Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto RAM 2500 (2014) del fabbricante Dodge
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................ 4 Ⅵ HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL .............. 4 Ⅵ W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .............. 6 Ⅵ V AN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ............ 6 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER ........ 6 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/AL TERA TIONS .
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Gr oup LLC vehicle. Be assured that it r epresents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor - mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle r egistration and title.
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NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the V ehicle Security Alarm System. Opening a door with the V ehicle Security Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the V ehicle Security Alarm System.
2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. T est the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key removed. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its pr evious setting.
RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The V ehicle) — If Equipped For easy entry and loading, your vehicle can be lowered by pressing the Key Fob air suspen- sion lowering button two times.
T ransmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery . NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply . See www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/per chlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit boar d.
2. separating RKE halves requir es screw removal and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Separating Ignition Node Module (IGNM) T ransmitter Case Separating Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) T ransmitter Case 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE.
3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar , then r eplace the battery . When r eplacing the battery , match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover .
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , and some mobile or CB radios. REMOTE ST ARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security .
W ARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in- jury or death when inhaled. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children.
T o Enter Remote Start Mode Press and r elease the REMOTE ST AR T button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash vehicle doors will lock, and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Once the vehicle has started, the engine will r un for 15 minutes.
T o Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The V ehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, pr ess and r elease the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm System (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, pr ess and release the ST AR T/STOP button.
DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock knob down or unlocked by moving the lock knob up. Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle without lifting the lock knob. Doors locked before closing will remain locked when closed.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Before exiting a vehicle, always turn the vehicle OFF , apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into P ARK or the manual transmis- sion into REVERSE, and remove the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
If you press the power door LOCK switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition, and any fr ont door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking your Key Fob in the vehicle. Remov- ing the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to operate.
Auto Unlock Doors Programming — If Equipped The Auto Unlock Doors feature can be enabled or dis- abled as follows: For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (System Setup)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information.
W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged. NOTE: • After setting the Child-Pr otection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desir ed position.
NOTE: • Passive Entry may be pr ogrammed ON/OFF; refer to “Uconnect® settings” in “Understanding Y our Instru- ment Panel” for further information. • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, r esulting in a slower re- sponse time.
NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Pr ess” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver ’s door handle. T o select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Y our Instru- ment Panel” for further information.
T o Lock The V ehicle’ s Doors W ith one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, pr ess the door handle LOCK button to lock all doors. Press The Door Handle Button T o Lock Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button.
NOTE: • After pr essing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
WINDOWS Power W indows – If Equipped The contr ol on the left fr ont door panel has UP-DOWN switches that give you fingertip contr ol of all power windows. Ther e is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control and on the r ear doors of the Quad Cab and Crew Cab models.
W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever .
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection (4-Door Models Driver And Front Passenger Door Only) — If Equipped Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically . T o stop the window fr om going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly .
Reset Auto-Up Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be r eset. T o r eset Auto Up: 1. Make sur e the door is fully closed. 2. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buf feting with the windows down, or the sunr oof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel • Knee bolsters/blockers for fr ont seat occupants • All seat belt systems (except driv.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm fr om a deploying air bag: 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. W ARNING! • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag.
4. Do not lean against the door or window . If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door . 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center .
W ARNING! (Continued) • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led up. Y ou 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 .
W ARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal inju- ries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you prop- erly .
W ARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Y our body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury . A belt worn under the arm can cause inter - nal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt may not protect you properly .
Regular Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the fr ont seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat.
Inserting Latch Plate In Use Position 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE.
W ARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not properly connected when the seat belt is used by an occu- pant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision. • When reattaching the black latch and black buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.
As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you will pr efer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions ar e equipped with either a switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) or with a Cinching Latchplate which is used to secure a child restraint system.
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode – If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still retract to r emove any slack in the shoulder belt.
Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Ener gy Management featur e in the fr ont seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner .
Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened. After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder Light r emains illuminated until the r espective seat belts are fastened.
Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender . This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough.
eb NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Fr ont Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have dif ferent rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags they are lo- cated in the outboar d side of the front seats.
Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appr opriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information fr om the front impact sensors (if equipped).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provide enhanced pr otection to help pr otect an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the fr ont seats.
NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
W ARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area where the SABIC is located should remain free from any obstructions.
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger . Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally r egulated safety system requir ed for this vehicle.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- sions, and also ar e needed to help keep you in position, away fr om an inflating air bag. The ORC monitors the r eadiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or ON/RUN position.
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units ar e located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units.
you if you ar e not seated properly , or if items are positioned in the ar ea wher e the side air bag inflates. This especially applies to childr en. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABI.
Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- ing functions: • Cut of f fuel to the engine.
3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1 operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 operator: • indication that the occupant placed a 9-1-1 Call; • the vehicle brand; and • the last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle.
W ARNING! • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions or location), do not wait for voice contact from a 9-1-1 operator . All occupants should exit the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location.
• The Phone Scr een will display the following message “V ehicle phone requir es service. Please contact your dealer .”; and, • An In-V ehicle Audio message will state “V ehicle phone requir es service. Please contact your dealer .” W ARNING! • Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you will not have 9-1-1 Call services.
• Equipment malfunction at the 9-1-1 operator facility; • Operator err or by the 9-1-1 operator; • W ireless network congestion; • W eather; and • Buildings, structur es, geographic terrain, or tunnels. NOTE: Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s wireless and GPS antennas.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold.
Maintaining Y our Air Bag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you.
Air Bag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the air bags r eady to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Air Bag W arning Light monitors the internal circuits and inter connecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.
Event Data Recorder (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an event data recor der (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 per- formed.
Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and childr en. Every state in the United States, and every Canadian province, requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law , and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In V ehicles Child Size, Height, W eight or Age Recommended T ype of Child Restraint Infants and T od- dlers Children who ar e two years old or youn.
Infants And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they r each either the height or weight limit of their r ear facing child safety seat. T wo types of child restraints can be used rearwar d-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats.
Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgr own their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forwar d- facing in the vehicle.
Children T oo Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs ar e long enough to bend over the fr ont of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in a r ear seat.
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Restraint T ype Combined W eight of the Child + Child Restraint Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below LA TCH – .
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Standard Cab, Mega Cab® Restraint T ype Combined W eight of the Child + Child Restraint Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below LA TCH.
Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) Restraint System Y our vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called LA TCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildr en. The LA TCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LA TCH- equipped child seats.
seating position. These anchorages are used to install LA TCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint.
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16. T ir e Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light — If Equipped Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressur e recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tir e inflation pr essure label.
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that pr event the TPMS fr om functioning pr operly . Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tir es and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly .
NOTE: The highest available transmission gear is dis- played in the lower right corner of the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) whenever the Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature is active. Use the +/- selector on the shift lever to activate ERS.
NOTE: • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON, even if it was turned off pr eviously .
W ARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Y ou or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. Y ou may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Y our V ehicle.
This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • Digital Speedometer • V ehicle.
• UP Arrow Button Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll upward thr ough the main menu and sub- menus (Fuel Economy , T rip A, T rip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Scr een Set Up).
Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays The EVIC displays ar e located in the center portion of the cluster and consists of eight sections: 1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and white for on demand information.
6. Selectable Menu Icons 7. Air Suspension Status – If Equipped 8. 4WD Status 9. Selectable Gauge 2 10. Selectable Gauge 1 The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu.
• Five Second Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur , this type of message takes contr ol of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams On”.
V ehicles Not Equipped W ith Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly , three times within 10 seconds. 3. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
• Service T ir e Pr essure System • Parking Brake Engaged • Brake Fluid Low • Service Electr onic Braking System • Engine T emperature Hot • Battery V oltage Low • Service Electr onic Th.
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled • Door Open • Doors Open • Gear Not A vailable • Shift Not Allowed • Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse • Autostick Unavailable Service Requir ed • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
• Reduce Speed T o Maintain Selected Ride Height • Air Suspension System Cooling Down Please W ait • V ehicle Cannot Be Lower ed Door Open • Off Road 2 W atch For Clearance • Entry/Exit W at.
• Stop/Start Not Ready Not Ready Max Cooling Or Heating – If Equipped • Stop/Start Not Ready Max Cooling Or Heating Selected – If Equipped • Stop/Start Not Ready Fr ont Defrost Selected – .
EVIC Red T elltales This area will show r econfigurable r ed telltales. These telltales include: • Door Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that one or more doors may be ajar . • Oil Pr essure W arning Light This telltale indicates low engine oil pressur e.
• Electronic Thr ottle Contr ol (ETC) Light This light informs you of a pr oblem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer .
• Electric Power Steering Malfunction W arning Light This telltale is on when the Electric Power Steering is not operating and needs service. • T railer Brake Disconnected W arning Light This telltale is on when the T railer Brake has been disconnected.
• Air Suspension Payload Pr otection T elltale — If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate that the maximum payload may have been exceeded or load leveling cannot be achieved at its curr ent ride height.
EVIC White T elltales • Electronic Speed Control Ready This light will turn on when the electronic speed contr ol is ON. For further information, refer to “Electr onic Speed Control” in “Under- standing The Features Of Y our V ehicle.
V ehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and r elease the UP or DOWN arrow button until the V ehicle Info icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT/ RIGHT arr ow button and Coolant T emp will be displayed.
If the T ire Pressur e system requir es service, “Service T ire Pressur e System” is displayed. T ire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset. Press and release the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu. Refer to the Љ T ire Pr essure Information System (TPIS) under Љ Starting and Operating Љ for further information.
T rip B Press and release Up & Down arrow button until the T rip B icon is highlighted in the EVIC. The T rip B information will display the following: • Distance • A verage Fuel Economy • A verage Speed • Elapsed T ime Hold the SELECT/RIGHT arr ow button to reset all the information.
Audio Press and r elease the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Audio display icon is high- lighted in the EVIC. Press and r elease the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to display the active sour ce. Stored Messages Press and r elease the UP arr ow button until the Messages display icon is highlighted in the EVIC.
For vehicles equipped with a 7” EVIC screen and not equipped with a Uconnect® 8.4 radio. Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in P ARK. Use the UP or DOWN button until Personal Settings displays in the EVIC.
the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is r emoved showing the system has been deactivated. Park Assist System — If Equipped The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE position and the vehicle speed is less than 1 1 mph (18 km/h).
Operating” for system function and operating informa- tion. T o make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is r emoved showing the system has been deactivated.
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Un- derstanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle” for further information.
SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is r emoved showing the system has been deactivated. Sound Horn With Remote Lock When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pr essed.
Keyless Enter -N-Go™ (Passive Entry) This featur e allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected.
the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is r emoved showing the system has been deactivated. Lights with Remote Lower – If Equipped When this feature is selected, the fr ont and rear turn signals will flash when the RKE transmitter REMOTE LOWER button is pressed.
Calibrate Compass Refer to “Compass Display” for mor e information. Compass V ariance Refer to “Compass Display” for mor e information. Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items Odometer • 000 • 000.
• T rans T emp • Oil T emp • T ime • Range T o Empty (R TE) • A verage MPG • Current MPG • T rip A • T rip B • T railer T rip (distance only) • T railer Brake Gain Lower Left • N.
• Oil T emp • T ime • Range • A VG MPG • Current MPG • T railer Brake Gain Restore T o Defaults (Restores All Settings T o Default Settings) • Cancel • Okay Uconnect® SETTINGS The Uco.
Press the Scr een Of f har d-key to turn of f the Uconnect® screen. Pr ess the Scr een Of f hard-key a second time to turn the screen on. Press the Back har d-key to exit out of a Menu or certain option on the Uconnect® system. Soft-Keys Soft-Keys ar e accessible on the Uconnect® display .
Display After pressing the Display soft-key the following settings will be available. • Display Mode When in this display you may select one of the auto display settings. T o change Mode status, touch and release the Day , Night or Auto soft-key . Then touch the arrow back soft-key .
• Units When in this display , you may select to have the EVIC, odometer , and navigation system (if equipped) changed between US and Metric units of measure. T ouch US or Metric until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected.
• Fuel Saver Display In Cluster The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster display , this message can be turned on or of f. T o make your selection, touch the Fuel Saver Display soft-key , until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected.
check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting, showing that setting has been selected. T ouch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Safety & Driving Assistance After pressing the Safety & Driving Assistance soft-key the following settings will be available.
disappear . The ParkV iew® camera is located on the r ear of the vehicle above the rear License plate. T o make your selection, touch the ParkV iew® Backup Camera soft-key , until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected.
display along with a caution note to “check entire sur- roundings” acr oss the top of the screen. After five sec- onds, this note will disappear . T o make your selection, touch the ParkV iew® Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines soft-key , until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected.
Refer to “EVIC settings” or “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further in- formation. • Rain Sensing Auto W ipers When this feature is selected, the system will automati- cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.
• Headlight Of f Delay When this featur e is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle” for further information. • Daytime Running Lights – If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running.
opened. T o make your selection, touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft-key , until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Pr ess is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first pr ess of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to unlock the door . Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Featur es Of Y our V ehicle” for further information.
T o make your selection, touch the Easy Exit Seats soft- key , until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. T ouch the back arrow soft-key to return to the pr evious menu.
NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away fr om the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor , and it may give false readings.
• Equalizer When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and T reble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key .
T railer Brake • T railer Select When this feature is selected, the T railer T ype can be selected between “T railer 1”, “T railer 2”, “T railer 3” and “T railer 4”.
Air Suspension – If Equipped After pressing the Suspension soft-key the following settings will be available. • Sound Horn with Remote Lower When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter REMOTE LOWER but- ton is pressed.
to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated. • T ransport Mode When this feature is selected the air suspension system is disabled to assist with flat bed towing.
W rite down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver . T o reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the scr een or visit the provider online. NOTE: SiriusXM T ravel Link is a separate subscription and is available for U.S. r esidents only .
The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center . Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio, CD or other valid audio source.
CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pr essing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play .
RADIO OPERA TION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by r elocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio.
Front Blower Control There are four blower speeds. Use this control to r egulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise fr om the OFF position.
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the OFF position. T emperature Control Use this control to regulate the tem- perature of the air inside the passenger compartment.
NOTE: A/C cannot be deselected when in MAX A/C position. The LED will blink thr ee times if the A/C button is pushed. If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the fr ont of the A/C condenser (located in fr ont of the radiator), for an accu- mulation of dirt or insects.
Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor , defrost and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that requir e extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort, while reducing moistur e on the windshield.
• In cold or damp weather , the use of the Recir culation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum defogging, select the outside air position. • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- ing the mode control selection by pressing the A/C button.
Manual Climate Controls With T ouch-Screen — If Equipped Hard-Keys The har d-keys ar e located below the radio touch-scr een. Soft-Keys Soft-keys ar e accessible on the radio touch-scr een.
Button Descriptions (Applies T o Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. A/C Button Press and release to change the curr ent setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window . Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window . Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. • Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is dir ected through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
7. Climate Contr ol OFF Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON/OFF . 8. T emperature Contr ol Down Button Push the button for cooler temperatur e settings. On the touch-screen, slide the temperature bar towards the blue arrow soft-key for cooler temperatur e settings.
General Overview Hard-Keys The har d-keys located below the Uconnect® scr een. Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys Uconnect® 8.
Button Descriptions (Applies T o Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the curr ent setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
6. Rear Defr ost Button Press and release this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirr ors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns of f after 10 minutes.
8. Passenger T emperature Control Down Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the hard-key button for cooler temperature settings or on the touch-screen, press and slide the soft-key temperatur e bar towar ds the blue arr ow soft-key for cooler temperature settings.
1 1. Modes The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instr ument panel outlets, floor outlets, demist outlets and defrost outlets. The Mode settings are as follows: Panel Mode Air comes fr om the outlets in the instr ument panel.
Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side win- dow demist outlets. Use Defr ost mode with maximum temperatur e settings for best windshield and side window defr osting and defogging. When the defrost mode is selected, the blower level may will incr ease.
Automatic Operation 1. Press the AUT O hard-key or soft-key button on the Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) Panel. 2. Next, adjust the temperatur e you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas- senger temperature hard or soft control buttons.
NOTE: In cold weather , use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recir culation feature may be unavailable (soft-key button greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield.
V acation/Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting in high.
Operating T ips Chart 358 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL.
ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS Ⅵ ST AR TING PROCEDURES ............... .366 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... .366 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... .366 ▫ Keyless Enter -N-Go™ ................. .367 ▫ Normal Starting ...
Ⅵ AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION ........... .376 ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock .............. .378 ▫ Brake/T ransmission Shift Interlock System . . .379 ▫ Eight-Speed Automatic T ransmission – If Equipped ........................ .379 ▫ Six-Speed Automatic T ransmission — 1500 Models Only .
▫ Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages ............... .446 ▫ Operation .......................... .446 Ⅵ AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (POWER W AGON MODELS ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED .......... .447 Ⅵ ST ABILIZER/SW A Y BAR SYSTEM — POWER W AGON ONL Y .
Ⅵ WINCH USAGE (POWER W AGON ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED ........................ .476 ▫ Things T o Know Before Using Y our W inch . . . .476 ▫ Understanding The Features Of Y our W inch . . .478 ▫ W inch Accessories ................... .480 ▫ Operating Y our W inch .
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light ........... .519 ▫ T railer Sway Contr ol (TSC) – If Equipped . . . .520 Ⅵ TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION ............ .521 ▫ T ire Markings ....................... .521 ▫ T ire Identification Number (TIN) .
Ⅵ TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . . .549 ▫ Base System ........................ .552 ▫ Premium System – If Equipped ........... .554 ▫ T ire Pr essure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series T rucks .................... .558 ▫ General Information .
▫ T owing Requirements ................. .580 ▫ T owing T ips ........................ .590 Ⅵ SNOWPLOW ........................ .591 ▫ 1500 Models Only .................... .591 ▫ 2500/3500 Models Only ................ .592 Ⅵ RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.
ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirr ors, and fasten your seat belt. The starter should not be operated for more than 15- second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter fr om over heating.
T ip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator . T urn the ignition switch briefly to the ST AR T position and release it. The starter motor will continue to run but will automatically disen- gage when the engine is running.
T o T urn Off The Engine Using ENGINE ST AR T/STOP Button 1. Place the shift lever/shift selector in P ARK, then press and r elease the ENGINE ST AR T/STOP button.
3. Press the ENGINE ST AR T/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position (EVIC displays “RUN”), 4. Press the ENGINE ST AR T/STOP button a thir d time to r eturn the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC displays “OFF”).
W ARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery , booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly . Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What T o Do In Emergen- cies” for further information.
T o Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must Occur: 1. The system must be in STOP/ST AR T READY state. A STOP/ST ART READY message will be displayed in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) within the Stop/Start section.
• Cabin heating or cooling is in pr ocess and an accept- able cabin temperature has not been achieved • HV AC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower speed • Engine has not reached normal o.
• Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake pedal applications) • STOP/ST AR T OFF switch is pressed • 4WD system is put into 4LO mode • The emissions system r equires it • A STOP/ST AR T s.
2. The ST OP/ST AR T OFF message will appear in Elec- tronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. 3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the ST OP/ ST AR T system) the engine will not be stopped.
T o Manually T urn On The Stop Start System 1. Press the STOP/ST AR T Off switch (located on the switch bank). 2. The light on the switch will turn of f. System Malfunction If there is a malfunction in the STOP/ST ART system, the system will not shut down the engine.
in use for the winter months. During winter months, remove the heater cor d wiring assembly from itself on the c-clip. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. W ARNING! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving.
W ARNING! • It is dangerous to shift out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission shifter .
Brake/T ransmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake T ransmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in P ARK unless the brakes are applied.
The transmission shifter control has only P ARK, RE- VERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE positions. Manual down- shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select (ERS) switches (described later in this section).
P ARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use P ARK while the vehicle is in motion.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into P ARK, turn the engine OFF , and remove the key fob.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into str ong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers), use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) switches (refer to Љ Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation Љ in this section) to select a lower gear range.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be r eset to r egain all forward gears by performing the following steps: NOTE: In cases where the instrument cluster message indicates the transmission may not re-engage after en- gine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a desired location (pr eferably , at your authorized dealer).
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation – Eight-Speed T ransmission The Electronic Range Select (ERS) switches allow the driver to limit the highest available gear when the transmission is in DRIVE.
W ARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury . When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly ar eas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc.
Six-Speed Automatic T ransmission — 1500 Models Only The transmission gear position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. The shift lever is mounted either on the right side of the steering column (if equipped) or on the console (if equipped).
Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P ARK. Check by trying to move the shift lever out of P ARK with the brake pedal released. Make sure the transmission is in P ARK before leaving the vehicle.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever .
• Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated in the P ARK gate. • Look at the transmission gear position display and verify that it indicates the P ARK position. • W ith brake pedal r eleased, verify that the shift lever will not move out of P ARK.
DRIVE This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- shifts, and the best fuel economy . The transmission automatically upshifts thr ough underdrive first and sec- ond gears, direct third gear and overdrive fourth and fifth gears.
NOTE: Use caution when operating a heavily loaded vehicle at low speeds (such as towing a trailer up a steep grade, or in stop-and-go traf fic) during hot weather . In these conditions, torque converter slip can impose a significant additional heat load on the cooling system.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be r eset to r egain all forward gears by performing the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission into P ARK. 3. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 4. W ait approximately 10 seconds.
Y ou can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed. When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically , shifting between all available gears.
T o exit ERS mode, simply pr ess and hold the shift lever to the right (+) (console shift) or press the ERS (+) switch (column shift) until “D” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster . W ARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface.
CAUTION! When using ERS for engine braking while descend- ing steep grades, be careful not to overspeed the engine. Apply the brakes as needed to prevent en- gine overspeed. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electr onically controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth gears).
The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time r estores normal operation. Normal operation is always the default at engine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the switch must be pr essed each time the engine is started.
NOTE: • The tor que converter clutch will not engage, and the transmission will not shift into the top overdrive gear , until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving].
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). Only shift from DRIVE to P ARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is r eleased and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake befor e shifting the transmission to P ARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- cult to move the shift lever out of P ARK. As an added precaution, turn the fr ont wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into P ARK, turn the engine OFF , and remove the key fob.
CAUTION! • Before moving the shift lever out of P ARK, you must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain.
W ARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions.
If the transmission temperatur e exceeds normal operat- ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the transmission shift schedule and expand the range of torque converter clutch engagement. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating.
selected. P ARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- aging the transmission.
shifting between all available gears. T apping the ERS (-) switch will activate ERS mode, display the current gear in the instrument cluster , and maintain that gear as the top available gear . Once in ERS mode, tapping ERS (-) or (+) will change the top available gear .
CAUTION! When using ERS for engine braking while descend- ing steep grades, be careful not to overspeed the engine. Apply the brakes as needed to prevent en- gine overspeed. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electr onically controlled Over drive (fifth and sixth gears).
The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time r estores normal operation. Normal operation is always the default at engine start-up. If TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the switch must be pr essed each time the engine is started.
NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will not engage, and the transmission will not shift to sixth gear , until the trans- mission fluid and engine coolant ar e warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (2 to 5 km) of driving].
When additional traction is requir ed, the 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and rear drive- shafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to the desir ed positions.
NOTE: Delayed shifts out of four -wheel drive may be experienced due to uneven tire wear , low or uneven tire pressur es, excessive vehicle loading, or cold tempera- tures.
4L Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range locks the fr ont and rear driveshafts together for cing the fr ont and r ear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
• Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle completely stopped, however dif ficulty may occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur .
This electronically shifted transfer case provides four mode positions: • T wo-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK) • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • Ne.
T ransfer Case Position Indicator Lights The T ransfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD and 4LOW) are located in the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection. When you select a dif ferent transfer case position, the indicator lights will do the following: If All Shift Conditions Are Met: 1.
The “SVC 4WD W arning Light” monitors the electronic shift four-wheel drive system. If this light remains on after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not function- ing pr operly and that service is r equired.
W ARNING! (Continued) disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position.
Shifting Procedure NOTE: • If any of the requir ements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift. The position indicator light for the pr evious posi.
2WD Or 4WD LOCK T o 4WD LOW NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occupants. Shifting can be performed with the vehicle r olling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped.
NOTE: • If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferr ed or Alternate Procedur e are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON, until all requirements have been met.
This electronically shifted transfer case provides five mode positions: • T wo-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-wheel drive automatic range (4WD AUTO) • Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK).
NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by depressing the r ecessed button located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing only . Refer to “Recreational T owing” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
after engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not function- ing pr operly and that service is r equired. W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD W arning Light” is illuminated.
W ARNING! (Continued) disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position.
Shifting Procedure NOTE: • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift. The position indicator light for the previous positi.
This electronically shifted transfer case provides five mode positions: • T wo-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-wheel drive automatic range (4WD AUTO) • Four-wheel drive lock range (4WD LOCK).
and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position. Refer to “Shifting Procedur e” for spe- cific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only .
If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain ON. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- tinue to flash.
Proper operation of four -wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumfer ence on each wheel. Any differ ence in tire size can cause damage to the drivetrain. Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds.
4WD LOW Four-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low speed four-wheel drive. It maximizes torque to the front driveshaft , forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This range provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only .
2WD T o 4WD AUT O Or 4WD LOCK Press the desired position on the 4WD Control Switch to shift the transfer case. Shifts between 2WD and 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion.
3. While still rolling, pr ess the desir ed position on the transfer case control switch. 4. After the desir ed position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift the transmission back into gear . Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop.
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED Description The air suspension system pr ovides full time load level- ing capability along with the benefit of being able to adjust vehicle height by the push of a button.
4 — Normal Ride Height Indicator Lamp (Customer selectable) 5 — Off-Road 1 Indicator Lamp (Customer selectable) 6 — Off-Road 2 Indicator Lamp (Customer selectable) NOTE: The vehicle will automat.
OR1. Off-Road 2 may not be available due to vehicle payload, an EVIC message will be displayed when this occurs. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information.
(24 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h) for gr eater than 60 seconds, or the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) the Entry/Exit change will be cancelled. T o return to Normal Height Mode, press the “Up” button once while in Entry/Exit or drive the vehicle over 15 mph (24 km/h).
to be disabled. Refer to “Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. NOTE: If equipped with a touch scr een radio all enabling/disabling of air suspension features must be done through the radio.
Wheel Alignment Mode Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further information. NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
Operation The indicator lamps 3 through 6 will illuminate to show the current position of the vehicle. Flashing indicator lamps will show a position which the system is working to achieve. When raising, if multiple indicator lamps are flashing, the highest flashing indicator lamp is the posi- tion the system is working to achieve.
• Normal Ride Height (NRH)/Aero Mode – Indicator lamps 3 and 4 will be illuminated when the vehicle is in this position. • Entry/Exit Mode – Indicator lamp 3 will be illumi- nated when the vehicle is in Entry Exit Mode. Entry/ Exit mode can be r equested up to 33 mph (53 km/h).
Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard position of the suspension and is meant for normal driving. T railer Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1 in (25 mm) – This position will lower the suspension system to connect and level the trailer .
NOTE: If equipped with a touch scr een radio all enabling/disabling of air suspension features must be done through the radio. Refer to “Uconnect® Access Settings” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. W ARNING! The air suspension system uses a high pressure volume of air to operate the system.
Wheel Alignment Mode Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further information. NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
NOTE: The LED will continuously blink until vehicle trailer level that been achieved. Pushing the T railer Mode again will raise the vehicle to Normal Ride Height (NRH). NOTE: The LED will continuously blink until Normal Ride Height (NRH) has been achieved.
CAUTION! • Do not lock the front or rear axle on hard surfaced roads. The ability to steer the vehicle is reduced and damage to the drivetrain may occur when the axles are locked on hard surfaced roads. • Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning.
NOTE: Left to right wheel speed differ ence may be necessary to allow the axle to fully lock. If the indicator light is flashing after placing the switch in the REAR LOCK or FRONT/REAR LOCK position, drive the ve- hicle in a turn or on loose gravel to expedite the locking action.
ST ABILIZER/SW A Y BAR SYSTEM — POWER W AGON ONL Y Y our vehicle is equipped with an electronic disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar . This system allows greater front suspension travel in of f-road situations. Due to the use of taller springs, this vehicle has an increased ride height of approximately 1.
W ARNING! Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on hard surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h), you may lose control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury or death. The front stabilizer bar enhances vehicle stability and is nec- essary for maintaining control of the vehicle.
W ARNING! If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to On-Road mode, vehicle stability is greatly reduced. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle over 18 mph (29 km/h). Driving faster than 18 mph (29 km/h) may cause loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury or death.
ramp without lifting any other wheel off the gr ound. This distance up the ramp divided by the wheelbase of the vehicle and multiplied by 1,000 is the R TI. This vehicle has an R TI of 655, which means you can articulate one front wheel 32 inches in the air while the other three wheels r emain in contact with the gr ound.
mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a dif ferent effect on your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-r oad driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and maintain a good driving postur e.
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in snow , mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to steering, acceleration and braking inputs. Therefor e you should accelerate slowly , leave greater stopping distances and avoid abrupt vehicle maneuvers.
• Sand – Soft sand is very dif ficult to travel through with full tire pressur e. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop. The key to driving in soft sand using the appro- priate tire pressure, accelerating slowly , avoiding abrupt maneuvers and maintaining the vehicle’s mo- mentum.
W ARNING! Crossing obstacles can cause abrupt steering system loading which could cause you to loose control of your vehicle. Using A Spotter There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle or determine the correct path. Determining the correct path can be extremely difficult when you are confronting many obstacles.
enough to put the vehicle at risk of a rollover . If you get caught in a rut, dig a small trench to the right or left at a 45-degree angle ahead of the front tir es. Use the removed dirt to fill the r ut ahead of the turnout you just created. Y ou should now be able to drive out following the trench you just created at a 45-degr ee angle.
CAUTION! W inching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects increases the risk of underbody damage. Hill Climbing Hill climbing requir es good judgment and a good under- standing of your abilities and your vehicle’s limitations. Hills can cause serious problems.
fresh Љ bite Љ into the surface and will usually provide enough traction to complete the climb. If you do not make it to the top, place the vehicle in REVERSE and back straight down the grade using engine resistance along with the vehicle brakes. W ARNING! Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or turn around on a steep grade.
soils. If possible transverse the incline at an angle heading slightly up or down. W ARNING! Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover , which may result in severe injury .
avoid damage to the environment. Y ou should know your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if something goes wr ong. Y ou should never stop or shut a vehicle of f when cr ossing deep water unless you ingested water into the engine air intake.
crossing is the water depth, curr ent and bottom con- ditions. On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in, effectively incr easing the water level on the vehicle.
downstream out of control if the water is deep enough to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body . Before you pr oceed determine the speed of the curr ent, the water’s depth, appr oach angle, bottom condition and if ther e are any obstacles, then cross at an angle heading slightly upstream using the low and slow technique.
CAUTION! Reduced tire pressure increases the risk of tire dam- age and may cause tire unseating with total loss of air pressure. T o reduce the risk of tire unseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, drive at slower speeds and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
CAUTION! Pulling the vehicle off an obstacle, without first clearing the object, may result in additional under - body damage. • Rock Cycling Y our V ehicle – Rock cycling your ve- hicle is one of the easiest, fastest and most commonly used methods.
a safe recovery . First connect the tow strap to the correct attachment points on both vehicles. There should be a least 20 to 30 feet between the vehicles to allow for a safe recovery . If necessary join two tow straps together usin ga1½ inch hard wood dowel.
vehicle damage, or where nothing else seems to work. A winch can deliver a high pulling force with a great deal of control. It allows you to walk the vehicle out of the situation in a slow controlled manner . This control works well for avoiding further vehicle damage.
After Driving Off-Road Off-r oad operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it.
• If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURF ACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a dif ference in the surface traction under the r ear (driving) wheels.
DRIVING THROUGH W A TER Driving through water mor e than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Flowing/Rising W ater W ARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle’ s drivetrain components. Always inspect your vehicle’ s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water .
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills or driving diagonally acr oss a hill or slope. If natural obstacles for ce you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, choose a mild angle and keep as little side tilt as possible.
• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the values specified in the Service Manual. • Check for accumulations of plants or brush.
WINCH USAGE (POWER W AGON ONL Y) — IF EQUIPPED Things T o Know Before Using Y our Winch General W inch Information Y our vehicle is equipped with an electric vehicle recovery winch. This winch uses the electrical power from the vehicle charging system to power a motor that winds wire rope into the winch drum via planetary gear reduc- tion.
CAUTION! W ire rope must spool on the winch drum in the direction indicated on the drum rotation decal on the winch. Low V oltage Interrupt Y our winch is equipped with a device that will interrupt winch function if the vehicle charging system voltage drops to a low level.
Understanding The Features Of Y our Winch W inch Components 478 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING.
1. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle charging system and features a thermal protection switch that automatically stops motor function in the power-in direction if the motor gets too hot. 2. Remote Socket: The r emote socket allows the remote control to be attached to the control pack to allow the winch to function.
Winch Accessories The following accessories are necessary to attach the winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe winching. Gloves: W ire rope, through use, will develop Љ barbs Љ which can slice skin. It is ex- tremely important to wear protective gloves while oper - ating the winch or handling the wire rope.
Clevis/D-Shackles: The D-Shackle is a safe means of connecting the looped ends of cables, straps and snatch blocks. The shackle’s pin is threaded to allow easy removal.
Operating Y our Winch W ARNING! Failure to observe any of these warnings regarding proper winch usage may result in severe injury . • Always use supplied hook strap to hold the hook when spooling wire rope in or out. • Never use as a hoist. • Never use to move persons.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Always disconnect the remote control when not in use. • Never winch when there are less than five wraps of wire rope around the winch drum. • Always pass remote control through a window to avoid pinching lead in door , then using remote inside a vehicle.
CAUTION! (Continued) • Always inspect winch installation and wire rope condition before operating the winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged wire rope must be replaced immediately .
4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook strap. Fr ee the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach the hook strap to the hook (if not attached). 5. Pull the wire to the anchor point.
6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have established your anchor point, secur e the tr ee-trunk protector or choker-chain around the object. CAUTION! Always be certain the anchor you select will with- stand the load.
NOTE: How to choose an anchor point: A secur e anchor is critical to winching operations. An anchor must be strong enough to hold while winching. Natural anchors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the cable as low as possible. If no natural anchors are available when recov- ering another vehicle, your vehicle becomes the anchor point.
9. Connect the r emote contr ol to the winch control box, located behind the front bumper . Be car eful not to let the remote contr ol cord dangle in fr ont of the winch. If you choose to control the winch from inside your vehicle, always pass the remote through a window to avoid pinching the cor d in the door .
12. Check wire r ope. The wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling dr um. Impr oper wind- ing can cause damage to the wire rope. In certain situations you may decide to thr ow a heavy blanket or similar object over the wire rope. A heavy blanket can absorb energy should the wir e r ope break.
13. Establish ؆ no people ؆ zones: Make your intentions clear . Be sure that everyone in the immediate vicinity surrounding the winching operation is completely aware of your intentions before you pull. Declare where the spectators should not stand - never behind or in front of the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatch block.
14. Begin winching. W ith the winching vehicles engine on and light tension alr eady on the wir e rope, begin winching slowly and steadily . Be sure that the wir e rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spool- ing drum. For additional assistance, the winched vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by the winch.
• What to look for under load: The wire rope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by the drum rotation decal on the winch. As you power-in, make sure the wire rope winds evenly and tightly on the drum. This prevents the outer wire wraps from draw- ing into the inner wraps, binding and damaging the wire rope.
W ARNING! T o prevent serious injury , NEVER put your fingers inside the hook area as you are powering-in. NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange the re- mote contr ol lead so it cannot be caught in the winch. Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle when spooled.
19. Disconnect the remote control. Disconnect the r emote control cord from the control box and store in a clean and dry place. W inching operations are now com- plete. Put the cap on the solenoid plug-in. NOTE: Always stor e the remote control in a pr otected, clean, dry area.
How T o Change The Pulling Direction All winching operations should have a straight line from the winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes the wire r ope collecting on one side of the dr um af fecting pulling efficiency and damaging wire rope.
Double Line Because pulling power decreases with the number of layers of wire r ope on the winch dr um, you can use a snatch block to double line out more wire rope. This decreases the number of layers of wire r ope on the drum, and increases pulling power .
W ARNING! Continued operation with reduced or no power steer- ing assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as pos- sible. If the Steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service.
POWER STEERING — 2500/3500 Models The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and incr eased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle.
Power Steering Fluid Check– 2500/3500 Models Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not requir ed. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises ar e apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated.
FUEL SA VER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONL Y – IF EQUIPPED This featur e of fers impr oved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required.
NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear , the “Brake W arning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver . Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision. • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury .
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System W ARNING! The Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment. It may be sus- ceptible to interference caused by improperly in- stalled or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interference can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability .
ABS W arning Light The ABS includes an amber warning light. When the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The system reverts to standar d, non-anti-lock brakes. W ARNING! • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision.
NOTE: Under cold temperatures, pedal effort will be higher than normal until the power steering fluid reaches operating temperatur e. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with an .
T raction Control System (TCS) – If Equipped The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressur e is applied to the slipping wheel(s), and engine power is r educed to pr ovide enhanced acceleration and stability .
W ARNING! • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction af forded.
HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in or der for HSA to activate: • V ehicle must be stopped • V ehicle must be on an approximate 7% or greater incline • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
T owing And Hauling W ith HSA The HSA system does not know if your vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer unless the TOW/HAUL switch, lo- cated on the center stack, is selected. When activated, the “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster .
W ARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in P ARK or using the parking brake, it will roll down the incline and could collide with another vehicle, object or person, and cause serious or fatal injury .
EVIC Equipped V ehicles HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on a EVIC equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn of f the HSA featur e, refer to “Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further information.
selectable by the driver , and can be adjusted by using +/- gear shifter . The following summarizes the HDC set speeds: Gear Approximate HDC Set Speed 1st 0.8 mph (1.3 km/h) 2nd 2 mph (3.2 km/h) 3rd 3 mph (4.8 km/h) 4th 4 mph (6.4 km/h) 5th 5 mph (8 km/h) 6th 6 mph (9.
Deactivating HDC HDC will be deactivated but r emain available if any of the following conditions occur: • Driver overrides HDC set speed with throttle or brake application.
Feedback to the driver: The instrument cluster has a HDC icon and a HDC switch which has an LED which of fers feedback to the driver about the state HDC is in. • The cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and remain on solid when HDC is enabled or activated.
the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appr o- priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. When in Љ Partial Off Љ mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the Љ ESC Off Indicator Light Љ will be illuminated.
W ARNING! • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated.
NOTE: The “ESC OFF” message will display and the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the P ARK position from any other position and then moved out of the P ARK position. This will occur even if the message was pr eviously clear ed.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instr ument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It should go out with the engine running.
NOTE: • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously .
TSC is only active in the default “ESC On” mode. TSC can be disabled by pressing the “ESC Of f” switch and entering “ESC Partial Off” mode. It is not active in the “ESC Partial Of f” or “ESC Off” modes. Refer to the ESC portion of this section for an explanation of the differ ent ESC operating modes.
NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards.
T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ؆ ....blank.... ؆ = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.
EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tir e can c.
Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however , the date code may only be on one side. T ir es with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tir e.
EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = Number r epresenting the week in which the tir e was manufactured (two digits) — 03 means the 3rd wee.
Tire T erminology And Definitions T erm Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door . Cold T ire Inflation Pressure Cold tir e inflation pressur e is defined as the tir e pr essure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.
Tire Loading And T ire Pressure T ire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressur e is listed on the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door .
T ire And Loading Information Placard This placar d tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tir e size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressur es for the fr ont, r ear , and spare tires.
Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tir e must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tir e’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loa.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and ther e will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]).
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W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear pat- terns to develop across the tire tr ead.
CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressur es specified on the placar d ar e always “cold tire inflation pressur e.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressur e is very important.
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information. Damaged Run Flat tir es, or Run Flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressur e should be replaced imme- diately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and service description (Load Index and Speed Code).
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pr essures.
Spare T ires – If Equipped NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT” in What T o Do In Emergencies for further information.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spar e wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
W ARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only . In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. W ith this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel.
T read W ear Indicators T read wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tir es should be replaced. These indicators ar e molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
W ARNING! T ires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) Use of traction devices requir e sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these r ecommendations to guard against damage. • T raction device must be of pr oper size for the tire, as recommended by the traction device manufacturer .
W ARNING! Using tires of dif ferent size and type (M+S, Snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling. Y ou could lose control and have a collision.
TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS T ires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform differ ent steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates. These effects can be r educed by timely rotation of tir es.
Directional T ires – If Equipped For the R/T package with 22” tir es and wheels, the rotational direction of the tire must be taken into consid- eration when r otating the tires. The r ecommended rota- tion pattern for dir ectional tir es is shown below .
CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear T ires may only have one approved direction of rotation. This is to accommodate the asymmetrical design (tread pattern) of the On/Off- Road tire and the use of Outline White Letter (OWL) tires.
also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pr es- sure. The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tir e pressur e if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature ef fects and natural pressure loss thr ough the tire.
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 op- eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for pr oper tir e mainte- nance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pr essure using an accurate tire pr essure gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the “T ire Pressur e Monitor- ing T elltale Light.
T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The “T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster , a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will display in the EVIC, and a chime will sound when tire pressur e is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
V ehicles with Full Size Spare 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS. 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire.
The matching full size spar e wheel and tir e assembly (if equipped) has a TPM sensor . The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires. A spar e with a pressur e below the low-pr essure limit will not cause the “T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light” to illuminate or the chime to sound.
EVIC will stop flashing or r eturn to it’s original color , and the “T ire Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to r eceive this information.
SYSTEM Љ message will no longer display , and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the following: 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio fr equencies as the TPM sensors.
Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series T rucks Y our vehicle may be equipped with a T ire Pressure Information System (TPIS). The T ire Pressur e Information System (TPIS) uses wir e- less technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sen- sors to transmit tire pressure levels.
If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the Љ SER VICE TPM SYSTEM Љ message will no longer be displayed, and a pr essure value will display in place of the dashes.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.6L/6.4L Engine These engines are designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excel- lent fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded “r egular” gasoline having an octane rating of 87.
Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country requir e the use of cleaner burning gasoline r eferred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- prove air quality .
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on • poor eng.
conditions and they would result in additional cost. Therefor e, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law .
Carbon Monoxide Warnings W ARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly . Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can kill.
NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door . CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system.
W ARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator will display in the EVIC telltale display area. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) in “Understanding Y our Instr ument Panel” for further in- formation.
Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GA WR of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle GA WR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or wheels).
The weight on the fr ont and r ear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over the front and rear axle. W eigh- ing the vehicle may show that the GA WR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR.
Common T owing Definitions The following trailer towing r elated definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
W ARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GA WR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. T ongue W eight (TW) The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer .
W eight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by applying lever - age through spring (load) bars. They ar e typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
EXAMPLE — Without W eight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) EXAMPLE — With W eight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 573.
Fifth-Wheel Hitch The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin.
T railer Hitch T ype and Maximum T railer W eight The following chart pr ovides the maximum trailer weight a given factory equipped trailer hitch type can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to a 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standar d equipment.
Ram 1500 4x4 ST SL T/Outdoorsman Sport/Laramie 3.6L V -6 8–Speed Auto- matic T ransmission Standard T owing: 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Max T owing: 6,300 lbs (2 857 kg) Max Payload: 1,930 lbs (875 kg) Standard T owing: 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Max T owing: 6,250 lbs (2 834 kg) Max Payload: 1,900 lbs (861 kg) – 5.
Ram 2500 And 3500 ST SL T/Outdoorsman/Sport Laramie 5.7L HEMI® V -8 6–Speed Automatic T ransmission Max T owing: 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) Max Payload: 1,780 lbs (807 kg) Max T owing: 12,300 lbs (5 579 kg) Max Payload: 3,120 lbs (1 415 kg) – 6.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Dodge RAM 2500 (2014) è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Dodge RAM 2500 (2014) - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Dodge RAM 2500 (2014) imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Dodge RAM 2500 (2014) ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Dodge RAM 2500 (2014), ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Dodge RAM 2500 (2014).
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Dodge RAM 2500 (2014). Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Dodge RAM 2500 (2014) insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
