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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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Table of Contents1
Introduction1
Introduction4
A Message from Daimlerchrysler Corporation5
How to Use this Manual5
Van Conversions/Campers6
Warnings and Cautions6
Vehicle Identification Number7
Vehicle Modifications / Alterations8
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 911
A Word about Your Keys11
Key-In-Ignition Reminder11
Sentry Key - if Equipped11
12 Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle12
Ignition and Steering Lock14
Manual Transmissions14
Automatic Transmissions15
Door Key16
Door Locks16
Manual Locks16
Power Door Locks - if Equipped17
Child Protection Door Lock21
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped22
To Unlock the Doors23
To Lock the Doors24
Using the Panic Alarm25
Programming Additional Transmitters26
General Information27
Transmitter Battery Service28
Security Alarm System - if Equipped29
Rearming of the System29
To Set the Alarm29
To Disarm the System30
Windows31
Power Windows-If Equipped31
Sliding Rear Window-If Equipped32
Wind Buffeting33
Occupant Restraints33
Lap/Shoulder Belts34
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage41
Automatic Locking Mode (if Equipped)42
Center Lap Belts42
Seat Belt Pretensioners43
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert)43
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women45
Seat Belt Extender45
Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbag45
Child Restraint56
New Engine Break-In67
Safety Tips68
Transporting Passengers68
Lock Your Vehicle69
Exhaust Gas69
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle70
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the70
78 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle78
Mirrors78
Inside Mirror78
Automatic Dimming Mirror- if Equipped79
Outside Mirrors79
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature80
Electronic Power Mirrors - if Equipped80
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped81
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped81
Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped83
Operation85
Phone Call Features91
Uconnect™ System Features94
Advanced Phone Connectivity98
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ System100
Seats106
40-20-40 Front Seat107
Reclining Seats108
Adjustable Head Restraints108
Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - if Equipped109
Power Seats - if Equipped110
Heated Seats - if Equipped112
To Open and Close the Hood113
Lights114
Interior Lights114
Battery Saver115
Headlamp Delay - if Equipped116
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights116
Daytime Running Lights (Canada and Fleet Vehicles Only)117
Lights-On Reminder117
Fog Lights - if Equipped117
Cargo Light118
Multifunction Control Lever118
Turn Signals118
Passing Light119
High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch119
Windshield Wipers120
Windshield Washers121
Tilt Steering Column122
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped123
Adjustment123
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped124
To Activate124
To Set at a Desired Speed125
To Deactivate125
To Resume Speed125
To Vary the Speed Setting125
To Accelerate for Passing126
Overhead Console- if Equipped127
Courtesy/Reading Lights127
Overhead Console with Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped128
US/M Button128
Reset Button129
Global Reset129
Step Button129
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)130
Distance to Empty (DTE)130
Trip Odometer (ODO)131
Elapsed Time (ET)131
C/T Button131
Automatic Compass Calibration132
Manual Compass Calibration132
Recalibrating the Compass132
Outside Temperature134
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped134
Programming Homelink136
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming138
Using Homelink139
Erasing Homelink Buttons139
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button140
Security140
Power Sunroof - if Equipped140
Opening Sunroof - Express141
Closing Sunroof - Express141
Pinch Protect Feature141
Pinch Protect Override142
Venting Sunroof - Express142
Sunshade Operation142
Wind Buffeting142
Sunroof Maintenance143
Ignition off Operation143
Sunroof Fully Closed143
Electrical Power Outlets143
Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver144
Cupholders145
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Automatic Transmission Only145
Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab - if Equipped146
Storage147
Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped147
Storage and Seats - if Equipped148
Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped148
Pickup Box151
Slide-In Campers153
Camper Applications153
Easy-Off Tailgate153
160 Understanding Your Instrument Panel160
Instruments and Controls160
Instrument Cluster161
Instrument Cluster Description162
Electronic Digital Clock170
Clock Setting Procedure170
Sales Code RBB-AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and CD Changer Capability170
Radio Operation171
Mode Button173
Scan Button (Radio Mode)173
Cassette Player Features173
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped175
Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls177
Operating Instructions - Radio177
Power Switch, Volume Control177
Seek Button (Radio Mode)177
Tuning177
Radio Data System (RDS)178
PTY (Program Type) Button178
Balance180
Fade180
Tone Control180
AM/FM Selection180
Scan Button180
To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory181
To Change from Clock to Radio Mode181
Operating Instructions - Tape Player181
Seek Button181
Fast Forward (FF)182
Rewind (RW)182
Tape Eject182
Scan Button182
Changing Tape Direction182
Metal Tape Selection182
Pinch Roller Release183
Noise Reduction183
Operating Instructions - CD Player183
Inserting the Compact Disc183
Seek Button184
EJT CD (Eject) Button184
Ff/Tune/Rw185
Program Button 4 (Random Play)185
Mode185
Tape CD Button185
Time Button186
Scan Button186
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped186
Sales Code RBK-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls187
Radio Operation187
CD Player Operation190
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped191
Sales Code RBQ-AM/FM Stereo Radio with 6 - Disc CD Changer193
Radio Operation193
CD Player Operation196
Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped201
Radio Operation201
Tape Player202
CD Player202
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance202
Compact Disc Maintenance203
Radio Operation and Cellular Phones204
Climate Controls204
Heater Only - Fleet Vehicles205
Air Conditioning-If Equipped207
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped210
Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - if Equipped211
Operating Tips215
Operating Tips Chart217
Ignition/Starter Switch223
Lock223
Off223
Start223
Acc224
Manual Transmission Key Release Button224
Key Reminder224
Starting Procedures224
Starting and Operating 225225
Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Airtemperature above 66°F (19°C)225
Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air226
Temperature below 66°F (19°C)226
Starting Fluids229
Normal Operation230
Cold Weather Precautions231
Engine Idling - in Cold Weather233
Stopping the Engine234
Engine Speed Control235
Operating Precautions235
Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission236
Transmission Shifting237
Automatic Transmission with Overdrive- if Equipped237
Manual Transmission - 6-Speed - if Equipped241
Four-Wheel- Drive Operation - if Equipped243
Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions243
Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case246
Transfer Case Reminder Light247
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions247
Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case251
Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped254
Parking Brake255
Brake System256
Brake Noise257
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System257
Power Steering259
Tire Safety Information260
Tire Markings260
Tire Identification Number (TIN)263
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure264
Tires-General Information268
Tire Pressure268
Tire Inflation Pressures269
Radial-Ply Tires271
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped272
Limited Use Spare - if Equipped273
Tire Spinning273
Tread Wear Indicators274
Replacement Tires275
Alignment and Balance276
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information276
Tire Chains276
Snow Tires278
Tire Rotation Recommendations279
Dual Rear Wheels280
Engine Runaway281
Fuel Requirements281
Adding Fuel282
Bulk Fuel Storage284
Fuel Specifications284
Vehicle Loading286
Certification Label286
Trailer Towing289
Definitions289
Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing291
Trailer Towing Recommendations291
Trailer Towing - Hitches292
Connecting Trailer Lighting and Electric Trailer Brakes293
Trailer Weight and Trailer Tongue Weight294
Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)295
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped296
Cooling System Tips - Trailer Towing297
Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light298
Towing with an Automatic Transmission298
Snowplow298
Before Plowing299
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability299
Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached300
Methods for Removing Snow301
Operating Tips301
General Maintenance301
Recreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)302
Recreational Towing - 2 Wheel Drive Models302
Recreational Towing Procedure - Manual303
Shift Transfer Case - if Equipped303
Returning to Normal Operation - Manual Shift Transfer Case305
Recreational Towing Procedure - Electronic306
Shift Transfer Case - if Equipped306
Returning to Normal Operation - Electronic Shift Transfer Case308
Driving Off-Road310
Traction311
Engine Data Plate311
314 What to Do in Emergencies314
Hazard Warning Lights314
Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel315
Jack Location316
All Models316
Changing a Flat Tire317
Removing the Spare Tire317
Tire Changing Procedure318
Hoisting327
Jump-Starting327
With Portable Starting Unit330
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle331
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped331
Towing a Disabled Vehicle332
4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles332
2-Wheel- Drive Vehicles333
338 Maintaining Your Vehicle338
Engine Compartment338
5.9L Ho Cummins Turbo Diesel338
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)339
Replacement Parts339
Dealer Service340
Service Information340
Maintenance Procedures343
Engine Oil343
Drive Belt348
Engine Air Cleaner Filter349
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter351
Maintenance Free Batteries354
Air Conditioner Maintenance355
Power Steering - Fluid Check356
Front Suspension Ball Joints357
Steering Linkage - Inspection357
Front Prop Shaft Lubrication358
Front Axle Universal Drive Joints and Pivot Bearings358
Body Lubrication358
Windshield Wiper Blades359
Windshield Washers359
Exhaust System360
Maintenance Schedules361
Cooling System361
Fan365
Charge Air Cooler (Inter-Cooler)365
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses366
Brake System366
Clutch Linkage368
Clutch Hydraulic System369
Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level369
Transfer Case - if Equipped370
Manual Transmission - if Equipped370
Automatic Transmission370
Front Wheel Bearings373
Selection of Lubricating Grease373
Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty374
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion379
Fuse and Relay Center383
Vehicle Storage384
Replacement Light Bulbs384
Bulb Replacement385
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights385
Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights389
Center High-Mounted Stoplight with Cargo Light391
Cab Top Clearance Lights - if Equipped393
Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)394
Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)396
Fog Lights396
Fluid Capacities397
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts398
Engine398
Chassis399
Emission Control System Maintenance402
Turbo Diesel402
Schedule "B" 405405
Schedule "A416
If You Need Consumer Assistance423
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle424
Prepare for the Appointment424
Prepare a List424
Be Reasonable with Requests424
If You Need Assistance424
Warranty Information426
Mopar Parts428
Reporting Safety Defects428
In Canada428
Publication Order Forms429

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