1 1 6 ▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ...... 1 1 7 ▫ Reclining [...]

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    䡵 W indshield W ipers And W ashers .......... 1 3 1 ▫ Intermittent W iper System .............. 1 3 1 ▫ W indshield W ashers .................. 1 3 2 䡵 T ilt Steering Column ................... 1 3 2 䡵 Electronic Speed Contr ol — If Equipped ..... 1 3 4 ▫ T o Activate ......................... 1 3 4 ▫ T o Set a Desired Speed .......[...]

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    䡵 Storage ............................. 1 5 2 ▫ Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) — If Equipped ........... 1 5 2 ▫ Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) — If Equipped ............ 1 5 4 ▫ Storage And Seats (Quad Cab 威 Models) .... 1 5 6 ▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ............ 1 5 7 䡵 Fold Flat Load Floor —[...]

  • Page 81

    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirr or should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield). The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view thr ough the rear window . Adjusting Rearview [...]

  • Page 82

    Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glar e from vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or off by pr essing the button at the base of the mirror . A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during[...]

  • Page 83

    W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in a passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side [...]

  • Page 84

    Select the left or right mirror using the top switch, then press one of the four arr ows on the bottom switch to adjust the mirror . Once the mirror is adjusted, set the top switch to the center (off) position to pr event accidentally moving a mirror . Heated Mirrors — If Equipped The heated mirror button is located on the climate control panel. [...]

  • Page 85

    NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors r earward prior to entering an automated car wash. A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main mirror surface. uconnect™ phone — IF EQUIPPED uconnect™ phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. uconnect™ phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your cellula[...]

  • Page 86

    phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the uconnect™ phone. NOTE: The uconnect™ phone requir es a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth 威⬙ Hands-Free Pr ofile, ⬙ Ve r - sion 0.96 or higher . See the uconnect™ website for supported phones. For uc[...]

  • Page 87

    W ARNING! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death. Phone Button Depending on the vehicle options, either the radio or the mirror will contain the two cont[...]

  • Page 88

    menu structur e. V oice commands are requir ed after most uconnect™ phone prompts. Y ou will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the beep, which follows the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt or another prompt. • For certain operations, compound commands can [...]

  • Page 89

    Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙ Cancel ⬙ and you will be returned to the main menu. However , in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu. Pair (Link) uconnect™ phone to a Cellular Phone T o begin using your uconnect™ phone, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth 威 enabled cellular ph[...]

  • Page 90

    phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are pr esent in the vehicle, the uconnect™ phone will use the priority three cellular phone when you make a call. Y ou can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to ⬙ Advanced Phone Conn[...]

  • Page 91

    • The uconnect™ system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number , which may appear in the display of certain radios. Add Names to Y our uconnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the uconnect™ phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ promp[...]

  • Page 92

    Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook T ransfer From Cellular Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, uconnect™ phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from the cellular phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth 威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this featur e. See uconnect™ [...]

  • Page 93

    Phonebook Download — Single Entry If equipped and supported by your phone, uconnect™ phone allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth 威 . T o use this feature, pr ess the button and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, “Ready to accept “V” car d entry via Bluetooth 威 …” The system is now ready [...]

  • Page 94

    • Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, cellular , or pager) that you wish to edit. • When prompted, r ecite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be gi[...]

  • Page 95

    • After you enter the name, the uconnect™ phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, cellular , pager , or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. Delete/Erase “All?[...]

  • Page 96

    • The uconnect™ phone will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed thr ough the uconnect™ phone if the feature(s) ar e available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides thr ee-way[...]

  • Page 97

    progr ess. T o go back to the first call, refer to ⬙ T oggling Between Calls ⬙ in this section. T o combine two calls, refer to ⬙ Conference Call ⬙ in this section. Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold T o put a call on hold, press the button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. T o bring the call back from hold[...]

  • Page 98

    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Redial. ⬙ • The uconnect™ phone will call the last number that was dialed from your cellular phone. NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the uconnect™ phone. Call Continuation Call continuation is the progr ession of a phone call on the uconnect™ phone after t[...]

  • Page 99

    After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every uconnect™ phone language change operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- specific and usable across all languages. Emergency Assistance If you are in an emer gency and [...]

  • Page 100

    W ARNING! Y our phone must be turned on and paired to the uconnect™ phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cellular phone has network coverage and stays paired to the uconnect™ phone. T owing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the [...]

  • Page 101

    W orking with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. Y ou can use your uconnect™ phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging service or automated customer service line. Some se[...]

  • Page 102

    Barge In - Overriding Prompts The “V oice Recognition” button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately . For example, if a prompt is asking ⬙ W ould you like to pair a phone, clear a..., ⬙ you could press the button and say , ⬙ Pair a Phone ⬙ to select that option without ha[...]

  • Page 103

    NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send the dial ring to the uconnect™ phone to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progr ess. Once your call is answered, you will hear the a[...]

  • Page 104

    List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup Phone Pairing.” • When prompted, say ⬙ List Phones. ⬙ • The uconnect™ phone will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in or der from the highest to the lowest priority . T o “select” or [...]

  • Page 105

    • Y ou can also press the button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete. Things Y ou Should Know About Y our uconnect™ phone uconnect™ phone T utorial T o hear a brief tutorial of the system features, pr ess the button and say “uconnect™ T utorial.” V oice T raining For users experiencin[...]

  • Page 106

    • Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally , without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed[...]

  • Page 107

    • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Phone Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, ?[...]

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    106 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107[...]

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    108 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109[...]

  • Page 112

    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous recor d again redial V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistan[...]

  • Page 113

    General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • Changes or modifications not expressly appr oved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • This device may not cause harmful interf[...]

  • Page 114

    W ARNING! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death. When you press the button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. NOTE: If yo[...]

  • Page 115

    At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your commands, you will be prompted to r epeat it. T o hear the first available Menu, press the button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Commands The V oice Recognition (VR) system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available[...]

  • Page 116

    • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Radio FM T o switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Frequency” (to change the fr equency) • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Previous Station” (to se[...]

  • Page 117

    Disc T o switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “T rack” (#) (to change the track) • “Next T rack” (to play the next track) • “Previous T rack” (to play the previous track) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Memo T o switch to the voice recor der mode, say “Memo[...]

  • Page 118

    • “Language Dutch” • “Language Italian” • “Language English” • “Language French” • “Language Spanish” • “T utorial” • “V oice T raining” NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands. V oice T raining For users experiencing diffi[...]

  • Page 119

    W ARNING! • It is extremely 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 seri- ously 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 se[...]

  • Page 120

    W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. Reclining Seats The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle [...]

  • Page 121

    W ARNING! Y ou can be seriously , even fatally , injured riding in a seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this position, the shoulder harness will no longer be restraining you. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and r[...]

  • Page 122

    Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left-side of the driver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’s seatback increases or decr eases the lumbar (lower back) support. Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat controls ar e on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. Th[...]

  • Page 123

    CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’ s path. The four-way switch is used to move the seat cushion forward or backwar d, or to adjust the seat height up or down. Power Seat [...]

  • Page 124

    The angle, or tilting, of the seat cushion can be adjusted using the two toggle switches. Use the forward switch to raise or lower the front seat cushion. Use the r ear switch to raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion. Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located on the instr ument panel under the climate controls. After t[...]

  • Page 125

    switch indicate the level of heat in use. T wo indicator lights will illuminate for High, one for Low , and none for Off. Press the switch once to select High-level heat- ing. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a thir d time to shut the heating elements Off. W ARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain[...]

  • Page 126

    TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the grille and push upward on the safety latch to r elease it before raising the hood. Hood Release Lever Safety Latch 124 UN[...]

  • Page 127

    CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. W ARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to [...]

  • Page 128

    Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the fr ont doors are opened, when the dimmer contr ol (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN- LOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . When a door is open and the interior lights a[...]

  • Page 129

    Battery Saver T o protect the life of your vehicle’s battery , load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes or the dimmer control is r otated upwards for 10 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. If the headlights remain on while the ignitio[...]

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    Headlights, Parking Lights and Panel Lights When the headlight switch is rotated to the first position, the parking lights, tail lights, side marker lights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are all turned on. The headlights will turn on when the switch is rotated to the second position. Y our vehicle is equipped with plastic headligh[...]

  • Page 131

    brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn OFF . Also, if a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo light[...]

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    Y ou can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down. Lane Change Assist T ap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (left or right) will flash three times then automatically turn of f. Flash-to-Pass Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer - ing whee[...]

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    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever . T urn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, de[...]

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    The delay interval decreases as you r otate the knob until it enters the low continual speed position. The delay can be regulated fr om a maximum of about 15 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every two seconds. The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. Windshield W ashers T o use the washer , p[...]

  • Page 135

    W ARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. T ilt[...]

  • Page 136

    ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Contr ol takes over accel- erator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The controls ar e mounted on the steering wheel. NOTE: In order to ensur e proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Contr ol System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control func[...]

  • Page 137

    T o Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, clutch pressur e while slowing the vehicle, or pressing the CAN- CEL button will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control without erasing the memory . Pushing the ON/OFF but- ton to the OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the memory . W ARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Con[...]

  • Page 138

    T o Accelerate for Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally . When the pedal is released, the vehicle will r eturn to the set speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000 ft (610 m), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded (especially when towing) the vehicle may slow below the SET speed. If the vehicle speed drops below 2[...]

  • Page 139

    OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC) The overhead console contains dome/r eading lights, and an Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Dome/Reading Lights Located in the overhead console ar e two dome/reading lights. The dome/reading lights illuminate when a door is opened or when the interior lights are turne[...]

  • Page 140

    Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Pressing the MENU button will change the display to one of the following features: T rip Functions Pressing the STEP button allows you to scroll through one of the following T rip Function features: • TRIP – Shows the total distance traveled since the last reset. T o reset the TRIP f[...]

  • Page 141

    • A VG. MPG – Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is r eset, the display will show dashes for two seconds. Then the history information will be erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average r eading before the reset. (Example: If your EVIC displays 18 A VG. MPG and the RESET button is [...]

  • Page 142

    • PERSONAL SETTINGS NOT A V AILABLE – V ehicle not in P ARK or V ehicle in Motion (Manual T ransmis- sion Only) • LEFT/RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph (1.6 km/h) • LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph (1.6 km/h) • DOOR(S) AJAR (with a single chi[...]

  • Page 143

    scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style. NOTE: When prompted by the Engine Oil Change Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Change Indicator [...]

  • Page 144

    Cooler , and cleaning of the EGR V alve. The procedure for clearing and resetting the “Perform Service” indicator message is located in the appropriate service informa- tion. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the proper emission maintenance intervals. Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) Personal settings al[...]

  • Page 145

    • “RKE UNLOCK DR V DR 1st” – When DR V DR 1st is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the r emote keyless entry UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the r emote keyless entry UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. T o make your selec- tion, press and r elease t[...]

  • Page 146

    • “KEY OFF POWER DELA Y > OFF” – When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF . Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. T o make your selection, press and release the RESET butt[...]

  • Page 147

    Compass/T emperature Button Pressing the Compass/T emperature button will return the display to the normal compass/ temperature display . NOTE: T emperature accuracy can be af fected from heat soak. For best accuracy , the vehicle should be driven at a speed greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) for several min- utes. Automatic Compass Calibration This com[...]

  • Page 148

    Compass V ariance Compass V ariance is the differ ence between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country , the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set using the following procedur e: NOTE: Magnetic materials[...]

  • Page 149

    4. Press and r elease RESET button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map. 5. Press and r elease the Compass button to exit. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS The auxiliary electrical power outlet can provide power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the standard “cigar lighter” plug. The power outlet is located in the [...]

  • Page 150

    There is also a power outlet located on the r ear of the center console (if equipped with bucket seats). The power outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed fr om the battery so it/they receive power whether the ignition is ON or OFF . All accessories connected to this/these power outlet(s) should be removed or turned of f when the vehicle is not in u[...]

  • Page 151

    W ARNING! T o avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 V olt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! • Many accessori[...]

  • Page 152

    CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The removable ash r eceiver is located in the instrument panel cupholder tray . The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel, above and to the left of the ash receiver . As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operates with the ignition switch ON. It heats when pushed in and pops out automatically when [...]

  • Page 153

    door handle, on the front surface. Each opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes. T o secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of the cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the cup until it is held stable. Cupholder Door Handle Cupholders 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15[...]

  • Page 154

    Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) If your vehicle is equipped with bucket seats there ar e three cupholders located on the fr ont of the center console. Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab 姞 ) — If Equipped Quad Cab 威 vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- holder that consists of two cupwells for rear passenger convenience. STORAGE Cen[...]

  • Page 155

    W ARNING! • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle operation, or an accident. Only use the center seating position when the armrest is fully upright. • In an accident, the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs (4.5 kg). These items could be thrown [...]

  • Page 156

    CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, v[...]

  • Page 157

    W ARNING! • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle operation, or an accident. Only use the center seating position when the armrest is fully upright. • In an accident, the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs (4.5 kg). These items could be thrown [...]

  • Page 158

    CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, v[...]

  • Page 159

    Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat. FOLD FLA T LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Quad Cab 威 models with a 60/40 rear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor . W ARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load[...]

  • Page 160

    Unfolding the Load Floor 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position. 3. Reverse the procedur e to store the load floor . Unfolding The Load Floor Load Floor In Open Position 158 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

  • Page 161

    Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor . 3. Lift the load floor up to access storage under the load floor . W ARNING! Do not drive with the load floor in the up position. When stopping fast or in an ac[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Featur es ............... 1 6 3 䡵 Instrument Cluster .................... 1 6 4 ▫ 6.7L Diesel Engine ................... 1 6 4 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description ............ 1 6 5 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock ................. 1 7 7 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e ...............[...]

  • Page 164

    䡵 uconnect™ studios (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped .......................... 1 8 6 ▫ System Activation .................... 1 8 6 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 1 8 6 ▫ Selecting uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode ..................... 1 8 7 ▫ Selecting A Channel .................. 1 8 [...]

  • Page 165

    INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Passenger Airbag* 1 1 — TPMS “Light Load” Reset Switch* 16 — T ransfer Case Control Switch* 2 — Air Outlets 7 — Glove Box 12 — Power Sliding Back Glass Switch* 17 — Parking Brake Release Lever 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch* 13 — Cupholders 18 [...]

  • Page 166

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 6.7L Diesel Engine 164 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

  • Page 167

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Check Gages W arning Light This light will illuminate when the voltmeter , engine oil pressur e, or engine coolant temperature gauge indicates a reading either too high or too low . Examine the gauges carefully , and follow the instructions contained below for each indicated problem. NOTE: When the ignition switch [...]

  • Page 168

    • The cycling action will cause temporary dimming of the headlights, interior lights, and also a noticeable reduction in blower motor speed. 3. T urn Signal Indicator Light The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated. 4. T achometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute. CA[...]

  • Page 169

    8. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h). 9. Oil Pressur e Gauge The pointer should always indicate some oil pres- sure when the engine is r unning. A continuous high or low reading, under normal driving conditions, may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immedi- ate ser[...]

  • Page 170

    CAUTION! Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the en- gine running, as you would not be able to react to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. NOTE: • Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1,000 RPM at elevated coolant temperatures to impr ove engine cooling. • If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the gau[...]

  • Page 171

    cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the r epair or service. It is a good idea for you to make a recor d of the odometer reading before the repair/service, so that you can be sur e that it is properly r eset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate i[...]

  • Page 172

    service is requir ed. Refer to “Overhead Console with Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec- tion 3 for more information. 16. Front Fog Light Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 17. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an o[...]

  • Page 173

    W ARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter , as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver , occu- pants or others. 18. Bra[...]

  • Page 174

    NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate r epair is neces- sary . W ARNING! Driving a vehicle with the “Brake W arning Light” on is dangerous. Part of the br[...]

  • Page 175

    19. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) W arning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the “ABS W arning Light” remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is [...]

  • Page 176

    22. SER V 4WD Indicator Light The “4WD” indicator will be illuminated whenever the four-wheel drive mode is en- gaged on either the manual or electric shift four-wheel drive systems. The “SER V 4WD Indicator Light” monitors the electronic shift four -wheel drive system. If the “SER V 4WD Indicator Light” stays on or comes on while drivi[...]

  • Page 177

    overheat and can lead to tir e failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef ficiency and tire tread life, and may af fect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability . Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tir e pressure, even if under -inflation ha[...]

  • Page 178

    T ire Light Load Inflation Switch – If Equipped The tire light load inflation switch allows you to choose between “Light Load” vehicle conditions and “Max Load” vehicle conditions, tire pr essures, and related TPMS warning levels. The switch is located on the instrument panel, below the climate contr ol panel. 25. T ransmission T emperatu[...]

  • Page 179

    engine starting procedur e for proper engine starting and operating. W ait until the “W ait T o Start Light” turns OFF , then start the vehicle. NOTE: The “W ait T o Start Light” may not illuminate if the intake manifold temperature is warm enough. 27. Odometer/T rip Odometer Button Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the t[...]

  • Page 180

    When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is accurately maintained. On the RAQ radio the time button alternates the location of the time and frequency on the display . On the REF only one of the two, time or frequency , is displayed at a time. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and h[...]

  • Page 181

    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Push the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360– degrees) i[...]

  • Page 182

    NOTE: In Hands-Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the MUTE button mutes the microphone. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next listenable station in either , AM, FM, or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. T o stop the [...]

  • Page 183

    TUNE Control (Radio Mode) T urn the rotary TUNE contr ol clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decr ease the frequency . AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM modes. Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Press the r otary TUNE control, and “BASS” will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to incr ea[...]

  • Page 184

    selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- ton, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory . Y ou may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above pr ocedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and “SET 2” will show in the display window . Each button can be set fo[...]

  • Page 185

    • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF , the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player . • This radio does not play discs with MP3 tracks. SEEK Button (CD Mode) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next track on the CD. Press the left side of the button to r eturn to the beginning of the current track,[...]

  • Page 186

    Press and hold the FF button to fast forwar d through the tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature. If the R W button is pressed, the curr ent track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random play . Thi[...]

  • Page 187

    second time and the sound from the speakers will r eturn. Rotating the volume control or turning the ignition OFF/ON will also return the sound fr om the speakers. SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. PSCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change t[...]

  • Page 188

    uconnect™ studios (SA TELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to r eceiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, [...]

  • Page 189

    UP button until all 12 ESN/SID digits display . The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first four digits display . The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF , or five minutes have passed since any button was pushed. Selecting uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode Selecting Satellite Mode Press t[...]

  • Page 190

    Using The PTY (Program T ype) Button — If Equipped Follow the PTY button instr uctions that apply to your radio. PTY Button SCAN When the desired pr ogram type is obtained, press the SCAN button within five seconds. The radio will play seven seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type. Pr ess the[...]

  • Page 191

    Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interr upted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an undergr ound parking structur e or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interr upt reception. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects ov[...]

  • Page 192

    The left-hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push button in the center . The function of the left-hand control is differ ent, depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left-hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Pressing the top of the left side switch will seek up for the next listenable station and pre[...]

  • Page 193

    6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc wher e temperatures may become too high. NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair , moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. T ry a known good disc before[...]

  • Page 194

    Heater Only — If Equipped The mode control (at the right of the control panel) can be set in any of the following positions: NOTE: T o improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- tified by the small dots. Panel Outside air flows through [...]

  • Page 195

    Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level) Select the recir culation modes when the outside air contains smoke or odors. This feature allows for r ecircu- lation of interior air only . Air flows through the panel outlets in this mode. Air flows through the panel only or through both the panel and floor vents depending on the selected mode (panel vs bi[...]

  • Page 196

    T emperature Control The rotary knob at the center of the control panel contr ols the temperature of the interior air . Y ou can choose your degree of comfort by r otating the knob. The coldest temperature setting is to the extreme left (blue r egion) and the warmest setting is to the extreme right (red r egion) of the rotation. Air Conditioning an[...]

  • Page 197

    Air Conditioning Operation T o turn on the air conditioning, set the fan control at any speed and pr ess the snowflake button located at the right of the control panel. Conditioned air will be directed thr ough the outlets selected by the mode control. A light in the snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Press the button a second [...]

  • Page 198

    both the panel and floor vents depending on the selected mode (panel vs bi-level). NOTE: Selecting a “Recirculation Mode” mode does not necessarily consume more fuel than normal A/C mode. Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel. Bi-Level Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel an[...]

  • Page 199

    T emperature Control The rotary knob at the center of the control panel contr ols the temperature of the interior air . Y ou can choose your degree of comfort by r otating the knob. The coldest temperature setting is to the extreme left (blue r egion) and the warmest setting is to the extreme right (red r egion) of the rotation. Circulation The cab[...]

  • Page 200

    Operating Tips Fast Cooldown For a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob to the extreme right position, turn the mode contr ol to the panel fresh position, pr ess the snowflake button to turn on the air conditioning, and drive with the windows open for the first few minutes. Once the hot air has been expelled, close the windows and press t[...]

  • Page 201

    Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigar ette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antif[...]

  • Page 202

    Operating Tips Chart 200 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

  • Page 203

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 2 0 5 ▫ Manual T ransmission – If Equipped ....... 2 0 5 ▫ Automatic T ransmission – If Equipped ..... 2 0 5 ▫ Normal Starting Procedur e – Engine Manifold Air T emperature Above 66°F (19°C) .................... 2 0 6 ▫ Starting Procedur e – Engine Man[...]

  • Page 204

    䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 2 1 8 ▫ Block Heater Usage ................... 2 1 8 䡵 Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) ...... 2 1 8 䡵 Automatic T ransmission — If Equipped ...... 2 2 0 ▫ Automatic T ransmission (Six-Speed AS68RC) .................. 2 2 1 䡵 Manual T ransmission — If Equipped ........ 2 2 7 ▫ Sh[...]

  • Page 205

    䡵 Power Steering ....................... 2 4 1 ▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 2 4 2 䡵 Parking Brake ........................ 2 4 2 䡵 Brake System ........................ 2 4 4 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System ....... 2 4 4 䡵 T ire Safety Information ................. 2 4 6 ▫ T ire Markings ....................... 2 4 6[...]

  • Page 206

    䡵 Adding Fuel ......................... 2 7 2 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .............. 2 7 2 ▫ A void Using Contaminated Fuel .......... 2 7 3 ▫ Bulk Fuel Storage .................... 2 7 3 䡵 V ehicle Loading ...................... 2 7 4 ▫ Certification Label ................... 2 7 4 䡵 T railer T owing ........................ 2 7 [...]

  • Page 207

    ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. The starter should not be operated for more than 15- second intervals. W aiting a few minutes between such intervals will protect the starter fr om overheating. W ARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside pa[...]

  • Page 208

    • A 12 V olt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in preventing fuel gelling. It is contr olled by a built-in thermostat. • A heated intake air system both improves engine starting and reduces the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine. Normal Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air T emperature Above 66°F (19°C) Obs[...]

  • Page 209

    6. Check to see that there is oil pr essure. 7. Release the parking brake. Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air T emperature Below 66°F (19°C) NOTE: The temperature displayed on the over head console (if equipped) does not necessarily reflect the engine manifold air temperature. When engine tempera- tures fall below 66°F (19°C) the “W a[...]

  • Page 210

    3. After engine start-up, check to see that there is oil pressur e. 4. Allow the engine to idle about three minutes until the manifold heaters have completed the post-heat cycle. 5. Release the parking brake and drive. NOTE: • Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1,000 RPM at low coolant temperatures to impr ove engine warm-up. • If[...]

  • Page 211

    NOTE: Excessive white smoke and poor engine perfor- mance will result if manifold heaters ar e not recycled. 2. Heat generated by the manifold heaters dissipates rapidly in a cold engine. If more than two minutes pass between the time the “W ait T o Start Light” turns off and the engine is started, recycle the manifold heaters by turning the ig[...]

  • Page 212

    Starting Fluids W ARNING! Starting fluids or flammable liquids are never to be used in the Cummins 威 diesel engine (see W arning label). Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister , air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire an[...]

  • Page 213

    engine control module. Post-heat operation can r un for several minutes, and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle will stabilize. • The cycling action will cause temporary dimming of the headlamps, interior lamps, and also a noticeable reduction in blower motor speed. Cold Weather Precautions Operation in ambient temperature below 32°[...]

  • Page 214

    • The engine requir es the use of “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel” . Use of incorrect fuel could r esult in engine and exhaust system damage. Refer to” Starting and Operating/Fuel Requirements” in this manual for more information. Engine Oil Usage Refer to “Maintaining Y our V ehicle/Maintenance Proce- dures” in this manual for the corr[...]

  • Page 215

    Y our vehicle is equipped with a turbo speed limiter , this feature limits the engine speed to 1,200 RPM when engine coolant temperatures ar e below 70°F (21°C). This feature is designed to pr otect the turbo charger from damage and will only operate in P ARK or NEUTRAL. If temperatures ar e below 32°F (0°C), operate the engine at moderate spee[...]

  • Page 216

    NOTE: For EVIC messages related to the vehicle’s exhaust system, refer to “Maintaining Y our V ehicle/ Maintenance Procedur es/Intervention Regeneration Strategy — EVIC Message Process Flow” in this manual. Idle-Up Feature — Automatic T ransmission Only The optional driver-contr olled high idle speed will help increase cylinder temperatur[...]

  • Page 217

    NOTE: • During engine shut down on vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, it is normal for the diesel engine to resonate heavily for a moment during engine shut off. When the engine is connected to a manual transmission, this resonance causes load gear rattle from the transmission. This is commonly r eferred to as “shut down rattle.” Th[...]

  • Page 218

    Engine Speed Control CAUTION! Prevent overspeeding the engine going downhill. When descending steep grades, use a combination of gears and service brakes to control vehicle/engine speed. Overspeed can cause severe engine damage. Operating Precautions A void Overheating The Engine The temperature of the engine coolant (antifr eeze) (a mixture of 50%[...]

  • Page 219

    • Up Steep Hills — Select a lower transmission gear , but try and keep the torque converter clutch engaged. • Air Conditioning — T urn it off temporarily . Do Not Operate The Engine W ith Low Oil Pressure When the engine is at normal operating temperature, the minimum oil pressur es required ar e: Idle 700 to 800 RPM ............... 1 0 p s[...]

  • Page 220

    ENGINE BLOCK HEA TER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather . Connect the heater cord to a gr ound-fault interrupter protected 1 10–1 15 V olt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, thr ee-wire exten- sion cord. The engine block heater cord is r outed under the hood to the right side[...]

  • Page 221

    Once the switch is in the ON position and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h); the exhaust brake will automatically operate when the driver removes pressur e from the accelerator pedal. Exhaust braking is most effective when the engine RPM is higher . The automatic transmission has been programmed to down- shift more aggr essively when[...]

  • Page 222

    The purpose of the exhaust brake (engine braking) fea- ture is to supply negative (braking) tor que to the engine. T ypically , the engine braking is used for , but not limited to, vehicle towing applications where vehicle braking can be achieved by the internal engine power , thereby spar- ing the mechanical brakes of the vehicle. Benefits of the [...]

  • Page 223

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Before shifting into any gear , make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. W ARNING! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Y ou could lose[...]

  • Page 224

    then place the shift lever in P ARK position. On four- wheel drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position! W ARNING! • Never use the P ARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. • Y our vehicle could[...]

  • Page 225

    DRIVE This position provides all forwar d gears, including fourth gear direct and fifth or sixth (if equipped) gear over drive (refer to Over drive Operation in this section). Use this range for most city and highway driving. THIRD Use this position for driving in slight heavy city traffic or on mountain roads wher e more precise speed contr ol is [...]

  • Page 226

    • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- perature; • vehicle speed is above approximately 38 mph (61 km/h) for fifth gear and 50 mph (80 km/h) for sixth gear; • the “TOW HAUL O/D OFF” switch has not been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperatur e. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold t[...]

  • Page 227

    When T o Use “TOW HAUL” and “O/D OFF” Modes When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the “T OW HAUL O/D OFF” switch once to select TOW HAUL. This will impr ove performance and reduce the potential for transmission over heating or failure due to excess[...]

  • Page 228

    W ARNING! Do not use the TOW HAUL feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control, which may cause an accident possi- bly resulting in personal injury or death. When T o Lock Out Overdrive When driving in h[...]

  • Page 229

    • If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans- mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the fluid partially draining from the tor que converter into the transmission. This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque con- verter will re[...]

  • Page 230

    Shifting T ruck models with manual transmission are equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. The clutch pedal must be fully pressed to start the vehicle. Fully press the clutch pedal befor e shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly pr ess the accelerator pedal. This transmission has a “creeper” first gear (L=low) whi[...]

  • Page 231

    vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift speeds may not apply . Maximum Recommended Up-shift Speeds Gear Selec- tion L t o2 2t o3 3t o4 4t o5 5t o6 Maxi- mum Speed 7 mph (1 1 km/h) 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) Downshifting Moving from a high ge[...]

  • Page 232

    Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds CAUTION! Failure to follow the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed and/or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is pressed. Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds Gear Selec- tion 6t o5 5t o4 4t o3 3t o2 2t oL Maxi- mum Speed 68 mph (109 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) 32 mph (51 [...]

  • Page 233

    FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERA TION — IF EQUIPPED Manually Shifted T ransfer Case Operating Information/Precautions The transfer case provides four mode positions. • T wo-wheel drive high range (2H) • Four-wheel drive high range (4H) • Neutral (N) • Four-wheel drive low range (4L) This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H position for[...]

  • Page 234

    Proper operation of four -wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and cir cumference on each wheel. Any differ ence will adversely affect shifting and can cause damage to the transfer case. NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or r ear wheels are spinning. The transfer case is not equipped with a synchronizer [...]

  • Page 235

    4H Four-Wheel Drive High Range - This range locks the front and r ear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to r otate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only . N Neutral - This range disengages the front and r ear driveshafts from the powertrain. T o be used for flat towing behind another vehi[...]

  • Page 236

    vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/ disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera- tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever . 2H or 4H ⇔ 4L W ith the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. While the vehicle is coasting at [...]

  • Page 237

    allow for an aftermarket upfit with a transmission driven PTO (power take of f). The customer will have the ability to operate the PTO in either a “stationary” or “mobile” mode. The vehicles will be factory set to the “stationary” mode. In order to select the “mobile” mode an authorized dealership is requir ed to modify the vehicle?[...]

  • Page 238

    T o operate the PTO via a r emote switch the customer must make sure the above conditions ar e met. It is vital for proper operation that the PT O and remote have been installed correctly , paying special attention to ensure the vehicle provided wiring has been connected pr operly . This is the responsibility of the installer of the PT O and switch[...]

  • Page 239

    NOTE: For application specific information with respect to PTO and pump r equirements and additional vehicle information (wiring schematics, preset idle values, en- gine speed limits, and vehicle hardwar e and software requir ements) please refer to the Dodge Body Builders Guide by accessing “www .dodge.com/bodybuilder” and choosing the appropr[...]

  • Page 240

    W ARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground since the vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels ar e on a slippery surface. This could ca[...]

  • Page 241

    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’s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water . Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly . Failure to follow this warni[...]

  • Page 242

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause dam- age to your vehicle’ s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’ s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- tamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water . Do not continue[...]

  • Page 243

    POWER STEERING 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 interr upted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, [...]

  • Page 244

    Power Steering Fluid Check 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 are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection ef forts through an autho- rized dealer . CAUTION! Do not use chemical [...]

  • Page 245

    NOTE: The “Brake W arning Light” will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brake is applied. Y ou must be sure that the parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle. Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the shift lever is in the P ARK position. When parking on a hill, you should apply the parking brake [...]

  • Page 246

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake problems due to excessive heating of the rear brakes. When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels towar d the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should always be applied when[...]

  • Page 247

    W ARNING! (Continued) • ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, follo[...]

  • Page 248

    ABS W arning Light The ABS includes an amber warning light, located in the instrument cluster . 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 an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance[...]

  • Page 249

    NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es 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 tire size molded into the sidew[...]

  • Page 250

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

  • Page 251

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

  • Page 252

    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 ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle.[...]

  • Page 253

    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard 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) tire size des[...]

  • Page 254

    NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GA WRs) for the front and r ear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GA WRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “V ehicle Loading” in this section. T o determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The comb[...]

  • Page 255

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail[...]

  • Page 256

    254 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

  • Page 257

    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 tir e inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory o[...]

  • Page 258

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle 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 pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These ab[...]

  • Page 259

    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 placard are always “cold tire inflation pr essure.” Cold tire inflation pr essure is defined as the tire pr es[...]

  • Page 260

    T ire pr essure may increase fr om 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pr essure build up or your tire pr essure will be too low . T ire Inflation Pressure — 4500/5500 with Steel Carcass Ply T ires This type of tire utilizes steel cor ds in the sidewall. As such, they cannot be treated like normal light tr uck ti[...]

  • Page 261

    4500/5500 T ire Inflation 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 259[...]

  • Page 262

    When adjusting inflation pressur e to a tire and wheel assembly mounted on a vehicle, use a Remote Mount Automatic Inflation Kit or see your authorized dealer . NOTE: Never attempt to re-inflate a tir e and wheel assembly which has been run flat or is extr emely under- inflated without first removing the tir e from the wheel assembly for inspection[...]

  • Page 263

    Radial Ply Tires W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly . The instability could cause an accident result- ing in serious injury or death. Always use radial ply tires in sets of four (or six, in case of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine them with other types [...]

  • Page 264

    T read Wear Indicators T read wear indicators ar e in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are 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 tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tir e sh[...]

  • Page 265

    W ARNING! T ires and 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 an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Pr otect [...]

  • Page 266

    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[...]

  • Page 267

    CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. SUPPLEMENT AL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMA TION — IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen- gers [150 lbs (68 kg) each] plus 200 lbs (91 kg) of cargo. Cold tire inflation pr essures for a lightly loaded veh[...]

  • Page 268

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave- ment. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions on method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for usage. Always use the lower sug- gested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the manufacturer . These [...]

  • Page 269

    SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be of the same size and type constr uc- tion as the front tir es. Consult the manufacturer of the snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed requir ement associated with the tire. These tires should always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity inflation pressur es under any load condition. While studded tire[...]

  • Page 270

    Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this manual for the proper maintenance intervals. Mor e fre- quent rotation is permissible if desir ed. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. NOTE: On Canadian vehicles only , if your vehicle is equipped with All-Season type tires on t[...]

  • Page 271

    The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be matched for wear to prevent overloading one tir e in a set. T o check if tires ar e even, lay a straight edge across all four tires. The straight edge should touch all the tir es. CAUTION! 4500/5500 Dual Rear T ires have only one approved direction of rotation. This is to accommodate the asymmetrica[...]

  • Page 272

    ENGINE RUNA W A Y W ARNING! In case of engine runaway due to flammable fumes from gasoline spills or turbocharger oil leaks being sucked into the engine, do the following to help avoid personal injury and/or vehicle damage: 1. Shut off engine ignition switch. 2. Using a CO 2 or dry chemical type fire extin- guisher , direct the spray from the fire [...]

  • Page 273

    W ARNING! Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or explosive when mixed with diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water . T o prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water fr om the fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator drain pro[...]

  • Page 274

    ADDING FUEL CAUTION! T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. NOTE: • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. • T ighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. • Make sure that the gas cap [...]

  • Page 275

    W ARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. A void Using Contaminated Fuel Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can cause severe damage to the engine fuel system. Pr oper main- tenance of the engine fuel [...]

  • Page 276

    VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As requir ed by National Highway T raffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar . This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) front and rear , and [...]

  • Page 277

    T ire Size The tire size on the Label r epresents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tir e size listed. Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pr essure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to fu[...]

  • Page 278

    Improper weight distributions can have an adverse ef fect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose [...]

  • Page 279

    measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. Gross Combination W eight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of [...]

  • Page 280

    T railer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. W eight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the tr[...]

  • Page 281

    W eight-distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or an authorized r ecreational vehicle dealer for additional information. 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[...]

  • Page 282

    T railer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. T railer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck Greater than 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) Refer to the “T railer T owing[...]

  • Page 283

    Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer . • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Rememb[...]

  • Page 284

    CAUTION! (Continued) • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h). Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this manual. When towing a trailer , never exceed the GA WR, or GCWR, ratings. W ARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer tow[...]

  • Page 285

    W ARNING! (Continued) • V ehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in P ARK. With four -wheel drive ve- hicles, make sure the transfer case is not in NEU- TRAL. Always, block or ⴖ chock ⴖ the trailer wheels. • GCWR must not be [...]

  • Page 286

    − When replacing tir es, refer to “T ires – General Infor - mation” in this section. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and GA WR limits. T owing Requirements – T railer Brakes − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trail[...]

  • Page 287

    W ARNING! (Continued) • T owing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing you should allow for addi- tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident. T owing Requirements – T railer Lights & W iring Whenever you pull a trailer , regardless of the trailer siz[...]

  • Page 288

    T railer T ow Additional Lamp Loads Output Functions Maximum Current Additional Bulbs Al- lowed. Example Only . Other bulb combinations can be used as long as maximum current is not exceeded. Stop/T urn Left 16A 2 #3157 bulbs for stop/ turn Stop/T urn Right 16A 2 #3157 bulbs for stop/ turn T railer Park Lamps 14A 2 #1 157 bulbs (two fila- ment park[...]

  • Page 289

    T ow/Haul – If Equipped T o reduce potential for automatic transmission over heat- ing, turn the “TOW HAUL OD/OFF” feature ON when driving in hilly areas or shift the transmission to Drive position 2 on more sever e grades. Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the speed c[...]

  • Page 290

    Dodge Body Builders Guide. See your authorized dealer , installer or snowplow manufacturer for this information. There ar e unique electrical systems that must be con- nected to properly assur e operator safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems. W ARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely affect performance of the airbag sy[...]

  • Page 291

    2. The total GVWR or the Front GA WR or the Rear GA WR should never be exceeded. 3. The snowplow prep packages ar e not available with the Sport Package. 4. Car go capacity will be reduced by the addition of options or passengers, etc. The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow system, all aftermarket accessories, driver , passengers, option[...]

  • Page 292

    Operating Tips Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph (32 km/h) should be maximum operating speed. The operator should be familiar with the area and surface to be cleaned. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when plowing unfamiliar areas or under poor visibility . NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with an overhead console modul[...]

  • Page 293

    RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. Recreational T owing – T wo-Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing of two-wheel drive models is not allowed. T owing wi[...]

  • Page 294

    Recreational T owing Procedure — Manual Shift T ransfer Case — If Equipped Use the following procedur e to prepare your vehicle for recr eational towing: CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring the vehicle t[...]

  • Page 295

    CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into P ARK with the transfer case in NEUTRAL and the engine running. W ith the transfer case in NEUTRAL ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into P ARK. Returning to Normal Operation — Manual Shift T ransfer Case Use the following procedur e[...]

  • Page 296

    W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move, regardless of the transmission position[...]

  • Page 297

    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 2 9 6 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 2 9 7 ▫ 3500 Models — If Equipped ............. 2 9 7 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 2 9 8 ▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 2 9 9 䡵 Hoisting ............................ 3 0 7 䡵 Jum[...]

  • Page 298

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The Hazard W arning flasher switch is mounted on the top of the steering column. Press the switch to turn on the Hazar d W arning flasher . When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency . Press the switch a second time to turn off the Hazar d W arni[...]

  • Page 299

    JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING W ARNING! • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a ser[...]

  • Page 300

    W ARNING! After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera- tion, or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious injury . 4500/5500 Models These vehicles do not co[...]

  • Page 301

    6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking Instructions Instructions W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to he[...]

  • Page 302

    W ARNING! (Continued) • If working on or near a roadway , be extremely careful of motor traffic. • T o assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. • T urn on the Hazard W arning flasher . 1. If equipped, remove the spar e wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. U[...]

  • Page 303

    When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Securely place the jack under the sway bar bracket (unless both tires ar e flat on one side, then place jack under shock bracket) facing forward in vehicle. Connect the jack tube extension and lug wrench. Before raising the wheel o[...]

  • Page 304

    4. By rotating the wheel wr ench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface. W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the w[...]

  • Page 305

    8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack. Stow the replaced tir e, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. Adjust the tire pr essure when possible. NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels,[...]

  • Page 306

    Y ou must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry of f the wheel skins. Insert the flat tip completely and using a back and forth motion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat this procedur e around the tire until the skin pops of f. Replace the wheel skins first using a rubber mallet. When replacing the hub caps, tilt the cap r etainer over the lug nut [...]

  • Page 307

    Dual wheel models requir e a special heavy-duty lug nut tightening adapter (included with the vehicle) to cor- rectly tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is necessary to remove and install dual r ear wheels, use a proper vehicle lifting device. NOTE: When installing a spare tir e (if equipped) as part of a dual rear wheel end combination, the tir e[...]

  • Page 308

    1. T ighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to a snug fit. 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the torques listed in the table. Go thr ough the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles (160 km) and after 500 miles (800 km). It is recommended that wheel [...]

  • Page 309

    Disc Wheels T ype Nut Stud Size T orque Ft Lbs T orque Newton Meters Cone 9/16-18 120-150 160-200 Flanged 9/16-18 130-160 190-220 T o Stow The Flat Or Spare — If Equipped Refer to Upfitters Body Builders Guide for information on stowing your spare tir e (if equipped). HOISTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking locations. Refer [...]

  • Page 310

    NOTE: Replacement batteries should both be of equal size to prevent damage to the vehicle’s char ging system. Y our vehicle is equipped with two 12-V olt batteries. If it becomes necessary to use a booster battery with jumper cables to start a vehicle’s engine because its batteries are discharged, the following pr ocedure should be used: Set th[...]

  • Page 311

    2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to negative (-) post of booster battery . Connect the other end of the jumper cable to a good ground on the engine block of the vehicle with the discharged battery . Make sure a good connection is made, free of dirt and gr ease. W ARNING! • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge[...]

  • Page 312

    4. After the engine is started or if the engine fails to start, cables must be disconnected in the following order: a. Disconnect the negative cable at the engine ground. b. Disconnect the negative cable at the negative post on booster battery . c. Disconnect the cable from the positive post of both batteries. W ARNING! Any procedure other than abo[...]

  • Page 313

    FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow , sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE while ap- plying slight pressur e to the accelerator . In general, the least amount of accelerator pedal pressur e to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the whe[...]

  • Page 314

    W ARNING! • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. • Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. T ow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury . CAUTION! T ow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do not use tow hooks for to[...]

  • Page 315

    The manufacturer r ecommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly . T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in the OFF position alo[...]

  • Page 316

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  • Page 317

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 6.7L Diesel ........ 3 1 7 䡵 Replacement Parts ..................... 3 1 8 䡵 Dealer Service ........................ 3 1 8 䡵 Maintenance Procedur es ................. 3 1 9 ▫ Engine Oil ......................... 3 1 9 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 3 2 3 ▫ Draini[...]

  • Page 318

    ▫ Automatic T ransmission – If Equipped ..... 3 4 2 ▫ Noise Control System Requir ed Maintenance & W arranty ............... 3 4 4 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection Fr om Corrosion .......................... 3 4 8 䡵 Fuses .............................. 3 5 3 ▫ Integrated Power Module .............. 3 5 3 䡵 V ehicle Storage ........[...]

  • Page 319

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL 1 — Battery 8 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Integrated Power Module 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 4 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 1 1 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 12 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 6 — Clutch Master Cylin[...]

  • Page 320

    REPLACEMENT P ARTS Use of genuine MOP AR 威 parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly r ecommended to en- sure the designed performance. Damage or failur es caused by the use of non-MOP AR 威 parts for maintenance and repairs will not be cover ed by the manufacturer’s warranty . DEALER SERVICE Y our authorized dealer has the [...]

  • Page 321

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule, there ar e other components which may requir e servicing or replacement in the future. CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain yo[...]

  • Page 322

    parked overnight. When checking oil after operating the engine, first ensure the engine is at full operating tem- perature, then wait for 30 minutes after engine shutdown to check the oil. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level r eadings. Add oil only when the level on the dipstick is below [...]

  • Page 323

    Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that ar e API CJ-4 certified and meet the requir ements of Chrysler Group LLC. Use MOP AR 威 or an equivalent oil meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-10902. Pr oducts meeting Cummins 威 CES 20081[...]

  • Page 324

    Engine Oil V iscosity (SAE Grade) Use SAE 15W -40 engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category . In ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), SAE 5W -40 synthetic engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Stan- dard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is requir ed. CAUTION! Failure to use [...]

  • Page 325

    Synthetic Engine Oils Y ou may use synthetic engine oils provided the r ecom- mended oil quality requir ements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacturer str ongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes or lu[...]

  • Page 326

    The condition of the air cleaner filter is monitored by the Engine Control Module. The “SER VICE AIR FIL TER” message will display in the Electronic V ehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC) when service is requir ed. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center” in this manual. Do not remove the top of the air filter housing to inspect the [...]

  • Page 327

    exhaust aftertreatment damage. This includes the use of non-approved air filters. Use only MOP AR 威 approved air filters or equivalent. A visual inspection of the air cleaner filter element is never recommended under normal cir cumstances. A badly restricted element may appear clean while a soiled element may be quite effective in filtering parti[...]

  • Page 328

    CAUTION! If the “W ater In Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO NOT ST AR T the engine before you drain water from the fuel filter to avoid engine damage. If the “W ater In Fuel Indicator Light” comes on and a single chime is heard while you ar e driving, or with the ignition switch in the ON position, there may be a problem with your water[...]

  • Page 329

    NOTE: The fuel/water separator drain valve is located on the bottom of the fuel filter housing. If more than a couple ounces/milliliters of fuel have been drained, follow the directions for “Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel.” Fuel Filter Replacement NOTE: Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturer’s filtration and water [...]

  • Page 330

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter . There is a possibility debris could be introduced into the fuel filter during this action. It is best to install the filter dry and allow the in-tank lift pump to prime the fuel system. 1. Ensure engine is turned of f. 2. Place drain pan under the fuel filte[...]

  • Page 331

    Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel W ARNING! Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running. Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or death. 1. Add a substantial amount of fuel to the tank, approxi- mately 5 to 10 gal (19L to 38L). 2. T urn the ignition switch to the [...]

  • Page 332

    CAUTION! Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline, the use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuel system. NOTE: • A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel, meeting ASTM specification D-6751 may be used with your Cum- mins 威 diesel engine. Use of biodiesel mixture in excess of 5% can negatively impact the on-engine fuel filter’s ability to[...]

  • Page 333

    Refer to the following messages that may be displayed on your Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC): W ARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust s[...]

  • Page 334

    By simply driving your vehicle at highway speeds for as little as 45 minutes, you can remedy the condition in the particulate filter system and allow your Cummins 威 diesel engine and exhaust after-tr eatment system to remove the trapped PM and restor e the system to normal operating condition. Exhaust Filter XX% Full Indicates that the Diesel Par[...]

  • Page 335

    CAUTION! See your authorized dealer , as damage to the exhaust system could occur soon with continued operation. Maintenance-Free Batteries The top of the maintenance-free batteries ar e perma- nently sealed. Y ou will never have to add water , nor is periodic maintenance requir ed. NOTE: Replacement batteries should both be of equal capacity to pr[...]

  • Page 336

    Battery Blanket Usage A battery loses 60% of its cranking power as the battery temperature decr eases to 0°F (-18°). For the same de- crease in temperatur e, the engine requires twice as much power to crank at the same RPM. The use of 120 V olt AC powered battery blankets will gr eatly increase starting capability at low temperatures. Suitable ba[...]

  • Page 337

    If the cap is sealing properly , the engine coolant (anti- freeze) will begin to drain fr om the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT . Cooling System – Drain, Flush and Refill Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in this manual for the proper maintenance intervals. If the engine coolan[...]

  • Page 338

    Adding Coolant Y our vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up to 5 Y ears or 105,000 miles (168 000 km) before replace- ment. T o prevent r educing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same engine cool[...]

  • Page 339

    Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensur e that engine coolant (antifreeze) will r eturn to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. W ARNING! • The[...]

  • Page 340

    engine cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the coolant recovery bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. The radiator normally remains completely full, so ther e is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) fr eeze point or replacing en- gine coolant (antifreeze). Advise[...]

  • Page 341

    • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at 50% HOA T engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and distilled water for proper corr osion protection of your engine, which contains aluminum components. • Make sure that the radiator and coolant r ecovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstr ucted. • Keep the front of the radiat[...]

  • Page 342

    Brake System Brake Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked when performing under the hood service, or immedi- ately if the “Brake System W arning Light” indicates system failure. The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic reservoir . On the outboard side of the r eservoir , t[...]

  • Page 343

    W ARNING! (Continued) • T o avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container . Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil un[...]

  • Page 344

    Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug. The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the filler plug hole with the vehicle in a level position. Manual T ransmission – If Equipped Lubricant Selection Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Fluid Leve[...]

  • Page 345

    4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- tion ending with the shift lever in P ARK. Make sure the engine is running at idle speed. 5. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 160°F to 175°F (70°C to 82°C). This is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has been driven[...]

  • Page 346

    CAUTION! Be aware that if the fluid level is below 50°F (10°C), it may not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to produce a accurate reading. 8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake. NOTE: T o prevent dirt and water fr om entering the transmission after checking or adding fluid, make sure that[...]

  • Page 347

    Required Maintenance For Noise Control Systems The following maintenance services must be performed every six months or 7,500 miles (12 000 km) whichever comes first, to assure pr oper operation of the noise control systems. In addition, inspection and service should be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Proper maintenance of[...]

  • Page 348

    replacement, of any device or element of design incorpo- rated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or (2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or render ed inoperative by any person. Among those acts presumed to[...]

  • Page 349

    Maintenance Log and Service Chart (Diesel Engines) Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day , Y ear under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed. MILES 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 60,000 KILOMETERS 12 000 24 000 36 000 48 000 60 000 72 000 84 000 96 000 Exhaust system-in[...]

  • Page 350

    Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and r oad surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehi[...]

  • Page 351

    W ashing • W ash your vehicle regularly . Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using MOP AR 威 Car W ash or equiva- lent, or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water . • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use MOP AR 威 Super Kleen Bug and T ar Remover or equivalent to [...]

  • Page 352

    • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and pr otective coating, have your vehicle repair ed as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is consider ed the respon- sibility of the owner . • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such mater[...]

  • Page 353

    • For tough stains, apply MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fr esh, damp towel to remove soap r esidue. • For grease stains, apply MOP AR 威 Multi-Purpose Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fr esh, damp towel to remove soap residue. ?[...]

  • Page 354

    Cleaning Headlights Y our vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and ther efore differ ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and [...]

  • Page 355

    If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water . Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly . Dry with a soft tissue. FUSES Integrated Power Module The integrated power module is located in the engine compartment near the battery .[...]

  • Page 356

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 3— — 4 15 Amp Blue Aisin T ransmission Controls (Diesel Only) 5 20 Amp Y ellow Power Sunroof 6 10 Amp Red V istronic Fan/W astegate Solenoid 7— — 8 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors 9 30 Amp Pink Off Road Module Power 10 5 Amp Orange T rx-Off Rd Pkg Sen (Gas Engine Only) NOTE: In- sert 5 amp fuse in thi[...]

  • Page 357

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 16 15 Amp Blue Park Lights Right 17 — — 18 40 Amp Green ABS Pump 19 30 Amp Pink T railer T ow Battery Feed 20 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) 2 21 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraints/ Pass Disable Switch 22 2 Amp Gray IGN Switch Feed 23 10 Amp Red HV AC Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse D[...]

  • Page 358

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 30 15 Amp Blue Power Run/Start-ABS/ R W AL/Smart Bar/Y A W Sensor/Universal Exhaust Gas Oxygen (Uego) Sensor Controller 31 10 Amp Red PCM (Gas)/TCM (Diesel 58RFE) 32 10 Amp Red Power Ignition Run — Adjustable Pedals LED 33 10 Amp Red Power-IGN Run — HV AC 34 — — 35 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment [...]

  • Page 359

    CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover , it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the [...]

  • Page 360

    NOTE: • When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until fully seated; the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a full sweep when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position. This is a normal condition. • When the vehicle is shipped from the factory , the IOD fuse is in the up or extracted position. If the radio, interior lamps, keyle[...]

  • Page 361

    BULB REPLACEMENT Front Headlamp (Halogen)/Park and T urn Signal Lamps CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. A void touching the glass with your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two bolts from the fr ont of the headlamp housing. 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 359[...]

  • Page 362

    3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well. 4. Remove the nut through the access hole. 5. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow r oom to disconnect the electrical connectors. NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlamp assembly straight forward, applying the gr eatest amount of force to the outer edge of the headlamp assembly . 360 MAINT[...]

  • Page 363

    6. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of the headlamp halogen bulb. 7. T wist connector on the side marker/turn signal/park lamp bulb 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connector and bulb fr om housing. 8. Remove housing from vehicle with headlamp halogen bulb in housing. 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 361[...]

  • Page 364

    9. T wist the headlamp bulb 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove the headlamp bulb from the housing. 10. Replace headlamp or side marker/turn signal/park lamp bulb. Do not touch the headlamp bulb. 1 1. Reverse procedur e for installation of bulbs and housing. Fog Lamps 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector counterclockwise 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remo[...]

  • Page 365

    3. Reverse procedur e for installation of bulbs and housing. Cab T op Clearance Lamps — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws fr om the top of the lamp. 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 363[...]

  • Page 366

    2. Rotate the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and pull it from the lamp assembly . 3. Pull the bulb straight from its socket and r eplace. 364 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

  • Page 367

    FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Standard Rear T ank 52 Gallons 197 Liters Optional Midship T ank 22 Gallons 83 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6.7L T urbo Diesel Engine 12 Quarts 1 1.4 Liters Cooling System 6.7L T urbo Diesel Engine (MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 5.7 Gallons 21.4 Liters 7[...]

  • Page 368

    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil In ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), 5W -40 synthetic engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Standard MS-10[...]

  • Page 369

    Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Crankcase V entilation Filter MOP AR 威 CCV Filter or equivalent. Fuel Selection Use good quality diesel fuel from a r eputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requir es that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Su[...]

  • Page 370

    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission (6-Speed AS68RC) – If Equipped MOP AR 威 AS68RC Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent. Manual T ransmission (G-56) – If Equipped MOP AR 威 A TF+4 威 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent licensed A TF+4 威 product. Clutch Linkage MOP AR 威 Multi-Purpose[...]

  • Page 371

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 3 7 0 ▫ Oil Change Indicator System ............ 3 7 1 ▫ Perform Service Indicator .............. 3 7 1 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 3 7 1 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

  • Page 372

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 30 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will impr ove the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil o[...]

  • Page 373

    Oil Change Indicator System Ram T ruck Chassis Cab (3500, 4500, and 5500 Models) Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months, or sooner if prompted by the oil change indicator system (if equipped). Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months, whichever comes f[...]

  • Page 374

    7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under no[...]

  • Page 375

    15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under [...]

  • Page 376

    22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under [...]

  • Page 377

    30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under [...]

  • Page 378

    37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under [...]

  • Page 379

    45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under [...]

  • Page 380

    52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under [...]

  • Page 381

    60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under [...]

  • Page 382

    67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under[...]

  • Page 383

    75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under[...]

  • Page 384

    82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under[...]

  • Page 385

    90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under[...]

  • Page 386

    97,500 Miles (156,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Under[...]

  • Page 387

    105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Unde[...]

  • Page 388

    1 12,500 Miles (180,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Und[...]

  • Page 389

    120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Unde[...]

  • Page 390

    127,500 Miles (204,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Und[...]

  • Page 391

    135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Und[...]

  • Page 392

    142,500 Miles (228,000 km) or 1 14 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Un[...]

  • Page 393

    150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter . Und[...]

  • Page 394

    Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts. * This maintenance is not requir ed if belt was previously replaced. **The EGR V alve and EGR Cooler maintenance will be covered by the manufactur er only at this maintenance interval, for vehicles in California, Maine, Massachusetts[...]

  • Page 395

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 3 9 5 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 3 9 5 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 3 9 5 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 3 9 5 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................. 3 9 5 ▫ Chrysl[...]

  • Page 396

    䡵 Publication Order Forms ................ 3 9 9 䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 0 1 ▫ T readwear ......................... 4 0 1 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 4 0 1 ▫ T emperature Grades .................. 4 0 2 394 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE[...]

  • Page 397

    SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty . Discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s[...]

  • Page 398

    This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealership is unable to resol[...]

  • Page 399

    Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center . Any hearing or speech impair ed customer , who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in th[...]

  • Page 400

    W e appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you ar e absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. Y ou’ll be pleased with their sincere ef forts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.[...]

  • Page 401

    If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may or der a recall and remedy campaign. However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer , and the manufacturer . T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto[...]

  • Page 402

    • Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals pr ovide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, pr oblem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Gr oup LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward lan[...]

  • Page 403

    DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories wer e established by the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufactur er in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to F[...]

  • Page 404

    T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (the highest), B, and C, repr esenting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and r educe tir[...]

  • Page 405

    INDEX 10[...]

  • Page 406

    Adding Fuel ........................... 2 7 2 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .............. 323,345 Air Conditioning System .................. 1 9 4 Air Filter .............................. 3 2 3 Air Pressur e, T ires .................... 256,265 Airbag .............................. 44,50 Airbag Deployment ......................[...]

  • Page 407

    Emergency Starting ..................... 3 0 7 Saving Feature (Pr otection) ............... 1 2 7 Belts, Seat ............................ 33,73 Body Builders Guide ....................... 7 B-Pillar Location ........................ 2 5 1 Brake Fluid ............................ 3 6 8 Brake System ........................ 244,340 Anti-Lock (ABS) .[...]

  • Page 408

    Child Seat ............................ 59,65 Cigar Lighter ........................... 1 5 0 Cleaning Wheels ............................. 3 5 0 Climate Control ......................... 1 9 1 Clock ............................. 177,180 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 1 9 0 Compass Calibration ..................... 1 4 5 Compass V aria[...]

  • Page 409

    Dipsticks .............................. 3 1 9 Power Steering ........................ 2 4 2 Disposal .............................. 3 2 3 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 3 3 7 Engine Oil ........................... 3 2 3 Door Locks ............................. 2 5 Door Locks, Automatic .................... 1 4 2 Draining Fuel/W ater S[...]

  • Page 410

    Runaway ............................ 2 7 0 T emperature Gauge .................... 1 6 7 Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 5 3 Exhaust Brake .......................... 2 1 8 Exhaust Gas Caution ...................... 7 2 Exhaust System ....................... 72,345 Exterior Lighting ........................ 1 2 8 Exterior Lights ......[...]

  • Page 411

    T ank Capacity ........................ 3 6 5 Fuses ................................ 3 5 3 Gauges ............................... 1 6 5 Coolant T emperature ................... 1 6 7 Fuel ............................... 1 7 7 Oil Pressur e .......................... 1 6 7 Speedometer ......................... 1 6 7 T achometer .....................[...]

  • Page 412

    Hood Release .......................... 1 2 4 Hub Caps ............................. 3 0 3 Idle Up Feature ......................... 2 1 4 Ignition ............................... 1 2 K e y ................................ 1 2 Ignition Key Removal ..................... 1 2 Illuminated Entry ........................ 1 9 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....[...]

  • Page 413

    Latches ................................ 7 4 Leaks, Fluid ............................ 7 4 Life of T ires ............................ 2 6 2 Light Bulbs ............................. 7 4 Lights .............................. 74,125 Airbag ...................... 45,49,56,73,166 Anti-Lock ........................... 1 7 3 Anti-Lock W arning .........[...]

  • Page 414

    T i r e s ............................... 2 5 1 Locks ................................. 2 5 Child Protection ........................ 2 8 Door ................................ 2 5 Keys ................................ 1 2 Power Door ........................... 2 6 Steering Wheel ......................... 1 4 Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren ([...]

  • Page 415

    Occupant Restraints ................... 32,48,53 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 4 8 Odometer .......................... 168,177 T r i p ............................. 168,177 Oil Change Indicator .................. 140,371 Oil, Engine ............................ 3 6 6 Capacity ............................ 3 6 5 Change Interval ......[...]

  • Page 416

    Seats ............................... 1 2 0 Steering .......................... 241,242 T ake-Off Adapter ...................... 2 3 4 T ake-Off Operation ..................... 2 3 4 W indows ............................. 3 0 Power Steering Fluid ..................... 3 6 8 Pregnant W omen and Seat Belts .............. 4 3 Programmable Electr onic [...]

  • Page 417

    Safety Checks Inside V ehicle ................. 7 3 Safety Checks Outside V ehicle ............... 7 4 Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 3 9 8 Safety , Exhaust Gas ....................... 7 2 Safety Information, T ire ................... 2 4 6 Safety T ips ............................. 7 1 Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 1 8 [...]

  • Page 418

    Shifting ............................... 2 2 0 Manual T ransmission ................... 2 2 7 T ransfer Case ......................... 2 3 3 T ransfer Case, Shifting into T ransfer Case Neutral (N) ...................... 2 9 2 T ransfer Case, Shifting out of T ransfer Case Neutral (N) ...................... 2 9 3 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .....[...]

  • Page 419

    T achometer ............................ 1 6 6 T ether Anchor , Child Restraint ............. 62,66 T ilt Steering Column ..................... 1 3 2 T ire and Loading Information Placar d ...... 251,265 T ire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 2 5 0 T ire Markings .......................... 2 4 6 T ire Pr essure Monitor System (TPMS) Placar[...]

  • Page 420

    Recreational .......................... 2 9 1 W eight .............................. 2 8 0 T owing Assistance ........................ 9 8 T raction .............................. 2 3 8 T raction Control ......................... 3 4 1 T railer T owing .......................... 2 7 6 Cooling System T ips .................... 2 8 7 Hitches ........[...]

  • Page 421

    V ehicle Storage ......................... 3 5 7 V iscosity , Engine Oil ...................... 3 2 2 V oice Recognition System (VR) .............. 1 1 1 V oltmeter ........................... 165,210 W arning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 1 6 5 W arnings and Cautions ..................... 7 W arranty Information ...........[...]

  • Page 422

    INST ALLA TION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to pr ovide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power[...]

  • Page 423

    Ram T ruc k OWNER’ S MANUAL 2010 2010 Ram T ruck Chassis Chrysler Group LLC 10DD43-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A. CHASSIS 249701 Ram Chassis OM:07 Dodge Caliberƒ.qxd 8/21/09 11:16 AM Page 1[...]