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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Base / Midline Instrument Cluster

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Table of Contents3
Introduction11
How to Use this Manual12
Essential Information12
Symbols12
Warnings and Cautions13
Van Conversions/Campers13
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations13
Getting to Know Your Vehicle14
Vehicle User Guide - if Equipped14
Getting to Know Your Vehicle15
Keys15
Key Fob15
Ignition Switch19
Keyless Push Button Ignition19
Remote Start - if Equipped21
How to Use Remote Start21
Remote Start Abort Message21
To Enter Remote Start Mode21
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the Vehicle22
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle22
Remote Start Comfort Systems - if Equipped22
General Information22
Sentry Key23
Key Programming23
Replacement Keys23
General Information24
Vehicle Security Alarm24
To Arm the System24
To Disarm the System24
Rearming of the System25
Security System Manual Override25
Doors25
Manual Door Locks25
Power Door Locks - if Equipped26
Power Side Steps - if Equipped26
Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry26
Automatic Door Locks - if Equipped29
Child-Protection Door Lock30
Seats30
Manual Front Seat Adjustment30
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment31
Power Driver Seat Adjustment - if Equipped32
Driver Memory Seats - if Equipped33
Heated Seats - if Equipped35
Ventilated Seats - if Equipped37
Head Restraints37
Front Head Restraints37
Rear Head Restraint Adjustment38
Rear Head Restraint Removal39
Steering Wheel39
Tilt Steering Column39
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped39
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped40
Mirrors41
Inside Day/Night Mirror - if Equipped41
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped41
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Rear View42
Camera Display - if Equipped42
Outside Mirrors42
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped42
Power Mirrors - if Equipped43
Power Convex Mirror Switch43
If Equipped44
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped44
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped44
Tilt Side Mirrors in Reverse - if Equipped44
Power Folding Outside Mirrors for Standard and Trailer Tow - if Equipped44
Illuminated Vanity Mirror - if Equipped46
Exterior Lights46
Multifunction Lever46
Headlight Switch46
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)47
If Equipped47
High/Low Beam Switch47
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - if Equipped47
Flash-To-Pass48
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped48
Parking Lights and Panel Lights48
Headlights on with Wipers48
With Automatic Headlights Only)48
Headlight Delay48
Lights-On Reminder48
Front Fog Lights - if Equipped49
Turn Signals49
Lane Change Assist - if Equipped49
Cargo Light with Bed Lights - if Equipped49
Battery Saver50
Interior Lights50
Courtesy Lights50
Illuminated Entry51
Windshield Wipers and Washers52
Windshield Wipers52
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped53
Climate Controls54
Climate Controls Without a Touchscreen54
Overview54
Climate Controls with a Touchscreen Overview57
Climate Control Functions64
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)64
Operating Tips65
Windows66
Power Windows66
Wind Buffeting68
Power Sunroof - if Equipped69
Single Pane Power Sunroof - if Equipped69
Hood71
To Open the Hood71
To Close the Hood72
Tailgate72
Opening72
Closing73
Bed Step - if Equipped73
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped74
Before You Begin Programming Homelink74
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming76
Using Homelink77
Security78
Troubleshooting Tips78
General Information78
Internal Equipment78
Storage78
Cupholders84
Electrical Power Outlets85
Power Inverter - if Equipped87
Wireless Charging Pad - if Equipped88
Overhead Sunglass Storage89
Pickup Box89
Cargo Camera - if Equipped90
Rambox - if Equipped92
Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins92
Rambox Safety Warning93
Bed Divider - if Equipped94
Bed Rail Tie-Down System96
Slide-In Campers97
Camper Applications97
Easy-Off Tailgate97
Disconnecting the Rear Camera and Remote Keyless Entry97
Removing the Tailgate98
Locking Tailgate99
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped99
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal99
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation102
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning105
Getting to Know Your Instrument Panel106
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster106
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions107
Premium Instrument Cluster108
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions109
Instrument Cluster Display110
Instrument Cluster Display Controls110
Oil Life Reset111
Display Menu Items112
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - if Equipped117
Warning Lights and Messages119
Red Warning Lights119
Yellow Warning Lights122
Yellow Indicator Lights125
Green Indicator Lights126
White Indicator Lights127
Blue Indicator Lights127
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II128
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity128
Programs129
Safety130
Safety Features130
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)130
Electronic Brake Control System131
Auxiliary Driving Systems139
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) - if Equipped139
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Mitigation - if Equipped144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)146
Occupant Restraint Systems154
Occupant Restraint Systems Features154
Important Safety Precautions154
Seat Belt Systems155
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)164
Child Restraints173
Transporting Pets191
Safety Tips191
Transporting Passengers191
Exhaust Gas192
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle192
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle194
Starting and Operating195
Starting the Engine195
Automatic Transmission195
Tip Start Feature195
Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition196
Normal Starting Using ENGINE START/STOP Button196
Cold Weather Operation (below -22°F or −30°C)199
After Starting199
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped199
Engine Break-In Recommendations200
Parking Brake200
Automatic Transmission201
Ignition Park Interlock202
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System203
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission203
Active Noise Cancellation208
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped208
Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped208
Manually Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped212
Air Suspension System214
Models) - if Equipped214
Description214
Air Suspension Modes215
Instrument Cluster Display Messages216
Operation216
Axle Locker System - Power Wagon217
Models Only (if Equipped)217
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only218
Safe Off-Road Driving - Power219
Wagon Only219
Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle219
Characteristics219
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand221
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)222
Hill Climbing223
Driving through Water224
Airing down for Off-Road Driving226
Vehicle Recovery226
After Driving Off-Road228
Limited-Slip Differential229
Winch Usage - Power Wagon Only (if Equipped)229
Things to Know before Using Your Winch229
Understanding the Features of Your Winch230
Winch Accessories231
Operating Your Winch231
Rigging Techniques238
Fuel Saver Technology - if Equipped239
Speed Control239
To Activate240
To Set a Desired Speed240
To Vary the Speed Setting240
To Accelerate for Passing241
To Resume Speed241
To Deactivate241
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)241
If Equipped241
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation243
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)243
To Activate/Deactivate243
To Set a Desired ACC Speed244
To Cancel244
To Turn off245
To Resume245
To Vary the Speed Setting245
Setting the Following Distance in ACC246
Overtake Aid248
ACC Operation at Stop248
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu248
Display Warnings and Maintenance249
Precautions While Driving with ACC250
General Information253
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode253
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped255
Parksense Sensors255
Parksense Warning Display255
Parksense Display256
Enabling and Disabling Parksense258
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System258
Cleaning the Parksense System258
Parksense System Usage Precautions258
Parksense Front and Rear Park Assist259
Parksense Sensors260
Parksense Warning Display260
Parksense Display260
Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense263
Service the Parksense Front/Rear Park Assist System263
Cleaning the Parksense System263
Parksense System Usage Precautions264
Parkview Rear Back up Camera265
Surround View Camera System - if Equipped268
Refueling the Vehicle - Gas Engine274
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message275
Vehicle Loading275
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)275
Payload275
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)275
Tire Size275
Rim Size275
Inflation Pressure275
Curb Weight275
Loading275
Trailer Towing276
Common Towing Definitions276
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight280
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)281
Trailer and Tongue Weight281
Towing Requirements281
Towing Tips286
Snowplow287
2500/3500 Models Only287
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)290
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle290
Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models290
Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models291
Driving Tips294
Driving on Slippery Surfaces294
Driving through Water294
Off-Road Driving Tips295
In Case of Emergency297
Hazard Warning Flashers297
Assist and Sos System - if Equipped297
Bulb Replacement302
Replacement Bulbs302
Replacing Exterior Bulbs303
Fuses309
Power Distribution Center310
Jacking and Tire Changing319
Jack Location319
Removal of Jack and Tools319
Removing the Spare Tire321
Preparations for Jacking323
Jacking Instructions323
To Stow the Flat or Spare327
Reinstalling the Jack and Tools329
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers - if Equipped329
Jump Starting330
Preparations for Jump Start331
Jump Starting Procedure331
Manual Park Release - 8-Speed333
Transmission333
If Your Engine Overheats334
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle334
Towing a Disabled Vehicle335
Two-Wheel Drive Models337
Four-Wheel Drive Models337
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped337
Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)338
Event Data Recorder (Edr)338
Servicing and Maintenance339
Scheduled Servicing339
Maintenance Plan340
Heavy Duty Use of the Vehicle343
Engine Compartment344
6.4L Engine344
Checking Oil Level - Gas Engine345
Adding Washer Fluid345
Maintenance-Free Battery345
Dealer Service346
Engine Oil - Gas Engine346
Engine Oil Filter347
Engine Air Cleaner Filter347
Air Conditioner Maintenance348
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection351
Body Lubrication352
Windshield Wiper Blades352
Exhaust System354
Cooling System355
Brake System358
Automatic Transmission359
Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level360
Transfer Case361
Hoisting361
Tires361
Tire Safety Information361
Tires - General Information370
Tire Types374
Spare Tires - if Equipped375
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care377
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)378
Tire Rotation Recommendations379
Department of Transportation380
Uniform Tire Quality Grades380
Treadwear381
Traction Grades381
Temperature Grades381
Storing the Vehicle381
Bodywork382
Protection from Atmospheric Agents382
Body and Underbody Maintenance382
Preserving the Bodywork382
Interiors385
Seats and Fabric Parts385
Plastic and Coated Parts386
Leather Parts386
Glass Surfaces386
Technical Specifications387
Identification Data387
Vehicle Identification Number387
Brake System387
Hydraulic Brake Assist - 2500/3500387
Models Only (Except Power Wagon)387
Wheel and Tire Torque Specifications387
Torque Specifications388
Fuel Requirements389
6.4L Engine389
Reformulated Gasoline389
Materials Added to Fuel389
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends389
Do Not Use E-85 in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles390
CNG and LP Fuel System Modifications390
MMT in Gasoline390
Fuel System Cautions390
Carbon Monoxide Warnings391
Fluid Capacities392
Fluids and Lubricants393
Engine393
Chassis395
Multimedia396
Uconnect Systems396
Drag & Drop Menu Bar396
Cybersecurity397
Uconnect Settings398
Uconnect 3 Settings398
Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV Settings414
Uconnect 4C NAV with 12-Inch Display Settings432
Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if450
Equipped450
Radio Operation450
Media Mode450
Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Control - if Equipped450
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones453
Regulatory and Safety Information453
Voice Commands454
Introducing Uconnect454
Get Started454
Basic Voice Commands455
Radio456
Media457
Phone458
Voice Text Reply - if Equipped459
Climate (4C/4C NAV)460
Navigation (4C NAV)461
Siriusxm Guardian (4C/4C NAV) - if Equipped462
Register (4C/4C NAV)462
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV)463
Siriusxm Travel Link (4C NAV)463
Siri Eyes Free - if Equipped464
Using Do Not Disturb465
Android Auto - if Equipped465
Apple Carplay - if Equipped466
General Information467
Additional Information468
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance468
Customer Assistance469
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for469
Your Vehicle469
Prepare for the Appointment469
Prepare a List469
Be Reasonable with Requests469
If You Need Assistance469
FCA US LLC Customer Center470
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center470
In Mexico Contact470
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands470
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)470
Service Contract470
Warranty Information471
Mopar Parts471
Reporting Safety Defects471
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C471
In Canada471
Publication Order Forms472
Index473

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