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Table of Contents
Main Page
Introduction
5
Introduction 3
3
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
6
How to Use this Manual
6
Warnings and Cautions
8
Van Conversions/Campers
8
Vehicle Identification Number
8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
11
A Word about Your Keys
14
Ignition Node Module (IGNM)
14
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
14
Keyless Push Button Ignition - if Equipped
15
Key Fob
16
Removing Key Fob from Ignition
18
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
20
General Information
21
Sentry Key
21
Replacement Keys
22
Customer Key Programming
23
General Information
23
Vehicle Security Alarm
24
Rearming of the System
24
To Arm the System
24
To Disarm the System
25
Security System Manual Override
26
Illuminated Approach
26
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
27
Remote Unlock the Doors
29
To Lock the Doors
30
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
30
Using the Panic Alarm
31
RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering of the Vehicle) - if Equipped
32
Programming Additional Transmitters
32
Transmitter Battery Replacement
33
General Information
36
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
36
How to Use Remote Start
37
Remote Start Abort Message
38
To Enter Remote Start Mode
38
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the Vehicle
39
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
39
Remote Start Comfort Systems - if Equipped
39
General Information
40
Door Locks
40
Manual Door Locks
40
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
42
Child-Protection Door Lock
44
Keyless Enter-N-Go
45
General Information
49
Windows
50
Power Windows - if Equipped
50
Wind Buffeting
53
Occupant Restraint Systems
54
Important Safety Precautions
54
Seat Belt Systems
56
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
73
Child Restraints
87
Transporting Pets
119
Engine Break-In Recommendations
119
Safety Tips
120
Transporting Passengers
120
Exhaust Gas
121
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
122
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
124
The Vehicle
124
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
125
Mirrors
132
Inside Day/Night Mirror - if Equipped
132
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
133
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Rear View Camera Display - if Equipped
140
Outside Mirrors
140
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
141
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse - if Equipped
142
Power Folding Outside Mirrors for Standard and Trailer Tow - if Equipped
142
Power Mirrors - if Equipped
144
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
146
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
146
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
146
Illuminated Vanity Mirror - if Equipped
148
Slide-On-Rod" Features of Sun Visor - if
148
Equipped
148
Seats
149
Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
149
Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
151
Power Lumbar - if Equipped
152
Heated Seats - if Equipped
152
Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
155
Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
156
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
157
Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
158
Head Restraints
162
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
166
Programming the Memory Feature
166
Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory
167
Memory Position Recall
168
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
169
To Open and Close the Hood
170
Lights
172
Headlights
173
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
173
Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
174
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
175
Headlight Delay
175
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - if Equipped
176
Parking Lights and Panel Lights
178
Fog Lights - if Equipped
178
Lights-On Reminder
179
Battery Saver
179
Interior Lights
179
Cargo Light with Bed Lights - if Equipped
182
Multifunction Lever
183
Turn Signals
183
Lane Change Assist
184
Flash-To-Pass
184
High/Low Beam Switch
184
Windshield Wipers and Washers
184
Windshield Wipers
184
Windshield Wiper Operation
185
Intermittent Wiper System
185
Windshield Washers
185
Mist Feature
186
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
187
Tilt Steering Column
188
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
189
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
191
Electronic Speed Control
192
To Activate
193
To Set a Desired Speed
194
To Deactivate
194
To Resume Speed
194
To Vary the Speed Setting
194
To Accelerate for Passing
195
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
196
Parksense Sensors
196
Parksense Warning Display
196
Parksense Display
197
Enabling and Disabling Parksense
201
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
202
Cleaning the Parksense System
203
Parksense System Usage Precautions
203
Parksense Front and Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
205
Parksense Sensors
206
Parksense Warning Display
206
Parksense Display
207
Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
209
Service the Parksense Park Assist System
210
Cleaning the Parksense System
211
Parksense System Usage Precautions
211
Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
214
Overhead Console - if Equipped
217
Courtesy/Reading Lights
217
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
219
Before You Begin Programming Homelink
220
Programming a Rolling Code
221
Programming a Non-Rolling Code
223
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
225
Using Homelink
226
Security
226
Troubleshooting Tips
227
General Information
228
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
228
Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
229
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
229
Opening Sunroof - Express
230
Closing Sunroof - Express
230
Pinch Protect Feature
230
Venting Sunroof - Express
230
Sunshade Operation
231
Wind Buffeting
231
Sunroof Maintenance
231
Ignition off Operation
231
Electrical Power Outlets
231
Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
237
Power Inverter - if Equipped
237
Auxiliary Switches - if Equipped
238
Cupholders
239
Front Seat Cupholders (40-20-40 Seats)
239
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Storage bin
239
Rear Cupholders - if Equipped
240
Storage
241
Glove Compartment
241
Door Storage
243
Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
244
Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
247
Seatback Storage
248
Storage (Regular Cab)
248
Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
249
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
249
Rear Window Features
250
Rear Window Defroster
250
Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
251
Manual Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
251
Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
251
Pickup Box
256
Cargo Camera - if Equipped
258
Turning Cargo Camera on or off - with
259
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN
259
Rambox - if Equipped
259
Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
259
Locking and Unlocking Rambox
262
Rambox Safety Warning
263
Bed Extender - if Equipped
264
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
271
Easy-Off Tailgate
273
Disconnecting the Rear Camera or Remote
273
Keyless Entry - if Equipped
273
Removing the Tailgate
275
Locking Tailgate
276
Slide-In Campers
273
Camper Applications
273
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped
276
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
276
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
280
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning
286
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
287
Instrument Panel Features
290
Instrument Cluster - Midline (Evic)
291
Instrument Cluster - Premium (DID)
294
Warning and Indicator Lights
297
Red Telltale Indicator Lights
298
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
309
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
327
White Telltale Indicator Lights
331
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
333
(Evic)
333
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays - 3.5" Display
335
Oil Life Reset
337
EVIC Selectable Menu Items
339
Driver Information Display (DID)
353
Driver Information Display (DID) Displays
356
Oil Life Reset
358
DID Messages
360
DID Selectable Menu Items
365
Cybersecurity
378
Uconnect Settings
380
Buttons on the Faceplate
382
Buttons on the Touchscreen
382
Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect
382
5.0 Personal Settings
382
Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Personal Settings
398
Uconnect Radios
417
Ipod/Usb/Mp3 CONTROL - if EQUIPPED
418
Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if
419
Equipped
419
Radio Operation
419
CD Player - if Equipped
420
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
420
Radio Operation and Mobile Devices
421
Regulatory and Safety Information
421
Climate Controls
422
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen
423
If Equipped
423
Manual Climate Controls with Touchscreen - if
428
Equipped
428
Automatic Climate Controls with Touchscreen
433
If Equipped
433
Climate Control Functions
439
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
441
Operating Tips
443
Personalized Menu Bar
446
Uconnect Voice Recognition
446
Introducing Uconnect
446
Get Started
448
Basic Voice Commands
449
Radio
451
Media
452
Phone
454
Voice Text Reply
455
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
458
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)
459
Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)
460
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
460
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)
461
Vehicle Health Alert
461
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)
462
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)
463
Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN)
465
Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN)
466
Do Not Disturb
467
Siri Eyes Free - if Equipped
467
General Information
468
Additional Information
469
Starting and Operating
471
Starting Procedures
479
Normal Starting
479
Automatic Transmission
480
Keyless Enter-N-Go
480
Normal Starting
481
Extreme Cold Weather (below -22°F or −30°C)
482
If Engine Fails to Start
482
After Starting
484
Stop/Start System - if Equipped
484
Automatic Mode
484
Possible Reasons the Engine Does Not Autostop
485
To Start the Engine While in Autostop Mode
486
To Manually Turn off the Stop Start System
487
To Manually Turn on the Stop Start System
488
System Malfunction
488
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
488
Automatic Transmission
489
Key Ignition Park Interlock
491
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
491
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
492
Only (if Equipped)
501
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
501
Models Only
513
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if
524
Equipped
524
Manually Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
524
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
528
Switch) - if Equipped
528
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
535
Switch) - if Equipped
535
Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
540
Equipped
540
Air Suspension System (1500 Models) - if
547
Equipped
547
Description
547
Air Suspension Modes
552
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
554
(Evic)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display
554
Messages
554
Operation
554
Air Suspension System (2500/3500 Models)
556
If Equipped
556
Description
556
Air Suspension Modes
558
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
559
(Evic)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display
559
Messages
559
Operation
560
Air Suspension System
560
Only) - if Equipped
560
Description
560
Air Suspension Modes
564
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
566
(Evic)/Driver Infromation Display (DID) Display
566
Messages
566
Operation
566
Axle Locker System - Power Wagon
567
Models Only (if Equipped)
567
Starting and Operating
570
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power
570
Wagon Only
570
Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon
572
Only
572
Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
572
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
575
Crossing Obstacles
577
Points)
577
Hill Climbing
579
Driving through Water
582
Airing down for Off-Road Driving
585
Vehicle Recovery
586
After Driving Off-Road
590
Limited-Slip Differential
591
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
592
Acceleration
592
Traction
592
Driving through Water
593
Flowing/Rising Water
593
Shallow Standing Water
593
Off-Road Driving Tips
595
After Driving Off-Road
595
Winch Usage - Power Wagon Only
596
Equipped)
596
Things to Know before Using Your Winch
596
Understanding the Features of Your Winch
598
Winch Accessories
600
Operating Your Winch
601
Rigging Techniques
613
Power Steering
615
Electric Power Steering - 1500 Models
615
Hydraulic Power Steering - 2500/3500 Models
617
Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L/6.4L Engines Only - if Equipped
618
Parking Brake
618
Brake System
621
Hydraulic Brake Assist - 2500/3500 Models Only
621
(Except Power Wagon)
621
Electronic Brake Control System
621
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
622
Brake System Warning Light
622
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
622
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
624
Brake Assist System (BAS)
624
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
625
Traction Control System (TCS)
628
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
628
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
633
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
634
Hill Descent Control (HDC) - if Equipped
634
Tire Safety Information
638
Tire Markings
638
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
642
Tire Terminology and Definitions
644
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
645
Tires - General Information
650
Tire Pressure
650
Tire Inflation Pressures
651
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
653
Radial Ply Tires
653
Tire Types
654
Run Flat Tires - if Equipped
656
Spare Tires - if Equipped
656
Tire Spinning
659
Tread Wear Indicators
659
Life of Tire
660
Replacement Tires
660
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
662
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
662
Tire Rotation Recommendations
665
Directional Tires - if Equipped
666
Dual Rear Wheels - if Equipped
666
Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
668
Premium System
670
Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500
675
Series Trucks
675
General Information
677
Fuel Requirements
677
3.6L Engine
677
L Engine
678
Reformulated Gasoline
679
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
679
E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
680
MMT in Gasoline
680
Materials Added to Fuel
681
Fuel System Cautions
681
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
682
Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - if Equipped
683
E-85 General Information
683
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
683
Fuel Requirements
684
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
684
Starting
685
Cruising Range
685
Replacement Parts
685
Maintenance
686
Adding Fuel
686
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
688
Vehicle Loading
689
Certification Label
689
Trailer Towing
691
Common Towing Definitions
691
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
699
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
700
Trailer and Tongue Weight
700
Towing Requirements
701
Towing Tips
711
Snowplow
713
1500 Models Only
713
2500/3500 Models Only
714
What to Do in Emergencies
727
䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers
729
Hazard Warning Flashers
729
If Your Engine Overheats
729
䡵 if Your Engine Overheats
730
Wheel and Tire Torque
730
Specifications
730
Torque Specifications
731
䡵 Wheel and Tire Torque
730
䡵 Jacking and Tire Changing
733
Jacking and Tire Changing
733
Jacking and Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks
733
Jacking and Tire Changing 2500 and 3500 Series Trucks
752
Hoisting
772
䡵 Jump-Starting Procedures
773
Jump-Starting Procedures
773
Preparations for Jump-Start
773
Jump-Starting Procedure
775
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
777
䡵 Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed
780
䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
780
䡵 Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
780
Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed Transmission
780
Column Shifter - if Equipped
780
Center Console Shifter - if Equipped
781
Maintaining Your Vehicle
789
Engine Compartment - 3.6L
792
Engine Compartment - 5.7L
793
Engine Compartment - 6.4L
794
Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd II)
795
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
795
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
796
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
797
Replacement Parts
798
Dealer Service
799
Maintenance Procedures
799
Engine Oil
800
Engine Oil Filter
804
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
804
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
808
Maintenance-Free Battery
810
Air Conditioner Maintenance
811
Front Driveshaft Lubrication - 2500/3500
812
(Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
812
Body Lubrication
813
Windshield Wiper Blades
814
Adding Washer Fluid
817
Exhaust System
818
Cooling System
820
Brake System
827
Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
829
Transfer Case
831
Automatic Transmission
831
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
835
Fuses
843
Power Distribution Center
844
Vehicle Storage
853
Replacement Bulbs
854
Bulb Replacement
856
Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park and Turn - if Equipped
856
Fog Lamps - if Equipped
858
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal and Backup Lamps
859
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) with
860
Cargo Lamp
860
Cab Top Clearance Lamps - if Equipped
862
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) - if Equipped
864
If You Need Consumer Assistance
885
If You Need Assistance
887
FCA USA LLC Customer Center
888
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
889
In Mexico Contact
889
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
889
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
889
Service Contract
890
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
887
Prepare for the Appointment
887
Prepare a List
887
Be Reasonable with Requests
887
Mopar Parts
891
Reporting Safety Defects
891
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
891
In Canada
892
Warranty Information
891
Publication Order Forms
892
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
893
Traction Grades
894
Treadwear
894
Temperature Grades
895
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