Document Outline

• INTRODUCTION
  • INTRODUCTION
  • A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION - DIESEL ENGINES ONLY
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
  • VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
    • Ignition Key Removal
    • Locking Doors With The Key
  • SENTRY KEY
    • Replacement Keys
    • Customer Key Programming
    • General Information
  • STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED
    • If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel
    • To Release The Steering Wheel Lock
    • Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
  • SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
    • Rearming of the System
    • To Set the Alarm
    • To Disarm the System
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED
    • To unlock the doors
    • To lock the doors
    • Using the Panic Alarm
    • General Information
    • Transmitter Battery Service
  • REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
  • DOOR LOCKS
    • Manual Door Locks - If Equipped
    • Power Door Locks - If Equipped
    • Child Protection Door Lock
  • WINDOWS
    • Power Windows - If Equipped
    • Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
    • Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
    • Wind Buffeting
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
    • Lap/Shoulder Belts
    • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
    • Automatic Locking Restraint (ALR) Mode - If Equipped
    • Center Lap Belts
    • Seat Belt Pretensioners
    • Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)
    • Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
    • Seat Belt Extender
    • Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbag
    • Event Data Recorder (EDR)
    • Child Restraint
  • NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN
    • 5.7L Gas Engine
    • 6.7L Diesel Engine
  • SAFETY TIPS
    • Transporting Passengers
    • Lock Your Vehicle
    • Exhaust Gas
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
  • MIRRORS
    • Inside Mirror
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
    • Outside Mirrors
    • Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
    • Electronic Power Mirrors - If Equipped
    • Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - If Equipped
    • Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
  • HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
    • Operations
    • Phone Call Features
    • UConnect System Features
    • Advanced Phone Connectivity
    • Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System
    • General Information
  • SEATS
    • 40-20-40 Front Seat
    • Reclining Seats
    • Adjustable Head Restraints
    • Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped
    • Power Seats - If Equipped
    • Heated Seats - If Equipped
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
  • LIGHTS
    • Interior Lights
    • Battery Saver
    • Headlamp Delay
    • Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
    • Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)
    • Lights-on Reminder
    • Fog Lights - If Equipped
    • Multifunction Control Lever
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
    • Windshield Wipers
    • Windshield Washers
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN
  • DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED
    • Adjustment
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
    • To Activate
    • To Set At A Desired Speed
    • To Deactivate
    • To Resume Speed
    • To Vary The Speed Setting
    • To Accelerate For Passing
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED
    • US/M Button
    • RESET Button
    • Global Reset
    • Step Button
    • Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
    • Distance To Empty (DTE)
    • Trip Odometer (ODO)
    • Elapsed Time (ET)
    • C/T Button
    • Automatic Compass Calibration
    • Manual Compass Calibration
    • Recalibrating The Compass
    • Outside Temperature
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - DIESEL ONLY
    • Dome/Reading Lights
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped
    • Compass/Temperature Button
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
  • CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER
  • CUPHOLDERS
    • Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40-20-40 Seats) - Automatic Transmission
    • Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) - Automatic Transmission
    • Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Manual Transmission
    • Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab) - If Equipped
  • STORAGE
    • Center Storage Compartment (40-20-40 Seat) - If Equipped
    • Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) - If Equipped
    • Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)
    • Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES
    • Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side view Mirrors - If Equipped
    • Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
    • Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped
  • FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR - IF EQUIPPED
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
  • INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
    • 5.7L Gas Engines
    • 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engines
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
  • ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
    • Clock Setting Procedure
  • RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Radio Broadcast Signals
    • Two Types of Signals
    • Electrical Disturbances
    • AM Reception
    • FM Reception
  • SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    • Operation Instructions - CD Mode
    • Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
    • Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If Equipped
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped
  • SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    • Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)
    • LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files
    • Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)
    • LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
  • SALES CODE RAK - AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and WMA CAPABILITIES
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    • Operating Instructions - Tape Player
    • Seek Button
    • Fast Forward (FF)
    • Rewind (RW)
    • Tape Eject
    • Scan Button
    • Changing Tape Direction
    • Metal Tape Selection
    • Pinch Roller Release
    • Noise Reduction
    • Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)
    • LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files
    • Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play)
    • LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play)
  • SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
    • REC Setting the Clock
    • Audio Clock Display
  • VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED
  • SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED
    • System Activation
    • Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
    • Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK Radios
    • Selecting a Channel
    • Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels
    • Using the PTY (Program Type) Button - If Equipped
    • PTY Button SCAN
    • PTY Button SEEK
    • Satellite Antenna
    • Reception Quality
  • REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
    • Radio Operation
    • Tape Player
    • CD Player
  • CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE
  • COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE
  • RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS
    • Heater Only - If Equipped
    • Air Conditioning and Heating - If Equipped
    • Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped
    • Operating Tips
    • Operating Tips Chart
• STARTING AND OPERATING
  • STARTING PROCEDURES - GAS ENGINES
    • Manual Transmission - If Equipped
    • Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
    • Normal Starting
    • If Engine Fails To Start
    • After Starting
  • STARTING PROCEDURES - DIESEL ENGINES
    • Manual Transmission - If Equipped
    • Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
    • Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Above 66 degrees F (19 degrees C)
    • Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 66 degrees F (19 degrees C)
    • Starting Fluids
  • NORMAL OPERATION - DIESEL ENGINE
    • Cold Weather Precautions
    • Engine Idling - In Cold Weather
    • Stopping The Engine
    • Engine Speed Control
    • Operating Precautions
    • Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (GAS ENGINES)- IF EQUIPPED
  • DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) - IF EQUIPPED
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    • Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (5 Speed 545RFE) - If Equipped
    • Automatic Transmission (6 Speed AS68RC) - If Equipped
  • MANUAL TRANSMISSION
    • Manual Transmission - 6 Speed (G56)
    • Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
    • Downshifting - Gas Engine
    • Downshifting - Diesel Engine
  • FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED
    • Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions
    • Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
    • Transfer Case Reminder Light
    • Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (4 Position Switch) - If Equipped
    • Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
  • LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED
  • POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED
    • Stationary Mode
    • Mobile Mode
    • Power Take Off - Aftermarket Installation
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER
    • Flowing/Rising Water
    • Shallow Standing Water
  • DRIVING OFF-ROAD
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • BRAKE SYSTEM
    • Brake Noise
    • Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
  • POWER STEERING
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
    • Tire Markings
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    • Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
  • TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
    • Tire Pressure
    • Tire Inflation Pressures
    • Radial-Ply Tires
    • Limited Use Spare - If Equipped
    • Tire Spinning
    • Tread Wear Indicators
    • Life of Tire
    • Replacement Tires
    • Alignment And Balance
  • SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED
  • TIRE CHAINS
  • SNOW TIRES
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
    • Dual Rear Wheels
  • ENGINE RUNAWAY
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS
    • Fuel Requirements (5.7L Gas Engines)
    • Fuel Requirements (6.7L Diesel Engines)
  • ADDING FUEL
    • Adding Fuel (Gas Engines)
    • Adding Fuel (Diesel Engines)
  • VEHICLE LOADING
    • Certification Label
  • TRAILER TOWING
    • Common Towing Definitions
    • Trailer Hitch Classification
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    • Trailer and Tongue Weight
    • Towing Requirements
    • Towing Tips
    • Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped
  • SNOWPLOW
    • Before plowing
    • Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
    • Over the Road Operation With Snowplow Attached
    • Methods For Removing Snow
    • Operating Tips
    • General Maintenance
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
    • Recreational Towing - 2 Wheel Drive Models
    • Recreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive Models
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
    • 3500 Models - If Equipped
  • JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
    • Tire Changing Procedure
  • HOISTING
  • JUMP-STARTING
    • With Portable Starting Unit
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
  • EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
    • 4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles
    • 2-Wheel- Drive Vehicles
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT- 5.7L GAS ENGINE
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS
  • ENGINE DATA PLATE
  • DEALER SERVICE
  • SERVICE INFORMATION
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
    • Engine Oil
    • Drive Belts (Gas Engines)
    • Drive Belt (Diesel Engines)
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Gas Engines)
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Diesel Engines)
    • Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter (Diesel Engines)
    • Engine Fuel Filter (Gas Engines)
    • Spark Plugs (Gas Engines)
    • Catalytic Converter (Gas Engines)
    • Intervention Regeneration Strategy - EVIC Message Process Flow (Catalyst Full Message) (Diesel Engines Only)
    • Emission-Related Components (Gas Engines)
    • Maintenance Free Battery (Gas Engines)
    • Maintenance Free Batteries (Diesel Engines)
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance
    • Power Steering - Fluid Check
    • Front Suspension Ball Joints
    • Steering Linkage - Inspection
    • Front Prop Shaft Lubrication
    • Front Axle Universal Drive Joints And Ball Joints
    • Body Lubrication
    • Windshield Wiper Blades
    • Windshield Washers
    • Exhaust System
    • Cooling System
    • Fan
    • Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler (Diesel Engines)
    • Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
    • Fuel System Connections
    • Brake System
    • Clutch Hydraulic System
    • Clutch Linkage
    • Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
    • Transfer Case - If Equipped
    • Manual Transmission - If Equipped
    • Automatic Transmission (Gas Engine Only)
    • Automatic Transmission (Diesel Engine Only)
    • Front and Rear Wheel Bearings
    • Noise Control System Required Maintenance and Warranty
    • Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
  • FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)
  • VEHICLE STORAGE
  • REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
  • BULB REPLACEMENT
    • Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights
    • Fog Lights
    • Cab Top Clearance Lights - If Equipped
  • FLUID AND CAPACITIES
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
    • Engine
    • Chassis
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
  • EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - 6.7L TURBO DIESEL
    • Oil Change Indicator System
    • Maintenance Schedule
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - 5.7L GAS ENGINE
    • Required Maintenance Intervals
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
    • Prepare For The Appointment
    • Prepare A List
    • Be Reasonable With Requests
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  • MOPAR PARTS
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
    • In Canada
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
    • Treadwear
    • Traction Grades
    • Temperature Grades
• INDEX