RAM TRUCKS

1500/2500/3500
USER GUIDE
RAMTRUCKS.COM
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted
with your new RAM and to provide a convenient reference source
for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your
Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and
2011
important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Multimedia User Manual and other
Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For
additional information on accessories to help personalize your
vehicle, visit www.mopar.com or your local RAM dealer.

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Ram Trucks 1500/2500/3500
Fifth Edition
User Guide

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 If you are the first registered
owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Media Center
Manuals or Warranty Booklet by
calling 1-866-726-4636 (U.S.)
or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or
by contacting your dealer.

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly
recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any
device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any
electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios,
vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the
important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your
Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets,
collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a
in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada)
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits
may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2011
Chrysler Group LLC. WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Power Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC . . . 2 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
Driver Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Four-Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . 54
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UTILITY
GETTING STARTED Easy-Off Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Key FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rambox® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Trailer Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . . . 60
Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Supplemental Restraint System Integrated Trailer Brake Module . . . . 61
(SRS) — Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Recreational Towing (Behind
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Heated/Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . 16 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . 17 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . 63
Tilt Steering Column / Adjustable Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . 63
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . 67
Diesel Engine Starting Procedures . . 19
Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . 68
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Jump-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Turn Signals/Wiper/Washer/High Emergency Tow Hooks . . . . . . . . . 77
Beams Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . 79
Speed Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . 22 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 80
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . 81
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual Climate Controls . . . . . . . . 24
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . 24 Opening The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Parksense® Rear Park Assist . . . . . 25 Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . 83
Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera . . . 25 Fuel Filter/Water Separator —
Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) 26 Diesel Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Idle-Up Feature (Diesel/Automatic Exhaust Regeneration — Diesel Only . 88
Transmission Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fluids And Capacities . . . . . . . . . . 89
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) – Maintenance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . 94
2500 Models Only . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Power Sliding Rear Window . . . . . . 28 Tire Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Power Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care . . . . . .102
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Exterior Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

ELECTRONICS CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Your Vehicle's Sound System . . . . . 30 Chrysler Group LLC Customer
Non-Touch-Screen Radios . . . . . . . 32 Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Touch-Screen Radios . . . . . . . . . . 34 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . 41 Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Assistance For The Hearing Impaired .103
Uconnect™ Voice Command . . . . . . 43 Publications Ordering . . . . . . . . . .103
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control . . . . . . . . 44 Reporting Safety Defects In The
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ . 46 50 United States And
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . .104
(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Programmable Features . . . . . . . . 49 Authentic Accessories By MOPAR® . .105
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured
that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's
control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never
a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always
drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and
your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they
take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving
or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that
are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not
ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in
this guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the
right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install
them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with
the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to
operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia
DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player
(including the Media Center Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational
information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the
owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience,
the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future
reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural
resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the
user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for
tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

Vehicles Sold In Canada

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.

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WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause
interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing
loss of control of the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ 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.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems,
or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including
Keyless Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties
with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to
see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized
dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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DRIVER COCKPIT

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE - Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light**
- SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
(See page 63 for more information.)

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Indicators - 4WD Auto Indicator

- Turn Signal Indicators - Electronic Stability Control
- High Beam Indicator (ESC) Off Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator - Cargo Lamp On Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator* - Exhaust Brake Indicator
(Diesel Only)
- TOW/HAUL Indicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Four-Wheel Drive LOW
Mode Indicator - Electronic Speed Control Set
Indicator
- Four-Wheel Drive and
4LOCK Mode Indicator - Loose Gas Cap Indicator
Odometer Messages
ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator Off noFUSE* - Fuse Fault
ECO-ON - Fuel Saver Indicator On CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
Lo tirE - Low Tire Pressure Water in Fuel - (Diesel Only)
LoWASH - Low Washer Fluid Wait to Start - (Diesel Only)
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On

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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press the LOCK button once to lock
all the doors. Press the UNLOCK
button once to unlock the driver’s
door only and twice within five
seconds to unlock all the doors.
• All doors can be programmed to
unlock on the first press of the
UNLOCK button. Refer to
Programmable Features in this
guide.

Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn
the panic alarm off.

Express Window Feature

• To remotely lower both front door windows at the same time, press and
release the UNLOCK button and then immediately press and hold the
UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower
completely.

Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is
an emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and
unlocking the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top
of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your
other hand.

CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become
locked in the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could
occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.

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CAUTION! (Continued)
• Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob using
the manual over ride method.

WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do
not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start
the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.

REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START button x2 twice within five seconds. Pressing the
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• In order to allow proper engine pre-heating (diesel engine only), depending on
engine temperature, there may be a delay of up to 30 seconds before the
engine starts.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the
ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.

WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.

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THEFT ALARM
To Arm
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door
is open.
To Disarm
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.

SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack
in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it
is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the
risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not
resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear
your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you
could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• 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 (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions may be equipped with
pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in
the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately.

WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIRBAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and right front
passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced
Front Airbags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the
severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not expected to
reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable
Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a
window.
• If the Airbag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

WARNING!
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have airbags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Airbags
need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains need room to inflate. Do not lean
against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain during
deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved
in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be
prosecuted for ignoring it.

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equipped with the child
restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors
and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed
in the rear seat outboard positions.
• LATCH equipped seating positions have both lower anchor bars, located at
the back of the seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind the
seat back.
Installing The Lower Attachments:
• The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat
cushion where it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be
readily identified by the symbol located on the seatback directly above the
anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the
child restraint.
• Loosen the child seat adjusters on
the lower straps and on the tether
strap so that you can attach the
hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchors more easily.
• Attach the lower hooks or
connectors over the top of the
seatcover material.
• Then tighten the straps as you push
the child restraint rearward and
downward into the seat.

Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) -
Regular Cab - Front Seat:
• 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 directly
behind the seat.

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• Lift the cover (if equipped), and
attach the hook to the square
opening in the sheet metal.
• Install the child restraint and remove
the slack in the tether strap
according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) -
Quad Cab®/Crew Cab - Rear Seats:
• Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the
rear glass and rear seat. The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band.
Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat cushion
to the “up” position. Remove the elastic before use.
• Place a child restraint on either outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap
so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly
behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat.
• Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of
webbing behind the child seat.
• Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the
hooks to the anchor loop.
• Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so
that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind
the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat.
• Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Anchor Loops
2. Snap Hook
3. Tether Strap
4. Passenger's Side Rear Child Seat
5. Rear Center Child Seat
6. Driver's Side Rear Child Seat

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the
latch plate into the buckle.

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• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the
belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten
the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with
time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between
the anchor and the child seat, preferably between the head restraint posts
underneath the head restraint.
• Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor and
remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.

NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the
seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.

WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile
inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you
are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in
your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle
with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause infants in
this position to be severely injured or killed.

FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
• The seat switch controls
forward/backward and up/down.
• The recline switch controls the angle
of the seatback. Push switch forward
or rearward and the seatback will
move in either direction.

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Power Lumbar
• The lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. The
lumbar support can be increased by pressing the front of the switch and
decreased by pressing the back of the switch.

Memory Seats
• The memory seat feature allows you to save the driver's seat position
(excluding lumbar position), driver's outside mirror position, adjustable brake
and accelerator pedals, Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) temperature
setting and radio station preset settings. The driver's memory buttons are
located on the outboard side of the driver's seat cushion.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button, then press 1 or 2
within five seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the
LOCK position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the LOCK button
on the Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the
programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Manual Seats
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located
at the front of the seat near the floor
and release at the desired position,
then release the handle to lock the
seat into position.

Recliner
• Lift the recliner lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back
and release at the desired position.

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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.

WARNING!
• 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 severely injured or killed. Only adjust
a seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing (dump) forward
on manual recliner seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while
actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you, causing
injury. This dump feature allows access to the storage bin behind the seat. To
avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then
position the seatback in the desired position.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be
severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for front heated seats
are located on the center instrument
panel below the climate controls.
• Press the switch once to select
High-level heating. Press the switch
a second time to select Low-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.

• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to

Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

Front Ventilated Seats

• Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from
the passenger compartment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat
cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient
temperatures.

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• The ventilated seat switches are located in the switch bank in the center stack
of the instrument panel, just below the climate controls. The fans operate at
two speeds, HIGH and LOW. Press the switch once to select High speed.
Press the switch a second time to select Low speed. Press the switch a third
time to turn the fans Off.

Rear Heated Seats

• Second row heated seat switches
are located on the rear of the center
console.
• Press the switch once to select
High-level heating. Press the switch
a second time to select Low-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected,
the system will automatically switch
to Low-level after approximately
60 minutes. The Low-level setting
will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a
seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the seat.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

• The steering wheel contains a
heating element that heats the
steering wheel to one temperature
setting.
• The heated steering wheel switch is
located on the center instrument
panel below the climate controls.
• Press the switch once to turn the
heating element On. Press the switch
a second time to turn the heating
element Off.

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• Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off. The heated
steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is
already warm.

TILT STEERING COLUMN / ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

Tilt Steering Column
• The tilt lever is located on the
steering column, below the turn
signal lever.
• Pull forward on the lever and move
the steering wheel up or down as
desired.
• Release the lever to lock the steering
wheel into position.

Adjustable Pedals
• Press the switch located on the left side of the steering column forward to
move the brake and accelerator pedals away from the driver and press the
switch rearward to move the pedals closer to the driver.

NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when
the Electronic Speed Control is set.

CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to
move, as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become
limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.

WARNING!
• Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a
stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a
collision. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is
locked before driving.
• Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control
and have a collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.

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DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES
Engine Block Heater
• For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), engine block heater usage is
recommended.
• For ambient temperatures below –20°F (-29°C), engine block heater usage is
required.
• The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right side and
can be located just behind the grille near the headlamp.
• Connect the heater cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 volt
AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
NOTE: The block heater will require 110 volts AC and 6.5 amps to activate the
heater element.
• The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate
warming effect on the coolant.
Water In Fuel Message
• If a Water In Fuel message or indicator appears in the cluster and a
chime sounds five times, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained
immediately to prevent engine damage.
• Refer to Maintaining Your Vehicle in this guide for draining instructions or see
your dealer.
Cold Start Procedure
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the Wait To Start light
appears in the cluster, wait for the light to turn off before starting.
• In extremely cold weather below 0°F (-18°C) it may be beneficial to cycle the
manifold heaters twice before attempting to start the engine. This can be
accomplished by turning the ignition OFF for at least five seconds and then
back ON after the “Wait To Start Light” has turned off, but before the engine is
started. However, excessive cycling of the manifold heaters will result in
damage to the heater elements or reduced battery voltage.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.

WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110–115 volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.

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TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER

Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times and automatically turn off.

Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five
intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third
detent for high wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as
spray is desired.

High Beams
• Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams
are on.

NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present
to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located
on the instrument panel to the left of
the steering wheel, to the first detent
for parking lights and to the
second detent for headlights .
• With the parking lights or low beam
headlights on, push the headlight
switch once for fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “A”
for AUTO headlights.

• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or
off based on ambient light levels.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme left position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to increase the brightness of the instrument
panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to the next detent position to fully brighten the
odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your
Media Center/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control right to the last detent position to turn on the
interior lighting.

Cargo Light
• The cargo light is strategically placed lighting that helps illuminate the bed
area of the truck. A cargo light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate
the light is on.
• Push the button to turn ON/OFF the cargo lighting.

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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate
the Speed Control.
• The cruise symbol or CRUISE
will appear on the instrument cluster
to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second
time to turn the system off.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down
and release the lever to set a desired
speed.

Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle;
release the lever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease
the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments or push
and hold the lever down to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release
the lever to save the new set speed.

Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and
release.

Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you, push the clutch pedal or apply the brakes to cancel
the set speed and maintain the set speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed
memory.

WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is
dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than
you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the
Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

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WARNING! (Continued)
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot
maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions,
and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.

ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) OPERATION

• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available
transmission gear, and can be activated during any driving condition. When
towing a trailer or operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS shift
control will help you maximize both performance and engine braking.
• Move the console shift lever left (-) or right (+), or toggle the switch on the
column shift lever down (-) or up (+) to select the desired top gear.
• For maximum deceleration (engine braking) move the console shift lever left (-)
and hold, or toggle the switch on the column shift lever down (-) and hold.
Your vehicle will automatically select the lowest safe gear for optimal engine
braking.
• To disable ERS, push and hold the console shift lever to the right (+) or push
and hold the column shift lever switch up (+) until “D” is displayed in the
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation /Max A/C

• Rotate the Temperature Control to the MAX A/C position to automatically turn
on both Air Conditioning and Recirculation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)

• Rotate both the Mode Control and Blower Control to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature
buttons for the driver or passenger.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.

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Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the A/C button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may
flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

SYNC Temperature Button

• Push the SYNC button once to control the driver and passenger temperatures
simultaneously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the
temperatures individually.

Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging turn the recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator
light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled
automatically.

PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST

• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in
REVERSE, a warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone, that
changes speed depending on the distance of the object from the bumper, will
sound.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean
off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.

Enable/Disable ParkSense®
• ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch
bank of the instrument panel or through the Customer-Programmable Features
section of the EVIC. When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the
instrument cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for
approximately five seconds.

PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA

• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift
lever is put into REVERSE. The ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera image will
be displayed on the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the
instrument panel.
• If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the
tailgate.

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WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView® Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots
before backing up. You must continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure
to do so can result in serious injury or death.

DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING)

• The exhaust brake feature will only function when the driver turns the exhaust
brake switch to the ON position.
• The switch is located on the switch bank below the audio system.
• 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 pressure from the accelerator pedal.
• Exhaust braking is most effective when the engine RPM is higher.
NOTE: For optimum braking power, it is recommended to use the exhaust brake
while in TOW/HAUL mode.

CAUTION!
Use of aftermarket exhaust brakes is not recommended and could lead to
engine damage.

WARNING!
Do not use the exhaust brake 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 a collision possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

IDLE-UP FEATURE (DIESEL/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)

• The Idle-Up Feature uses the speed control switches to increase engine idle
speed and quickly warm the vehicle’s interior. This feature must be enabled by
your dealer. See your local dealer.
• With the transmission in PARK, the parking brake applied, and the engine
running, push the speed control ON/OFF switch on, then push the SET switch.
• The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM. To increase the RPM, push and hold
the ACCEL/RESUME switch and the idle speed will increase to approximately
1500 RPM. To decrease the RPM, push and hold the DECEL switch and the
idle speed will decrease to approximately 1100 RPM.
• To cancel the Idle Up Feature, either push the CANCEL switch, push the
ON/OFF switch or push the brake pedal.

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) – 2500 MODELS ONLY
Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description
• The Tire Pressure Monitoring System on your vehicle has two different tire
pressure settings based on vehicle loading. The Tire Light Load Switch is
located on the Instrument Panel above the climate controls.
• The “Light Load Inflation” and “Max Load Inflation” tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle based on vehicle loading are found on the
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label located on the rear face of the
driver front door.
• When the vehicle is in the “Light Load Inflation” setting, the Tire Light Load
Inflation switch is On. The indicator light is Off when in the “Max Load
Inflation” setting.

Light Load Inflation (Indicator Light On)

• If the passenger and cargo weights are less than the Light Load Pressure
Definition shown on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label, inflate
or deflate tires to the correct “Light Load Inflation” pressure. If the indicator
light is not on, the mode can be changed by pushing the switch once.
• If the light on the switch flashes On and Off, after the button is pressed to
switch between modes, this indicates conditions are not correct to switch
modes. The system will not allow switching modes until the tire pressures
have been set to Light Load Inflation as indicated on the Supplemental Tire
Pressure Information Label.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING TO SHOW LOW AIR PRESSURE, BRING
THE AIR PRESSURE IN THAT TIRE TO THE PLACARD VALUE SHOWN ON
THE LABEL ON THE DRIVER DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE
VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR UP TO 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL GO OFF.

Max Load Inflation (Indicator Light Off)

• If the passenger and cargo weights exceed the Light Load Pressure Definition
shown on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label, adjust tires to the
correct “Max Load Inflation” pressure. If the indicator is on, reset by pushing
the switch once.
• If the tire pressure monitoring light and a “low tire” message appears in the
cluster, inflate the tire pressures to the “Max Load Inflation” setting as
indicated in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label.
• After any tire pressure adjustment, the vehicle may need to be driven for up
to 20 minutes at speeds over 15 mph for the tire pressure information to be
updated, or for a low tire pressure warning to go out.
• For additional information, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.

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POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW
• The switch for the power sliding rear
window is located on the overhead
console.
• Push the switch right to open the
glass and pull the switch left to close
the glass.

POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
Opening Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop
automatically.
Closing Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically
from any position.
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof.
Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain
in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.
Venting Sunroof
• Press and release the "VENT" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent
position. This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof
position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop
the sunroof.
Pinch Protection Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during
Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is
detected, the sunroof will automatically return to the open position.

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NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during
manual opening and closing of the sunroof.

WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch.
Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an
open sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.

WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If
buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear
windows together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust
any window. This will minimize buffeting.

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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM

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NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)

Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)

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NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and
Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press
the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have
the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”
if you do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you
and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when
driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from
driving.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

Seek Up/Down Buttons

• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. Seek through
tracks in CD mode.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.

Audio Settings
• Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE
and FADE will display. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the
desired setting.

Audio Jack
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette
player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system,
using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle
speakers.
• Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio
Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard
through the vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons.
The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.

Clock Setting
• Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink; turn the TUNE/SCROLL
control knob to set the hours.
• Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink; turn the
TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes.
• Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the time change.
• To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.

Store Radio Presets

• Press the SET/RND button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then
select the button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the SET/RND
button twice and SET 2 will show in the display, then select button (1–6).

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TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS
Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RER)

Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RHR)

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Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)

NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and
Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press
the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have
the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”
if you do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you
and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when
driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from
driving.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

Seek Up/Down
• Media Center 730N: Press the SEEK hard-key to seek through radio stations in
AM, FM, or SAT bands. Seek through tracks in CD or iPod® modes or through
songs in the HDD playlist.
• Media Center 430/430N: Press the SEEK up/down arrow soft-keys to change
the currently playing station in AM, FM or SAT bands. Seek through tracks in
CD or iPod® modes or through songs in the HDD playlist.

Audio Jack
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette
player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system,
using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle
speakers.

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• Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio
Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard
through the vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons.
The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.

Clock Setting
• Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed.
• Touch the USER CLOCK soft-key (Navigation radio only).
• To adjust the hours, touch either the HOUR FORWARD or HOUR BACKWARD
soft-key.
• To adjust the minutes, touch either the MINUTE FORWARD or MINUTE
BACKWARD soft-key.
• To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is
displayed.

Store Radio Presets

• Media Center 730N: Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key until AM FM SAT is
displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.
• Media Center 430/430N: Press the RADIO hard-key to display AM FM SAT in
the upper left corner of the screen.
• Select the radio band by touching either the AM, FM, or SAT soft-key.
• Find the station to store by either pressing the SEEK UP/DOWN hard-key
(Media Center 730N), touching the right and left arrow soft-keys (Media Center
430/430N), touching the SCAN soft-key, or by using the DIRECT TUNE
soft-key.
• Once the station is found, touch and hold one of the PRESET soft-keys in the
list to the right, until you hear a confirmation beep.

Hard Disk Drive Operation

Copy Complete Audio Disc To Hard-Drive
• Media Center 730N: Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key.
• Media Center 430/430N: Press the LOAD hard-key.
• Insert a disc, then press the MENU hard-key.
• Touch the MY FILES soft-key, then select MY MUSIC.
• Touch the Add Music Files to HDD soft-key, then touch the From Disc soft-key
in the next screen to start the process.

Copying From USB

• The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copying files to your hard
drive. To access, lift up on the cover.
• Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select MY
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• Touch the Add Music Files to HDD soft-key, then touch the From USB soft-key
in the next screen.
• Select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the DONE
soft-key to start the copy process.
Copy Pictures To The Hard-Drive
• Insert either a CD or a USB device containing your pictures in JPEG format
into the USB port on the radio face.
• Touch the MY FILES soft-key, then go to the MANAGE MY FILES screen.
• Touch the MY PICTURES soft-key to get an overview of the currently stored
images.
• Touch one of the ADD PICTURES soft-keys, then select the type of media
inserted.
• Use the PAGE soft-keys to page through a list of pictures and press the
picture you would like to import.
• Confirm your selection by touching the YES soft-key. The imported picture is
now available in the MANAGE MY PICTURES screen.
• In order to display the imported picture in the radio screen, touch the desired
picture soft-key.
• Select this picture by pressing the PICTURE VIEW soft-key. A check mark
indicates the currently used picture.
Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio
• Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen. Use a
clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the
touch-screen.
• If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as
isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50. Be
sure to follow the solvent manufacturer's precautions and directions.
USB Port
• The USB Port on the radio allows you to copy songs from a connected USB
drive or supported media device onto your Media Center hard drive. You can
also playback music from your USB device through the USB Port on the radio.
The USB Port on a Media Center 730N (RHR) allows you to support iPod®
devices or USB drives for music playback, charging, control through radio or
steering wheel buttons, voice commands and song selection by voice.
• The USB port located in the upper glove box also offers the ability to play
songs from connected USB drives, or supported media devices. Supported
devices may be controlled through the vehicles steering wheel or radio
controls, or even with voice commands, and may be charged through the USB
port. If equipped, you may also select songs by name.
Navigation – Media Center 730N (Sales Code RER) & (Sales Code RHR) Only
• Navigation radios require digital data from a navigation database. The data in
the navigation database is licensed from Navigation Technologies®. Not all
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• For software updates, visit http://www.chrysler.com/owners website, visit
http://www.navteq.com website, or contact your authorized dealer for the
latest available software.

NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety, it is
not possible to use the touch-screen keyboard to enter a name (e.g., street name)
while the vehicle is in motion. Pull over at a safe location to complete your task or
use Voice Command.
• The Navigation system receives GPS signals from satellites to display the
position of your vehicle.

New Destination
• Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the NEW DESTINATION soft-key to program a destination, then select
the destination soft-key of your choice.
• Media Center 730N allows destinations to be input by voice while in motion.
Press the Voice Command button on the radio to begin.

Program/Storing Home Address

• Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft-key, then touch the STREET ADDRESS
soft-key.
• Touch the STATE soft-key, then enter your state name into the speller; select
your state from the list and press the CHANGE soft-key.
• Touch the INPUT STREET NAME soft-key and enter your street name into the
speller.
• Touch the CONTINUE soft-key and enter your address into the speller; touch
the CONTINUE soft-key again.
• Touch the city name and touch the SAVE soft-key to complete programming.

Change Stored Home Address

• Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the MY FILES soft-key.
• Touch the MY ADDRESS BOOK soft-key, then touch the HOME soft-key.
• In the Home Address Information screen, touch the EDIT CONTACT soft-key,
then touch the CHANGE ADDRESS soft-key in the next screen.
• Touch the INPUT STREET NAME soft-key and enter your street name into the
speller.
• Touch the CONTINUE soft-key and enter your address into the speller; touch
the CONTINUE soft-key again.
• Touch the city name and touch the SAVE soft-key to complete programming.
Guide Me Home
• Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft-key to route you back to your home
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Local Address Book Features
• Your navigation-equipped radio can store destinations into its local address
book so that you can recall them later.
• To save your current location to the local address book, touch the cursor on
the screen, next touch SELECT, then touch CURSOR POINT, next touch
OPTIONS, then touch SAVE DESTINATION, and lastly touch ADDRESS BOOK.
• To add or delete destinations from your local address book stored on the
radio, press the MENU hard key, then touch MY FILES, next touch ADDRESS
BOOK, and last touch DEFAULT FOLDER (or any added folder).
• To route to a destination that is saved in your local address book, press the
MENU hard key, then touch MY FILES, next touch ADDRESS BOOK, and last
touch DEFAULT FOLDER and select the contact you want to route to.

Map
• Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.
• Touch the MAP soft-key to display a map of your current position.
Navigation – Media Center 430N (Sales Code RHB) Only
• For software updates, visit http://www.garmin.com/chrysler website, or
contact your authorized dealer for the latest available software.
• The Navigation system receives GPS signals from satellites to display the
position of your vehicle. You may experience interruptions or delays in
receiving navigation information in garages, tunnels, large cities, or other
situations where the vehicle does not have a direct line of sight to the sky.
• Voice Command is not available for navigation commands on this radio
(although Voice Command functions for all other radio functions).
Map
• Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to
access the Navigation system.
• Touch the View Map soft-key to display a map of your current position.
Entering a Destination/Finding a Point of Interest
• Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to
access the Navigation system.
• Touch the Where To? soft-key to program a destination.
• Next touch one of the subcategories to search for your destination. Address,
Points of Interest, Recently Found, Favorites and Intersection are a few of the
options.
• After touching one of the subcategories, follow the on-screen steps to
complete the process and be routed to your destination.
Setting a Home Location
• Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to
access the Navigation system.
• Touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch Go Home.

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• Next, select from:
• Enter My Address – enter an address for the location using the on-screen
keyboard.
• Use my current location – sets your current location as your Home Location.
• Choose from Recently Found – select a location from your recently found
locations.
• After you set your Home Location, touch Where To? , then touch Go Home.

Editing Home Location

• Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to
access the Navigation system.
• Touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch Favorites.
• Touch the location you want to edit.
• Next, touch Press for More.
• Touch Edit.
• Follow the on-screen steps for editing the Home Location.
Go Home
• Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to
access the Navigation system.
• Touch Where To? , then touch Go Home.
SIRIUS Travel Link
• To access SIRIUS Travel Link, press the MENU hard-key, then touch the Travel
Link soft-key.
NOTE: SIRIUS Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after trial
subscription included with vehicle purchase.
• SIRIUS Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and
right to your fingertips:
• Weather
• View detailed weather conditions at your current location.
• Ski Info
• View ski and snowboarding conditions at ski resorts.
• Fuel Prices
• Check detailed price information for fuel stations near your current location.
• Movie Listings
• Check which movies (includes start times, ratings, run lengths and
summaries) are playing at theaters near your current location.
• Sports Scores
• View scores and upcoming events for all major sports.
• Your favorite location, theater and sports teams can be stored for quick
access.

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• Refer to your Media Center 730N (RHR) User's Manual or Media Center
430/430N (RBZ/RHB) User's Manual for more details.

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

• The steering wheel audio controls
are located on the rear surface of the
steering wheel.
Right Switch
• Press the switch up or down to
increase or decrease the volume.
• Press the button in the center to
change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.

Left Switch
• Press the switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select
the next or previous CD track.
• Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or to
change CDs if equipped with a CD Changer.

Uconnect™ Phone
• To determine if your vehicle is equipped with Uconnect™ Phone, press the
Uconnect™ Phone button . If your vehicle has this feature, after a couple
seconds you will hear a voice prompt. If not, you will see a message on the
radio “Uconnect phone not available”.
• The Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command
section).
• The Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile
phone using simple voice commands.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the
Uconnect™ Phone section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for
further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on
the DVD for further details.

NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer
support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.ramtrucks.com/uconnect.

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Phone Pairing
NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also
need to follow the Bluetooth® instructions in your cell phone user guide to
complete the phone pairing setup.
• Press the Phone button to begin.
• Wait for the “ready” prompt and BEEP.
• (After the BEEP), say “Uconnect setup”.
• (After the BEEP), say “phone pairing”.
• (After the BEEP), say “pair a phone”.
• Follow the audible prompts.
• You will be asked to enter a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN),
which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any
four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing
process.
• You will then be prompted to give the phone pairing a name (each phone
paired should have a unique name).
• Next you will be asked to give this new pairing a priority of 1 thru 7 (up to
seven phones may be paired); 1 is the highest and 7 is the lowest priority. The
system will only connect to the highest priority phone that exists within the
proximity of the vehicle.

Making A Phone Call

• Press the Phone button .
• (After the BEEP), say “dial” (or “call” a name).
• (After the BEEP), say number (or name).

Phonebook Edit
• Press the Phone button .
• (After the BEEP), say “phonebook”.
• (After the BEEP), say “new entry” or “list names” or “delete”.
• Follow the prompts.

Receiving A Call – Accept (And End)

• When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phone
button .
• To end a call, press the Phone button .

Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call

• During a call, press the Voice Command button .
• (After the BEEP), say “mute” (or “mute off”).

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Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
• During a call, press the Voice Command button .
• (After the BEEP), say “transfer call”.

Changing The Volume

• Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button , then adjust the volume
during a normal call.
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a
comfortable level while the Uconnect™ system is speaking. Please note the
volume setting for Uconnect™ is different than the audio system.

NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Uconnect™ hard-key. After the BEEP, say
“tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to
cancel the tutorial.

WARNING!
• 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 a collision causing you and
others to be severely injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect™ Phone, your mobile phone must be:
• turned on,
• paired to Uconnect™ Phone,
• and have network coverage.

Uconnect™ VOICE COMMAND

• The Uconnect™ Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM
radio, satellite radio, disc player, HDD, Uconnect™ Phone, a memo recorder,
and supported portable media devices.
• When you press the Voice Command button located on the radio
faceplate or steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to
give a command. If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the
system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the
system while it lists options, press the Voice Command button , listen
for the BEEP, and say your command.
Voice Command for Text Messaging
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Media Center 430N radio
may be able to play incoming SMS messages through the vehicle sound
system.
• It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases.
• Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone
compatibility list at www.ramtrucks.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones
must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio.

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Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button , then say a
command (for example, “tutorial”).
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a
comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. The volume
setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the
Uconnect™ Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the
DVD for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on
the DVD for Uconnect™ Voice Command information.

NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button . After the
BEEP, say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen
radio) to cancel the tutorial.

WARNING!
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 a collision causing you and others to be
severely injured or killed.

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
• There are many ways to play music from iPod® players or other portable
devices through your vehicle's speakers. Your choices depend on what radio
your vehicle is equipped with.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

If Equipped with Media Center 730N (Sales Code RER)

• This feature allows you to plug an
iPod® device into the vehicle’s
sound system through the iPod®
Control port.
• The iPod® Control port is located
inside the upper glove box. To get
into the iPod® Control mode from a
touch-screen radio, press the MEDIA
hard-key, then touch the AUX or
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• The iPod® Control cable may be equipped with a piece of VELCRO® for
mounting purposes, the VELCRO® is attached to the end of the iPod® Control
cable that plugs into the iPod®. To adhere the VELCRO®, remove the paper
backing and stick the adhesive side of the VELCRO® to the right side of the
storage bin being careful that the storage bin door will still close when the
iPod® is mounted or when the cable is stowed.
• When connected to this feature:
• The iPod® audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system.
• The iPod® can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and
List the iPod® contents. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details.
• The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the iPod® Control port (if
supported by the specific audio device).

NOTE:
• iPod® Control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® and iPhone® devices.
Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the iPod® Control features.
Please visit Apple’s website for software updates.

If Equipped with Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES +
RSC) or Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
• The radio sales code is located on
the lower right side of the radio
faceplate.
• The USB port located inside the
upper glove box, allows you to plug
an iPod® into the vehicle's sound
system.

• To hear audio from devices connected to this port from a non-touch-screen

radio, press the AUX button on the radio faceplate. From a touch-screen radio,
press the MEDIA hard-key, then touch the AUX or iPod® soft-key.
• When connected to this feature:
• The iPod® audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system.
• The iPod® can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and
List the iPod® or external devices contents. Refer to the Owner's Manual on
the DVD for details.
• The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by
the specific audio device).
• Compatible iPod® devices may also be controllable using voice commands
(Media Center 430/430N with Uconnect™ Phone required). Refer to the
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NOTE:
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices.
The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass
Storage Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the
USB Port section on the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.dodge.com/
uconnect website for a list of tested iPod®s. Some iPod® software versions may
not fully support the USB port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®
software updates.

Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your bluetooth-equipped iPod®
devices, cellphones or other media players, may also be able to stream music
to your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be bluetooth-
compatible, and paired with your Media Center radio (see Uconnect™ Phone
for pairing instructions). Press the AUX button on the radio faceplate until "BT"
is displayed on the radio screen.

WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external device while driving. Failure to
follow this warning could result in a collision.

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™

System Operation
• The screen is located on the
headliner behind the front seat. To
lower the screen, press the release
button located in the rear of the
overhead console.
• The system may be controlled by the
front seat occupants using the
touch-screen radio, or by the rear
seat occupants using the remote
control.

• The video screen displays information in a split screen format. The left side of
the screen is referred to as Channel 1 and the right side of the screen is
referred to as Channel 2. All modes except video modes are displayed in a
split screen format.
• To use the headphones, press the power button located on the right ear cup.
Select the channel on the headphones (1 or 2) that corresponds to the channel
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Operation Of The Touch-Screen Radio
• To view a DVD video press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key and insert the
disc. Playback will begin automatically after the DVD is recognized by the disc
drive. If playback does not begin automatically follow these steps:
• Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the Rear VES™ soft-key. If a chapter
list appears on the right side of the screen touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to
display the Rear VES™ Control screen.
• Touch the 1 soft-key to select an audio channel, then touch the DISC
soft-key in the MEDIA column.

SIRIUS Backseat TV™

• Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the Rear VES™ soft-key. If a chapter list
appears on the right side of the screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft key to
display the Rear VES™ Control screen.
• Touch the 1 soft-key to select an audio channel, then touch the TV soft-key in
the RADIO column to select SIRIUS Backseat TV™.
• To view SIRIUS Backseat TV™ using the remote, set the remote control
channel selector switch to channel 1. Press the MODE button, then using the
arrow buttons select TV and press ENTER.

Operation Of The Remote

• The remote control operates similarly to any DVD remote you have used
before and allows the rear seat passengers to change stations, tracks, discs
and audio/video modes.
• The remote control is designed to control either channel by using the selector
switch located on the right side of the remote.
• Pressing the power button will turn the VES™ system ON/OFF.
• Pressing the MODE button causes the Mode Selection menu to appear on the
VES™ screen. Use the remote control arrow buttons to scroll through the
available modes, then press ENTER to select the desired mode.

Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks

• The Aux jacks are located on the rear of the center console.
• Connect the video game or other external media devices to the AUX jacks
following the color coding for VES™ jacks.
• Using either the touch-screen radio or remote control, select AUX from the
Rear VES™ Control or Mode Selection screen.
• Refer to “Uconnect™ Multimedia – Video Entertainment System (VES)™” in
the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.

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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactive
display that is located in the
instrument cluster. Pressing the
controls on the steering wheel allows
the driver to select vehicle
information and Personal Settings.
For additional information, refer to
Programmable Features in this
guide.
• Press and release the UP
button to scroll upward through the
menus and sub menus.
• Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main
menus and sub menus.
• Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus or to
select a personal setting in the setup menu.
• Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu.

Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass
manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the
EVIC will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree
turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL”
message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function
normally.
ECO
• The ECO message will appear in your EVIC display whenever you are driving in
a fuel efficient manner.
• This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient
manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press the
UP or DOWN button until SYSTEM SETUP displays, then press the
SELECT button . Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN
button. Press the SELECT button to change the setting.
• Select Language • Headlamp Off Delay
• Nav-Turn By Turn • Headlamps With Wipers
• Auto Door Locks • Wiper Mode – If Equipped
• Auto Unlock Doors • Easy Exit Seat – If Equipped
• Remote Unlock Sequence • Tilt Mirror In Reverse
• RKE Linked To Memory • Key-Off Power Delay
• Remote Start Comfort Sys. • Illuminated Approach
• Horn With Remote Start • Compass Variance
• Horn With Remote Lock • Calibrate Compass
• Flash Lamps With Lock
Key Fob Programmable Features
• The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob
transmitter or the ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle
Security Alarm.

Unlock On First Press

• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the
UNLOCK button:
• Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the
LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.

Auto Unlock Doors On Exit

• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened:
• Enter your vehicle, close all the doors and fasten your seat belt.
• Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON
position a minimum of four times, ending in the OFF position (do not start
the engine).
• Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the UNLOCK
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Auto Door Lock
• To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds
15 mph (24 km/h):
• Enter your vehicle, close all the doors and fasten your seat belt.
• Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON
position a minimum of four times, ending in the OFF position (do not start
the engine).
• Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the LOCK direction.
A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.

Sound Horn With Lock

• To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked:
• Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.

Flashing Lights With Lock

• The turn signal lights flashing feature, when the doors are locked or unlocked,
can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:
• Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding
the UNLOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)

Programming HomeLink®
Begin Programming
• The HomeLink® buttons are located
in the overhead console.
• Erase all channels before you begin
programming by holding the two
outside buttons for up to 20 seconds
until the red indicator flashes.
• Park your vehicle outside of the
garage and turn the ignition switch
to the ON/RUN position.
• Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink®
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• Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen HomeLink® button and the
hand-held transmitter button until the HomeLink® indicator flash rate changes
from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink® and
the hand-held transmitter buttons. This may take up to 30 seconds, or longer
in rare cases.
• Press and hold the just-programmed HomeLink® button; if the indicator light
stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door should
open.

NOTE:
• Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and
reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes most
garage door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door
opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the
Internet, at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.
• If you are having difficulty programming your HomeLink® and your garage door
opener was manufactured after 1995, you may have a rolling code. Follow the
steps below for Programming A Rolling Code System.

Programming A Rolling Code System

• At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or
“programming” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna
wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button
normally used to open and close the door).
• Firmly press and release the “learn” or “programming” button. The name and
color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Within 30 seconds, return to the
vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink® button twice (holding the
button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates,
programming is complete.
• If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds)
to complete the programming.

Using HomeLink®
• To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink® button and
the programmed device will operate.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details. If you have any
problems programming HomeLink®, or require assistance, please call toll-free
1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet, at www.HomeLink.com.

WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming
the universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are
in the path of the door or gate.

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WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous when inhaled and can cause you and others to be severely injured
or killed.

POWER INVERTER
• A 115 Volt, 150 Watt power inverter
outlet is located on the lower
instrument panel next to the climate
control knob. This outlet can power
cellular phones, electronics and
other low power devices requiring
power up to 150 Watts.
• To turn on the power outlet, press
the switch once.
• Press the switch a second time to
turn the power outlet off. The status
indicator of the AC power inverter
indicates whether the inverter is
producing AC power.

NOTE: The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the
power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut
down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter
should automatically reset. If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts,
the power inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually,
unplug the device and plug it in again. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the
power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death: Do not use a three-prong adapter. Do not insert
any objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the lid
when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and
failure.

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POWER OUTLETS
• There are four 12 Volt power outlets located in the vehicle. Lower left and
lower right of the instrument panel – without floor mounted shifter. Inside the
top storage tray – with floor mounted shifter. Inside the upper lid of the center
storage compartment. Rear of the center console storage compartment –
Quad Cab® or Crew Cab. A key symbol on the outlet cover indicates that the
key must be in the ON or ACC positions for the outlet to provide power. The
battery symbol on the outlet cover indicates that the outlet is connected to the
battery, and can provide power at all times. All accessories connected to the
outlet(s) should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to
protect the battery against discharge.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160
Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other
object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your new
vehicle warranty.

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE Five-Position Transfer Case

OPERATION
Four-Position Transfer Case

• This electronically shifted transfer

case provides five mode positions:
• Two-wheel drive high range
(2WD)
• The transfer case provides four
mode positions: • Four-wheel drive automatic
• Two-wheel drive high range (2H) range (4WD AUTO)

• Four-wheel drive high range (4H) • Four-wheel drive lock range

(4WD LOCK)
• NEUTRAL (N)
• Four-wheel drive low range (4WD
• Four-wheel drive low range (4L) LOW)
• This transfer case is intended to be • NEUTRAL (N)
driven in the 2H position for normal
street and highway conditions, • This electronically shifted transfer
such as dry, hard-surfaced roads. case is designed to be driven in the
two-wheel drive position (2WD) or
• When additional traction is four-wheel drive position (4WD
required, the 4H and 4L positions AUTO) for normal street and
can be used to lock the front and highway conditions on dry,
rear driveshafts together. hard-surfaced roads.
• When operating your vehicle in 4L, • Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have
do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). greater fuel economy benefits as
Shifting Procedure the front axle is not engaged in
• Shifting between 2H and 4H can be 2WD.
made with the vehicle stopped or
in motion at speeds up to 55 mph
(88 km/h).
• Shifting between 2H or 4H and 4L
must be made with the
transmission in NEUTRAL and the
vehicle stopped or rolling at 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).

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Shifting Procedure
WARNING!
• Shifting between 2H and 4WD
AUTO or 4WD LOCK can be made You or others could be injured if you
with the vehicle stopped or in leave the vehicle unattended with
motion. the transfer case in the NEUTRAL
• Shifting between 2H or 4H and 4L position without first fully engaging
must be made with the the parking brake. The transfer case
transmission in NEUTRAL and the NEUTRAL position disengages both
vehicle stopped or rolling at 2 to the front and rear driveshafts from
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). the powertrain and will allow the
vehicle to move regardless of the
NOTE: It is preferred to have the transmission position. The parking
engine running and the vehicle moving brake should always be applied
at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). when the driver is not in the vehicle.

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EASY-OFF TAILGATE Locking Tailgate

• To simplify mounting of a camper • The lock is located next to the

unit with an overhang, the tailgate tailgate handle. The tailgate can be
can be removed. locked using the vehicle key.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with

a rear camera the electrical connector
WARNING!
must be disconnected prior to To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide,
removing the tailgate. which is deadly, the exhaust system
on vehicles equipped with “Cap or
Removing the Tailgate
Slide-In Campers” should extend
• Disconnect the wiring harness for beyond the overhanging camper
the rear camera (if equipped). compartment and be free of leaks.
• Unlatch the tailgate and remove
the support cables by releasing the
lock tang from the pivot.
• Raise the right side of the tailgate
until the right side pivot clears the
hanger bracket.
• Slide the entire tailgate to the right
to free the left side pivot.
• Remove the tailgate from the
vehicle.
NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose
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RAMBOX®

• The RamBox® system is an • The interior of the RamBox® will

integrated pickup box storage and automatically illuminate when the
cargo management system lid is opened. Pushing the switch
consisting of three features: once will turn off the bin lights,
pushing the switch again will turn
• Integrated box side storage bins
the lights back on.
• Cargo extender/divider • Storage bins feature two
• Bed rail tie-down system removable drain plugs (to allow
water to drain from bins). To
RamBox® Integrated Box Side remove plug, pull up on the edge.
Storage Bins To install, push plug downward into
• The cargo storage bins provide drain hole.
watertight, lockable, illuminated • The RamBox® storage bins can be
storage for up to 150 lbs (68 kg) of locked using the vehicle key.
evenly distributed cargo.
• To open a storage bin, press and
release the pushbutton located on
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NOTE: Provisions are provided in the positioned in front of the cargo
bins for cargo dividers and shelf tie-down loops.
supports. These accessories (in • Rotate the center handle
addition to other RamBox® horizontally to secure the side
accessories) are available from gates in the closed position.
MOPAR®.
• Lock the center handle using the
RamBox® Storage Bin Cover vehicle key to secure the panel
Emergency Release Lever into place and assist against
theft.
• As a security measure, a Storage
Bin Cover Emergency Release is Divider Position
built into the storage bin cover
• There are 11 divider slots along the
latching mechanism.
bed inner panels which allow for
NOTE: In the event of an individual various positions to assist in
being locked inside the storage bin, the managing your cargo.
storage bin cover can be opened from • To install the bed extender into a
inside of the bin by pulling on the divider position perform the
glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the following:
storage bin cover latching mechanism. • Make sure the center handle is
Bed Extender unlocked using the vehicle key
and rotate the center handle
• The bed extender has three vertically to release the extender
functional positions:
side gates.
• Storage Position
• With the side gates open,
• Divider Position position the extender so the
• Extender Position outboard ends align with the
intended slots in the sides of the
Storage Position bed.
• The storage position for the bed • Rotate the side gates closed so
extender is at the front of the truck
that the outboard ends are
bed.
secured into the intended slots
• To install the bed extender into the of the bed.
storage position, perform the
following: • Rotate the center handle
horizontally to secure the side
• Make sure the center handle is
gates in the closed position.
unlocked using the vehicle key
and rotate the center handle • Lock the center handle to secure
vertically to release the extender the panel into place and assist
side gates. against theft.
• With the side gates open, Extender Position
position the extender fully
forward in the bed against the • The bed extender will add an
front panel. additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back
of the truck when additional cargo
• Rotate the side gates closed
room is needed.
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• To install the bed extender into the
extender position, perform the CAUTION! (Continued)
following: • Do not exceed cargo weight
• Lower the tailgate. rating of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin.
• Leaving the lid open for extended
• Make sure the center handle is
periods of time could cause the
unlocked and rotate the center vehicle battery to discharge. If the
handle vertically in order to lid is required to stay open for
release the extender side gates. extended periods of time, it is
• Fit the end of the side gate ends recommended that the bin lights
onto the pin and handle. be turned off manually using the
on/off switch.
• Rotate the handles to the
• Ensure cargo bin lids are closed
horizontal position to secure into
and latched before moving or
place.
driving vehicle.
Bed Rail Tie-Down System • Loads applied to the top of the bin
• There are two adjustable cleats on lid should be minimized to prevent
each side of the bed that can be damage to the lid and
used to assist in securing cargo. latching/hinging mechanisms.
• Damage to the RamBox® bin may
• Each cleat must be located and
tightened down in one of the occur due to heavy/sharp objects
detents, along either rail, in order placed in bin that shift due to
to keep cargo properly secure. vehicle motion. In order to
minimize potential for damage,
• To move the cleat to any position
secure all cargo to prevent
on the rail, turn the nut
movement and protect inside
counterclockwise, approximately
surfaces of bin from heavy/sharp
three turns. Then, pull out on the
cleat and slide it to the detent objects with appropriate padding.
nearest the desired location. Make • The maximum load per cleat
sure the cleat is seated in the should not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg)
detent and tighten the nut. and the angle of the load on each
cleat should not exceed 60
• To remove the cleats from the
utility rail, remove the end cap by degrees above horizontal, or
pushing up on the locking tab, damage to the cleat or cleat rail
located on the bottom of the end may occur.
cap. Slide the cleat off the end of
the rail.
WARNING!
CAUTION! • Always close the storage bin
covers when your vehicle is
• Failure to follow the following
unattended or in motion.
items could cause damage to the
vehicle: (Continued)
• Assure that all cargo inside the
storage bins is properly
secured.

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WARNING! (Continued)
TOW/HAUL MODE
• Do not allow children to have • When driving in hilly areas, towing
access to the storage bins. Once a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc.,
in the storage bin, young children and frequent transmission shifting
may not be able to escape. If occurs, press the TOW/HAUL
trapped in the storage bin, switch to select TOW/HAUL mode.
children can die from suffocation This will improve performance and
or heat stroke. reduce the potential for
• In a collision, serious injury could transmission overheating or failure
result if the storage bin covers are due to excessive shifting. When
not properly latched. operating in TOW/HAUL mode,
• Do not use a storage bin latch as a transmission upshifts are delayed,
tie down. and the transmission will
• To reduce the risk of potential automatically downshift (for engine
injury or property damage: braking) during steady braking
maneuvers.
• Cargo must be secured.
• Do not exceed cargo load
rating of your vehicle.
• Secure all loads to truck
utilizing cargo tie-downs.
• Extender should not be used
as cargo tie-down.
• When vehicle is in motion do
not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg) load
on the tailgate.
• The bed extender is not
intended for off road use.
• When not in use, the
extender/divider should be in
stowed or divider position with
the tailgate closed.
• The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light”
• When in use, all handles are to
will illuminate in the instrument
be in the locked position.
cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL
mode has been activated. Pressing
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS the switch a second time restores
normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT mode is desired, the switch must
RATINGS) be pressed each time the engine is
started.
NOTE: For additional trailer towing
information (maximum trailer weight
ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
• http://www.ramtrucks.com.
• http://www.ramtruck.ca (Canada).

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INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE RECREATIONAL TOWING
MODULE (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
• The Integrated Trailer Brake Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel
Controller allows you to
Drive Models
automatically or manually activate
the electronic brakes on properly • Recreational towing of two-wheel
equipped trailers for greater drive models is not allowed.
stopping power on downhill Towing with the rear wheels on the
grades. The controller and status ground can result in severe
display are on the instrument panel transmission damage.
to the left of the steering wheel,
Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel
and the included control lever can
Drive Models
activate the trailer brakes
independent of the truck's brakes. NOTE: Both the manual shift and
GAIN Adjustment Buttons (+/-) electronic shift transfer cases must be
shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational
• Pressing the +/- buttons, located towing. Automatic transmissions must
on the left side of the module, will be shifted into the PARK position for
increase/decrease the brake
recreational towing. Refer to the
control power output to the trailer
following for the proper transfer case
brakes in 0.5 increments. The GAIN
NEUTRAL shifting procedure for your
setting can be increased to a
vehicle.
maximum of 10 or decreased to a
minimum of 0 (no trailer braking). Recreational Towing Procedure —
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on Manual Shift Transfer Case
the DVD for further details. • Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop, shut off the engine and
WARNING! depress the brake pedal.
• Shift the transmission and transfer
The ITBM module has been
case into NEUTRAL.
designed and verified for electric
trailer brakes. Connecting a trailer • Start the engine and shift the
that is not compatible with the ITBM transmission into REVERSE.
system may result in reduced or • Release the brake pedal for five
complete loss of trailer braking. seconds and ensure that there is
There may be a increase in stopping no vehicle movement.
distance or trailer instability which
• Repeat the previous two steps with
could result in personal injury.
the transmission in DRIVE.
• Remove the key fob from the
ignition switch.
• Shift the transmission into PARK
and apply the parking brake.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow
vehicle with the tow bar and
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Recreational Towing Procedure — NOTE:
Electronic Shift Transfer Case • The first two steps are requirements
• Use the following procedure to that must be met prior to depressing
prepare your vehicle for the NEUTRAL button, and must
recreational towing: continue to be met until the four
• Bring the vehicle to a complete seconds elapse and the shift has
stop, turn the ignition key to the been completed. If any of these
ON/RUN position, but do not start requirements (with the exception of
the engine. Key ON) are not met prior to
• Press the brake pedal and shift the depressing the NEUTRAL button or
transmission into NEUTRAL. are no longer met during the four
• Press and hold the transfer case second timer, then the NEUTRAL
switch NEUTRAL button for four indicator light will flash continuously
seconds. until all requirements are met or until
• After the shift is completed and the the NEUTRAL button is released.
NEUTRAL light turns on, release • The flashing NEUTRAL indicator light
the NEUTRAL button. indicates that shift requirements have
• Start the engine and shift the not been met.
transmission into REVERSE. • Refer to your Owner's Manual on the
DVD for further details.
• Release the brake pedal for five
seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement. CAUTION!
• Repeat the previous two steps with
Failure to follow these requirements
the transmission in DRIVE.
can cause severe damage to the
• Remove the key fob from the transmission and/or transfer case.
ignition switch.
• Shift the transmission into PARK
and apply the parking brake.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow
vehicle with the tow bar and
release the parking brake.

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24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of
arrival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With
your consent, we will contact local police or safety authorities.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
• If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as
possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions. To improve the vehicle's traction
when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch
the ESP system off.

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE,
ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE
SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE
VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
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• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time
the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires
or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

NOTE: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a
garage, especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and
the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should
be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for
this outside temperature condition.

CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped
on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant
from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over
and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the
transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading
does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will
occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.

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BRAKE - Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction
or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not
applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster
problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle
serviced immediately.

WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc.,
may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the
light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the
vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist
that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter
damage. We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light/Brake Assist System
(BAS) Warning Light
• If the ESC/BAS warning light comes on continuously with the engine running,
a malfunction has been detected.
• If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been
driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we
recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging
system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem
with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will
sound for four minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.

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- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we
recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running.
Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever
is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be
drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you
may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall
and your vehicle may require towing.
- Airbag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have
the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
• The SVC 4WD light monitors the electric shift four-wheel drive system. If the
SVC 4WD light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the
four-wheel drive system is not functioning properly and that service is
required.
• For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indicator will display in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that
might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop
the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until
the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
- Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until
a “clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening
the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single
chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.

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Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating
by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the
engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control
to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine
off immediately and call for service.

WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack tools are stored
under the front passenger seat.
• Remove the plastic access cover,
located on the side of the seat, by
pulling the front part of the cover
(closest to the front of the seat)
toward you to release a locking tab.
• Once the front of the cover is loose,
slide the cover toward the front of
the seat until it is free from the seat
frame.
• Remove the jack and tools by
removing the wing bolt and sliding
the assembly from under the seat.

Spare Tire Stowage

NOTE: Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck.
• To remove the spare tire, remove the jack-handle components from the
storage area and assemble them.
• Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube and insert the tube
through the access hole in the rear bumper and into the winch mechanism
tube.
• Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the
ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the
vehicle.
• When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it
through the center of the wheel.

Preparations For Jacking

• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a
manual transmission into REVERSE. On Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, shift the
transfer case to the 4L position.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.

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• Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the
jacking position. For example, if
changing the right front tire, block
the left rear wheel.

Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped

• The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle off the ground.
• For 2500/3500 single rear-wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the end of
the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off. Insert the blade end into the pry-off
notch and carefully pop off the hub cap with a back-and-forth motion.
• On 3500 models with dual rear wheels (DRW), position the hook on the jack
handle driver into the notch on the hub cap and pull out firmly. The hub cap
should pop off. The wheel skins can now be removed. For the front hub cap on
3500 models, use the blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the caps off.
The wheel skins can now be removed by using the flat end of the lug wrench
to pry them off. Insert the flat tip completely and using a back-and-forth
motion, loosen the wheel skin.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being
jacked.

Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions

• Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location.
• Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
• Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the
extension, then to the lug wrench.

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1500-Series Trucks
• For front wheels, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower
control arm.

• For rear wheels, place the jack under the axle between the wheel and the
shock bracket with the jack drive tubes extending to the rear.

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• Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift
area.

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2500/3500-Series Trucks
• For 4x2 front wheels, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the
wheel. Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the
frame.

• For 4x4 front wheels, place the jack under the axle as close to the tire as
possible with the drive tubes extending to the front.
• For rear wheels, place the jack
under the axle between the spring
and the shock absorber with the
drive tubes extending to the rear.

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• Turn the jack screw clockwise to
firmly engage the jack saddle with
the lift area.
• Raise the vehicle by turning the jack
screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle
only until the tire just clears the
surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire.
• Remove the lug nuts and wheel.

• Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the
cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise. To
avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered.
• Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the
jack and wheel blocks.

NOTE: If the jack will not lower by turning the screw by hand, it may be necessary
to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack.
• Finish tightening the lug nuts using a crisscross pattern. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. The correct wheel nut
tightness is:
• 130 ft lbs (177 N·m) torque for 1500 Series,
• 135 ft lbs (183 N·m) torque for 2500/3500 single-rear wheel (SRW) models,
• 145 ft lbs (197 N·m) for 3500 dual rear-wheel models.
• If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
• Install the wheel center cap and remove the wheel blocks. Do not install
chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the spare wheel. This may result in
cap damage.
• Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper locations.
• Position the wheel so that the valve stem is facing the ground. Slide the wheel
retainer through the center of the wheel and position it properly across the
wheel opening.

NOTE: Aluminum wheels cannot be stored under the vehicle because the wheel
retainer will not fit through the wheel pilot hole. Secure the flat tire in the bed of the
truck. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immediately.

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CAUTION!
Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage
surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required.

WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should
not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm, level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• If it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the vehicle on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit.
• Carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent personal injury
or damage to your vehicle: Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable
and could cause it to slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.

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JUMP-STARTING

• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of

jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.

NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s
operating instructions and precautions.

Preparations for Jump-Start

• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment,
behind the left headlight assembly.

NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the
cap to gain access to the positive battery post.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the
ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.

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• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine
ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the
battery and the fuel injection system.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post
of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive
(+) post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post
of the discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the
battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.

CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging
system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets 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 the engine from starting.

WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.

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WARNING! (Continued)
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might
make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS

• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front.
• For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to
minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do
not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage
your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle; chains may
cause vehicle damage.

WARNING!
• 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. Tow straps and chains
may break, causing serious injury.

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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift
lever cannot be moved out of the
PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily
move the shift lever.
• Have your vehicle inspected by your
local authorized dealer immediately if
the shift lever override has been
used.

Column Shifter
• Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position and firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the Key Fob to the ACC or ON/RUN position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver, press and hold the override tab through the access port
(ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering column.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position and start the vehicle.
• Release the parking brake.
Center Console Shifter
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the Key Fob to the ACC or ON/RUN position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver, press and hold the override tab through the access port
on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position and start the vehicle.
• Release the parking brake.

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Model Flat Towing (all four Flatbed Towing (all four Front Wheels Raised, Rear Wheels Raised,
wheels on the ground) wheels suspended OFF Rear Wheels on the Front Wheels on the
the ground) Ground Ground
Two-Wheel Drive - Not Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted without Permitted
Transmission not towing dolly
operable
Two-Wheel Drive - Not Permitted Recommended Method Shift lever must be in Permitted
Transmission operable NEUTRAL, the speed
less than 30 mph
(48 km/h) and the
distance traveled less
than 15 mi (24 km).
Four-Wheel Drive Transfer case must be Recommended Method Transfer case must be Transfer case must be
in NEUTRAL and in NEUTRAL and in NEUTRAL and
transmission in PARK transmission in PARK transmission in PARK
Ignition key must be in
unlocked OFF position
Must use appropriate
tow bar device
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by
a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area
around the front wheels. Then, move the shift lever back and forth between
REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain
the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
• Allow the engine to idle with the transmission shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize
overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or
Traction Control , turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.

CAUTION!
Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).

WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when
you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.

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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type
of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
• To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located
below the steering wheel at the base
of the instrument panel.
• Reach into the opening beneath the
center of the hood and move the
safety latch lever while lifting the
hood at the same time.

WARNING!
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 follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.

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3.7L Engine
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4.7L Engine

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5.7L Engine

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FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR — DIESEL ONLY
Draining Fuel/Water Separator
• If the “Water in Fuel” indicator light is illuminated and an audible chime is
heard five times, you should stop the engine and drain the water from the
separator.
• The drain is located on the bottom of the Fuel Filter and Water Separator
assembly which is located on the driver's side of the engine.
• Turn the drain valve (located on the side of the filter) counterclockwise 1/4
turn, then turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position to allow any
accumulated water to drain.
• When clean fuel is visible, close the drain and switch the ignition to OFF.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

Fuel Filter Replacement — Diesel Only

• With the engine off and a drain pan under the fuel filter drain hose, open the
water drain valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise and completely drain fuel and
water into the approved container.
• Close the water drain valve and remove the lid using a socket or strap wrench;
rotate counterclockwise for removal. Remove the used o-ring and discard it.
• Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to
your local regulations.
• Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing and install the new
o-ring into ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean engine oil.
• Install a new filter in the housing. Push down on the cartridge to ensure it is
properly seated. Do not pre-fill the filter housing with fuel.
• Install the lid onto the housing and tighten to 22.5 ft lbs (30.5 Nm). Do not
overtighten the lid.
• Start the engine and confirm no leaks are present.

CAUTION!
• Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces. Drain the filter into an
appropriate container.
• 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.
• If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO NOT START the engine
before you drain water from the fuel filter to avoid engine damage.

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EXHAUST REGENERATION — DIESEL ONLY
• Under certain conditions, your Cummins® diesel engine and exhaust
after-treatment system may never reach the conditions required to remove the
trapped particulate matter. If this occurs, the “Exhaust System —
Regeneration Required Now” message will be displayed on the EVIC screen in
your cluster and you will hear one chime to alert you of this condition. Driving
your vehicle at highway speeds for as little as 45 minutes can remedy the
condition and allow the engine and exhaust after-treatment system to remove
the trapped particulate matter.
• PLEASE NOTE: Under typical operating conditions, NO indications of
regeneration state will be displayed. If you do reach 80% of filter capacity, the
following messages will assist you in inducing and understanding the
regeneration process.

Exhaust System — Regeneration Required Now

• “Exhaust System—Regeneration Required Now” will be displayed on the EVIC
if the exhaust particulate filter reaches 80% of its maximum storage capacity.

Exhaust Filter XX% Full

• Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is approaching full.

Exhaust System — Regeneration in Process

• Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is self-cleaning. Maintain your
current driving condition until regeneration is completed.

Exhaust System — Regeneration Completed

• Indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) self-cleaning is completed. If
this message is displayed, you will hear one chime to assist in alerting you of
this condition.

Service Required — See Dealer Now

• Regeneration has been disabled due to a system malfunction. The Powertrain
control Module (PCM) will register a fault code and the instrument panel will
display the MIL light.

Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Dealer

• The PCM derates the engine in order to limit the likelihood of permanent
damage to the after-treatment system. If this condition is not corrected and a
dealer service is not performed, extensive exhaust after-treatment damage
can occur. Have your vehicle serviced by your local authorized dealer.

CAUTION!
• See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust system could occur
soon with continued operation.

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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities
Part
Engine Coolant MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 14 Quarts (13 Liters)
3.7L, 4.7L Five Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Coolant MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 16 Quarts (15 Liters)
5.7L 1500 Models Five Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Coolant MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 18.7 Quarts (17.7 Liters)
5.7L 2500/3500 Five Year/100,000 Mile
Models Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Coolant MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 19.2 Quarts (18.2 Liters)
5.7L 2500/3500 Five Year/100,000 Mile
Models w/Heavy Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Duty Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Coolant MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 5.7 Gallons (21.4 Liters)
6.7L Turbo Diesel Five Year/100,000 Mile
Engine Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil with API certified 5W-20 engine 3.7L 5 Quarts (4.7 Liters)
Filter 3.7L, 4.7L, oil, meeting the requirements 4.7L 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters)
5.7L of Chrysler Material 5.7L 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Standard MS-6395. Refer to
your oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil with Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 5.7L 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Filter 5.7L For engine oil, meeting the
2500/3500 trucks requirements of Chrysler
operating with a Material Standard MS-6395.
gross combined Refer to your engine oil filler
weight rating cap for correct SAE grade.
greater than
14,000 lbs/(6,350 kg).

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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities
Part
Engine Oil with In ambient temperatures 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters)
Filter 6.7L Turbo below 0°F (-18°C), 5W-40
Diesel Engine synthetic engine oil that
meets Chrysler Materials
Standard MS-10902 and the
API CJ-4 engine oil category
is required. In ambient
temperatures above 0°F
(-18°C), 15W-40 engine oil
that meets Chrysler
Materials Standard
MS-10902 and the API CJ-4
engine oil category is
required.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane 1500 Regular Cab
3.7L, 4.7L Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab -
26 Gallons (98 Liters) 1500
Regular Cab Longbed/Crew
Quad Cab (Optional) -
32 Gallons (121 Liters)
2500/3500 Shortbed -
34 Gallons (129 Liters)
2500/3500 Longbed -
35 Gallons (132 Liters)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable. 1500 Regular Cab
89 Octane Recommended. Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab -
26 Gallons (98 Liters) 1500
Regular Cab Longbed/Crew
Quad Cab (Optional) -
32 Gallons (121 Liters)
2500/3500 Shortbed -
34 Gallons (129 Liters)
2500/3500 Longbed -
35 Gallons (132 Liters)

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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities
Part
Fuel Selection 6.7L Use good quality diesel fuel 2500/3500 Shortbed -
Turbo Diesel from a reputable supplier in 34 Gallons (129 Liters)
your vehicle. Federal law 2500/3500 Longbed -
requires that you must fuel 35 Gallons (132 Liters)
this vehicle with Ultra Low
Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel
(15 ppm Sulfur maximum)
and prohibits the use of Low
Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel
(500 ppm Sulfur maximum)
to avoid damage to the
emissions control system.
For most year-round service,
No. 2 diesel fuel meeting
ASTM specification D-975
Grade S15 will provide good
performance. If the vehicle is
exposed to extreme cold
(below 20°F or -7°C), or is
required to operate at
colder-than-normal
conditions for prolonged
periods, use climatized No. 2
diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2
diesel fuel with 50% No. 1
diesel fuel. This will provide
better protection from fuel
gelling or wax-plugging of
the fuel filters. This vehicle is
fully compatible with
biodiesel blends up to 5%
biodiesel meeting ASTM
specification D-975.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or
3.7L, 4.7L, 5.7L, equivalent. —
6.7L
Engine Fuel Filter MOPAR® Fuel Filter or
6.7L Turbo Diesel equivalent. Must meet 5
micron rating. Using a fuel
filter that does not meet the
manufacturers filtration and —
water separating
requirements can severely
impact fuel system life and
reliability.

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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities
Part
Crankcase MOPAR® CCV Filter or
Ventilation Filter equivalent. —
6.7L Turbo Diesel
Spark Plug 3.7L ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in
—
[1.09 mm])
Spark Plug 4.7L Upper Bank — FR8TE2 (Gap
0.039 in [0.99 mm]) Lower
—
Bank — FR8T1332 (Gap
0.051 in [1.30 mm]).
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C-11 (Gap 0.043 in
—
[1.09 mm])
Automatic MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Transmission Fluid or
—
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product.
Clutch Linkage MOPAR® Multi-Purpose
Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or —
equivalent.
Manual MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission G-56 Transmission Fluid or
—
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product.
Transfer Case MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
—
equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product.
Transfer Case NVG MOPAR® NVG 246
246 Only Automatic Transmission —
Fluid or equivalent.
Front Axle 1500 GL-5 SAE 75W-90 MS-9763
Four-Wheel Drive or equivalent. —
Models
Rear Axle 1500 MOPAR® Synthetic Gear
Models Lubricant SAE 75W-140
MS-8985. Limited-Slip Rear
Axles require the addition of —
118 ml (4 oz.) MOPAR®
Limited Slip Additive
MS-10111 or equivalent.
Front and Rear Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90
Axle 2500/3500 or equivalent. Limited-Slip
Models 10.5/11.5 inch Rear Axles —
Limited slip additive is not
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities
Part
Brake Master MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE
Cylinder J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
—
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended Brake Fluids.
Power Steering MOPAR® Power Steering
Reservoir Fluid +4 or MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission —
Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4® product.

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MAINTENANCE CHART
Gasoline Engine
Miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled X X X X X X X X X X X X X
maintenance.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air X X X
cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
Lubricate the front drive shaft fittings (2500/3500
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
4x4 models only).
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
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Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if

using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or X X X X
frequent trailer towing.
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle
for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or X
frequent trailer towing.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
if using your vehicle for any of the following: X
police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.
 Miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and
boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
X X X X X X
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with
X X X
four-wheel disc brakes.
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L engine). X X X
Replace top row of spark plugs (4.7L engine). X
Replace the top row and side row of spark plugs
X
(4.7L Engine).
Replace ignition cables (3.7L Engine). X
Replace ignition cables (4.7L Engine). X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes X
first.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months X
whichever comes first.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Maintenance Record (Gasoline Engine)
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center
8,000 Miles
(13,000 km)
or 6 Months
16,000 Miles
(26,000 km)
or 12 Months
24,000 Miles
(39,000 km)
or 18 Months
32,000 Miles
(52,000 km)
or 24 Months
40,000 Miles
(65,000 km)
or 30 Months
48,000 Miles
(78,000 km)
or 36 Months
56,000 Miles
(91,000 km)
or 42 Months
64,000 Miles
(104,000 km)
or 48 Months
72,000 Miles
(117,000 km)
or 54 Months
80,000 Miles
(130,000 km)
or 60 Months
88,000 Miles
(143,000 km)
or 66 Months
96,000 Miles
(156,000 km)
or 72 Months
104,000 Miles
(169,000 km)
or 78 Months

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Miles: 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000 82,500 90,000 97,500
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers: 12,000 24,000 36,000 40,000 60,000 72,000 84,000 96,000 108,000 120,000 132,000 144,000 156,000
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
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil
filter. Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six
months, whichever comes first.
Rotate the tires. X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Replace fuel filter element. X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake. X X X X
Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if
using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or X X X X X X
frequent trailer towing.
Inspect drive belt; replace as required. X X X X
Check the transfer case fluid (4x4). X X
Change the transfer case fluid (4x4). X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add if
X
necessary.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
X X X X X X
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary.
Inspect wheel bearings. X X X
Change automatic transmission fluid. X X X
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Maintenance Record (Diesel Engine)
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center
7,500 Miles
(12,000 km)
or 6 Months
15,000 Miles
(24,000 km)
or 12 Months
22,500 Miles
(36,000 km)
or 18 Months
30,000 Miles
(40,000 km)
or 24 Months
37,500 Miles
(60,000 km)
or 30 Months
45,000 Miles
(72,000 km)
or 36 Months
52,500 Miles
(84,000 km)
or 42 Months
60,000 Miles
(96,000 km)
or 48 Months
67,500 Miles
(108,000 km)
or 54 Months
75,000 Miles
(120,000 km)
or 60 Months
82,500 Miles
(132,000 km)
or 66 Months
90,000 Miles
(144,000 km)
or 72 Months
97,500 Miles
(156,000 km)
or 78 Months

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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)

The integrated power module is located in the engine compartment near the
battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each
fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity
number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the
following chart.
Cavity Cartridge Mini Fuse Description
Fuse
J01 40 Amp Green Trailer Tow
J02 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake
J03 30 Amp Pink Diesel PCM – If Equipped
J04 25 Amp Driver Door Node
Natural
J05 25 Amp Passenger Door Node
Natural
J06 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed/ESP
J07 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed/ESP
J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat
J11 30 Amp Pink DTCM
J13 60 Amp Yellow Main Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Fuse
J14 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lamps/Park Lamps
J15 30 Amp Pink Rear Defrost

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Cavity Cartridge Mini Fuse Description
Fuse
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Motor Solenoid Feed
J18 20 Amp Blue NGC/PCM Transmission Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Rad Fan Motor HI/Rad Fan Motor
Low
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper Ground/Frt Wiper
Motor Low/Frt Wiper Motor High
J21 20 Amp Blue Front Washer Control
J22 25 Amp PWR Batt – Sunroof Mod
Natural
M1 15 Amp Blue Sw Stop Switch Lamp Feed
M5 25 Amp Inverter
Natural
M6 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (Cigar
Lighter)/Rain Snsr
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (Switchable)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat & Steering
Wheel
M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats
M10 20 Amp Yellow HFM/Vanity Lamp/UGDO Mod
M11 10 Amp Red HVAC (ATC)
M12 30 Amp Green Radio/Amplifier
M13 20 Amp Yellow Main #2 CCN/WIN/ITM/Siren/
Multifunction Switch (SCM)
M14 20 Amp Yellow Back Up Camera (Domestic Only)
M15 20 Amp Yellow Power Seat Module(s)/Audio
Telematics/DRL Relay/CCN/
Transfer Case Module
M16 10 Amp Red ORC
M19 25 Amp ASD 1 and 2
Natural
M20 15 Amp Blue CCN Interior Lighting Feed/Sw
Steering Wheel/ Sw Bank/SCM
(EVIC)
M21 20 Amp Yellow ASD 3
M22 10 Amp Red Horns (Low/High) – Right
M23 10 Amp Red Horns (Low/High) – Left
M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump Motor Output/Diesel
Lift Pump – If Equipped
M26 — Spare
M27 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed/WIN/PEM
M28 15 Amp Blue PCM Feed/TCM
M29 10 Amp Red CORAX TPM
M30 15 Amp Blue J1962 Diag Connector

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Cavity Cartridge Mini Fuse Description
Fuse
M32 10 Amp Red ORC Feed
M33 10 Amp Red NGC (PCM)/TCM
M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist Module/HVAC
Module/IR Sensor/Compass
Module
M35 15 Amp Blue LH Front & Rear Parklamps
M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet
M37 10 Amp Red ABS/ESC Module/Stoplamp
Switch Sensor
M38 25 Amp All Door Lock &Unlock
Natural

CAUTION!
• When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure
the cover is properly 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
correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse
continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least
monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and
Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.

NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information regarding
tire warnings and instructions.

WARNING!
• 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.

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WARNING! (Continued)
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting
in loss of vehicle control.

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE

• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels,
should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel
Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.

EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Backup 921
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 921
(CHMSL)
Fog Lamp – If Equipped 9145
Dual Headlamp H13
Quad Headlamp – Low Beam H11
Quad Headlamp – High Beam 9005
Front Turn Signal Lamp (Dual 3157K
Headlamp)
Front Turn Signal Lamp (Quad 3157NA
Headlamp)
Rear Cargo Lamp 921
Rear Tail/Turn and Stop 3157K
Cab Roof Marker Lamps 194NA
Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) 194
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker Lamp 194
License Lamp 194

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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING!
CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its
P.O. Box 21–8004 constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit,
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
chemicals known to the State of
Phone: 1–866–726–4636 California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
CUSTOMER CENTER component wear contain, or emit,
P.O. Box 1621 chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 defects, or other reproductive harm.
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French) PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING owner of your vehicle, you may
IMPAIRED obtain one free printed copy of the
Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet
• To assist customers who have or Radio Manuals on your DVD by
hearing difficulties, the calling 1–866–726–4636 (U.S.) or
manufacturer has installed special 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
TDD (Telecommunication Devices contacting your dealer.
for the Deaf) equipment at its • Replacement User Guide kits or
customer center. Any hearing or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional
speech impaired customer, who printed copies of the Owner's
has access to a TDD or a Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in Manuals may be purchased by
the United States, can visiting www.techauthority.com or
communicate with the by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa,
1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian Master Card, American Express
residents with hearing difficulties and Discover orders are accepted.
that require assistance can use the If you prefer mailing your order,
special needs relay service offered please call the above numbers for
by Bell Canada. For TTY an order form.
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and NOTE: A street address is required
for Voice callers, dial when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a
Bell Relay Service operator.

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NOTE: • To contact NHTSA, you may either
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free
electronic files are also available on at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY:
the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and 1–800–424– 9153), or go to
Dodge websites. http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200
• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
"Owner/Service Manuals", then
Building, Washington, D.C. 20590.
select your desired model year and You can also obtain other
vehicle from the drop down lists. information about motor vehicle
safety from
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS http://www.safercar.gov.

IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND In Canada

WASHINGTON, D.C. • If you believe that your vehicle has
a safety defect, you should contact
• If you believe that your vehicle has the Customer Service Department
a defect that could cause a immediately. Canadian customers
collision or cause injury or death, who wish to report a safety defect
you should immediately inform the to the Canadian government
National Highway Traffic Safety should contact Transport Canada,
Administration (NHTSA) in addition Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
to notifying the manufacturer. and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or
go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
• If NHTSA receives similar
roadsafety/
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a • French Canadian customers who
safety defect exists in a group of wish to report a safety defect to
vehicles, it may order a recall and the Canadian government should
remedy campaign. However, contact Transport Canada, Motor
NHTSA cannot become involved in Vehicle Defect Investigations and
individual problems between you, Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
your authorized dealer, and the http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/
manufacturer.

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 MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Ram Truck
Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for
your Ram Truck.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style,
premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from
enhancing your vehicle with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and
factory-approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Ram Truck Accessories by Mopar, visit your local
Ram Truck dealership or online at mopar.com.
CHROME:
• Exhaust Tip • Tubular Side Steps • Fuel Filler Door
• Chrome Cast Aluminum • Front Air Deflector • Grille
Wheels

EXTERIOR:
• Under-The-Rail Bedliner • Running Boards • Fender Flares
• Fiberglass Tonneau • Bed Extender • Bed Mat
Cover
• Snapless Tonneau • Bed Step • Tool Box
Cover
• Molded Splash Guards • Hitch Receiver • Sports Performance
Hood
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor • Door Sill Guards • Slush Mats
Mats
• Ambient Light Kit • Bright Pedal Kit • Heated Seats

ELECTRONICS:
• Portable Navigation • Uconnect™ Web (WiFi) • Sirius Satellite Radio
Systems
• iPod® Adapter • Media Center 730N • Media Center 430/430N
(RER) (REN/RBZ)
• Kicker® Sound Systems • Head Restraint DVD • DVD Rear Seat Video™
Rear Seat Video
CARRIERS:
• Bed Mounted Bike • Bed Mounted Cargo • Cargo Ramps
Carrier Basket With Cargo Net
• Bed Mounted Ski and • Cargo Bed Divider • Diamond Plate Toolbox
Snowboard Carrier

• iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

• Kicker® is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.

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INDEX
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . 24
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . 24,25 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . 24
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Disarming, Theft System . . . . . . . 10
Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Driver Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . 66
Arming Theft System (Security ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Electronic Range Select (ERS) . . . 23
Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . 21,66 Electronic Stability Program
Automatic Temperature Control (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,65
(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Electronic Throttle Control
Automatic Transmission Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Electronic Vehicle Information
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks . 47 Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,49
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System . . . 30
Back-Up Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Emergency Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery Engine
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 65 Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Malfunction Indicator (Check
Brake System Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 102 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . 81
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . 48 Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Express Down Windows . . . . . . . . 8
Change Oil Indicator . . . . . . . . . 66 Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 65
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . 12 Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . 54
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . 80
Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,36 Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . 16
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . 48 Fuel
Cooling System Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . 66
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . 89 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Crankcase Emission Control Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . 22 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . 50
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . 103 Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Headlights
Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . 104 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 21 MOPAR® Accessories . . . . . . . . 105
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 17 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,39
Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . 19 Non-Touch-Screen Radio . . . . . . 32
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . 66
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . 66
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Oil, Engine
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Idle Up Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Outlet
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . 67
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,63
Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . 99
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . . 25
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls . . 61
Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . 18
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . 20
Phone (Pairing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Phone (Uconnect) . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Inverter Outlet (115V) . . . . . . . . . 52
Power
Inverter, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Glass Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control . . . . . . . 44
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . . . 46
Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Sliding Rear Window . . . . . . . . 28
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . 68
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Programmable Electronic Features . 49
Key Fob Programmable Features . . 49
Radio
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . 20 Non-Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . 32
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . 32,34
Lights Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . . 20
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warning (Instrument Cluster Rear Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . 17
Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . . 25
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . 61
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . 96,98 Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . 94,97 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 102
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 104
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Media Center Radio . . . . . . 32,34,35
Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Message Center Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pressure Monitor System
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . 63
Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Touch-Screen Radio . . . . . . . . . 34
Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,35 Tow Hooks, Emergency . . . . . . . 77
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . 33,36 Tow/Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . 78 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . 63
Sirius Backseat TV™ . . . . . . . . . 47 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 79
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Towing Vehicle Behind a
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . 22 Trailer Towing
Starting Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . 60
Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Transfer Case
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Starting Procedures (Diesel
Transmission
Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Steering Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wheel, Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . 41
Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . 41
Store Radio Presets . . . . . . . . 33,36
Uconnect™ Voice Command . . . . 43
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Universal Garage Door Opener
Supplemental Restraint System - (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,45

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Temperature Control, Automatic Video Entertainment System™
(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 (Rear Seat Video System) . . . . . . 46
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . 10 Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Theft System Arming . . . . . . . . . 10
Theft System Disarming . . . . . . . 10 Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . 20
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . 18 Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tires Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . 102
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Windows, Express Down . . . . . . . 8
Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . 20
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . 20

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 If you are the first registered
owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Media Center
Manuals or Warranty Booklet by
calling 1-866-726-4636 (U.S.)
or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or
by contacting your dealer.

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly
recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any
device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any
electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios,
vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the
important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your
Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets,
collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a
in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada)
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits
may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2011
Chrysler Group LLC. WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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 RAM TRUCKS
1500/2500/3500
USER GUIDE
RAMTRUCKS.COM
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted
with your new RAM and to provide a convenient reference source
for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your
Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and
2011
important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Multimedia User Manual and other
Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For
additional information on accessories to help personalize your
vehicle, visit www.mopar.com or your local RAM dealer.

11D241-926-AA
Ram Trucks 1500/2500/3500
Sixth Edition
User Guide

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